Justice Surya Kant, who has been part of several landmark judgments, was sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Monday and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings and conveyed best wishes for his tenure.

A clean-air protest at Delhi’s India Gate took a surprising turn as demonstrators displayed posters of slain Maoist commander Madvi Hidma. Police arrested 22 individuals for refusing to disperse, using chilli spray on officers, and blocking traffic. The incident occurred amidst severe air pollution levels plaguing the national capital.

The victim, identified as Devisri, was a final-year BBM student at Acharya College