Chief Justice Surya Kant

SC declines to entertain plea to bring back Netaji’s mortal remains to India, says let daughter approach the court

When Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for Ashish Ray, informed the Court that Netaji’s daughter Anita Bose Pfaff was virtually present online and supported the petition, a Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi said that she should file the petition in her capacity as the heir instead of supporting it from behind the curtain.

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‘Disturbed’ by NCERT incorporating ‘Corruption in Judiciary, SC bars authors from educational projects

Stating that it was disturbed by the chapter had been revised without disclosing the identities of those involved in rewriting it, a Bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi questioned how such a revision could take place without revealing the experts involved in the exercise and the process followed for its approval.

Will not tolerate allegations casting doubt on judicial officers involved in West Bengal SIR exercise: SC

"Don't even dare to question the judicial officers. What more sacrifice do you want from them? They are working overtime to hear the cases of deleted voters from West Bengal. I will not tolerate this," Chief Justice Surya Kant said.

SC declines to entertain PIL against tax raid provisions, petitioner withdraws plea

The petition questioned provisions under the existing Income Tax Act, 1961, and the corresponding framework under the Income Tax Act, 2025, which is scheduled to come into force from April 1, 2026

West Bengal SIR: SC to hear plea against exclusion of names from final electoral rolls

A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi agreed to hear the petitions on Tuesday — March 10 — along with the main West Bengal SIR matter, after Senior Advocate Menaka Guruswamy mentioned the issue and urged the Bench to take up the petitions together with the main matter listed for hearing tomorrow (on Tuesday).

‘Adani-Ambani’ jibe reaches Supreme Court: ‘I am warning you…’ CJI Surya Kant raps lawyer

A heated exchange broke out in the Supreme Court after a lawyer’s remark on Constitution Benches drew a stern warning from Chief Justice Surya Kant during a mentioning round.

By Kamna Arora

23 February, 2026 8 mins read

SC agrees to hear pleas challenging UGC’s equity regulations

The challenge to the UGC’s equity regulations was mentioned for urgent listing before a Bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant, who indicated that the Court was aware of the controversy surrounding the newly notified framework.

By Statesman News Service

28 January, 2026 8 mins read

‘Wasting the Court’s time’: SC declines to hear PIL seeking removal of Savarkar’s portraits

A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi was hearing the PIL filed by retired Indian Revenue Service Officer B Balamurugan

By Statesman News Service

13 January, 2026 8 mins read

Courts being brought closer to people to ensure speedy justice: CJI Surya Kant

The Chief Justice was speaking as the chief guest at a programme held in Barwala. Earlier in the day, Justice Surya Kant inaugurated the newly constructed court building in Barwala and also laid the foundation stone of the upcoming court complex.

By Statesman News Service

10 January, 2026 8 mins read

Lawyer-activist urges CJI, President to revisit Supreme Court’s 100-metre Aravalli definition

The top court last month accepted the Centre's definition of the Aravalli hills. As per the definition, only hills with an elevation of 100 metres and above will be considered part of the Aravalli range

By Statesman News Service

22 December, 2025 8 mins read