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CJI Gavai Highlights Structural Inequalities as Obstacle to Democracy in Milan

He drew on the Constitution’s 75-year legacy of expanding citizens’ socio-economic rights

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Overview

  • He said that tackling structural inequalities is vital for inclusive development and long-term stability.
  • He portrayed the Indian Constitution as a revolutionary promise born from the anti-colonial movement.
  • He cited the Supreme Court’s judgment against ‘bulldozer justice’ as reinforcing the right to shelter under Article 21.
  • He highlighted affirmative action in education as essential to correcting historical injustices faced by marginalised communities.
  • He pointed out that Parliament and the judiciary have jointly broadened socio-economic rights through amendments and landmark rulings.