Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has observed that the right to peaceful protest is constitutionally guaranteed and that "mere agitation" cannot be a ground for police excesses or lathi-charges. While hearing petitions against the crackdown on student protesters, the Supreme Court emphasized the need for "self-evolved discipline" in a democracy and proposed the formulation of a uniformed nationwide protocol to handle public demonstrations across India.
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Supreme Court orders Centre to form a panel for uniform facilities to retired High Court judges within three months. CJI Surya Kant flags State-wise disparity in retired judges' facilities, directs Centre to frame uniform policy in two weeks.
CJI Surya Kant Warns of Action if Supreme Court Registry Misplaced Urgent Case Files; Accountability Inquiry Ordered Over Listing Delay.
Bombay HC praised CJI Surya Kant for securing UK protection for Justice Gautam Patel’s family after threats and an attack linked to a key ruling.
Supreme Court allows UP HJS aspirants rejected over non-forwarding of applications to appear in Mains, saying candidates cannot be denied on hyper-technical grounds.
Delhi HC refuses urgent hearing on PIL seeking crowd-control measures and relocation of Cockroach Janta Party’s June 6 protest at Jantar Mantar.
Supreme Court vacation benches declined mentioning by Senior Advocates, encouraging junior lawyers and advocates-on-record to argue cases.
Supreme Court directs High Courts to pronounce judgments within 3 months, mandates speedy bail orders, and sets timelines for uploading reasons.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke moves Delhi High Court against Centre’s order blocking the party’s X account over alleged national security concerns.
Petition in Supreme Court seeks CBI probe into fake law degrees and the “Cockroach Janta Party” campaign over CJI Surya Kant’s remarks.
Supreme Court issues notice on PIL seeking ban on deceptive liquor tetra packs and sachets over public safety concerns.
Supreme Court forms two new Election Tribunals for State Bar Council poll disputes; Senior Advocate Mahalakshmi Pavani named a member.
CJI Surya Kant calls for CBI verification of Delhi lawyers’ law degrees, raising concerns over fake LLB certificates and BCI inaction.
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