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    Historic Expansion: Ordinance Issued to Increase Supreme Court Judges from 34 to 38
    Historic Expansion: Ordinance Issued to Increase Supreme Court Judges from 34 to 38
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    Historic Expansion: Ordinance Issued to Increase Supreme Court Judges from 34 to 38

    The government has issued an ordinance amending the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956, raising the sanctioned strength of the apex court from 34 to 38, including the Chief Justice of India. This move adds four new judges to the Supreme Court.

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    Big Update in WB Polls: Ex-Calcutta HC Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam Resigns From SIR Appellate Tribunal
    Big Update in WB Polls: Ex-Calcutta HC Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam Resigns From SIR Appellate Tribunal
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    Big Update in WB Polls: Ex-Calcutta HC Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam Resigns From SIR Appellate Tribunal

    Former Calcutta High Court Chief Justice T. S. Sivagnanam, appointed as one of 19 retired judges serving as single-member Appellate Tribunals for Special Intensive Revision in West Bengal, resigned from his tribunal position on Thursday citing personal reasons.

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    Mandating 3-Year Legal Practice Helps Young Judges Understand Courtroom Operations: Justice Rajesh Bindal in Farewell Speech
    Mandating 3-Year Legal Practice Helps Young Judges Understand Courtroom Operations: Justice Rajesh Bindal in Farewell Speech
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    Mandating 3-Year Legal Practice Helps Young Judges Understand Courtroom Operations: Justice Rajesh Bindal in Farewell Speech

    Justice Rajesh Bindal said mandating prior legal practice before joining as munsiff or magistrate helps young judges understand courtroom operations and litigants’ realities. At his farewell by Supreme Court Bar Association, he reflected on evolving recruitment and training.

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    NCLT President Post Vacant Awaiting CJI's Recommendation Under Companies Act Provisions: Centre tells Delhi High Court
    NCLT President Post Vacant Awaiting CJI's Recommendation Under Companies Act Provisions: Centre tells Delhi High Court
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    NCLT President Post Vacant Awaiting CJI’s Recommendation Under Companies Act Provisions: Centre tells Delhi High Court

    The Union government told the Delhi High Court that appointment of a regular NCLT President remains pending since December 2025. The Centre stated it awaits recommendation from the Chief Justice of India under Companies Act provisions.

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    Three Years Of Practice Must For Civil Judges: Supreme Court Split Over Mandatory Experience Rule For Judicial Service
    Three Years Of Practice Must For Civil Judges: Supreme Court Split Over Mandatory Experience Rule For Judicial Service
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    Three Years Of Practice Must For Civil Judges: Supreme Court Split Over Mandatory Experience Rule For Judicial Service

    The Supreme Court of India witnessed a split among judges over the mandatory three-year bar-practice requirement for Civil Judge (Junior Division) appointments. While some stressed courtroom experience to counter coaching-centre influence, others warned the rule may exclude talented young law graduates.

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    40% Women in Trial Courts, But Govt Shows Casual Attitude in Appointing Female Judges to SC & HCs: Ex-CJI N. V. Ramana
    40% Women in Trial Courts, But Govt Shows Casual Attitude in Appointing Female Judges to SC & HCs: Ex-CJI N. V. Ramana
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    40% Women in Trial Courts, But Govt Shows Casual Attitude in Appointing Female Judges to SC & HCs: Ex-CJI N. V. Ramana

    Former Chief Justice of India N. V. Ramana said the government lacked intent to achieve gender parity despite women forming forty percent of trial court judiciary. He said, “Government showed casual attitude appointing women judges in higher courts.”

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    “But No Woman Judges”: Former J&K Chief Justice Gita Mittal Raises Concerns Over Collegium Appointments
    “But No Woman Judges”: Former J&K Chief Justice Gita Mittal Raises Concerns Over Collegium Appointments
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    “But No Woman Judges”: Former J&K Chief Justice Gita Mittal Raises Concerns Over Collegium Appointments

    Gita Mittal highlighted challenges women face entering and advancing in the judiciary, recalling a Delhi High Court collegium meeting where she questioned the absence of women during discussions on judicial appointments.

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    I Was Stalked When I Started Practising Law: Orissa HC Judge Justice Savitri Ratho Shares Shocking Early Career Experience
    I Was Stalked When I Started Practising Law: Orissa HC Judge Justice Savitri Ratho Shares Shocking Early Career Experience
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    I Was Stalked When I Started Practising Law: Orissa HC Judge Justice Savitri Ratho Shares Shocking Early Career Experience

    Orissa High Court Justice Savitri Ratho said, “I was stalked when I started practising law,” while speaking about the challenges faced by women lawyers. She shared the incident during a panel discussion on gender gaps in the judiciary at the Indian Women in Law conference held in the Supreme Court.

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    Institutional Intent Alone Is Not Sufficient: CJI Surya Kant Calls For Real Action To Improve Women’s Representation In Higher Judiciary
    Institutional Intent Alone Is Not Sufficient: CJI Surya Kant Calls For Real Action To Improve Women’s Representation In Higher Judiciary
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    Institutional Intent Alone Is Not Sufficient: CJI Surya Kant Calls For Real Action To Improve Women’s Representation In Higher Judiciary

    Surya Kant said institutional intent alone cannot improve women’s representation in the higher judiciary, urging High Court collegiums to consider deserving women lawyers and expand the zone of consideration so their elevation to the Bench becomes the norm.

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    Bombay High Court: Disability Certificate Valid Even If Doctor Didn’t Treat Injured Worker, Claim Can’t Be Rejected
    Bombay High Court: Disability Certificate Valid Even If Doctor Didn’t Treat Injured Worker, Claim Can’t Be Rejected
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    “We Cannot Just Appoint People Like You Appoint The Clerks”: Bombay High Court Prioritises Quality Over Speed in Appointments

    The Bombay High Court ruled that judicial appointments cannot be rushed and must prioritize merit and temperament over quick vacancy filling. The Court recalled its earlier order seeking a time-bound recruitment blueprint, emphasising quality in the subordinate judiciary.

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