Context: The Supreme Court faces an unprecedented backlog of 92,318 pending cases at the end of 2025, raising concerns that its constitutional responsibilities are being overshadowed by ordinary appeals.The article advocates a two-tier Supreme Court...

Context: Retired Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Kaul stated that former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud may have discussed proposed judicial appointments with the Union Government even before the collegium formally considered them. He described this as seek...

Context: The CJI declined Opposition leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi’s request for a meeting to discuss allegations against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, citing separation of powers, pending judicial proceedings and jud...

Context: All 25 High Courts now have regular Chief Justices after the Centre notified 8 appointments; the Collegium is now expected to consider 4 existing Supreme Court vacancies.Supreme Court strength: Sanctioned strength was raised to 34 judges in...