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Monday, April 27, 2026
TopicChief Justice of India

Topic: Chief Justice of India

CJI Surya Kant is right. Supreme Court becomes a political battleground during elections

A series of pronouncements by CJI Surya Kant-led benches last week—from Sabarimala to CAA and freebies—are set to resonate in the coming Assembly elections.

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.

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Bengal once had arenas for identity battles—stadiums, football, jerseys. Now it’s polling booths

From Mohun Bagan and East Bengal to Mohammedan Sporting, footbclubs once shaped identity, pride and belonging across Bengal’s social fabric. Now, the political field has taken over.

As govt weighs mandatory silver hallmarking, new report flags economic & operational bottlenecks

Koan Advisory report warns that infra gaps could hurt small businesses and artisans, recommends transition period of 3-5 yrs for industry to adapt.

What theaterisation could look like: Rotational CDS, three-star theatre commanders in initial years

The proposed structure envisions the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) rotating between the Army, Navy and Air Force, it is learnt.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.