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    Delhi High Court Calls Bar Leaders for Key Meet on Raising District Courts’ Financial Powers
    Delhi High Court Calls Bar Leaders for Key Meet on Raising District Courts’ Financial Powers
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    Delhi High Court Calls Bar Leaders for Key Meet on Raising District Courts’ Financial Powers

    The Delhi High Court has invited bar association representatives for a meeting on January 30 to discuss increasing the pecuniary jurisdiction of district courts. Lawyers have long demanded the move to reduce delays, cut litigation costs, and ensure faster justice.

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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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    “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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    ‘Whichever State I Go To, I Will Cite UP’s Example’: CJI Surya Kant Praises Uttar Pradesh at Court Complex Foundation Ceremony
    ‘Whichever State I Go To, I Will Cite UP’s Example’: CJI Surya Kant Praises Uttar Pradesh at Court Complex Foundation Ceremony
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    ‘Whichever State I Go To, I Will Cite UP’s Example’: CJI Surya Kant Praises Uttar Pradesh at Court Complex Foundation Ceremony

    Chief Justice of India Surya Kant lauded the Uttar Pradesh government while laying the foundation stone for six integrated court complexes, calling them a national benchmark. He said UP’s model of modern judicial infrastructure will be cited across the country as an example for other states.

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    ‘No One in My Family Knew Law, But My Father Stood by Me’: CJI Surya Kant on Choosing Law Against All Odds
    ‘No One in My Family Knew Law, But My Father Stood by Me’: CJI Surya Kant on Choosing Law Against All Odds
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    Justice Is Not Only for the Rich, Law Must Reach the Needy: CJI Surya Kant

    Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the legal system must serve those in real need, not just people who can afford justice. Addressing law students in Patna, he urged young lawyers to bend the arc of justice towards the poor and voiceless.

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    Year After Supreme Court Nod, High Courts Skip Ad-Hoc Judges Plan as Criminal Case Pendency Crosses 18 Lakh
    Year After Supreme Court Nod, High Courts Skip Ad-Hoc Judges Plan as Criminal Case Pendency Crosses 18 Lakh
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    Year After Supreme Court Nod, High Courts Skip Ad-Hoc Judges Plan as Criminal Case Pendency Crosses 18 Lakh

    Nearly a year after the Supreme Court allowed the appointment of ad-hoc judges to clear pending criminal cases, no high court has acted on the decision. With over 18 lakh criminal cases still pending, the constitutionally backed provision under Article 224A remains unused.

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    ‘Appropriate Use of Technology Can Reduce Delays, Improve Transparency’: CJI Surya Kant on Modernising Courts
    ‘Appropriate Use of Technology Can Reduce Delays, Improve Transparency’: CJI Surya Kant on Modernising Courts
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    ‘Appropriate Use of Technology Can Reduce Delays, Improve Transparency’: CJI Surya Kant on Modernising Courts

    Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said technology, if used wisely, can cut judicial delays and bring greater transparency in courts. He stressed that digital tools can make justice more accessible, especially for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and people in remote areas.

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    Pendency of AIBE Result Is No Ground for Exclusion: Newly Enrolled Lawyers Move Delhi HC Over Bar Council Electoral Roll
    Pendency of AIBE Result Is No Ground for Exclusion: Newly Enrolled Lawyers Move Delhi HC Over Bar Council Electoral Roll
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    Pendency of AIBE Result Is No Ground for Exclusion: Newly Enrolled Lawyers Move Delhi HC Over Bar Council Electoral Roll

    Newly enrolled advocates have moved the Delhi High Court challenging their exclusion from the Bar Council of Delhi electoral roll, arguing that the pendency of AIBE results cannot be a valid ground to deny their voting rights today.

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    “Right to Be Heard Cannot Be Ignored”: Supreme Court Says Writ Orders Without Affected Parties Are Invalid
    “Right to Be Heard Cannot Be Ignored”: Supreme Court Says Writ Orders Without Affected Parties Are Invalid
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    “Right to Be Heard Cannot Be Ignored”: Supreme Court Says Writ Orders Without Affected Parties Are Invalid

    The Supreme Court has held that any writ order passed without impleading an affected or necessary party is invalid in law. The Court ruled that the right to be heard cannot be sacrificed on procedural grounds and must prevail in writ proceedings.

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    CJI Surya Kant Holds Holiday Sitting, Clears 8 Urgent Cases Despite Supreme Court Winter Break
    CJI Surya Kant Holds Holiday Sitting, Clears 8 Urgent Cases Despite Supreme Court Winter Break
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    CJI Surya Kant Holds Holiday Sitting, Clears 8 Urgent Cases Despite Supreme Court Winter Break

    Even during the Supreme Court’s winter vacation, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant held a special holiday sitting to hear urgent matters. The move led to disposal of eight cases, reflecting a strong push to reduce pendency and ensure access to justice.

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