The Supreme Court has taken steps to utilise retired High Court judges to tackle the massive backlog of 63.6 lakh pending cases. New guidelines address seniority concerns to facilitate appointments. Read more.
Bombay HC Judge Justice Mahesh Sonak recommended for elevation as Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court by SC Collegium. Learn about his career and background.
Supreme Court collegium approves Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak of Bombay HC as the next Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court. He will succeed Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan, who retires on January 8, 2025.
Supreme Court's sharp remarks in stray dogs case as scheduled hearing before a special bench is cancelled. Kapil Sibal informs bench. Details inside.
The Supreme Court has directed that information on linked or cross cases must be included in chargesheets to allow courts to club trials, preventing delays and anomalies in the criminal justice system.
Supreme Court dismisses plea against Bombay HC's Kolhapur circuit bench, calling it a step to bring justice closer. Bench inaugurated on August 17 serves six districts.
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.
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.
Supreme Court grants bail to man held for 2 years under UAPA without chargesheet, calling the prolonged custody 'absolutely unjustified'. Read the full legal analysis.
India's Supreme Court declined to entertain a PIL seeking AI regulation in courts but acknowledged the concerns. The CJI invited the petitioner to submit recommendations directly to the court. Read the full story.
The Supreme Court has agreed to consider listing Tamil Nadu's plea challenging a High Court order related to a temple lamp lighting dispute. Get the latest updates on this legal tussle.
India's Supreme Court clarifies a prosecutor's duty is to assist justice, not just secure convictions. Bench of Justices Karol & Singh overturns three murder convictions. Read the landmark ruling.
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.
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.
Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna emphasizes judicial continuity, stating verdicts shouldn't be discarded with judge changes. Read her crucial insights on India's legal system.
Supreme Court streamlines case listing with automatic listing system & 2-day hearings for liberty matters. New guidelines effective December 1 aim to reduce pendency. Read more.
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.
Former CJI B R Gavai celebrates Constitution Day, calling India's founding document a 'living, timeless' guide that continues to shape the nation's democratic journey. Read his powerful insights.
Former CJI B.R. Gavai clarifies he never faced executive pressure, discusses judicial activism limits, and explains legal recourse in demolition cases. Read the full interview.
Former CJI BR Gavai denies experiencing executive pressure, defends Collegium system's transparency, and discusses judicial boundaries. Read his exclusive insights on judiciary independence.
Supreme Court expresses displeasure as only 11 states file CCTV compliance affidavits. Centre and states get 3-week deadline. Non-compliance may summon officials.
Justice Surya Kant takes oath as India's 53rd Chief Justice. Hisar district courts erupt in celebration as lawyers dance, hold havan and blood donation camp to honor native son.
Justice Surya Kant sworn in as 53rd Chief Justice of India until 2027. Hisar village celebrates with laddoo distribution. Former classmates recall his journey from Petwar to Supreme Court.
Justice Surya Kant, the 53rd Chief Justice of India, begins his nearly 15-month tenure. In an exclusive interview, he shares his journey from farming fields to Supreme Court and outlines his priorities for judiciary reform.
Karnataka High Court dismisses petition challenging Chinnaswamy stadium stampede investigation. Bench says report can't be set aside on mere assumptions. Full details inside.
Justice Surya Kant sworn in as India's 53rd Chief Justice. He took oath in Hindi and will hold office until February 9, 2027. Read about his journey and key verdicts.
In a remarkable display of protocol adherence, former CJI Bhushan Gavai left his official vehicle for successor Justice Surya Kant at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Witness this significant judicial transition moment.
Former CJI BR Gavai creates new tradition by leaving official Mercedes for successor Justice Surya Kant after swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Read about this historic gesture.
Justice Surya Kant takes oath as India's 53rd Chief Justice, becoming first CJI from Haryana. Learn about his journey from humble beginnings to landmark judgments shaping Indian judiciary.
Justice Surya Kant sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India. His tenure until 2027 is set to shape key constitutional and social matters. Read more.