Chief Justice Surya Kant
Supreme Court Condemns 16-Year Justice Delay in Acid Attack Case, Orders Protection for Forced Acid Consumption Victims
Dec 04, 2025 06:13 pm CST
India's Supreme Court has issued strong criticism over a 16-year delay in an acid attack case, ordering daily hearings and addressing the gap in protection for victims forced to consume acid. The court has demanded data on all pending acid attack trials nationwide while considering expanded legal protections for different types of acid attack survivors.
Supreme Court Orders Repatriation of Pregnant Indian Woman Deported to Bangladesh on Humanitarian Grounds
Dec 03, 2025 03:20 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Centre to return nine-months pregnant Sonali Khatun and her 8-year-old son from Bangladesh on humanitarian grounds, emphasizing that the state must sometimes "bend" in such cases. The woman claims Indian citizenship as daughter of Indian citizen Bhodu Sheikh, with the Court ordering free medical facilities upon her return. The case is part of a larger deportation dispute involving seven individuals sent to Bangladesh, with the Calcutta High Court previously ruling the deportations illegal.
Chief Justice Questions India's Obligations Toward Illegal Rohingya Immigrants in Missing Persons Case
Dec 02, 2025 10:22 pm CST
In a critical hearing, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant questioned the extent of state obligations toward illegal immigrants as the Supreme Court addressed a petition concerning five missing Rohingya. The Chief Justice emphasized prioritizing Indian citizens while maintaining humane treatment for all, with the case adjourned to December 16 for further consideration alongside similar pending petitions.
Supreme Court Rebukes Prashant Bhushan for Calling Election Commission a "Despot" During SIR Voter List Hearing
Dec 02, 2025 09:18 pm CST
Senior advocate Prashant Bhushan faced objection from Chief Justice Surya Kant in the Supreme Court after referring to the Election Commission as a potential "despot" during arguments challenging the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists. The case highlights growing concerns over BLO working conditions, with multiple officials reportedly dying from work-related stress while implementing the controversial voter verification exercise.
Supreme Court Deems Kerala's Request to Extend SIR Form Deadline as "Just and Fair"
Dec 02, 2025 07:02 pm CST
The Supreme Court has advised the Election Commission to consider Kerala's petition to extend the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) form submission deadline beyond December 11, citing the state's upcoming local body elections. With 98.8% of forms distributed and 80% digitized, the court noted the request was "just and fair" to accommodate government employees involved in electoral duties.
BJP Slams Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee Over "Judges Talk for TRPs" Comment on Rohingya Issue
Dec 02, 2025 06:33 pm CST
A political controversy has erupted between BJP and Trinamool Congress after MP Kalyan Banerjee criticized Chief Justice Surya Kant's comments on Rohingya refugees. BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla accused Banerjee of attacking constitutional institutions for vote bank politics, while Banerjee claimed judges now "talk more to increase TRPs" rather than focusing on judgments.
Supreme Court Stays POCSO Trial Against Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa: Legal Challenge Continues
Dec 02, 2025 05:55 pm CST
The Supreme Court has temporarily halted trial proceedings against former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in a POCSO Act case. The court issued this stay while hearing his challenge to the Karnataka High Court's refusal to dismiss sexual harassment allegations. Yediyurappa's legal team argues that key evidence was ignored, while the case stems from allegations that he molested a 17-year-old girl during a visit to his residence.
Supreme Court Demands Time-Bound Action Plan to Combat Delhi's Worsening Air Pollution Crisis
Dec 01, 2025 07:01 pm CST
The Supreme Court has instructed the Commission for Air Quality Management and NCR state authorities to develop a concrete, actionable strategy addressing Delhi's persistent air pollution problem. Chief Justice Surya Kant emphasized that while stubble burning contributes to the crisis, it represents just one aspect of a broader environmental challenge requiring coordinated expert solutions rather than political battles.
Chief Justice Surya Kant Pledges to Prioritize Justice for India's Poorest Litigants
Nov 28, 2025 09:11 pm CST
India's 53rd Chief Justice Surya Kant has made a significant commitment to ensuring justice for economically disadvantaged citizens, declaring he would "sit till midnight" if needed for the poorest litigants. Appointed on November 24 and serving until February 2027, the middle-class born justice from Haryana firmly stated "no luxury litigation" would be entertained in his court, signaling a potential shift in India's judicial priorities.
Supreme Court Judges Face Off Against Ministers in Historic Badminton Tournament
Nov 28, 2025 04:19 pm CST
In an unprecedented sporting event, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Vikram Nath will compete against Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal in badminton exhibition matches at Delhi's Thyagraj Stadium, bringing together India's judicial and executive branches in a friendly competition featuring 84 judges from across the country.