
CJI Proposes Ex-Judges Registry for ADR
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has called for the creation of a registry of former judges to serve in alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, emphasizing their importance for access to justice.
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Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has called for the creation of a registry of former judges to serve in alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, emphasizing their importance for access to justice.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stated that the judiciary has nothing to fear from AI, detailing a roadmap for future cases and how judges should be equipped to handle them.
A nine-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant is examining the ambit of religious practices across faiths and the extent to which courts can intervene.

A petitioner's father reportedly called the brother of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant regarding a court order, prompting the CJI to question why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against him.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stated that the judicial system should operate with a spirit of service, drawing a parallel to the dedicated approach seen in hospitals.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday saw Chief Justice of India Surya Kant losing his cool at a trader from Punjab's Ludhiana who filed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking inclusion of the PM Cares Fund under the RTI Act.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant's view on a three-year compulsory litigation experience requirement is highlighted, with concerns raised about its disproportionate impact on women.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant laid the foundation stone for a new court complex in Daminedu, Tirupati, emphasizing the need for courts to instill public confidence in receiving justice.

Justice Kant said that the quality of assistance which the bar provides is reflected in the overall work of the judge

CJI Surya Kant stated that India's arbitration framework has significantly matured, but acknowledged that considerable challenges still persist within the system.

The Supreme Court collegium, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, has decided to transfer judges proposed to be Chief Justices of High Courts well in advance, to allow them to become conversant with the affairs of that High Court before assuming charge.

Declaring that “heads must roll”, CJI Surya Kant orders “blanket and complete ban” on the Class 8 social science textbook; initiates contempt action, issues show cause to NCERT director, School Education Secretary

Punjab Bar bodies have deferred their strike following a meeting with Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, discussing legal aid and 'action plan' cases.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant rebuked a lawyer for comparing the listing of cases involving prominent industrialists Ambani and Adani to the delay in hearing a petition related to the NJAC.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant expressed great pride regarding the 92% voter turnout in Bengal, emphasizing that a strong voter participation strengthens the democratic system.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stated that future courts should not be confined to physical buildings, suggesting a more expansive and modern approach to the judicial system.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has strongly criticized a petitioner's father for attempting to contact his family in a medical college admission case, questioning his authority to dictate terms.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has proposed a 50% reservation for women in the government's empanelment of advocates, aiming to increase female representation in legal roles.

Chief Justice Surya Kant said on Friday that mandatory menstrual leave for women could "adversely impact" their employment prospects.

A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant said court-appointed judicial officers working on appeals from voters whose names were deleted from electoral rolls were already working overtime and should…

India's Chief Justice Surya Kant met with the King of Bhutan in Thimphu, offering support for the digitalization of Bhutan's judicial processes and discussing ways to strengthen bilateral ties.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stated that mediation is no longer confined to elite clubs but has expanded to villages and streets, indicating a broader reach of alternative dispute resolution.
CJI Surya Kant emphasized that the Bar and Bench are inseparable components of the justice delivery system.

CJI Surya Kant stated that India's arbitration framework has matured considerably, but challenges still remain.

An article argues that Chief Justice Surya Kant's expressed anger regarding the content or policies related to NCERT books is justified.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant highlighted the necessity of sensitizing society about the rights of others as a crucial step to address the growing problem of false complaints.

A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant questioned the feasibility of examining the extent of pollution in rivers across the country

A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant was hearing a petition filed by Sana Parveen on the plight of residents of Akbar Nagar in Lucknow

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant advised judicial officers not to fear artificial intelligence but to use it carefully and consciously, speaking at a state-level conference in Karnataka.

CJI Surya Kant stated that a republic will ultimately be judged not by the rights it declares, but by the rights it delivers to its citizens.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant issued a contempt warning after someone called his brother to question a court order during a medical admission-related hearing, prompting an inquiry into the incident.

The question was posed by Justice B.V. Nagarathna, who is part of a nine-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant examining the ambit of the definition of ‘industry’ and whether it…
The Supreme Court dismissed a trader's PIL after he admitted using AI tools to draft it and couldn't explain legal terms. Chief Justice Surya Kant questioned the Ludhiana-based hosiery trader's understanding, even offering an "English exam.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant highlighted the critical need for greater representation of women in the judiciary to bolster public confidence, particularly among India's 650 million women.
It is gaining greater acceptance as an effective tool for dispute resolution, and the process has statutory backup in the Mediation Act of 2023, he observes; Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu urges…
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant laid the foundation stone for the Andhra Pradesh Judicial Academy and a High Court guest house in Amaravati. He also inaugurated the High Court judges’ residential enclave at Nelapadu, built at a cost of ₹210 crore.

CJI Surya Kant, speaking at a convocation, voiced his worry about a high percentage of law students being 'hijacked by corporate entities' after graduation.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant addressed the NFSU convocation, stating that forensic science acts as a 'Suraksha Kavach' (protective shield) and is crucial for safeguarding justice in the digital age against cyber intrusions and data crimes.

The Supreme Court’s administrative machinery came under the scrutiny on Thursday as Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant declared that he would launch a “deeper probe” into the registry for allowing similar petitions to travel to different benches despite past dismissals.

The Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, described the inclusion of a section on 'corruption in the judiciary' in an NCERT textbook as a 'deep-rooted conspiracy' and ordered its seizure and digital removal.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant remarks that this is an issue which has to be addressed not by court orders, but through a humanitarian approach, by speaking their language and understanding their issues, their economic conditions and how certain people or interests are even alluring them.