New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday expressed disappointment over the slow pace of trial in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case and directed the trial court to take lawful measures to secure the presence of witnesses while ensuring compliance with the witness protection scheme.A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi highlighted with concern that no prosecution witness had been examined during the last two months despite the issuance of ba…
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New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concerns over excessive judicial intervention in matters of religion, orally observing that indiscriminate challenges to religious practices before Constitutional courts could disrupt the civilisational fabric of India. A nine-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant was hearing arguments in the Sabarimala reference matter, which involves broader constitutional questions concerning the scope of reli…
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Stressing that social justice must remain the cornerstone of a humane and equitable society, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Wednesday cautioned that the rapid rise of artificial intelligence is exhibiting an inherent bias against the poor.Delivering the 8th Dinkar Memorial Lecture on “Rashmirathi: The Epic of Social Justice”, organised by Respect India, CJI Surya Kant said the ideals of equality and human dignity found powerful expression in the works of R…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) In a continued push towards ensuring accessible and expeditious justice, the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) will organise the second National Lok Adalat of 2026 on May 9 across the country. The nationwide initiative, to be held under the leadership of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, Patron-in-Chief of NALSA, and Justice Vikram Nath, Executive Chairman, seeks to promote amicable settlement of disputes and reduce the burden on courts through participator…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned the locus and intent of the Indian Young Lawyers’ Association in filing the public interest litigation (PIL) that led to the much-debated Sabarimala judgment, with a nine-judge Constitution Bench repeatedly asking why a lawyers’ body had chosen to intervene in a matter concerning religious practices. Hearing the Sabarimala review reference, the Bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and comprising Justices B.V. …
Gangtok, May 1 (IANS) Sikkim on Friday was officially declared the country’s first paperless judiciary, marking a major milestone in India’s judicial digitalisation drive. The formal declaration was made by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant during a conclave in Gangtok, attended by judges, legal experts, advocates, and policymakers from across the country. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Justice of India said access to justice in remote and difficult terrains was undergoing a funda…
Jaipur, April 25 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Saturday emphasised the continued importance of retired judges in strengthening the judiciary, likening them to Rajasthan’s traditional “bawris” (stepwells) that serve as vital reservoirs during times of drought. Addressing a one-day seminar titled ‘The Bench Beyond Retirement’ in Jaipur, the CJI said former judges act as a dependable resource during institutional stress, much like stepwells that sustain communities in arid regio…
Jaipur, April 25 (IANS) The Chief Justice of India (CJI), Surya Kant, will address a one-day seminar titled ‘The Bench Beyond Retirement’ in Jaipur on Saturday, focussing on the role of retired judges.Rajasthan Chief Minister, Bhajanlal Sharma, is also scheduled to attend the event.Coinciding with the CJI’s visit, an unprecedented judicial arrangement will see 39 judges, including Acting Chief Justice S.P. Sharma, sit together at the Rajasthan High Court’s Jaipur Bench.Legal observers say th…
Amaravati, April 23 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday congratulated Justice Lisa Gill on her appointment as the first woman Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court. The Chief Minister posted on X that this historic milestone marks a significant step towards enhancing women’s representation in the higher judiciary.“Over the years, Justice Gill has built a distinguished and exemplary legal career, adeptly handling a wide spectrum of matters spanning c…
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Monday stressed the urgent need for a transition towards real-time enforcement mechanisms to effectively combat the rapidly evolving threat of cybercrime in the country.Delivering the 22nd D.P. Kohli Memorial Lecture at Bharat Mandapam, the CJI said that traditional enforcement approaches are proving increasingly inadequate in the face of cyber offences that are “transnational, fast-paced and anonymous” in nature.The lectu…