Supreme Court to Unveil New Flag Post by November 2025

On August 15, 2025, Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai addressed the Independence Day function at the Supreme Court. In his speech, Gavai announced that a new full-fledged flag post will be ready at the Supreme Court before November 24, 2025, when Justice Surya Kant is set to take over as the next Chief Justice of India.

Gavai also spoke about the collegium system for appointing judges to the High Courts, stating that the first call has to be taken by the concerned High Court, and the Supreme Court Collegium can only recommend names for their consideration. He emphasized that the High Courts and the Supreme Court are equal constitutional courts under the constitutional scheme.

Calling Independence Day a celebration and an act of remembrance, Gavai paid tribute to the historic struggles of the Indian people, including the 1855 Santhal "Hul" rebellion, the 1857 uprising, and the sacrifices of leaders like Rani Laxmibai, Birsa Munda, and those who faced the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the Champaran Satyagraha. He also highlighted the contributions of social reformers like Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule, who championed education for marginalized communities in the 19th century.

Quoting Mahatma Gandhi, Gavai remarked that the message of "losing oneself in the service of others" still serves as a moral compass for politics, governance, and life. He also noted the historic journey of the Santhal community, from leading the 1855 rebellion to having its daughter, President Droupadi Murmu, hold the highest constitutional office in India. Gavai emphasized that building a just, equal, and inclusive India remains an unfinished work.