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    Supreme Court Shoe Assault: Punjab Police File FIRs Over Posts Targeting CJI, Bengaluru Cops Register Zero FIR Against Advocate Rakesh Kishore
    Supreme Court Shoe Assault: Punjab Police File FIRs Over Posts Targeting CJI, Bengaluru Cops Register Zero FIR Against Advocate Rakesh Kishore
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    Shocking Shoe Attack Attempt on CJI Gavai: Lawyer Moves AG Seeking Criminal Contempt Against Advocate Rakesh Kishore

    A Supreme Court lawyer has written to the Attorney General for India seeking consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against Advocate Rakesh Kishore. He allegedly attempted a shoe attack on Chief Justice of India BR Gavai inside Court No.1 on October 6, 2025.

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    Union Govt Extends Attorney General R Venkataramani’s Tenure by 2 Years
    Union Govt Extends Attorney General R Venkataramani’s Tenure by 2 Years
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    Union Govt Extends Attorney General R Venkataramani’s Tenure by 2 Years

    Union Govt extends Attorney General R Venkataramani’s tenure by 2 years, ensuring continuity in India’s top legal office as he continues guiding constitutional and legal matters till 2027.

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    BREAKING| 20% Ethanol-Blended Petrol/ E20 Fuel: Supreme Court Rejects PIL
    BREAKING| 20% Ethanol-Blended Petrol/ E20 Fuel: Supreme Court Rejects PIL
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    BREAKING| 20% Ethanol-Blended Petrol/ E20 Fuel: Supreme Court Rejects PIL

    Today, On 1st September, The Supreme Court, led by CJI BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran, dismissed a PIL against 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20), after the Centre argued that the initiative directly benefits sugarcane farmers and supports renewable energy goals.

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    CJI Gavai to Harish Salve: "We’re Not Taking Mentions from Senior Advocates" but Allows Virtual Appearance
    CJI Gavai to Harish Salve: "We’re Not Taking Mentions from Senior Advocates" but Allows Virtual Appearance
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    CJI Gavai to Harish Salve: “We’re Not Taking Mentions from Senior Advocates” but Allows Virtual Appearance

    In the presidential reference case, CJI B.R. Gavai initially refused Harish Salve’s urgent mention but permitted him to appear virtually after personal reasons were cited. The court stressed such requests should go through the AoR and questioned the presence of top law officers.

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    Will Rohingyas Be Declared Refugees?: Supreme Court Examines Deportation, Bail, and Basic Rights
    Will Rohingyas Be Declared Refugees?: Supreme Court Examines Deportation, Bail, and Basic Rights
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    Will Rohingyas Be Declared Refugees?: Supreme Court Examines Deportation, Bail, and Basic Rights

    The Supreme Court began hearing petitions on Rohingya deportation and refugee rights in Jaffar Ullah v. UOI, focusing on refugee status, bail, basic amenities, and legal deportation, with matters divided into three separate groups.

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    Supreme Court Cracks Whip On Kerala: 3-Month Deadline To Set Up Govt Schools In All Unserved Areas Under RTE Act
    Supreme Court Cracks Whip On Kerala: 3-Month Deadline To Set Up Govt Schools In All Unserved Areas Under RTE Act
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    Supreme Court Tells Kerala Govt & Governor: Appoint VCs, Don’t Let Students Suffer

    Supreme Court urges Kerala Governor and State to end tussle and appoint regular Vice-Chancellors for two key universities. Says, “Why should students suffer in this type of litigation?”

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    "If the lawyer feels he can be called as usual, it will have a chilling effect on justice": Supreme Court to Decide on Magistrate Nod for Summons to Lawyers
    "If the lawyer feels he can be called as usual, it will have a chilling effect on justice": Supreme Court to Decide on Magistrate Nod for Summons to Lawyers
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    “If the lawyer feels he can be called as usual, it will have a chilling effect on justice”: Supreme Court to Decide on Magistrate Nod for Summons to Lawyers

    Supreme Court to hear if magistrate approval should be mandatory before summoning lawyers in probes. Move follows ED’s controversial summons to senior advocates in ESOP case.

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    Can ED Summon Lawyers for Giving Legal Opinions?: Supreme Court to Decide Today
    Can ED Summon Lawyers for Giving Legal Opinions?: Supreme Court to Decide Today
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    Can ED Summon Lawyers for Giving Legal Opinions?: Supreme Court to Decide Today

    Today, On 14th July, The Supreme Court will hear a suo motu case on investigative agencies summoning lawyers for giving legal opinions, following ED’s summons to senior advocates Arvind Datar and Pratap Venugopal. CJI Gavai-led bench will hear it.

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    Will Rohingyas Be Declared Refugees?: Supreme Court Examines Deportation, Bail, and Basic Rights
    Will Rohingyas Be Declared Refugees?: Supreme Court Examines Deportation, Bail, and Basic Rights
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    Supreme Court Demands Proof of Rohingya Refugees Being Thrown to Sea: “You Cannot Keep Collecting Info from Social Media & File Petitions”

    Today, On 16th May, The Supreme Court asked for concrete proof regarding claims that Rohingya refugees were thrown into the sea, stressing that petitions cannot be based on social media content alone. “You cannot keep collecting info from social media.”

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    SCBA Strongly Condemns BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's Remarks Against CJI Sanjiv Khanna, Seeks Criminal Contempt Action
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    SCBA Seeks AG’s Nod to Initiate Contempt Proceedings Against Nishikant Dubey Over Remarks on CJI Sanjiv Khanna

    The Supreme Court Bar Association condemned BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s remarks about the judiciary and Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, labeling them defamatory and amounting to criminal contempt. The SCBA urged the Attorney General to initiate contempt proceedings against Dubey, emphasizing the need to uphold the dignity of the Supreme Court.

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