Surya Kant.
chief judge of Supreme Court of India
- Reports this week
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What's happening
Active this week
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The Supreme Court, presided over by CJI Surya Kant, is hearing a plea concerning a march towards Parliament while operating in New Delhi.Well supported8 reports2 developments inside
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CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi heard a plea in the Supreme Court on October 16, 2026.Some support1 report
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The Supreme Court is hearing a plea regarding the electoral roll in Delhi, with Surya Kant on the bench.Well supported10 reports1 development inside
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The Supreme Court in Delhi addressed police requests for suspending cellular internet services and received an apology from Govind Mohan.Some support5 reports
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The Supreme Court in Delhi addressed transport restrictions, corporate fairness, and train cancellations in recent hearings.Well supported22 reports1 development inside
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Supreme Court bench headed by Surya Kant addresses cracker regulation in Delhi.Some support1 report
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CJI Surya Kant addressed protests directed against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.Some support3 reports
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CJI Surya Kant heads the Supreme Court of India as Dipankar Datta and Satish deliver split opinions, and Gopal Sankaranarayanan is mentioned regarding a recall.Well supported15 reports1 development inside
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Surya Kant earned his Master of Laws from Kurukshetra University and completed his B.A. in Hisar.Some support1 report
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The Supreme Court, led by CJI Surya Kant, has sought detailed data from the Election Commission regarding ongoing matters.Well supported19 reports
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The Supreme Court heard a matter involving the Delhi government, while Dharmendra Pradhan resigned and the CJI cited a Himachal Pradesh example.Some support2 reports
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Bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant is examining the reserved symbol allotment to the faction.Some support4 reports
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Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Surya Kant are involved in a shared appointment process to the apex court.Some support1 report
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The apex court, headed by Surya Kant, refused a Public Interest Litigation concerning recurring floods and erosion in Assam.Some support1 report
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Vikas Singh appeared before Surya Kant's bench on September 15, 2026.Well supported5 reports
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Protests demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, involving Surya Kant and the Satirical Protest Movement.Well supported108 reports11 developments inside
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Bench presided by Chief Justice Surya Kant on September 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Surya Kant serves as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India.Well supported13 reports
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Bench rejects a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning limits on social media speech.Some support1 report
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A bench orders data collection regarding the infrastructure of regional NCLT benches.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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The Chief Justice of India discussed the critical role that police work plays in the administration of justice.Some support2 reports
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Surya Kant's bench reviewed a plea challenging police action originating in Uttar Pradesh.Some support1 report
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Bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant on July 17, 2026.Well supported18 reports2 developments inside
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Modi launched a vaccination campaign in Rajasthan, while Surya Kant continues to serve as Chief Justice of India.Some support1 report
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Protests near Parliament in Delhi led to judicial controversy and a ban on NALSAR students by the Bar Council.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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The Chief Justice of India intervened to stay an order issued by the Bar Council of India concerning the NALSAR batch.Some support1 report
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The Chief Justice of India called for the evolution of the BRICS forum during the ongoing discussions.Some support2 reports
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Igor Krasnov and Surya Kant discussed deepening judicial cooperation and international coordination at the BRICS forum.Some support4 reports
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Collegium recommended a new chief justice, and Justice Sandeep Mehta alleged corruption and misuse of power in the Rajasthan High Court.Well supported6 reports
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The Supreme Court, presided over by Surya Kant, is seeking to overturn the rejection of a hydrocarbon extraction proposal involving Oil India.Some support5 reports
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A land scam case has originated in the Salboni village.Some support2 reports
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CJI spoke at a dialogue organized by the Commonwealth Secretariat in London.Some support3 reports
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CJI Surya Kant issued a directive on August 1, 2026, concerning the streamlining of appeals.Some support1 report
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A Supreme Court bench led by CJI Surya Kant heard a matter where the Central government urged the bench not to issue a notice.Some support3 reports
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Judiciary challenged executive orders on criminal justice in West Bengal.Some support1 report
