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    Justice PK Mishra Recuses From Jacqueline Fernandez's ED Case Says "My Son Appeared For The Government"
    Justice PK Mishra Recuses From Jacqueline Fernandez's ED Case Says "My Son Appeared For The Government"
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    Justice PK Mishra Recuses From Jacqueline Fernandez’s ED Case Says “My Son Appeared For The Government”

    Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra recused himself from hearing Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea in the Rs 200-crore money laundering case involving Sukesh Chandrashekhar, citing a conflict of interest arising from a connected matter. The Supreme Court directed that the case be listed on June 25 before a different Bench.

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    Fair Reporting Of Open Court Orders Cannot Amount To Contempt Of Court Even If Unsigned: Punjab And Haryana High Court
    Fair Reporting Of Open Court Orders Cannot Amount To Contempt Of Court Even If Unsigned: Punjab And Haryana High Court
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    Fair Reporting Of Open Court Orders Cannot Amount To Contempt Of Court Even If Unsigned: Punjab And Haryana High Court

    The Punjab and Haryana High Court held that fair and accurate reporting of judicial orders pronounced in open court does not amount to contempt merely because the order remains unsigned, reaffirming the principles of open justice, press freedom, and transparency in judicial proceedings.

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    Added by Mistake: Rajasthan High Court Deletes Its Own Critical Remarks on Transgender Bill
    Added by Mistake: Rajasthan High Court Deletes Its Own Critical Remarks on Transgender Bill
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    Added by Mistake: Rajasthan High Court Deletes Its Own Critical Remarks on Transgender Bill

    The Rajasthan High Court has deleted its own critical remarks on the transgender rights amendment bill, saying they were added by mistake. The Court clarified that paragraphs from its March verdict were unintended and have now been removed.

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    “No Judge-Specific Data on Corruption Complaints”: Supreme Court Tells Delhi High Court in RTI Case
    “No Judge-Specific Data on Corruption Complaints”: Supreme Court Tells Delhi High Court in RTI Case
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    “No Judge-Specific Data on Corruption Complaints”: Supreme Court Tells Delhi High Court in RTI Case

    The Supreme Court told the Delhi High Court that it does not maintain judge-wise records of corruption or misconduct complaints. The Court said collecting such information would require diverting significant resources and may also be exempt under the RTI Act.

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    “Mercy vs Mankind Case Does Not Exist”: Supreme Court Raises Concern Over AI-Drafted Pleadings
    “Mercy vs Mankind Case Does Not Exist”: Supreme Court Raises Concern Over AI-Drafted Pleadings
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    “Mercy vs Mankind Case Does Not Exist”: Supreme Court Raises Concern Over AI-Drafted Pleadings

    The Supreme Court of India warned against careless dependence on artificial intelligence after fake precedents and misquoted judgments surfaced, stressing judicial integrity and professional responsibility. Surya Kant observed that unchecked AI use in pleadings risks credibility, urging lawyers to.

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    Paperless Courts Cannot Be Ignored; Handwritten Orders Not Acceptable in e-Courts Era: Supreme Court Slams Tribunals
    Paperless Courts Cannot Be Ignored; Handwritten Orders Not Acceptable in e-Courts Era: Supreme Court Slams Tribunals
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    Paperless Courts Cannot Be Ignored; Handwritten Orders Not Acceptable in e-Courts Era: Supreme Court Slams Tribunals

    The Supreme Court of India criticised the Hyderabad Motor Accident Claims Tribunal for issuing handwritten, often illegible orders despite investment in digitalisation. It stressed that the e-Courts project, now in its third phase, requires progress toward paperless courts.

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    Supreme Court Allows Uttarakhand Judicial Officer to Appear for HPJS Exam After HC Denial
    Supreme Court Allows Uttarakhand Judicial Officer to Appear for HPJS Exam After HC Denial
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    Supreme Court Allows Uttarakhand Judicial Officer to Appear for HPJS Exam After HC Denial

    The Supreme Court allowed a serving Uttarakhand judicial officer to appear in the Himachal Pradesh Judicial Services examination, overturning an unexplained denial by the High Court. Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan quashed the rejection, reinforcing standards in recruitment.

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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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    Responsibility of the Guilty Officer Needs to Be Fixed: Supreme Court Slams Registry After Same FIR Listed Before Two Benches
    Responsibility of the Guilty Officer Needs to Be Fixed: Supreme Court Slams Registry After Same FIR Listed Before Two Benches
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    Responsibility of the Guilty Officer Needs to Be Fixed: Supreme Court Slams Registry for Mis-Listing Connected Petitions Before Different Benches

    The Supreme Court sought a detailed explanation from its Registry after two petitions arising from the same FIR and impugned order were listed before separate Benches, directing the facts be placed before the Chief Justice and accountability fixed accordingly.

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    “‘Persistence Always Beats Privilege’: Delhi HC Chief Justice Hails CJI Surya Kant’s Inspiring Rise”
    “‘Persistence Always Beats Privilege’: Delhi HC Chief Justice Hails CJI Surya Kant’s Inspiring Rise”
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    “Justice Must Be Predictable, Not a Matter of Chance”: CJI Surya Kant Unveils Unified Judicial Policy to Strengthen Public Trust

    CJI Surya Kant said courts must prioritise personal liberty and ensure predictable decisions to strengthen public trust. He introduced the Unified Judicial Policy to bring consistency, technology and clarity across all courts in India.

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