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    Triple Talaq Cannot Be Judicially Endorsed: Madhya Pradesh High Court Rejects Husband’s Plea, Cites  Shayara Bano Judgment 
    Triple Talaq Cannot Be Judicially Endorsed: Madhya Pradesh High Court Rejects Husband’s Plea, Cites  Shayara Bano Judgment 
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    Triple Talaq Cannot Be Judicially Endorsed: Madhya Pradesh High Court Rejects Husband’s Plea, Cites  Shayara Bano Judgment 

    The Madhya Pradesh High Court refused to recognise an alleged triple talaq divorce, observing that courts cannot validate a practice declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court of India in Shayara Bano v. Union of India, while calling the husband’s plea “vexatious and frivolous”.

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    ‘Minimum Pay Level’ Row: Supreme Court of India Refuses Plea by Army Veterans, Suggests CAT Route
    ‘Minimum Pay Level’ Row: Supreme Court of India Refuses Plea by Army Veterans, Suggests CAT Route
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    ‘Minimum Pay Level’ Row: Supreme Court of India Refuses Plea by Army Veterans, Suggests CAT Route

    The Supreme Court declined to hear ex-servicemen’s challenge against pay-fixation rules, calling it a matter for authorities. Veterans can now approach the Central Administrative Tribunal if dissatisfied with the decision.

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    “Half Rights for Women?” Supreme Court Questions Muslim Personal Law, Seeks Centre’s Reply
    “Half Rights for Women?” Supreme Court Questions Muslim Personal Law, Seeks Centre’s Reply
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    “Half Rights for Women?” Supreme Court Questions Muslim Personal Law, Seeks Centre’s Reply

    The Supreme Court of India has issued notice to the Centre on a PIL challenging Muslim personal law provisions as discriminatory against women. The plea argues that giving women lesser inheritance violates equality under the Constitution and is not an essential religious practice.

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    Karnataka High Court Rejects PIL on Vande Mataram Row, Says Singing All 6 Stanzas Not Mandatory
    Karnataka High Court Rejects PIL on Vande Mataram Row, Says Singing All 6 Stanzas Not Mandatory
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    Karnataka High Court Rejects PIL on Vande Mataram Row, Says Singing All 6 Stanzas Not Mandatory

    The Karnataka High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the Centre’s advisory on singing all six stanzas of Vande Mataram in schools. The Court ruled that the advisory is optional, noting there is no law making the national song mandatory.

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    Delhi High Court Seeks Centre’s Reply on Plea Against Transgender Amendment Act 2026
    Delhi High Court Seeks Centre’s Reply on Plea Against Transgender Amendment Act 2026
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    Delhi High Court Seeks Centre’s Reply on Plea Against Transgender Amendment Act 2026

    The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Central government over a PIL challenging the Transgender Amendment Act, 2026. The plea argues the law violates the right to self-identified gender and fundamental rights under the Constitution.

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    Supreme Court Refuses to Reopen UGC Regulation Challenge: CJI Says “we already passed the order no more modifications”
    Supreme Court Refuses to Reopen UGC Regulation Challenge: CJI Says “we already passed the order no more modifications”
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    Supreme Court Refuses to Reopen UGC Regulation Challenge: CJI Says “We Already Passed the Order, No More Modifications”

    The Supreme Court declined to entertain a fresh plea challenging Section 5(7) of the UGC Regulations, where the petitioner alleged discrimination in committee representation. The CJI made it clear that the Court has already passed its order and will not allow further modifications.

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    “AI Must Aid, Not Replace Judges”: CJI Surya Kant Warns Against Over-Reliance on Artificial Intelligence in Courts
    “AI Must Aid, Not Replace Judges”: CJI Surya Kant Warns Against Over-Reliance on Artificial Intelligence in Courts
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    “Law Cannot Remain a Fortress Alone”: CJI Surya Kant Urges Young Lawyers to Build an Open and Accessible Forum of Justice

    Speaking at NLU Jodhpur’s convocation, CJI Surya Kant said law must move from a “fortress” to a “forum” to ensure greater accessibility and fairness. He urged young lawyers to make the legal system simple, inclusive and responsive to society’s changing needs.

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    “Journalist Saying AI Summit Is Going Wrong Can Be Jailed Under UAPA”: Explosive Claim Before Delhi High Court
    “Journalist Saying AI Summit Is Going Wrong Can Be Jailed Under UAPA”: Explosive Claim Before Delhi High Court
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    “Journalist Saying AI Summit Is Going Wrong Can Be Jailed Under UAPA”: Explosive Claim Before Delhi High Court

    During the UAPA challenge hearing, a petitioner told the Delhi High Court that even criticism of an AI Summit could lead to jail under the anti-terror law. The court is examining whether key provisions of UAPA violate free speech and constitutional rights.

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    Supreme Court Stops Exhumation of Tribal Christians’ Bodies in Chhattisgarh, Seeks State Reply on Denial of Burial Rights
    Supreme Court Stops Exhumation of Tribal Christians’ Bodies in Chhattisgarh, Seeks State Reply on Denial of Burial Rights
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    Supreme Court Stops Exhumation of Tribal Christians’ Bodies in Chhattisgarh, Seeks State Reply on Denial of Burial Rights

    The Supreme Court has stayed further exhumation of buried bodies of tribal Christians in Chhattisgarh villages and issued notice to the State government. The PIL alleges forced digging up of graves, denial of burial rights, and violation of fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 21.

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    Al Falah University Challenges Haryana Private Universities Amendment Act 2025 in Punjab & Haryana High Court, Cites ‘Unbridled Power’ and Article 30 Violation
    Al Falah University Challenges Haryana Private Universities Amendment Act 2025 in Punjab & Haryana High Court, Cites ‘Unbridled Power’ and Article 30 Violation
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    Al Falah University Challenges Haryana Private Universities Amendment Act 2025 in Punjab & Haryana High Court, Cites ‘Unbridled Power’ and Article 30 Violation

    Al Falah University has moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Act, 2025. The petition claims the new law gives the state “unbridled power” to take over private universities, violating Articles 14 and 30 of the Constitution.

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