Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has observed that the right to peaceful protest is constitutionally guaranteed and that "mere agitation" cannot be a ground for police excesses or lathi-charges. While hearing petitions against the crackdown on student protesters, the Supreme Court emphasized the need for "self-evolved discipline" in a democracy and proposed the formulation of a uniformed nationwide protocol to handle public demonstrations across India.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court orders Centre to form a panel for uniform facilities to retired High Court judges within three months. CJI Surya Kant flags State-wise disparity in retired judges' facilities, directs Centre to frame uniform policy in two weeks.
Retired Justice G.S. Patel and his family face alleged threats in India and the UK over his 2024 Dawoodi Bohra leadership dispute verdict.
Supreme Court refuses to hear pleas against cancellation of AOR Exam 2026 and asks aggrieved lawyers to submit representation to the CJI.
SCBA expresses shock over Andhra Pradesh HC incident where a young advocate was sent to judicial custody during court proceedings.
Supreme Court flags systematic forest land grabbing in Uttarakhand, orders inquiry, restrains private parties, and directs protection of 2,866 acres.
Supreme Court rules that distinct reliefs cannot be combined in one writ petition, allowing withdrawal with liberty to file a fresh plea limited to one relief.
Justice Surya Kant to become 53rd CJI on Nov 24, 2025; first from Haryana to hold the post. Known for key rulings on Article 370, Electoral Bonds, OROP & Pegasus.
CJI and Supreme Court judges donate ₹25,000 each to PM Flood Relief Fund, showing solidarity with flood-hit families and commitment to humanitarian values.
Maharashtra govt moves SC against Bombay HC’s acquittal of 12 in 2006 Mumbai train blasts that killed 189; SC to hear plea urgently on Thursday.
SC to examine Presidential reference on July 22 over court’s power to set timelines for Governor, President on clearing state Bills.
SC tells K’taka to fight political battles at ballot, not court—rejects plea against HC order quashing FIR on Tejasvi Surya’s fake news tweet.
CJI Gavai and SC judges express condolences over the Air India crash in Ahmedabad that killed over 210 people, offering prayers to victims’ families.
CJI Gavai pledges no post-retirement roles to uphold judicial independence; stresses ethics, transparency, and trust at UK roundtable.
SC Collegium recommends new Chief Justices for 5 High Courts, including MP, Karnataka, Gauhati, Patna, and Jharkhand.
The Senior Citizen Rights Handbook is a comprehensive guide designed to empower elderly citizens with clear and accessible knowledge of their legal and social rights in India.
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