Former Chief Justice of India Bhushan Gavai Vindicates Decision to Recommend Bombay High Court Judges for Supreme Court Nagpur: Former Chief Justice of India Bhushan Gavai, speaking at the inauguration of a mural of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar and the renovated Central Hall at the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court, defended his controversial decision to recommend judges from the Bombay High Court for elevation to the Supreme Court. Despite facing criticism for his stance, Gavai asserted that his choice to appoint Justice AS Chandurkar to the Supreme Court had been vindicated by the judge’s performance over the past year. “Looking back, the decision I took was correct. That has been proved over the past year. Justice Chandurkar has demonstrated through his work that the decision was perfectly justified,” Gavai stated. The former CJI highlighted the significance of the Dr Ambedkar mural, describing it as a constant reminder of the constitutional values and ideals championed by the Dalit leader. He also recalled President Rajendra Prasad’s praise for Ambedkar’s role in drafting the Indian Constitution. Gavai further commended the Public Works Department (PWD) for its efforts in renovating the judicial infrastructure, emphasizing that while government agencies often face criticism, their contributions should also be acknowledged. Reflecting on his tenure as a senior judge of the Bombay High Court, Gavai recounted a meeting with then Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, during which the government swiftly approved funding for judicial infrastructure projects. “At one such meeting, we informed him 26 crore was required for renovation. He sanctioned the funds within minutes,” he said.#devendra_fadnavis #bombay_high_court #public_works_department #dr_babasaheb_ambedkar #bhushan_gavai
Chemists' One-Day Strike Disrupts Nagpur Pharmacies, Emergency Services Remain Operational Medical shops across Nagpur remained closed on Wednesday as chemists and druggists associations launched a nationwide one-day strike to protest against the online sale of medicines. The protest, organized by the Nagpur District Chemists and Druggists Association (NDCDA), Maharashtra State Chemists and Druggists Association (MSCDA), and the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists, saw around 200 participants gather at Samvidhan Square. The demonstration, which lasted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., included a floral tribute to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar and the submission of a memorandum to the Collector’s Office and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Nagpur. The associations argued that online pharmacies and heavy discounts posed risks to patient safety by enabling illegal medicine distribution. Despite the shutdown, emergency medicine services continued through a coordinated helpline system managed by the FDA and chemist associations. Advance notice of contact numbers for FDA drug inspectors—Swati Bharde, Prashant Ramteke, and Abhishek Chawardol—was shared with patients, particularly those requiring urgent care, such as cancer patients, accident victims, and critical cases. The FDA emphasized that steps were taken beforehand to minimize disruption, including meetings with wholesale and retail chemist associations to ensure essential services remained functional. Pharmacies in areas with emergency calls were opened, and patients were directed to nearby outlets or arranged for on-site medication distribution. Manish Mehadia, an executive member of the chemists’ association, stated that no patient was forced to travel long distances for medicines.#food_and_drug_administration #nagpur_district_chemists_and_druggists_association #all_india_organisation_of_chemists_and_druggists #dr_babasaheb_ambedkar
