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President Asks Supreme Court: 'Is It Possible to Impose Timelines?'
Invoking Article 143 of the Constitution, which empowers the President to seek the Supreme Court’s opinion on legal or significant public matters, President Murmu has formally asked the court for guidance.
Historic First: BR Gavai Sworn in as Chief Justice of India
Justice Gavai’s tenure will span a little over six months, concluding on November 23, 2025, when he will step down from the highest judicial post in India.
Justice B.R. Gavai Takes Oath as 52nd Chief Justice of India
The oath-taking ceremony was attended by President Droupadi Murmu at a short ceremony that took place in the Ganatantra Mandap of Rashtrapati Bhavan.
CJI Forwards Justice Varma Indictment Report to President and PM
In accordance with the In-House Procedure, the Chief Justice of India has written to Hon'ble President of India and Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, accompanying the report dated 03.05.2025 of the three-member committee as well as the letter/response dated 06.05.2025 issued by Justice Yashwant Varma, stated a statement released by the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court Schedules Waqf Act Hearings Before Justice Gavai on May 15
Firstly, the proceedings, CJI S.A. Bobde, Chief Justice of India, stated that the bench consisting of Justices Sanjay Kumar and K.V. Viswanathan had gone through the petitions though not minutely. He clarified that the court did not intend to issue an interim judgment, given his retirement.
SC Declines Contempt Plea Against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, Asserts 'Our Shoulders Are Broad Enough'
The criticism was over the Court's order to give a deadline to the President and Governors to clear pending bills. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna reacted sternly, saying, "Our shoulders are broad enough," after a lawyer highlighted the importance of protecting the Court's dignity.
SC Rejects PIL for Judicial Probe into Pahalgam Attack, Says ‘Can’t Demoralise Our Forces’
A bench led by Justice Surya Kant and Justice N.K. Singh heavily criticized the petitioner for requesting the same from the highest court of the land. "Be accountable before filing such a PIL. Since when did retired Supreme Court or High Court judges become experts in investigation? Since when did we (judges) become experts in investigation? We just settle disputes," said Justice Kant while rejecting the notion that ex-judges should lead probes.
Justice BR Gavai Appointed as the 49th Chief Justice of India
A Ministry of Law and Justice announcement stated, "In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution of India, the President appoints Shri Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, Judge of the Supreme Court, to be Chief Justice of India with effect from 14th May, 2025."
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