Justice Surya Kant takes oath as India’s 53rd CJI on Nov 24, set to oversee major cases on elections, cyber law, sedition, and refugee rights. His long tenure promises landmark judgments on key legal and social issues.
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The Central Government has decided to temporarily suspend two controversial provisions of the Waqf Act, 2025, following indications from the Supreme Court about a potential stay on them. This pattern of reassessment arises when the Centre anticipates unfavorable court rulings, helping it maintain influence over contentious laws amid ongoing legal scrutiny.
Justice Surya Kant, born on February 10, 1962, has served on the Supreme Court since May 24, 2019, and is set to retire on February 9, 2027. Notable for his 54 authored judgments, he previously held key legal positions including Advocate General of Haryana and Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh, contributing significantly to Indian law.
Former Chief Justice of India UU Lalit praised the new criminal laws for addressing mob lynching and welcomed changes related to hit-and-run cases. He supported the 15-day police custody rule and hailed the abolition of the colonial-era sedition law. Lalit compared the new laws to previous anti-terrorism legislation and emphasized the need for a democratic society.
The Supreme Court set to hear a plea challenging new criminal legislation, questioning its constitutionality and potential impacts on fundamental rights. The laws, known as the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Act, have raised concerns about police powers and violations of citizen rights, leading to a significant judicial review.
Supreme Court Moves Sedition Law Challenge to Larger Bench Amidst New Legislation Proposals In a pivotal decision, the Supreme Court, on September 12, has referred the petitions challenging the sedition law, specifically Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), to a bench comprising at least five judges. This move was initiated by a three-judge […]
Supreme Court Set to Re-examine Sedition Law on September 12 The Supreme Court is poised to hear a series of petitions on September 12, challenging the constitutional validity of the colonial-era provision of sedition under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This hearing comes in the wake of the government’s recent proposal to introduce sweeping changes […]
New Bill to Overhaul India’s Criminal Justice System: Sedition Law Faces Repeal In a significant move, the Indian government has announced a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s criminal justice system. Union Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed that the new bill, set to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), will completely repeal the controversial sedition law. […]