Outgoing CJI B R Gavai defends collegium system, bats for creamy layer exclusion in SC quota

In a candid informal interaction with journalists at his official residence, the 52nd CJI, first Buddhist and second Dalit to helm the Indian judiciary after K G Balakrishnan, said he was leaving the institution "with a full sense of satisfaction and contentment" and reiterated his resolve to not accept any post-retirement assignments.