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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
TopicChief Justic of India

Topic: Chief Justic of India

CJI Surya Kant visits his childhood school in Haryana village. What he said about the power of education

The visit to Petwar, part of CJI’s two-day official programme in Hisar and Hansi districts of Haryana, witnessed unprecedented public celebration in the small agrarian village.

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.

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.

India could get its 1st woman CJI in 2027 as SC Collegium recommends 3 women judges for elevation

Coming 22 months since the last Collegium recommendation, nine names have been cleared for elevation to Supreme Court, including a senior advocate.

If collegium has its way, India could soon get its second Dalit CJI

India’s first Dalit CJI, K.G. Balakrishnan, retired on 11 May 2010. There’s been no Dalit judge in the Supreme Court since then.

Justice Ranjan Gogoi will be next CJI, nothing adverse against him: Govt sources

There had been speculation that the senior-most SC judge could be superseded following the 12 January press conference.

There’ll be no change in process to select CJI: P.P. Chaudhary on Justice Gogoi elevation

The Union minister of state for law denies the Modi government has been lackadaisical in appointing judges to high courts.

Order, Order: It’s high time the Supreme Court addresses the mess within

The Supreme Court refuses to entertain any executive involvement even as it continues to squander every opportunity to address its structural issues.

On Camera

Telangana spoke up for Muslim vendor who was attacked. South is different from the North

A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.

Venezuela crude returns to India’s oil basket. But only as ‘supplementary’ supply

Indian refiners are testing Venezuelan barrels again as Russian supply sinks, but analysts say volumes will remain limited due to refinery constraints & supply capacity.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.