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Monday, December 1, 2025
TopicChief Justic of India

Topic: Chief Justic of India

Outgoing CJI Gavai says no woman judge elevated to SC in his tenure due to lack of Collegium consensus

In an interaction with media persons, he reiterated that he would not accept any post-retirement appointment from the govt, and declined to comment on Justice Yashwant Verma issue.

Chief Justice BR Gavai recommends Justice Surya Kant as next CJI

Justice Gavai will demit office on 23 November. Justice Kant is the senior-most judge after Gavai in the Supreme Court.

Centre begins CJI appointment process as Justice Gavai set to retire on 23 November

Justice Surya Kant, next in seniority, is expected to serve as Chief Justice of India after Justice Gavai, from 24 November, 2025 to 9 February, 2027.

CJI Gavai chides SC Bar Association for not holding farewell ceremony for Justice Bela Trivedi

While it is usual to hold ceremonies for retiring SC judges, SCBA did not follow suit in Trivedi's case owing to affiliated lawyers unhappy with her orders. She is set to retire early next month.

No greater feeling than serving those in need, says outgoing Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud

At his farewell, the CJI expressed a deep sense of fulfilment, and also sought ‘forgiveness’ if any unintentional error of his had hurt anyone.

New CJI BR Gavai is a voice for individual liberty who grew up on stories of Ambedkar

His order granting bail to Manish Sisodia has been hailed as landmark ruling. A look at life & career of BR Gavai, who will be 2nd Dalit, after KG Balakrishnan, to hold top judicial post.

CJI Chandrachud’s call for gender justice is timely and hopeful

It would be interesting to see to what extent the court pays heeds to the counsel of its new leader.

DY Chandrachud, liberal judge who made history by consigning his father’s legacy to archives

During his career, the new Chief Justice of India has been part of several constitution benches & delivered landmark judgments in high-profile cases, like Ayodhya land title dispute.

President Droupadi Murmu appoints Justice DY Chandrachud as 50th Chief Justice of India

Justice Chandrachud will take oath on 9 November, a day after incumbent CJI Justice Uday Umesh Lalit demits office on attaining the age of 65.

CJI Ramana recommends senior most judge Justice U U Lalit as the next Chief Justice of India

Justice Lalit, who would be appointed head of the judiciary on August 27, will have a tenure of less than three months as the chief justice of India. He retires on November 8, 2022.

On Camera

There’s pollution, violence, volcanic ash on my screen. And yet an email is more stressful

Years are quietly being stripped off my lifespan, and somehow that doesn’t ruin my day. But getting scolded for one careless word in an email? That can send me spiralling.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

What’s expected from Putin’s India visit in December—Defence Secretary explains

ThePrint had previously reported that India & Russia are talking about 5 more regiments of the S-400, but no contracts are to be signed during the Russian president's visit.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.