Chief Justice of India: News
24 Mar 2025
IndiaWhy probe against Justice Yashwant Varma may not conclude early
Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna, has launched a judicial probe into the allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma. The investigation is likely to be time-consuming as several facets need to be examined.
19 Feb 2025
Narendra ModiSC to hear pleas on election commissioners' appointment process today
The Supreme Court of India will hear petitions challenging the appointment process of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners (EC) under the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, on Wednesday.
14 Feb 2025
Mumbai Police'Latent' controversy: Ranveer Allahbadia moves SC against multiple FIRs
Prominent YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as BeerBiceps, has moved the Supreme Court (SC) seeking relief against several First Information Reports (FIRs) filed against him in various states.
03 Dec 2024
Prime MinisterCJI Sanjiv Khanna recuses himself from CEC's appointment case
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna has recused himself from hearing petitions challenging a law that excludes the CJI from the panel responsible for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.
26 Nov 2024
DY Chandrachud'Judiciary not here to perform opposition's role...': Ex-CJI Chandrachud
Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has emphasized the separate functions of the judiciary and political opposition in a democracy.
08 Nov 2024
Article 370'I am content': Justice Chandrachud's final message as CJI
Justice DY Chandrachud on Friday ended his two-year tenure as the Chief Justice of India.
07 Nov 2024
Calcutta High CourtSC refuses to transfer RG Kar trial out of Bengal
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to transfer the trial of the rape and murder case of a junior doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, West Bengal.
05 Nov 2024
DY ChandrachudNot every private property can be acquired by state: SC
Not all privately owned property can be acquired by the state, a nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, has ruled.
05 Nov 2024
DelhiJudicial independence doesn't mean deciding against government: CJI Chandrachud
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, who will step down on November 10, has said that judicial independence does not always require ruling against the government.
30 Oct 2024
Delhi High CourtParents wanted Sanjiv Khanna to be chartered accountant, not lawyer
Senior Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjiv Khanna will be sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on November 11.
25 Oct 2024
Arjun Ram MeghwalWho is Justice Sanjiv Khanna, India's next Chief Justice
President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI).
24 Oct 2024
Arjun Ram MeghwalJustice Sanjiv Khanna appointed new CJI, oath-taking on November 11
President Droupadi Murmu has formally appointed Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI).
12 Sep 2024
AllahabadMadrassas violate right to education, promote 'supremacy of Islam': NCPCR
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has strongly disapproved of the madrasa education system in its submissions before the Supreme Court.
12 Sep 2024
DY Chandrachud'Lost respect': Netizens after CJI pictured with Modi performing puja
Netizens have expressed disappointment at Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud after he was pictured with Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking part in the Ganpati Puja celebrations at his residence on Wednesday.
14 Aug 2024
Central GovernmentMineral-rich states can recover dues on royalty on minerals: SC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that its July 25 judgment, which allows state governments to tax mining and related activities, will apply retrospectively but only for transactions after April 1, 2005.
01 Jul 2024
Amit ShahNew criminal laws take effect: First case filed in Delhi
India's legal system entered a new phase on Monday with the introduction of three new criminal laws, replacing the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Indian Evidence Act, and the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).
29 Jun 2024
DY ChandrachudWest Bengal CM Banerjee and CJI advocate for unbiased judiciary
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud have urged the judiciary to remain free from political bias.
29 May 2024
Ministry of Health and Family WelfareSikkim High Court introduces menstrual leave policy for women
The Sikkim High Court has introduced a menstrual leave policy for its female staff in the registry.
28 May 2024
Arvind KejriwalSC refuses urgent hearing of Kejriwal's plea seeking bail extension
The Supreme Court vacation bench on Tuesday denied an urgent hearing for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea seeking a seven-day extension of his interim bail.
15 Apr 2024
DY Chandrachud21 ex-judges write to CJI about attempts to 'undermine judiciary'
A group of 21 retired judges have written a letter to Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, expressing concern about increasing attempts by "certain factions" to "destabilize the judiciary."
13 Mar 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC to hear pleas against new EC law on Friday
The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on Friday (March 15) a clutch of petitions challenging the Centre's appointment of election commissioners (ECs) under a new law.
