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    Rule of Law Is Not a Welfare Scheme, It Protects Citizens: CJI Surya Kant Explains Limits on Government Power
    Rule of Law Is Not a Welfare Scheme, It Protects Citizens: CJI Surya Kant Explains Limits on Government Power
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    Rule of Law Is Not a Welfare Scheme, It Protects Citizens: CJI Surya Kant Explains Limits on Government Power

    CJI Surya Kant said the rule of law is not a welfare scheme or economic policy but a safeguard against arbitrary exercise of power. Speaking in Stockholm, he highlighted judicial independence, constitutional democracy and judicial review as essential tools to protect individual liberties.

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    Marriage Does Not End A Daughter’s Family Ties, Married Daughter Entitled to Compassionate Benefits: Supreme Court
    Marriage Does Not End A Daughter’s Family Ties, Married Daughter Entitled to Compassionate Benefits: Supreme Court
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    Marriage Does Not End A Daughter’s Family Ties, Married Daughter Entitled to Compassionate Benefits: Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court held that a dependent married daughter cannot be excluded from the definition of family solely due to marriage, ruling that she remains eligible for compassionate benefits, including employment and fair price shop allotment, if dependent on a deceased parent who died in service.

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    Triple Talaq Cannot Be Judicially Endorsed: Madhya Pradesh High Court Rejects Husband’s Plea, Cites  Shayara Bano Judgment 
    Triple Talaq Cannot Be Judicially Endorsed: Madhya Pradesh High Court Rejects Husband’s Plea, Cites  Shayara Bano Judgment 
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    Triple Talaq Cannot Be Judicially Endorsed: Madhya Pradesh High Court Rejects Husband’s Plea, Cites  Shayara Bano Judgment 

    The Madhya Pradesh High Court refused to recognise an alleged triple talaq divorce, observing that courts cannot validate a practice declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court of India in Shayara Bano v. Union of India, while calling the husband’s plea “vexatious and frivolous”.

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    “Will the Constitution Not Come to the Rescue?”: Supreme Court Questions Bar on Devotees Touching Deity at Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple
    “Will the Constitution Not Come to the Rescue?”: Supreme Court Questions Bar on Devotees Touching Deity at Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple
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    “Will the Constitution Not Come to the Rescue?”: Supreme Court Questions Bar on Devotees Touching Deity at Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple

    The Supreme Court raised a key constitutional question on whether devotees can be denied the right to touch a deity based on birth or status. The issue came up during the ongoing hearing in the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple case on religious freedom and equality.

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    CJI Justice Surya Kant: “Technology is Now a Constitutional Tool Boosting Equality & Access to Justice”
    CJI Justice Surya Kant: “Technology is Now a Constitutional Tool Boosting Equality & Access to Justice”
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    CJI Surya Kant: “Technology is Now a Constitutional Tool Boosting Equality & Access to Justice”

    CJI Surya Kant said technology has become central to ensuring equality before law and improving access to justice across India. He emphasised building fully digital courts to make justice faster, transparent, and accessible to all.

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    "No Rational Nexus In Lower DR, Equality Under Article 14 Violated": Supreme Court Rules Pensioners Cannot Get Lower Dearness Relief Than Employees
    "No Rational Nexus In Lower DR, Equality Under Article 14 Violated": Supreme Court Rules Pensioners Cannot Get Lower Dearness Relief Than Employees
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    “No Rational Nexus In Lower DR, Equality Under Article 14 Violated”: Supreme Court Rules Pensioners Cannot Get Lower Dearness Relief Than Employees

    The Supreme Court held that granting pensioners lower Dearness Relief than employees’ Dearness Allowance violates Article 14. It ruled inflation impacts both equally, making differential increases arbitrary and lacking rational nexus to the objective of mitigating rising living costs.

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    Supreme Court Refuses to Reopen UGC Regulation Challenge: CJI Says “we already passed the order no more modifications”
    Supreme Court Refuses to Reopen UGC Regulation Challenge: CJI Says “we already passed the order no more modifications”
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    Supreme Court Refuses to Reopen UGC Regulation Challenge: CJI Says “We Already Passed the Order, No More Modifications”

    The Supreme Court declined to entertain a fresh plea challenging Section 5(7) of the UGC Regulations, where the petitioner alleged discrimination in committee representation. The CJI made it clear that the Court has already passed its order and will not allow further modifications.

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    “AI Must Aid, Not Replace Judges”: CJI Surya Kant Warns Against Over-Reliance on Artificial Intelligence in Courts
    “AI Must Aid, Not Replace Judges”: CJI Surya Kant Warns Against Over-Reliance on Artificial Intelligence in Courts
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    “Law Cannot Remain a Fortress Alone”: CJI Surya Kant Urges Young Lawyers to Build an Open and Accessible Forum of Justice

    Speaking at NLU Jodhpur’s convocation, CJI Surya Kant said law must move from a “fortress” to a “forum” to ensure greater accessibility and fairness. He urged young lawyers to make the legal system simple, inclusive and responsive to society’s changing needs.

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    Policy Circulars Are Binding On Government Even If Executive In Nature: Supreme Court
    Policy Circulars Are Binding On Government Even If Executive In Nature: Supreme Court
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    Policy Circulars Are Binding On Government Even If Executive In Nature: Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court ruled that government policy decisions issued through circulars are binding and cannot be ignored without lawful amendment or justification. Any action taken in violation of such policy is arbitrary and breaches Article 14 of the Constitution of India.

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    Supreme Court to Hear Plea Seeking FIR Against Justice Yashwant Varma Today
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    Petition in SC Seeking FIR Against Immunity for Judges in Criminal Cases Amid Justice Yashwant Varma Controversy

    NEW DELHI: Today, 24th March, A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the legal immunity given to judges from immediate criminal prosecution. The petitioners, including lawyers and concerned citizens, have asked the court to review the 1991 judgment in K. Veeraswami v. Union of India, which requires the Chief Justice of India’s (CJI) approval before an FIR can be registered against a sitting judge.

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