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By Inderjit Badhwar There was a time when a courtroom was, quite literally, a room. What was said inside it travelled outward through judgments, legal reporting and, eventually, public discussion. Today, a courtroom can be watched live on a mobile phone, clipped within seconds and circulated to millions before the hearing itself has concluded. That [] The post When Justice Goes Viral appeared first on India Legal .

In an exclusive conversation first carried by Doordarshan, the chief justice of India discusses his journey from a village in Haryana to the countrys highest judicial officeand outlines his vision for a faster, more accessible and more representative justice system. He also makes a pointed appeal: respect the judicial process, preserve context and do not turn courtroom observations into instant verdicts. INDIA LEGAL reproduces the Q&A as an edited presentation The post Justice In The Age Of The

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea filed by former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal, challenging criminal defamation proceedings initiated against him over alleged remarks linking the Akhand Kirtani Jatha (AKJ) with the banned terrorist organisation Babbar Khalsa International (BKI). A Bench of Justice Dipankar Datta [] The post Supreme Court rejects Sukhbir Singh Badals plea against criminal defamation case over AKJ-BKI remarks a

Justice Sanjay Karol was accorded a warm and affectionate farewell as the Supreme Court Bar gathered to mark the conclusion of his judicial tenure. The farewell function, organised in his honour ahead of his retirement on August 22, saw members of the Bench and the Bar reflect on a career distinguished by judicial commitment, constitutional [] The post Justice Sanjay Karol accorded warm farewell ahead of retirement appeared first on India Legal .

In a significant recalibration of the eligibility framework governing entry-level judicial appointments, the Supreme Court on Friday reduced the mandatory prior legal practice requirement for candidates seeking appointment as Civil Judges (Junior Division) from three years to one year. At the same time, the Court introduced an extensive post-selection framework comprising a year of intensive [] The post Supreme Court cuts Judicial Service practice requirement to one Year, Introduces training and

The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association hosted a ceremonial farewell on Wednesday for Justice Sanjay Karol, who will demit office on August 22, 2026, after a three-and-a-half-year tenure at the apex court. In his address, Chief Justice Justice Surya Kant lauded Justice Karol for his commitment to accessibility and institutional dignity, noting that the Bench loses [] The post CJI Surya Kant hails Justice Karol as a judge who lived the Constitution at SCAORA farewell appeared first on I

The Supreme Court on Monday voiced serious concern over allegations of the excessive and disproportionate deployment of force by police, paramilitary forces and other security personnel against peaceful protesters, underscoring the imperative of restraint in the States response to constitutionally protected dissent. A three-judge Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and [] The post Supreme Court flags excessive force against Jantar Mantar protesters, urges state

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has released The Mediation Movement in India, a new publication examining the evolution of mediation in the country and the practical challenges involved in translating the statutory framework into effective dispute resolution. The book, edited by Professor (Dr.) Seema Gupta of the University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS), Chandigarh [] The post CJI Surya Kant releases book on Indias Mediation Movement, Calls for bridging gap between Law and Practice appeare