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  Justice system must inspire confidence, compassion in women: CJI-designate Surya Kant

  India | November 02, 2025 23:24 IST

  Justice 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 | October 30, 2025 23:51 IST

  Justice 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 | October 27, 2025 11:00 IST

  Justice 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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  CJI Gavai reiterates stand on shoe attack, says 'for us it is a forgotten chapter'

  India | October 09, 2025 15:40 IST

  Shoe attack on CJI Gavai: The Supreme Court Bar Association terminated the membership of lawyer Rakesh Kishore, who attempted to hurl a shoe at Chief Justice of India inside the courtroom, after finding him guilty of grave misconduct.

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  PM Modi condemns attack on CJI BR Gavai: 'Reprehensible act, has angered every Indian'

  India | October 06, 2025 23:47 IST

  Earlier in the day, a 71-year-old lawyer, identified as Rakesh Kishore, tried to hurl a shoe towards the CJI in his courtroom in the Supreme Court. However, BR Gavai remained unfazed during the incident and asked the security personnel and other officials present there to ignore it.

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  Lawyer attempts to throw shoe at CJI BR Gavai in Supreme Court: 'Won't tolerate insult to Sanatan'

  India | October 06, 2025 13:36 IST

  A 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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  Rights without knowledge are of no use, says CJI Gavai

  Jammu and Kashmir | July 27, 2025 15:15 IST

  In his address, CJI BR Gavai also emphasised the need to rectify the past's aberrations and restore the old Kashmir, where all communities lived in harmony.

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  CJI BR Gavai hospitalised after contracting severe infection during his recent Telangana visit

  India | July 14, 2025 16:05 IST

  Officials familiar with the matter have expressed optimism, saying Justice Gavai is recovering steadily and is likely to return to his official responsibilities within the next couple of days. The CJI did not hold court on Monday on the conclusion of the partial working days.

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  Supreme Court seeks immediate eviction of former CJI Chandrachud from official residence

  India | July 06, 2025 23:39 IST

  Chandrachud admitted that the delay in securing a suitable private residence for his family was a personal matter. He mentioned that the issue had already been brought to the attention of Supreme Court judges and relevant officials.

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  CJI Gavai gets emotional in Nagpur, recalls father's sacrifices, why he chose law

  India | June 28, 2025 11:53 IST

  Speaking to a gathering of legal professionals, CJI Gavai revealed that he had once aspired to become an architect, but his father's wishes led him down a different path.

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  'Constitution, not Parliament is supreme, democracy pillars must function under it': CJI BR Gavai

  India | June 26, 2025 13:32 IST

  The Chief Justice said the Parliament has the authority to amend the Constitution, but it cannot alter its basic structure.

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  CJI Gavai focuses on key role of 'judges', says 'they can't ignore ground realities...'

  India | May 18, 2025 7:52 IST

  Justice Gavai said that he will make an attempt to reach the commonest mind of this country, the vast majority of its citizens, so that the vision and promise of the Constitution- social and economic equality along with political equality- is brought into reality.

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  Justice BR Gavai's Journey from the Slums to the Supreme Court's Top Seat

  Originals | May 14, 2025 19:07 IST

  Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India on Wednesday, succeeding Justice Khanna. He is the first Buddhist and only the second Dalit, after CJI KG Balakrishnan in 2007, to hold the nation's highest judicial position.

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  Justice BR Gavai takes oath as 52nd Chief Justice of India

  India | May 14, 2025 10:50 IST

  When asked if he would join politics like his father, Justice Gavai said, "I have no political ambitions. I have decided not to take any post-retirement assignments or posts. Any other assignment is also below the CJI post, and Governor is also below the CJI post."

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  Justice BR Gavai takes oath as 52nd CJI: Know all about him and his key judgments

  India | May 14, 2025 10:33 IST

  Justice BR Gavai to take oath as 52nd CJI today: Born on 24th November, 1960, at Amravati, he joined the Bar on 16th March, 1985 and worked with late Bar. Raja S. Bhonsale, former Advocate General and Judge of the High Court, till 1987.

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  President Murmu approves BR Gavai as 52nd Chief Justice of India, oath taking on May 14

  India | April 29, 2025 23:31 IST

  Justice BR Gavai has been appointed as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, becoming the second CJI from the Scheduled Caste community, with his oath scheduled for May 14, 2025.

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  BR Gavai to become Chief Justice of India, oath on May 14 | 16 April | Speed News

  Originals | April 16, 2025 23:48 IST

  BR Gavai to become Chief Justice of India, oath on May 14. CJI raises concern, says Delhi HC is reportedly on Waqf land during Waqf Act hearing. Supreme Court warns Telangana, threatens action over illegal Hyderabad tree-cutting spree. Get all the latest updates in today's Speed News.

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  Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai to become Chief Justice of India on May 14: Know everything about him

  India | April 16, 2025 15:18 IST

  Justice BR Gavai will be the next Chief Justice of India. He will take oath as CJI on May 14. Current Chief Justice Sanjeev Khanna will retire on May 13 and Justice Gavai will take charge the very next day. He will be the second Dalit Chief Justice of the country.

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  Chief Election Commissioner appointment | What is selection process and row over new law?

  Explainers | February 17, 2025 12:40 IST

  The Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar is set to retire on February 18. The Selection Committee, as per the new act, is conducting a process to make a fresh appointment. However, the legal validity of the act has been challenged in the court and the case is listed on February 19.

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  Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar questions CJI's role in 'Executive Appointments': 'How can...'

  India | February 15, 2025 11:10 IST

  The timing of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's statement is crucial as a panel is set to select the next the next Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). Current CEC Rajiv Kumar retires on February 18.