Chief Justice of India Surya Kant clarified that he did not refuse to list a petition challenging police action against students during a July 20 protest, stating no formal plea had been filed, only a letter representation. He criticized media for "irresponsible and reckless" reporting.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant advised newly qualified Advocates-on-Record (AORs) to focus on professional quality and diligent legal work rather than seeking online popularity. He stressed that credibility comes from courtroom respect and hard work, not social media visibility, and highlighted the importance of human application of mind over AI in legal practice.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant advised a lawyer not to take "sentimentally" a plea seeking action against CJP founder Abhijit Dipke for allegedly misusing the CJI's "cockroach" remark. The PIL claimed Dipke is commercially exploiting the remark on social media with political intent.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stated that a PIL against the satirical 'Cockroach Janta Party' (CJP) is not urgent, urging against taking the matter "sentimentally." The CJP, which uses memes to highlight issues like unemployment and exam leaks, has gained millions of followers and recently campaigned for the education minister's resignation.
Chief Justice Surya Kant clarified his recent remarks, stating his criticism was aimed at individuals with fake degrees entering professions like the Bar, not the youth of India. He expressed pride in the nation's youth and their role in developing India.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant clarified his remarks comparing some unemployed youth to 'cockroaches,' stating his comments were misquoted and targeted individuals using fake degrees in professions. He expressed pride in India's youth, calling them pillars of a developed nation, and emphasized his respect for them. The clarification followed controversy over his observations during a court hearing.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has vehemently denied a fabricated social media quote attributed to him, calling the act "vile, brazen and mischievous." The CJI stated that manufacturing and attributing such a quote to the highest judicial office is an act of dishonesty and social incitement.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant expressed surprise that despite public warnings, educated people continue falling victim to digital arrest scams. The Supreme Court heard that a former senior official of Chandigarh was robbed of Rs 2.5 crore through such scams. Police have arrested seven persons for keeping a 70-year-old former chief architect of Chandigarh under digital arrest from May 3 to 30 last year. The inter-departmental task force needs three more weeks to formulate a robust mechanism.
