Tag: Indian Judiciary

Justice Surya Kant was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India in a dignified ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath. A distinguished jurist with over three decades of experience, Justice Kant succeeds CJI D.Y. Chandrachud and is known for his progressive rulings on environmental protection, transparency, and human rights. As he takes charge during a period of rising caseloads and complex legal challenges, his tenure is expected to prioritize judicial reforms, faster case disposal, and strengthening public confidence in the judiciary.

In a sharp and unprecedented intervention, the Supreme Court has warned the Maharashtra government that if the 50% reservation cap is breached in local body elections, the entire poll process could be cancelled. The court halted the nomination process statewide and declared that the “50% limit is a non-negotiable Lakshman Rekha,” sending shockwaves through Maharashtra’s political circles.

In a landmark judgment, the Chhattisgarh High Court on September 25, 2025, upheld divorce for a Raipur man after his wife repeatedly mocked him as the “pet rat” of his parents, ruling it as mental cruelty. The court said derogatory taunts and pressure to abandon family amounted to an irretrievable breakdown of marriage, awarding ₹5 lakh alimony and child custody to the wife.

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court upheld the core of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 while suspending select provisions, ensuring balance between legislative intent and constitutional safeguards. The ruling halts collectors’ unilateral powers over waqf property and protects existing waqf declarations, sparking mixed reactions. BJP affirmed full compliance with the verdict under PM Modi’s leadership, highlighting its commitment to judicial supremacy.

Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has debunked claims that judicial delays are keeping activist Umar Khalid behind bars, instead pointing to repeated adjournments and the eventual withdrawal of his bail plea by his own legal team, led by Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal. Chandrachud clarified that court records show Khalid’s lawyers sought adjournments on half the listed hearings in the Supreme Court, challenging narratives of a biased judiciary. With the Delhi High Court again rejecting Khalid’s bail plea on September 2, 2025, Chandrachud’s remarks shift focus to defense tactics and legal strategies, rather than judicial conduct, as the main reason for delays in the high-profile case.

Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has strongly endorsed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), calling it a long-overdue constitutional aspiration that India must now fulfill. Highlighting Article 44 of the Constitution, he emphasized that a unified legal framework is essential for equality and national integration. His remarks, made 75 years after independence, have reignited national debate on the UCC, balancing unity with India’s rich cultural diversity.

The Madras High Court’s interim stay on Tamil Nadu’s amendments to Vice-Chancellor appointment laws has triggered a nationwide debate over federalism, judicial authority, and education governance. The move questions the implications of a recent Supreme Court ruling, setting the stage for a legal and political showdown in India’s highest court.

भारत के 52वें मुख्य न्यायाधीश जस्टिस बीआर गवई ने शपथ ग्रहण के बाद अपनी मां के पैर छूकर आशीर्वाद लिया, जिससे प्रधानमंत्री मोदी सहित समारोह में मौजूद सभी लोग भावुक हो उठे। उनका यह विनम्र और भावनात्मक gesture भारतीय संस्कृति और मूल्यों का प्रतीक बन गया है।