Chief Justice of India Surya Kant reaffirmed his commitment to reducing pending cases, highlighting mediation and streamlined litigation at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. “My first priority will be a predictable timeline,” he said while unveiling his plan.
UK-based academic Nitasha Kaul has approached the Delhi High Court against the Centre’s decision to cancel her OCI status and ban her entry into India. The plea questions the legality of the move, calling it a violation of free speech and due process.
The J&K and Ladakh High Court questioned the maintainability of Mehbooba Mufti’s plea seeking repatriation of J&K undertrials from prisons outside the Union Territory, asking how she was personally affected. The matter will be heard next on November 18.
Jammu & Kashmir statehood issue reached the Supreme Court, where Solicitor General Tushar Mehta stated, “99.9% of J&K’s people see India as its own Govt.” The Court is now examining the implications for restoring full statehood.
The Supreme Court has fixed October 10, 2025, to hear applications demanding restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood after the abrogation of Article 370. Petitioners argue the Centre failed to honour its assurance despite Assembly elections and repeated Court directions.
Five prominent petitioners have urged Chief Justice B.R. Gavai to establish a Supreme Court bench to address the restoration of Jammu & Kashmir’s statehood, claiming delays threaten federalism and constitutional integrity. They argue that the removal of statehood is unconstitutional and call for immediate action to restore civil and political rights in the region.
Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai emphasized Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s vision for a unified India under a single Constitution, especially during the discussion of Article 370’s revocation. At an event marking the inauguration of Constitution Preamble Park, Gavai stressed that unity and constitutional strength are essential for overcoming national challenges, echoing Ambedkar’s beliefs.
Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah said NC may approach the Supreme Court if statehood restoration is delayed. He reaffirmed the party’s stand on restoring special status and full powers. Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir): On June 21, Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah once again stressed the urgent […]
Today, On 13th May, with CJI Sanjiv Khanna’s retirement, his six-month tenure left a lasting legacy marked by bold steps on secularism, transparency, and judicial integrity. His decisions honored the Constitution and echoed Justice H.R. Khanna’s courageous legacy.
