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'You're dialling the wrong number, this is the season for protest': CJI quips at plea on reservation
India | Nov 04, 2026, 09:29 PM ISTDuring the hearing on the plea seeking rotation of SC/ST-reserved constituencies, the CJI urged the petitioner to raise the issue with elected representatives. "Gather some courage, raise your voice and say that the time has come for the legislature to take some steps in this direction," he said.
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OPINION | Why CJI declined to meet Opposition in SC?
India | Oct 13, 2026, 03:47 PM ISTLeader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and other leaders on Monday filed a petition in the Supreme Court over alleged large-scale voter deletions and irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
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'All anti-India gangs are joining hands': Rijiju slams Cong over post demanding CJI's resignation
India | Oct 12, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTSharing an interview clip of former PM Indira Gandhi, Rijiju in its X post said, "Congress is world’s most democratic party! One family will forever rule and rest Congressis are unabashedly proud to be ruled by one family. Those genuine Congressmen who dared to call Pappu, have left the party."
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CJI Surya Kant breaks silence on refusing to meet Rahul Gandhi, says 'Doors of SC open to all'
India | Oct 12, 2026, 11:32 AM ISTThe INDIA bloc had requested for a meeting with Surya Kant on Monday, but the Chief Justice has refused to meet them, saying similar matters are sub judice on the judicial side in the Supreme Court.
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CJI rejects Rahul Gandhi's meeting request over 'vote chori' ahead of INDIA bloc's march to SC
India | Oct 11, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTOpposition parties have announced a protest march to the Supreme Court on Monday and submit a memorandum to the CJI over allegations of 'vote chori', the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, and their demand for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
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Judiciary proactively tackling digital arrest scams instead of waiting for Parliament, says CJI Kant
India | Aug 30, 2026, 10:33 AM ISTChief Justice of India Surya Kant said the Indian judiciary has proactively tackled emerging fraudulent schemes such as digital arrest scams. He also highlighted due process, proportionality and the presumption of innocence in economic crime cases.
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Supreme Court reconstitutes bench to hear pending petitions challenging landmark 2022 PMLA verdict
India | Aug 22, 2026, 11:28 PM ISTPreviously, the matter was before a bench comprising Justice Surya Kant, Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, and Justice N. Kotiswar Singh. The Chief Justice noted that continuing the hearing with the previous bench would have required reconstituting three existing benches.
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CJI calls out 'reckless reporting', says no plea filed in SC over police action on CJP protesters
India | Jul 25, 2026, 01:26 AM ISTChief Justice of India Surya Kant dismissed as "reckless" media reports claiming that he had refused an urgent hearing on the July 20 police action against students.
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'Don't waste our time': CJI Surya Kant during hearing on plea over police action on CJP protesters
India | Jul 22, 2026, 12:10 PM ISTWhen the lawyer pointed out that videos showing police excesses existed, the CJI said, "We are not interested in videos. We don't have time to watch videos."
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Supreme Court Collegium recommends five names for elevation as apex court judges
India | May 27, 2026, 10:21 PM ISTIn a significant move aimed at strengthening the judiciary, the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, earlier this month approved a proposal to increase the sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court from 33 to 37, excluding the Chief Justice of India.
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'Don't take it so sentimentally,' says CJI Surya Kant amid row over 'cockroach' remark
India | May 25, 2026, 04:30 PM ISTTwo Public Interest Litigations (PILs) were mentioned before the court. One petition sought directions against the alleged commercial use and circulation of courtroom exchanges on social media and other platforms. Another sought a probe into activities linked to the satirical online movement.
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CJI Surya Kant launches 'Nurturing Future of the Judiciary' e-souvenir at Chhattisgarh High Court
chhattisgarh | Feb 22, 2026, 09:44 PM ISTJustice Surya Kant digitally unveiled the Chhattisgarh State Judicial Academy's 2026 e-souvenir, "Nurturing the Future of the Judiciary," spotlighting its remarkable rise. This online archive charts the institution's path from basic roots to a vanguard of advanced legal education.
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'Delhi pollution has made it tough to go on walks': CJI Surya Kant laments issues amid choking AQI
India | Nov 26, 2025, 05:49 PM ISTSpeaking during a Supreme Court hearing, CJI Surya Kant said he himself faced issues due to the worsening air quality in Delhi after going for a 55-minute walk outside.
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Justice system must inspire confidence, compassion in women: CJI-designate Surya Kant
India | Nov 02, 2025, 11:24 PM ISTJustice Vikram Nath of the Supreme Court, who serves as the chairman of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee, emphasised that a society’s true measure of progress lies in the advancement of its women, quoting Dr BR Ambedkar.
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Justice Surya Kant appointed next Chief Justice of India, to take charge on November 24
India | Oct 30, 2025, 11:51 PM ISTJustice Surya Kant will be the 53rd CJI of the country and will remain in office for 15 months till February 9, 2027.
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Justice Surya Kant to succeed BR Gavai as Chief Justice; name sent to Centre
India | Oct 27, 2025, 11:00 AM ISTJustice Kant will assume the office after Gavai retires on November 23. He will be the 53rd CJI of the country and will remain in office till February 9, 2027.
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Advocate Rakesh Kishore, who attempted to throw shoe at CJI Gavai, suspended from SC Bar Association
India | Oct 09, 2025, 12:43 PM ISTThe incident happened on October 6 when Kishore, 71, allegedly took off his shoes and reportedly tried to throw them at the Bench led by the Chief Justice of India. Despite this, the Chief Justice stayed calm and asked the lawyers to carry on with their arguments.
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Lawyer attempts to throw shoe at CJI BR Gavai in Supreme Court: 'Won't tolerate insult to Sanatan'
India | Oct 06, 2025, 01:36 PM ISTA lawyer reportedly attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai during a hearing. The accused was immediately detained.
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Indian legal system governed by law, not by bulldozer rule: Chief Justice BR Gavai's big remarks
India | Oct 03, 2025, 11:46 PM ISTCJI Gavai invoked Gandhi’s philosophy, stating that any decision should consider its impact on the poorest and most marginalised individuals. Referring to Ambedkar, he said the Constitution has carefully laid out rules and procedures to prevent misuse of power and ensure justice for all.
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'I respect all religions': CJI Gavai after his alleged remark on Vishnu idol in Khajuraho stirs row
India | Sep 18, 2025, 02:55 PM ISTA bench headed by CJI BR Gavai had dismissed a plea seeking restoration of a damaged Lord Vishnu idol in Madhya Pradesh. While delivering the order, the CJI asked the petition to "go and ask the deity itself to do something".