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Saturday, January 3, 2026
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.

On Camera

How Gen-Z is changing the violent extremist landscape online

The evolving extremist threat now hinges on young people online, demanding new strategies beyond traditional counter-terror models.

India’s urban co-op banks are turning the page—crisis to cautious revival, one metric at a time

With bad loans shrinking & capital buffers stronger, urban co-op banks’ new umbrella body NUCFDC is now prioritising rollout of digital transformation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.