The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended five senior High Court judges for appointment as Chief Justices across Uttarakhand, Meghalaya, Jharkhand, Sikkim and Patna High Courts. The proposals will now be sent to the Union Government for approval and formal notification.
Justice Markandey Katju has strongly criticised the transfer of Justice Nisha Banu, calling it unfair and dangerous for the independence of High Court judges. He urged the Supreme Court Collegium to review the decision and ensure transparency and fairness in judicial transfers.
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.
Outgoing CJI B.R. Gavai has released official data showing that 93 out of 129 names were approved for High Court judges during his tenure. The figures also reveal details on caste, minority and women representation in the Collegium’s recommendations.
Outgoing CJI B R Gavai expressed regret over not appointing a woman judge to the Supreme Court during his tenure. He highlighted progress in High Courts, where 16 women judges were recommended under his leadership.
In a historic moment, foreign Chief Justices and top judges from six countries will attend the swearing-in of Justice Surya Kant as the 53rd Chief Justice of India. The event highlights India’s growing global judicial influence and international legal cooperation.
Chief Justice of India Bhushan Gavai laid the foundation stone for the new Bombay High Court complex in Bandra, calling it a “temple of justice and not a seven-star hotel.” He urged that the building reflect democratic values and serve citizens, not luxury.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticized the muted response to the Supreme Court shoe-hurling incident, calling it “an insult to the Supreme Court” and highlighting rising crimes against Dalits. He questioned how a 70-year-old man could be radicalised, raising concerns over social and legal accountability.
A 71-year-old lawyer attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai in the Supreme Court. PM Modi condemned the act, calling it “utterly reprehensible” and praised CJI Gavai’s calm response.
