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    You Just Want It on a Platter!: Supreme Court Refuses Plea for SC/ST Reservation in Bar Councils
    You Just Want It on a Platter!: Supreme Court Refuses Plea for SC/ST Reservation in Bar Councils
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    You Just Want It on a Platter!: Supreme Court Refuses Plea for SC/ST Reservation in Bar Councils

    Today, On 27th January, The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea seeking SC/ST reservation in Bar Councils, saying petitioners must approach authorities first. “Just because Court did something for women, you come! You just want it on a platter!” Bench remarked.

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    Collaboration Between Bar and Bench Is Key to Justice Delivery System: CJI Surya Kant
    Collaboration Between Bar and Bench Is Key to Justice Delivery System: CJI Surya Kant
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    Collaboration Between Bar and Bench Is Key to Justice Delivery System: CJI Surya Kant

    The Delhi High Court Bar Association celebrated Justice Surya Kant’s appointment as Chief Justice of India at the Main Court Building. In his address, CJI Kant emphasized, “Collaboration between bar and bench is crucial in the justice delivery system.”

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    Work of a Judge Is Not Just to Interpret Law, But Also To Uphold People’s Faith in the Judiciary: Justice Revati Mohite Dere
    Work of a Judge Is Not Just to Interpret Law, But Also To Uphold People’s Faith in the Judiciary: Justice Revati Mohite Dere
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    Work of a Judge Is Not Just to Interpret Law, But Also To Uphold People’s Faith in the Judiciary: Justice Revati Mohite Dere

    Before assuming office as Meghalaya Court Chief Justice, Justice Revati Mohite Dere said judges must uphold faith while interpreting law. Her transfer was cleared January 1, and she took oath as the court’s second woman Chief Justice.

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    Right to Higher Education, Though Not a Fundamental Right, Cannot Be Curtailed Lightly: Delhi High Court
    Right to Higher Education, Though Not a Fundamental Right, Cannot Be Curtailed Lightly: Delhi High Court
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    Right to Higher Education, Though Not a Fundamental Right, Cannot Be Curtailed Lightly: Delhi High Court

    The Delhi High Court held that pursuing higher or professional education, though not fundamental, imposes an affirmative duty on governments. Justice Jasmeet Singh said MBBS admissions cannot be rescinded without valid, genuine, and compelling reasons, even amid NEET-UG irregularities.

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    Madras High Court Orders Seizure of Book Allegedly Defaming Justice G R Swaminathan
    Madras High Court Orders Seizure of Book Allegedly Defaming Justice G R Swaminathan
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    Madras High Court Orders Seizure of Book Allegedly Defaming Justice G R Swaminathan

    The Madras High Court directed police to seize a book carrying offensive remarks and objectionable depictions against a sitting judge. Planned for a city book fair on January 8, it allegedly targeted Justice G. R. Swaminathan, the petitioner said.

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    Historic Milestone: Chhattisgarh High Court Achieves Benchmark 10% Reduction in Case Backlog in 2025
    Historic Milestone: Chhattisgarh High Court Achieves Benchmark 10% Reduction in Case Backlog in 2025
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    Historic Milestone: Chhattisgarh High Court Achieves Benchmark 10% Reduction in Case Backlog in 2025

    The High Court of Chhattisgarh achieved notable progress in 2025 by disposing more cases than were filed, reflecting strong commitment to timely justice. Pendency reduced from 84,305 to 75,667, marking a 10.25 percent decline overall during the year period

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    Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo: Centre Appoints New Chief Justice of Patna High Court
    Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo: Centre Appoints New Chief Justice of Patna High Court
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    Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo: Centre Appoints New Chief Justice of Patna High Court

    The President of India appointed Hon’ble Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo, a judge of the Orissa High Court, as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, effective upon taking charge, following a recommendation from the Supreme Court Collegium.

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    An Advocate’s Job Is to Defend in Court, Not on Public Platforms: High Court Slams Lawyer Booked for ‘Casteist Goons’ Remark
    An Advocate’s Job Is to Defend in Court, Not on Public Platforms: High Court Slams Lawyer Booked for ‘Casteist Goons’ Remark
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    An Advocate’s Job Is to Defend in Court, Not on Public Platforms: High Court Slams Lawyer Booked for ‘Casteist Goons’ Remark

    The Punjab and Haryana High Court held that free speech cannot justify terms like ‘casteist goons’, as such language unfairly criminalises entire communities. Justice Vinod S Bhardwaj rejected activist-lawyer Rajat Kalsan’s plea to quash the criminal case pending.

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    Law Is Not A Shortcut To Success, It Will Test You Before It Rewards You: CJI Surya Kant To Young Lawyers
    Law Is Not A Shortcut To Success, It Will Test You Before It Rewards You: CJI Surya Kant To Young Lawyers
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    Law Is Not A Shortcut To Success, It Will Test You Before It Rewards You: CJI Surya Kant To Young Lawyers

    Chief Justice of India Surya Kant urged young lawyers to see law not as a quick route to success but as a disciplined craft requiring patience and integrity, saying it will test them before offering any meaningful reward.

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    Year After Supreme Court Nod, High Courts Skip Ad-Hoc Judges Plan as Criminal Case Pendency Crosses 18 Lakh
    Year After Supreme Court Nod, High Courts Skip Ad-Hoc Judges Plan as Criminal Case Pendency Crosses 18 Lakh
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    Supreme Court Orders High Courts to Review All Pending UAPA Cases; Seeks Faster Trials Nationwide

    The Supreme Court has directed all High Court Chief Justices to review long-pending cases under laws like UAPA and ensure speedy trials. The court said the State must support accused facing “reverse burden” laws and prevent unnecessary delays.

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