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Learning and unlearning

The Supreme Court’s latest report on gender asks a question that appeals rarely do: how do judges learn to write?

Namrata Banerjee

9th Aug 2026

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From Boston to Bhopal? The SC’s new publication on gender stereotypes

While the 2026 Report promises more practical training for judges, it may turn out less useful to tackle all kinds of gender stereotypes

Mihir R

7th Aug 2026

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Eternal vigilance, RTI, and the role of citizens in democracy

Recalling the importance of RTI activism in light of recent comments from the top judiciary

Vidya Venkat

25th Jun 2026

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Court Data

No Supreme Court judge appointed during CJI Surya Kant’s first 122 days in office

The Court is currently functioning with 33 judges, one short of its sanctioned strength of 34 judges

Advay Vora

25th Mar 2026

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100 days of CJI Surya Kant

What was promised? What has been achieved? What can we expect? A brief look at the 53rd Chief Justice’s first 100 days.

Shalom Gauri

4th Mar 2026

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The CJI Surya Kant era begins

CJI Surya Kant’s first week sets the tone for his 14-month long tenure

Advay Vora

30th Nov 2025

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Who is Justice Surya Kant?: The making of the 53rd Chief Justice

We take a brief look at the background of the new Supreme Court Chief—and his time as an advocate and a judge in the Punjab & Haryana HC

V. Venkatesan

24th Nov 2025

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Justice Surya Kant takes oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India

CJI Kant announced that his focus will be on clearing old Constitution Bench cases and reducing pendency

Gauri Kashyap

24th Nov 2025

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CJI B.R. Gavai Pendency Report Card

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Pendency in the Gavai Court: A report card

Lack of a focussed strategy coupled with a startling rise in filing means that the Supreme Court is hurtling towards 1 lakh pending cases

Gauri Kashyap

20th Nov 2025

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An orderly transition: CJI Gavai recommends Justice Kant as successor

From Chief Justice B.R. Gavai to Justice Surya Kant, the Supreme Court reaffirms its quiet tradition of continuity and convention

V. Venkatesan

28th Oct 2025

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The next eight Chief Justices of India: 2025 to 2033

If the seniority principle is followed, these eight Judges will lead the Supreme Court of India as Chief Justice till 2033

Advay Vora

25th Sep 2025

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Final until it’s not: The Supreme Court’s beating retreat

The Court’s quick reversals in three recent cases raise questions about procedure, legitimacy, and finality

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Partap Singh Bajwa v Chairman Rajya Sabha

The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha rejected an impeachment motion against a judge despite the motion having support of the requisite number of MPs.

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75 Years of the Supreme Court

The First Eight

As part of our special series on the Supreme Court’s 75th anniversary, we take a brief look at the lives and times of the first eight judges

R. Sai Spandana