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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicChief Justice of India

Topic: Chief Justice of India

‘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.

‘Quiet revolution’: CJI Gavai praises Indian Constitution, says it uplifts historically oppressed

Speaking at the Oxford Union, Gavai, a Dalit-Buddhist, used his own example to assert how the Constitution is not merely a legal framework but a social and moral document.

A judge cannot ignore ground realities, isolation not an effective approach for those in judiciary’—CJI Gavai

At a Bar Council of India felicitation event, the CJI emphasised the crucial role of judges in understanding and responding to societal realities.

Ex-CJI Chandrachud’s house hunt lays bare India’s disability blind spot

The 50th CJI recalled the experience while speaking on disability rights at an event organised by non-profit Mission Accessibility.

SC’s transparency in Justice Yashwant Varma cash controversy draws praise from legal fraternity

The Supreme Court has made all relevant information regarding the alleged cash recovery from Justice Varma's residence publicly available on its website.

New SC judge Joymalya Bagchi had sought mercy for Dhananjoy Chatterjee, won relief for Taslima Nasreen

Justice Bagchi is in line to become Chief Justice of India in May 2031 and will be the seventh judge from West Bengal to occupy the office.

Indian Supreme Court a true people’s court—CJI Khanna’s full speech on 75th anniversary of 1st sitting

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna said SC 'remains accessible to common public, and in its diversity of judges, multitude of voices find representation at highest level of judiciary'.

As SC Collegium considers proposal to tackle nepotism, how the bar views the possible move

Some from the legal community welcome the proposal to stop recommending names of judges’ kith & kin for appointment of HC judges, while some others say there's no need for blanket rule.

Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India

Born on 14 May 1960, Justice Khanna will serve as the CJI for a little over six months and demit office on 13 May 2025, on attaining the age of 65 years.

Next CJI Sanjiv Khanna is a proponent of personal liberty, cross-examines lawyers from memory

Khanna superseded 32 seniors in appointment to top post. Despite a stellar legacy, he started his practice from Tis Hazari even as his father was a sitting Delhi High Court judge.

On Camera

India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

American Stryker among options we’re looking at to bolster northern front, says Army chief Gen Dwivedi

ThePrint was first to report, on 1 February 2023, India & US were in talks for co-production of 8-wheel-drive infantry fighting vehicle developed by General Dynamics Land Systems.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.