Justice Surya Kant
Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant Calls for Judicial Evolution to Address Modern Human Rights Challenges
Oct 24, 2025 01:12 am CST
Supreme Court Judge Surya Kant emphasizes the necessity for judicial innovation to confront emerging challenges like digital exclusion and climate vulnerability. Speaking at the BASL Human Rights Oration in Colombo, he highlighted India's extensive legal aid network through NALSA while stressing that access to justice remains a continuous journey requiring institutional commitment to protect marginalized communities' rights in evolving societal contexts.
Process Begins for Justice Surya Kant's Appointment as Next Chief Justice of India Following BR Gavai's Retirement
Oct 23, 2025 08:38 pm CST
The Indian government has initiated the process to appoint Justice Surya Kant as the next Chief Justice of India, as incumbent BR Gavai approaches his November 23 retirement date. Following judicial appointment protocols, Justice Kant, the current seniormost judge after the CJI, is set to lead the Indian judiciary for approximately 15 months starting November 24, 2027.
Supreme Court Condemns Digital Arrest Scams Targeting Senior Citizens: A Growing Cybercrime Crisis in India
Oct 17, 2025 03:43 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India has raised serious concerns about the rising phenomenon of "digital arrests" after fraudsters extorted Rs 1.05 crore from an elderly couple in Ambala by using forged court orders and impersonating government officials. Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi have called for coordinated action between central and state police to address this growing cybercrime trend that specifically targets senior citizens and undermines public trust in judicial institutions.
Supreme Court Calls for Clear Guidelines on Electoral Roll Revision as Opposition Lawyers Skip SIR Hearing
Oct 16, 2025 11:06 pm CST
The Supreme Court has emphasized the need for clear guidelines and a Standard Operating Procedure for nationwide implementation of Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, while noting the absence of senior opposition lawyers during a crucial hearing. The court is examining the constitutional validity of the Election Commission's SIR exercise in Bihar amid allegations of voter deletions without proper notice, with the final electoral rolls expected by October 17 and further arguments scheduled for November.
Supreme Court Demands Evidence on Wrongful Deletion of Bihar Voters Before Intervention
Oct 08, 2025 12:36 am CST
The Supreme Court has requested concrete evidence of wrongful voter deletions in Bihar's electoral rolls, asking petitioners to provide affidavits for 100-200 affected individuals. Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi expressed confusion over the Election Commission's process, particularly concerning the 3.66 lakh deleted names, emphasizing that court intervention requires proof of actual wrongful deletion. The next hearing is scheduled for Thursday.
Supreme Court Rejects DMK Leader V Senthil Balaji's Plea for Ministerial Position Clarification in Cash-for-Job Scam Case
Oct 07, 2025 01:52 am CST
The Supreme Court declined DMK leader V Senthil Balaji's request for clarification on resuming ministerial duties during his ongoing cash-for-job scam trial. The Court suggested transferring the case involving over 2,000 accused to a neutral location, citing concerns about potential influence. Balaji had previously resigned from the Tamil Nadu cabinet after the Court's criticism of his reinstatement following bail in a related money laundering case.
"Do You Know How Many Hours We Sleep?" Supreme Court Judge On Urgent Hearing Plea
Sep 24, 2025 02:36 pm CST
In a sharp response to a lawyer's request for the urgent listing of a case, Supreme Court judge and next in line for Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, highlighted the heavy workload faced by the judiciary.
'Let Wife Remain MLA': Top Court On UP Leader's Plea To Stay Conviction
Sep 24, 2025 12:05 am CST
The Supreme Court on Tuesday orally observed that disqualified Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Irfan Solanki should allow his wife, Naseem Solanki, to remain MLA after she won the By-elections in November last year from UP's Sishamau.
Courts Cannot Act As Recovery Agents For Collection Of Money: Supreme Court
Sep 23, 2025 03:08 pm CST
The Supreme Court has observed that courts cannot act as recovery agents and deprecated the trend of turning civil disputes into criminal cases by parties in dispute.
'Some High Court Judges Unable To Deliver On Their Tasks': Top Court
Sep 23, 2025 02:21 am CST
The Supreme Court on Monday lamented some high court judges being unable to "deliver on their tasks" as it called for their "performance evaluation".