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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
TopicCJI Sanjiv Khanna

Topic: CJI Sanjiv Khanna

CJI Gavai’s Collegium clears names for Rajasthan, Allahabad & Delhi HCs after govt re-sends files

SC Collegium led by CJI Gavai reconsidered the names afresh after the government returned the files to it, wanting its members to re-assess the candidates, it is learnt.

‘Inquiry based on presumptions’—Justice Varma moves SC against in-house panel report

The Allahabad HC judge faces possible impeachment for alleged discovery of half-burnt currency notes at his official premises that he occupied as a Delhi HC judge.

Instances of judicial misconduct, corruption invite public scrutiny, says CJI Gavai in UK

CJI’s remarks come in the backdrop of HC judge Justice Yashwant Varma facing allegations of corruption after the discovery of large amount of burnt cash from his official residence in Delhi.

As CJI Sanjiv Khanna demits office, a look at his 6-month tenure marked by reforms & timely justice

CJI Sanjiv Khanna demitted office Tuesday for his successor BR Gavai after an eventful tenure defined by many firsts and his no-nonsense approach to judicial matters.

CJI Khanna sends inquiry panel report to President, PM for removal of cash row judge

CJI forwarded the report Thursday following Justice Yashwant Varma’s refusal to step down, ThePrint has learnt.

CJI seeks response from Justice Yashwant Varma after panel confirms cash row allegations against him

The three-member panel, appointed by the apex court, analysed evidence and recorded the statements of over 50 people before finalising report on 3 May.

Spotlight on Article 370 verdict post Pahalgam. What SC said & Justice Khanna’s concurring opinion

While giving its stamp on abrogation decision, a five-judge Constitution bench had fixed a deadline for 30 September, 2024 to carry out elections to govt.

Why Nishikant Dubey won’t be worried about JP Nadda disowning his attack on CJI Khanna and SC

There is a long list of BJP leaders whom the party distanced itself from after controversial statements—only to reward them later. Nishikant Dubey has now joined this coveted list.

SC lawyer writes to attorney general seeking contempt action against Nishikant for ‘derogatory’ remarks

BJP MP's remarks against Supreme Court & CJI not only factually incorrect but also intended to erode public trust & incite communal distrust in judicial impartiality, his letter says.

Legal community says Nishikant’s remarks border on contempt, backs SC’s approach to waqf law matter

The BJP has distanced itself from remarks made by its MPs Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma. Former HC judge says CJI Khanna is 'in fact trying to prevent civil war in country'.

On Camera

What happened at India-Pakistan Tashkent negotiations?

The Soviets paid great attention to protocol at the Tashkent talks. Arrangements for the two delegations were exactly the same. It was also backed by the US and the UK.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.