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Cockroach row: CJI Kant says remarks misused with 'malicious intent' to mislead country's youth

In a significant statement, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant raised alarms about the misappropriation of courtroom videos on social platforms. He emphasized that his comments have been intentionally distorted to deceive the younger generation. CJI Kant alluded to a recent directive against the unauthorized publication of judicial processes, highlighting…

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‘Shadow ban’ fears at NALSAR after BCI seeks inquiry into CJI invite opposition

Following the Bar Council of India’s (BCI) statement that there would be an inquiry against students enrolled at Hyderabad’s National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR) University of Law for opposing Chief Justice of India Surya Kant’s invitation at their annual convocation, NALSAR students expressed concern about how this…

Newslaundry

Who is Manan Kumar Mishra? BCI chief who banned NALSAR students from enrolling in state bars over opposing CJI’s visit

The Bar Council of India chairman made a controversial decision to bar NALSAR law graduates from enrollment after a student-led protest against an invitation to the Chief Justice of India. After reconsideration, the chairman retracted this order, recognizing that most students were not at fault, attributing blame to certain teachers.…

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Supreme Court backs NALSAR students and slams BCI circular; CJI Surya Kant asks ‘who are they to interfere’

The Supreme Court on Friday expressed displeasure over a BCI circular banning enrolment of NALSAR University of Law’s 2026-batch graduates as advocates. CJI Surya Kant said students have a right to protest, questioned the BCI’s intervention and said no punitive action should be taken against NALSAR students or faculty.

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'No student shall suffer without fault': BCI lifts NALSAR enrolment bar after CJI row

The Bar Council of India has lifted its enrolment ban on NALSAR University's 2026 graduates. All students can now enroll with the State Bar Council of their choice. This decision follows a review of an earlier order and a new report. The council awaits a factual inquiry report from the…

The Economic Times

Gen Z gets into pest control: NEET protests cut across identity lines, and bypass mainstream media’s ‘manufactured consent’

A spontaneous protest movement dubbed the “Cockroach Janta Party” emerged from an offhand remark by CJI Surya Kant, showing how a single word can spark widespread dissent. Driven largely by Gen Z, the movement uses humour, satire and non-ideological unity to protest issues like NEET exam irregularities, education reform, unemployment…

The Economic Times

Delhi metro stations closed: CJI Kant says he will intervene if issue not resolved by lunch

Delhi metro news: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant noted metro station closures impacting court access. He stated he would intervene if the issue remained unresolved by lunchtime. Lawyers and litigants face difficulties reaching the Supreme Court due to ongoing protests. The Chief Justice assured no adverse orders would be…

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'Don't take it so sentimentally', says CJI Surya Kant on narratives after cockroach remark

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant advised against taking a PIL regarding a "cockroach" remark "sentimentally." The Supreme Court refused an urgent hearing for pleas seeking to prevent commercial use of courtroom exchanges and a CBI probe into fake lawyer degrees and a satirical online campaign.

The Economic Times

Flooding and droughts drove them from their homes. Now they’re seeking a safe haven in New York

Data analysis found higher than average migration growth to the US from areas in Guatemala, Bangladesh and Senegal hit by repeated climate disasters

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No fully virtual courts but wherever possible lawyers can appear online: CJI

CJI told lawyers that judges are being told to conduct virtual hearings wherever possible and lawyers can choose to appear virtually during the hearing. Read further on Dynamite News:

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VIDEO: Have a look at country's first National Judicial Museum and Archive in Supreme Court

Speaking at the inauguration of the museum, CJI Dr DY Chandrachud reflected on the importance of judicial institutions in delivering justice and protecting the fundamental rights of the citizens. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

CJI discusses ways to boost bilateral judicial cooperation on Bhutan visit

Chief Justice of India Dr Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud paid an official visit to Bhutan from October 7 to 10, and met the Chief Justice of Bhutan, Lyonpo Chogyal Dago Rigdzin. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Hafta letters: CJI-Modi’s Ganesh pooja, arguments on nuqta, work-life balance

Regarding the CJI-PM pooja meet, I disagree with Shardool. In this case perceptions really matter. It is not the question about freedom to practise religion but rather it is about the public perception that there is a separation between the judiciary and the executive. In a time of growing mistrust…

Newslaundry

NEET UG exam: "CJI bench was convinced that paper has been leaked," says petitioner Alakh Pandey

Alakh Pandey, petitioner in the NEET-UG 2024 exam case, said on Monday that the Chief Justice of India bench, in the hearing today, was convinced that the paper has been leaked and they want to determine to what extent it was leaked. Read further on Dynamite News:

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CJI congratulates Kapil Sibal on being elected as new SC bar association President

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Friday congratulated Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal on winning the election for the president post of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Interplay between law and technology can ensure criminal justice reform: CJI

Justice Chandrachud made the remarks while delivering the 20th D.P. Kohli Memorial Lecture on ‘Adopting Technology to Advance Criminal Justice’, on the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Raising Day.

Dynamite News

'Specific group trying to defame Judiciary integrity': 600 noted lawyers to CJI

The letter has been signed by prominent lawyers including senior advocate Harish Salve, Manan Kumar Mishra, Chetan Mittal, Pinky Anand, among others. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

600 lawyers write to CJI Chandrachud against 'vested interest group' trying to defame courts

Lawyers accuse vested interest group of pressuring judiciary and defaming courts with frivolous logic and political agendas.

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Electoral bonds | Supreme Court nixes SBI plea for more time to provide details

Electoral bonds case: Supreme Court hears SBI's request for extension to disclose electoral bond details, facing contempt allegations.

The Hindu

CJI flags fear that jail is becoming the rule in district courts

Chief Justice of India C.Y. Chandrachud flagged the rising apprehension that right to personal liberty is losing ground in trial courts, with jail, and not bail, becoming the rule.

Dynamite News

"Art of judging must be free of social, political pressure and inherent biases": CJI DY Chandrachud in Ceremonial Bench

The art of judging must be free of social and political pressure and from the inherent biases that human beings hold, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said on Sunday in a Ceremonial Bench, marking the 75 years of Supreme Court. Read further on Dynamite News:

Newslaundry

Hafta letters: CJI Chandrachud, Palestinians rights, culture desk

My letter is a response to Jayashree’s column pertaining to CJI DY Chandrachud. Her attributing of adjournments in Umar Khalid’s case to CJI is disingenuous. Khalid’s plea has not even been listed once before the CJI’s bench. His plea has been listed before these

Newslaundry

Adani-Hindenburg case: SC bats for institutional credibility over media, third-party claims

On November 24, hearing the petitions calling for a court-monitored CBI or SIT probe into US-based short seller Hindenburg Research’s allegations against Adani group, a three-judge Supreme Court bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud had stated that it wasn’t convinced of any grounds for doubting the ongoing SEBI probe into…

Newslaundry

It needs practice to preach: The dichotomy between informed criticism and activist outrage

An article published by Newslaundry on December 28, 2023 – titled “The gap he maintained: The dichotomy between CJI Chandrachud’s words and deeds in 2023” – which can, at best, be described as misplaced outrage, has led me to pen my thoughts in response.

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Ohio prosecutors broke rules to win convictions and got away with it

About 100 prosecutors across Ohio violated standards meant to protect a defendant's civil rights in criminal trials, an investigation by NPR and its reporting partners found. Some did so repeatedly.

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