CJI Pays Tribute to Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer's Legacy of Social Justice and Human Rights

Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai has paid tribute to Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer, highlighting his commitment to social justice, human rights, and the empowerment of marginalized sections of society. Iyer was known for his judicial philosophy marked by compassion and a strong commitment to social justice, and played a key role in developing judicial activism through Public Interest Litigation. He also advocated for affirmative action and the rights of prisoners. Gavai remembered Iyer as a voice for the voiceless and a crusader for civil liberties.