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    Justice PK Mishra Recuses From Jacqueline Fernandez's ED Case Says "My Son Appeared For The Government"
    Justice PK Mishra Recuses From Jacqueline Fernandez's ED Case Says "My Son Appeared For The Government"
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    Justice PK Mishra Recuses From Jacqueline Fernandez’s ED Case Says “My Son Appeared For The Government”

    Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra recused himself from hearing Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea in the Rs 200-crore money laundering case involving Sukesh Chandrashekhar, citing a conflict of interest arising from a connected matter. The Supreme Court directed that the case be listed on June 25 before a different Bench.

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    Why the Show of Independence: Supreme Court Raises Concern Over Inclusion of Minister in CEC Selection Panel
    Why the Show of Independence: Supreme Court Raises Concern Over Inclusion of Minister in CEC Selection Panel
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    Why the Show of Independence: Supreme Court Raises Concern Over Inclusion of Minister in CEC Selection Panel

    Supreme Court expressed concern over inclusion of a cabinet minister in the panel for appointing Election Commissioners, observing that a minister may not oppose the Prime Minister during selection of the Chief Election Commissioner, asking “Why the show of independence.”

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    Interference Of Court Functioning: Chhattisgarh HC Judge Objects To CJ’s Bench-Hunting Circular, Recuses After Niece Appears
    Interference Of Court Functioning: Chhattisgarh HC Judge Objects To CJ’s Bench-Hunting Circular, Recuses After Niece Appears
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    Interference Of Court Functioning: Chhattisgarh HC Judge Objects To CJ’s Bench-Hunting Circular, Recuses After Niece Appears

    The Chhattisgarh High Court addressed judicial recusal and professional ethics as a judge stepped aside after his niece appeared as counsel, stating that the Chief Justice’s new bench-hunting circular “appears to be an interference of the Court functioning.”

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    “Lie Repeated 1000 Times Doesn’t Become Truth”: 9 Explosive Reasons Why Delhi HC Judge Refused to Step Aside in Kejriwal Case
    “Lie Repeated 1000 Times Doesn’t Become Truth”: 9 Explosive Reasons Why Delhi HC Judge Refused to Step Aside in Kejriwal Case
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    “Catch-22 for Me, Win-Win for Arvind Kejriwal”: Delhi High Court Judge Slams Recusal Tactics in Liquor Policy Case

    Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma refused to step aside, calling the recusal plea a strategic move by Arvind Kejriwal to create a “win-win” situation. The court said recusal must be based on law, not narratives, and rejecting it protects judicial independence.

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    Justice Neither Bends Nor Yields To Pressure: Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma Rejects Kejriwal’s Recusal Plea in Excise Policy Case
    Justice Neither Bends Nor Yields To Pressure: Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma Rejects Kejriwal’s Recusal Plea in Excise Policy Case
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    Justice Neither Bends Nor Yields To Pressure: Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma Rejects Kejriwal’s Recusal Plea in Excise Policy Case

    Today, On 20th April, Delhi High Court rejected Arvind Kejriwal’s demand seeking Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma’s recusal in the Delhi liquor policy case. She said her constitutional oath ensures justice does not bend or yield to pressure and she will decide the case fearlessly.

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    ‘No Judge Left to Hear Govt Cases?’ CBI Slams Arvind Kejriwal’s Recusal Plea in Delhi High Court
    ‘No Judge Left to Hear Govt Cases?’ CBI Slams Arvind Kejriwal’s Recusal Plea in Delhi High Court
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    ‘No Judge Left to Hear Govt Cases?’ CBI Slams Arvind Kejriwal’s Recusal Plea in Delhi High Court

    The Central Bureau of Investigation opposed Kejriwal’s recusal request, arguing his logic would disqualify judges from hearing any government-related cases. The agency told the Delhi High Court that such claims are legally unsustainable and could disrupt the judicial system.

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    Criticising Supreme Court Judgments Is Not Contempt, Says CJI Bench
    Criticising Supreme Court Judgments Is Not Contempt, Says CJI Bench
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    “Should I hear this matter Somebody may accuse me of conflict of interest”: CJI Surya Kant recuses from the Election Commissioner appointments case

    Surya Kant recused himself from hearing petitions challenging the law on appointment of Election Commissioners. A Bench including Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi was scheduled to hear the matter.

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    Purity Is the Hallmark of Justice: Orissa High Court Slams DSP for Scurrilous Remarks on Advocate General
    Purity Is the Hallmark of Justice: Orissa High Court Slams DSP for Scurrilous Remarks on Advocate General
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    Purity Is the Hallmark of Justice: Orissa High Court Slams DSP for Scurrilous Remarks on Advocate General

    The Orissa High Court criticised the Bhubaneswar DSP for scurrilous remarks against the Advocate General, holding that such conduct defies court orders. It said justice must rest on public trust, emphasising that “purity is the hallmark of justice.”

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    Rules Of The Game Cannot Be Altered Once The Game Has Begun: Supreme Court Quashes Punjab Medical Admission Change
    Rules Of The Game Cannot Be Altered Once The Game Has Begun: Supreme Court Quashes Punjab Medical Admission Change
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    Rules Of The Game Cannot Be Altered Once The Game Has Begun: Supreme Court Quashes Punjab Medical Admission Change

    The Supreme Court ruled that “rules of the game cannot be altered once the game has begun,” applying this principle to admissions. It quashed Punjab’s medical admission change to ensure a fair and transparent sports quota process.

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    “Statistics Are Telling”: Supreme Court Seeks Full 10-Year Record of Arunachal Contracts Linked to CM Pema Khandu’s Family
    “Statistics Are Telling”: Supreme Court Seeks Full 10-Year Record of Arunachal Contracts Linked to CM Pema Khandu’s Family
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    “Statistics Are Telling”: Supreme Court Seeks Full 10-Year Record of Arunachal Contracts Linked to CM Pema Khandu’s Family

    Supreme Court ordered the Arunachal Pradesh government to submit a complete statewide list of all public works contracts from 2015–2025 amid allegations involving firms linked to CM Pema Khandu’s family. The Court said the current “statistics are telling” and warned the State against withholding information.

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