At the 16th Convocation of Gujarat National Law University, CJI Surya Kant said public trust in the legal system depends on lawyers’ honesty and conduct. He reminded graduates that credibility takes years to build but can be lost instantly if responsibility and ethics are ignored.
At GNLU’s 16th Convocation, CJI Justice Surya Kant used a T20 cricket analogy to stress that the legal profession rewards specialization, not mediocrity. He also highlighted integrity, apprenticeship training, and bridging the academia-practice gap to strengthen public trust in the justice system.
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.
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.
Ex-Judges and senior lawyers have issued an open letter to the Chief Justice of India, expressing deep concern over the Supreme Court’s remarks on Rohingya refugees. They warn the comments could “undermine constitutional values and human dignity”.
Today, On 9th October, The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has revoked advocate Rakesh Kishore’s membership following his attempt to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai. The act was called a “direct assault on judicial independence.”
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has appealed to Chief Justice of India B R Gavai and Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. They urged the finalisation of the MoP, calling for a “transparent, equitable, and merit-driven” framework for judicial appointments.
The Gujarat High Court ruled that TMC MP Yusuf Pathan illegally occupied government land in Vadodara and must vacate it. The court said, “Granting concessions to such individuals despite flouting the law sends a wrong message to society.”
In Delhi Burnt Cash Controversy, “Mahatma Gandhi me aag lag rahi hai” became the shocking highlight as a judicial panel found serious misconduct by Justice Yashwant Varma, recommending his removal after bundles of burnt notes were found.
Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice, citing a ‘written and oral’ complaint, reassigned a case listed for order to himself, invoking his power as master of the roster to protect public trust in the judiciary.
