Justice Gavai has made history on multiple fronts: he is the first Buddhist to assume the post and only the second CJI from the Dalit community, after Justice K.G. Balakrishnan in 2007.
May 14, 2025Known for his composed demeanor and commitment to judicial ethics, Justice Khanna addressed the perception of him as a “conservative” or “by the book” judge.
May 14, 2025Among those who have already disclosed their assets are the three senior-most judges next in line to assume the role of Chief Justice in the future.
May 6, 2025Justice Khanna, who has served as a judge in the Supreme Court and Delhi High Court, succeeds former CJI DY Chandrachud. Khanna will serve a six-month term as the 51st CJI.
November 11, 2024President Droupadi Murmu will preside over the ceremony and will administer the oath of office to Justice Khanna.
November 11, 2024Justice Chandrachud took over as the CJI on November 9, 2022. Judges of the Supreme Court retire by the age of 65.
October 17, 2024The CJI further said that other organizations should take the cue from this as it will encourage more women enrolment.
August 29, 2024During the hearing, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud observed, "The Kolkata incident raises safety issues of doctors across the country."
August 20, 2024The CJI also expressed hope that the facility would enhance the quality of service rendered by the top court to the citizens.
July 11, 2024A bench of justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan said, "We hereby appoint Justice Uday Umesh Lalit, Former Chief Justice of India as Chairperson of the Search-cum-Selection Committees for all the Universities."
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