Chief Justice of India
Presiding judge of the Supreme Court of India
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The chief justice of India (CJI) is the chief judge of the Supreme Court of India and the highest-ranking officer of the Indian judiciary. The Constitution of India grants power to the President of India to appoint, as recommended by the outgoing chief justice in consultation with other judges, (as envisaged in Article 124 (2) of the Constitution) the next chief justice, who will serve until they reach the age of 65 or are removed by the constitutional process of impeachment.
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Maharashtra issues protocol rules for CJI’s visitIndiaTimes - Published | |
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Maharashtra chief secretary, DGP apologise for protocol lapse at CJI eventThe Chief Justice of India's inaugural visit to Mumbai encountered unexpected protocol issues. The CJI noted the absence of key state officials upon his arrival. He emphasized the importance of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Constitution is supreme, all its wings must work together: CJICJI Bhushan Gavai emphasized the Constitution's supremacy, stating that all three branches—judiciary, executive, and legislature—must collaborate within its framework. His statement follows..IndiaTimes - Published | |
CJI BR Gavai issues BIG statement days after taking oath, says 'Constitution of India...'Chief Justice of India BR Gavai on Sunday stressed that neither the judiciary nor the executive, but the Constitution of India was supreme and its pillars must work together. Justice Gavai took oath as..DNA - Published | |
Justice Bela Trivedi retires from SC: Kapil Sibal recalls ‘empathy’ exchange as CJI raps bar for skipping farewellJustice Bela M Trivedi, the eleventh woman on the Supreme Court, retired after three-and-a-half years, prompting courtroom tributes and criticism of the SCBA for denying her a formal farewell. CJI..IndiaTimes - Published | |
CJI chides bar associations for boycotting Justice Bela Trivedi farewellCJI B R Gavai expressed his disapproval of the Supreme Court Bar Association and the SC Advocates-on-Record Association's decision to boycott Justice Bela M Trivedi's farewell. The boycott was..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Must deprecate openly': CJI slams SCBA for no farewell ceremony of Justice Bela TrivediIn a rare move, the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) did not hold a farewell for retiring Justice Bela M Trivedi, drawing public criticism from Chief Justice of India BR Gavai. He expressed regret..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Former CJI D Y Chandrachud appointed as 'distinguished professor' at NLU DelhiFormer Chief Justice of India, D Y Chandrachud, has been appointed as a 'distinguished professor' at National Law University (NLU), Delhi, marking a significant advancement for legal education. NLU..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Justice BR Gavai takes oath as 52nd Chief Justice of IndiaWith nearly four decades of legal experience, Justice Gavai is expected to lead the judiciary with integrity and fairness during his six-month tenure until November 23, 2025DNA - Published | |
Meet Justice BR Gavai, 1st Buddhist to take oath as Chief Justice of India, has this Amravati connection...With nearly four decades of legal experience, Justice Gavai is expected to lead the judiciary with integrity and fairness during his six-month tenure until November 23, 2025.DNA - Published | |
CJI-designate BR Gavai sets priorities for six-month tenure: Focus on pendency, case listingJustice Gavai emphasised his commitment to social and economic justice and shared his priorities as CJI, including addressing delays in judicial appointments, promoting transparency, and tackling..DNA - Published | |
'Eager to get rid of the judge in me': Justice Sanjiv Khanna retires as 51st CJI; check his landmark verdictsCJI Khanna addressed perceptions of being a "conservative" judge, citing data that showed he overturned convictions in 33-35% of cases at his farewell ceremony held by the Supreme Court Bar..DNA - Published | SC details assets of 21 judges, including CJI, and their kinThe Supreme Court has made asset details of its judges public. Twenty-one out of thirty-three judges, including the Chief Justice, have declared their wealth. This information is available on the..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC lists PIL challenging Waqf Amendment Act for hearing on May 15 by next CJIThe Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing on May 15, before a bench led by CJI-designate B R Gavai, to address petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025. This decision..IndiaTimes - Published | Courtrooms have winners & losers, but mediation's healing: CJIIndiaTimes - Published |
