New Delhi: Outgoing Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai, who demits the highest judicial office of the country on November 23, categorically stated that he would not accept any government post after retirement.

Interacting with mediapersons, CJI Gavai made a series of important observations on judicial independence, reservation policy, social media, and the Supreme Court’s recent opinion in the Presidential reference.

Speaking about post retirement life, CJI Gavai said he plans to take "10 days of rest" before deciding his next steps, but added that social service would remain central to his life.

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"Social work is in our blood.. I intend to work in tribal areas," he said.

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