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    Justice Varma Impeachment Row| If VP Can Take on President’s Duties, Why Not Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman?: Supreme Court
    Justice Varma Impeachment Row| If VP Can Take on President’s Duties, Why Not Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman?: Supreme Court
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    Justice Varma Impeachment Row| If VP Can Take on President’s Duties, Why Not Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman?: Supreme Court

    Today, On 8th January, In the Justice Yashwant Varma Impeachment Row, The Supreme Court observed that if the Vice President can assume the President’s responsibilities when absent, then similarly, the Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman should also be empowered to perform the Chairman’s duties during the Chairman’s absence.

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    Law Must Speak Firmly, Decisively And Without Hesitation Against Drug Traffickers: CJI Surya Kant
    Law Must Speak Firmly, Decisively And Without Hesitation Against Drug Traffickers: CJI Surya Kant
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    Law Must Speak Firmly, Decisively And Without Hesitation Against Drug Traffickers: CJI Surya Kant

    Chief Justice of India Surya Kant stated that those involved in narcotics trafficking, organizing supply chains, and exploiting human vulnerability commit serious harm. He emphasised, “Law must speak firmly, decisively and without hesitation against drug traffickers.”

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    Judiciary Is A Bridge Between Law And Justice, Judges Must Uphold Values: Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra
    Judiciary Is A Bridge Between Law And Justice, Judges Must Uphold Values: Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra
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    Judiciary Is A Bridge Between Law And Justice, Judges Must Uphold Values: Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra

    Judiciary Is A Bridge Between Law And Justice, Judges Must Uphold Values, said Supreme Court judge Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra. He highlighted the role of district judiciary while addressing a seminar at the Academy in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.

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    “Pay the Worker Before His Sweat Dries”: Madras High Court Slams Madurai Corporation, Orders Payment of Lawyer’s Dues
    “Pay the Worker Before His Sweat Dries”: Madras High Court Slams Madurai Corporation, Orders Payment of Lawyer’s Dues
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    I Am Tired, How Many Cases Am I To Haul Up?: Justice G R Swaminathan Slams Officials For Repeated Contempt Of Court

    Justice G R Swaminathan of the Madurai Bench expressed anguish over repeatedly summoning officials for contempt. He said citing law and order to defy court orders is unacceptable and reflects a serious breakdown of the legal framework system.

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    Royalty Over Minerals: Centre Files Curative Plea In Supreme Court Against 9-Judge Ruling Upholding States’ Power to Tax Minerals
    Royalty Over Minerals: Centre Files Curative Plea In Supreme Court Against 9-Judge Ruling Upholding States’ Power to Tax Minerals
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    Royalty Over Minerals: Centre Files Curative Plea In Supreme Court Against 9-Judge Ruling Upholding States’ Power to Tax Minerals

    Today, On 27th November, The Centre has filed a curative plea in the Supreme Court challenging the 9-judge ruling that upheld States’ authority to tax minerals. This move revives a major federal dispute over mineral royalty, pricing, and constitutional powers.

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    CJI Surya Kant to Lead ‘Mediation Awareness Walk’ in Goa, Attend National Conference on Dec 26
    CJI Surya Kant to Lead ‘Mediation Awareness Walk’ in Goa, Attend National Conference on Dec 26
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    Swadeshi Jurisprudence Over Foreign Laws: Next CJI Surya Kant Calls for Strongly Rooted Indian Legal System

    CJI-designate Justice Surya Kant urged Indian courts to rely on Swadeshi jurisprudence instead of foreign rulings, stressing the need for a home-grown legal framework. He said Indian judgments must reflect the nation’s constitutional values and judicial maturity.

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    BREAKING| Not Our Work, Approach The University or Government: CJI Gavai Refuses PIL on Medical Syllabus
    BREAKING| Not Our Work, Approach The University or Government: CJI Gavai Refuses PIL on Medical Syllabus
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    BREAKING| Not Our Work, Approach The University or Government: CJI Gavai Refuses PIL on Medical Syllabus

    Today, On 19th September, The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL seeking changes in the medical syllabus, with CJI BR Gavai firmly stating, “This is not our work. We cannot decide what syllabus should or shouldn’t be. Approach the university or government.”

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    Transfer All Stray Dog Policy Petitions to Supreme Court for Uniform Consideration: Kerala High Court Directs Registrar General
    Transfer All Stray Dog Policy Petitions to Supreme Court for Uniform Consideration: Kerala High Court Directs Registrar General
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    Transfer All Stray Dog Policy Petitions to Supreme Court for Uniform Consideration: Kerala High Court Directs Registrar General

    Today, On 11th September, Kerala High Court has directed the Registrar General to transfer all petitions related to stray dog policy to the Supreme Court for uniform consideration, but clarified that cases challenging compensation in stray dog attack matters will remain with it.

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    BREAKING | Presidential Reference Row| Governor Is Not a Servant of Government, but an Independent Constitutional Office: Centre Tells Supreme Court
    BREAKING | Presidential Reference Row| Governor Is Not a Servant of Government, but an Independent Constitutional Office: Centre Tells Supreme Court
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    BREAKING | Presidential Reference Row| Governor Is Not a Servant of Government, but an Independent Constitutional Office: Centre Tells Supreme Court

    Today, on 10th September, In the ongoing Presidential Reference Row, the Centre told the Supreme Court that the Governor is not a servant of the government but an independent constitutional office, exercising implied discretion to uphold and defend the Constitution in crucial circumstances.

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    Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on 2018 PC Act Amendments Challenge: “How Does It Help Governance If Honest Decisions Are Targeted?”
    Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on 2018 PC Act Amendments Challenge: “How Does It Help Governance If Honest Decisions Are Targeted?”
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    Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on 2018 PC Act Amendments Challenge: “How Does It Help Governance If Honest Decisions Are Targeted?”

    Today, On 6th August, The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on petitions challenging the 2018 amendments to the Prevention of Corruption Act. It questioned how governance benefits when honest decisions are attacked by frivolous online allegations against officers.

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