Cji List
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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".
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'See what is happening in neighbouring countries': CJI Gavai hails Constitution amid Nepal violence
India | Sep 10, 2025, 04:23 PM ISTNepal is reeling under severe violence led by Gen Z. The protests initially erupted due to the government's ban on social media platforms but later turned into an anti-corruption movement. The angry protestors took to the streets and torched several government and private buildings.
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Chief Justice on Supreme Court's relocation order of stray dogs: 'I will look into it'
India | Aug 13, 2025, 01:10 PM ISTA bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan on August 11, noting an "extremely grim" situation caused by stray dog bites and rabies cases, especially among children, directed Delhi-NCR authorities to permanently relocate all stray dogs to shelters at the earliest.
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CJI Gavai inaugurates Gauhati High Court Bench in Itanagar, emphasises justice at people's doorsteps
India | Aug 10, 2025, 03:49 PM ISTCommending Arunachal Pradesh's unity in diversity, the CJI said, the state has 26 major tribes and over 100 sub-tribes. The government has made efforts to preserve and promote the traditions and culture of every tribe.
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'Won't accept any government position': CJI Gavai on post-retirement plans | Video
India | Jul 26, 2025, 12:19 PM ISTA large crowd gathered in the village to welcome CJI Gavai. Upon arrival, he reminisced about his childhood memories and became emotional while visiting his old house, sharing several touching moments from his early years.
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CJI Gavai gets emotional in Nagpur, recalls father's sacrifices, why he chose law
India | Jun 28, 2025, 11:53 AM ISTSpeaking 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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CJI Gavai calls Yogi Adityanath one of India's most powerful and hardworking chief ministers
Uttar Pradesh | May 31, 2025, 09:25 PM ISTCJI Gavai praised the Indian Constitution for uniting the nation during crises and lauded CM Yogi Adityanath as one of the country's most powerful and hardworking leaders at the inauguration of new legal infrastructure in Allahabad High Court.
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Vice President Dhankhar backs CJI BR Gavai on protocol, says 'I am also a sufferer'
India | May 19, 2025, 11:10 PM ISTVice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday backed Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai's call for strict adherence to protocol, lamenting the absence of the vice-president's portrait alongside those of the president and prime minister. Dhankhar said he too had experienced protocol lapses at times.