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    Sebi Cracks Down on Big Four: PwC, EY Execs Accused in YES Bank Insider Trading Case
    Sebi Cracks Down on Big Four: PwC, EY Execs Accused in YES Bank Insider Trading Case
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    Sebi Cracks Down on Big Four: PwC, EY Execs Accused in YES Bank Insider Trading Case

    Sebi has issued show cause notices to executives of PwC, EY, Carlyle and Advent over alleged insider trading linked to YES Bank’s 2022 share sale. The regulator has flagged misuse of unpublished price-sensitive information and serious compliance gaps within top advisory firms.

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    Palash Muchhal Slaps Rs 10 Crore Defamation Suit Against Vidnyan Mane Over ‘False’ Cheating, Fraud Claims
    Palash Muchhal Slaps Rs 10 Crore Defamation Suit Against Vidnyan Mane Over ‘False’ Cheating, Fraud Claims
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    Palash Muchhal Slaps Rs 10 Crore Defamation Suit Against Vidnyan Mane Over ‘False’ Cheating, Fraud Claims

    Music composer Palash Muchhal has filed a Rs 10 crore defamation case against Marathi actor Vidnyan Mane for allegedly making false cheating and fraud allegations. The legal notice was sent after Mane accused Muchhal of financial fraud and personal misconduct.

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    “High Courts Are Real Guardians Of Rule Of Law For Common Citizens,” Says CJI Surya Kant
    “High Courts Are Real Guardians Of Rule Of Law For Common Citizens,” Says CJI Surya Kant
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    “High Courts Are Real Guardians Of Rule Of Law For Common Citizens,” Says CJI Surya Kant

    Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said High Courts are the first and strongest protectors of the rule of law for ordinary people. He stressed that citizens should approach High Courts first, as they are vital, accessible centres of constitutional justice.

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    ‘Demise of Justice’: Sanjay Raut Questions Shinde, Pawar Felicitating CJI Amid Pending Shiv Sena, NCP Cases
    ‘Demise of Justice’: Sanjay Raut Questions Shinde, Pawar Felicitating CJI Amid Pending Shiv Sena, NCP Cases
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    ‘Demise of Justice’: Sanjay Raut Questions Shinde, Pawar Felicitating CJI Amid Pending Shiv Sena, NCP Cases

    Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut criticised Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar for felicitating CJI Surya Kant while party name and symbol disputes are pending before the Supreme Court. Raut termed the act a “demise of justice” and alleged conflict of interest as the cases remain undecided for over three years.

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    Transfer of Judge is For the Better Administration of Justice, Government Can Have No Say: SC Justice Ujjal Bhuyan
    Transfer of Judge is For the Better Administration of Justice, Government Can Have No Say: SC Justice Ujjal Bhuyan
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    Transfer of Judge is For the Better Administration of Justice, Government Can Have No Say: SC Justice Ujjal Bhuyan

    Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan emphasised that judicial transfers are solely for the better administration of justice and fall entirely within the judiciary’s domain. He warned that any government involvement in judge transfers undermines judicial independence and constitutional morality.

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    Bombay High Court Is More Than a Building or a Roster, It’s a Culture of Sharp, Disciplined Advocacy: CJI Surya Kant
    Bombay High Court Is More Than a Building or a Roster, It’s a Culture of Sharp, Disciplined Advocacy: CJI Surya Kant
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    Bombay High Court Is More Than a Building or a Roster, It’s a Culture of Sharp, Disciplined Advocacy: CJI Surya Kant

    CJI Surya Kant said the Bombay High Court is more than a structure, reflecting sharp yet disciplined advocacy and dignity. He noted it fosters a culture where disagreement stays respectful and institutional dignity endures even during serious contest.

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    “High Courts Are Real Guardians Of Rule Of Law For Common Citizens,” Says CJI Surya Kant
    “High Courts Are Real Guardians Of Rule Of Law For Common Citizens,” Says CJI Surya Kant
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    Justice Delayed Is Not Only Justice Denied but It Is Justice Destroyed: CJI Surya Kant

    CJI Surya Kant stated, “Justice delayed is not only justice denied but it is justice destroyed.” He made these remarks at the Fali Nariman memorial lecture and during a felicitation program organized by the Bombay High Court.

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    Junior Advocates Given Freedom to Speak Fearlessly and Grow Without Anxiety: Justice VG Arun
    Junior Advocates Given Freedom to Speak Fearlessly and Grow Without Anxiety: Justice VG Arun
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    Junior Advocates Given Freedom to Speak Fearlessly and Grow Without Anxiety: Justice VG Arun

    Justice VG Arun, during his farewell at the Kerala High Court, highlighted the importance of encouraging junior advocates by giving them the freedom to speak fearlessly, grow with confidence, and practise law without anxiety in a supportive judicial environment.

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    Sending A Minor To Boarding School Is Not A Black And White Solution: Allahabad HC On Parental Conflict
    Sending A Minor To Boarding School Is Not A Black And White Solution: Allahabad HC On Parental Conflict
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    Sending A Minor To Boarding School Is Not A Black And White Solution: Allahabad HC On Parental Conflict

    Allahabad High Court cautioned that children must not become weapons in custody battles, stressing boarding school placement is no easy fix for parental conflict. The bench dismissed cross-appeals, highlighting the need for prior psychological assessment of the child’s welfare.

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