Current Legal Update

Supreme Court Collegium Takes Shape Under New CJI Surya Kant with Vikram Nath BV Nagarathna JK Maheshwari and MM Sundresh

The Supreme Court of India has seen the dawn of a new era in its leadership with the swearing-in of Justice Surya Kant as the 53 rd Chief Justice of India.The change has heralded a new era in the leadership in the Supreme Court of India and it is an era likely to have a stable leadership regime of about fifteen months.

Current Legal Update

Massive Judicial Reshuffle: President Appoints 5 New Chief Justices, transfers 4 CJs and 19 Judges on SC Collegium’s Advice

The President of India appointed new Chief Justices to five High Courts and transferred four others, alongside relocating 19 High Court judges. This is based on the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendations. This major reshuffle, grounded in Articles 217 and 222 of the Constitution and aims to ensure efficiency, uphold judicial independence and reduce pendency. The move reflects ongoing reforms in judicial administration, balancing transparency, regional equity and institutional integrity amid growing demands for timely justice.