India’s Arbitration Framework Has Advanced, But Key Obstacles Remain: CJI Surya Kant

India’s arbitration system has grown significantly, but Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said major hurdles still exist, especially in building trust, strengthening institutions, and ensuring a continuous pool of skilled arbitration professionals to support the country’s evolving dispute resolution framework.

You Created Tribunals, Now It’s Your Headache And A Liability For Judiciary: Supreme Court Slams Government

Today, On 26th February, The Supreme Court criticised India’s tribunals as a burden on the judiciary and a “headache” for the Centre, with CJI Kant saying they have become a “no man’s land” lacking accountability, making the system a government-created liability.

Tax Refund Can Be Granted Only When Burden Is Not Transferred: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India held that tax refunds are payable only when the burden has not been passed on, warning courts against creating mechanisms beyond statutory limits. Referring to Section 54, it directed amounts to the Consumer Fund.

Justice Varma Impeachment Row| If VP Can Take on President’s Duties, Why Not Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman?: Supreme Court

Today, On 8th January, In the Justice Yashwant Varma Impeachment Row, The Supreme Court observed that if the Vice President can assume the President’s responsibilities when absent, then similarly, the Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman should also be empowered to perform the Chairman’s duties during the Chairman’s absence.

Law Must Speak Firmly, Decisively And Without Hesitation Against Drug Traffickers: CJI Surya Kant

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stated that those involved in narcotics trafficking, organizing supply chains, and exploiting human vulnerability commit serious harm. He emphasised, “Law must speak firmly, decisively and without hesitation against drug traffickers.”

Judiciary Is A Bridge Between Law And Justice, Judges Must Uphold Values: Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra

Judiciary Is A Bridge Between Law And Justice, Judges Must Uphold Values, said Supreme Court judge Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra. He highlighted the role of district judiciary while addressing a seminar at the Academy in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.

I Am Tired, How Many Cases Am I To Haul Up?: Justice G R Swaminathan Slams Officials For Repeated Contempt Of Court

Justice G R Swaminathan of the Madurai Bench expressed anguish over repeatedly summoning officials for contempt. He said citing law and order to defy court orders is unacceptable and reflects a serious breakdown of the legal framework system.

Royalty Over Minerals: Centre Files Curative Plea In Supreme Court Against 9-Judge Ruling Upholding States’ Power to Tax Minerals

Today, On 27th November, The Centre has filed a curative plea in the Supreme Court challenging the 9-judge ruling that upheld States’ authority to tax minerals. This move revives a major federal dispute over mineral royalty, pricing, and constitutional powers.

Swadeshi Jurisprudence Over Foreign Laws: Next CJI Surya Kant Calls for Strongly Rooted Indian Legal System

CJI-designate Justice Surya Kant urged Indian courts to rely on Swadeshi jurisprudence instead of foreign rulings, stressing the need for a home-grown legal framework. He said Indian judgments must reflect the nation’s constitutional values and judicial maturity.

BREAKING| Not Our Work, Approach The University or Government: CJI Gavai Refuses PIL on Medical Syllabus

Today, On 19th September, The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL seeking changes in the medical syllabus, with CJI BR Gavai firmly stating, “This is not our work. We cannot decide what syllabus should or shouldn’t be. Approach the university or government.”