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‘Samay Raina has taken court for a ride’: SC raps comic; fines him, 4 others

Samay Raina's counsel told the court that 9 lakh was raised through the shows for disabled persons.
Updated on Jul 14, 2026 09:09 pm IST

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

HC orders Centre to take down ‘false’ posts on CJI, ministers playing badminton

A vacation bench of justice Tejas Karia on Friday observed that the posts were on the face of it, false, malicious and derogatory to the judiciary, the executive and the sport of badminton.
Updated on Jun 21, 2026 07:24 am IST

Posts about CJI, ministers playing badminton at UK event false: Govt to Delhi HC

The viral posts claimed that CJI Surya Kant, several Supreme Court judges and Union ministers had travelled to London earlier this month to participate in a badminton tournament
Updated on Jun 20, 2026 07:18 am IST

‘You asked for a min, got 7’: SC while junking ‘wild’ plea against defections

Questioning the broad nature of the allegations, the Bench asked which ruling party was being referred to.
Updated on Jun 19, 2026 09:00 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
Updated on Jun 18, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Chief Justice of India honoured at Oxford Union with Holistic World Award

Chief Justice of India, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant, was honoured with an award presented by Ramesh Arora
Published on Jun 15, 2026 05:25 pm IST

CJI Surya Kant bats for mediation, says arbitration facing procedural hurdles

Indian courts have repeatedly reaffirmed the principle of minimal judicial intervention for preserving the sanctity of arbitral proceedings, CJI Surya Kant said.
Updated on Jun 09, 2026 01:31 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.
Updated on Jun 06, 2026 06:00 pm IST

‘Indecorous audience behaviour’: Indian mission in UK on CJI lecture disruption

CJI Surya Kant delivers a lecture on 'Artificial Intelligence and International Law' at Birkbeck College, University of London.
Updated on Jun 06, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Tense exchange over ‘dissent in India’ question at CJI Surya Kant's London event

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant delivers a lecture on 'Artificial Intelligence and International Law' at Birkbeck College, University of London.
Updated on Jun 06, 2026 11:59 am 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.
Updated on May 28, 2026 07:23 am 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.
Updated on May 25, 2026 09:04 pm IST

'Don’t take it...': CJI as Cockroach Janta Party row reaches Supreme Court

Chief Justice Surya Kant sparked a row after he compared some unemployed youth to cockroaches.
Updated on May 26, 2026 01:53 am 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.
Updated on May 26, 2026 03:00 pm 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.
Updated on May 23, 2026 07:25 pm IST

Cockroach vs Cockroach: Trademark fight on to register ‘Cockroach Janta Party'

Cockroach Janta Party was founded by Abhijeet Dipke.
Updated on May 22, 2026 08:43 am IST

Cockroach Janta Party >>> Bharatiya Janata Party. At least on Instagram

The Cockroach Janta Party started as a satire after CJI Surya Kant's remarks comparing some youth to 'cockroaches'.
Updated on May 21, 2026 08:18 pm IST

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

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant
Updated on May 19, 2026 09:00 pm IST

SC extends tenure of all retiring tribunal heads and members till September 8

The Supreme Court extended tenure for all tribunal heads and members on Tuesday.
Updated on May 19, 2026 02:34 pm IST

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

TMC's Mahua Moitra joined the Cockroach Janta Party.
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.
Updated on May 16, 2026 08:59 pm IST

Chief Justice: ‘Jobless youngsters, like cockroaches… become media, activists’

The CJI remarked that he was waiting for an appropriate case to order a CBI investigation into the law degrees of many Delhi advocates, whose posts on social media he saw as problematic.
Updated on May 15, 2026 09:00 pm IST

'Justice may be blind, but she has a sense of humour': CJI Surya Kant

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, CJI Surya Kant, Attorney General of India R Venkataramani and others during the book launch event of the books penned by Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta (R),
Updated on May 11, 2026 09:37 am IST

Courtroom exchange row: CJI seeks report on viral Andhra Pradesh HC video

The incident occurred during the hearing of a petition challenging the issuance of an LoC and the impounding of a passport. (Andhra Pradesh High Court website)
Updated on May 07, 2026 07:27 am IST

Supreme Court bench strength raised to 37: Cabinet approves addition of 4 judges

CJI Surya Kant had, in February, written to the Centre seeking an immediate increase of four judges.
Updated on May 06, 2026 10:33 am 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.
Published on Apr 26, 2026 09:37 am IST

5th convocation at Bhiwani university: Honesty, dedication is key to success, says CJI

Chief justice of Punjab and Haryana high court, Sheel Nagu, honouring CJI Surya Kant during the convocation in Bhiwani on Saturday. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 26, 2026 05:34 am IST

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

CJI Surya Kant speaks at the event. (HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 18, 2026 04:31 pm IST