Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has indicated that the Supreme Court may revisit the debate over the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC), a mechanism once proposed to replace the existing collegium system for appointing judges. The observation came after advocate Mathew Nedumpara raised the NJAC issue orally in court, urging a reconsideration of the Read More…
Justice Surya Kant was sworn in today as the 53rd Chief Justice of India in a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, with President Droupadi Murmu administering the oath of office. His appointment marks the beginning of a 15-month tenure in which he is expected to play a crucial role in shaping the country’s judicial landscape. Read More…
The Supreme Court of India has released the complete list of Collegium recommendations made during the tenure of Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai, who demits office tomorrow. The detailed document outlines the judges recommended for High Court appointments between May 14, 2025, when CJI Gavai took charge, and November 21, 2025. According to Read More…
The Government of India has officially announced the appointment of Justice Surya Kant as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI). Surya Kant will assume charge on November 24, 2025, following the retirement of the current CJI, Justice Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai, on November 23. Justice Gavai had formally recommended Justice Surya Kant as his successor Read More…