Surya Kant

CJP expands pressure-group campaigns and school audits

18 clusters · 133 sources · last updated about 5 hours ago

Latest: Cockroach Janta Party flags KPSC exam irregularities and school issues

The youth-led Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) continues to operate as a pressure group, utilizing satire and the cockroach symbol to demand institutional accountability. Following the resignation of Education Minister Dharm

India completes permanent leadership for all High Courts

3 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Supreme Court Collegium recommends judges for multiple High Courts

The Indian government has appointed new Chief Justices to eight High Courts, a move that ensures all 25 High Courts in the country now have permanent leadership. These appointments followed recommendations from the Supre

Delhi Jantar Mantar protest: legal and political escalation

20 clusters · 108 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Swatantra Bhardwaj bail plea scheduled for September 14 by Delhi court

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) continues its campaign following the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on 25 July 2026, a move triggered by nationwide student protests over exam paper leaks. Whi

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Supreme Court of India declines PIL against nationwide HPV vaccination drive

South Asian legal efforts for child safety

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Courts in India and Pakistan review child safety and social media regulations

Legal proceedings in India and Pakistan have emerged regarding the protection of minors in digital and physical environments. In India, the Supreme Court has issued notices to the Union government following a Public In

BCI reforms and student protests at NALSAR and NLSIU

10 clusters · 80 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: NLSIU schedules 34th convocation for October 17

In late July 2026, the Bar Council of India (BCI) launched a sweeping overhaul of legal education, ordering on-site inspections of law colleges and proposing significant increases to advocate enrollment fees. In mid-Augu

Supreme Court reviews CBSE policies and procedures

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Supreme Court considers language policy relief for CBSE students

The Supreme Court of India continues to address legal challenges involving the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), specifically regarding examination procedures and the implementation of the National Education P

Criminal cases involving Indian lawmakers

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Supreme Court allows Himachal Pradesh to withdraw COVID-era cases against MPs and MLAs

An affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court of India has highlighted widespread criminalisation within the country’s political leadership. Data filed by amicus curiae Vijay Hansaria indicates that 251 of 543 Lok Sabha me

India Supreme Court NCERT textbook controversy

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Supreme Court of India addresses NCERT textbook controversy

The Supreme Court of India has closed its suo motu proceedings regarding a controversial chapter in an NCERT Class 8 Social Science textbook titled ‘Exploring Society: India and Beyond’. The chapter, ‘The Role of Judicia

India AI regulation and ethics development

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: SEBI implements AI toolkit for securities market oversight

In India, legal and regulatory bodies are moving toward establishing frameworks for the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). The Supreme Court of India has advised the c

Indian Supreme Court judicial service reforms

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Justice Sandeep Mehta escalates allegations against Rajasthan High Court judge

The Supreme Court of India has initiated legal measures to standardize judicial service rules and address judicial conduct. The Court directed seven states—Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Sikkim, Ta

BRICS+ judicial cooperation forum in India

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Iranian judiciary pursues legal cooperation at BRICS summit in India

The 11th BRICS+ Legal Forum in New Delhi convened senior judicial leaders from member and partner states to strengthen international legal cooperation. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant introduced ‘Nyaya-nomics’, arguing

Rajasthan High Court judicial misconduct allegations

3 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Rajasthan High Court Acting CJ denies allegations by Supreme Court Justice

The Rajasthan High Court remains in a state of unrest following allegations of misconduct against Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma. The controversy was initiated by Supreme Court Justice Sandeep Mehta, who sen

Bar Council of India leadership and regulatory dispute

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Supreme Court limits Bar Council of India powers and oversight

Internal conflict emerged within the Bar Council of India (BCI) following demands from Co-Chairman YR Sadashiva Reddy for the resignation of Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra. Reddy alleged financial irregularities, including

Legal proceedings regarding Goa nightclub fire

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Supreme Court upholds bail cancellation for Goa nightclub fire accused

The Supreme Court of India has upheld the cancellation of bail for three co-owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, Goa, following a fatal fire in December 2025 that killed 25 people and injured 50 others.

