Incoming CJI Surya Kant has said clearing pendency of cases and promoting mediation will be his top priorities. He called the 90,000 pending Supreme Court cases his “first and foremost challenge” and stressed mediation as a powerful solution.
Justice Surya Kant takes oath as India’s 53rd CJI on Nov 24, set to oversee major cases on elections, cyber law, sedition, and refugee rights. His long tenure promises landmark judgments on key legal and social issues.
Supreme Court Judge Surya Kant paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri, remembering their values of justice, humility, and service. He highlighted their lasting legacy as a guiding force for India’s democracy.
