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Monday, December 1, 2025
TopicChief Justice of India

Topic: Chief Justice of India

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. 

SC Collegium clears Chief Justices of Bombay, Patna HCs for top court, no woman judge picked

Speaking at an event, Justice Oka hailed the legacy of dissenting judges in landmark cases, criticised terminology like 'lower courts', & raised concerns over delays in judicial appointments.

‘This is not personal’—what Supreme Court said in stray dogs order that sparked outrage

Detailed order was published Wednesday. It said court’s decision was driven not by momentary impulse, but stemmed from authorities’ systematic failure to address the problem.

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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.

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.