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Justice BR Gavai to Take Oath as CJI on May 14

16 Apr 2025

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai has been officially recommended to become the 52nd Chief Justice of India. The current Chief Justice, Sanjiv Khanna, has forwarded Justice Gavai’s name to the Union Law Ministry, marking the formal start of the succession process. Justice Gavai will be sworn in on May 14, after...

Justice Sanjiv Khanna Named Next CJI, To Take Oath On November 11

24 Oct 2024

In a significant development, Justice Sanjiv Khanna has been appointed the next Chief Justice of India (CJI) by President Droupadi Murmu. He will take the oath of office on November 11, 2024, following the retirement of the current CJI, Justice DY Chandrachud. The announcement was made by Union Law Minister...

Supreme Court Overturns Previous Ruling on Industrial Alcohol

23 Oct 2024

The Supreme Court's nine-judge Constitution bench has overturned a previous ruling. In an 8:1 decision, the bench restored the power of states to make laws concerning industrial alcohol. The ruling states that the Centre does not have regulatory authority over its production. 1990 Synthetics and Chemicals Case Overruled The new...

Supreme Court Set To Hear Crucial NEET Petitions Today Under CJI

08 Jul 2024

The Supreme Court is set to deliberate on Monday on a series of petitions urging the re-conduct of NEET-UG 2024, citing alleged paper leaks and other irregularities. The hearing, led by Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud along with justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, holds immense significance for...

CJI Chandrachud emphasizes on digitising the investigation process

01 Apr 2024

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud emphasized that the primary investigative bodies of the nation are overstretched and should prioritize matters concerning national security and offenses against the nation. Speaking at the 20th DP Kohli Memorial Lecture on CBI Raising Day, he also highlighted the evolving landscape of crime due...

CJI: SC constantly working to make sure that legal processes become easier and simpler for citizens

26 Nov 2023

India's Chief Justice, DY Chandrachud, stated on Sunday that the Supreme Court is always striving to make legal procedures more user-friendly and straightforward so that people don't spend needless time behind bars. According to CJI, President Droupadi Murmu brought up the issue of jail overcrowding and the incarceration of people...

Manipur violence: SC directs Centre, state to ensure distribution of basic supplies

01 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court urged the Centre and the Manipur government on Friday to ensure that basic supplies such as food, medicines, and other necessities are distributed to people impacted by the Manipur unrest so that no citizens are left without basic human services. On the dismantling of the roadblock on...

CJI Chandrachud announces plan to expand SC building

15 Aug 2023

On the occasion of India's Independence Day, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said that the Supreme Court was preparing to extend its facility. CJI stated on the Supreme Court grounds on Independence Day that the new structure will contain 27 more courtrooms, 4 registrar courtrooms, and enough amenities for...

PM Modi, CJI express pain over Manipur horrific video

20 Jul 2023

Finally, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his grief over the violence in Manipur for the first time ever since the violence erupted in the state. He also expressed his thoughts on the viral video of two women displayed naked on Thursday. In his statement before of the Monsoon Session...

‘Constitute Independent Expert Committee to inquire into Atiq, Ashraf killings’ : UP govt to SC

26 Apr 2023

Uttar Pradesh Government has moved a caveat application in Supreme Court on a petition seeking to constitute an Independent Expert Committee under the Chairmanship of a former Supreme Court judge to inquire into the killing of Atiq and Ashraf amid police presence. The Supreme Court on Monday said that it...

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