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CJI Surya Kant congratulated the newly elected office-bearers of the Supreme Court Bar Association.Some support1 report
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Surya Kant is overseeing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning criminal cases in the Supreme Court.Some support5 reports
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Surya Kant addressed vice-chancellors in Jodhpur on August 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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CJI Surya Kant upheld constitutional principles of India, while Pawan Singh Shekhawat commanded a ceremonial battery.Some support5 reports
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CJI Surya Kant addressed voter list issues in West Bengal.Some support3 reports
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A conference was held in Indore on August 8, 2026, dedicated to justice talks.Some support2 reports
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Instagram is being used as a platform for political growth, while Chief Justice Surya Kant presided over a hearing.Some support1 report
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Surya Kant was scheduled to be the chief guest for an event held at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) campuses across the country.Some support1 report
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Chief Justice Surya Kant cautioned against the over-reliance on artificial intelligence in the context of online mediation.Some support1 report
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Chief Justice Surya Kant heads an expert committee regarding the impact of the Aravalli definition on the state of Gujarat.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Judicial remarks made by Surya Kant sparked a youth political movement.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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Judicial oversight of civic body elections in Bengaluru.Some support1 report
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Court reviews the constitutional validity of seat allocation involving Surya Kant.Some support1 report
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The Supreme Court of India proposed a digital database for legal credentials on June 1, 2026.Well supported3 reports
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A petition hearing involving Surya Kant was scheduled after an initial review by the Delhi High Court.Some support5 reports
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The Cockroach Janata Party is gaining traction as a new political force, with its founder having worked as an election strategist for the Aam Aadmi Party.Some support1 report
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Justice Verma granted bail in a case before the Supreme Court of India, involving Chief Justice Surya Kant and former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel.Some support2 reports
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Parody movement sparks satire challenging the ruling BJP's dominance in national issues.Well supported27 reports2 developments inside
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The ABVP has formally demanded the restoration of campus polls in the state of Odisha.Some support1 report
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Around Surya Kant this week
News at the entities that move Surya Kant most-
Supreme Court of India StructuralDBA protests against mistreatment are occurring at the Supreme Court in Chandigarh.Moves Surya Kant
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supreme court StructuralPoll tracks Gen Z support for Democrats, while a Supreme Court case is noted to have shaped student political views.Moves Surya Kant
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Indian Air Force StructuralThe Ministry of Defence organized courses detailing operations for the Indian Air Force, Indian Navy, and Indian Army.Moves Surya Kant
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Rahul Gandhi TransactionalPolitical conflict over governance and financial health involving Rahul Gandhi in Karnataka.Moves Surya Kant
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Tushar Mehta OperationalTushar Mehta appeared before the Supreme Court regarding airline pricing issues involving InterGlobe Aviation.Moves Surya Kant
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Gopal Sankaranarayanan OperationalAdvocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan raised concerns about hooligans in Delhi on October 12, 2026.Moves Surya Kant
Connections
The 40 strongest of 117, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
supreme court Structural
Surya Kant serves as a Justice and Chief Justice within the Supreme Court of India, defining his professional function.
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Rahul Gandhi Transactional
Rahul Gandhi repeatedly seeks meetings or submits memoranda to CJI Surya Kant, who consistently declines the requests.
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Supreme Court of India Structural
Surya Kant serves as a Justice/Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India, performing judicial functions.
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Bar Council of India Operational
Surya Kant, in his capacity as Chief Justice, actively oversees, questions, and criticizes the institutional authority and functioning of the Bar Council of India.
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Tushar Mehta Operational
Tushar Mehta, as Solicitor General, actively interacts with and urges the bench led by CJI Surya Kant during judicial proceedings.
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Dharmendra Pradhan Operational
Surya Kant's controversial remarks actively triggered political fallout and led to Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
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Indian Air Force Structural
Surya Kant was employed by the Indian Air Force as a retired officer.
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Abhishek Upadhyay Transactional
Surya Kant used influence to ensure Abhishek Upadhyay was protected from arrest.
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election commission Structural
Surya Kant, acting as Chief Justice, exercises judicial oversight and directs the operational processes of the Election Commission.
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Manmohan Singh Structural
Surya Kant led the judicial bench that reviewed the case of Manmohan Singh, culminating in his acquittal.
