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Mediation has its 'genesis in our soil', not a sign of weakness: CJI Surya Kant
New Delhi, December 26: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Friday underlined the importance of mediation in the justice delivery system, saying it has its roots in India's traditions and is not a sign of weakness.
"We need more than 2.5 lakhs mediators": CJI attends 'Mediation Awareness' walkathon in Goa
Panjim, December 26: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Friday attended a 'Mediation Awareness' walkathon organised by the Bar Council of India.
'Authorities sitting like mute spectators': SC initiates suo moto case on forest land encroachment in Uttarakhand
New Delhi, Dec 22: The Supreme Court on Monday came down heavily on the Uttarakhand government and its officials over large-scale encroachment of forest land by private entities.
SC asks ECI to decide on SIR extension pleas by Dec 31
New Delhi, Dec 18: The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed petitioners requesting more time for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Kerala and Uttar Pradesh to submit their representations to the Election Commission of India (ECI), which will decide on the requests by December 31.
'Be alive to ground realities': SC refuse to entertain PIL challenged bottled water standards
New Delhi, Dec 18: The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging India's existing quality standards for bottled drinking water and plastic packaging.
SC advises hybrid hearings as Delhi-NCR air quality turns 'very poor'
New Delhi, Dec 14: In view of prevailing weather conditions and deteriorating air quality in the national capital, the Supreme Court has advised members of the Bar and parties-in-person to avail the hybrid mode of appearance, wherever convenient, for matters listed before the apex court.
CJI XI takes on SCBA XI in annual cricket match at Arun Jaitley Stadium
New Delhi, December 11: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) hosted the Annual Day/Night Cricket Match between Chief Justice of India (CJI) XI and SCBA XI at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday.
SC notice to ECI on plea seeking SIR instead of 'Special Revision' of electoral rolls in Assam
New Delhi, Dec 9: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on a writ petition challenging the poll panel’s decision to conduct only a "Special Revision" of the electoral rolls in Assam, instead of undertaking a more rigorous "Special Intensive Revision" (SIR) ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
SC dismisses contempt plea on senior advocate designation in Delhi HC
New Delhi, Dec 9: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a contempt plea alleging non-compliance with its April judgment on the process of designating senior advocates in the Delhi High Court.
Temple money belongs to deity, not banks: SC
New Delhi, Dec 5: The Supreme Court on Friday remarked that temple funds “belong to the deity†and cannot be used to aid struggling cooperative banks.
SC issues directions to ease BLO workload in SIR exercise
New Delhi, Dec 4: The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a slew of directions to ease the workload on Booth Level Officers (BLOs) involved in the Election Commission's ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in several states, following reports of deaths and FIRs against ground-level staff.
Supreme Court asks ECI to consider deferring SIR in Kerala as pleas flag impediment to local polls
New Delhi, December 2: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to consider whether it is required to defer the exercise of filling and submission of enumeration forms, as part of the Election Commission's ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Kerala.
SC asks EC to consider extending voter enumeration deadline in Kerala
New Delhi, Dec 2: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to “sympathetically†consider extending the deadline for the submission of enumeration forms under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Kerala, in view of the forthcoming elections to the Local Self-Government Institutions (LSGIs) in the state.
'Can't sit idle': SC on its desire to address Delhi air pollution
New Delhi, Dec 1: Refusing to comment on farm fires’ impact on Delhi air, the Supreme Court said on Monday that it cannot remain a mute spectator or sit “idle†while the air in the National Capital turns toxic, affecting millions of people.
CJI and Law Minister inaugurate world's largest moot court at Jindal Global Law School
Sonipat, Dec 1: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for Law & Justice, inaugurated the world’s largest Moot Court, NYAYABHYASA MANDAPAM -- The Grand Moot Court, and dedicated it to the nation.
SC restrains Maharashtra SEC from exceeding 50 pc reservation in local body polls
New Delhi, Nov 28: The Supreme Court on Friday restrained the Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) from notifying reservations beyond 50 per cent in local bodies where elections are yet to be announced.
Judiciary has no 'magic wand' to fix Delhi-NCR's pollution problem: CJI Kant
New Delhi, Nov 27: The Supreme Court on Thursday remarked that the judiciary cannot be expected to deliver miraculous solutions to Delhi-NCR’s hazardous air quality.
CJI Surya Kant expresses difficulty in morning walk due to air pollution in Delhi
New Delhi, November 26: The Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Wednesday expressed difficulty in going for morning walks due to very poor air quality in Delhi.
'Can't even go for morning walk': CJI Surya Kant flags Delhi pollution, lawyers seek virtual hearing
New Delhi, Nov 26: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Wednesday expressed concern over Delhi's poor air quality, saying the pollution levels had made it difficult even for him to go for a morning walk.
Hearing and speech impaired artist presents painting to CJI Surya Kant on Constitution Day
New Delhi, Nov 26: At a time when many people limit themselves to only a few skills or hobbies, specially-abled artist Apoorv Om continues to defy expectations. On Constitution Day, the hearing and speech impaired artist presented a painting made by him to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, showcasing that disability does not diminish talent, passion or capability.