SC likely to hear plea on May 5 seeking contempt action against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey over remarks against CJIThe Supreme Court is set to hear a plea on May 5 regarding BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's alleged derogatory remarks against the court and CJI. The petition seeks suo motu contempt proceedings, citing an..IndiaTimes - Published | Who is Justice BR Gavai? 52nd Chief Justice of India set to take oath on May 14Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was appointed as the 52nd Chief Justice of India. He will succeed Justice Sanjiv Khanna. President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath on May 14. Justice Gavai's..IndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •DNA |
Away in China for a week, CJI to resume today, set for a hectic spellIn an unprecedented move, CJI Sanjiv Khanna's week-long absence for an SCO conference in China has raised eyebrows among fellow Chief Justices, contrasting with past practices. Upon his return, he..IndiaTimes - Published | Nishikant Dubey: From ATC trespass to allegations against judiciary, does BJP Godda MP enjoy controversies?After targeting the CJI, Godda BJP MP Nishikant Dubey attacked former Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi. He wrote in Hindi, "You were not an election commissioner, you were a Muslim..DNA - Published |
Very disturbing, says CJI on violenceIndiaTimes - Published | CJI Khanna recommends Justice Gavai as successorAfter a 15-year interval, Justice B R Gavai is set to become India's second Chief Justice from the Dalit community, following CJI K G Balakrishnan. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna has recommended Justice..IndiaTimes - Published |
Justice BR Gavai to be the next CJI, will take oath on May 14IndiaTimes - Published | Former CJI DY Chandrachud struggles to find suitable house in Delhi for specially abled daughters ahead of April 30 deadlineJustice Chandrachud and his wife, Kalpana Das, adopted two daughters-Priyanka and Mahi-who suffer from a rare genetic disorder called nemaline myopathy.DNA - Published |
Won't be hearing cases that need verdicts to be reserved: CJI KhannaChief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, nearing his retirement on May 13, indicated he would refrain from taking up cases requiring reserved judgments. He expressed this while addressing a case between..IndiaTimes - Published | Becoming HC judge is tougher now: Less than 50% make itThe Supreme Court collegium, led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna, has tightened the selection process for High Court judges, resulting in a significant drop in the success rate of recommended lawyers. Previously,..IndiaTimes - Published |
CJI worships at Tirumala templeChief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, visited the Tirumala temple, where he was welcomed with traditional honours and offered prayers. During his visit, he received the Sesha Vastram and..IndiaTimes - Published | After cash pile row, Supreme Court judges resolve to post assets, liabilities onlineSupreme Court judges, led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna, have agreed to publicly disclose their assets and liabilities following the discovery of cash at a high court judge's residence. The practice, started in..IndiaTimes - Published |
CJI, Supreme Court judges to make asset details publicAll 33 Supreme Court judges in New Delhi have resolved to voluntarily make their assets public on the court’s website, as decided in an April 1 meeting. This move, aiming to improve transparency,..IndiaTimes - Published | SC rejects plea by son of main petitioner against Places of Worship ActThe Supreme Court of India has declined to consider a petition challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. This decision came as a petition was filed by Nitin Upadhyay, son of the..IndiaTimes - Published |
No FIR without CJI’s nod, says Amit Shah on Justice Varma caseIndiaTimes - Published | Cash row: CJI Sanjiv Khanna meets bar bodies to discuss transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma to Allahabad HCIndiaTimes - Published |
Supreme Court: PIL on Karnataka 'honeytrap' will be listed for hearing soonSupreme Court Monday assured early hearing to a PIL petitioner who sought CBI probe into "troubling allegations" made on the floor of the Karnataka assembly that a CM-aspirant had honey-trapped several..IndiaTimes - Published | Cash recovery row: VP Dhankhar calls SC's in-house inquiry 'step in right direction', floor leaders' to meet soonRajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar lauds Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna for unprecedented transparency in handling the controversy over cash found at Justice Yashwant Varma's residence. The..IndiaTimes - Published |
