CJI Surya Kant emphasizes his commitment to making the Supreme Court accessible to all, including the poorest citizens. He envisions a judiciary that is fair, timely, and inclusive, ensuring justice is within reach for everyone in India.
Justice Pardiwala said that the committee headed by Justice Dhulia had recommended four names each for both universities, and the Governor and the Chief Minister should appoint the most qualified candidates from both batches.
A bench comprising Chief Justice (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued the order on a public interest petition (PIL) filed by acid attack victim Shaheen Malik. The Court also described the delay in Malik’s case as a “national shame.” The case has been pending in the Rohini court since 2009.
Supreme Court supports BLOs amid rising pressure in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. After reports of suicides and overwork, the court directed states to deploy additional staff, reduce working hours, and consider exemption requests on humanitarian grounds.
The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of the rising pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR and issued sharp remarks against authorities for failing to implement effective measures. The bench, led by the CJI, stressed the need for both short-term and long-term action plans and demanded detailed reports on steps taken to curb vehicular, industrial and dust pollution.
The Supreme Court has directed the CBI to conduct a nationwide investigation into the growing digital arrest scam, urging opposition-led states to permit the probe. The court also instructed tech intermediaries to fully cooperate and asked the CBI to seek Interpol’s help in tracing global cybercriminal networks.
Supreme Court urges the central government to create strict laws to protect the dignity of differently-abled individuals. The court suggested a law similar to SC/ST Act, making mocking or insulting people with disabilities or rare genetic disorders punishable.
The Supreme Court has taken strict cognizance of the deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR, terming it a health emergency. A bench led by Chief Justice Suryakant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi has scheduled hearings for December 3, emphasizing the need for continuous monitoring.
The court expressed deep concern over 11 custodial deaths in Rajasthan in eight months. The two-judge bench, Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta, said in the case, “The country will no longer tolerate such incidents. This is a blot on the system. Deaths in custody cannot happen.”
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