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.
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.
From January 2026, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant’s reform will ensure that the Supreme Court no longer allows endless hearings, requiring lawyers to commit to fixed timelines to speed up justice and eliminate unnecessary delays.
CJI Suryakant announced that the Supreme Court will remain accessible to litigants even at midnight, allowing individuals to seek legal redress at any hour. He said those facing crises or arrest threats can approach courts to protect rights.
Mediation is now widely viewed as an effective, economical, and mutually beneficial method for resolving disputes, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said. He made these remarks during a symbolic ‘Mediation Awareness’ walk held near the Kala Academy in Panaji.
Advocates from the Shivamogga Bar Association have written to the CJI and the Karnataka High Court Chief Justice opposing a High Court judge’s participation in a programme presided over by former minister K.S. Eshwarappa. They said such participation may affect public confidence in judicial impartiality as cases against the former minister are pending in courts.
Today, On 22nd December, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant urged lawyers to approach the Supreme Court Registry for urgent hearings. He emphasized that lawyers must provide valid reasons for urgency so that the cases can be properly scrutinised and listed accordingly.
Ex-Judges and senior lawyers have issued an open letter to the Chief Justice of India, expressing deep concern over the Supreme Court’s remarks on Rohingya refugees. They warn the comments could “undermine constitutional values and human dignity”.
A woman lawyer faced removal from the Chief Justice of India’s courtroom after she repeatedly refused to leave despite the bench’s instructions. She claimed her close friend, whom she called a brother, was murdered in a Delhi guest house while she was in Mumbai.
CJI Surya Kant highlighted the challenges faced by judges, saying, ‘We judges have a very miserable life.’ He added that sports play an extremely important role, offering relaxation and balance, at the All India Judges Badminton Championship.
