Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant inaugurated a two-day conference of High Court Chief Justices at the National Judicial Academy in Bhopal. The meet focuses on judicial reforms, technology-driven courts, and building a unified, people-centric justice delivery system.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her statements during a Supreme Court hearing on the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls. He said in the Rajya Sabha, “Trinamool is going to court to protect illegal immigrants.”
Today, On 4th February, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee arrived at the Supreme Court on Wednesday amid a growing controversy over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the poll-bound state. The court is scheduled to hear the SIR matter.
Chief Justice of India’s remarks blaming trade unions for slowing industrial growth have sparked strong backlash from labour bodies and Left groups. Unions say the comments undermine constitutional rights, misrepresent labour realities, and echo neoliberal economic thinking.
Today, On 28th January, The Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea challenging UGC’s new rules to prevent caste discrimination in educational institutions. CJI Surya Kant said, “We know what’s happening. Make sure defects are cured. We will list it.”
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has approached the Chief Justice of India (CJI), objecting to the Kerala High Court’s remarks on State Bar Council elections, arguing that once the Supreme Court approves the election framework, High Courts lack jurisdiction to intervene.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said justice is a living institution that must balance continuity and change. Speaking at SCAORA’s international legal conference, he noted that legal systems evolve through centuries of struggle, debate, compromise and courage.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said High Courts are the first and strongest protectors of the rule of law for ordinary people. He stressed that citizens should approach High Courts first, as they are vital, accessible centres of constitutional justice.
CJI Surya Kant stated, “Justice delayed is not only justice denied but it is justice destroyed.” He made these remarks at the Fali Nariman memorial lecture and during a felicitation program organized by the Bombay High Court.
The Supreme Court sought a detailed explanation from its Registry after two petitions arising from the same FIR and impugned order were listed before separate Benches, directing the facts be placed before the Chief Justice and accountability fixed accordingly.