Controversy surrounding comedian Samay Raina

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: BJP criticizes comedian Samay Raina over controversial remarks

Comedian Samay Raina became the subject of political and legal scrutiny following controversial remarks made on the show ‘India’s Got Latent’. Initially, members of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticized Raina for

CJI Surya Kant advocacy for climate justice

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: CJI Surya Kant calls for fair distribution of clean energy transition costs

During the High-Level Commonwealth Policy Dialogue on Climate Justice in London, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant advocated for systemic legal and economic reforms to address climate change inequities. Initially, the C

Indian judicial system case backlog issues

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: India judicial system faces massive case backlog and transparency concerns

The Indian judicial system is facing significant challenges regarding massive case backlogs and systemic delays. Initially, the Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, raised concerns specifically regard

India Supreme Court monitors West Bengal voter appeal backl

7 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Supreme Court orders ECI to expedite West Bengal voter appeals

Following the Supreme Court’s ruling that removal from electoral rolls does not strip individuals of welfare entitlements or citizenship, legal scrutiny has shifted toward the massive backlog of appeals regarding the Spe

Supreme Court of India Samadhan Samaroh 2026

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Supreme Court of India resolves 1,712 cases via Special Lok Adalat

As part of the ‘Samadhan Samaroh 2026’ initiative, the Supreme Court of India conducted a Special Lok Adalat to promote consensual dispute resolution. The program, which began in April 2026 under the guidance of Chief Ju

Indian Supreme Court industry definition ruling

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Supreme Court of India reformulates industry definition in labor law

A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India has reviewed the 1978 Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) verdict regarding the definition of ‘industry’ in labor law. The Court ruled that th

Sri Lanka advances judicial retirement age amendments

16 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Sri Lanka Tamil party seeks referendum on judicial tenure amendment

The Sri Lankan government has moved forward with legislative efforts to extend the mandatory retirement age for senior judges. Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara presented the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill,

Odisha DGP selection process dispute and interim leadership

4 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Odisha Interim DGP reviews law and order and festival security

The Odisha government initiated a leadership transition within its police force by promoting senior IPS officers Sanjeeb Panda and Yeshwant Kumar Jethwa to the rank of Director General of Police (DGP). These promotions o

Indian youth-led political protests

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Narendra Modi shifts social media strategy amid Gen Z protests

A youth-led political movement has emerged in India, centered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. The agitation was triggered by a controversy involving a leaked National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) paper, which reportedl

Indian University Grants Commission regulatory developments

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: India government reviews controversial UGC caste discrimination rules

The University Grants Commission (UGC) in India has been involved in several regulatory and legal developments regarding higher education standards and equity. In early August, the UGC identified 32 fraudulent instituti

Bribery arrests in Ahmedabad

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: India legal news: Supreme Court bail ruling and regional updates

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested two individuals, identified as Shilpa and Vijay Ahir, in Ahmedabad for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 3.15 lakh. The incident followed a citizen's complaint alleging that th

Shiv Sena election symbol legal dispute

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Aaditya Thackeray addresses Shiv Sena symbol dispute in Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India is hearing legal challenges from the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) faction of the Shiv Sena party regarding the allocation of the party’s ‘bow and arrow’ election symbol. The UBT faction is

Delhi Parliament protest crackdown and legal proceedings

3 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Supreme Court to probe Delhi police conduct during CJP protests

On July 20, a large demonstration organized by the Cockroach Janata Party gathered near the Parliament precinct in Delhi, breaching security barriers and confronting police. The police responded with lathi-charges and te

Student opposition to CJI Surya Kant at convocations

3 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: TISS replaces CJI Surya Kant as chief guest for rescheduled convocation

Controversy has emerged regarding the invitation of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant to serve as a chief guest at university convocations in India. In Mumbai, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has resch

Exam fraud protests, minister resignation, Jharkhand sit-in

278 clusters · 818 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Youth protests in India lead to education minister resignation

The 2024 NEET-UG paper-leak protests, led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), culminated in Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation on 25 July. Following violent demonstrations in Delhi, police compiled doss