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Gyanesh Kumar Operational
Surya Kant, as a Supreme Court judge, actively addressed concerns and protests related to Gyanesh Kumar's role as Election Commissioner.
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Bharatiya Janata Party Operational
Surya Kant has actively criticized the BJP, leading to political and legal responses from the party.
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BRICS Operational
Surya Kant actively contributes judicial expertise and leadership to shape the BRICS forum's agenda and evolution.
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Manmohan Singh Operational
Surya Kant led the judicial bench that heard and acquitted Manmohan Singh's appeal.
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Gopal Sankaranarayanan Operational
Gopal Sankaranarayanan appeared before Surya Kant's bench in a legal capacity.
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Shiv Sena Operational
The highest judicial authority (CJI Kant) initiated an inquiry into the operational and democratic function of the Shiv Sena.
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Manipur Operational
Surya Kant, in his capacity as CJI, has overseen investigations into ethnic violence in Manipur through special court directions.
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Delhi Operational
Surya Kant actively operates and influences legal and political events within the jurisdiction of Delhi.
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Uttar Pradesh Operational
Surya Kant reviewed a legal plea concerning police action taken by Uttar Pradesh.
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Vikas Singh Operational
Vikas Singh appeared before the professional bench of Surya Kant on the specified date.
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Ladakh Transactional
Surya Kant visited Ladakh to inaugurate a new High Court bench.
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Mallikarjun Kharge Transactional
Mallikarjun Kharge sought a meeting with CJI Surya Kant to discuss the vote chori issue, which was subsequently declined.
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Gyanesh Kumar Operational
The individuals were involved in a Supreme Court PIL and were linked by institutional responses to protests against Gyanesh Kumar.
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Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya Operational
The relationship is defined by a shared appointment process leading to the apex court.
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Aam Aadmi Party Transactional
The political party sent formal correspondence regarding matters to the Chief Justice.
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TASMAC Structural
The company TASMAC was subject to judicial review presided over by Chief Justice Surya Kant.
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Dipankar Datta Operational
Datta references Kant's leadership role within the judicial collegium, indicating shared professional context and interaction.
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Bhupesh Baghel Transactional
Both individuals were involved in a high-stakes judicial capacity, chairing the bench hearing an election petition.
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Balaji Operational
Surya Kant presided over the hearing of Balaji's legal appeal.
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Kapil Sibal Transactional
Kapil Sibal initiated formal communication with CJI Surya Kant via signed letters and subsequent mentions of the matter.
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Punjab Shared context
Surya Kant performs judicial and governmental actions within the jurisdiction of Punjab.
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Pasha Operational
Pasha appeared before CJI Surya Kant in a judicial capacity.
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Sanjeev Sachdeva Operational
Both individuals are colleagues serving as Supreme Court judges and discuss court function.
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Syed Ata Hasnain Operational
The individuals were observed stressing coordinated action.
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Marlborough House Transactional
Surya Kant addressed a dialogue held at the location Marlborough House on 2026-08-01.
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parliament Operational
Surya Kant addressed petitions concerning protests and police actions related to the Parliament.
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Tata Institute of Social Sciences Transactional
A invited B to serve as the chief guest at an event, and B accepted the role.
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Igor Krasnov Operational
The individuals met and discussed international coordination at the BRICS Chief Justices' Forum.
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Lok Bhavan Transactional
Surya Kant delivered a lecture at Lok Bhavan.
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Virendra Singh Operational
The two individuals operate as peers whose professional remarks are subject to public scrutiny and controversy.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
11 events- CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi heard a plea in the Supreme Court on October 16, 2026.
- The Supreme Court in Delhi addressed police requests for suspending cellular internet services and received an apology from Govind Mohan.
- The Supreme Court in Delhi addressed transport restrictions, corporate fairness, and train cancellations in recent hearings.
- Supreme Court bench headed by Surya Kant addresses cracker regulation in Delhi.
- CJI Surya Kant addressed protests directed against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- CJI Surya Kant heads the Supreme Court of India as Dipankar Datta and Satish deliver split opinions, and Gopal Sankaranarayanan is mentioned regarding a recall.
