Surya Kant
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Impact: Surya Kant, the Chief Justice of India, delivered a keynote address at a conference, urging caution and discernment in the adoption of Artificial Intelligence within the judiciary.
Apr 18, 2026 · 8 articles
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Chief Justice of India Surya Kant sparked controversy with remarks comparing some unemployed youth to 'cockroaches' and 'parasites' during a court hearing. He subsequently issued a strong clarification, stating his comments were 'misquoted' and specifically…
Impact: Surya Kant, the Chief Justice of India, clarified his controversial 'cockroaches' and 'parasites' remarks, stating they were directed at individuals using fake degrees to enter professions, not at the youth of India. This clarification aims to mitigate public backlash and media misinterpretation.
May 16, 2026 · 19 articles
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Chief Justice of India Surya Kant inaugurated a mega legal awareness camp in India — Meghalaya's Ri Bhoi district, emphasizing the convergence of legal aid and welfare schemes for last-mile justice delivery. The event, organized…
Impact: As the Chief Justice of India and Patron-in-Chief of the India — National Legal Services Authority, Surya Kant inaugurated the awareness camp and emphasized the convergence of legal aid and welfare schemes for last-mile justice delivery.
May 09, 2026 · 6 articles
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Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justice Joymalya Bagchi, made controversial remarks during a hearing, likening some unemployed youngsters to 'cockroaches' who become media, social media, and RTI activists and 'attack the system'.…
Impact: As Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant made controversial remarks likening unemployed youth to 'cockroaches' and criticizing their conduct as activists, which has drawn significant public attention and criticism.
May 15, 2026 · 9 articles
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The India — Supreme Court of India, through a nine-judge constitution bench headed by Surya Kant and including B. V. Nagarathna, observed that Hinduism is a way of life and it is not mandatory for…
Impact: Surya Kant is the Chief Justice of India and heads the nine-judge constitution bench making observations on Hinduism.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
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Impact: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will form a larger bench to hear the matter again for a final decision, following the split verdict.
Jan 13, 2026 · 9 articles
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Impact: Surya Kant, the Chief Justice of India, is launching the 'Abhay' chatbot and delivering a lecture on cybercrime challenges, highlighting the judiciary's role in this event.
Apr 19, 2026 · 10 articles
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The India — Supreme Court of India, through a nine-judge Constitution bench including Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice B. V. Nagarathna, made strong observations regarding the misuse of Public Interest Litigations (PILs).…
Impact: Surya Kant, as Chief Justice of India, was part of the nine-judge Constitution bench that questioned the objective of the Indian Young Lawyers Association's PIL and remarked that such PILs should have been dismissed.
May 05, 2026 · 9 articles
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The India — Supreme Court of India has deferred orders on mining leases in the India — Aravalli Range, citing 'disturbing' feedback and the need for a comprehensive review of ecological issues. The court is…
Impact: Surya Kant, as Chief Justice, is presiding over the bench that is hearing the suo motu case regarding the India — Aravalli Range and has expressed concerns about mining activities.
May 15, 2026 · 9 articles
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Impact: Surya Kant is one of the Justices on the India — Supreme Court of India bench that issued the order regarding the India — Maharashtra local body elections.
Sep 16, 2025 · 6 articles
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Impact: Surya Kant, the Chief Justice of India, is presiding over the bench hearing the matter and expressed displeasure over the frequent mentions of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) issue.
Apr 20, 2026 · 6 articles
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Praveen Soni, the Director of the United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation, has been granted a second one-year extension to his tenure, allowing him to remain in office until May 2027. This decision was…
Impact: Surya Kant, as Chief Justice of India, was part of the high-powered selection panel that approved the extension of Praveen Soni's tenure.
May 13, 2026 · 7 articles
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Impact: Surya Kant is the Chief Justice heading the nine-judge Constitution Bench of the India — Supreme Court of India that is hearing the Sabarimala temple case.
Apr 07, 2026 · 19 articles
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The India — Supreme Court of India has expressed strong disapproval over the India — Madhya Pradesh government's delay in deciding whether to prosecute minister Vijay Sharma for his 'scurrilous' and 'objectionable' remarks against Army…
Impact: Surya Kant, the Chief Justice of India, is presiding over the India — Supreme Court of India bench hearing the case against Vijay Sharma.
May 08, 2026 · 6 articles
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Impact: Surya Kant, Chief Justice of India, presided over the bench that sought a response from the India — Election Commission of India regarding the pleas filed by India — Trinamool Congress MPs.
Jan 12, 2026 · 6 articles
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