Today, On 13th May, Senior Advocate Menaka Guruswamy gave an emotional farewell to CJI Sanjiv Khanna, saying, “This week, two great sons of India are retiring, Virat Kohli and milord the Chief Justice,” highlighting his integrity, courage, and constitutional commitment.
CJI Sanjiv Khanna, in his farewell speech, emphasized the importance of concise drafting in legal petitions. He urged lawyers to focus on specialization and mentorship for young attorneys. His reflections highlighted the critical role of clarity, integrity, and the responsibility of judges, serving as valuable guidance for future legal practitioners in India.
Justice Yashwant Varma has declined to resign despite being indicted by an in-house panel over unaccounted cash at his residence. The CJI has forwarded the report to the President and PM, opening doors to impeachment. New Delhi: Justice Yashwant Varma, a High Court judge, has refused to resign even after an internal committee of senior […]
NEW DELHI: Today, 8th May: The Supreme Court of India has strongly criticised Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) Nishikant Dubey for making offensive and untrue comments about the top court and the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna. A bench led by CJI Khanna said Dubey’s statements were “highly irresponsible” and showed a desire to seek attention by making baseless allegations against the judiciary.
The Supreme Court of India has postponed the hearing on PILs seeking RTI coverage for major political parties, aimed at enhancing transparency and limiting black money in elections. The case will now be reconsidered on May 15. Advocates argue this could reshape political accountability in India’s electoral system.
On May 7, 2025, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan before his retirement. His tenure, marked by significant judicial contributions and landmark judgments, ends this month, paving the way for Justice Bhushan Ramesh Gavai as the next CJI amidst discussions on future judicial leadership.
The Supreme Court of India proposed that the Bar Council of India mandate attorneys enrolled post-2010 to include their All India Bar Examination status in their vakalatnama. This aims to enhance transparency and regulatory compliance, linking non-compliance to misconduct under the Advocates Act. The court also questioned the enrolment fee structure.
