Chief Justice of India Surya Kant observed that international arbitration is increasingly mirroring the delays, costs, and procedural complexities of traditional litigation. Speaking in London, he cautioned that arbitration faces growing challenges relating to efficiency, accessibility, affordability, and effective dispute resolution.
A lecture by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant at the University of London’s Birkbeck campus drew controversy after a tense exchange during the question-and-answer session. Attendees raised concerns regarding freedom of dissent in India and remarks linked to the term “cockroach” during discussions on artificial intelligence and international law.
The Allahabad High Court issued austerity measures to reduce fuel consumption and improve resource efficiency, directing officers and staff to adopt car pooling, public transport, online meetings, and hybrid court proceedings. The initiative follows guidance from the Chief Justice of India and the Central Government.
Five newly appointed Supreme Court judges took oath on Tuesday before Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant, taking the Court closer to its full sanctioned strength of 38 judges and strengthening the country’s highest judicial institution.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant visited the sacred Kedarnath Temple with his family, offering prayers and participating in traditional rituals at the revered shrine of Lord Shiva. The spiritual visit, set amid the Himalayas, drew attention as the CJI sought blessings during the pilgrimage.
Today, On 27th May, The Supreme Court of India dismissed a public interest plea seeking inclusion of the precise time each vote was cast on VVPAT slips. The Court said such technical questions should be decided by the Election Commission of India alone.
The Supreme Court of India has issued a Gazette notification announcing partial Court working days for the summer period of 2026, along with the constitution of Benches for hearing urgent matters. The notification has been issued under Rule 4 of Order II of the Supreme Court Rules, 2013, on the direction of the Chief Justice of India.
In a shocking disclosure, the Bar Council Chairperson said that nearly 35–40 per cent of advocates possess fake degrees and are practising in courts using fabricated certificates. Senior Advocate Manan Kumar Mishra added that the BCI is already taking corrective step
The Supreme Court of India has announced a change in the Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) holiday for 2026. As per the circular issued on 22 May 2026, the holiday will now be observed on 28 May instead of 27 May.
The Supreme Court refused to change its earlier order that had stopped the counting of votes for the Bar Council of Delhi elections following allegations of tampering. It directed Delhi High Court to hear the pleas on May 25.
