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    Judiciary Can’t Dictate Legal Education Structure: Supreme Court in Plea to Reduce 5-Year Integrated LL.B to 4 Years
    Judiciary Can’t Dictate Legal Education Structure: Supreme Court in Plea to Reduce 5-Year Integrated LL.B to 4 Years
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    Judiciary Can’t Dictate Legal Education Structure: Supreme Court in Plea to Reduce 5-Year Integrated LL.B to 4 Years

    The Supreme Court of India will hear in April a PIL by Ashwini Upadhyay seeking a Legal Education Commission to reform legal studies, proposing a four-year LLB after Class 12. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant considered the plea.

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    “You Want Us to Run the Entire Country”: Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Sweeping Directions on Roads, Bridges and Public Safety
    “You Want Us to Run the Entire Country”: Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Sweeping Directions on Roads, Bridges and Public Safety
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    “You Want Us to Run the Entire Country”: Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Sweeping Directions on Roads, Bridges and Public Safety

    The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL seeking broad directions on maintenance of roads, bridges and electric wiring, calling the petition overly sweeping. The Bench remarked that the plea was like a “shopping mall” of reliefs and said such issues should be raised before the concerned High Courts.

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    “Why Should We Pretend We Know Medical Science?” — Supreme Court Refuses Plea to Make NAT Testing Mandatory in All Blood Banks
    “Why Should We Pretend We Know Medical Science?” — Supreme Court Refuses Plea to Make NAT Testing Mandatory in All Blood Banks
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    “Why Should We Pretend We Know Medical Science?” — Supreme Court Refuses Plea to Make NAT Testing Mandatory in All Blood Banks

    The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking mandatory NAT testing in all blood banks, saying such medical decisions must be taken by experts, not courts. The petitioner NGO was asked to submit its representation to State and UT health authorities for consideration.

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    WB SIR Row| Provide Full Logistical Support To Judges: Supreme Court Directs Bengal Govt & ECI
    WB SIR Row| Provide Full Logistical Support To Judges: Supreme Court Directs Bengal Govt & ECI
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    WB SIR Row| Provide Full Logistical Support To Judges: Supreme Court Directs Bengal Govt & ECI

    The Supreme Court directed the West Bengal government and Election Commission to provide logistical support to judicial officers conducting the special intensive revision of electoral rolls, noting they have handled over 10.16 lakh objections and claims regarding voter deletions.

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    Some Platforms Act In A Dangerous Way: Supreme Court 3-Judge Bench To Examine Validity Of Fact Check Units
    Some Platforms Act In A Dangerous Way: Supreme Court 3-Judge Bench To Examine Validity Of Fact Check Units
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    Some Platforms Act In A Dangerous Way: Supreme Court 3-Judge Bench To Examine Validity Of Fact Check Units

    The Supreme Court said key questions arise over validity of Fact-Check Units targeting misleading news about the government online, with Chief Justice Surya Kant stressing the need to balance regulation and constitutional values while referring the matter to a three-judge bench.

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    “Victim Has Right to Be Heard”: Supreme Court Allows Unnao Rape Survivor to Join CBI Plea Against Kuldeep Sengar’s Life Sentence Suspension
    “Victim Has Right to Be Heard”: Supreme Court Allows Unnao Rape Survivor to Join CBI Plea Against Kuldeep Sengar’s Life Sentence Suspension
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    “Victim Has Right to Be Heard”: Supreme Court Allows Unnao Rape Survivor to Join CBI Plea Against Kuldeep Sengar’s Life Sentence Suspension

    The Supreme Court allowed the Unnao rape survivor to become a party in the CBI’s plea challenging the suspension of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s life imprisonment. The court said victims must be heard in proceedings that directly affect their rights.

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    Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Plea Against IT Act’s No-Notice Tax Raids & Digital Device Seizure
    Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Plea Against IT Act’s No-Notice Tax Raids & Digital Device Seizure
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    Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Plea Against IT Act’s No-Notice Tax Raids & Digital Device Seizure

    The Supreme Court of India refused to hear a PIL challenging provisions of the Income Tax Act, 2025 permitting no-notice raids and digital searches, with a bench led by Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi.

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    Bar Council Election Row: Supreme Court to Hear Plea Challenging FIR Against Supervisory Committee
    Bar Council Election Row: Supreme Court to Hear Plea Challenging FIR Against Supervisory Committee
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    Bar Council Election Row: Supreme Court to Hear Plea Challenging FIR Against Supervisory Committee

    The Supreme Court of India will hear a plea challenging an FIR against the High-Powered Election Supervisory Committee overseeing state bar council elections, after Manan Kumar Mishra informed a bench led by Surya Kant.

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    Electoral Rolls Row: Supreme Court To Examine Plea On Deletion Of Voters In West Bengal SIR
    Electoral Rolls Row: Supreme Court To Examine Plea On Deletion Of Voters In West Bengal SIR
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    Electoral Rolls Row: Supreme Court To Examine Plea On Deletion Of Voters In West Bengal SIR

    Today, On 9th March, The Supreme Court agreed to consider a plea challenging the deletion of electors from the electoral rolls during West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR). A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi took note of submissions by senior advocate Maneka Guruswamy.

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    “Parliament Has Absolute Prerogative to Enact Law”: Supreme Court Says Centre’s Undertaking Cannot Bind Legislature in BNS Challenge
    “Parliament Has Absolute Prerogative to Enact Law”: Supreme Court Says Centre’s Undertaking Cannot Bind Legislature in BNS Challenge
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    “Parliament Has Absolute Prerogative to Enact Law”: Supreme Court Says Centre’s Undertaking Cannot Bind Legislature in BNS Challenge

    The Supreme Court ruled that Parliament is not bound by any undertaking given by the Centre before the Court while enacting a law. The remark came during the hearing on challenges to Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which replaces the old sedition provision.

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