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    Timely Disposal Essential to Protect Undertrial Prisoners and Personal Liberty: SC Directs High Courts to Speed Up Bail Hearings
    Timely Disposal Essential to Protect Undertrial Prisoners and Personal Liberty: SC Directs High Courts to Speed Up Bail Hearings
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    Timely Disposal Essential to Protect Undertrial Prisoners and Personal Liberty: SC Directs High Courts to Speed Up Bail Hearings

    The Supreme Court issued directions for speedy disposal of pending bail applications nationwide, stressing protection of undertrial prisoners’ rights and personal liberty. A Bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant urged High Courts and investigating agencies to coordinate and avoid unnecessary delays.

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    "Inform Convicts First Before Appointing Amicus": Supreme Court Issues Key Directive to High Courts
    "Inform Convicts First Before Appointing Amicus": Supreme Court Issues Key Directive to High Courts
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    “Inform Convicts First Before Appointing Amicus Curiae”: Supreme Court Issues Key Directive to High Courts

    The Supreme Court has directed High Courts to notify convicts before appointing an amicus curiae to represent them. The move aims to ensure fair representation and prevent future legal disputes in long-pending criminal appeals.

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    Strengthen The Judicial Institution: Supreme Court To Issue Guidelines For High Courts On Delay In Judgments
    Strengthen The Judicial Institution: Supreme Court To Issue Guidelines For High Courts On Delay In Judgments
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    Strengthen The Judicial Institution: Supreme Court To Issue Guidelines For High Courts On Delay In Judgments

    The Supreme Court of India asked High Courts to respond to draft guidelines ensuring timely pronouncement of reserved judgments, stressing the need to address long-pending cases and improve judicial efficiency across trial and appellate courts.

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    High Courts Cannot Unsettle The Finality Of Apex Court Orders : Supreme Court
    High Courts Cannot Unsettle The Finality Of Apex Court Orders : Supreme Court
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    High Courts Cannot Unsettle The Finality Of Apex Court Orders : Supreme Court

    Supreme Court ruled that High Courts cannot disturb the finality of Apex Court orders. It added that non-parties affected by a judgment in rem may seek appropriate remedies in service matters.

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    “Extremely Disappointed”: Supreme Court Warns High Courts Over Long Delay in Bail and Anticipatory Bail Pleas
    “Extremely Disappointed”: Supreme Court Warns High Courts Over Long Delay in Bail and Anticipatory Bail Pleas
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    “Extremely Disappointed”: Supreme Court Warns High Courts Over Long Delay in Bail and Anticipatory Bail Pleas

    The Supreme Court expressed strong displeasure over the prolonged pendency of bail and anticipatory bail applications in several High Courts, calling it a serious threat to personal liberty. The Court warned that it may issue mandatory guidelines if High Court Chief Justices fail to ensure timely hearings in bail matters.

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    An Identifiable Ailment And It Needs To End: Supreme Court Slams High Court Judges For Delayed Judgments After Hearings
    An Identifiable Ailment And It Needs To End: Supreme Court Slams High Court Judges For Delayed Judgments After Hearings
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    An Identifiable Ailment And It Needs To End: Supreme Court Slams High Court Judges For Delayed Judgments After Hearings

    Today, On 3rd February, The Supreme Court firmly urged High Courts to stop reserving judgments for long periods without timely delivery or publication. Calling the delay an identifiable ailment that must end, the Court stressed the need to protect consumers of justice.

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    CJI Surya Kant: “Bharat Cannot Become $10 Trillion Economy by Capital or Policy Alone”: Calls for Legal System Overhaul
    CJI Surya Kant: “Bharat Cannot Become $10 Trillion Economy by Capital or Policy Alone”: Calls for Legal System Overhaul
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    “High Courts Are Real Guardians Of Rule Of Law For Common Citizens,” Says CJI Surya Kant

    Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said High Courts are the first and strongest protectors of the rule of law for ordinary people. He stressed that citizens should approach High Courts first, as they are vital, accessible centres of constitutional justice.

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    CJI Surya Kant: “Bharat Cannot Become $10 Trillion Economy by Capital or Policy Alone”: Calls for Legal System Overhaul
    CJI Surya Kant: “Bharat Cannot Become $10 Trillion Economy by Capital or Policy Alone”: Calls for Legal System Overhaul
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    Justice Delayed Is Not Only Justice Denied but It Is Justice Destroyed: CJI Surya Kant

    CJI Surya Kant stated, “Justice delayed is not only justice denied but it is justice destroyed.” He made these remarks at the Fali Nariman memorial lecture and during a felicitation program organized by the Bombay High Court.

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    High Courts Cannot Grant Indirect Protection to Accused In FIR Quashing Pleas: Supreme Court Set Aside Telangana HC Order
    High Courts Cannot Grant Indirect Protection to Accused In FIR Quashing Pleas: Supreme Court Set Aside Telangana HC Order
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    High Courts Cannot Grant Indirect Protection to Accused In FIR Quashing Pleas: Supreme Court Set Aside Telangana HC Order

    The Supreme Court set aside the Telangana High Court’s order granting indirect arrest protection while hearing an FIR quashing plea, reiterating that such relief cannot be granted without hearing the de facto complainant or recording prima facie grounds for quashing.

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    Year After Supreme Court Nod, High Courts Skip Ad-Hoc Judges Plan as Criminal Case Pendency Crosses 18 Lakh
    Year After Supreme Court Nod, High Courts Skip Ad-Hoc Judges Plan as Criminal Case Pendency Crosses 18 Lakh
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    Year After Supreme Court Nod, High Courts Skip Ad-Hoc Judges Plan as Criminal Case Pendency Crosses 18 Lakh

    Nearly a year after the Supreme Court allowed the appointment of ad-hoc judges to clear pending criminal cases, no high court has acted on the decision. With over 18 lakh criminal cases still pending, the constitutionally backed provision under Article 224A remains unused.

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