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    Rule of Law Is Not a Welfare Scheme, It Protects Citizens: CJI Surya Kant Explains Limits on Government Power
    Rule of Law Is Not a Welfare Scheme, It Protects Citizens: CJI Surya Kant Explains Limits on Government Power
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    Rule of Law Is Not a Welfare Scheme, It Protects Citizens: CJI Surya Kant Explains Limits on Government Power

    CJI Surya Kant said the rule of law is not a welfare scheme or economic policy but a safeguard against arbitrary exercise of power. Speaking in Stockholm, he highlighted judicial independence, constitutional democracy and judicial review as essential tools to protect individual liberties.

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    Cops Raided Abhishek Banerjee's House at 3 AM: Calcutta HC Seeks Bengal Government Reply
    Cops Raided Abhishek Banerjee's House at 3 AM: Calcutta HC Seeks Bengal Government Reply
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    Cops Raided Abhishek Banerjee’s House at 3 AM: Calcutta HC Seeks Bengal Government Reply

    The Calcutta High Court sought a response from the West Bengal government on TMC’s plea challenging the police search at Abhishek Banerjee’s residence. The Court ordered preservation of CCTV footage and police recordings, while refusing interim relief until the State files its reply.

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    An Appeal Under Disguise of Review Should Not Be Entertained: Bombay HC Rejects LL.M Student’s Plea
    An Appeal Under Disguise of Review Should Not Be Entertained: Bombay HC Rejects LL.M Student’s Plea
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    An Appeal Under Disguise of Review Should Not Be Entertained: Bombay HC Rejects LL.M Student’s Plea

    The Bombay High Court dismissed a review plea filed by an LL.M. student of MNLU Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar seeking permission to appear for exams despite low attendance. The Court held review cannot act as an appeal and rejected attempts to reopen already decided issues.

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    Karthigai Deepam Row: Tamil Nadu Government Moves Supreme Court Against Madras HC Order Over Deepathoon
    Karthigai Deepam Row: Tamil Nadu Government Moves Supreme Court Against Madras HC Order Over Deepathoon
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    Karthigai Deepam Row: Tamil Nadu Government Moves Supreme Court Against Madras HC Order Over Deepathoon

    The Tamil Nadu government has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Madras High Court order permitting Karthigai Deepam to be lit at Deepathoon atop Thiruparankundram hill. The appeal concerns the stone lamp pillar’s location near a dargah in Madurai district.

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    West Bengal LoP Row: Calcutta HC Reserves Order On TMC MLA Appointment As Opposition Leader
    West Bengal LoP Row: Calcutta HC Reserves Order On TMC MLA Appointment As Opposition Leader
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    West Bengal LoP Row: Calcutta HC Reserves Order On TMC MLA Appointment As Opposition Leader

    The Calcutta High Court reserved its order on a plea challenging the appointment of rebel TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as Leader of Opposition, questioning the Speaker’s authority to ignore the party’s recommendation of Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay.

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    Three Or Four So-Called Senior Advocates Are Creating Havoc:  CJI Surya Kant On Repeated Recusal Of Punjab & Haryana HC Judges
    Three Or Four So-Called Senior Advocates Are Creating Havoc:  CJI Surya Kant On Repeated Recusal Of Punjab & Haryana HC Judges
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    Three Or Four So-Called Senior Advocates Are Creating Havoc:  CJI Surya Kant On Repeated Recusal Of Punjab & Haryana HC Judges

    The Supreme Court intervened after learning that four successive Benches of the Punjab and Haryana High Court recused from hearing a former judicial officer’s challenge against dismissal from service. CJI Surya Kant sought details but declined to transfer the case.

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    Why the House Is There?: Calcutta HC Questions WB Assembly Speaker Over Recognition of TMC MLA as LoP
    Why the House Is There?: Calcutta HC Questions WB Assembly Speaker Over Recognition of TMC MLA as LoP
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    Why the House Is There?: Calcutta HC Questions WB Assembly Speaker Over Recognition of TMC MLA as LoP

    The Calcutta High Court questioned the procedure followed in recognising the Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly, asking whether the Speaker can ignore the largest opposition party’s proposal and recognise another claimant amid rival LoP claims.

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    Transgender Amendment Act 2026| Scattered Opinion Should Be Avoided: Supreme Court Stays All HC Cases
    Transgender Amendment Act 2026| Scattered Opinion Should Be Avoided: Supreme Court Stays All HC Cases
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    Transgender Amendment Act 2026| Scattered Opinion Should Be Avoided: Supreme Court Stays All HC Cases

    The Supreme Court issued notice on Centre’s plea seeking transfer of petitions challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026 from various High Courts. The Court stayed proceedings and indicated it may hear the constitutional challenge.

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    Disputed Custody Matters Cannot Be Decided Through Habeas Corpus, Family Court Is The Appropriate Forum: Delhi HC Rejects Mother’s Plea
    Disputed Custody Matters Cannot Be Decided Through Habeas Corpus, Family Court Is The Appropriate Forum: Delhi HC Rejects Mother’s Plea
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    Disputed Custody Matters Cannot Be Decided Through Habeas Corpus, Family Court Is The Appropriate Forum: Delhi HC Rejects Mother’s Plea

    The Delhi High Court dismissed a mother’s habeas corpus plea seeking custody of her four-year-old daughter living with father in Singapore. The Court held disputed international custody matters should be decided by Family Court, not writ jurisdiction.

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    3-Member Committee For Jail Reforms: Jharkhand High Court Directs State To Improve Prison Facilities, Sets 10-Day Committee Deadline
    3-Member Committee For Jail Reforms: Jharkhand High Court Directs State To Improve Prison Facilities, Sets 10-Day Committee Deadline
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    3-Member Committee For Jail Reforms: Jharkhand High Court Directs State To Improve Prison Facilities, Sets 10-Day Committee Deadline

    The Jharkhand High Court directed the state government to constitute a three-member committee within 10 days to monitor jail conditions, inmate welfare, and facilities across prisons. The order was passed during suo motu proceedings following Supreme Court directions.

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