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'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, 9:37 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 7, 2026, 7:27 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 6, 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, 9:37 AM IST

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

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

Updated on Apr 18, 2026, 4:31 PM IST

SC flags risk of ‘dividing society’ if temple access restricted by caste or sect

Supreme Court questions broad denominational rights in temple entry cases

Updated on Apr 10, 2026, 8:16 AM 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.

Published on Mar 27, 2026, 6:36 AM 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

Published on Mar 25, 2026, 4:12 PM IST

SC agrees to consider plea for National Emblem atop court dome

The bench then disposed of the petition, directing that it be treated as a representation. (File photo)

Updated on Mar 24, 2026, 8:39 AM IST

Judicial system must work like hospitals, with same spirit of service: CJI Surya Kant in Mandi

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu honouring Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. Chief justice of the Himachal Pradesh high court GS Sandhawalia (R) is also seen. (Birbal Sharma/HT)

Published on Mar 15, 2026, 10:20 PM IST

Supreme Court annuls rape conviction of man citing marriage but with a condition

The bench, comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, noted that the relief was exceptional and conditional.

Updated on Mar 7, 2026, 12:18 PM IST

CJI lays foundation for Judicial Academy near Amaravati

CJI lays foundation for Judicial Academy near Amaravati

Published on Mar 1, 2026, 4:40 PM IST

‘They fired gunshot, judiciary is bleeding’: SC on NCERT book row | Top quotes

The Supreme Court has sought a “deeper probe” into the matter

Updated on Feb 26, 2026, 6:13 PM IST

Judicial leadership suffers when we pretend judges are perfect: CJI Surya Kant

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said that law is a living, breathing entity that evolves with the world around it, and that the understanding of judges is tested when society changes, new challenges emerge, and complex questions arise.

Published on Feb 14, 2026, 12:06 PM IST

Where it all began | The road back home: CJI Surya Kant’s emotional return to Petwar

A villager greets CJI Surya Kant at Petwar in Hansi district on Saturday. (Manoj Dhaka/HT)

Published on Jan 11, 2026, 6:32 AM IST

SC vacation benches including of CJI sits during winter break for 1st time

CJI Kant had earlier indicated that the top court would be coming out with some parameters in the new year to rationalise judicial time.

Published on Dec 31, 2025, 9:08 PM IST

CJI Surya Kant and the new era of judicial reform

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant in a conversation at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2025 in New Delhi on Saturday, December 06 (HT Photo/Parveen Kumar)

Updated on Dec 15, 2025, 10:03 AM IST

CJI Surya Kant says first priority to reduce pending cases, shares detailed plan

At HTLS 2025, CJI Kant said that he will use 'mediation and litigation' as the two key tools to reduce the number of pending cases.

Updated on Dec 6, 2025, 11:03 AM IST

CJI Surya Kant introduces listing reforms to cut delays

Before becoming CJI, Justice Kant had identified pendency and mediation as his two focus areas, expressing concern that case pendency in the top court has crossed 90,000.

Updated on Nov 30, 2025, 5:11 AM IST

CJI Surya Kant joins union minister Kiren Rijiju on the badminton court | Watch

CJI Surya Kant, union ministers Kiren Rijiju and Arjun Ram Meghwal, and other judges during the All India Judges’ Badminton Championship.

Updated on Nov 29, 2025, 10:06 PM IST

Constitution Day: CJI Kant seeks national judicial policy to minimise unpredictable verdicts

Constitution Day: CJI Kant seeks national judicial policy to minimise unpredictable verdicts

Published on Nov 26, 2025, 8:49 PM IST

Petwar in Haryana’s Hisar celebrates its son Surya Kant’s rise as CJI

Newly sworn-in Chief Justice of India justice Surya Kant takes blessings from his parents after taking oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI photo)

Published on Nov 25, 2025, 6:48 AM IST

On first day, CJI Surya Kant cancels same-day mention practice

Justice Kant’s first-day directive signals a return to a stricter, procedure-driven system for urgent listing. (PTI)

Updated on Nov 25, 2025, 5:05 AM 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.

Updated on Nov 24, 2025, 1:19 PM IST

Justice Surya Kant takes oath as 53rd Chief Justice of India

Justice Surya Kant takes oath as 53rd Chief Justice of India

Updated on Nov 24, 2025, 11:50 AM 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.

Updated on Nov 24, 2025, 8:16 AM IST

Justice Surya Kant to take path as 53rd Chief Justice of India on Monday

Justice Surya Kant will succeed Justice B R Gavai, who demits office this evening.

Published on Nov 23, 2025, 12:11 PM IST

HT interview: Human side of judging inevitable and essential, says Justice Surya Kant

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

Published on Nov 23, 2025, 5:12 AM IST

Incoming CJI lists top priorities: ‘Pendency of cases’ and promoting ‘mediation'

CJI-designate Justice Kant is set to take the oath of office on Monday, November 24.

Published on Nov 22, 2025, 9:49 PM IST

‘Women continue to break barriers’: CJI-designate praises World Cup-winning team

Chief Justice of India (CJI)-designate Justice Surya Kant at the Indian Women’s Press Corps (IWPC) in New Delhi.

Published on Nov 9, 2025, 10:42 AM IST

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