CJI Surya Kant Forms Four Special Benches to Expedite Supreme Court's Oldest Cases
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has established four special benches in the Supreme Court to exclusively hear its oldest civil and criminal cases, aiming to expedite the disposal of around 800 long-pending matters. Two benches, led by Justices P K Mishra and S V N Bhatti, will focus on civil cases, while two others, headed by Justices Manoj Misra and Ujjal Bhuyan, will handle criminal cases. These benches will operate on non-miscellaneous days to ensure sustained judicial attention and reduce backlog, which currently exceeds 96,000 cases.
First-hand measurement across 6 sources
We measured how 6 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (65/100). Lens Score 32/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- timesnow— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- hindustantimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- indianexpress— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- httpswwwoutlookindiacom— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- mint— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- hindustantimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles primarily present an institutional perspective focused on judicial reform without partisan framing. They highlight the Supreme Court's administrative measures under CJI Surya Kant to address case backlogs. The coverage includes official statements and procedural details, reflecting a neutral stance centered on legal system efficiency rather than political debate or criticism.
The overall tone across the articles is constructive and neutral, emphasizing the judiciary's efforts to improve case management and public confidence. While acknowledging the challenge of a large backlog, the coverage conveys a positive outlook on the initiative to expedite long-pending cases without emotional or sensational language.
How 6 sources covered this story
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