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The Supreme Court observed during hearings related to Sabarimala and religious freedom that Hinduism is a way of life and that visiting temples or performing rituals is not mandatory to remain Hindu. The court also stressed that personal faith cannot be obstructed by others

The Supreme Court of India Collegium, headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant, approved the appointment of nine advocates as judges of the Calcutta High Court. The recommendations will now be forwarded to the Centre for final clearance and presidential approval

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has set up a Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee, headed by Justice Aravind Kumar, to assess court infrastructure needs across India and propose a Rs 40,000–50,000 crore upgrade plan. The panel will focus on modernisation, digitisation under e-Courts, and improving judicial efficiency

The Supreme Court of India launched “One Case One Data” to unify court records across all levels and introduced the AI chatbot “Su Sahay” to improve access to justice. The initiative aims to modernise case management and enhance digital efficiency in judiciary services

Supreme of India dismissed judicial aspirant Prerna Gupta’s plea for re-evaluation of her exam paper. During the hearing, Chief Justice Surya Kant shared his personal journey, revealing how a senior judge once advised him to choose advocacy over judicial service

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant shared a personal anecdote in court while dismissing a plea by judicial aspirant Prerna Gupta before the Supreme Court of India. He recalled being discouraged from joining judicial services early in his career and advised her to focus on future opportunities instead of contesting a single exam result.

The Supreme Court of India rebuked the Indian Young Lawyers Association over its Sabarimala PIL, calling it an abuse of process and questioning its locus, while stressing focus on genuine public causes and bar welfare

The Supreme Court of India criticised misuse of PILs as “private, publicity, paisa and political interest litigation” while hearing the Sabarimala case, stressing only genuine public causes deserve consideration amid concerns over frivolous petitions

Chief Justice Surya Kant will deliver the D.P. Kohli Memorial Lecture on cybercrime challenges, highlighting policing and judicial roles. He will also launch ‘ABHAY’, an AI chatbot by the Central Bureau of Investigation to verify notices

Surya Kant urged judges not to fear AI but use it cautiously, stressing it must aid—not replace—human judgment. He warned against over-reliance, highlighting risks like inaccuracies and misuse while emphasising judicial independence and constitutional values

The Supreme Court of India agreed to hear pleas challenging the Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2025, issuing notices to the Centre and state, and tagging the matter with similar petitions against anti-conversion laws across multiple states

The Centre told the Supreme Court that the 2018 Sabarimala judgement was based on the assumption that men are superior, while defending restrictions on women’s entry and highlighting religious practices as a key factor in the ongoing constitutional bench hearing

The Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti has moved the Supreme Court seeking intervention in the Sabarimala review case, arguing that courts should not decide essential religious practices. It said faith-based traditions must be protected unless they violate public order, morality or health

Surya Kant stressed expanding paralegal volunteers within Army units to improve legal aid access for soldiers, highlighting constitutional rights and technology use. He underscored initiatives supporting armed forces families and justice delivery in remote areas like Ladakh

The Supreme Court of India refused to hear a plea seeking mandatory menstrual leave nationwide, stating it is a policy matter for the government. A bench led by Surya Kant warned compulsory rules could unintentionally affect women’s employment opportunities

The Supreme Court of India declined to hear a plea seeking action against alleged misinformation on the Tirumala Laddu controversy. The bench led by Surya Kant said a criminal investigation is already underway and evidence can be submitted to the probe agency

The Supreme Court of India refused to hear a plea seeking repatriation of ashes believed to be of Subhas Chandra Bose from Renkoji Temple. The petition by grand nephew Ashis Ray was withdrawn after the court questioned proof and family consensus

  The Supreme Court banned a class 8 NCERT book chapter on judicial corruption, ordering seizure of physical and digital copies. CJI Surya Kant cited contempt, warning of strict action, and issued show-cause notices to NCERT and education officials

The Rajasthan High Court Jaipur Bench received its 10th bomb threat since October, warning of RDX ahead of CJI Surya Kant’s visit. Security sweeps found nothing suspicious, and court proceedings resumed after brief disruption

The Supreme Court of India criticised the functioning of Real Estate Regulatory Authority, saying it was high time governments revisited RERA’s role. The court stayed the Himachal Pradesh High Court order blocking the office shift from Shimla to Dharamsala