CJI Surya Kant Bars Oral Mentioning, Hears 17 Cases On Day One

On his first day as India’s 53rd Chief Justice, Surya Kant barred oral mentioning of cases, allowing written requests only for urgency, such as death penalty or liberty matters. The CJI heard 17 cases, paid tributes to Gandhi and Ambedkar, and emphasized procedure, fairness, and caution against personal targeting in court proceedings.