Justice Sanjiv Khanna will take the oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India today, following the retirement of Justice DY Chandrachud. Khanna, appointed to the Supreme Court in January 2019, has worked on high-profile cases, including those involving Arvind Kejriwal. He will serve as Chief Justice until May 13, 2025.
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud emphasized that judicial independence doesn't mean ruling against the government. He said a judge’s role is to follow the law, no matter the outcome. Speaking at an event, he explained that independence means making decisions based on the law and personal conscience, not external pressures or public opinion.
Delhi LG V.K. Saxena told the Supreme Court he regretted the unauthorized cutting down of trees in the Ridge area, claiming he didn’t know permission was needed. The Supreme Court is looking for answers from DDA officials involved in this situation.
The Supreme Court has tossed out a petition asking for re-elections on 20 assembly seats in Haryana and won’t delay the swearing-in of the new state cabinet. The court called the petition ridiculous, while Congress made it clear they don’t back the folks who filed it, saying they acted without any party approval.
The Supreme Court has put a hold on the death penalty for Sukhjinder Singh, who was convicted for the murder of a seven-year-old back in 2010. A report suggested that he was pretty young when it happened and might be able to change, leading to more hearings and checks.
Supreme Court just dismissed those review petitions that were challenging the decision to allow the sub-classification of Scheduled Castes. This means the previous judgment stands, and it’s a big deal for the SC community.
The Supreme Court is shaking things up by adding CBI officers to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to look into claims about animal fat in Tirupati laddus. This move is all about making sure the prasadam served to devotees worldwide is safe and trustworthy.
The Supreme Court slammed the Centre and nearby states for not doing enough about Delhi's air pollution. Officials were called out for just having meetings without making real changes. There's a pressing need for solid action to deal with the air quality mess.