Overview
- Chief Justice Surya Kant rallied briefly with Union ministers Arjun Ram Meghwal and Kiren Rijiju at the opening of the All India Judges Badminton Championship, as seen in ANI video.
- The CJI said judges face long, stressful working hours and need recreation to recharge, urging participation in age-appropriate activities.
- Organisers reported strong turnout, with CJI Surya Kant noting the participation of 75 High Court judges as a sign of growing health awareness.
- The two-day tournament is being held on November 29–30 at New Delhi’s Thyagraj Sports Complex, organised by former international player Abantika Deka, with the closing to be presided over by former CJI B. R. Gavai and Justice Vikram Nath on Sunday.
- Arjun Ram Meghwal said the Law Ministry granted permission and former CJI B. R. Gavai gave his nod, and Kiren Rijiju indicated more such sports events would be organised.