Archive · 29 Nov 2025
CJI Surya Kant Honors Predecessors, Seeks Cooperation
The Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, said in court that he will stay late, even until midnight, to help poor people who need justice.
He made these comments while dismissing a case brought by someone named Tilak Singh Dangi.
The Chief Justice wants to make sure that wealthy people don't take advantage of the court system and that everyone, especially those who are poor, gets a fair chance.
He comes from a middle-class family and will be the Chief Justice until he turns 65 in 2027.
He also praised the past Chief Justices and asked lawyers to help him improve the court system.
He promised to work with them to solve problems like lack of space and how cases are listed.
CJI Surya Kant emphasized his commitment to ensuring justice for poor litigants.
He stated he would sit in court until midnight if needed for them.
The remarks were made while dismissing a plea by Tilak Singh Dangi.
CJI Kant highlighted his priority for the smallest and poorest litigants.
He took oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on November 24, 2023.
- Who
- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi
- What
- Dismissal of a plea and emphasis on prioritizing poor litigants, lauding predecessors, and seeking cooperation from bar bodies
- When
- November 24, 2023 to February 9, 2027
- Where
- Supreme Court of India
- Why
- To ensure justice for poor litigants, discourage luxury litigation, and resolve pending issues with bar bodies
- Chief Justice of India
- Surya Kant
- Justice Sitting Alongside
- Justice Joymalya Bagchi
- Plea Dismissed
- Tilak Singh Dangi's plea against the Centre and others
- CJI's Priority
- Ensuring justice for poor litigants
- CJI's Tenure
- From November 24, 2023 to February 9, 2027
- CJI's Background
- Middle-class family from Haryana's Hisar district
- SCBA President
- Vikas Singh
- SCORA Chief
- Vipin Nair
Sources
Can sit in court till midnight for poor litigants: CJI Surya Kant
'Will Sit Till Midnight For The Poorest Litigant': Chief Justice Surya Kant
CJI Surya Kant lauds his predecessors, says benchmark set by their vision, leadership
CJI: Will burn midnight oil for poor litigants
