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 Indian High Commission in the United Kingdom has strongly condemned the disruption that occurred during a public lecture delivered by Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai in London, describing the conduct of certain audience members as “indecorous” and unacceptable. The incident, which took place during a high-profile academic and legal event, has drawn...
The Supreme Court on Monday addressed a politically sensitive controversy involving remarks allegedly comparing members or supporters of a political group to “cockroaches,” a statement that triggered sharp reactions and legal proceedings. During the hearing, the Chief Justice of India urged all sides not to respond emotionally to political rhetoric, observing that public discourse often...
The Calcutta High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to expand its probe into the 2024 RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case by constituting a fresh, specialised investigation team, intensifying judicial scrutiny into alleged lapses and possible attempts to suppress or distort key evidence. The directive comes amid continuing judicial...
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai on Thursday, September 18, issued a clarification in open court regarding his earlier remarks made during the Supreme Court’s hearing on the Khajuraho idol restoration case. Addressing the backlash and controversy surrounding his comments, the CJI said his words had been “misrepresented” and “taken out of...
New Delhi: The Central Government on Wednesday announced the appointment of Bombay High Court Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Patna High Court Chief Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi as judges of the Supreme Court of India. The announcement was made by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on X, stating that the President, in consultation with...