Chief Justice of India

The PM Modi-chaired Cabinet meeting approved the proposal for introducing The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 in Parliament to amend The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956 for increasing the number. The Constitution leaves the size of the Supreme Court open-ended. Article 124(1) provides for a chief justice of india and permits Parliament to determine the number of other judges through legislation.

‘Lok Adalats Are Justice Itself’

Record turnout and a decisive mandate underline India’s faith in the ballot. Yet doubts around the Election Commission’s conduct have sparked a wider debate on fairness and credibility

All Rajasthan HC Judges to Sit Together at Jaipur Bench in First-of-Its-Kind Arrangement

A Supreme Court bench has said that a woman’s choice needs to put first in all cases where she is seeking an abortion beyond the limit specified by law

Bihar's long-standing liquor ban brings a complex mix of outcomes. On one hand, it has contributed to better public health and a notable decline in domestic abuse rates. On the flip side, the state grapples with economic setbacks and a booming black market for alcohol. Enforcement remains a daunting challenge, with overcrowded courts and incidents of harmful counterfeit drinks.

India's arbitration framework, designed for efficiency and autonomy, faces challenges from excessive judicial intervention. While the law mandates minimal court involvement, frequent interferences slow down proceedings, questioning arbitration's true independence. Upholding judicial restraint is crucial for arbitration to deliver on its promise of speed and finality.

Former Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma resigned, avoiding parliamentary removal proceedings. This follows a history of judges facing removal motions, with some resigning and others escaping proceedings. The constitutional process for judge removal involves parliamentary address based on proved misbehaviour or incapacity.

The former high court judge had contested a committee's findings that called for his removal, but risked becoming the first judge to be removed by Parliament

In a momentous occasion, Harivansh Narayan Singh, the esteemed former Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, has officially begun his third term in the Upper House, following his nomination by President Murmu. A stalwart member of the JD(U) party representing Bihar, Singh steps into this role to fill a vital vacancy.

Justice Yashwant Varma has resigned from his post following a cash recovery controversy and impeachment proceedings. Allegations of unaccounted cash surfaced after a fire at his residence, prompting a Supreme Court inquiry and subsequent parliamentary action. The judge had previously questioned the constitutionality of the inquiry process.

The Supreme Court has directed the Union government to respond within a week to a habeas corpus petition concerning 26 Indian nationals allegedly stranded in Russia and forced into the Ukraine war. Families reported their relatives were lured with job promises, had passports seized, and were compelled to join military units. The court's intervention seeks their safe return.

Justice Yashwant Varma resigned, avoiding a parliamentary removal debate. His resignation follows a probe into a large cash discovery at his official residence. An inquiry committee corroborated the findings and the subsequent mysterious disappearance of the money. This incident intensified discussions on judicial integrity and judge appointments.

The Supreme Court questioned if non-devotees can challenge Sabarimala Temple customs, highlighting the maintainability of PILs filed by those without a direct connection. The bench considered whether individuals outside a religious denomination should be allowed to question its practices, especially in cases like the Sabarimala women's entry issue.