New Delhi: Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai on Thursday said he considers himself “a truly secular person” who believes in all religions while personally practising Buddhism. He made these remarks at a farewell event organised by the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association ahead of his demitting office.

Speaking at the gathering, the CJI also highlighted that the long-pending chamber allotment issue, stalled for several years, was resolved within just “two or three meetings” after he, Justice Surya Kant and Justice Maheshwari joined the chamber allotment committee. He emphasised that both the SCBA and SCAORA were always kept in the loop on issues concerning the legal fraternity.

Referring to his last working day, the Chief Justice said he felt “a sense of relief” after pronouncin

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