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’
