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 Aravind Kumar, born on July 14, 1962, in Karnataka, became Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court in October 2021. He has a distinguished legal career, including roles as Additional Standing Counsel for the Union government and various judicial positions. Kumar focused on reducing case backlogs and enhancing legal education during his tenure.
Justice Rajesh Bindal, born on April 16, 1961, in Ambala, Haryana, assumed office as a Supreme Court judge on February 13, 2023. He previously served at the Punjab & Haryana High Court, Jammu & Kashmir High Court, and Calcutta High Court, and as Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court. He will retire on April 15, 2027, after a distinguished career.
Today(on 23rd April),The President of the Supreme Court Bar Association urges Prime Minister Modi to amend statutes for the appointment of sitting judges to tribunals and commissions, instead of retired judges, to ensure judicial impartiality. He highlighted concerns about judges’ impartiality, recommended extending retirement age, and emphasized the need for upholding the judiciary’s independence.
