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    ‘A Nation-Builder Thinks Beyond Today’s Dispute’: CJI Surya Kant’s Message to Young Lawyers at RGNUL
    ‘A Nation-Builder Thinks Beyond Today’s Dispute’: CJI Surya Kant’s Message to Young Lawyers at RGNUL
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    ‘A Nation-Builder Thinks Beyond Today’s Dispute’: CJI Surya Kant’s Message to Young Lawyers at RGNUL

    Chief Justice of India Surya Kant called on young lawyers to look beyond courtroom victories and focus on strengthening India’s constitutional values. Addressing RGNUL graduates, he stressed integrity, compassion and curiosity as the pillars of meaningful legal careers.

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    CJI Surya Kant to Lead ‘Mediation Awareness Walk’ in Goa, Attend National Conference on Dec 26
    CJI Surya Kant to Lead ‘Mediation Awareness Walk’ in Goa, Attend National Conference on Dec 26
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    CJI Surya Kant to Lead ‘Mediation Awareness Walk’ in Goa, Attend National Conference on Dec 26

    Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will lead a ‘Mediation Awareness Walk’ in Panaji, Goa, on December 26 to promote mediation as a people-centric dispute resolution method. He will also participate in a two-day national conference and symposium on mediation organised by the Bar Council of India.

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    “‘Language Is Not Just Communication, It Shapes Our Thinking’: CJI Surya Kant on Supreme Court Judgments in 16 Languages
    “‘Language Is Not Just Communication, It Shapes Our Thinking’: CJI Surya Kant on Supreme Court Judgments in 16 Languages
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    ‘Language Is Not Just Communication, It Shapes Our Thinking’: CJI Surya Kant on Supreme Court Judgments in 16 Languages

    Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said Supreme Court judgments are being translated into 16 languages to make justice accessible to common people. Speaking in Etawah, he stressed that language shapes culture, thinking and is a nation’s true heritage.

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    Supreme Court Collegium Picks Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo as Next Patna High Court Chief Justice
    Supreme Court Collegium Picks Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo as Next Patna High Court Chief Justice
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    Supreme Court Collegium Picks Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo as Next Patna High Court Chief Justice

    The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended Orissa High Court Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo for appointment as Chief Justice of the Patna High Court. The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by CJI Surya Kant on December 18.

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    BREAKING| This Kind Of Quorum Shopping Is Not Ok: CJI Surya Kant On Allegations Against Trial Court Judges
    BREAKING| This Kind Of Quorum Shopping Is Not Ok: CJI Surya Kant On Allegations Against Trial Court Judges
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    BREAKING| This Kind Of Quorum Shopping Is Not Ok: CJI Surya Kant On Allegations Against Trial Court Judges

    Today, On 17th December, Supreme Court said such quorum shopping is unacceptable, as CJI Surya Kant reacted to allegations against trial court judges. Senior Advocate Indira Jaising flagged last-minute complaints made to High Courts, leaving cases stranded when orders are due imminent.

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    “Acquittal Can’t Be Reversed Lightly”: Supreme Court Sets High Bar for Overturning Verdicts
    “Acquittal Can’t Be Reversed Lightly”: Supreme Court Sets High Bar for Overturning Verdicts
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    “Acquittal Can’t Be Reversed Lightly”: Supreme Court Sets High Bar for Overturning Verdicts

    The Supreme Court said an accused’s acquittal can be set aside only for “substantial and compelling reasons,” stressing that innocence is strengthened after acquittal. Appellate courts must interfere only in exceptional cases with strong legal grounds.

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    Supreme Court Mandates Clear Charts in Criminal Judgments to Speed Up Trials
    Supreme Court Mandates Clear Charts in Criminal Judgments to Speed Up Trials
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    Supreme Court Mandates Clear Charts in Criminal Judgments to Speed Up Trials

    The Supreme Court has directed all trial courts to use structured charts for witnesses, documents and evidence in criminal judgments. The move aims to improve clarity, readability and faster review of cases by appellate courts.

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    ‘Ineffective and Misused’: Supreme Court Flags Serious Gaps in India’s Anti-Dowry Laws
    ‘Ineffective and Misused’: Supreme Court Flags Serious Gaps in India’s Anti-Dowry Laws
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    ‘Ineffective and Misused’: Supreme Court Flags Serious Gaps in India’s Anti-Dowry Laws

    The Supreme Court said anti-dowry laws suffer from both poor enforcement and misuse, allowing the social evil to continue unchecked. Calling dowry eradication a constitutional necessity, the court issued strict directions for faster trials and stronger awareness measures.

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    CJI Surya Kant to Lead ‘Mediation Awareness Walk’ in Goa, Attend National Conference on Dec 26
    CJI Surya Kant to Lead ‘Mediation Awareness Walk’ in Goa, Attend National Conference on Dec 26
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    ‘Justice Must Be Felt, Not Just Filed’: CJI Surya Kant on Cost and Delay Blocking Access for Common Citizens

    CJI Surya Kant said high litigation costs and long court delays are blocking access to justice for ordinary citizens. He stressed that justice must be affordable, timely and humane to protect constitutional dignity.

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    “Agra Officials Rush After Emergency Call, Find CJI Already Standing at Airport”
    “Agra Officials Rush After Emergency Call, Find CJI Already Standing at Airport”
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    CJI Surya Kant Sets Clear Line on Judicial Appointments: “Merit, Integrity and Temperament Will Decide Elevations”

    Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has said that judicial appointments under the Collegium system will strongly prioritise merit, integrity, experience, and the right judicial temperament. He emphasised balanced transparency in the appointment process while safeguarding institutional integrity.

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