PM Modi congratulates Justice Surya Kant for being sworn in as 53rd CJI
New Delhi, November 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Justice Surya Kant on assuming office as the 53rd Chief Justice of India.
Telangana, Andhra Pradesh CMs congratulate new CJI
Hyderabad, Nov 24: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer have congratulated Justice Surya Kant on assuming office as the Chief Justice of India.
Justice Vikram Nath nominated as Executive Chairman of NALSA by President Murmu
New Delhi, Nov 24: After Justice Surya Kant assumed office as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI), the Centre notified the nomination of Supreme Court judge Justice Vikram Nath as the new Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA).
Best wishes to him for his tenure ahead: PM Modi as Justice Surya Kant sworn in as new CJI
New Delhi, Nov 24: Justice Surya Kant, who has been part of several landmark judgments, was sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Monday and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings and conveyed best wishes for his tenure.
Justice Surya Kant sworn in as 53rd CJI; takes oath in Hindi
New Delhi, Nov 24: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday administered the oath of office to Justice Surya Kant as the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in a swearing-in ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national Capital. In a significant departure from recent tradition, CJI Kant took the oath in Hindi, taking the name of God.
President Murmu administers oath of office to CJI Surya Kant
New Delhi, Nov 24: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday administered the oath of office to Justice Surya Kant as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI), marking the beginning of his 14-month tenure in the country's highest judicial office.
CJI designate Justice Surya Kant outlines priorities ahead of taking office on Monday
New Delhi, November 23: Ahead of taking charge of the highest judicial office in the country, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) designate, Justice Surya Kant, on Saturday said that his primary focus would be on reducing the massive pendency of cases across courts in the country.
Justice Surya Kant to take oath as 53rd CJI tomorrow
New Delhi, Nov 23: Justice Surya Kant will take oath on Monday as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI), marking the beginning of his 14-month tenure in the country's highest judicial office.
CJI-designate Justice Surya Kant vows to tackle backlog of 5 crore cases
New Delhi, Nov 22: Ahead of taking oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on Monday, Justice Surya Kant on Saturday identified reducing the backlog of court cases as his top priority, promising to promote mediation.
SC issues notice on Kerala govt's plea to defer SIR
New Delhi, Nov 21: The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Election Commission of India (ECI) on a plea filed by the Kerala government seeking deferment of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state in view of the upcoming elections to the Local Self-Government Institutions (LSGIs).
'Swadeshi interpretation' adopted by SC on Presidential reference: CJI Gavai
New Delhi, Nov 21: Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai, who demits the highest judicial office of the country on November 23, on Friday reflected on the “swadeshi interpretation†adopted by the Supreme Court in its recent opinion on the Presidential reference, highlighting the top court’s preference for Indian precedents over foreign jurisprudence.
Department of Social Justice & Empowerment organises special session on Maintenance and Welfare of Parents & Senior Citizens Act, 2007
New Delhi, November 18: The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, in collaboration with National Legal Service Authority (NALSA), organized Special Session on Maintenance and Welfare of Parents & Senior Citizens Act, 2007 at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre (DAIC), New Delhi for bringing awareness on Legal Rights of the senior citizens, Policies/Programmes facilitating these Rights and Role of community in enforcement of these Rights both at individual level and at community levels.
Judiciary must protect the underprivileged, not just resolve disputes: Justice Surya Kant
Ranchi, Nov 15: Chief Justice of India-designate, Justice Surya Kant, on Saturday, stressed that the judiciary’s purpose goes beyond resolving disputes, and it must also protect the underprivileged and the weak.
President appoints Justice Surya Kant as next CJI, Law Minister congratulates him on appointment
New Delhi, October 30: In a significant development, Justice Surya Kant has been formally appointed as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI).
Justice Surya Kant appointed next Chief Justice of India
New Delhi, Oct 30: The Centre on Thursday cleared the appointment of Supreme Court judge, Justice Surya Kant, as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI).
SC issues notices to all states, UTs in suo moto case on 'digital arrest' scams
New Delhi, Oct 27: The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to all states and Union Territories in the suo moto case concerning the rising menace of “digital arrest†scams, where fraudsters impersonate police and judicial officers using forged court orders to extort money from citizens.
CJI Gavai recommends Justice Surya Kant's name as successor
New Delhi, Oct 27: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan R. Gavai on Monday recommended the name of Justice Surya Kant as his successor to the Centre, paving the way for Justice Kant to become the 53rd Chief Justice of India.
Centre begins CJI appointment process as Justice BR Gavai nears retirement
New Delhi, October 24: The Union government, through the Ministry of Law and Justice, has initiated the formal process to appoint the next Chief Justice of India (CJI), with incumbent Justice BR Gavai scheduled to retire on November 23.
India committed to ensuring light of human rights shines undimmed across our world, says Justice Kant
New Delhi, October 23: Justice Surya Kant of Supreme Court on Thursday said that justice is not a destination, it is a collective journey of nations, institutions, and hearts and in that journey, India stands ready, not only as a participant, but as a partner and pioneer, committed to ensuring that the light of human rights shines undimmed across our world.
Govt initiates process to appoint next CJI, seeks Chief Justice Gavai's recommendation
New Delhi, Oct 24: The Union government has written to Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai, seeking his recommendation for the appointment of his successor.