The High Court in its order had declared the CJI's office a "public authority" and said that it should come under the RTI Act
On January 10, 2019, the top court had directed its Registry to inspect the records and if required, engage official translators
A timeline explaining the centuries-long Ram Mandir-Babri Masjid land dispute in Ayodhya and events leading up to today's historic judgment
A strong posse of security personnel have been deployed around the court complex and vehicles and pedestrians are being subjected to full checks
The judgement on the Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute was reserved on October 16 after a marathon hearing of 40 days.
Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi is expected to deliver the verdict in the case before his retirement on November 17
Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi is expected to deliver the verdict in the case before his retirement on November 17
The CJI praised the citizens of Assam for displaying great magnanimity and large heartedness in accepting various cut off dates for the purpose of preparation of NRC.
At present, the apex court is on Diwali break and will re-open on November 4
The Supreme Court on Friday claimed that such restriction was "unconstitutional" and violative of fundamental rights to life, equality and gender justice
Justice Gogoi wrote a letter to the Ministry of Law and Justice recommending Justice Bobde to be the next chief justice
The Supreme Court deadline for hearing in the Ayodhya dispute ends tomorrow. But the hearings have already concluded and the verdict reserved. Here's a quick recap of the case and how things stand
Counter affidavits by Centre have to be filed within four weeks from today and rejoinder, if any, to be filed within one week thereafter
The bench will write the landmark judgement for ownership of 2.77-acre land once the arguments are concluded by lawyers of the three parties in the case
It has been a constant judicial endeavour to preserve, maintain and further the integrity, and independence of CBI, saya Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi
On top of the list is the Ayodhya dispute, in which Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi is trying to expedite a judicial verdict through day-to-day hearing by a five-judge Constitution Bench headed by him
The CJI highlighted at least five issues - legal ambiguity, weak human resources, lack of adequate investment, accountability, and political interference - that were ailing the premier institution
Gogoi said that efforts should be made to "delink crucial aspects" of the CBI from the overall administrative control of the government
The CJI also said, out of about 90 lakh pending civil cases, more than 20 lakh are at a stage where summons have not been served yet
The CJI said that unlike offices or establishments of the government, courts are unique with multiple stakeholders converging every day to facilitate and make the wheels of justice move forward