Chief Justice of India.
head judge of the Supreme Court of India
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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Judges have requested that the Chief Justice of India explore the possibility of forming a 5-Judge Bench.Some support1 report
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Judges met in Delhi to discuss recommendations and issues, involving the Chief Justice of India and several prominent political figures.Some support1 report
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Criticism mounts as the Supreme Court is asked to examine Election Commission decisions and demands the inclusion of the Chief Justice of India in selection panels.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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SKM demands the inclusion of the Chief Justice of India in an election selection panel.Some support1 report
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Protests are spreading across Europe, coinciding with the Aam Aadmi Party using Chief Justice of India's remarks to frame political struggle in India.Some support1 report
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Jagan advocated for changes to a Parliament bill and pushed for the inclusion of the Chief Justice of India in a selection committee.Some support1 report
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Sanjay Raut criticized the CJI, leading to a petition challenging the ECI over electoral irregularities and judicial conduct.Some support5 reports
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Harvard citizens expressed concern over campaigns targeting the Chief Justice of India and the Election Commission.Some support4 reports
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Opposition figures accused Congress of attacking democracy, while the Chief Justice of India declined a meeting request from the opposition.Some support1 report
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Asaduddin Owaisi demanded the reinstatement of the Chief Justice of India to a selection committee.Some support2 reports
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The Election Commission manages electoral rolls in India, involving the Chief Justice of India in appointments, while Karnataka challenges the commission's actions.Some support3 reports3 developments inside
One to three months ago
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The Chief Justice of India leads the proceedings of the Supreme Court, the highest court in the country.Well supported9 reports
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Political parties DMK and AAP, along with opposition leaders, sent letters to the Chief Justice of India regarding the SIR process.Well supported28 reports2 developments inside
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The Centre consulted the Chief Justice of India regarding appointments.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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In 2015, individuals including Kurian Joseph and Samsher Singh served as judges of the Indian Supreme Court, and their precedents guided the Chief Justice of India's consultations.Some support1 report
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The Collegium recommended appointments for high court chief justice while the Aam Aadmi Party-led government governs Punjab.Some support2 reports
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The Chief Justice of India participated in nominating eminent persons for the National Judicial Appointments Commission in 2015.Some support1 report
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A group of intellectuals and academics signed an open letter urging the Chief Justice of India to intervene in ongoing issues.Some support1 report
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Droupadi Murmu, the Chief Justice of India, and Mahua Moitra were involved in events on August 1st concerning national issues, the judicial body, and district administration.Some support1 report
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Students protested the Chief Justice of India's invited role following scrutiny by the Bar Council of India.Some support3 reports
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The Chief Justice of India initiated an inquiry into the actions of Justice Yashwant Varma, who was a judge of the Delhi High Court. Om Birla was involved in appointing the investigating panel.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Petitioners sought review of committee appointments in the Supreme Court of India, involving the Chief Justice.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Advocates started a dharna in Ludhiana, Punjab, targeting a policy against the Chief Justice of India and the Supreme Court.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The office of the Chief Justice of India has been the subject of criticized remarks.Well supported3 reports
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Due to high medicine costs, the court intervened and tasked institutes with examining drug access.Some support1 report
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The Chief Justice of India constituted a committee to review the Legal Aid Defence Counsel Policy.Some support2 reports
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CJI met with the High Commissioner to ensure family safety, while Gautam Patel faced threats over a judgment in Mumbai.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Sonam Wangchuk and Diljit Dosanjh commented on political protests during an Instagram Live, leading to judicial comments sparking youth protests.Well supported6 reports
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Judicial independence is cited as a key demand of a movement involving the Chief Justice of India.Some support2 reports
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A judicial inquiry has been reported to the Chief Justice concerning matters involving Chhattisgarh and civil society activist Harsh Mander.Some support1 report
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Around Chief Justice of India this week
News at the entities that move Chief Justice of India most-
supreme court StructuralJudicial review of draft laws is required by the Supreme Court.Moves Chief Justice of India
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Delhi StructuralDelhi leaders are accused of controlling the Punjab government, while Gandhi challenges Modi's anti-national allegations amid a drug menace crisis.Moves Chief Justice of India
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election commission StructuralQuraishi questioned ECI decisions regarding the West Bengal elections and sought Supreme Court review of their validity.Moves Chief Justice of India
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Gyanesh Kumar OperationalRahul Gandhi called for the ouster of Gyanesh Kumar during a political gathering hosted by Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi.Moves Chief Justice of India
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Asaduddin Owaisi OperationalAsaduddin Owaisi distributed SSC examination fee assistance while the Pradesh Congress Committee submitted a memorandum at Lok Bhavan.Moves Chief Justice of India
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Mallikarjun Kharge TransactionalGandhi accused the Election Commission of undermining democracy, while Kharge moved a motion and Shah offered a special session of Parliament.Moves Chief Justice of India
Connections
The 40 strongest of 106, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Aam Aadmi Party Operational
AAP actively engages the CJI and Supreme Court through appeals, letters, and political consultation.
