As the Supreme Court resumed operations on Thursday following its winter vacation (December 21, 2024, to January 1, 2025), Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna welcomed lawyers and litigants back with heartfelt New Year wishes.
“I wish you all a happy new year. May you and your families have a wonderful year ahead,” said the CJI, setting a warm tone for the first day of proceedings in 2025.
Addressing procedural updates, the CJI noted, “I am told the email for mentioning is not working. You can move the physical letters accordingly.” He assured that these letters would be reviewed in the afternoon, and necessary orders would be issued for case listings.
Justice Khanna, after assuming the role of CJI, had introduced reforms in the process of urgent case listings. Moving away from the traditional practice of oral submissions before benches, he emphasized written requests through emails or letters to streamline the process.
This approach reflects Justice Khanna’s commitment to modernizing judicial procedures while maintaining efficiency and accessibility for lawyers seeking urgent hearings.
The Supreme Court’s reopening marks the beginning of a significant year ahead, with various landmark cases and decisions expected under the guidance of CJI Khanna.
