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    Supreme Court Declines To Entertain Plea Seeking Return Of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s Ashes To India
    Supreme Court Declines To Entertain Plea Seeking Return Of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s Ashes To India
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    Supreme Court Declines To Entertain Plea Seeking Return Of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s Ashes To India

    Today, On 12th March, Supreme Court of India said it will not hear a plea to bring the claimed ashes of Subhas Chandra Bose from Japan To India. CJI Kant asked, “How many times will this issue come to court? He was the greatest leader of our nation. We all bow down to his supreme sacrifice. But how many family members?”

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    BREAKING: Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Nationwide Ban On Naming Religious Structures Babri Masjid Or In Babur’s Name
    BREAKING: Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Nationwide Ban On Naming Religious Structures Babri Masjid Or In Babur’s Name
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    BREAKING: Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Nationwide Ban On Naming Religious Structures Babri Masjid Or In Babur’s Name

    Today, On 20th February, The Supreme Court has dismissed a public interest litigation demanding a nationwide prohibition on constructing or naming any mosque after Babur or the “Babri Masjid.” The Court found the plea legally unsustainable and refused to entertain the petitioner’s arguments.

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    Karthigai Deepam Row| God Said Let There Be Light And There Was Light: Madras HC Quotes Bible
    Karthigai Deepam Row| God Said Let There Be Light And There Was Light: Madras HC Quotes Bible
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    Karthigai Deepam Row| God Said Let There Be Light And There Was Light: Madras HC Quotes Bible

    Today, On 6th January, Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) affirmed a single-judge order allowing Karthigai Deepam lighting at Thiruparankundram hillock, near a Dargah, opening the judgment with the Biblical line, “God said Let there be light and there was light,” symbolising hope and divine power.

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    Time For Lighting The Deepam On Deepathoon Will Come: Justice GR Swaminathan at A Book Launch
    Time For Lighting The Deepam On Deepathoon Will Come: Justice GR Swaminathan at A Book Launch
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    Time For Lighting The Deepam On Deepathoon Will Come: Justice GR Swaminathan at A Book Launch

    In Tamil Nadu’s Deepam controversy, Madras HC Justice G R Swaminathan expressed personal disappointment and humorously noted his fascination with the issue. At a book launch for Kambar and Vaishnavam, he remarked, “Time for lighting the Deepam on Deepathoon will come.”

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    No Change in Tradition: Supreme Court Allows Guruvayur Temple’s Udayasthamana Pooja on December 1
    No Change in Tradition: Supreme Court Allows Guruvayur Temple’s Udayasthamana Pooja on December 1
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    No Change in Tradition: Supreme Court Allows Guruvayur Temple’s Udayasthamana Pooja on December 1

    Today, On 30th October, The Supreme Court has ruled that the ‘Udayasthamana Pooja’ at Kerala’s Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple will be held on December 1 as per long-followed tradition, noting that the sacred day-long ritual has been performed continuously since 1972.

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    Purely Publicity Interest Litigation, Go and Pray Lord Vishnu: Supreme Court Rejects Plea for Restoration of Idol at Khajuraho’s Javari Temple
    Purely Publicity Interest Litigation, Go and Pray Lord Vishnu: Supreme Court Rejects Plea for Restoration of Idol at Khajuraho’s Javari Temple
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    Purely Publicity Interest Litigation, Go and Pray Lord Vishnu: Supreme Court Rejects Plea for Restoration of Idol at Khajuraho’s Javari Temple

    Today, On 16th September, The Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking restoration of a 7-foot beheaded Lord Vishnu idol at Khajuraho’s Javari temple, remarking, “Purely publicity interest litigation, go and pray Lord Vishnu,” stressing ASI’s permission is mandatory.

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    Detention of Bengali Migrants| Do You Want to Build a Border Wall Like US to Prevent Illegal Immigrants from Entering India?: Supreme Court Asks Centre
    Detention of Bengali Migrants| Do You Want to Build a Border Wall Like US to Prevent Illegal Immigrants from Entering India?: Supreme Court Asks Centre
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    Detention of Bengali Migrants| Do You Want to Build a Border Wall Like US to Prevent Illegal Immigrants from Entering India?: Supreme Court Asks Centre

    Today, On 29th August, The Supreme Court asked the Centre if it plans to build a US-style border wall to prevent illegal immigration, noting the shared cultural and linguistic heritage of Bengali and Punjabi speakers, and sought details on deportation SOPs to Bangladesh.

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    BREAKING| “Will Do Consultation & Arbitration, Won't Accept Any Government Position After Retirement”: CJI Gavai
    BREAKING| “Will Do Consultation & Arbitration, Won't Accept Any Government Position After Retirement”: CJI Gavai
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    CJI B.R. Gavai: “A Foreign Degree Is Not a Stamp of Your Worth, Don’t Burden Yourself with a Loan for an LLM Abroad”

    CJI B.R. Gavai advised law graduates not to fall for peer pressure or prestige linked to foreign LLMs, stating that a foreign degree is not a stamp of worth and loans shouldn’t become a lifelong burden.

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    CJI B.R. Gavai: “Our Legal System Are Facing Unique Challenges It’s Badly in Need of Fixing”
    CJI B.R. Gavai: “Our Legal System Are Facing Unique Challenges It’s Badly in Need of Fixing”
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    CJI B.R. Gavai: “Indian Legal System Are Facing Unique Challenges It’s Badly in Need of Fixing”

    Today, On 12th July, CJI B.R. Gavai stated that India’s legal system is facing unique and pressing challenges, stressing that it is badly in need of fixing to ensure justice delivery remains effective, accessible, and in tune with present-day needs.

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    CJI B.R. Gavai: “Women Empowerment Remains a Cornerstone of Justice Delivery System”
    CJI B.R. Gavai: “Women Empowerment Remains a Cornerstone of Justice Delivery System”
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    CJI Gavai: “Studying in One’s Mother Tongue Helps in Better Conceptual Understanding & Instils Strong Values”

    CJI Gavai said studying in one’s mother tongue helps students understand concepts more clearly and deeply. He added that it also instils lifelong values, shaping not just intellect but also character and cultural identity.

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