Bar must have courage to speak when silence is convenient: Former CJI BR Gavai in Sri Lanka
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Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai on Sunday underscored the responsibility of the legal profession to defend constitutional values even in challenging times.He said that the true strength of a Bar Association lies in its willingness to speak up when it is easier to remain silent.He added that the credibility of such bodies depends not on size but on principles. “The true strength of a Bar Association is not measured merely by the number of lawyers it represents. Its strength lies in w