New Delhi, Sept. 6 -- Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan R Gavai on Friday underscored the judiciary's dual role as both a guardian of constitutional values and a catalyst for social reform, stressing that courts are not confined to black-letter law but are tasked with interpreting justice in light of contemporary challenges. Delivering a keynote address in Kathmandu on the theme "Evolving Role of Judiciary with particular focus on jurisprudential developments and justice sector reforms undertaken by the Supreme Court of India", CJI Gavai said the judiciary functions as a bridge between aspirations of the people and the ideals enshrined in the Constitution. "It is tasked not only with resolving disputes but also with ensuring that the principles of justice, equality, and human dignity are upheld in practice". Tracing the expansion of judicial functions in India, the CJI noted that the traditional role of courts was understood as strict application of statutory provisions. "Today, however, the judiciary is increasingly called upon to go beyond mere textual application, engaging with the deeper purposes," he remarked....