Justice Surya Kant Appointed as India’s 53rd Chief Justice; Will Assume Office on November 24.
New Delhi | Updates: 25.10.2025
Supreme Court: Appointment of Next CJI and Key Judicial Directions
Justice Surya Kant Takes the Helm as the 53rd Chief Justice of India
In a significant development, Justice Surya Kant has been appointed as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI). He is set to assume office on November 24, 2025, succeeding the current CJI, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai. Justice Kant’s tenure will extend until February 9, 2027 guidelines to prevent investigative agencies, including the Enforcement Directorate.LP
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Violation of Fundamental Rights: The Court firmly stated that every accused individual has a constitutional right to choose their legal counsel. Forcing a lawyer to reveal confidential information or confiscating their digital devices, such as phones, is Haryana, Justice Kant is well-regarded a direct violation of attorney-client privilege and infringes upon the Fundamental Rights of the accused.
Mandatory Protocol: The bench has mandated that any agency wishing to summon a lawyer or inspect their belongings must first obtain written permission from a senior-ranking officer. This measure aims to ensure for his unwavering
commitment to social justice and his clear approach to that a lawyer’s role is not merely that of a legal advisor but that they are demonstrably involved in the commission of the offence before any coercive actions are taken.
Judicial Efficiency: SC Cracks Down on Delay in ‘Charge Framing
The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the excessive delays that plague the country’s criminal justice system, particularly regarding the framing of charges before a trial officially commences.
Issue of Stagnation: The Court noted that in many instances, chargesheets are submitted, yet years can go by without the formal framing of charges. This judicial bottleneck not only prolongs the detention of the accused but also contributes to the widespread stagnation of criminal proceedings.
Directive for Speedier Justice: A bench of judges has announced that detailed guidelines will be issued for courts nationwide within the next two months. The objective is to enforce constitutional interpretation statutory mandates, ensure better compliance, and expedite the trial process, thereby fulfilling the commitment to deliver speedy justice.
Relief for COVID-Duty Doctors: Insurance Claims Upheld
In a compassionate ruling, the Supreme Court has addressed the matter of insurance claims for doctors who tragically lost their lives while serving on duty during the COVID-. Before19 pandemic this appointment.
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Upholding Fundamental Rights: The Court firmly stated that every accused individual has a constitutional right to choose their legal counsel. Forcing a lawyer to reveal confidential information or confiscating their digital devices, such as phones, directly violates the principle of attorney-client privilege and infringes upon the Fundamental Rights of the accused.
Mandatory Protocol: The bench mandated that any agency wishing to summon a lawyer or inspect their belongings must first obtain written consent from a senior-ranking officer. This measure is designed to ensure that a lawyer’s role is not merely as a legal advisor but that they are demonstrably involved in the alleged offence before any coercive measures are taken.
Enhancing Judicial Efficiency: Supreme Court Tackles Delays in Charge Framing
The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the excessive delays that plague the criminal justice system, particularly regarding the framing of charges before a trial officially commences.
Addressing Stagnation: The Court noted that in many instances, chargesheets are filed, yet years can pass without the formal framing of charges. This judicial bottleneck results in the prolonged detention of the accused and contributes to the widespread issue of stagnation in criminal proceedings.
Directive for Timely Justice: A bench of judges has announced that detailed guidelines will be issued for courts nationwide within the next two months. The aim is to enforce statutory requirements, enhance compliance, and expedite the trial process, thereby fulfilling the promise of swift justice.
Support for COVID-Duty Doctors: Supreme Court Upholds Insurance Claims
In a compassionate ruling, the Supreme Court has addressed the matter of insurance claims for doctors who tragically lost their lives while on duty during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reversing Previous Decisions: The Court has explicitly overturned criteria set by some High Courts, which stipulated that a doctor’s family could only claim the ₹50 lakh insurance if the hospital they worked at was officially designated as a ‘COVID Centre.’
A Humanitarian Stance:The bench clarified that if a doctor succumbed to a COVID-19 infection while running their clinic or serving in any healthcare role during the pandemic, their insurance claim should be honored. The Court underscored the judiciary’s responsibility to support the interests of doctors who risked their lives, asserting that failure to do so would not be forgiven by society. This ruling ensures that many families previously denied are now eligible for the promised insurance bnefits.
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