Surya Kant.
chief judge of Supreme Court of India
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 121
What's happening
Active this week
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KPCC targeted CJI Surya Kant with a post, leading the Supreme Court to issue a contempt notice, amid a demonstration by Rahul Gandhi.Some support3 reports
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CJI Surya Kant called for legal education reform, leading to a landmark conference involving the Bar Council of India and the Supreme Court.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 supported21 reports1 development inside
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CJI Surya Kant calls for improved judicial responsiveness as the Supreme Court respects High Court institutional autonomy.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Judicial remarks made by Surya Kant sparked a youth political movement.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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Supreme Court bench headed by Surya Kant addresses cracker regulation in Delhi.Some support2 reports
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SC bench led by Surya Kant reviewed the Indian Navy's denial on October 29, 2026.Some support1 report
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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 supported11 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 supported23 reports1 development inside
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CJI Surya Kant addressed protests directed against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.Well supported4 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 heard a matter involving the Delhi government, while Dharmendra Pradhan resigned and the CJI cited a Himachal Pradesh example.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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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 supported15 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
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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 support7 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 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 StructuralJudicial review of draft laws is required by the Supreme Court.Moves Surya Kant
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Indian Air Force StructuralThe Centre reclaimed Indian Air Force land for governance infrastructure, which affected Singh's farewell.Moves Surya Kant
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Delhi High Court OperationalThe Delhi High Court is currently overseeing leadership issues at Al Falah University.Moves Surya Kant
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Rahul Gandhi TransactionalRahul Gandhi and Prasanna Acharya criticized the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, citing electoral roll flaws in Odisha.Moves Surya Kant
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Manmohan Singh StructuralHigh-level Indo-German Energy Forum discussed potential for India to export green hydrogen to Germany.Moves Surya Kant
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Uttar Pradesh OperationalReports on the distribution of high postgraduate seats across Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.Moves Surya Kant
Connections
The 40 strongest of 121, 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, holding a formal leadership position.
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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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Tushar Mehta Operational
Tushar Mehta, as Solicitor General, actively interacts with and urges the judicial bench led by Surya Kant during court proceedings.
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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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election commission Structural
Surya Kant, as Chief Justice, exercises judicial oversight and directs the operational processes of the Election Commission.
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Delhi Operational
Surya Kant exercises judicial and political influence and operates within the jurisdiction of Delhi.
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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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Dharmendra Pradhan Operational
Surya Kant's controversial remarks actively triggered political fallout and led to Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
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Abhishek Upadhyay Transactional
Surya Kant used influence to ensure Abhishek Upadhyay was protected from arrest.
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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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Indian Air Force Structural
Surya Kant was employed by the Indian Air Force as a retired officer.
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Delhi High Court Operational
CJI Surya Kant actively reviews, presides over, and influences the judicial proceedings and judgments of the Delhi High Court.
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Ladakh Transactional
Surya Kant visited Ladakh to inaugurate a new High Court bench.
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India Operational
Surya Kant's public remarks and comments have been shown to spark political movements and social discontent within India.
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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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Gopal Sankaranarayanan Operational
Gopal Sankaranarayanan appeared before Surya Kant's bench in a legal capacity.
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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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Bharatiya Janata Party Operational
Surya Kant has actively criticized the BJP, leading to political and legal responses from the party.
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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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Vikas Singh Operational
Vikas Singh appeared before the professional bench of Surya Kant on the specified date.
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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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Uttar Pradesh Operational
Surya Kant reviewed a legal plea concerning police action taken by Uttar Pradesh.
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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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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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Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee Operational
The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee has publicly targeted Chief Justice Surya Kant.
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Aam Aadmi Party Transactional
The political party sent formal correspondence regarding matters to the Chief Justice.
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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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TASMAC Structural
The company TASMAC was subject to judicial review presided over by Chief Justice Surya Kant.
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Balaji Operational
Surya Kant presided over the hearing of Balaji's legal appeal.
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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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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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Dipankar Datta Operational
Datta references Kant's leadership role within the judicial collegium, indicating shared professional context and interaction.
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Punjab Shared context
Surya Kant performs judicial and governmental actions within the jurisdiction of Punjab.
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Igor Krasnov Operational
The individuals met and discussed international coordination at the BRICS Chief Justices' Forum.
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Syed Ata Hasnain Operational
The individuals were observed stressing coordinated action.
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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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Sanjeev Sachdeva Operational
Both individuals are colleagues serving as Supreme Court judges and discuss court function.
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Lok Bhavan Transactional
Surya Kant delivered a lecture at Lok Bhavan.
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Pasha Operational
Pasha appeared before CJI Surya Kant in a judicial capacity.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
3 events- KPCC targeted CJI Surya Kant with a post, leading the Supreme Court to issue a contempt notice, amid a demonstration by Rahul Gandhi.
- CJI Surya Kant called for legal education reform, leading to a landmark conference involving the Bar Council of India and the Supreme Court.
- CJI Surya Kant calls for improved judicial responsiveness as the Supreme Court respects High Court institutional autonomy.
October 2026
12 events- Supreme Court bench headed by Surya Kant addresses cracker regulation in Delhi.
- SC bench led by Surya Kant reviewed the Indian Navy's denial on October 29, 2026.
- 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.
- 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.
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August 2026
19 events- The Supreme Court, led by CJI Surya Kant, has sought detailed data from the Election Commission regarding ongoing matters.
- The Supreme Court, presided over by CJI Surya Kant, is hearing a plea concerning a march towards Parliament while operating in New Delhi.
- 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.
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.