2Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai has officially recommended Justice Surya Kant as his successor, paving the way for him to become the 53rd Chief Justice of India. The recommendation, made to the Union government, follows the long-standing convention of seniority-based succession within the judiciary. Justice Kant is expected to assume office on November…
Justice Surya Kant underscored the vital role of institutional frameworks such as the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) in ensuring that free legal assistance reaches the most vulnerable sections of society. Speaking passionately on the moral foundations of justice, the NALSA Chairperson reminded that India has long viewed justice not as a privilege but as…
By Kumkum Chadha When Prashant Kishor walked out of a television interview alleging that the interviewer had an “agenda”, he not only displayed bad behaviour, but also came across as arrogant, uncouth and downright rude. Instead of taking the questions, as a mature politician should, Kishor was like a child throwing a tantrum. Clearly, he…
By Kenneth Tiven The leadership accomplishments of Indians in America are visible across fields—from science and technology to medicine and law—but few stories blend politics and drama like that of Zohran Mamdani. His life could be the plot of a Bollywood biopic: a young man of Indian heritage, born in Africa, raised in America, now…
By Sujit Bhar The Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE), one of India’s oldest and once its second busiest bourse after the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), is finally shutting down. What was once a symbol of Bengal’s financial prowess and India’s eastern commercial dominance has now sought a voluntary exit from stock trading after years of regulatory…
In an era where algorithms increasingly shape decisions, Supreme Court judge Justice Surya Kant reminded the legal fraternity that while artificial intelligence may serve as an able assistant, the final voice of justice must always be human. Speaking at an international law conference, he said that AI can guide and support lawyers and judges, but…
By Jyotika Kalra Over the past month, at least 20 children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan have died after consuming contaminated cough syrups. In Chhindwara district alone, nine families reported chillingly similar symptoms: fever, vomiting, abdominal pain, and a sharp decline in urine output—all consistent with acute kidney injury. Initial lab reports, however, baffled investigators….
By Binny Yadav “Let us remember: one word may kindle a fire, another may quench it.” —George Eliot, Middlemarch In the solemn chambers of law, where every word defines rights, duties, and destinies, George Eliot’s warning reverberates anew. The Supreme Court in Zoharbee & Anr vs Imam Khan (D) Thr. LRs & Ors, recently delivered…
By Dilip Bobb The blatant disregard of the Supreme Court order on firecrackers and timings in the National Capital Region on Diwali was just one of the many civic-related issues that have trapped citizens in a hopeless, even deadly situation. Ahead of the festive season, the Court had relaxed the total ban on the sale…
By Sanjay Raman Sinha Post-Diwali, as dense smog enveloped the National Capital Region, questions were raised about the Supreme Court’s wisdom in permitting the limited sale and use of green firecrackers. The bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai and Justice KV Chandran, ruling under the long-running MC Mehta plea, chose a middle…