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    “Why Are You Calling Counter Affidavit?” : Allahabad High Court Drops Criminal Contempt Case Against Advocate After Unconditional Apology
    “Why Are You Calling Counter Affidavit?” : Allahabad High Court Drops Criminal Contempt Case Against Advocate After Unconditional Apology
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    “Why Are You Calling Counter Affidavit?” : Allahabad High Court Drops Criminal Contempt Case Against Advocate After Unconditional Apology

    The Allahabad High Court dropped criminal contempt proceedings against an advocate after he tendered an unconditional apology for his remarks in open court. The Court accepted his apology, noting his remorse and assurance that such conduct would not be repeated.

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    Geographical Constraints Must Not Block Justice: CJI Surya Kant
    Geographical Constraints Must Not Block Justice: CJI Surya Kant
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    Geographical Constraints Must Not Block Justice: CJI Surya Kant

    Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said access to justice must transcend geography while inaugurating the Kargil District Court Complex in Ladakh, marking a significant step toward strengthening judicial infrastructure in remote regions.

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    CJI Surya Kant Inaugurates Leh District Court Complex & LLSA Building, Boosts Access to Justice in Ladakh
    CJI Surya Kant Inaugurates Leh District Court Complex & LLSA Building, Boosts Access to Justice in Ladakh
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    CJI Surya Kant Inaugurates Leh District Court Complex & LLSA Building, Boosts Access to Justice in Ladakh

    Chief Justice of India Surya Kant inaugurated a modern district court complex and LLSA building in Leh to strengthen judicial infrastructure. The new facilities aim to improve access to justice and efficiency in Ladakh’s legal system.

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    ‘Set Judge’ Remark Row: AAP’s Saurabh Bharadwaj Urges CJI to Initiate Contempt Action Against Delhi CM
    ‘Set Judge’ Remark Row: AAP’s Saurabh Bharadwaj Urges CJI to Initiate Contempt Action Against Delhi CM
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    ‘Set Judge’ Remark Row: AAP’s Saurabh Bharadwaj Urges CJI to Initiate Contempt Action Against Delhi CM

    AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj has urged the CJI to take suo motu contempt action against Delhi CM Rekha Gupta over her alleged “set judge” remark. He claimed the statement attempts to defame the judiciary and weaken public trust in the courts.

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    Param Bir Singh vs Lilavati Trust: Bombay High Court Bars Both Sides From Publishing Defamatory Content in Media
    Param Bir Singh vs Lilavati Trust: Bombay High Court Bars Both Sides From Publishing Defamatory Content in Media
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    Param Bir Singh vs Lilavati Trust: Bombay High Court Bars Both Sides From Publishing Defamatory Content in Media

    The Bombay High Court directed the Lilavati Kirtilal Mehta Trust and Param Bir Singh to avoid publishing alleged defamatory content against each other. Justice Milind N. Jadhav passed an interim order in a defamation suit seeking damages and injunction.

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    AI-Generated Fake Judgments Becoming a Global Menace: Supreme Court
    AI-Generated Fake Judgments Becoming a Global Menace: Supreme Court
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    AI-Generated Fake Judgments Becoming a Global Menace: Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court of India warned against fabricated AI-generated judgments being cited in courts, calling it a growing menace globally. The bench of Rajesh Bindal and Vijay Bishnoi urged caution while relying on such material.

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    Prioritise Women Candidates in Judicial Appointments: CJI Surya Kant Writes to High Courts for Higher Women Representation in Judiciary
    Prioritise Women Candidates in Judicial Appointments: CJI Surya Kant Writes to High Courts for Higher Women Representation in Judiciary
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    Prioritise Women Candidates in Judicial Appointments: CJI Surya Kant Writes to High Courts for Higher Women Representation in Judiciary

    Chief Justice of India Surya Kant urged High Courts to prioritise women in judicial appointments. Most courts agreed, amid low female representation, with only 116 of 813 High Court judges being women, highlighting gender imbalance in judiciary.

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    POCSO Case: Allahabad High Court Grants Bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand, Says “Greater Care And Caution” Needed
    POCSO Case: Allahabad High Court Grants Bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand, Says “Greater Care And Caution” Needed
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    POCSO Case: Allahabad High Court Grants Bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand, Says “Greater Care And Caution” Needed

    The Allahabad High Court granted anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand in a POCSO case, noting delays in FIR, medical report issues, and procedural violations. The Court said the allegations require “greater care and caution” and granted relief from arrest.

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    You Had No Mandate to Enter Somebody’s House: Karnataka High Court Slams MVI Over Lamborghini Seizure
    You Had No Mandate to Enter Somebody’s House: Karnataka High Court Slams MVI Over Lamborghini Seizure
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    You Had No Mandate to Enter Somebody’s House: Karnataka High Court Slams MVI Over Lamborghini Seizure

    The Karnataka High Court quashed proceedings over alleged Lamborghini tax evasion, with Justice M Nagaprasanna rebuking an inspector for illegal seizure, ordering inquiry, stressing officials must act within law.

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    Issuance of Summons to an Accused Is a Serious Matter and Cannot Be Done Mechanically: Bombay High Court Quashes Order Against In-Laws
    Issuance of Summons to an Accused Is a Serious Matter and Cannot Be Done Mechanically: Bombay High Court Quashes Order Against In-Laws
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    Issuance of Summons to an Accused Is a Serious Matter and Cannot Be Done Mechanically: Bombay High Court Quashes Order Against In-Laws

    The Bombay High Court quashed a Magistrate’s order summoning in-laws, with Justice Ashwin D. Bhobe stressing issuing process is a “serious matter” requiring judicial application of mind to facts, allegations, and supporting evidence.

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