Constitution recalibrates power to restore dignity: CJI Gavai at Oxford Union

London, Jun 11: The Constitution of India is a social document that does not pretend that all are equal but dares to intervene to recalibrate power and restore dignity, Chief Justice of India B R Gavai said in an address at the Oxford Union.

Addressing the historic institution at the University of Oxford on the topic of ‘From Representation to Realisation: Embodying the Constitution’s Promise’ on Tuesday, CJI Gavai reflected upon his own journey from a municipal school to the highest judicial office of the country to highlight the impact of the “legal charter” now in its 75th year.

He also delved into the role of Dr B R Ambedkar as the chairman of the Drafting Committee for his “foresighted and defining role” in embedding adequate safeguards and affirmative measures into the constitutional text, particularly the principle of representation.