Chief Justice of India Archives

10 Jan

Chief Justice Justice Suryakant Inaugurates New Court in Barwala, Lays Foundation Stone of Judicial Complex

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Chandigarh, January 10: Chief Justice of India Justice Suryakant on Saturday said that courts are being established closer to people to ensure speedy and accessible justice for all. He stated that when courts are located nearer to citizens, it becomes easier for them to protect their rights and seek legal remedies without hardship. Justice Suryakant was speaking as the chief guest at a programme held in Barwala, where he formally inaugurated a newly constructed court building and laid the foundation stone of a new court complex. Emphasising environmental responsibility, the Chief Justice also planted a sapling on the premises. Several…

14 Dec

Messi to Meet PM Modi, CJI and Army Chief as GOAT India Tour Concludes in Delhi

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New Delhi, December 14, 2025: Argentine football legend Lionel Messi will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant and Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday during the Delhi leg of his GOAT India Tour, marking a high-profile conclusion to his visit to India.Messi is scheduled to arrive in the national capital at 10.45 am and will begin his engagements with a short meet-and-greet session at a city hotel. He will then head to the Prime Minister’s official residence, where he is expected to spend around 20 minutes in interaction with Modi.Following the meeting with…

24 Nov

Justice Surya Kant Takes Charge as CJI, Outlines Priorities for Supreme Court

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New Delhi, November 24, 2025: Justice Surya Kant, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, was on Monday sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI). President Draupadi Murmu administered the oath in Hindi during a brief ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan at 10 am.Justice Kant succeeds Justice BR Gavai, who retired on November 23 after serving just over six months. Justice Gavai had recommended Justice Kant as his successor on October 27, and the President appointed him on October 30. Elevated to the Supreme Court on May 24, 2019, Justice Kant will hold the position of CJI for…

30 Oct

Justice Surya Kant Appointed as 53rd Chief Justice of India, to Assume Office on November 24

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New Delhi, October 30, 2025: Justice Surya Kant has been officially appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI), succeeding Justice BR Gavai, who retires on November 23. The announcement was made on Thursday by Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, marking a key transition in the country’s judiciary.In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Minister Meghwal said, “In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Surya Kant, Judge of the Supreme Court of India, as the Chief Justice of India with effect from 24th…

23 Oct

Centre Begins Selection Process for New Chief Justice as Justice B.R. Gavai Nears Retirement

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New Delhi, October 23, 2025 — The Central government has begun the formal process to appoint the next Chief Justice of India (CJI) as the current head of the judiciary, Justice B.R. Gavai, approaches the end of his tenure next month. Justice Gavai is set to retire on November 23 after completing his term as the 51st Chief Justice.According to official procedure, the Union Law Ministry has sent a communication to the incumbent CJI, requesting him to recommend his successor. The process follows the Memorandum of Procedure (MoP), which mandates that the senior-most eligible judge of the Supreme Court be…

29 Apr

Justice BR Gavai appointed as 52nd Chief Justice of India, to take oath on May 14

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New Delhi, April 28, 2025: Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai has been appointed as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI), with his swearing-in scheduled for May 14. He will succeed incumbent CJI Sanjiv Khanna, who is set to retire on May 13.Justice Gavai’s tenure as the head of the judiciary will be brief, ending on November 23, 2025, when he turns 65—the retirement age for Supreme Court judges.This appointment is historic, as Justice Gavai becomes only the second Dalit judge to assume the top post in the Indian judiciary, after Justice K G Balakrishnan. His elevation is widely seen as…

22 Mar

CJI Forms Panel to Probe Delhi HC Judge Over Cash Recovery Allegations

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New Delhi/Chandigarh, March 22, 2025 – Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has set up a three-member committee to investigate allegations against Delhi High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma after a significant amount of cash was reportedly found at his residence in the national capital.The committee, announced by the Supreme Court, will be headed by Sheel Nagu, Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, and includes Justice G.S. Sandhawalia, Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, and Justice Anu Sivaraman from the Karnataka High Court.In addition, the Supreme Court has directed the Chief Justice of the Delhi…

20 Mar

Supreme Court Collegium Approves Appointment of Eight Judges to Gujarat High Court

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New Delhi, March 20, 2025 – The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the appointment of eight judicial officers as judges of the Gujarat High Court. The decision, made during a meeting on March 19, aims to strengthen the judiciary and address the rising workload in the High Court.The newly appointed judges are Liyakathussain Shamsuddin Pirzada, Ramchandra Thakurdas Vachhani, Jayesh Lakhanshibhai Odedra, Pranav Maheshbhai Raval, Mool Chand Tyagi, Dipak Mansukhlal Vyas, Utkarsh Thakorbhai Desai, and Rohenkumar Kundanlal Chudawala. These judicial officers, known for their expertise and dedication, are expected to improve the Gujarat High Court's efficiency and contribute to timely justice…