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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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    100 Days of CJI Surya Kant: Inside the Supreme Court’s Push to Tackle Backlog, Reform Registry, and Reshape Judicial Administration
    100 Days of CJI Surya Kant: Inside the Supreme Court’s Push to Tackle Backlog, Reform Registry, and Reshape Judicial Administration
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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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    “‘Language Is Not Just Communication, It Shapes Our Thinking’: CJI Surya Kant on Supreme Court Judgments in 16 Languages
    “‘Language Is Not Just Communication, It Shapes Our Thinking’: CJI Surya Kant on Supreme Court Judgments in 16 Languages
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    ‘Language Is Not Just Communication, It Shapes Our Thinking’: CJI Surya Kant on Supreme Court Judgments in 16 Languages

    Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said Supreme Court judgments are being translated into 16 languages to make justice accessible to common people. Speaking in Etawah, he stressed that language shapes culture, thinking and is a nation’s true heritage.

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    Supreme Court Tells Centre & J&K: Provide Space for CAT in Jammu Within a Month
    Supreme Court Tells Centre & J&K: Provide Space for CAT in Jammu Within a Month
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    Supreme Court Tells Centre & J&K: Provide Space for CAT in Jammu Within a Month

    The Supreme Court has directed the Centre and Jammu & Kashmir administration to provide proper space for the Central Administrative Tribunal in Jammu within one month. The court also stressed the need for a permanent building and proper staff for smooth functioning.

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    ‘Every Dispute Doesn’t Need a Full Trial,’ Says Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant, Pitches Mediation to Cut Delays
    ‘Every Dispute Doesn’t Need a Full Trial,’ Says Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant, Pitches Mediation to Cut Delays
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    ‘Justice Must Be Felt, Not Just Filed’: CJI Surya Kant on Cost and Delay Blocking Access for Common Citizens

    CJI Surya Kant said high litigation costs and long court delays are blocking access to justice for ordinary citizens. He stressed that justice must be affordable, timely and humane to protect constitutional dignity.

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    “Technology Must Remain a Servant of Justice, Not Its Substitute”: CJI Surya Kant
    “Technology Must Remain a Servant of Justice, Not Its Substitute”: CJI Surya Kant
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    “Technology Must Remain a Servant of Justice, Not Its Substitute”: CJI Surya Kant

    Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said technology should support and strengthen human judgment, not replace it in courts. He cautioned that digital reforms must remain inclusive and protect the poor, elderly, and digitally unfamiliar.

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    ‘If there is a case of the poor, call even in the middle of the night’: CJI Surya Kant recalls Supreme Court’s historic 3 AM hearing
    ‘If there is a case of the poor, call even in the middle of the night’: CJI Surya Kant recalls Supreme Court’s historic 3 AM hearing
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    ‘If There is a Case of the Poor, Call Even in the Middle of the Night’: CJI Surya Kant Recalls Supreme Court’s Historic 3 AM Hearing

    CJI Surya Kant said the Supreme Court is ready to sit even at midnight to deliver justice to the poor, rejecting luxury litigation by the rich. His remarks revive memories of the historic 3 AM Supreme Court hearing in 2015 in the Yakub Memon case.

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