New Delhi, Nov 12 (PTI) Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Wednesday said that the vigilance of civil society, the persistence of women's movements and the courage of ordinary citizens have together kept the judiciary accountable to the constitutional promise of equality.

Speaking at the 30th Justice Sunanda Bhandare Memorial Lecture, CJI Gavai said over the past 75 years, India has charted an extraordinary journey in advancing the rights of women and shaping the vision of an inclusive society.

He said that from the early struggles for recognition and equality to the present era of intersectional and participatory justice, the courts have often stood as guardians of equality and human dignity.

"This evolution has not been without its challenges. There have been moments when judicial in

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