SCWLA condemns attempts to undermine Supreme Court’s dignity, reaffirms support for CJI’s Office
SCWLA reaffirms commitment to Constitution, judicial independence; opposes attempts to undermine dignity of Supreme Court and CJI’s office
Chief Justice of India
Why CJI Surya Kant declined to meet Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge: Sub judice matters, judicial propriety and the petition route
CJI Surya Kant responds to Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge’s request for a meeting on issues concerning the Election Commission, student arrests, metro station closures and train cancellations, stating that the issues are already pending before the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court marks 10 years of Juvenile Justice Act, 2015; focus on child rehabilitation
CJI Surya Kant urged dedicated defence counsel for children; Justice Nagarathna cited 55% pendency before JJBs.
Supreme Court’s new sequencing of matters in cause list: fresh and early-hearing matters in Part A, after-notice in Part B
SCBA informs the revised arrangement of Cause List, to be published in 2 parts, ending the practice of assigning a sequence to matters at 10:30 a.m.
Supreme Court Bar Association announces new medical facility near D- Block for Bar Members
The proposed facilities are expected to become operational within 15 days after the Dussehra holidays, subject to completion of arrangements.
PM Modi inaugurates NGT International Conference 2026; CJI Surya Kant traces evolution of environmental jurisprudence
At the NGT International Conference 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s environmental and climate initiatives, while CJI Surya Kant traced the evolution of environmental jurisprudence and the constitutional dimensions of climate-related rights.
From building infrastructure to building trust: CJI Surya Kant emphasises Rule of Law in infrastructure delivery
Addressing the FIDIC Global Infrastructure Conference 2026, the Chief Justice of India underscored that the Rule of Law was integral to infrastructure delivery, calling for clear contractual obligations, balanced risk allocation and effective dispute resolution mechanisms.
BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum 2026: CJI Highlights Mediation, AI, Arbitration and Judicial Cooperation
At the BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum 2026, the Chief Justice welcomed judicial leaders from BRICS Member and Partner Countries, highlighting the importance of mediation, AI, arbitration, and judicial cooperation in addressing contemporary challenges and strengthening the shared values of justice.
SIAC India Conference 2026 | In keynote address, CJI Surya Kant identifies four critical challenges shaping the future of international arbitration
Delivering the keynote at SIAC’s Annual India Conference 2026 – Delhi, CJI Surya Kant identifies four “stress tests” facing modern arbitration, from AI-generated evidence to arbitration’s growing resemblance to litigation, and argues that discipline, not new rules, is the answer.
A New “Architecture of Justice”: CJI Surya Kant Inaugurates Special Exclusive Courts for NIA, UAPA, NDPS, and MCOCA Cases Open at Rouse Avenue
Calling Delhi the “nation’s laboratory for judicial innovation”, CJI Surya Kant marked the importance of specialised courts for timely and effective adjudication of complex criminal cases.
Litigation gives the final word; Mediation lets you write your own: Commonwealth Peace Mediation Conference 2026 opens in Jaipur
Judges from across the Commonwealth, India’s top law officers, and a newly launched memoir on justice, the three-day Commonwealth Peace Mediation Conference opened in Jaipur with a shared message: mediation isn’t an alternative to justice, it’s one of its truest expressions.
‘Peace is not the absence of law’: Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant charts a new vision for mediation at the Commonwealth Peace Mediation Conference 2026
From ancient village panchayats and the Mahabharata to the Mediation Act, 2023 and modern commercial disputes, Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant outlined why mediation must become a central pillar of India’s justice delivery system and the Rule of Law.
What the Supreme Court Actually Directed on NEET Paper Leak Protest Violence
The Court directed that all CCTV footage, drone footage, body-worn camera recordings, videography, wireless communication records, and PCR lodge collections related to the students’ protest be preserved.
SIAC opens Delhi Liaison Office, strengthening engagement with India’s arbitration ecosystem
SIAC has inaugurated its Delhi Liaison Office during the SIAC Annual India Conference 2026, marking a significant expansion of its presence in India and strengthening engagement with the country’s arbitration ecosystem.
“Democracies Grow Stronger When Institutions Learn from One Another”: CJI Surya Kant on Swadeshi Jurisprudence and India’s Contribution to Global Constitutional Jurisprudence at QMUL
During an interaction at Queen Mary University of London, Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant reflected on the evolution of Indian constitutional jurisprudence and its wider global relevance.
As International Arbitration Mirrors Complexities It Was Designed to Escape, Mediation Emerges as the Frontier of Commercial Agility: CJI Surya Kant at UK Supreme Court
At the UK Supreme Court, Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant urged modern legal systems to shift from “forum convenience” to “process convenience,” positioning mediation as the next frontier of commercial justice while reaffirming the complementary role of courts and arbitration.
3-Year Legal Practice Rule | Supreme Court Extends Deadline for Application to Entry-Level Judiciary Exams till further orders
Progress in 3-Year Legal Practice Rule: Supreme Court of India has now extended the last date to apply for all the active Judicial Officers Recruitment Exams across the country.
Justice Surya Kant underscores Access to Justice as the Constitutional North Star at 76th Constitution Day address
CJI Surya Kant’s Constitution Day address reaffirmed access to justice as central to India’s constitutional design.
Justice Surya Kant takes charge as 53rd Chief Justice of India: A Look at His Journey and Key Judgments
Justice Surya Kant has succeeded 52nd CJI B.R. Gavai, who demitted office on 23-11-2025. Justice Surya Kant’s Chief Justiceship will last till February 2027.
Know Your CJI Designate Justice Surya Kant who will take charge as the 53rd Chief Justice of India in November
Justice Surya Kant will take charge as Chief Justice with effect from 24-11-2025 and succeed CJI B.R. Gavai who will retire on 23-11-2025.