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    "Inform Convicts First Before Appointing Amicus": Supreme Court Issues Key Directive to High Courts
    "Inform Convicts First Before Appointing Amicus": Supreme Court Issues Key Directive to High Courts
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    “Inform Convicts First Before Appointing Amicus Curiae”: Supreme Court Issues Key Directive to High Courts

    The Supreme Court has directed High Courts to notify convicts before appointing an amicus curiae to represent them. The move aims to ensure fair representation and prevent future legal disputes in long-pending criminal appeals.

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    Strengthen The Judicial Institution: Supreme Court To Issue Guidelines For High Courts On Delay In Judgments
    Strengthen The Judicial Institution: Supreme Court To Issue Guidelines For High Courts On Delay In Judgments
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    Strengthen The Judicial Institution: Supreme Court To Issue Guidelines For High Courts On Delay In Judgments

    The Supreme Court of India asked High Courts to respond to draft guidelines ensuring timely pronouncement of reserved judgments, stressing the need to address long-pending cases and improve judicial efficiency across trial and appellate courts.

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    Supreme Court Raises “Serious Concern” Over Huge Delays in Criminal Trials in Maharashtra
    Supreme Court Raises “Serious Concern” Over Huge Delays in Criminal Trials in Maharashtra
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    Supreme Court Mandates Clear Charts in Criminal Judgments to Speed Up Trials

    The Supreme Court has directed all trial courts to use structured charts for witnesses, documents and evidence in criminal judgments. The move aims to improve clarity, readability and faster review of cases by appellate courts.

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    Disturbs Judicial Conscience and Threatens the Integrity of Justice: Delhi High Court Orders Re-Training of Family Court Judge
    Disturbs Judicial Conscience and Threatens the Integrity of Justice: Delhi High Court Orders Re-Training of Family Court Judge
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    Disturbs Judicial Conscience and Threatens the Integrity of Justice: Delhi High Court Orders Re-Training of Family Court Judge

    The Delhi High Court has ordered re-training for a Family Court judge who invented a provision to grant a divorce decree. It said, “The manner in which the judge conducted proceedings disturbs judicial conscience and threatens the integrity of justice.”

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    'Misuse Of Criminal Law To Deal Civil Disputes In Many States': Supreme Court
    'Misuse Of Criminal Law To Deal Civil Disputes In Many States': Supreme Court
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    ‘Negative Impacts of Stay Orders on Ongoing Criminal Trials’: CJI Khanna Initiates Suo Motu Case to Evaluate

    The Supreme Court of India is examining the adverse effects of stay orders on criminal trials, as delays hinder timely justice. A hearing is scheduled for December 9, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna. The Court emphasizes the need for judicial oversight to balance justice with the rights of the accused.

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