Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai has asserted that inconsistent opinions can erode the authority of the legal system. He stated that the law serves as a framework for citizens to exercise their rights, provided that courts deliver predictable decisions.

“When courts and tribunals provide reasonable and consistent reasons and predictable decisions, then the law becomes a suitable framework within which citizens can exercise their rights and duties confidently. Inconsistent or contradictory opinions can erode the authority of the legal system,” CJI Gavai said while addressing a gathering of lawyers and others at a symposium “Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) – Role, Challenges and Way Forward” on Wednesday.

The event was also attended by Union Minister of State (Ind

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