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    Law Of Criminal Contempt Is Not Meant To Protect Judges’ Personal Prestige Or Ego: Rajasthan High Court
    Law Of Criminal Contempt Is Not Meant To Protect Judges’ Personal Prestige Or Ego: Rajasthan High Court
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    Law Of Criminal Contempt Is Not Meant To Protect Judges’ Personal Prestige Or Ego: Rajasthan High Court

    The Rajasthan High Court held that criminal contempt law does not protect judges’ personal ego. It clarified that personal criticism of a presiding officer, without affecting justice administration or scandalising the institution, ordinarily does not amount to criminal contempt.

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    Amit Shah Introduces FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 In Lok Sabha To Regulate Foreign Funds And Assets Of NGOs
    Amit Shah Introduces FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 In Lok Sabha To Regulate Foreign Funds And Assets Of NGOs
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    Amit Shah Introduces FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 In Lok Sabha To Regulate Foreign Funds And Assets Of NGOs

    Amit Shah introduced the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill, 2026 in Lok Sabha to address gaps in the 2010 FCRA law, especially managing foreign funds and assets after cancellation or lapse.

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    Major Judicial Upgrade: Supreme Court Collegium Approves Elevation of 8 Judges as Permanent
    Major Judicial Upgrade: Supreme Court Collegium Approves Elevation of 8 Judges as Permanent
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    Major Judicial Upgrade: Supreme Court Collegium Approves Elevation of 8 Judges as Permanent

    The Supreme Court Collegium on March 24, 2026 approved elevation of Additional Judges as Permanent Judges in Chhattisgarh High Court and Madras High Court, strengthening judicial capacity and ensuring continuity in adjudication.

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    “Collegium Not Perfect But Best for Now”: Former CJI B R Gavai Backs Current Judge Appointment System, Flags Delay by Government
    “Collegium Not Perfect But Best for Now”: Former CJI B R Gavai Backs Current Judge Appointment System, Flags Delay by Government
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    “Collegium Not Perfect But Best for Now”: Former CJI B R Gavai Backs Current Judge Appointment System, Flags Delay by Government

    Former CJI B R Gavai said the collegium system is currently the most suitable for India despite its flaws. He also urged the government to implement the National Litigation Policy to reduce court pendency.

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    “Collegium Failed to Protect Honest Judges in Past”: Justice Dipankar Datta Raises Serious Concern on Judicial Independence
    “Collegium Failed to Protect Honest Judges in Past”: Justice Dipankar Datta Raises Serious Concern on Judicial Independence
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    “Collegium Failed to Protect Honest Judges in Past”: Justice Dipankar Datta Raises Serious Concern on Judicial Independence

    Supreme Court Justice Dipankar Datta said the Collegium did not always protect judges who showed courage and integrity in the past. He warned that lack of protection may discourage judges from choosing ethics over career growth.

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    Supreme Court Designates Seven Former High Court Judges As Senior Advocates
    Supreme Court Designates Seven Former High Court Judges As Senior Advocates
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    Supreme Court Designates Seven Former High Court Judges As Senior Advocates

    The Supreme Court of India has designated seven former High Court judges as Senior Advocates following a Full Court meeting led by the Chief Justice of India. A March 19, 2026 notification grants retrospective effect from March 18, 2026.

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    Judicial Officer Accused in Hit-and-Run Case Dies of Suspected Cardiac Arrest After Supreme Court Moves Trial from Punjab to Delhi
    Judicial Officer Accused in Hit-and-Run Case Dies of Suspected Cardiac Arrest After Supreme Court Moves Trial from Punjab to Delhi
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    Judicial Officer Accused in Hit-and-Run Case Dies of Suspected Cardiac Arrest After Supreme Court Moves Trial from Punjab to Delhi

    Judicial magistrate Pankaj Garg, accused in a hit-and-run case, died of suspected cardiac arrest in Hoshiarpur after the Supreme Court of India transferred his trial from Punjab to Rohini, Delhi.

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    Senior Advocate Designation New Guidelines Notified: Supreme Court Ends Points System and Interviews
    Senior Advocate Designation New Guidelines Notified: Supreme Court Ends Points System and Interviews
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    Senior Advocate Designation New Guidelines Notified: Supreme Court Ends Points System and Interviews

    The Supreme Court of India issued the Guidelines for Designation of Senior Advocates, 2026, replacing 2023 norms, following Jitender @ Kalla vs State ruling, after Full Court approval on February 10, 2026, led by Chief Justice and judges nationwide.

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    Historic Move! Supreme Court Collegium Invokes Article 224A 5 Retired Judges Appoint as Ad-Hoc in Allahabad High Court
    Historic Move! Supreme Court Collegium Invokes Article 224A 5 Retired Judges Appoint as Ad-Hoc in Allahabad High Court
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    Historic Move! Supreme Court Collegium Invokes Article 224A, Appoints Five Retired Judges as Ad-Hoc Judges in Allahabad High Court

    Supreme Court Collegium, in a historic move approved appointing five retired judges as ad hoc judges of the Allahabad High Court under Article 224-A to reduce vacancies and pendency, ensuring faster justice delivery nationwide effectively.

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