Chief Justice of India
Coverage of Chief Justice of India in the Nexus archive.
- Supreme Court agrees to examine PIL seeking alternative to Jantar Mantar as protest venue
The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking an alternative location to Jantar Mantar for protests. During the hearing, the Chief Justice of India noted concerns about access and movement in the area.
- Does digital arrest need to be made a ‘standalone offence’: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court questioned whether digital arrest should be classified as a standalone offence, with the Chief Justice of India (CJI) asking if existing legal definitions like robbery, extortion, and dacoity suffice. The discussion centers on whether digital crimes require a distinct legal framework.
- Media reports 'reckless', no plea related to CJP-led protests filed: CJI
On July 22, a lawyer sought an urgent hearing on police action against students during the Cockroach Janta Party-led protest in New Delhi on July 20. The Chief Justice of India stated no plea related to the protests had been filed.
- CPI(M) raises concerns over reported CJI remarks on student assault case
CPI(M) has raised concerns over reported remarks made by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in a student assault case. The party is critical of the judiciary's handling of the issue.
- Supreme Court declines urgent listing of plea against police action during CJP protest march
The Supreme Court declined to urgently list a plea challenging police actions during a CJP protest march. The Chief Justice of India stated the court would not review video footage at the initial stage, citing time constraints.
- Centre introduces Bill to raise strength of judges in Supreme Court to 38
The Centre introduced a Bill to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court from 34 to 38, including the Chief Justice of India. This Bill replaces an ordinance issued by the President in May.
- Opposition’s letter to CJI: BJP alleges ‘dangerous conspiracy’ to malign Indian democracy
BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi criticizes a letter from 23 opposition parties to the Chief Justice of India, calling it an 'attack on democracy'. The BJP alleges the letter is part of a 'dangerous conspiracy' to undermine Indian democracy.
- Watch: INDIA bloc writes to CJI over SIR, EC misconduct | Above the Fold | 03.07.2026
The INDIA bloc submitted a joint memorandum to the Chief Justice of India regarding SIR and EC misconduct. The article also covers the Allahabad High Court's stance on the Places of Worship Act, the Russia-Ukraine war, Ali Khamenei's state funeral, Uddhav Thackeray's protest, and FIFA updates.
- ‘When all else fails, people still repose their trust in the judiciary’: INDIA bloc leaders in joint memorandum to CJI
Leaders of 23 Opposition parties, including independent MP Kapil Sibal, signed a joint memorandum to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) expressing concerns over the Special Investigating Team (SIR) in West Bengal and Bihar. They also accused recent elections in Delhi, Haryana, and Maharashtra of being manipulated.
- India ‘cockroach’ party attracts discontented youth
The Cockroach Janta Party, an Indian political movement started as satire, gained thousands of supporters in a protest after a chief justice compared unemployed youth to cockroaches. The protest in New Delhi reflects frustration with institutions amid a tough job market and rising costs, with the party demanding the education minister's resignation.
- Don’t take it so sentimentally, CJI tells lawyer complaining of online ‘distortion’ of the ‘cockroach’ remark
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) advised a lawyer not to take the issue sentimentally regarding online distortions of a 'cockroach' remark. The CJI stated there is no urgent need to list a plea targeting the 'Cockroach Janta Party' and allegations of fake law degrees.
- Cockroach Janta Party: India's youth turn judge's jab into viral political movement
A satirical political movement called the Cockroach Janta Party emerged in India after the Chief Justice of India reportedly referred to unemployed youth as 'cockroaches,' sparking online outrage. The movement, led by 30-year-old Abhijeet Dipke, has gained massive traction on social media, amassing nearly 23 million Instagram followers.
- ‘Cockroach Janta Party’: Top Indian judge’s comment sparks satire, protest
A comment by the Chief Justice of India's Supreme Court has sparked a political movement and satire, with thousands of Gen Z individuals signing in to protest. The remark was made by a top Indian judge, triggering widespread reaction. The movement is gaining momentum with significant online presence.