17 Dec 2023
DY ChandrachudIndian courts prioritize marriage over individual: CJI DY Chandrachud
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, on Sunday, opined that Indian courts have often prioritized marriage over individual rights.
15 Dec 2023
DY ChandrachudUP judge seeks permission to 'end life,' CJI demands report
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has demanded a status report after a woman judge accused a senior judge of sexual harassment in an open letter and requested permission to kill herself.
18 Sep 2023
ParliamentElection commissioners appointment bill allegedly dropped from Parliament's agenda
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government at the Centre has reportedly withdrawn a controversial bill on appointing top election officers from the agenda of the Parliament's ongoing five-day special session.
05 Sep 2023
Udhayanidhi StalinSanatan row: Eminent citizens urge CJI to act against Udhayanidhi
A group of 262 prominent individuals, including retired judges and bureaucrats, have written to Chief Justice (CJI) DY Chandrachud, urging him to take suo moto cognizance of Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's controversial statements.
16 Aug 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC releases handbook for combating gender stereotypes
The Supreme Court on Wednesday published a handbook to combat gender stereotypes in legal language.
14 May 2023
Narendra ModiKarnataka DGP Praveen Sood appointed new CBI director
Karnataka Director General of Police (DGP) Praveen Sood has been appointed as the next director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) after his name was finalized by a three-member panel led by PM Narendra Modi.
13 Apr 2023
MenstruationSanitary pads in schools: A positive step toward menstrual health
Menstrual health has long been a taboo topic in India, resulting in limited access to menstrual hygiene products and proper education for young girls and boys.
22 Mar 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC to form new bench to hear Bilkis Bano's plea
The Supreme Court (SC) announced on Wednesday that it would form a new bench to hear a plea challenging the premature release of 11 convicts who had gang-raped Bilkis Bano during the 2002 Gujarat riots.
20 Mar 2023
DY ChandrachudWhy CJI Chandrachud refused to accept Centre's sealed note
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud lashed out at using sealed cover envelopes for submissions to courts while hearing the One Rank One Pension (OROP) case on Monday.
19 Mar 2023
DY ChandrachudSexual orientation has no impact on judges' abilities: CJI Chandrachud
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, speaking at India Today Conclave 2023 on Saturday, asserted a judge's sexual orientation had "nothing to do" with their ability.
17 Mar 2023
DY ChandrachudOpposition MPs write to President over trolling of CJI Chandrachud
Opposition leaders have written to President Droupadi Murmu seeking action against those sponsoring and supporting the reported online trolling of Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, who is currently hearing the Shiv Sena row in the Supreme Court.
04 Mar 2023
DY ChandrachudTruth has become victim of false news: CJI Chandrachud
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud remarked that truth has become a "victim" in the age of social media amid the spread of fake news.
02 Mar 2023
Election Commission of India (ECI)PM, opposition leader, CJI panel to select CEC, ECs: SC
Quashing the present system of making top appointments in the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Supreme Court on Thursday appointed a committee to select the poll body members.
24 Feb 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC junks menstrual leave PIL, says could discourage women's hiring
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a mandate to all states to frame rules regarding menstrual leaves in educational institutions and workplaces.
06 Feb 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaSupreme Court gets 5 new judges, CJI Chandrachud administers oath
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud on Monday administered the oath of office to the five judges newly elevated to the Supreme Court. The top court's working strength has now reached 32, while the maximum number is 34.
03 Feb 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaWill appoint 5 recommended judges soon: Centre assures SC
The Attorney General of India, R Venkataramani, assured the Supreme Court that the Centre will clear the pending appointment of five judges to Supreme Court recommended by the collegium very soon.
16 Jan 2023
Kiren RijijuSC Collegium should include government representatives: Kiren Rijiju to CJI
Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has reportedly written a letter to Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud suggesting that the Supreme Court Collegium, which appoints the judges, should include central government representatives.
11 Jan 2023
Mohan BhagwatRSS chief Bhagwat speaks in support of LGBTQ community
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) head Mohan Bhagwat spoke in support of the LGBTQ community, stating that they are humans and have the right to live like others.
06 Jan 2023
Kiren RijijuWill confirm 44 judges' appointment soon: Centre to Supreme Court
The names of 44 judges will be confirmed for appointment to the higher judiciary within three days, the Centre informed the Supreme Court on Friday.
