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    No Ground to Entertain This Writ Petition: Supreme Court Rejects Waqf Muttawalli Plea on UMEED Portal ‘Glitches’
    No Ground to Entertain This Writ Petition: Supreme Court Rejects Waqf Muttawalli Plea on UMEED Portal ‘Glitches’
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    No Ground to Entertain This Writ Petition: Supreme Court Rejects Waqf Muttawalli Plea on UMEED Portal ‘Glitches’

    Today, On 16th January, The Supreme Court refused to hear a Waqf Muttawalli’s plea on alleged UMEED portal glitches, saying he must approach the proper authority. The Bench said, “We see no ground to entertain this writ petition,” granting liberty for clarification.

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    Swami Vivekananda Was a Great Personality and India’s Top International Ambassador of Culture: CJI Surya Kant
    Swami Vivekananda Was a Great Personality and India’s Top International Ambassador of Culture: CJI Surya Kant
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    Swami Vivekananda Was a Great Personality and India’s Top International Ambassador of Culture: CJI Surya Kant

    Today, On 12th January, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary, calling him “India’s greatest international ambassador of culture and philosophy.” He said Vivekananda’s visionary teachings are full of moral values and inspire the nation.

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    ‘No One in My Family Knew Law, But My Father Stood by Me’: CJI Surya Kant on Choosing Law Against All Odds
    ‘No One in My Family Knew Law, But My Father Stood by Me’: CJI Surya Kant on Choosing Law Against All Odds
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    Bihar Occupies a Distinctive Place in India’s Civilisational Memory: CJI Surya Kant Lays Foundation Stone for 7 Patna HC Projects

    CJI Surya Kant inaugurated seven major infrastructure projects at the Patna High Court, including buildings for ADR, IT, administration, parking, and staff. He said the occasion holds deeper resonance in Bihar, a land central to India’s civilisational memory.

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    Supreme Court Will No Longer Permit Endless Hearings: CJI Surya Kant Announces Big Reform for 2026
    Supreme Court Will No Longer Permit Endless Hearings: CJI Surya Kant Announces Big Reform for 2026
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    Supreme Court Will No Longer Permit Endless Hearings: CJI Surya Kant Announces Big Reform for 2026

    From January 2026, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant’s reform will ensure that the Supreme Court no longer allows endless hearings, requiring lawyers to commit to fixed timelines to speed up justice and eliminate unnecessary delays.

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    Don't Forget The Judiciary Initially Convicted Sengar: CJI Slams Online Allegations Against Delhi HC Judges In Unnao Rape Case
    Don't Forget The Judiciary Initially Convicted Sengar: CJI Slams Online Allegations Against Delhi HC Judges In Unnao Rape Case
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    Don’t Forget The Judiciary Initially Convicted Sengar: CJI Slams Online Allegations Against Delhi HC Judges In Unnao Rape Case

    CJI Surya Kant slammed online criticism against Delhi High Court judges for granting bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar, warning against attempts to “browbeat” the system and reminding that the judiciary had initially convicted Sengar, urging arguments to remain within the courtroom.

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    Law Must Speak Firmly, Decisively And Without Hesitation Against Drug Traffickers: CJI Surya Kant
    Law Must Speak Firmly, Decisively And Without Hesitation Against Drug Traffickers: CJI Surya Kant
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    Law Must Speak Firmly, Decisively And Without Hesitation Against Drug Traffickers: CJI Surya Kant

    Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stated that those involved in narcotics trafficking, organizing supply chains, and exploiting human vulnerability commit serious harm. He emphasised, “Law must speak firmly, decisively and without hesitation against drug traffickers.”

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    A Multi-Door Courthouse Is Needed: CJI Surya Kant Proposes a Mediation-Driven Justice System
    A Multi-Door Courthouse Is Needed: CJI Surya Kant Proposes a Mediation-Driven Justice System
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    A Multi-Door Courthouse Is Needed: CJI Surya Kant Proposes a Mediation-Driven Justice System

    Chief Justice of India Surya Kant outlined his vision of transforming courts into multi-door courthouses focused on comprehensive dispute resolution. He stressed a mediation-driven justice system to shift courts beyond trials and expand accessible, efficient conflict settlement nationwide.

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    Mediation Is Being Accepted As Successful And Cost-Effective Way: CJI Surya Kant
    Mediation Is Being Accepted As Successful And Cost-Effective Way: CJI Surya Kant
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    Mediation Is Being Accepted As Successful And Cost-Effective Way: CJI Surya Kant

    Mediation is now widely viewed as an effective, economical, and mutually beneficial method for resolving disputes, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said. He made these remarks during a symbolic ‘Mediation Awareness’ walk held near the Kala Academy in Panaji.

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    Unfortunate Trend Of Judges Passing Multiple Orders Before Retirement, Like A Batter Hitting Sixes In The Final Over: Supreme Court
    Unfortunate Trend Of Judges Passing Multiple Orders Before Retirement, Like A Batter Hitting Sixes In The Final Over: Supreme Court
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    Unfortunate Trend Of Judges Passing Multiple Orders Before Retirement, Like A Batter Hitting Sixes In The Final Over: Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court expressed concern over a growing trend of judges issuing multiple orders just before retirement, questioning judicial discipline. Calling it an unfortunate trend, the Court likened last-minute orders to a batter hitting sixes in final over.

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    India is our closest Neighbour, A Great Honour to Be Here: Chief Justice of Sri Lanka as He Shares Supreme Court Bench
    India is our closest Neighbour, A Great Honour to Be Here: Chief Justice of Sri Lanka as He Shares Supreme Court Bench
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    India is our closest Neighbour, A Great Honour to Be Here: Chief Justice of Sri Lanka as He Shares Supreme Court Bench

    Today, On 11st December, The Chief Justice of Sri Lanka joined CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi on the Supreme Court bench, saying it was a great honour to be here and that India is our closest neighbour, marking a moment.

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