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    An Identifiable Ailment And It Needs To End: Supreme Court Slams High Court Judges For Delayed Judgments After Hearings
    An Identifiable Ailment And It Needs To End: Supreme Court Slams High Court Judges For Delayed Judgments After Hearings
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    An Identifiable Ailment And It Needs To End: Supreme Court Slams High Court Judges For Delayed Judgments After Hearings

    Today, On 3rd February, The Supreme Court firmly urged High Courts to stop reserving judgments for long periods without timely delivery or publication. Calling the delay an identifiable ailment that must end, the Court stressed the need to protect consumers of justice.

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    I Have Four and a Half Years of Service to Show Excellence, Keeping Sanatana Dharma in My Heart: Justice GR Swaminathan
    I Have Four and a Half Years of Service to Show Excellence, Keeping Sanatana Dharma in My Heart: Justice GR Swaminathan
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    I Have Four and a Half Years of Service to Show Excellence, Keeping Sanatana Dharma in My Heart: Justice GR Swaminathan

    Justice GR Swaminathan said Sanatana Dharma must remain central to one’s heart while serving in public roles, stressing that character goes beyond professional skill. He added that with four and a half years of service left he aims to excel.

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    Frivolous Attempt to Get Publicity: Supreme Court Rejects Lawyer’s Plea Against Rs.5 Lakh Penalty
    Frivolous Attempt to Get Publicity: Supreme Court Rejects Lawyer’s Plea Against Rs.5 Lakh Penalty
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    Frivolous Attempt to Get Publicity: Supreme Court Rejects Lawyer’s Plea Against Rs.5 Lakh Penalty

    Today, On 19th January, The Supreme Court rejected a plea challenging a Rs five lakh penalty imposed on a Lucknow lawyer. He claimed the court had announced only a Rs 25,000 fine, but was later penalized for filing a “frivolous” PIL case.

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    Blatant Misuse of Legal Process: Supreme Court Slams Abuse of Article 32, Dismisses Plea
    Blatant Misuse of Legal Process: Supreme Court Slams Abuse of Article 32, Dismisses Plea
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    Blatant Misuse of Legal Process: Supreme Court Slams Abuse of Article 32, Dismisses Plea

    Today, On 16th January, The Supreme Court slammed a petitioner for misusing Article 32, dismissing a plea while a related case was pending in the Bombay High Court. “Article 32 is being misused…for everything, one adjournment, file Article 32 here,” it said.

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    Shocking, Disgusting Conduct of a Judicial Officer: Supreme Court Slams MP Judge Over Alleged Urination in Train
    Shocking, Disgusting Conduct of a Judicial Officer: Supreme Court Slams MP Judge Over Alleged Urination in Train
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    Shocking, Disgusting Conduct of a Judicial Officer: Supreme Court Slams MP Judge Over Alleged Urination in Train

    Today, On 12th January, The Supreme Court expressed deep dismay over the alleged misconduct of a Madhya Pradesh civil judge during a train journey, including urinating in the compartment. “Shocking, Disgusting Conduct of a Judicial Officer,” the Court said, condemning the act.

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    Substantial Deficiencies in Inquiry: Uttarakhand High Court Reinstates Civil Judge, Sets Aside Dismissal
    Substantial Deficiencies in Inquiry: Uttarakhand High Court Reinstates Civil Judge, Sets Aside Dismissal
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    Substantial Deficiencies in Inquiry: Uttarakhand High Court Reinstates Civil Judge, Sets Aside Dismissal

    Uttarakhand High Court has set aside the dismissal of Civil Judge Deepali Sharma, ordering her full reinstatement with continuity of service and seniority. The bench found “substantial deficiencies in the inquiry” into allegations of forcing a minor girl into domestic work.

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    When There Is a Duty to Speak It's A Crime to Remain Silent: Justice MS Sonak’s Farewell Speech at the Bombay HC
    When There Is a Duty to Speak It's A Crime to Remain Silent: Justice MS Sonak’s Farewell Speech at the Bombay HC
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    When There Is a Duty to Speak It’s A Crime to Remain Silent: Justice MS Sonak’s Farewell Speech at the Bombay HC

    Justice MS Sonak bid farewell to the Bombay High Court before assuming charge as Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court. He urged the Bar to guide the judiciary and said criticism strengthens the institution despite discomfort and challenges.

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    Don't Forget The Judiciary Initially Convicted Sengar: CJI Slams Online Allegations Against Delhi HC Judges In Unnao Rape Case
    Don't Forget The Judiciary Initially Convicted Sengar: CJI Slams Online Allegations Against Delhi HC Judges In Unnao Rape Case
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    Don’t Forget The Judiciary Initially Convicted Sengar: CJI Slams Online Allegations Against Delhi HC Judges In Unnao Rape Case

    CJI Surya Kant slammed online criticism against Delhi High Court judges for granting bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar, warning against attempts to “browbeat” the system and reminding that the judiciary had initially convicted Sengar, urging arguments to remain within the courtroom.

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    Judiciary Is A Bridge Between Law And Justice, Judges Must Uphold Values: Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra
    Judiciary Is A Bridge Between Law And Justice, Judges Must Uphold Values: Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra
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    Judiciary Is A Bridge Between Law And Justice, Judges Must Uphold Values: Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra

    Judiciary Is A Bridge Between Law And Justice, Judges Must Uphold Values, said Supreme Court judge Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra. He highlighted the role of district judiciary while addressing a seminar at the Academy in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.

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    “Pay the Worker Before His Sweat Dries”: Madras High Court Slams Madurai Corporation, Orders Payment of Lawyer’s Dues
    “Pay the Worker Before His Sweat Dries”: Madras High Court Slams Madurai Corporation, Orders Payment of Lawyer’s Dues
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    I Am Tired, How Many Cases Am I To Haul Up?: Justice G R Swaminathan Slams Officials For Repeated Contempt Of Court

    Justice G R Swaminathan of the Madurai Bench expressed anguish over repeatedly summoning officials for contempt. He said citing law and order to defy court orders is unacceptable and reflects a serious breakdown of the legal framework system.

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