04 Jan 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaPleas challenging release of Bilkis Bano's rapists adjourned to mid-February
The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned the hearing of the petitions challenging the remission to the 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang rape case to mid-February.
03 Jan 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaCinema halls can prohibit outside food, beverages: Supreme Court
In a major victory for the owners of cinema halls, the Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that theater operators have the right to regulate cine-goers from bringing outside food and beverages.
18 Dec 2022
DY ChandrachudHundreds killed for marrying outside caste every year: CJI Chandrachud
While talking about morality and its interplay with the law, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud on Saturday stated hundreds die every year for falling in love with people outside their cast or marrying against the wishes of their families.
16 Dec 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaAmid tussle with Centre, SC takes 16-day 'absolute' winter break
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Friday informed lawyers that there will be no Supreme Court benches available from Saturday till January 1 due to winter vacations.
10 Dec 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaYou haven't been fair to women officers: SC to Army
The Supreme Court directed the Army authorities on Friday to pause giving placements to male officers who were given a promotion in October this year until the matter of women officers' promotion has been sorted.
09 Dec 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC dismisses plea seeking collegium meeting details on judges' appointment
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed under the Right to Information (RTI) Act seeking disclosure of discussions during a collegium meeting held on December 12, 2018, stating that collegium deliberations were not subject to the RTI Act.
25 Nov 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC seeks Centre's response on pleas to recognize same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices to the Centre and Attorney-General for India R Venkataramani on two pleas seeking the recognition of same-sex marriages under the Special Marriage Act, 1954.
23 Nov 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaIndia needs strong characters like Seshan as CEC: SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday stated that India is in need of a Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) with a strong character like TN Seshan, who "does not allow himself to be bulldozed."
20 Nov 2022
DY ChandrachudFear of targeting makes judges reluctant to grant bail: CJI
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud while speaking at an event on Saturday said that judges at the grassroots are reluctant to grant bail in heinous crimes.
13 Nov 2022
DY ChandrachudLaw should not become an instrument of oppression: CJI Chandrachud
While talking about colonial-era laws that still constitute part of India's constitution, Chief Justice of India (CJI), DY Chandrachud, said decision-makers should ensure that the "law does not become an instrument of oppression."
17 Oct 2022
DY ChandrachudPresident Droupadi Murmu appoints Justice DY Chandrachud as 50th CJI
Supreme Court Justice DY Chandrachud was officially appointed as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI) by President Droupadi Murmu on Monday.
11 Oct 2022
UU LalitUU Lalit recommends DY Chandrachud as India's next chief justice
India is likely to get its next Chief Justice (CJI) a month from now.
07 Oct 2022
Law MinistryCentre asks CJI Lalit to name successor; Justice Chandrachud frontrunner
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Uday Umesh Lalit has been asked by the government to name his successor as he is set to retire on November 8.
21 Sep 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaFrom September 27, SC to livestream all constitutional bench proceedings
The Supreme Court (SC) has decided to live-stream all constitution bench proceedings beginning September 27, according to Hindustan Times.
27 Aug 2022
UU LalitJustice Lalit takes oath as 49th Chief Justice of India
Justice UU Lalit was on Saturday sworn in as the 49th Chief Justice of India (CJI).
21 Aug 2022
GujaratBilkis Bano case: NHRC to discuss convicts' release on Monday
A weak after the release of 11 convicts sentenced to life imprisonment in the Bilkis Bano gang rape case, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is set to bring up the subject for "discussion" on Monday, The Sunday Express reported.
10 Aug 2022
NV RamanaJustice Uday Umesh Lalit appointed 49th Chief Justice of India
Justice Uday Umesh Lalit has been appointed as the 49th Chief Justice of India (CJI).
04 Aug 2022
NV RamanaNV Ramana recommends Justice Lalit as India's next chief justice
India is likely to get its only second Chief Justice (CJI) directly from the Bar nearly a month from now.
03 Aug 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC Collegium holds rare 75-minute meeting, mulls over next CJI
India will likely have its new Chief Justice (CJI) nearly a month from now.
30 Apr 2022
Narendra ModiCJI Ramana's 'Lakshman Rekha' jibe at meet with PM, CMs
Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana on Saturday said that one must be mindful of the "Lakshman Rekha" (ethical limits) while performing their duties.
