Chief Justice Surya Kant Implements New Protocol: Written Requests Required for Urgent Case Listings in India's Supreme Court

Nov 25, 2025 01:34 am CST

India's newly appointed Chief Justice Surya Kant has established a significant procedural change on his first day in office, requiring that urgent case listing requests must be submitted in writing. Oral requests will only be considered in extraordinary circumstances involving death penalties or personal liberty matters, marking a notable shift in Supreme Court protocol.