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May 12, 2026, 04:04 PM - 3 min read
The CJI announced the constitution of the ‘Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee’ to address infrastructural deficiencies in courts through substantial financial support from the government.Apart from Justice Kumar, the committee will comprise Justices Debangsu Basak, Ashwani Kumar Mishra, Somasekhar Sundaresan of the high courts of Calcutta, Punjab and Haryana, and Bombay, respectively.
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May 10, 2026, 08:17 PM - 3 min read
Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant presided over the book launch event that was also attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. At the launch of Tushar Mehta's two books in Delhi, CJI Surya Kant praised its courtroom humour and detail. He said the writing shows law is shaped not only by judgments but also by human drama and wit.
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May 10, 2026, 03:21 PM - 3 min read
The CJI said that such false remarks do not reflect his views and character, and warned that the "full might of the law" will fall upon those propagating such fake remarks.
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May 1, 2026, 09:14 PM - 4 min read
The Trinamool Congress has moved the Supreme Court against the Election Commission’s directive on appointing central staff for vote counting in West Bengal, alleging bias. The matter is likely to be heard on Saturday ahead of counting on May 4.
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April 30, 2026, 04:33 PM - 3 min read
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will visit Sikkim from May 1 for three days to review key schemes and interact with communities, while Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will attend a national IT conference.
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April 26, 2026, 04:01 PM - 3 min read
He outlined four specific roles for former judges in this framework: as mediators and arbitrators in commercial and family matters, as legal educators in schools, colleges, and Gram Panchayats to explain legal rights in plain language; as pre-litigation counsellors; and as institution builders mentoring the next generation of mediators and legal aid lawyers.
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April 24, 2026, 01:43 PM - 3 min read
“As a citizen of India, I was very happy to see the voting percentage. When people exercise the right to vote, this strengthens the democratic setup,” the CJI said.
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April 22, 2026, 05:55 PM - 3 min read
A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi made it clear that non-compliance with its earlier order dated March 13, 2026 would invite strict consequences.
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April 20, 2026, 02:36 PM - 2 min read
A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi observed that the Court cannot delve into such issues.The Court also criticised the petitioner for approaching it again on this matter, despite a similar plea being dismissed in 2024. The Bench warned it would ban entry of the petitioner into the court if he came up with plea again.
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April 20, 2026, 01:56 PM - 3 min read
The Chief Justice made this revelation when Attorney General for India R Venkataramani mentioned the suo motu case taken on the issue, seeking adjournment from the listed date on the ground that inter-departmental meetings are going on.
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April 19, 2026, 08:56 PM - 3 min read
The CJI was speaking at the inauguration of the Additional Court Buildings at the Madurai District Court Campus, under the auspices of the Madras High Court.The CJI observed that for the overwhelming majority of citizens, district courts represent both the first and final point of interaction with the justice system. In that sense, he noted, while constitutional courts may interpret, refine, and shape the law, it is the district judiciary that operationalises it in the everyday lives of litigants.
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April 18, 2026, 04:53 PM - 3 min read
Asserting that technology must remain an aid, not a substitute, he said the integration of Artificial Intelligence into the judicial process must be guided by a principle of balance—leveraging its benefits to enhance efficiency while steadfastly preserving the human intellect, experience, and constitutional conscience that lie at the heart of justice.
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