​​Indian legal system is "badly in need of fixing", says CJI Gavai

Chief Justice of India B R Gavai highlighted delay in trials as a unique challenge of Indian legal system, during his Convocation Address at Nalsar University of Law, Hyderabad at Justice City on Saturday.

Indian legal system is badly in need of fixing, said CJI Gavai.

"Even though I conclude that our legal system is badly in need of fixing, I remain cautiously optimistic that my fellow citizens will rise to the challenges,” he addded.


Delay in trials is a major problem in the country's legal system as innocents spend years or sometimes decades waiting for court trials.

"Our country and legal system are facing unique challenges. Delays in trials can sometimes go for decades. We have seen cases where someone has been found innocent after spending years in jail as an undertrial. Our best talent can help us resolve the problems that we are facing," he further said.

Justice Gavai advised students to go abroad for studies on scholarships, not to put pressure on family finances.

He advised the passing out graduates to seek mentors not for their power, but for integrity.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Supreme Court Judge Justice PS Narasimha were also present in the convocation ceremony.

The acting Chief Justice of Telangana High Court Justice Sujoy Paul presided over the convocation.