Supreme Court judge
Justice Surya Kant Appointed as 53rd Chief Justice of India: A Profile of His Landmark Verdicts and Legal Legacy
Oct 30, 2025 09:34 pm CST
Justice Surya Kant has been appointed as India's 53rd Chief Justice, taking office on November 24, 2025. With a distinguished two-decade legal career, the Haryana-born justice is known for landmark verdicts including the Article 370 abrogation, sedition law suspension, and rulings promoting electoral transparency and gender equality. His 14-month tenure will continue until February 2027, building upon a judicial legacy marked by protection of constitutional values and civil liberties.
Justice Surya Kant: First Haryana-Born Judge Set to Become 53rd Chief Justice of India
Oct 27, 2025 05:47 pm CST
Justice Surya Kant will make history as the first Chief Justice from Haryana when he takes oath on November 24, succeeding CJI BR Gavai. With a distinguished legal career spanning four decades, Justice Kant will serve as India's top judge until February 2027, bringing his extensive experience from the Punjab and Haryana High Court and landmark Supreme Court cases.
Pilots' Body Cites Bias In Air India Crash Report, Demands Judicial Probe
Sep 24, 2025 04:49 pm CST
The Federation of Indian Pilots has formally urged the Civil Aviation Ministry to constitute a 'Court of Inquiry', headed by a retired Supreme Court judge into the June 12 crash of Air India Flight AI 171.