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CJI forms four special benches to fast-track Supreme Court's oldest cases

CJI Surya Kant said the initiative was intended to ensure that age-old cases receive sustained judicial attention.

Updated on Jul 13, 2026 06:00 pm IST

'You guys are parasites': CJI Kant denies bail to man accused of cyber crime

The Supreme Court underscored that cyber fraudsters often operate across state boundaries, making their crimes more difficult to detect

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Updated on Jun 18, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Meeting every 2 months, letter to CJI on SIR: Key takeaways from INDIA bloc meet

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav, TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee and others during a press conference after the INDIA bloc meeting.

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Updated on Jun 08, 2026 08:59 pm IST

Why Indian embassy condemned audience behaviour at CJI Surya Kant's London event

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant addresses a gathering in London.

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Updated on Jun 06, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Right to vote is ‘constitutional’ but not absolute: Supreme Court in SIR verdict

The Supreme Court held that verification requirements and periodic revision of voter lists are intrinsic to preserving electoral integrity.

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Updated on May 28, 2026 07:23 am IST

Lawyer seeks to register Cockroach Janta Party separately from US-based founder

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke.

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Updated on May 26, 2026 11:59 pm IST

From CJI's comment to CJI's court, full-circle moment for Cockroach Janta Party

The Instagram-focused social movement Cockroach Janta Party, founded by Abhijeet Dipke (inset) got its name from CJI Surya Kant's remarks made on a plea by a lawyer seeking Senior Advocate status.

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Updated on May 25, 2026 09:04 pm IST

Police at Cockroach Janata Party founder's house ‘to ensure there's no crowding’

Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke shared its Instagram stats in a screen recording on X, countering Union minister Kiren Rijiju's post in which he had shown “pity for those seeking followers from Pakistan", seen as a dig at the CJP.

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Updated on May 26, 2026 03:00 pm IST

SC takes cognisance of Twisha Sharma death case, CJI to hear matter tomorrow

The top court’s intervention comes amid growing scrutiny over the probe into Sharma’s death at her in-laws’ residence.

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Published on May 24, 2026 06:21 am IST

Lawyers, ex-civil servants flag CJI's ‘unfair’ remarks on environmental activism

Chief Justice Surya Kant speaks during the launch of the "Fragmentation to Fusion: Empowering Justice via United Digital Platform Integration" at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Cultural & Information Centre, in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.

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Updated on May 23, 2026 07:25 pm IST

‘Can protest, can’t create problems': CJI amid Navi Mumbai airport renaming stir

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant

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Updated on May 19, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Mahua Moitra and Kirti Azad join ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ after CJI remarks

TMC's Mahua Moitra joined the Cockroach Janta Party.

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Updated on May 19, 2026 03:00 pm IST

CJI clarifies a day after ‘cockroaches’ remark: ‘Indian youth inspires me’

On Friday, CJI Kant raised concerns over the number of lawyers allegedly possessing fake law degrees.

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Updated on May 16, 2026 08:59 pm IST

CJI calls for registry of ex-judges to serve in alternative dispute resolution

The CJI said the experience of former judges is a valuable national resource that should not go untapped after retirement.

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Published on Apr 26, 2026 09:37 am IST

‘Don’t fear AI, use it carefully and consciously', says CJI Surya Kant

CJI Surya Kant speaks at the event. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 18, 2026 04:31 pm IST

CJI's big push: Fill judicial vacancies, bring in more women judges

CJI Kant urged chief justices to ensure that recommendations are not delayed.

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Published on Mar 27, 2026 06:36 am IST

‘Nobody dares’: CJI warns after his brother called up by litigant's father

“He calls up my brother and asks him how the Chief Justice of India has passed this order. Will he dictate us?” remarked the CJI.

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Updated on Mar 26, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Man calls CJI’s brother over court order, Surya Kant’s ‘never ever dare’ reply

CJI Surya Kant slams petitioner over call to his brother, warns of contempt action

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Published on Mar 25, 2026 05:42 pm IST

Supreme Court takes note of illegal sand mining at Chambal’s protected area

A bench of justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said, “We have taken note of some recent newspaper articles and other reports which suggest that the entire protected area falling under the National Chambal Sanctuary where gharial preservation is going on, are being rampantly mined.”

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Updated on Mar 14, 2026 12:41 pm IST

Supreme Court orders removal of 3 NCERT members from finalising future textbooks

The controversy relates to a section on “corruption in the judiciary” in an NCERT textbook.

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Published on Mar 11, 2026 10:53 pm IST

‘Strongly disapprove’: SC seeks reports on bail plea delays from all high courts

File photo of Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.

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Published on Feb 05, 2026 07:00 am IST

SC Collegium approves 5 retired judges for ad-hoc role in Allahabad HC

The recommendation was issued by the Collegium comprising CJI Surya Kant and the next two senior judges, justices Vikram Nath and JK Maheshwari.

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Updated on Feb 04, 2026 06:55 am IST

Upbringing guided my response: Former CJI opens up about shoe throwing incident

Responding to the criticism of the working of the Supreme Court collegium, Gavai strongly defended its functioning.

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Updated on Nov 27, 2025 12:00 pm IST

BJP's ‘foreign tour’ dig at Rahul Gandhi for skipping CJI's oath ceremony

File photo Congress Leader and LOP Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, and Congress leader Sonia Gandhi.

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Published on Nov 24, 2025 02:39 pm IST

Ex-CJI Gavai leaves official car for successor, goes home in personal vehicle

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant with former CJI BR Gavai during his swearing-in ceremony as the 53rd CJI, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, Monday,

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Updated on Nov 24, 2025 01:44 pm IST

Freedom of speech to Article 370's abrogation: Historic judgments by CJI Kant

Over his tenure at the Supreme Court, Justice Surya Kant has been part of several key verdicts.

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Updated on Nov 24, 2025 01:19 pm IST

Justice Surya Kant to take oath as CJI, start his 15-month tenure today

Justice Surya Kant, appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI), will formally take oath on November 24, succeeding Chief Justice Bhushan Gavai.

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Updated on Nov 24, 2025 08:16 am IST