Chief Justice of India.
head judge of the Supreme Court of India
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 100
What's happening
Active this week
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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
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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 reports
Earlier this month
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Political parties, including CPI and AAP, asserted the Election Commission of India must maintain neutrality and independence.Well supported14 reports2 developments inside
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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
One to three months ago
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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
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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-
Aam Aadmi Party OperationalAmit Shah addressed the drug crisis in Punjab, visiting Batala and addressing the arrest of Ashwani Kumar.Moves Chief Justice of India
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election commission StructuralA court verdict restricted police targeting of protesters, while activists demanded resignation over exam irregularities.Moves Chief Justice of India
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Gyanesh Kumar OperationalAamir Khan met Raj Thackeray in Mumbai while Imran Khan faced detention and protested Gyanesh Kumar.Moves Chief Justice of India
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Gandhi OperationalGandhi alleges vote theft while Pradhan links political unrest to Bangladesh's political lines.Moves Chief Justice of India
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Asaduddin Owaisi OperationalOwaisi, chief of AIMIM, announced his intention to contest elections and commented on Abdul's leadership potential.Moves Chief Justice of India
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Mallikarjun Kharge TransactionalMallikarjun Kharge demanded that the Election Commission implement digital voter rolls for upcoming elections.Moves Chief Justice of India
Connections
The 40 strongest of 100, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Aam Aadmi Party Operational
Aam Aadmi Party actively engages the Chief Justice of India through formal appeals, letters, and consultation regarding legal and election processes.
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Dipankar Datta Structural
Dipankar Datta was appointed to the highest judicial office of India.
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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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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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Delhi Structural
The Chief Justice of India's institutional function is anchored in Delhi and actively intervenes in local governance and events there.
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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 generates political pressure, leading to the Chief Justice of India being sought for intervention and involvement in related selection processes.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Mamata Banerjee Operational
Mamata Banerjee's political alliances are actively petitioning the Chief Justice of India regarding electoral manipulation.
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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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Congress Operational
Congress actively engages the Chief Justice of India, and the CJI directs Congress's legal actions.
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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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high court Structural
The Chief Justice of India initiates proposals that determine the appointments and composition of the High Court.
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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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Annadurai Transactional
Annadurai formally communicates concerns to the Chief Justice of India via a joint letter.
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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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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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Narendra Modi Structural
Modi's political actions influence the composition of constitutional institutions, leading to institutional scrutiny.
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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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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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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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Arundhati Roy Operational
Arundhati Roy uses her platform to publicly pressure the Chief Justice of India regarding judicial matters.
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Nationalist Congress Party Transactional
The Nationalist Congress Party is currently demanding the impeachment of the Chief Justice of India.
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Samsher Singh Structural
B's professional precedents influenced the consultation process of the Chief Justice of India.
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D. Raja Operational
The Chief Justice of India and D. Raja are involved in a plea before the Supreme Court.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
5 events- 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.