The Supreme Court has issued notice on a petition seeking an inquiry into alleged extrajudicial killings linked to the Manipur violence. CJI Surya Kant said the plea aims to know the outcome of the ongoing NIA investigation and ordered speedy service of notice.
Former CJI B.R. Gavai set a historic example by returning home in his personal car, leaving the official Mercedes for newly sworn-in CJI Surya Kant. His dignified gesture has won widespread appreciation across legal and public circles.
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.
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.
