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TopicChief Justice of India

Topic: Chief Justice of India

At Hansi homecoming, CJI Surya Kant recalls childhood bicycle rides & watching his first film

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant visits his home town Hansi in Haryana for the first time since his elevation.

2 months after Centre notified transfer to Kerala, President asks Madras HC judge to comply by 20 Dec

Justice Nisha Banu is on leave & sought an extension till the 20th, following which CJI Surya Kant wrote to President Murmu, prompting the issuance of the directive.

Holding judges to account can’t be about collective conscience. It must fix a broken system

In this climate of populism, the clamour for accountability can easily transform into evaluation becoming a lever of control rather than a tool for feedback and improvement.

From village elders, professors to judges, the guests who attended Justice Surya Kant’s oathtaking

It is learnt that a list of 235 invitees was personally prepared by the judge himself who was very keen that those who have contributed to his rise should witness the ceremony.

Justice Surya Kant’s story: From a benchless school in rural Hisar to highest chair in Indian judiciary

As Hisar Bar plans havan and 101 kg laddoo-prasad to celebrate Justice Surya Kant's elevation to CJI, colleagues recall a judge who never intimidated juniors & never forgot his roots.

16 women among 91 judges: Gender, caste & minority representation in HC appointments under CJI Gavai

Chief Justice of India BR Gavai retired today after a six-month tenure. Details on appointments were disclosed by SC Collegium, a trend started by Gavai's predecessor Sanjiv Khanna. 

CJI Gavai: The Ambedkarite judge who listened keenly & wrote simply

The 52nd Chief Justice of India insisted on 'Swadesi interpretation' — using Indian Constitution and legal history, instead of foreign judgments, to deliver rulings

Three phases, one struggle—CJI Gavai maps Indian judiciary’s uneven journey and blind spots

He was delivering the 30th Justice Sunanda Bhandare Memorial Lecture on 'Justice for all: Building a Gender Equal and Inclusive India' at the India International Centre, Delhi.

Trump’s atomic habits & relaying the baton to your honour!

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

‘Mocked Hindu faith,’ says VHP chief on CJI Gavai’s ‘ask your deity’ remark in Khajuraho case

VHP chief Alok Kumar's reaction came Thursday when CJI Gavai sought to put a lid on the controversy, explaining that his remark was misrepresented on social media. 

On Camera

India needs derivatives for high economic growth. STT hike is a bad move

A sound tax system is one based on the ability to pay or economic surplus. But the STT taxes the circulation of capital and not its returns, making it deeply distortionary.

Seafood industry welcomes Budget’s fisheries push. ‘Lays groundwork for becoming global player’

Exporters said the Budget’s proposals to increase duty-free import limits on processing, create 500 reservoirs and support fisheries startups will boost the marine industry.

More boots, bigger budget: Agnipath outlay jumps 58%, Army’s share the largest

With recruitments under Agnipath set to rise, the Union Budget has significantly increased spending, with the Army taking nearly 87% of the total outlay. 

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.