Courts Are Also Educators, Every Judgment Should Be a Lesson in Democracy: CJI BR Gavai in Bhutan

This article highlights Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai’s address in Bhutan, where he said courts must act as educators in democracy and every judgment should instil respect for constitutional values. He emphasised the judiciary’s responsibility to make legal reasoning accessible and to strengthen democratic institutions by fostering civic understanding. The CJI discussed how judgments can serve as tools for public education on rule of law, fairness, and accountability. The piece also touches upon Indo-Bhutan judicial collaboration, underscoring the role of international dialogue in promoting rule-based governance and strengthening the moral authority of courts.