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supreme court Structural
The Chief Justice of India serves as the functional head and administrative leader of the Supreme Court.
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Delhi Structural
The Chief Justice of India's judicial function is institutionally based in Delhi and actively intervenes in local governance and events there.
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Rahul Gandhi Operational
Rahul Gandhi actively seeks meetings and judicial intervention from the Chief Justice of India regarding election integrity issues.
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election commission Structural
The Chief Justice of India exercises judicial oversight and structural review over the Election Commission's processes and appointments.
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high court Structural
The Chief Justice of India exercises structural authority over the High Court by overseeing appointments and infrastructure development.
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Deepak Prakash Operational
A legal petition is being heard by the Supreme Court challenging the role of the Chief Justice of India.
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India Shared context
The office of the Chief Justice is functionally situated within the legal and political framework of India.
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Gyanesh Kumar Operational
Gyanesh Kumar's professional crisis and role as CEC directly prompt the Chief Justice of India to intervene, participate in selection processes, or respond to public demands.
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Congress Operational
Congress and the Chief Justice of India engage in direct legal and political interaction, with the CJI occasionally directing Congress's actions.
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ECI Structural
ECI's functioning and appointments are subject to judicial review and oversight by the Chief Justice of India.
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Asaduddin Owaisi Operational
Asaduddin Owaisi actively advocates for the Chief Justice of India's reinstatement on the selection committee.
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Mallikarjun Kharge Transactional
Mallikarjun Kharge repeatedly seeks meetings and intervention from the Chief Justice of India regarding institutional concerns.
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Centre Structural
The Centre and the Chief Justice of India maintain a structural relationship involving regulatory proposals and consultations on institutional power.
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Government of India Structural
The Chief Justice of India functions within the institutional framework of the Government of India.
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Gandhi Operational
Gandhi and the Opposition actively seek judicial intervention and file petitions with the Chief Justice of India regarding institutional and electoral concerns.
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Bharatiya Janata Party Operational
The BJP and the Chief Justice of India are engaged in high-stakes political conflict regarding allegations of electoral process manipulation and oversight.
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Prakash Raj Operational
Prakash Raj issued an open letter urging the Chief Justice of India to intervene in a matter.
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Central Bureau of Investigation Structural
The Chief Justice of India's bench exercises oversight and directs investigations conducted by the Central Bureau of Investigation.
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Allahabad High Court Structural
The Chief Justice of India exercises formal appointment and regulatory influence over the Allahabad High Court via the Collegium system.
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Bar Council of India Operational
The relationship is characterized by an active dispute over institutional authority and the scope of regulatory intervention between the two bodies.
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Dipankar Datta Structural
Datta, as a judge, actively influences the Chief Justice of India regarding judicial policy and bench composition.
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Sanjay Raut Operational
The Chief Justice of India's refusal to meet opposition leaders prompted criticism from Sanjay Raut.
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Abhishek Banerjee Transactional
Abhishek Banerjee utilized the judicial process by filing a plea before the Supreme Court, the institution led by the Chief Justice of India.
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Mamata Banerjee Operational
Mamata Banerjee's political alliances are actively petitioning the Chief Justice of India regarding electoral manipulation.
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Gyanesh Kumar Operational
Gyanesh Kumar's political sphere actively pressures and seeks intervention from the Chief Justice of India on political and judicial matters.
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district collector Structural
The district collector handles official memoranda which are then transmitted for the Chief Justice of India's review and action.
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central government Structural
The office of the Chief Justice is a functional and structural component of the central government.
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Jairam Ramesh Transactional
Jairam Ramesh initiated formal communications, including a joint letter, directed at the Chief Justice of India regarding election issues.
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Annadurai Transactional
Annadurai formally communicates concerns to the Chief Justice of India via a joint letter.
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Ministry of Environment Transactional
The Chief Justice of India's court formally sought a required report from the Ministry of Environment.
