A rare and serious controversy has emerged within the higher judiciary after Supreme Court Justice Sandeep Mehta sought the immediate transfer of Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, alleging misuse of administrative and roster powers, favouritism, nepotism and conduct that, according to him, raised questions about judicial integrity. In three letters addressed...
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has stressed that allegations made against a sitting judge cannot, by themselves, be treated as established findings, as the Supreme Court examines a controversy surrounding Rajasthan High Court Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma. The CJI’s remarks came after Supreme Court judge Justice Sandeep Mehta wrote three letters to...
Senior advocate Pradeep Rai has been elected president of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), taking charge of the organisation at a time when closer coordination between the judiciary and the legal fraternity remains a key institutional priority. Following his election, Rai described Chief Justice of India Surya Kant as a “fatherly figure” for members...
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has clarified that he never accepted an invitation from the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) University of Law to attend its upcoming convocation as chief guest, effectively putting to rest speculation over whether he would appear at the ceremony. The clarification comes against the backdrop of...
The controversy surrounding students of the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) in Hyderabad has taken a dramatic turn, moving from a campus dispute over the university’s convocation to a wider debate over student expression, institutional authority and the independence of legal education. The dispute began after a section of NALSAR students objected...
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant extended Independence Day greetings to the people of the country on Saturday, expressing hope that India would continue on its path of progress while remaining firmly anchored in democracy, the rule of law, equality and constitutional principles. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi on August 15, CJI Surya Kant...
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Thursday indicated that the Supreme Court could consider judicial intervention over the closure of several Delhi Metro stations if the authorities failed to resolve the difficulties being faced by lawyers, court employees and others trying to reach the Supreme Court complex. The issue was raised at the beginning...
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has emphasized the growing importance of mediation in India’s dispute resolution framework, arguing that it should emerge as a preferred mechanism for resolving conflicts rather than being treated as a secondary option. At the same time, he expressed concern over the increasing procedural complexities and operational challenges confronting...
The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the worsening narcotics situation in Punjab, describing the rise in drug-related crimes and addiction cases as “alarming” while strongly criticizing the state’s enforcement strategy. During a hearing linked to the functioning of special courts under stringent laws, the apex court urged authorities to focus on dismantling powerful...