Surya Kant

07 Mar

Supreme Court Urges Expert Review of “British-Era” Coast Guard Service Norms

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCoast Guard, Ministry of Defence, Retirement Age, Service Conditions, Supreme Court, Surya Kant

NEW DELHI (Gurpreet Singh) — The Supreme Court of India has called on the Union Government to modernize the service conditions and retirement ages of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), remarking that the administration cannot remain tethered to "British-era" criteria. A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant emphasized that the current regulations governing one of the country's most "highly skilled" and robust forces require a contemporary reassessment to reflect the sophisticated nature of modern maritime security. The top court's observations came during a hearing of the Centre’s petition challenging a Delhi High Court order from November 2024.…

24 Nov

President Murmu Administers Oath to India’s 53rd Chief Justice

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaNew Chief Justice, Surya Kant

National Times Bureau :- Justice Surya Kant was sworn in on Monday as the 53rd Chief Justice of India, starting what will be a nearly 15-month term in the country’s top judicial post. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath, and several leaders—including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla—were present. He took over the role from Justice Bhushan R. Gavai, after being officially appointed under Article 124(2) of the Constitution based on the former Chief Justice’s recommendation. Justice Surya Kant will serve until February 9, 2027, when he turns…