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A group of 72 legal professionals has urged Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to retract Supreme Court observations on environmental activism, arguing they undermine ecological litigation. The letter defends PILs as constitutional tools for accountability in developmental decision-making

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the judiciary should function like 24x7 hospitals to address the common man's needs and called for deeper use of technology and AI in courts to speed up justice delivery during a programme at the Madhya Pradesh High Court

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said technology and AI-driven judicial systems are essential to reduce wastage of court time and improve efficiency. Speaking at a Madhya Pradesh High Court event in Jabalpur, he stressed the need for deeper digital integration in India’s judicial architecture

The Supreme Court has refused to grant relief to mining lease holders in the Aravalli range, citing "disturbing" feedback. A bench led by CJI Surya Kant emphasized that no activity will be permitted until ecological concerns and the technical definition of the hills are fully resolved

The Supreme Court Bar Association urged CJI Surya Kant to take institutional cognizance of the reported detention of a young lawyer during Andhra Pradesh High Court proceedings. The Bar Council of India also sought intervention and administrative action over the incident

CJI Surya Kant stressed the vital role of retired judges, comparing them to stepwells preserving wisdom during crises. He urged structured engagement in mediation, education, and mentoring, warning that neglecting their experience wastes a valuable national resource

The Supreme Court, under CJI Surya Kant, will launch “Samadhan Samaroh” to promote mediation-based settlement of pending cases. The initiative aims to reduce backlog by resolving over 45,000 identified cases through amicable dispute resolution mechanisms like mediation and Lok Adalats

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant recused himself from hearing petitions challenging the 2023 law on appointment of Election Commissioners, citing conflict of interest, and directed that the matter be listed before a Bench without any prospective Chief Justice.

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the Bar and Bench are inseparable in the justice delivery system while addressing a programme in Tirupati. He stressed the need for strong advocacy, quality judgments, and long-term judicial infrastructure across the country

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant laid the foundation stone for a Judicial Academy near Amaravati and a new court complex in Tirupati district. The projects aim to strengthen judicial training and infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh

The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of objectionable references to judicial corruption in an NCERT Class 8 textbook, prompting the council to withdraw the book from its website after strong remarks by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant

  CJI Surya Kant urged compassionate legal action against drug abuse at Goa’s Legal Service campaign, highlighting law’s role in social change and youth rehabilitation 

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant urged High Courts to be proactive in addressing failures in the rule of law and stressed that delayed justice destroys trust. He called for greater use of mediation and said High Courts must remain accessible centres of constitutional remedy

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant expressed shock at the scale of cybercrime in India, noting that senior citizens have lost thousands of crores to fraud and extortion. He emphasised the need for continuous training of judicial officers to address modern challenges such as digital crimes.

CJI Surya Kant said he felt unwell after a morning walk as the Supreme Court discussed shifting to virtual-only hearings due to Delhi’s severe air pollution. The court may allow online appearances, especially for lawyers above 60, as AQI remains ‘very poor’