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The Supreme Court will launch a monthly lecture series on law, justice and legal education in September 2026, Chief Justice Surya Kant announced on Teachers’ Day. The initiative will promote dialogue among legal stakeholders and include an annual honour for distinguished legal educators

This Teachers’ Day, law schools should celebrate not only the teachers who taught students the Constitution, but also the students courageous enough to ask whether their institutions are living by it

The Supreme Court ruled that the Bar Council of India and state bar councils have no statutory authority to discipline law students, setting aside BCI communications issued during the NALSAR controversy over students' objections to the CJI's proposed convocation participation

The Supreme Court ruled that the Bar Council of India lacks statutory authority to regulate law students, setting aside two notifications linked to the NALSAR controversy. It said educational institutions alone can act against students under their applicable rules and regulations

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the judiciary is proactively addressing emerging economic crimes such as digital arrest scams. Speaking in London, he stressed due process, proportionality and presumption of innocence, while highlighting India’s legal framework against money laundering and financial offences 

Supreme Court judge Sandeep Mehta has urged CJI Surya Kant to appoint a chief justice from outside Rajasthan, alleging maladministration, selective case listings and favouritism under acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma in three letters sent this month

Students and alumni of NLSIU Bengaluru condemned the BCI’s action against outgoing NALSAR students following objections to the CJI attending their convocation. They demanded an unconditional apology and questioned the BCI’s authority to interfere with student enrolment

Over 440 alumni of NALSAR University of Law have strongly criticised the Bar Council of India’s directive halting enrolment of its students in State Bar Councils and seeking a report from the varsity.

The Supreme Court criticised the Bar Council of India for directing state bar councils to block enrolment of NALSAR’s 2026 graduates, affirming students’ right to protest. The court issued notice to BCI, barred punitive action, and scheduled further hearing after two weeks

The Bar Council of India has rescinded its decision asking State Bar Councils not to enrol NALSAR’s 2026 graduates. The BCI said students should not suffer for alleged misconduct by others and sought a factual report from the university Vice-Chancellor.

A group of NALSAR University of Law students has opposed the proposal to invite Chief Justice of India Surya Kant as chief guest for their upcoming convocation. In an email to the administration, they cited concerns over the CJI-led bench’s refusal to urgently hear a plea on alleged police brutality during the July 20 ‘Chalo Sansad’ protest.

The Supreme Court is likely to hear on Monday a PIL seeking stronger measures against drug trafficking, including time-bound NDPS investigations and trials, uniform search and seizure protocols, speedy forensic reports, special courts, property confiscation of traffickers and regulation of new psychoactive substances

The Supreme Court collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, has recommended four judges for elevation as Chief Justices of the Patna, Calcutta, Bombay and Punjab and Haryana high courts. It also recommended transfers of two Orissa High Court judges

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday stressed that effective legal aid must prioritise dialogue, dignity and inclusion, ensuring people are heard and treated respectfully. He also said court backlogs have declined significantly, with technology-driven measures helping speed up case disposal

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday said the country’s court case backlog has improved compared with 10 or 20 years ago. He attributed progress to technology-driven measures for speedy disposal, while stressing that harassment cases must be assessed individually

CJI Surya Kant has called for a more inclusive and people-centric justice delivery system, stressing that access to justice begins with dialogue. He said legal services personnel must understand local languages and dialects to address communities' concerns effectively

The Supreme Court clarified that its order restricting use of courtroom audio-video recordings does not prevent recognised news organisations from reporting proceedings. However, media outlets cannot use audio or video clips of judicial proceedings without permission under the court’s directions

The Supreme Court suggested that the Centre consider defining digital arrest as a standalone criminal offence with stricter penalties. The court also proposed asset freezing against accused persons and flagged the growing threat of deepfakes and cyber fraud

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant dismissed media reports claiming he refused an urgent hearing on a plea over the July 20 police action against students, clarifying that only a representation had been received and no petition had been formally filed

The Supreme Court declined an urgent hearing on a petition alleging police brutality against CJP student protesters in Delhi. Chief Justice Surya Kant refused to examine video evidence, while legal bodies SCBA and SCAORA demanded an independent inquiry