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    Supreme Court of India, New Delhi
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    Supreme Court Entertains Sanjay Raut’s SIR Petition Provisionally, Asks Him To Explain Remarks Against Judiciary

    The Supreme Court has entertained Sanjay Raut’s petition in the INDIA bloc SIR challenge only provisionally, subject to him explaining his conduct over remarks on the CJI and judges. The allegations are untested and the Court has expressed no view on the merits.

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    Patna High Court building, marking the swearing in of Justice V Kameswar Rao as Chief Justice
    Justice V Kameswar Rao was sworn in as the 49th Chief Justice of the Patna High Court on September 13, 2026.
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    Justice V Kameswar Rao Sworn In As 49th Chief Justice Of Patna High Court, Fourth Permanent Chief In A Year

    Justice V Kameswar Rao was sworn in as Chief Justice of the Patna High Court on September 13, 2026, ending a two-month spell under an acting Chief Justice. He is the fourth permanent Chief Justice the court has had in a year, and is due to retire in August 2027.

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    Supreme Court Advocate Attacked By Neighbours!: Top Court Directs Delhi Police to Submit Investigation Status Report
    Supreme Court Advocate Attacked By Neighbours!: Top Court Directs Delhi Police to Submit Investigation Status Report
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    Supreme Court Advocate Attacked By Neighbours!: Top Court Directs Delhi Police to Submit Investigation Status Report

    The Supreme Court sought a status report from the Delhi Police on the alleged assault of a Supreme Court advocate by his neighbours. It directed a Deputy Commissioner-level officer to submit details of the investigation and action on the victim’s threat complaint.

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    Ram Mandir Donation Theft: Supreme Court Issues Notice To Trust, Orders SIT Status Report
    Ram Mandir Donation Theft: Supreme Court Issues Notice To Trust, Orders SIT Status Report
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    Ram Mandir Donation Theft: Supreme Court Issues Notice To Trust, Orders SIT Status Report

    The Supreme Court directed the Uttar Pradesh SIT to submit a status report on the alleged Ram Mandir donation theft and misappropriation case. It also issued notice to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, seeking its response to the petitions.

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    AI Is No Longer a Speculative Technology, It Is Now an Functioning Reality: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant
    AI Is No Longer a Speculative Technology, It Is Now an Functioning Reality: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant
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    AI Is No Longer a Speculative Technology, It Is Now an Functioning Reality: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant

    Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said that artificial intelligence is no longer a speculative technology but a functioning reality, posing one of the biggest challenges to international law. He stressed that decisions made this decade will shape technology, power, freedom, and justice.

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    I Thank Brothers for Their Dedicated Service: CJI Surya Kant Honours Retiring Justices Maheshwari and Pankaj Mithal
    I Thank Brothers for Their Dedicated Service: CJI Surya Kant Honours Retiring Justices Maheshwari and Pankaj Mithal
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    I Thank Brothers for Their Dedicated Service: CJI Surya Kant Honours Retiring Justices Maheshwari and Pankaj Mithal

    CJI Surya Kant praised retiring Supreme Court Judges J. K. Maheshwari and Pankaj Mithal, calling their service dignified and value-driven. He said they showed that authority need not create distance and thanked them for years of dedicated service.

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    Delhi at 50°C!!!: Supreme Court Urges Lawyers to Switch to Virtual Hearings
    Delhi at 50°C!!!: Supreme Court Urges Lawyers to Switch to Virtual Hearings
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    Delhi at 50°C!!!: Supreme Court Urges Lawyers to Switch to Virtual Hearings

    As Delhi’s temperature neared 50°C, the Supreme Court urged lawyers to join hearings virtually to avoid the extreme heat. It encouraged online appearances but stopped short of mandating them, noting potential accessibility issues for many practitioners in India.

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    No Urgent Relief: Supreme Court Declines Fast-Track Plea Seeking Complete Cow Slaughter Ban Ahead of Bakrid
    No Urgent Relief: Supreme Court Declines Fast-Track Plea Seeking Complete Cow Slaughter Ban Ahead of Bakrid
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    No Urgent Relief: Supreme Court Declines Fast-Track Plea Seeking Complete Cow Slaughter Ban Ahead of Bakrid

    The Supreme Court refused to grant an urgent hearing to a PIL that sought strict and effective enforcement of the law banning cow slaughter ahead of Bakrid, directing the petitioner to follow the regular listing process.

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