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    You Cannot Try to Crumble the Judiciary of This Country: Supreme Court Slams NGO for Article 32 Plea Against Its Own Judgment
    You Cannot Try to Crumble the Judiciary of This Country: Supreme Court Slams NGO for Article 32 Plea Against Its Own Judgment
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    You Cannot Try to Crumble the Judiciary of This Country: Supreme Court Slams NGO for Article 32 Plea Against Its Own Judgment

    Today, On 12th December, A tense moment arose in the Supreme Court when an NGO filed a writ petition seeking to overturn one of the Court’s own judgments. The Bench warned the petitioner, saying, “Let this serve as a message. You cannot try to crumble the judiciary of this country.”

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    Historic Step: Supreme Court Designates Four Former High Court Judges as Senior Advocates
    Historic Step: Supreme Court Designates Four Former High Court Judges as Senior Advocates
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    Historic Step: Supreme Court Designates Four Former High Court Judges as Senior Advocates

    In a landmark Full Court decision on December 10, 2025, the Supreme Court exercised its constitutional powers to confer Senior Advocate status on four retired High Court judges, marking a significant moment for the Indian legal fraternity.

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    44 SC/HC Former Judges Stand Firm Against ‘Motivated Attacks’ on CJI Surya Kant Over Rohingya Remarks
    44 SC/HC Former Judges Stand Firm Against ‘Motivated Attacks’ on CJI Surya Kant Over Rohingya Remarks
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    44 SC/HC Former Judges Stand Firm Against ‘Motivated Attacks’ on CJI Surya Kant Over Rohingya Remarks

    A group of 44 retired Supreme Court and High Court judges has condemned the “motivated” campaign targeting CJI Surya Kant over his remarks in the Rohingya case. They said routine legal questions were twisted into false allegations of prejudice, harming judicial independence.

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    “A Sporting Judiciary”: Farhan Dubash & Savitri Ratho Lead Winners at National Judges’ Badminton Championship
    “A Sporting Judiciary”: Farhan Dubash & Savitri Ratho Lead Winners at National Judges’ Badminton Championship
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    “A Sporting Judiciary”: Farhan Dubash & Savitri Ratho Lead Winners at National Judges’ Badminton Championship

    Justice Farhan Dubash and Justice Savitri Ratho clinched top honours at the Judges’ National Badminton Championship in New Delhi. The inaugural event saw 70+ judges compete in a spirited display of fitness, camaraderie, and sportsmanship.

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    “Jo Aaj Sahib-e-Masnad Hai, Kal Nahi Honge”: Justice Atul Sreedharan’s Poetic Farewell from Madhya Pradesh High Court
    “Jo Aaj Sahib-e-Masnad Hai, Kal Nahi Honge”: Justice Atul Sreedharan’s Poetic Farewell from Madhya Pradesh High Court
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    “Jo Aaj Sahib-e-Masnad Hai, Kal Nahi Honge”: Justice Atul Sreedharan’s Poetic Farewell from Madhya Pradesh High Court

    Justice Atul Sreedharan quoted poet Rahat Indori at his farewell from the Madhya Pradesh High Court, reflecting on impermanence as he moves to the Allahabad High Court. Bar leaders voiced concern over his frequent transfers and judicial independence.

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    Centre Clears 24 Allahabad High Court Judges, Withholds Names of Adnan Ahmad and Jai Krishna Upadhyay Despite Collegium Nod
    Centre Clears 24 Allahabad High Court Judges, Withholds Names of Adnan Ahmad and Jai Krishna Upadhyay Despite Collegium Nod
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    Centre Clears 24 Allahabad High Court Judges, Withholds Names of Adnan Ahmad and Jai Krishna Upadhyay Despite Collegium Nod

    Out of 26 names cleared by the Supreme Court Collegium, the Centre approved 24 for the Allahabad High Court. Advocates Adnan Ahmad and Jai Krishna Upadhyay were kept pending, raising concerns over selective appointments.

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    Supreme Court calls for performance review system for High Court judges, warns against adjournment culture
    Supreme Court calls for performance review system for High Court judges, warns against adjournment culture
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    Supreme Court Calls for a Performance Review System for High Court Judges, Warns Against Adjournment Culture

    The Supreme Court stressed the need for a performance evaluation mechanism for High Court judges to ensure efficiency and accountability. The Bench also cautioned that repeated adjournments harm credibility and erode public trust in the judiciary.

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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 Begins at Home: Delhi High Court Stands Up for Its Law Researchers
    Justice Begins at Home: Delhi High Court Stands Up for Its Law Researchers
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    Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Announces Salary Hike for Law Researchers of Delhi High Court Judges

    Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced a salary hike for law researchers attached to Delhi High Court judges. The announcement comes while the High Court is already hearing a case on the pending implementation of their revised pay.

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    Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant: "High Court Judges Must Ask Themselves Every Night – Have I Repaid the System?”
    Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant: "High Court Judges Must Ask Themselves Every Night – Have I Repaid the System?”
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    Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant: “High Court Judges Must Ask Themselves Every Night – Have I Repaid the System?”

    Justice Surya Kant of the Supreme Court stressed that some High Court judges underperform despite their potential and urged daily self-reflection. He called legal aid “constitutional oxygen” and promoted mediation as a tool to heal disputes.

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