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.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant highlighted that judges face long working hours and highly stressful duties, stressing the need for regular recreational activities. He said such engagement helps them recharge, noting, ‘Recreation is needed to recharge them.
Today, On 24th November, Justice Surya Kant took oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking a significant moment for the judiciary. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath as he formally succeeded outgoing CJI BR Gavai on Monday.
Former Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi responded after AG R Venkataramani justified his Supreme Court absence, saying, “While international arbitration may hold significant financial value, it is fundamentally a commercial issue that pales before a constitutional challenge.”
Today, On 7th November, CJI Gavai remarked, “I Became a Judge at 42, Perhaps I Didn’t Have Enough Experience Then,” during the Supreme Court hearing on the Tribunal Reforms Act case, as Senior Advocate Arvind Datar questioned the 50-year minimum age requirement for tribunal appointments.
Attorney General clarified that his absence in the Madras Bar Association case was not to delay proceedings but because he was leading the Government of India’s high-stakes arbitration against Reliance, after CJI Gavai expressed displeasure over adjournment.
Today, On 6th November, Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai expressed sharp displeasure over repeated adjournments in the Madras Bar Association case, remarking that it was “very unfair to the Court” and questioning how many more times such delays would be sought.
A UP lawyer has written to the Chief Justice of India, urging suo motu action against an Allahabad High Court judgment treating “unsaid words” in a WhatsApp post as hate speech. The plea says the ruling “criminalises thought and imagination” under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita.
