India's Supreme Court, led by CJI Surya Kant, firmly stated that wealthy and influential individuals cannot skip lower courts. The bench refused a direct PMLA plea, emphasizing equal justice for all citizens.
Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant inaugurated India's first paperless court in Wayanad, terming it a step towards 'green jurisprudence'. The move aims to reduce paper use and enhance judicial efficiency. Read more about this historic digital shift
India's Supreme Court urges the affluent to adopt electric vehicles, criticising car-centric culture and air quality body's inaction in Delhi's pollution battle. Read more.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant links Delhi's severe air pollution to cars being status symbols. He urges public transport use and highlights the judiciary's role in environmental protection.
India's Supreme Court partners with Bhutan's apex court for a landmark law clerk exchange program. CJI Surya Kant announces full financial support for Bhutanese clerks. Read more.
The Supreme Court of India and the Supreme Court of Bhutan sign a landmark MoU for exchanging law clerks and judicial knowledge, strengthening bilateral legal ties. Read more about this historic judicial partnership.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, addressing CNLU convocation in Patna, urged new lawyers to balance ambition with empathy and bend the arc of justice for the needy. Read his full message.
CJI Surya Kant, at CNLU Patna convocation, stated empathy in law separates just from unjust society. He urged new lawyers to bend the arc of justice for the needy.
CJI Surya Kant addressed CNLU convocation, urging new lawyers to use law for the voiceless. Over 1100 students received degrees. Read his full message on compassion in justice.
CJI Justice Surya Kant laid foundation stones for 7 infrastructure projects at Patna High Court, emphasizing technology and training to improve access to justice and tackle cybercrime.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant reveals shocking scale of cyber fraud targeting senior citizens in Bihar, urging vigilance and stronger legal safeguards. Read more.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant emphasizes urgent need for capacity building in judicial infrastructure to reduce backlog and ensure timely justice. Read his full vision.
CJI Justice Surya Kant visits Patna, lays foundation for Rs 302.56 crore Patna High Court expansion and addresses CNLU convocation. A landmark step for judicial infrastructure in Bihar.
CJI Surya Kant creates four new categories to fast-track Supreme Court cases for disabled, senior citizens, BPL individuals, and legal aid petitioners. A move to clear the massive backlog.
The Supreme Court of India convenes vacation benches, including one led by CJI Surya Kant, during the winter break—a historic first. Discover the urgent cases heard.
In a historic first, Supreme Court vacation benches, including one led by CJI Surya Kant, convened during the winter recess. The court was closed from Dec 22 to Jan 2. Read more.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant announces citizens can seek urgent hearings at night for rights protection. New rules enforce strict timelines for lawyers to ensure equal court time for all litigants.
In a rare move, the Supreme Court stays its November 20 ruling on Aravalli definition. Explore the legal precedent and environmental implications of this suo motu review.
CJI Surya Kant expresses frustration as lawyers continue mentioning urgent matters despite new rules. Meanwhile, Congress leadership upset as MPs skip crucial MGNREGA parliamentary committee meeting.
CJI Surya Kant will address Chanakya National Law University's convocation on Jan 3. Over 1,100 students to receive degrees, new auditorium & cyber centre to be inaugurated. Read for key details.
The Supreme Court has paused its earlier order on a uniform Aravalli definition. A high-powered expert committee will now conduct a holistic review of the crucial ecological issue. Read the latest developments.
CJI Surya Kant mourns the 25 lives lost in the Goa nightclub fire, calling it a national tragedy. He outlines a balanced legal approach to drug abuse, emphasizing rehabilitation over punishment for users. Read his full vision.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant outlines a plan to transform courts into multi-door dispute resolution centres, emphasising mediation. Learn about the push for over 2.5 lakh trained mediators.
Punjab & Haryana HC judges visited Hisar to review preparations for CJI Justice Surya Kant's visit in Jan 2026, where he will inaugurate new courts and interact with the bar. Read more.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant advocates for a national-level legal academy to address emerging challenges from artificial intelligence and cybercrimes. Read his full address from the Goa conference.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant pitches a 'multi-door courthouse' model for comprehensive dispute resolution, integrating mediation, arbitration, and litigation. Explore the future of India's justice system.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Supreme Court judges will attend a two-day National Conference on Mediation in Goa, focusing on strengthening ADR mechanisms. Read more.
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand authorities as 'silent spectators' to systematic forest land grabbing in Rishikesh. Orders inquiry, halts construction. Next hearing on Jan 5.
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law held its 7th convocation, awarding degrees to 725 students. CJI Justice Surya Kant delivered a powerful address, urging graduates to be nation builders. Read more.
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar skipped VIP protocol, standing in a queue to pay Rs 3,500 at a Haryana cultural event in Delhi. Read about the gesture and other political updates.