- Surya Kant earned his Master of Laws from Kurukshetra University and completed his B.A. in Hisar.
- The Supreme Court heard a matter involving the Delhi government, while Dharmendra Pradhan resigned and the CJI cited a Himachal Pradesh example.
- Bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant is examining the reserved symbol allotment to the faction.
- Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Surya Kant are involved in a shared appointment process to the apex court.
- The apex court, headed by Surya Kant, refused a Public Interest Litigation concerning recurring floods and erosion in Assam.
September 2026
12 events- The Supreme Court is hearing a plea regarding the electoral roll in Delhi, with Surya Kant on the bench.
- Vikas Singh appeared before Surya Kant's bench on September 15, 2026.
- Bench presided by Chief Justice Surya Kant on September 1, 2026.
- Bench rejects a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning limits on social media speech.
- A bench orders data collection regarding the infrastructure of regional NCLT benches.
- The Chief Justice of India discussed the critical role that police work plays in the administration of justice.
- Surya Kant's bench reviewed a plea challenging police action originating in Uttar Pradesh.
- Modi launched a vaccination campaign in Rajasthan, while Surya Kant continues to serve as Chief Justice of India.
- The Chief Justice of India intervened to stay an order issued by the Bar Council of India concerning the NALSAR batch.
- The Chief Justice of India called for the evolution of the BRICS forum during the ongoing discussions.
- Igor Krasnov and Surya Kant discussed deepening judicial cooperation and international coordination at the BRICS forum.
- The Supreme Court, presided over by Surya Kant, is seeking to overturn the rejection of a hydrocarbon extraction proposal involving Oil India.
August 2026
19 events- The Supreme Court, presided over by CJI Surya Kant, is hearing a plea concerning a march towards Parliament while operating in New Delhi.
- The Supreme Court, led by CJI Surya Kant, has sought detailed data from the Election Commission regarding ongoing matters.
- Surya Kant serves as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India.
- Protests near Parliament in Delhi led to judicial controversy and a ban on NALSAR students by the Bar Council.
- Collegium recommended a new chief justice, and Justice Sandeep Mehta alleged corruption and misuse of power in the Rajasthan High Court.
- A land scam case has originated in the Salboni village.
- CJI spoke at a dialogue organized by the Commonwealth Secretariat in London.
- CJI Surya Kant issued a directive on August 1, 2026, concerning the streamlining of appeals.
- A Supreme Court bench led by CJI Surya Kant heard a matter where the Central government urged the bench not to issue a notice.
- Judiciary challenged executive orders on criminal justice in West Bengal.
- CJI Surya Kant congratulated the newly elected office-bearers of the Supreme Court Bar Association.
- Surya Kant is overseeing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning criminal cases in the Supreme Court.
- Surya Kant addressed vice-chancellors in Jodhpur on August 1, 2026.
- CJI Surya Kant upheld constitutional principles of India, while Pawan Singh Shekhawat commanded a ceremonial battery.
- CJI Surya Kant addressed voter list issues in West Bengal.
- A conference was held in Indore on August 8, 2026, dedicated to justice talks.
- Instagram is being used as a platform for political growth, while Chief Justice Surya Kant presided over a hearing.
- Surya Kant was scheduled to be the chief guest for an event held at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) campuses across the country.
- Chief Justice Surya Kant cautioned against the over-reliance on artificial intelligence in the context of online mediation.
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July 2026
4 eventsJune 2026
8 events- Protests demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, involving Surya Kant and the Satirical Protest Movement.
- Chief Justice Surya Kant heads an expert committee regarding the impact of the Aravalli definition on the state of Gujarat.
- The Supreme Court of India proposed a digital database for legal credentials on June 1, 2026.
- A petition hearing involving Surya Kant was scheduled after an initial review by the Delhi High Court.
- The Cockroach Janata Party is gaining traction as a new political force, with its founder having worked as an election strategist for the Aam Aadmi Party.
- Justice Verma granted bail in a case before the Supreme Court of India, involving Chief Justice Surya Kant and former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel.
- Parody movement sparks satire challenging the ruling BJP's dominance in national issues.
- The ABVP has formally demanded the restoration of campus polls in the state of Odisha.