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Narendra Modi Structural
Modi's political actions influence the composition of constitutional institutions, leading to institutional scrutiny.
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Satish Chandra Sharma Transactional
Satish Chandra Sharma interacts with the Chief Justice of India by forwarding cases and consulting on institutional processes.
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Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute Operational
The Chief Justice of India's office has tasked institutes, including the Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, with examining issues related to drug access.
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Arundhati Roy Operational
Arundhati Roy uses her platform to publicly pressure the Chief Justice of India regarding judicial matters.
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government Structural
The Chief Justice of India's court directs the government to ensure public transport access.
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Anti-Corruption Bureau Operational
The two bodies serve as parallel avenues for filing complaints regarding corruption cases.
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Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Structural
The Chief Justice of India's court system regulates the operational restrictions of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation.
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Bharat Structural
The Chief Justice of India's remarks trigger political protests within Bharat.
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Nationalist Congress Party Transactional
The Nationalist Congress Party is currently demanding the impeachment of the Chief Justice of India.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
9 events- Judges have requested that the Chief Justice of India explore the possibility of forming a 5-Judge Bench.
- Judges met in Delhi to discuss recommendations and issues, involving the Chief Justice of India and several prominent political figures.
- SKM demands the inclusion of the Chief Justice of India in an election selection panel.
- Protests are spreading across Europe, coinciding with the Aam Aadmi Party using Chief Justice of India's remarks to frame political struggle in India.
- Jagan advocated for changes to a Parliament bill and pushed for the inclusion of the Chief Justice of India in a selection committee.
- Sanjay Raut criticized the CJI, leading to a petition challenging the ECI over electoral irregularities and judicial conduct.
- Harvard citizens expressed concern over campaigns targeting the Chief Justice of India and the Election Commission.
- Opposition figures accused Congress of attacking democracy, while the Chief Justice of India declined a meeting request from the opposition.
- Asaduddin Owaisi demanded the reinstatement of the Chief Justice of India to a selection committee.
September 2026
5 events- Criticism mounts as the Supreme Court is asked to examine Election Commission decisions and demands the inclusion of the Chief Justice of India in selection panels.
- The Chief Justice of India leads the proceedings of the Supreme Court, the highest court in the country.
- In 2015, individuals including Kurian Joseph and Samsher Singh served as judges of the Indian Supreme Court, and their precedents guided the Chief Justice of India's consultations.
- The Collegium recommended appointments for high court chief justice while the Aam Aadmi Party-led government governs Punjab.
- The Chief Justice of India participated in nominating eminent persons for the National Judicial Appointments Commission in 2015.
August 2026
5 events- The Centre consulted the Chief Justice of India regarding appointments.
- A group of intellectuals and academics signed an open letter urging the Chief Justice of India to intervene in ongoing issues.
- Droupadi Murmu, the Chief Justice of India, and Mahua Moitra were involved in events on August 1st concerning national issues, the judicial body, and district administration.
- Students protested the Chief Justice of India's invited role following scrutiny by the Bar Council of India.
- The Chief Justice of India initiated an inquiry into the actions of Justice Yashwant Varma, who was a judge of the Delhi High Court. Om Birla was involved in appointing the investigating panel.
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July 2026
6 events- Political parties, including CPI and AAP, asserted the Election Commission of India must maintain neutrality and independence.
- Advocates started a dharna in Ludhiana, Punjab, targeting a policy against the Chief Justice of India and the Supreme Court.
- The office of the Chief Justice of India has been the subject of criticized remarks.
- Due to high medicine costs, the court intervened and tasked institutes with examining drug access.
- The Chief Justice of India constituted a committee to review the Legal Aid Defence Counsel Policy.
- Sonam Wangchuk and Diljit Dosanjh commented on political protests during an Instagram Live, leading to judicial comments sparking youth protests.
June 2026
6 events- The Election Commission manages electoral rolls in India, involving the Chief Justice of India in appointments, while Karnataka challenges the commission's actions.
- Political parties DMK and AAP, along with opposition leaders, sent letters to the Chief Justice of India regarding the SIR process.
- Petitioners sought review of committee appointments in the Supreme Court of India, involving the Chief Justice.
- CJI met with the High Commissioner to ensure family safety, while Gautam Patel faced threats over a judgment in Mumbai.
- Judicial independence is cited as a key demand of a movement involving the Chief Justice of India.
- A judicial inquiry has been reported to the Chief Justice concerning matters involving Chhattisgarh and civil society activist Harsh Mander.