Landmark judgments protect homebuyers from delayed possession and unfair charges by builders in India. Buyers are entitled to full refunds, interest, and compensation, reinforcing rights under the Consumer Protection Act and RERA.
Justice Surya Kant will assume office as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on Monday, succeeding Justice B R Gavai. Known for landmark rulings on Article 370, Pegasus, and electoral reforms, his tenure is expected to shape key constitutional outcomes.
Justice Surya Kant’s inspiring rise from Hisar to India’s 53rd Chief Justice highlights a career built on merit, integrity, and constitutional vision. His landmark judgments span free speech, gender justice, national security, and judicial accountability.
CJI B.R. Gavai’s landmark judgments transformed India’s constitutional landscape, from electoral transparency and personal liberty to limits on executive power. His tenure redefined judicial boundaries while strengthening democracy and social justice.
Justice Surya Kant, a man of many firsts, rose from humble beginnings as the first lawyer in his family to become India’s first Haryanavi Chief Justice of India, marking a historic moment in the nation’s judicial journey and inspiring generations.
Outgoing Supreme Court judge Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia says the apex court will remain the “torchbearer of freedom and justice” as he bids an emotional goodbye, recalling his love for “Hindustan.”
Justice A.S. Oka stressed that judges must not think about future career opportunities after taking the oath. He said such thoughts weaken their ability to perform judicial duties with honesty, independence, and integrity.
At his farewell event in Pune, former Supreme Court judge Abhay Oka said judges should take up more matters to reduce case pendency, adding that simply creating another bench won’t solve the backlog problem in courts.
On May 24, 2025, Justice Abhay S. Oka received an emotional farewell from the Supreme Court of India, reflecting on his over two-decade judicial career. Despite personal loss, he upheld duty and constitutional values, as colleagues praised his dedication. Justice Oka leaves behind a legacy of justice and unwavering commitment.
NLU Delhi has appointed former Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud as a Distinguished Professor to lead a new Centre for Constitutional Studies. Starting July 2025, a lecture series will explore his significant judgments on issues such as privacy, LGBTQ+ rights, and gender equality, enhancing legal education and research at the university.
