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    76th Constitution Day | Let Us Recommit Ourselves With Integrity And Collective Resolve: CJI Surya Kant
    76th Constitution Day | Let Us Recommit Ourselves With Integrity And Collective Resolve: CJI Surya Kant
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    76th Constitution Day | Let Us Recommit Ourselves With Integrity And Collective Resolve: CJI Surya Kant

    Today, On 26th November, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant inaugurated the Constitution Day celebrations organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association, marking a significant moment for the legal fraternity on the nation’s 76th Constitution Day. He urged renewed integrity and resolve.

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    If the Dissent Had Any Merit, Four Other Judges Would Have Agreed: Former CJI Gavai on Nagarathna’s Objection to Pancholi Elevation
    If the Dissent Had Any Merit, Four Other Judges Would Have Agreed: Former CJI Gavai on Nagarathna’s Objection to Pancholi Elevation
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    If the Dissent Had Any Merit, Four Other Judges Would Have Agreed: Former CJI Gavai on Nagarathna’s Objection to Pancholi Elevation

    Former CJI Gavai said while responding to Justice Nagarathna’s objection, If the dissent had any merit, four other judges would have agreed, He emphasised that such disagreements are not new and the Collegium still upheld Justice Pancholi’s elevation.

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    93 Out of 129 Cleared: CJI B.R. Gavai Opens Up on High Court Appointments and Social Representation
    93 Out of 129 Cleared: CJI B.R. Gavai Opens Up on High Court Appointments and Social Representation
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    93 Out of 129 Cleared: CJI B.R. Gavai Opens Up on High Court Appointments and Social Representation

    Outgoing CJI B.R. Gavai has released official data showing that 93 out of 129 names were approved for High Court judges during his tenure. The figures also reveal details on caste, minority and women representation in the Collegium’s recommendations.

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    Supreme Court Collegium Clears New Chief Justices for 5 High Courts; Key Appointments Recommended
    Supreme Court Collegium Clears New Chief Justices for 5 High Courts; Key Appointments Recommended
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    PIL in Supreme Court Seeks Overhaul of Collegium System, Demands Transparent and Law-Backed Judge Appointments

    NGO Janshruti has filed a PIL in the Supreme Court under Article 32 urging reforms in the judge appointment process. The plea calls for replacing the opaque Collegium system with a transparent, objective, and statutory mechanism.

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    India’s Strength Lies in Its Constitution, Says CJI B R Gavai at Allahabad University
    India’s Strength Lies in Its Constitution, Says CJI B R Gavai at Allahabad University
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    India’s Strength Lies in Its Constitution, Says CJI B R Gavai at Allahabad University

    CJI B R Gavai hailed Dr. B R Ambedkar as a “true nationalist” and credited the Constitution for keeping India united and strong despite challenges. He also clarified that the Collegium system involves both the judiciary and the government.

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    “Politics Over Logic?” CJI BR Gavai Stands Firm on Creamy Layer for SCs, Defends Constitutional Equality
    “Politics Over Logic?” CJI BR Gavai Stands Firm on Creamy Layer for SCs, Defends Constitutional Equality
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    “Judges Don’t Appoint Themselves; Collegium Respects Every View,” says CJI BR Gavai, Defending Judicial Independence

    CJI BR Gavai said the collegium system has made India’s judiciary strong and free from interference, rejecting the claim that judges appoint themselves. He credited Dr BR Ambedkar’s Constitution for preserving India’s unity and democratic values.

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    Collegium System Is the Soul of Judicial Independence: Justice Surya Kant
    Collegium System Is the Soul of Judicial Independence: Justice Surya Kant
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    Collegium System Is the Soul of Judicial Independence: Justice Surya Kant

    Justice Surya Kant reaffirms that the collegium system is vital to preserving the independence of India’s judiciary and maintaining the balance of power among the legislature, executive, and judiciary, calling it the soul of constitutional democracy.

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    Ex-CJI D.Y. Chandrachud Responds to Sanjeev Sanyal: Judiciary Not a Roadblock to Viksit Bharat
    Ex-CJI D.Y. Chandrachud Responds to Sanjeev Sanyal: Judiciary Not a Roadblock to Viksit Bharat
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    Ex-CJI D.Y. Chandrachud Responds to Sanjeev Sanyal: Judiciary Not a Roadblock to Viksit Bharat

    Ex-CJI D.Y. Chandrachud responded to Sanjeev Sanyal, asserting that the judiciary is not a roadblock to Viksit Bharat, while emphasizing, “Expeditious disposal of cases is the key to the preservation of the rule of law,” ensuring transparency and certainty.

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    BREAKING| Remarks on Judiciary: Lawyer Writes to AG Seeking Consent to Initiate Contempt Proceedings Against Sanjeev Sanyal
    BREAKING| Remarks on Judiciary: Lawyer Writes to AG Seeking Consent to Initiate Contempt Proceedings Against Sanjeev Sanyal
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    BREAKING| Remarks on Judiciary: Lawyer Writes to AG Seeking Consent to Initiate Contempt Proceedings Against Sanjeev Sanyal

    Lawyer Shashi Ranjan Kumar Singh writes to Attorney General seeking consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against Sanjeev Sanyal over his remarks on the judiciary. The move cites potential impact on public trust and Sanyal’s role as government advisor.

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    SCBA Urges CJI and Law Minister to Finalise Judges Appointment MoP: Transparent, Equitable, and Merit-Driven Framework Needed
    SCBA Urges CJI and Law Minister to Finalise Judges Appointment MoP: Transparent, Equitable, and Merit-Driven Framework Needed
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    SCBA Urges CJI and Law Minister to Finalise Judges Appointment MoP: Transparent, Equitable, and Merit-Driven Framework Needed

    The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has appealed to Chief Justice of India B R Gavai and Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. They urged the finalisation of the MoP, calling for a “transparent, equitable, and merit-driven” framework for judicial appointments.

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