Judge 'cash at home' case: CJI sets up 3-member panel, orders in-house inquiry into allegations against Justice Yashwant VarmaIndiaTimes - Published | Huge amount of cash found at Delhi HC judge's residence; Supreme Court takes strict actionSupreme Court Collegium led by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna met on Thursday and made the recommendations of Justice Varma's transfer to Centre government to his parent High Court of Allahabad.DNA - Published |
President appoints Justice Bagchi to Supreme CourtJustice Joymalya Bagchi of Calcutta High Court has been appointed to the Supreme Court by the President. He is scheduled to become the Chief Justice of India on May 26, 2031. Justice Bagchi is the..IndiaTimes - Published | 'There should be proper investigation, quick trial, and punishment': Ex CJI DY Chandrachud on Pune rape caseFormer CJI DY Chandrachud highlighted the societal and enforcement responsibility in preventing incidents like the recent alleged rape case at Pune's Swargate depot. Despite legal reforms..IndiaTimes - Published |
ONOE bill doesn’t violate tenets of federalism, experts tell JPCLegal experts including former CJI U U Lalit endorsed the 'one nation, one election' bill at a Joint Parliamentary Committee meeting, asserting it doesn't violate federal principles. The legislative..IndiaTimes - Published | Lokpal went against 1991 verdict by 5-judge SC benchA Lokpal full bench, led by ex-SC judge A M Khanwilkar, reaffirmed that sitting judges are public servants under the Lokpal Act, contradicting a 1991 SC ruling. The SC had mandated prior CJI..IndiaTimes - Published |
CEC appointment: Rahul fires 'midnight decision' salvo; BJP questions Cong's past 'pliant picks'Gyanesh Kumar will assume the role of Chief Election Commissioner on a day the Supreme Court reviews a law defining his appointment process. This law, passed by the Parliament and objected to by..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Disrespectful for PM and HM to have made midnight decision': Rahul Gandhi on new CEC selectionRahul Gandhi criticises the exclusion of the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel for the Chief Election Commissioner, calling the process disrespectful. He argues that the midnight decision..IndiaTimes - Published |
New tech and social changes reshaping democracy: CJIIndiaTimes - Published | Dhankhar: How can CJI play role in executive appointments?Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar questioned the involvement of the CJI in executive appointments, such as selecting the CBI director, and called for a review of such rules. He emphasized the need to..IndiaTimes - Published |
How can we involve CJI with any executive appointment, asks Vice-PrezIndiaTimes - Published | 'Supreme Court has been at vanguard of personal liberty’: Ex-CJI Chandrachud reflects on legacy, judicial independenceFormer Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud discussed his tenure, emphasizing his commitment to constitutional principles and judicial impartiality. He touched on handling political pressures, dynasty..IndiaTimes - Published |
After HC pendency, SC to focus on arrears in trial courts; CJI and top two judges to interact with and motivate trial judgesThe Supreme Court, targeting the backlog of 4.6 crore cases, plans methods with trial court judges for swift disposal. Sessions will focus on case categorization, technological advancements, efficient..IndiaTimes - Published | Justice Roy ends his judgeship in CJI’s court; started his legal career in the same court in 1982Justice Hrishikesh Roy concluded his tenure as a constitutional judge with accolades for his legal expertise and supportive demeanor towards junior advocates. Known for his humor and sports..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC: Case on EC appointments 'test of power of legislature vs court'The Supreme Court is set to decide on the legitimacy of the 2023 law altering the selection panel for chief election commissioner (CEC) and ECs, contrasting Parliament's legislative power with SC’s..IndiaTimes - Published | 'It will be opinion of court vs legislative power': Supreme Court on CEC, election commissioners selectionThe Supreme Court is set to hear petitions challenging the appointment process of the chief election commissioner and election commissioners on February 4. The case addresses concerns about the..IndiaTimes - Published |
