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    India’s ADR System Is An Essential Forward-Looking Instrument of Justice: Arjun Ram Meghwal
    India’s ADR System Is An Essential Forward-Looking Instrument of Justice: Arjun Ram Meghwal
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    India’s ADR System Is An Essential Forward-Looking Instrument of Justice: Arjun Ram Meghwal

    India’s ADR system is emerging as a global model for efficient, fair, and investor-friendly dispute resolution. Arjun Ram Meghwal highlights its role in strengthening cross-border commerce and supporting modernity as an essential forward-looking instrument of justice.

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    “Hardly Any Decision Goes Unchallenged”: ECI Tells SC Amid ‘Sharp Political Hostility’ Over Bihar Voter List
    “Hardly Any Decision Goes Unchallenged”: ECI Tells SC Amid ‘Sharp Political Hostility’ Over Bihar Voter List
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    “No Law to Publish List of Excluded Voters or Give Reasons,” ECI Tells Supreme Court in Bihar SIR Case

    ECI told the Supreme Court it is not legally required to publish a separate list of excluded voters or reasons for their exclusion in Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision. The poll body called the petitioner’s claims “patently false and erroneous.”

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    “Hardly Any Decision Goes Unchallenged”: ECI Tells SC Amid ‘Sharp Political Hostility’ Over Bihar Voter List
    “Hardly Any Decision Goes Unchallenged”: ECI Tells SC Amid ‘Sharp Political Hostility’ Over Bihar Voter List
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    BREAKING | “Will Ensure Every Affected Voter Is Heard”: Supreme Court Directs ECI Reply by August 10 on 65 Lakh Deletions from Bihar Draft Voter List

    Today, On 6th August, Supreme Court tells ECI to submit a detailed reply by August 10 on deletion of 65 lakh names from Bihar draft voter list, saying, “We will ensure every affected voter is heard and considered.”

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    “Hardly Any Decision Goes Unchallenged”: ECI Tells SC Amid ‘Sharp Political Hostility’ Over Bihar Voter List
    “Hardly Any Decision Goes Unchallenged”: ECI Tells SC Amid ‘Sharp Political Hostility’ Over Bihar Voter List
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    BREAKING | “If There Is Any Mass Exclusion, Then the Court Will Step In”: Supreme Court Schedules August 12 Hearing on Bihar Voter List Revision Row

    Today, On 29th July, The Supreme Court has scheduled a detailed hearing on August 12 in the Bihar voter list revision case. It warned, “If there is any mass exclusion, then the Court will step in,” amid concerns over the SIR process.

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    “Hardly Any Decision Goes Unchallenged”: ECI Tells SC Amid ‘Sharp Political Hostility’ Over Bihar Voter List
    “Hardly Any Decision Goes Unchallenged”: ECI Tells SC Amid ‘Sharp Political Hostility’ Over Bihar Voter List
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    Supreme Court  Declines to Stay ECI from Publishing Draft Voter List in Bihar:  “Focus Should Be on Mass Inclusion, Not Exclusion. Aadhaar Must Be Included”

    The Supreme Court has heard petitions challenging ECI’s Bihar voter roll revision ahead of state polls. No interim relief granted; Court asserts power to act if irregularities are found.

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    “ECI’s Rejection of Aadhaar and Ration Cards in Bihar Voter List Is Patently Absurd”: ADR to Supreme Court
    “ECI’s Rejection of Aadhaar and Ration Cards in Bihar Voter List Is Patently Absurd”: ADR to Supreme Court
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    “ECI’s Rejection of Aadhaar and Ration Cards in Bihar Voter List Is Patently Absurd”: ADR to Supreme Court

    The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) told the Supreme Court that the Election Commission’s voter list update in Bihar could unfairly remove lakhs of voters. ADR called the rejection of Aadhaar and ration cards “absurd” and warned of misuse of power by officials.

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    Supreme Court Defers RTI Petitions Targeting Political Party Transparency
    Supreme Court Defers RTI Petitions Targeting Political Party Transparency
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    Supreme Court Defers RTI Petitions Targeting Political Party Transparency

    The Supreme Court of India has postponed the hearing on PILs seeking RTI coverage for major political parties, aimed at enhancing transparency and limiting black money in elections. The case will now be reconsidered on May 15. Advocates argue this could reshape political accountability in India’s electoral system.

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    Bihar Voter List Revision: “No Name Will Be Deleted Without Notice and Hearing,” ECI Assures Supreme Court
    Bihar Voter List Revision: “No Name Will Be Deleted Without Notice and Hearing,” ECI Assures Supreme Court
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    Supreme Court to ECI: ‘Consider Request to Make Booth-Wise Votes, Form 17C Copies Public’

    Today, 18th March, The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to consider a request to make booth-wise vote details and Form 17C copies public. The court postponed the hearing and stated that the petitioners are free to submit their request to the ECI.

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    Centre In Parliament: "No Plans To Change CPC (Civil Procedure Code), National Litigation Policy Not Finalised"
    Centre In Parliament: "No Plans To Change CPC (Civil Procedure Code), National Litigation Policy Not Finalised"
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    Centre In Parliament: “No Plans To Change CPC (Civil Procedure Code), National Litigation Policy Not Finalized”

    The Union Law Ministry confirmed that no changes are planned for the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC). The BJP’s 2024 manifesto promised major reforms in civil and commercial justice to speed up cases and reduce legal burdens. The government also stated that the National Litigation Policy is yet to be finalized. Key legal reforms like ADR, arbitration, and mediation laws are being strengthened to cut delays and improve efficiency in India’s legal system.

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    "Courts Have Enhanced India’s Reputation for Arbitration by Upholding Arbitral Awards": SC Judge Justice Hima Kohli
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    “Courts Have Enhanced India’s Reputation for Arbitration by Upholding Arbitral Awards”: SC Judge Justice Hima Kohli

    On Friday(2nd August), Supreme Court judge Justice Hima Kohli highlighted India’s strengthened reputation for arbitration by upholding arbitral awards. She spoke at the ‘Recent Developments in Arbitration to Promote Business’ seminar organized by law firms and arbitration centers.

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