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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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    Supreme Court on High Alert: 700 Personnel Deployed After Lawyer’s Attempted Shoe-Throwing Incident at CJI
    Supreme Court on High Alert: 700 Personnel Deployed After Lawyer’s Attempted Shoe-Throwing Incident at CJI
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    Supreme Court on High Alert: 700 Personnel Deployed After Lawyer’s Attempted Shoe-Throwing Incident at CJI

    Supreme Court Security Tightened After Advocate Rakesh Kishore Attempts to Throw Shoe at CJI B.R. Gavai. Over 700 Delhi Police and Central Security Personnel Deployed Across Court Complex to Ensure Safety During Ongoing Proceedings

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    Justice M Sundar Appointed as New Chief Justice of Manipur High Court
    Justice M Sundar Appointed as New Chief Justice of Manipur High Court
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    Justice M Sundar Appointed as New Chief Justice of Manipur High Court

    The Central government has appointed Justice M Sundar, senior judge of the Madras High Court, as the next Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court. He will take charge after Justice Kempaiah Somashekar’s retirement on September 14, 2025.

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    Justice Shree Chandrashekhar Sworn In as Chief Justice of Bombay High Court
    Justice Shree Chandrashekhar Sworn In as Chief Justice of Bombay High Court
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    Justice Shree Chandrashekhar Sworn In as Chief Justice of Bombay High Court

    Justice Shree Chandrashekhar was officially sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court. Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan administered the oath of office at Raj Bhavan, attended by top state officials and dignitaries.

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    CJI Must Distance Himself, Judge Should Step Aside if Relative in Collegium: Ex-SC Judge Abhay S. Oka on HC Judge Appointment of CJI Gavai’s Nephew
    CJI Must Distance Himself, Judge Should Step Aside if Relative in Collegium: Ex-SC Judge Abhay S. Oka on HC Judge Appointment of CJI Gavai’s Nephew
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    CJI Must Distance Himself, Judge Should Step Aside if Relative in Collegium: Ex-SC Judge Abhay S. Oka on HC Judge Appointment of CJI Gavai’s Nephew

    While reacting to the controversy over Chief Justice’s nephew recommended for High Court judge post, Ex-SC Judge Abhay S. Oka said CJI must distance himself and any judge should step aside if their relative’s name comes up in the collegium.

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    Justice Shree Chandrashekhar Appointed Chief Justice of Bombay High Court: Centre Notifies
    Justice Shree Chandrashekhar Appointed Chief Justice of Bombay High Court: Centre Notifies
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    Justice Shree Chandrashekhar Appointed Chief Justice of Bombay High Court: Centre Notifies

    The Centre officially notifies the appointment of Justice Shree Chandrashekhar as Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court. Get complete details on his elevation and judicial background.

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    Madhya Pradesh High Court Judge Recuses, Says BJP MLA Tried to Contact Him in Illegal Mining Case

    Justice Vishal Mishra of the Madhya Pradesh High Court recused himself after revealing that BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak attempted to call him regarding a pending illegal mining case. The matter will now be placed before the Chief Justice for reassignment.

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    Justice Abhay Oka Says Public Has Right to Know Justice BV Nagarathna’s Dissent on Justice Vipul Pancholi’s Elevation
    Justice Abhay Oka Says Public Has Right to Know Justice BV Nagarathna’s Dissent on Justice Vipul Pancholi’s Elevation
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    Centre to Ignore Justice BV Nagarathna’s Dissent: “Will Proceed with Justice Vipul Pancholi’s Elevation”

    Centre has decided to move ahead with the elevation of Justice Vipul Pancholi, despite Justice BV Nagarathna’s strong opposition. Sources said the government will proceed with the appointment, making clear that her dissent will not stall the process.

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    Local Talent Ignored? | Delhi Bar Associations Writes To Chief Justice & Questions Adverse Remarks & Rising Judicial Transfers to High Court
    Local Talent Ignored? | Delhi Bar Associations Writes To Chief Justice & Questions Adverse Remarks & Rising Judicial Transfers to High Court
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    Local Talent Ignored? | Delhi Bar Associations Writes To Chief Justice & Questions Adverse Remarks & Rising Judicial Transfers to High Court

    Delhi Bar Associations write to the Chief Justice, raising concerns over adverse remarks and rising judicial transfers, and questioning why local talent is being ignored in High Court elevations.

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    Madras High Court Slams Media for Judicial Slander: “In the Name of Freedom of Speech and Expression, One Cannot Condone Acts of Contempt”
    Madras High Court Slams Media for Judicial Slander: “In the Name of Freedom of Speech and Expression, One Cannot Condone Acts of Contempt”
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    Madras High Court Slams Media for Judicial Slander: “In the Name of Freedom of Speech and Expression, One Cannot Condone Acts of Contempt”

    Madras High Court criticised media channels for running slanderous campaigns against the judiciary for profit. Emphasising judicial respect, it said, “In the name of freedom of speech and expression, one cannot condone acts of contempt.”

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