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    Criticising Supreme Court Judgments Is Not Contempt, Says CJI Bench
    Criticising Supreme Court Judgments Is Not Contempt, Says CJI Bench
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    Criticising Supreme Court Judgments Is Not Contempt, Says CJI Bench

    The Supreme Court said that criticism of its judgments is not an insult to the judiciary and people have the right to express different views. The Court clarified that criticism of judgments is different from allegations of corruption against the judiciary.

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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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    Expected To Be More Sensitive: Allahabad HC Slams Trial Court Judge for Leaving POCSO Verdict to Typist
    Expected To Be More Sensitive: Allahabad HC Slams Trial Court Judge for Leaving POCSO Verdict to Typist
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    Expected To Be More Sensitive: Allahabad HC Slams Trial Court Judge for Leaving POCSO Verdict to Typist

    The Allahabad High Court criticised a trial judge for permitting a typist to determine crucial parts of a verdict under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. High Court said trial court was expected to be sensitive.

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    "Judge's Order Being Set Aside Or Modified By Higher Court Not A Reflection Of His Ability, Integrity": Delhi High Court
    "Judge's Order Being Set Aside Or Modified By Higher Court Not A Reflection Of His Ability, Integrity": Delhi High Court
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    “Judge’s Order Being Set Aside Or Modified By Higher Court Not A Reflection Of His Ability, Integrity”: Delhi High Court

    The Delhi High Court said setting aside a lower court order does not question a judge’s integrity, with Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma making the remark while hearing an additional sessions judge’s plea seeking deletion of adverse observations.

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    Judges Must Uphold Their Oath and Judicial Dharma: Justice B.V. Nagarathna
    Judges Must Uphold Their Oath and Judicial Dharma: Justice B.V. Nagarathna
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    Judges Must Uphold Their Oath and Judicial Dharma: Justice B.V. Nagarathna

    Supreme Court Justice B.V. Nagarathna said judges must honour their oath and judicial dharma even when unpopular decisions risk their elevation or extensions. She stressed that judicial review must balance transformative constitutionalism with the basic structure through courts.

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    This is the grossest abuse of juridical office: Supreme Court Slams judicial officer Over Forged Criminal Case Filed Against Own Brother
    This is the grossest abuse of juridical office: Supreme Court Slams judicial officer Over Forged Criminal Case Filed Against Own Brother
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    This is the grossest abuse of juridical office: Supreme Court Slams judicial officer Over Forged Criminal Case Filed Against Own Brother

    The Supreme Court of India rebuked a West Bengal judicial officer for filing a forgery case against his brother via the Magistrate route instead of lodging a police complaint. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta termed it “the grossest abuse of juridical office,” urging action.

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    BREAKING| Calculated Move, A Deep Rooted Conspiracy: Supreme Court Imposes Blanket Ban on NCERT Textbook on Judicial Corruption
    BREAKING| Calculated Move, A Deep Rooted Conspiracy: Supreme Court Imposes Blanket Ban on NCERT Textbook on Judicial Corruption
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    BREAKING| Calculated Move, A Deep Rooted Conspiracy: Supreme Court Imposes Blanket Ban on NCERT Textbook on Judicial Corruption

    Today, on 26th February, the Supreme Court imposed a blanket ban on the NCERT textbook on judicial corruption, issued notice to the NCERT Director, stated “It is a calculated move… This is a deep rooted conspiracy!” and sought details of the National Syllabi Board members.

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    NCERT Row: “Portion On Judiciary Will Be Removed”, Say Government Sources After Supreme Court Concern
    NCERT Row: “Portion On Judiciary Will Be Removed”, Say Government Sources After Supreme Court Concern
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    BREAKING| Will Not Allow Anyone to Defame The Institution: CJI Surya Kant Slams NCERT Over Class 8 Book Claiming ‘Corruption in Judiciary’

    Today, On 25th February, The Supreme Court sharply criticised the new Class 8 NCERT Social Science textbook for sections alleging “corruption in the judiciary,” with CJI Surya Kant taking suo motu note. He said, “I will not allow anyone to defame the institution. Law will take its course.”

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    Don’t Misbehave In My Court, Be Careful. You’ve Seen Me in Chandigarh: CJI Surya Kant Warns Snr Adv Mathews Nedumpara
    Don’t Misbehave In My Court, Be Careful. You’ve Seen Me in Chandigarh: CJI Surya Kant Warns Snr Adv Mathews Nedumpara
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    Don’t Misbehave In My Court, Be Careful. You’ve Seen Me in Chandigarh: CJI Surya Kant Warns Snr Adv Mathews Nedumpara

    Today, On 23rd February, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant sternly rebuked Advocate Mathews Nedumpara for reckless submissions while mentioning a petition challenging the collegium system. Warning him of strict action, CJI said, “Be careful… you have seen me in Chandigarh and Delhi.”

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    Unnao Custodial Death Case| Surrender: Delhi High Court Orders Kuldeep Sengar's Brother Jaideep
    Unnao Custodial Death Case| Surrender: Delhi High Court Orders Kuldeep Sengar's Brother Jaideep
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    Unnao Custodial Death Case| Surrender: Delhi High Court Orders Kuldeep Sengar’s Brother Jaideep

    The Delhi High Court directed Jaideep Sengar, brother of Unnao rape convict Kuldeep Sengar, to surrender before jail authorities after upholding his conviction in the custodial death case linked to the survivor’s father,

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