CJI Surya Kant Rejects Aravalli Panel’s Request to Extend Deadline

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant dismissed the Aravalli panel’s plea seeking an extension of its deadline. The CJI remarked that the panel appeared to be waiting for his retirement, indicating no further delay would be granted, the court said on September 8.

The Aravalli panel had approached the Supreme Court requesting more time to complete its work. However, Chief Justice Surya Kant rejected the plea, emphasizing that the court would not allow the deadline to be extended. The remark about waiting for his retirement highlighted the court’s firm stance on timely completion. No further details about the reasons for the panel’s request or the court’s full order were provided.