The emotional moment of Chief Justice of India Gawai, emotional remembering parents’ struggles

Nagpur: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan Ramakrishna Gawai shared his heart’s words at a ceremony on Friday (27 June). CJI Gawai was honored for reaching the highest judicial post of the country in this event organized by Nagpur District Court Bar Association. During this time he told the story of his parents’ hard work and struggle. During this time his eyes became moist and the voice was filled. Hearing these emotional things, the people present there also became inconsolable. CJI Gawai said that he wanted to become architects in childhood, but his father’s dream was something else. He said emotionally, “My father wanted to become a lawyer, but he could not fulfill his dream because he was arrested to participate in the freedom struggle.” Gawai said that his father had dedicated himself to the service of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar.

Parents hard work and sacrifice

Recalling the difficulties of his family, CJI Gawai said, ‘We were a joint family, with many children. All the responsibility was on the shoulders of my mother and aunt. To fulfill his father’s dream, he gave up his intention to become an architect and chose the path of advocacy. CJI Gawai said that when his appointment was proposed to the High Court judge, his father said, “If you remain a lawyer, you will only run after money, but by becoming a judge you will follow the path shown by Ambedkar and do a good job for the society.” His father was confident that his son would one day become the Chief Justice of India. However, his father died in 2015 and he could not see the day. CJI proudly said, ‘I am happy that my mother is watching all this today.’

Hema Malini’s story narrated

CJI Gawai also shared a funny incident to lighten the atmosphere. He said that once a check bounce case came in Nagpur district court against actress Hema Malini. At that time he and former CJI Sharad Bobade were to appear in court on behalf of Hema Malini. Justice Gawai laughed and said, ‘That day there was such a crowd to see Hema Malini in the court that day. We were also enjoying seeing that moment. ‘ CJI Gawai also said that he is thinking of writing his memoir after retiring in November 2025.