People more likely to honour agreements reached through mediation than imposed decisions: CJI Surya Kant

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1. Sat, 8 August 2026

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   • barandbench.com03:52first to report
     People more likely to honour agreements reached through mediation than imposed decisions: CJI Surya Kant

     Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Friday said people are more likely to honour settlements they have helped negotiate, citing studies which found volun

2. Sat, 15 August 2026

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   • Times of India10:17
     'Much remains to be done’: CJI urges young lawyers to shoulder responsibility of future

     Chief Justice Surya Kant addressed young lawyers at the Supreme Court Bar Association's event. He acknowledged India's progress while stressing much remains to be done. The responsibility of the legal profession will soon rest on their shoulders. He highlighted the historical connection between law and India's freedom struggle. Young lawyers are encouraged to protect and carry forward justice institutions.

3. Sun, 16 August 2026

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   • rediff.com12:21
     Chief Justice Kant Calls For Proactive Tech Role In Legal Education

     Chief Justice of India Surya Kant urged national law universities to proactively lead the integration of technology into the legal system, rather than merely reacting to changes. Speaking at a conclave, he stressed the importance of incorporating academic integrity and responsible AI use into the curriculum, rejecting outright bans on generative AI. The CJI highlighted that law schools must prepare graduates to critically engage with technological tools, ensuring justice, fairness, and human...

4. Wed, 26 August 2026

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   • barandbench.com16:28
     CJI Surya Kant says Collegium examining allegations by Justice Sandeep Mehta against Rajasthan acting CJ

     Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Wednesday said that he has taken note of concerns raised by Supreme Court Justice Sandeep Mehta regarding Rajasthan H

   • indiatimes.com17:32
     CJI Surya Kant says allegations against sitting judge must follow institutional process

     Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stated allegations against a judge require institutional examination. Justice Sandeep Mehta wrote letters raising concerns about the Rajasthan Acting Chief Justice. The Supreme Court collegium is reviewing the material provided by Justice Mehta. The concerned judge will receive a fair opportunity to respond to allegations. Any administrative action will follow due consideration of all placed material.

   • Times of India20:14edited after publishing
     SC judge complains against Rajasthan acting CJ; CJI Surya Kant seeks response

     previouslySC judge complains against Raj acting CJ; CJI Surya Kant seeks response

     ustice Mehta, who also hails from Rajasthan HC, has accused Justice Sharma of lacking in leadership qualities and alleged there was maladministration and malpractice on both judicial and administrative sides of HC. CJI Kant told TOI that the matter can be resolved only as per the established mechanism. “The Supreme Court cannot allow individual complaints concerning judges to be determined through competing claims in the media,” he said.

5. Fri, 28 August 2026

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   • Times of India20:58
     Clean energy push unfair on developing nations: CJI Surya Kant

     Speaking at the Commonwealth Secretariat in London, CJI Kant said, “Countries that are finally industrialising are being asked to move rapidly towards renewable power, and are often made to bear the brunt of criticism when they cannot move fast enough.” “The challenge, therefore, is to reconcile the urgency of the clean energy transition with the principles of fairness and shared responsibility that must underpin it,” the CJI said.

6. Sat, 5 September 2026

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   • prokerala.com13:25
     CJI Surya Kant calls for healthy disagreement, deliberation at BRICS Chief Justices' Forum

     Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant on Saturday called for a culture of healthy disagreement and deliberation among judicial institutions,....