Chief Justice of India

‘Will not allow anyone to defame institution’: CJI takes exception to NCERT’s Class 8 book section on ‘corruption in judiciary’

February 26, 2026 1:38 am

A chapter in the new NCERT Class 8 Social Science textbook mentions ‘corruption at various levels of the judiciary’ and ‘massive backlog’ as among the ‘challenges’ faced by the judicial system.

Rohtak has been my source of inspiration: CJI Surya Kant

February 15, 2026 3:57 am

Earlier, Justice Surya Kant inaugurated the newly constructed Golden Jubilee Gate at Maharshi Dayanand University and planted a sapling, emphasising the importance of environmental conservation.

SC stays Calcutta High Court order disqualifying Mukul Roy for defecting to TMC

January 16, 2026 2:54 pm

Last year, Mukul Roy was disqualified as a member of the West Bengal Assembly under the anti-defection law for switching over to the TMC after having been elected on a BJP ticket.

From cybercrime to commerce, lawyers must adapt to changing times: CJI Surya Kant

January 10, 2026 1:26 pm

“It was a district Judge who told a senior member of the Bar – why are you wasting him here? After that, I went to Chandigarh," CJI said.

Delhi Confidential: Mention Not

December 30, 2025 2:42 am

The CJI specified that barring extraordinary situations, matters requiring urgent hearing would be listed automatically.

BR Gavai at Idea Exchange: ‘Scrutiny should not affect judges. They are answerable to their conscience... not whether people will like their decision’

December 15, 2025 7:55 am

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, who recently retired as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI), left a lasting imprint on the country’s judicial landscape through some landmark judgements.

Justice Surya Kant takes oath as 53rd Chief Justice of India: Village celebrates journey of its ‘Surya’

November 25, 2025 1:54 am

In Hisar, his former classmates who continue to call him ‘Surya’ fondly, exchanged congratulatory messages and memories.

An open letter to the new Chief Justice: A five-point action plan for His Lordship

November 25, 2025 11:33 am

SC’s role during the Emergency is a reminder that vigilance through institutional checks and balances is the most important way we can protect and promote people’s rights.

Key cases before new Supreme Court Chief Justice Surya Kant

November 22, 2025 5:54 pm

New CJI Surya Kant’s tenure will be relatively long, offering his bench an extended opportunity to adjudicate several high-profile constitutional and social cases.

Judges no more feudal lords, ensure no extravagance at new HC building: CJI Gavai

November 05, 2025 10:20 pm

Justice B R Gavai referred to comments by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who was also present at the event.

What Justice Chandrachud said during the aadhaar verdict

June 22, 2020 6:15 pm

What Justice DY Chandrachud said during the aadhaar verdict, many agree, will have implications in the future. He was the judge who did not agree with the majority opinion of the bench on many key issues. Here's what he said.

Congress has no faith in us or any other institution because it has no faith in itself: Narendra Modi

June 22, 2020 6:21 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Congress party has no faith in the government, the CJI, the RBI or any international organisation that gives data on India's growth. He said it is because Congress has no faith in itself.

Sec 377 profiles: I wrote about my male crushes in my diary and one day my mother read it all

June 22, 2020 6:22 pm

INTERVIEW: Debottam Saha, an IITian and a petitioner in the section 377 case tells us, among other things, what he hopes the verdict will change.

Fali S Nariman Interview: Congress' charges for impeachment of Chief Justice Dipak Misra are frivolous

June 22, 2020 6:25 pm

In an interview to The Indian Express, senior jurist Fali S Nariman rubbished the charges leveled by the Congress party on the issue of impeaching the Chief Justice of India. This is what he said. 

Dipak Misra, New Chief Justice Of India, Sworn In

June 22, 2020 6:55 pm

T S Thakur To Succeed H L Dattu As New Chief Justice Of India

November 05, 2015 1:15 am