Published on : 24 Oct 2025, 7:37 am 3 min read

Chief Justice of India BR Gavai on Thursday observed that the judiciary has an educational role beyond simply being adjudicators of disputes, and that every judgment by a court should be a lesson in democracy.

He observed that often, focus is only placed on the immediate outcome of cases.

"Yet, the true influence of judicial decisions extends much further. Each judgment becomes a point of reflection, a subject of public dialogue, and a catalyst for civic awareness. It shapes how citizens perceive their rights, their duties, and the moral foundations of their democracy. Courts, therefore, are not only institutions of adjudication; they are also educators of constitutional consciousness, " he added.

He went on to emphasise that ju

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