During a visit to Ladakh, CJI Surya Kant praised Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena while inaugurating court complexes in Leh and Kargil, highlighting his leadership and administrative potential for regional development.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said that while more women are joining the legal profession, very few are able to continue and grow due to discrimination in work allocation, briefing, and empanelment. He suggested 50% representation for women in government panels and called for institutional support like maternity protection and financial assistance.
The Supreme Court has issued a circular tightening adjournment rules, permitting deferments only in exceptional circumstances. Superseding earlier November and December 2025 directives, it distinguishes fresh or after-notice matters from regular matters, completely barring adjournments in regular listed cases.
The first 100 days of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant have focused on tackling the Supreme Court’s massive case backlog, promoting mediation, and tightening court procedures. His early tenure signals administrative reforms, stricter case-listing rules, and key decisions that could shape the judiciary in 2026.
Supreme Court Justice PS Narasimha said many legal institutions were historically designed around male career patterns and must now evolve to support women lawyers. He stressed the need for structural reforms, institutional support systems, and better talent discovery to improve women’s representation in the judiciary.
