Chief Justice (CJI) Statements
Chief Justice of India - Latest statements from the press
head judge of the Supreme Court of India
“ Such an inquiry does not amount to a determination of citizenship in the strict sense and any action taken pursuant thereto is confined to electoral consequences alone,
Chief Justice,
Bengal to remove persons excluded in SIR from public distribution…
“ Please give the details of the matter, where the judgment is reserved. Let me enquire and see what can be done by me on the administrative side,
Chief Justice,
2020 riots: Delhi Police seeks transfer of Devangana Kalita plea to…
“ We are equally satisfied that the object sought to be achieved by the SIR bears a direct nexus to the constitutional goal of free and fair elections,
Chief Justice,
Supreme Court upholds SIR, says it advances free and fair elections
“ It is not one of those matters that can be decided in a day or two. And if that happens, we will have the advantage of the high court,
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Govt urges SC to take up challenges to amended transgender law pending…
“ Our request to you (both families) is that whatever statements you want to make, don’t go to the media, but to the competent authorities,
Chief Justice,
Twisha Sharma death case: Supreme Court backs CBI probe, asks media to…
“ The CBI must make an endeavour to complete the probe promptly,
Chief Justice,
Twisha Sharma death case: Supreme Court backs CBI probe, asks media to…
“ If we step in, it might appear as though there is interference in religious matters,
Chief Justice,
Supreme Court refuses to entertain PIL for protection, audit of Sikh…
“ The court is here for you; you may come whenever you wish. But these issues require amendments to the law, for which you must go to Parliament. You should approach the Petition Committee of…
Chief Justice,
Supreme Court refuses to entertain PIL for protection, audit of Sikh…
“ There is ‘green apple’ vodka… This is very deceptive,
Chief Justice,
No uniform definition of liquor ‘bottle’; SC seeks response from…
“ On Friday (May 15, 2026) itself, I requested all the Chief Justices of the high courts to follow the same online hearing mode for the time being, if possible,
Chief Justice,
Have urged Chief Justices of all High Courts to conduct virtual…
“ We are commencing the 'One Case One Data' initiative with multi-level information of all High Courts, district and taluka court details embedded. We look forward to developing an efficient case…
Chief Justice,
Supreme Court launches ‘One Case One Data’ and ‘Su Sahay’
“ The Supreme Court advised judges to guide young advocates, starting out in the legal profession, with patience and compassion so that their spirit did not die. The judiciary at every level and senior…
Chief Justice,
Andhra High Court judge-young advocate incident ‘amicably resolved’:…