Differences of opinion legitimate, but must be expressed with fairness: CJI Surya Kant

October 28, 2026 8:33 PM

Differences of opinion legitimate, but must be expressed with fairness: CJI Surya Kant

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Wednesday said differences of opinion and criticism are legitimate, but they must be expressed with fairness, restraint and respect for institutional integrity. Speaking at 2nd Monthly Lecture Series on Law, Justice and Legal Education, he said the dignity of the justice system depends on how the members of the Bar conduct themselves, both inside and outside the courtroom. “Differences of opinion and criticism are legitimate, but they must be expressed wi...

Centre clears elevation of three High Court Chief Justices as SC judges

October 5, 2026 9:33 PM

Centre clears elevation of three High Court Chief Justices as SC judges

Acting on the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium, the Centre has cleared the elevation of Gujarat High Court Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal, Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, and Telangana High Court Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh as judges of the apex court. In a post on X, Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal announced that the President, after consultation with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, had appointed the three Chief Justices a...