Supreme Court of India
In a letter to CJI, Bar Council of Delhi condemns unsubstantiated personal attacks on Judges, urges Bar members and citizens to uphold judicial dignity
The Bar Council of Delhi stated that uncorroborated and sensational allegations made without concrete evidence can create unjustified prejudice, hinder the regular functioning of the justice delivery system and lower the dignity of courts in the eyes of the public.
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 to host National Consultation on ten years of Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, on 10 – 11 October
The Supreme Court of India will host a two-day national consultation on ten years of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, on 10 – 11 October 2026 to review implementation challenges and identify priorities for strengthening child protection and juvenile justice.
NLU Assam to Hold Fourth Convocation on October 10, 2026; Justice Vikram Nath to Grace the Occasion as Chief Guest
National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam, will hold its Fourth Convocation on October 10, 2026, celebrating 81 graduates in the presence of Supreme Court Judges Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan.
Tamil Nadu appoints Prashanto Chandra Sen, Haripriya Padmanabhan as Additional Advocates General for Supreme Court
The Government of Tamil Nadu has appointed Senior Advocates Prashanto Chandra Sen and Haripriya Padmanabhan as Additional Advocates General to represent the State before the Supreme Court under Rule 5 of the 2017 Law Officers Rules.
President appoints Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari as Acting Chief Justice of Uttaranchal High Court
The President has appointed Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari as Acting Chief Justice of the Uttaranchal High Court with effect from 9 October 2026, following the retirement of Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta on 8 October 2026.
President appoints 3 Chief Justices Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, Sunita Agarwal and Aparesh Kumar Singh as Supreme Court Judges
The President has appointed Justices Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, Sunita Agarwal and Aparesh Kumar Singh as Judges of the Supreme Court, following the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendations dated 28 September 2026.
CJI Surya Kant Engages with CNLU Students at ‘Perspect & Open House’; Discusses First-Generation Lawyers, Judicial Appointments, Legal Education and Constitutional Rights
The interaction was attended by Justice V. Kameswar Rao, Chief Justice of the Patna High Court and Chancellor of CNLU, and Prof. (Dr.) Faizan Mustafa, Vice-Chancellor, CNLU, along with members of the faculty and students at the University.
Supreme Court Collegium recommends 11 Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Uttaranchal High Courts
On 23 September 2026, the Supreme Court Collegium has recommended 11 Additional Judges for appointment as Permanent Judges of the Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Uttarakhand High Courts.
Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Arun Palli’s Dynamic Career and Notable Judgments
Recommended by Supreme Court Collegium on 27 May 2026, Justice Arun Palli took oath as a Supreme Court Judge along with four other Judges on 2 June 2026.
India Digital ADR Summit 2026 opens in NFSU Gandhinagar: Justice Rajesh Bindal cautions against outsourcing human thinking to AI
At the summit’s inaugural ceremony, marked by the ceremonial lighting of the lamp and the unveiling of SAMYAK, IDDRC’s new ODR platform, Prof. Purvi Pokhariyal outlined NFSU’s plans to digitise dispute resolution from filing to award.
Landmark Constitutional Law Judgments in 2025 by the Supreme Court of India (Part III of IV)
by Siddharth R. Gupta* and Alfishan Nayab**
From Judicial Restraint to Institutional Reform: Key messages from Justices K.V. Viswanathan and P.S. Narsimha at GHAC Arbitration Week
At the inaugural ceremony of GHAC Arbitration Week 2026, Justice K.V. Viswanathan underscored restrained judicial intervention and institutional confidence, while Justice P.S. Narsimha, who could not attend the event in person, sent a message laying out a roadmap for organised institutional arbitration.
Ceremonial Bench at the Supreme Court of India 22 August 2026
by Justice Sanjay Karol*
Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Dynamic Career and Important Judgments of Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra
Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, started his legal career from the District Courts and then High Courts of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, was later appointed as Supreme Court Judge on 18 May 2023.
CJI Surya Kant on Justice Sanjay Karol’s Judicial Philosophy
CJI Surya Kant on retired Justice Sanjay Karol’s judicial philosophy, at his farewell hosted by the SCBA. Video Courtesy: SCBA YT
A mother’s daily care for her children counts too: Supreme Court on why her income, by itself, cannot halve father’s liability to maintain
The Court held that considering the parties’ status, the father’s admitted income and the needs of the 2 school-going daughters, maintenance of ₹60,000 per month was just and reasonable.