Chief Justice (CJI) Statements

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head judge of the Supreme Court of India
“ We need to tread carefully so that these youngsters do not indulge in violence,

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Youth protests: SC says authorities should understand demonstrators’…
“ In cases where permissions have been granted, they must be told that PoP idols are not to be installed. Where permission is not granted, let the authorities take an undertaking from the Mandals that…

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As Ganeshotsav nears, the PoP idol battle drags on in Bombay HC
“ Youngsters are required to be pacified, even if some among them are involved in stone-pelting. They need a lot of advice and counselling. Any aggression will only unnecessarily aggravate the situation…

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NEET-UG protests: Listen to Gen Zs, don’t repress them, Supreme Court…
“ A trial delayed at its very end, for reasons having nothing to do with its own merits, is a trial denied in substance,

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Madras HC dismisses ED’s plea to transfer disproportionate assets case…
“ We will hear the petition tomorrow, or most probably, the day after,

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SC agrees to urgently hear plea seeking “accountability” on organisers…
“ While the law must take its course, we cannot tolerate the use of delayed procedures as a dangling sword or an engine of unnecessary harassment.

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Verification into genuineness of community certificates legally…
“ No further application for grant of ECs under the 2017 Notification and the 2021 OM shall be entertained. The Central Government is also restrained from passing administrative orders in future to…

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Supreme Court restrains Centre from issuing fresh post-facto green…
“ Just because there is an agitation does not mean there should be lathi-charge,

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Right to protest constitutionally protected, mere agitation cannot…
“ If you send a letter and say you must hear me, that cannot happen,

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I was misquoted: CJI on ‘don’t have time to watch videos’ remark amid…
“ I have been misquoted in the media,

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I was misquoted: CJI on ‘don’t have time to watch videos’ remark amid…
“ In the last two days, a completely false statement was made that a matter was filed,

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CJI Surya Kant Slams ‘False’ Reports Of Refusing To List Plea Against…
“ I informed them in the morning. It is up to them to talk to the authorities. He is exploring this also as one of the solutions. By lunchtime, if there is a solution, that is fine. Otherwise, if my…

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CJI vows intervention if Supreme Court metro station stays shut amid…