Ahead of taking oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant said social media trolls do not influence judges who decide only on facts and law. He reaffirmed his focus on reducing case pendency and strengthening mediation as a key reform tool.
Outgoing CJI BR Gavai strongly defended his 2024 judgment on applying the creamy layer principle to Scheduled Castes, saying real equality must consider social and economic reality. He stressed that political interference often overrides constitutional logic and true justice.
CJI Gavai said achieving gender justice is not women’s responsibility alone, urging men to share power for society’s liberation while delivering the 30th Justice Sunanda Bhandare Memorial Lecture on the theme Justice for All: Building a Gender Equal and Inclusive India.
CJI Bhushan Gavai advocates for decentralising the judiciary to make justice more accessible. He emphasised that taluka and district courts are key to reaching the common citizen.
Students from NLUs have launched an online petition against the high CLAT application and counselling fees. They said, “Fees are too high and go against the NEP’s goal of inclusivity,” demanding immediate reforms from the Consortium.
Today, On 21st July, The Supreme Court heard a plea by the SC Women Lawyers Association seeking chemical castration for sexual offenders and nationwide safety reforms, as Justice Surya Kant said, “We should not only take steps after a tragedy.”
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition seeking protection of lawyers’ privileges. Advocate Aaditya Gore has been pursuing the Advocates (Protection) Bill since 2014.
Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave retires after a 48-year-long legal journey, saying it’s time for younger lawyers to take charge. He plans to work for society and spend time with family.
Despite the Supreme Court’s approval nearly five months ago, High Courts across the country remain hesitant to appoint ad-hoc judges, delaying efforts to reduce the mounting backlog of criminal cases pending before them.
