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SC dismisses plea by ex-IFS officers and activists seeking to stop arms supply to Israel, citing foreign policy matters beyond judicial intervention.
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Every judge has moral responsibility to respect dharma, truth, and justice: President Murmu
President Murmu emphasizes judges' moral duty to uphold dharma, truth, and justice, urging an end to adjournments and faster justice, especially in heinous crimes.
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District judiciary, first point touch for common citizens, must be modern, future ready: SC
District judiciary, first point of contact for justice, must be modernized for a future-ready India, emphasizes PM Modi at the National Conference.
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District judiciary --backbone of judiciary, must not be called subordinate judiciary: SC [Read Speech]
District judiciary is the backbone, not subordinate: CJI Chandrachud calls for ending colonial mindset and highlights their crucial role in justice delivery.
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Collegium reiterates decision to transfer of Alld HC judge to Madras HC [Read Recommendation]
Supreme Court Collegium reiterates transfer of Justice Shamim Ahmed from Allahabad High Court to Madras High Court, rejecting his request for reconsideration.
SC Collegium recommends appointment of advocate Tejas Dhirenbhai Karia as Delhi HC judge
SC Collegium recommends advocate Tejas Dhirenbhai Karia, an arbitration expert, for appointment as Delhi High Court judge, citing his specialized expertise.
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'Brevity - the hallmark of quality judgment,' SC gives broad guidelines on writing judgment [Read Judgment]
SC issues broad guidelines for concise and clear judgments, emphasizing brevity, relevance, and simplicity, setting aside a controversial Calcutta High Court ruling.
SC takes suo motu cognisance of Kolkata rape-murder of PG student, to hear on Aug 20
SC takes suo motu cognisance of Kolkata rape-murder case involving a PG student; hearing set for Aug 20 amid nationwide protests by the medical fraternity.
Letter petition filed in SC seeking suo motu cognisance of rape & murder of PG doctor in Kolkata
Petition filed in SC urges suo motu action on rape and murder of PG doctor in Kolkata, seeks Central Forces for hospital security amid nationwide outrage.
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CJI cites Bangladesh to highlight importance of liberty [Read Speech]
CJI Chandrachud cites Bangladesh to emphasize the crucial role of liberty, urging reflection on history's lessons in preserving freedom and justice.
SC refuses halt to declarations of results of seat allocations in INI CET
SC rejects plea to halt INI CET seat allocation results, sets hearing for Aug 20; petitioners challenge AIIMS' 'institutional preference' practice.
SC to hear plea on Aug 9 against Bombay HC verdict upholding Hijab ban in a Mumbai college
Supreme Court to hear plea on August 9 challenging Bombay HC verdict upholding hijab ban in Mumbai college, citing rights to attire, privacy, and religion.
Centre against refund of royalty on mines, mineral hearing land; SC reserves order
SC reserves order on Centre vs. states refund of mining royalties; implications for industries and states debated. Key ruling on state tax authority pending.
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SC Collegium recommends one-year extension of tenure of 9 additional judges of Calcutta HC [Read Order]
SC Collegium recommends a one-year extension for 9 additional judges of Calcutta HC, including Justices Chowdhury, Sen, Biswas, Kumar, Gupta, Bhattacharya, Chatterjee, Ray, and Rashidi.
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States have rights to levy tax on mineral rights, rules SC; Justice Nagarathna dissents [Read Judgement]
Supreme Court upholds states' right to levy tax on mineral lands; Justice Nagarathna dissents, calling royalty a tax.
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