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    Aspersions Strike at Judicial Independence: Supreme Court Upholds Contempt Action Against Lawyer Over Remarks On HC Judge
    Aspersions Strike at Judicial Independence: Supreme Court Upholds Contempt Action Against Lawyer Over Remarks On HC Judge
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    Aspersions Strike at Judicial Independence: Supreme Court Upholds Contempt Action Against Lawyer Over Remarks On HC Judge

    The Supreme Court refused to interfere with the Bombay High Court’s decision to proceed with criminal contempt against advocate Nilesh C. Ojha. It said sensationalising cases and casting reckless aspersions undermines judicial independence and breaches advocate discipline standards.

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    Rahul Gandhi Citizenship Row| Petitioner Maligned The Court: Allahabad HC Judge Justice Subhash Vidyarthi Recuses From Hearing
    Rahul Gandhi Citizenship Row| Petitioner Maligned The Court: Allahabad HC Judge Justice Subhash Vidyarthi Recuses From Hearing
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    Rahul Gandhi Citizenship Row| Petitioner Maligned The Court: Allahabad HC Judge Justice Subhash Vidyarthi Recuses From Hearing

    Justice Subhash Vidyarthi recused himself in the Rahul Gandhi citizenship row after noting that BJP worker Vignesh Shishir sought public opinion on social media and tried to involve the CJI, leading the Court to see his conduct as undermining judicial integrity

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    High Courts Are Expected to Be Guardians of District Judiciary: Supreme Court Tells HCs to Avoid Harsh Remarks on Trial Judges
    High Courts Are Expected to Be Guardians of District Judiciary: Supreme Court Tells HCs to Avoid Harsh Remarks on Trial Judges
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    High Courts Are Expected to Be Guardians of District Judiciary: Supreme Court Tells HCs to Avoid Harsh Remarks on Trial Judges

    The Supreme Court of India set aside a Calcutta High Court order cancelling eight-year-old bail, calling it a perverse and illegal use of revisional powers. It said High Courts must act as guardians and avoid disparaging remarks against judicial officers.

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    I Had No Fault, My Words Were Twisted: Retiring Allahabad HC Judge Justice Shekhar Yadav Breaks Silence on Impeachment Notice
    I Had No Fault, My Words Were Twisted: Retiring Allahabad HC Judge Justice Shekhar Yadav Breaks Silence on Impeachment Notice
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    I Had No Fault, My Words Were Twisted: Retiring Allahabad HC Judge Justice Shekhar Yadav Breaks Silence on Impeachment Notice

    Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav retired after impeachment notice over Vishwa Hindu Parishad remarks controversy. He claimed statements were twisted, denied bias, and said he was unfairly targeted despite no fault, defending judicial integrity during farewell address.

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    Discharged Institutional Responsibilities With Integrity: CJI Surya Kant Praises Justice Rajesh Bindal
    Discharged Institutional Responsibilities With Integrity: CJI Surya Kant Praises Justice Rajesh Bindal
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    Discharged Institutional Responsibilities With Integrity: CJI Surya Kant Praises Justice Rajesh Bindal

    Chief Justice of India praised outgoing Rajesh Bindal, noting he not only fulfilled adjudicatory duties but also upheld institutional integrity. And he maintained an unparalleled record for disposal of cases consistency.

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    Justice Yashwant Varma Resigns Ahead of Impeachment, Third Sitting Judge in India’s History to Step Down
    Justice Yashwant Varma Resigns Ahead of Impeachment, Third Sitting Judge in India’s History to Step Down
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    Justice Yashwant Varma Resigns Ahead of Impeachment, Third Sitting Judge in India’s History to Step Down

    Justice Yashwant Varma has resigned from the Allahabad High Court, becoming the third sitting judge in India’s history to step down amid imminent impeachment proceedings. His exit abruptly halts an accountability process that gained momentum in Parliament recently.

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    You Tried to Sell a Judge in The Open Market: Supreme Court Slams Lawyer, Refuses Bail in Rs.30 Lakh Bribery Scandal
    You Tried to Sell a Judge in The Open Market: Supreme Court Slams Lawyer, Refuses Bail in Rs.30 Lakh Bribery Scandal
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    You Tried to Sell a Judge in The Open Market: Supreme Court Slams Lawyer, Refuses Bail in Rs.30 Lakh Bribery Scandal

    The Supreme Court took a firm stand against corruption as it refused to hear the bail plea of a 70-year-old lawyer accused of seeking a Rs.30-lakh bribe, stating he attempted to “sell the judiciary.” The bench told him, “You tried to sell a judge in the open market.”

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    AI Should Improve Speed, Not Replace Judicial Reasoning: Punjab and Haryana HC Restricts Judges from Using Artificial Intelligence Tools
    AI Should Improve Speed, Not Replace Judicial Reasoning: Punjab and Haryana HC Restricts Judges from Using Artificial Intelligence Tools
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    AI Should Improve Speed, Not Replace Judicial Reasoning: Punjab and Haryana HC Restricts Judges from Using Artificial Intelligence Tools

    The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed judicial officers not to rely on AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot and Meta AI for drafting judgments or legal research, the court also warned that any violation will be treated seriously.

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    MP HC vs BJP MLA: Suo Motu Criminal Contempt Against Sanjay Pathak Initiated For Contacting Judge in Pending Case
    MP HC vs BJP MLA: Suo Motu Criminal Contempt Against Sanjay Pathak Initiated For Contacting Judge in Pending Case
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    MP HC vs BJP MLA: Suo Motu Criminal Contempt Against Sanjay Pathak Initiated For Contacting Judge in Pending Case

    The Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered suo motu criminal contempt proceedings against BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak for allegedly contacting a judge over a pending case. The bench found prima facie contempt, directing registry action and listing the matter for hearing next week.

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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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