Collegium system for time being best suited for India: Former CJI Gavai

BENGALURU: (Mar 22) Former CJI Justice B R Gavai on Sunday said that the collegium system, at least for the time being, is the best suited for India.

He also stressed that the government should seriously consider the national litigation policy aimed at reducing pendency at courts.

The former CJI was speaking at the valedictory session of the Supreme Court Bar Association's (SCBA) first National Conference -2026 titled "Reimagining Judicial Governance: Strengthening Institutions for Democratic Justice."