US Edition'Indian Legal System Badly in Need of Fixing': CJI BR Gavai - 'Optimistic that Fellow Citizens Will Rise to Challenges'
HYDERABAD, INDIA, JUL 12 – Chief Justice Gavai urged law graduates to avoid large loans for foreign education and highlighted over 70% of India's prison population are undertrial prisoners, reflecting systemic legal challenges.
- On July 12, 2025, Chief Justice B.R. Gavai spoke at the annual convocation of NALSAR University of Law in Hyderabad, emphasizing the pressing need for reforms within the Indian judicial system.
- Gavai explained that India's legal system faces unique challenges, including decades-long trial delays causing innocent undertrials to remain jailed for years.
- He urged young lawyers to seek integrity-focused mentors, avoid heavy loans for foreign degrees, and become catalysts for change amid these systemic issues.
- Gavai acknowledged the serious problems within the legal system but expressed hope that citizens will meet these difficulties, highlighting the importance of talented individuals in addressing these issues.
- The speech suggests that addressing inefficiencies and fostering responsible legal professionals could improve public faith and reduce chronic delays in India's judiciary.
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Hyderabad, Jul 12 (PTI) The Indian legal system has been facing unique challenges and delays in trials can sometimes go on for decades, Chief Justice of India BR Gavai said on Saturday. Delivering the convocation address at Nalsar University of Law, Hyderabad near here, Justice Gavai advised students to go abroad for studies on scholarships […]
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