VP Releases Book on Justice B.R. Gavai’s Constitutional Vision
C.P. Radhakrishnan says Constitution remains the foundation of democracy and urges greater access to justice
- Vice-President releases The Voice of Justice: Justice Gavai Speaks.
- Book compiles speeches and reflections of former CJI Justice B.R. Gavai.
- C.P. Radhakrishnan stresses integrity, constitutional discipline and public trust.
- Vice-President urges lawyers to provide regular pro bono legal aid.
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 14th July: Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday released the book The Voice of Justice: Justice Gavai Speaks, describing it as an important constitutional document that reflects judicial thought rooted in constitutional discipline, public responsibility and the rule of law.
The book, edited by Prof. (Dr.) S. Sivakumar and published by Thomson Reuters in association with the Commonwealth Legal Education Association (CLEA), compiles speeches, lectures and reflections of former Chief Justice of India Justice B.R. Gavai.
Speaking at the release function held at Uprashtrapati Bhavan, the Vice-President said the volume offers valuable insights into constitutionalism, democratic governance, social justice and the rule of law, and would enrich constitutional discourse and legal scholarship in India.
Radhakrishnan said the Constitution of India has remained a living and evolving document that balances continuity with change, rights with duties, and authority with accountability. He described the Constitution as the foundation of democratic stability and national unity while noting that Parliament’s power to amend it enables the country to meet changing needs.
Highlighting the judiciary’s role, the Vice-President said constitutional governance and public faith in the rule of law depend on institutional integrity, constitutional discipline and public trust. He observed that restraint is as important as authority in a constitutional democracy.
Calling for greater access to justice, Radhakrishnan said constitutional governance must remain responsive to the aspirations of ordinary citizens and emphasised the need to empower marginalised communities by ensuring dignity, opportunity and equal access to justice.
Praising Justice Gavai’s contribution to the judiciary, he said the former Chief Justice’s judicial journey reflects an unwavering commitment to constitutional values, institutional balance and justice for all.
The Vice-President also appealed to members of the legal fraternity to regularly provide pro bono legal assistance to the poorest sections of society so that justice becomes accessible to every citizen.
The event was attended by Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant, Supreme Court Judge Justice Vikram Nath, former Chief Justice Justice B.R. Gavai, editor Prof. (Dr.) S. Sivakumar, Thomson Reuters publisher Gowri Shankar Natesan, and members of the legal fraternity.
