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    Supreme Court Judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan Flags “5% UAPA Conviction Rate”, Warns Against Criminalising Dissent in Viksit Bharat Vision
    Supreme Court Judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan Flags “5% UAPA Conviction Rate”, Warns Against Criminalising Dissent in Viksit Bharat Vision
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    Supreme Court Judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan Flags “5% UAPA Conviction Rate”, Warns Against Criminalising Dissent in Viksit Bharat Vision

    Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan raised concerns over the low conviction rate under UAPA, questioning prolonged detentions without chargesheets. He stressed that Viksit Bharat cannot be achieved without tolerance for dissent, judicial independence, and equality for Dalits.

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    “AI Must Aid, Not Replace Judges”: CJI Surya Kant Warns Against Over-Reliance on Artificial Intelligence in Courts
    “AI Must Aid, Not Replace Judges”: CJI Surya Kant Warns Against Over-Reliance on Artificial Intelligence in Courts
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    “AI Must Aid, Not Replace Judges”: CJI Surya Kant Warns Against Over-Reliance on Artificial Intelligence in Courts

    CJI Surya Kant said Artificial Intelligence should support the judiciary by reducing delays and handling data, but must not replace judges in decision-making. He stressed that the final judgment must always remain in human hands to protect judicial independence and accountability.

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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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    “Collegium Failed to Protect Honest Judges in Past”: Justice Dipankar Datta Raises Serious Concern on Judicial Independence
    “Collegium Failed to Protect Honest Judges in Past”: Justice Dipankar Datta Raises Serious Concern on Judicial Independence
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    “Collegium Failed to Protect Honest Judges in Past”: Justice Dipankar Datta Raises Serious Concern on Judicial Independence

    Supreme Court Justice Dipankar Datta said the Collegium did not always protect judges who showed courage and integrity in the past. He warned that lack of protection may discourage judges from choosing ethics over career growth.

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    Raises Concerns About Efforts To Undermine A Sitting Judge’s Integrity: Lawyers & Academics Write to CJI Over Kejriwal’s Allegations Against Delhi HC Judge
    Raises Concerns About Efforts To Undermine A Sitting Judge’s Integrity: Lawyers & Academics Write to CJI Over Kejriwal’s Allegations Against Delhi HC Judge
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    Raises Concerns About Efforts To Undermine A Sitting Judge’s Integrity: Lawyers & Academics Write to CJI Over Kejriwal’s Allegations Against Delhi HC Judge

    A group of senior advocates, academics, and former officials wrote to the Chief Justice of India raising concerns over allegations by Arvind Kejriwal against a Delhi High Court judge, warning such claims without evidence threaten judicial independence.

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    Undermine Judicial Independence And Instill Fear Among Judges: Allahabad HC Bar Opposes Supreme Court’s Remarks On Judge’s Bail Record
    Undermine Judicial Independence And Instill Fear Among Judges: Allahabad HC Bar Opposes Supreme Court’s Remarks On Judge’s Bail Record
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    Undermine Judicial Independence And Instill Fear Among Judges: Allahabad HC Bar Opposes Supreme Court’s Remarks On Judge’s Bail Record

    The Allahabad High Court Bar Association opposed remarks by the Supreme Court of India on a High Court judge’s bail orders in dowry death cases, with President Rakesh Pandey calling them inappropriate and harmful to judicial independence.

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    CJI Surya Kant Calls for Child-Friendly Family Courts, Suggests Removing Black Robes and Police Uniforms
    CJI Surya Kant Calls for Child-Friendly Family Courts, Suggests Removing Black Robes and Police Uniforms
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    CJI Surya Kant Calls for Child-Friendly Family Courts, Suggests Removing Black Robes and Police Uniforms

    CJI Surya Kant suggested removing black robes and uniforms for judges, lawyers, and even police in family courts to create a more child-friendly environment. He emphasized making courts less intimidating and more focused on resolving emotional family disputes.

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    No One Can Dictate Me What Order To Pass: Delhi High Court On ED Plea Over Excise Policy Discharge Order
    No One Can Dictate Me What Order To Pass: Delhi High Court On ED Plea Over Excise Policy Discharge Order
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    No One Can Dictate Me What Order To Pass: Delhi High Court On ED Plea Over Excise Policy Discharge Order

    The Delhi High Court sought responses on ED’s plea to remove trial court remarks made while discharging Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, saying, “Nobody can stop me from passing an order… see how much strain you put on the judge.”

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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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    Agenda To Weaken, Threaten, Intimidate, Control the Judiciary: Snr. Adv. A.M. Singhvi On NCERT Textbook Chapter
    Agenda To Weaken, Threaten, Intimidate, Control the Judiciary: Snr. Adv. A.M. Singhvi On NCERT Textbook Chapter
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    Agenda To Weaken, Threaten, Intimidate, Control the Judiciary: Snr. Adv. A.M. Singhvi On NCERT Textbook Chapter

    Senior advocate A.M. Singhvi said a lawyer’s vigilance is society’s early warning system against the slow erosion of democratic values. He added that the sudden proposal may reflect an agenda to weaken or intimidate the judiciary, which only judges can address.

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