23 Oct 2021
IndiaCJI Ramana, sharing stage with Law Minister, criticizes judicial infrastructure
Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Saturday raised concerns about the judicial infrastructure in India.
26 Sep 2021
IndiaWe need 50% reservation for women in judiciary: CJI Ramana
Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Sunday said that women are entitled to a 50% reservation in the judiciary, calling it their right.
13 Sep 2021
Supreme Court Of IndiaWill pass order without Centre's affidavit: SC reserves Pegasus judgment
The Supreme Court Monday reserved interim orders on a batch of petitions in the Pegasus surveillance case.
31 Aug 2021
Supreme Court Of IndiaNine new judges administered oath of office by CJI
Nine new judges, including three women, were on Tuesday administered oath of office as judges of the Supreme Court, taking its strength to 33.
15 Aug 2021
Supreme Court Of India'Sorry state of affairs,' says CJI Ramana on Parliamentary debates
Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Sunday lamented the poor quality of lawmaking and Parliamentary debates in the country.
15 Jul 2021
Supreme Court Of IndiaCJI terms sedition law 'colonial'; asks Centre about its necessity
The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern about the rampant misuse of India's sedition law, Indian Penal Code 124(A).
25 May 2021
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)CJI cites 'rule of law'; Centre's CBI chief picks dropped
Two of the Centre's top picks for the post of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director were reportedly dropped as Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana cited a rule of law pertaining to their retirement.
13 May 2021
Supreme Court Of IndiaActively considering live-streaming Supreme Court proceedings: CJI NV Ramana
Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Thursday said that he was actively considering a proposal to start live-streaming the proceedings of the Supreme Court.
24 Apr 2021
Supreme Court Of IndiaJustice NV Ramana sworn in as Chief Justice of India
Justice NV Ramana was sworn in as the 48th Chief Justice of India (CJI) this morning.
23 Apr 2021
Supreme Court Of IndiaLeaving with satisfaction, I did my best: CJI Bobde
Outgoing Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sharad Arvind Bobde on Friday said that he was leaving the Supreme Court with happiness, goodwill, and very fond memories, and the satisfaction of having done his best.
06 Apr 2021
Supreme Court Of IndiaJustice NV Ramana appointed Chief Justice of India by President
Justice NV Ramana has been appointed as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI) by President Ram Nath Kovind.
24 Mar 2021
Supreme Court Of IndiaLandmark judgments of NV Ramana, recommended to be next CJI
Chief Justice of India SA Bobde on Wednesday recommended Justice NV Ramana as his successor after he retires.
08 Mar 2021
Sharad Arvind BobdeCompletely misreported, says CJI Bobde on 'marry rape victim' remark
Chief Justice of India Sharad Arvind Bobde on Monday defended his controversial remarks made at a hearing of a rape case last week.
11 Oct 2020
Andhra PradeshAttempts to destabilize Andhra Pradesh government: CM Reddy to CJI
In a rare letter to the Chief Justice of India, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy has accused Justice NV Ramana of the Supreme Court of conspiring against his state government.
15 Sep 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaCJI Bobde, top judges, being monitored by Chinese firm: Report
A Chinese firm is reportedly keeping a close watch on 30 Indian judges, including the Chief Justice of India Sharad Arvind Bobde.
29 Jun 2020
IndiaCJI Bodbe snapped astride a limited-edition Harley-Davidson; photos go viral
Pictures of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sharad Bobde astride a Harley-Davidson Limited Edition CVO 2020 have gone viral on the social media.
18 Nov 2019
IndiaJustice Sharad Arvind Bobde sworn in as 47th CJI
On Monday, Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde took oath as the 47th Chief Justice of India.
17 Nov 2019
IndiaCJI Gogoi retires: Here's a look at his eventful tenure
Justice Ranjan Gogoi retired on Sunday as the Chief Justice of India. Punctuated by a series of landmark judgments, Gogoi's 13-month tenure was as consequential, as it was controversial.
13 Nov 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaChief Justice of India comes under RTI Act: Supreme Court
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court observed that the office of Chief Justice of India is a public authority and hence falls under the purview of the transparency law, Right to Information Act (RTI).
