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    SIR Process Challenge| Supreme Court Flags Massive Filings As CJI Says 'Week Declared Miscellaneous Due To Huge Spike In Cases'
    SIR Process Challenge| Supreme Court Flags Massive Filings As CJI Says 'Week Declared Miscellaneous Due To Huge Spike In Cases'
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    SIR Process Challenge| Supreme Court Flags Massive Filings As CJI Says ‘Week Declared Miscellaneous Due To Huge Spike In Cases’

    Today, On 15th December, The Supreme Court addressed a brief mentioning in the SIR process challenge, highlighting a surge in filings that week. CJI Surya Kant noted, “Week declared miscellaneous due to huge spike in cases,” indicating potential delays before the matter can be heard.

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    ‘If there is a case of the poor, call even in the middle of the night’: CJI Surya Kant recalls Supreme Court’s historic 3 AM hearing
    ‘If there is a case of the poor, call even in the middle of the night’: CJI Surya Kant recalls Supreme Court’s historic 3 AM hearing
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    No Oral Mentioning, All Urgent Cases Will Be Automatically Listed Within Two Days: CJI Surya Kant Launches Major Listing Reform from Dec 1

    No oral mentioning will be allowed as the Supreme Court introduces a new system where all urgent cases get automatically listed within two working days. CJI Surya Kant’s major reform from December 1 aims to ensure faster and predictable access to justice.

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    AI Could Resolve 60% of Our Litigation Backlog If Routine Cases Are Automated: Justice Manmohan
    AI Could Resolve 60% of Our Litigation Backlog If Routine Cases Are Automated: Justice Manmohan
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    AI Could Resolve 60% of Our Litigation Backlog If Routine Cases Are Automated: Justice Manmohan

    Supreme Court Judge Justice Manmohan said that artificial intelligence could resolve nearly sixty percent of India’s litigation backlog if routine, low-stakes offences are automated, explaining that many such matters are simple, repetitive, and easily handled by AI systems

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    Who is Accountable For The 90,000 Pending Cases?: Supreme Court Slams Counsel Over Constant Adjournment Requests
    Who is Accountable For The 90,000 Pending Cases?: Supreme Court Slams Counsel Over Constant Adjournment Requests
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    Who is Accountable For The 90,000 Pending Cases?: Supreme Court Slams Counsel Over Constant Adjournment Requests

    Today, On 25th November, Supreme Court sharply questioned a lawyer over repeated adjournment requests, asking, “Who is accountable for the 90,000 pending cases in this court?” The Bench warned that constant delays only harm litigants and reflect a lack of preparation.

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    CJI Surya Kant Inaugurates New SCAORA Office in Supreme Court, Strengthening Support for Advocates-on-Record
    CJI Surya Kant Inaugurates New SCAORA Office in Supreme Court, Strengthening Support for Advocates-on-Record
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    BREAKING | 53rd Chief Justice of India: Justice Surya Kant Takes Oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan

    Today, On 24th November, Justice Surya Kant took oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking a significant moment for the judiciary. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath as he formally succeeded outgoing CJI BR Gavai on Monday.

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    Mukul Rohatgi Responds to AG’s Justification for Supreme Court Absence: Ditching a Court Hearing Midway Is Not Done
    Mukul Rohatgi Responds to AG’s Justification for Supreme Court Absence: Ditching a Court Hearing Midway Is Not Done
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    Mukul Rohatgi Responds to AG’s Justification for Supreme Court Absence: Ditching a Court Hearing Midway Is Not Done

    Former Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi responded after AG R Venkataramani justified his Supreme Court absence, saying, “While international arbitration may hold significant financial value, it is fundamentally a commercial issue that pales before a constitutional challenge.”

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    BREAKING| Tribunal Reforms Act Case| I Became Judge at 42, Perhaps I Didn’t Have Enough Experience Then: CJI Gavai on 50-Year Age Rule
    BREAKING| Tribunal Reforms Act Case| I Became Judge at 42, Perhaps I Didn’t Have Enough Experience Then: CJI Gavai on 50-Year Age Rule
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    BREAKING| Tribunal Reforms Act Case| I Became Judge at 42, Perhaps I Didn’t Have Enough Experience Then: CJI Gavai on 50-Year Age Rule

    Today, On 7th November, CJI Gavai remarked, “I Became a Judge at 42, Perhaps I Didn’t Have Enough Experience Then,” during the Supreme Court hearing on the Tribunal Reforms Act case, as Senior Advocate Arvind Datar questioned the 50-year minimum age requirement for tribunal appointments.

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    BREAKING| Tribunal Reforms Act Case | Engaged in Govt’s High-Stakes Arbitration Case: Attorney General Justifies Absence from Hearing
    BREAKING| Tribunal Reforms Act Case | Engaged in Govt’s High-Stakes Arbitration Case: Attorney General Justifies Absence from Hearing
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    BREAKING| Tribunal Reforms Act Case | Engaged in Govt’s High-Stakes Arbitration Case: Attorney General Justifies Absence from Hearing

    Attorney General clarified that his absence in the Madras Bar Association case was not to delay proceedings but because he was leading the Government of India’s high-stakes arbitration against Reliance, after CJI Gavai expressed displeasure over adjournment.

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    Madras Bar Association Case| CJI Gavai Slams Repeated Adjournments : Very Unfair to the Court
    Madras Bar Association Case| CJI Gavai Slams Repeated Adjournments : Very Unfair to the Court
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    Madras Bar Association Case| CJI Gavai Slams Repeated Adjournments : Very Unfair to the Court

    Today, On 6th November, Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai expressed sharp displeasure over repeated adjournments in the Madras Bar Association case, remarking that it was “very unfair to the Court” and questioning how many more times such delays would be sought.

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    Delhi High Court Bar Association Opposes ‘Working Saturdays’ Rule, Cites No Consultation with Lawyers
    Delhi High Court Bar Association Opposes ‘Working Saturdays’ Rule, Cites No Consultation with Lawyers
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    Delhi High Court Bar Association Opposes ‘Working Saturdays’ Rule, Cites No Consultation with Lawyers

    The DHCBA has objected to the Delhi High Court’s decision requiring benches to work one Saturday every month, saying it causes “deep concern” and disrupts lawyers’ work-life balance. The Bar said the move was made without consulting advocates and urged the court to reconsider.

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