Supreme Court Slams Uttarakhand for Forest Land Encroachment
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand authorities as 'silent spectators' to systematic forest land grabbing in Rishikesh. Orders inquiry, halts construction. Next hearing on Jan 5.
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Supreme Court Registry to Scrutinise Urgent Cases: CJI
CJI Surya Kant instructs Supreme Court Registry to carefully examine urgent cases for appropriate listing. Special vacation benches are currently operational for immediate hearings. Read the full details.
SC Says Courts Must Protect Animals from Commercial Ventures
The Supreme Court has ruled that courts must lean in favor of animals, who are silent victims of commercial projects. Read the full judgment and its implications for wildlife protection in India.
Special SC Vacation Bench Led by CJI to Sit on December 22
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will lead a special vacation bench on December 22 to hear urgent matters. This move ensures judicial access during the Supreme Court's winter break.
SC Helps Young Advocate in Property Fight, Cites Article 32
Supreme Court intervenes to protect a young advocate and her mother from harassment over ancestral property. CJI Surya Kant emphasizes the poor's first right to justice. Read the full story.
Supreme Court to Hear Urgent Matters on December 22
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant announced that one or two Supreme Court benches may sit on December 22 to hear urgent cases. The registry will verify the urgency before listing. Read for details.
SC Collegium Recommends 5 New HC Chief Justices
The Supreme Court collegium, led by CJI Surya Kant, has proposed the appointment of five high court judges as chief justices and transferred the Meghalaya CJ. Get the full list of recommendations and details here.
SC Bench Acknowledges Corruption Trend in Judiciary
Supreme Court CJI Surya Kant highlights a worrying trend of judges passing questionable orders before retirement. Details on the MP judge's suspension case and the court's strong remarks.
SC Asks Centre, Bar for Security Proposals After CJI Incident
The Supreme Court directs the Centre and SCBA to propose security measures after a shoe was hurled at CJI Chandrachud. Read the latest updates on judicial security.
CJI Advocates Tech-Driven Prison Reforms for Reintegration
CJI Surya Kant calls for modernising India's prisons with digital training & UK-style monitoring chips. Aim: transform jails into 'engines of reintegration'. Read the full plan.
Ex-CJI Gavai defends SC creamy layer verdict, questions critics
Retired CJI Bhushan Gavai addresses criticism of the Supreme Court's verdict extending creamy layer to SCs. He asks if the same yardstick applies to a CJI's son and a labourer's child. Read his full defence.
CJI: Call prisons 'correctional homes', not jails
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant advocates renaming prisons to 'sudhar grih' to focus on rehabilitation. He spoke at the inauguration of an ITI in Bhondsi jail complex.
CJI: Rename prisons as correction homes, focus on skill development
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant emphasizes prisoner reintegration through skill development at Gurgaon event. Calls for a shift from retribution to correctional justice.
Ex-CJI Gavai faced community flak for creamy layer advocacy
Former CJI B R Gavai disclosed facing backlash from his own community for supporting the creamy layer principle in reservations. Read his full lecture insights here.
CJI Surya Kant Focuses on Affordable, Timely Justice for All
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, pledged to reduce litigation costs and set reasonable case timelines to make the Supreme Court accessible to every citizen. Read his full vision for judicial reform.
CJI Surya Kant says judiciary 'overcautious' on AI use
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant states the judiciary is being overly cautious in implementing AI. Get the full details on the balance between technology and tradition in India's courts.
High Court Launches Skill Programs in Burail Jail
CJI Surya Kant to inaugurate vocational training at Model Jail, Burail, and a month-long anti-drug campaign. New ITI courses aim to rehabilitate inmates.
CJI Inaugurates Prison Reform Programme in Patiala Jail
Chief Justice of India inaugurates a major correctional reform initiative in Punjab, aiming to provide certified vocational training to 2,500 inmates across 24 jails. Read about the new paradigm for rehabilitation.
Gavai, Gopinath to Brief Panel on One Nation One Election
Former CJI B.R. Gavai and IMF's Gita Gopinath will brief a Parliament panel on the 'One Nation One Election' bill. Senior lawyer Kapil Sibal and EC officials are also invited. Read key details.
Gavai, Gopinath to Appear Before Panel on One Nation One Election
Former CJI B.R. Gavai and IMF's Gita Gopinath will testify before a parliamentary committee examining the 'One Nation One Election' bill on Dec 10. Key stakeholders to present views.
SC Doubts Stubble Burning Sole Cause of Delhi Smog
Chief Justice Kant highlights it's easy to blame farmers for Delhi's air pollution crisis. The Supreme Court questions if stubble burning is the only reason. Read the full analysis.
CJI on Integrity as Legal Profession's Foundation
CJI Justice Surya Kant emphasizes integrity as essential for legal profession survival amid digital challenges. He draws constitutional parallels with traditional khaat at Sonipat event.
CJI: Basic Structure Doctrine Protects Indian Democracy
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant hails the basic structure doctrine as the conscience of Indian democracy, preventing absolutism. A profound affirmation of constitutionalism.
CJI: Imaandari sustains justice and reputation
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant tells students that integrity is essential for sustaining justice and upholding the Constitution. Read how morality shapes India's future.
CJI Applauds Judges' Participation in Badminton Event
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant commends judges' participation in All India Judges Badminton Championship, highlighting importance of mental and physical fitness for judiciary.
CJI: Will sit in court till midnight for poor litigants
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant pledges to work until midnight to ensure justice for the poorest litigants, marking a new priority for the judiciary. Read his powerful commitment.
SC on Election Commission's SIR Exercise: Fair Process Key
Supreme Court hears arguments on Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. CJI emphasizes fair, transparent processes can be adopted. Next hearing December 2.
Virtual Supreme Court Hearings Proposed Due to Pollution
CJI Surya Kant considers shifting Supreme Court to virtual mode amid severe Delhi pollution, while court summons education secretary over EWS students' online class access. Read full details.
CJI Seeks National Judicial Policy for Court Coherence
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant advocates for a national judicial policy to ensure predictability and bridge the access to justice gap. Learn how this aims to transform India's legal system.
CJI Seeks National Judicial Policy for Court Coherence
CJI Surya Kant proposes a national judicial policy to ensure predictability and bridge the gap in access to justice. Learn how this aims to transform India's legal system.
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