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    Expected To Be More Sensitive: Allahabad HC Slams Trial Court Judge for Leaving POCSO Verdict to Typist
    Expected To Be More Sensitive: Allahabad HC Slams Trial Court Judge for Leaving POCSO Verdict to Typist
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    Expected To Be More Sensitive: Allahabad HC Slams Trial Court Judge for Leaving POCSO Verdict to Typist

    The Allahabad High Court criticised a trial judge for permitting a typist to determine crucial parts of a verdict under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. High Court said trial court was expected to be sensitive.

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    State Inquiry Cannot Overlap With Investigation: Supreme Court Rejects Plea Against Panel Reviewing SIT Report in Tirumala Laddu Row
    State Inquiry Cannot Overlap With Investigation: Supreme Court Rejects Plea Against Panel Reviewing SIT Report in Tirumala Laddu Row
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    State Inquiry Cannot Overlap With Investigation: Supreme Court Rejects Plea Against Panel Reviewing SIT Report in Tirumala Laddu Row

    Today, On 23rd February, The Supreme Court of India said during a plea on the Tirupati laddu adulteration row that the Andhra Pradesh cannot run an administrative inquiry parallel to its Court-ordered investigation. Reaffirming that action cannot overlap or interfere with investigation.

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    Calcutta High Court, SIR cases, 45 lakh disputed cases, judicial officers leave cancelled, voter list revision, Election Commission of India, West Bengal elections, electoral roll scrutiny, CCTV monitoring in courts, Supreme Court directive
    Calcutta High Court Cancels Judges’ Leave, 173 Officers to Clear 45 Lakh SIR Cases Before Voter List Deadline
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    Calcutta High Court Holds High-Level SIR Exercise Meeting Following Supreme Court Directive

    Today, On 21st February, A high-level meeting on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise was held at the Calcutta High Court , following Supreme Court directions. Chief Justice Sujoy Paul presided over the discussion to establish a judicial oversight framework mandated by the apex court.

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    Clear Case Of Police-Politician Nexus: Supreme Court Slams Andhra Police Over Probe Into Murder Case
    Clear Case Of Police-Politician Nexus: Supreme Court Slams Andhra Police Over Probe Into Murder Case
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    Clear Case Of Police-Politician Nexus: Supreme Court Slams Andhra Police Over Probe Into Murder Case

    Today, On 20th February, The Supreme Court criticised Andhra Police for mishandling the murder case involving YSRCP MLC Udaya Bhaskar, stating it was “a clear case of the nexus of Police and power,” and noting investigators hobnobbed with accused to facilitate bail.

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    Surprise Inspection: Rajasthan High Court Takes Disciplinary Action Against Eight Judicial Officers
    Surprise Inspection: Rajasthan High Court Takes Disciplinary Action Against Eight Judicial Officers
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    Surprise Inspection: Rajasthan High Court Takes Disciplinary Action Against Eight Judicial Officers

    The Rajasthan High Court placed eight judicial officers in APO status after a surprise inspection by Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma at its Heritage Building and nearby subordinate courts. The action came after Tuesday’s on-site review there.

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    Sabarimala Gold Theft Probe: Kerala High Court Allows Expansion of SIT Amid Serious Irregularity Allegations
    Sabarimala Gold Theft Probe: Kerala High Court Allows Expansion of SIT Amid Serious Irregularity Allegations
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    Sabarimala Gold Theft Probe: Kerala High Court Allows Expansion of SIT Amid Serious Irregularity Allegations

    The Kerala High Court has permitted the inclusion of two more Circle Inspector–rank officers in the SIT probing the alleged removal of gold from Sabarimala temple idols and structures. The Court said the expansion was needed due to the complexity and sensitive nature of the investigation and will review progress on January 14, 2026.

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    ED Can Seize Property for 180 Days Without Judge?: Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response
    ED Can Seize Property for 180 Days Without Judge?: Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response
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    ED Can Seize Property for 180 Days Without Judge?: Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response

    The Supreme Court on December 12 sought the Centre’s response to a petition by a sitting Karnataka MLA. She challenges the Enforcement Directorate’s power under PMLA to seize and retain assets without oversight for up to 180 days.

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    “Bar and Bench Are Two Wheels of Judiciary’s Golden Chariot”: Ex-CJI Bhushan Gavai at Nagpur HCBA Event
    “Bar and Bench Are Two Wheels of Judiciary’s Golden Chariot”: Ex-CJI Bhushan Gavai at Nagpur HCBA Event
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    Supreme Court Has Steadily Shaped And Reshaped Freedom Of Speech And Expression Over The Last 75 Years: Ex-CJI Gavai

    Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai said the Supreme Court has consistently shaped the meaning of free speech and expression for seventy-five years. He noted this steady evolution reflects the Court’s role in protecting freedoms in democracy.

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    Supreme Court Greenlights CPWD Water Tank Project Inside Delhi Ridge’s Buddha Jayanti Park Amid Tree Felling Worries
    Supreme Court Greenlights CPWD Water Tank Project Inside Delhi Ridge’s Buddha Jayanti Park Amid Tree Felling Worries
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    Supreme Court Greenlights CPWD Water Tank Project Inside Delhi Ridge’s Buddha Jayanti Park Amid Tree Felling Worries

    The Supreme Court has allowed CPWD to construct a water-storage facility and lay pipelines in Buddha Jayanti Park, part of the sensitive Delhi Ridge area. The decision comes despite concerns over possible tree felling and environmental impact raised during the hearing.

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