judicial reforms
Justice Surya Kant Takes Oath as 53rd Chief Justice of India: Pledges to Reduce Case Backlogs and Reform Judicial System
Nov 24, 2025 09:17 am CST
Justice Surya Kant has been sworn in as India's 53rd Chief Justice, beginning a 14-month tenure focused on reducing the nation's 5.29 crore pending cases. The former Punjab and Haryana High Court judge plans to establish Constitution Benches, strengthen mediation processes, and engage with High Courts nationwide to address systemic challenges in the judicial system. Appointed by President Droupadi Murmu on the recommendation of outgoing CJI Bhushan Gavai, Justice Kant brings extensive legal experience to the role of India's top judicial officer.
Trump Calls for Netanyahu Pardon During Unscripted Israel Parliament Speech Over Corruption Charges
Oct 13, 2025 10:16 pm CST
During an unexpected moment in his address to the Israeli parliament, US President Donald Trump veered off-script to suggest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should receive a pardon for his corruption charges involving luxury gifts and media influence, dismissing the "cigars and champagne" case while praising Netanyahu as a wartime leader despite ongoing ICC scrutiny over Gaza operations.
Chief Justice Gavai Addresses Rs 6.85 Lakh Crore Case Backlog at ITAT: Calls for Comprehensive Judicial Reforms
Oct 09, 2025 03:52 pm CST
Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai has highlighted the critical issue of case backlogs in India's judicial system, revealing that disputes worth Rs 6.85 lakh crore remain pending before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal. While commending ITAT for reducing pending cases from 85,000 to 24,000 over five years, Justice Gavai called for comprehensive reforms addressing appointments, technology, and case management to strengthen the tribunal's efficiency and credibility.