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    Any Complaint Against Public Servants Before Magistrate Must Be in Writing With Affidavit: Supreme Court
    Any Complaint Against Public Servants Before Magistrate Must Be in Writing With Affidavit: Supreme Court
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    Any Complaint Against Public Servants Before Magistrate Must Be in Writing With Affidavit: Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court has held that any complaint seeking a court-ordered investigation against a public servant under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita must be filed in writing and supported by an affidavit to prevent misuse and ensure accountability.

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    Releasing an Offender on Probation Does Not Remove the Stigma of Conviction: Supreme Court
    Releasing an Offender on Probation Does Not Remove the Stigma of Conviction: Supreme Court
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    Releasing an Offender on Probation Does Not Remove the Stigma of Conviction: Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court of India held that granting probation under the Probation of Offenders Act, 1958, does not erase the stigma of conviction. The Court said probation only substitutes the sentence, and the conviction remains, allowing departmental disciplinary action.

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    Aravalli Hills Row: Why the Supreme Court’s Stay Matters for India’s Environment
    Aravalli Hills Row: Why the Supreme Court’s Stay Matters for India’s Environment
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    Aravalli Hills Row: Why the Supreme Court’s Stay Matters for India’s Environment

    The Aravalli story highlights a major environmental battle after the Supreme Court stayed its November 20 order redefining the hills. The pause came after strong public and scientific pressure, reflecting growing concern over mining, ecology, and North India’s fragile environmental future.

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    Constitutional Validity of Talaq-e-Hasan: Supreme Court Schedules Hearing for 21st January, Orders Counter Within Four Weeks
    Constitutional Validity of Talaq-e-Hasan: Supreme Court Schedules Hearing for 21st January, Orders Counter Within Four Weeks
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    Concerns a Woman’s Dignity, How Can Such a Practice Be Encouraged?: Supreme Court Questions Validity of Talaq-e-Hasan

    Today, 19th November, Supreme Court questioned the Talaq-e-Hasan practice, saying it concerns a woman’s dignity and asking how such a practice can be encouraged in modern society, as it listed the matter for next Wednesday’s hearing amid growing constitutional scrutiny today.

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    BREAKING| 7-Year Bar Practice Qualifies Judicial Officers for District Judge Posts: Supreme Court’s Big Ruling
    BREAKING| 7-Year Bar Practice Qualifies Judicial Officers for District Judge Posts: Supreme Court’s Big Ruling
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    BREAKING| 7-Year Bar Practice Qualifies Judicial Officers for District Judge Posts: Supreme Court’s Big Ruling

    Today, On 9th October, Supreme Court rules that judicial officers who have completed 7 years of practice at the Bar before joining service are now eligible for appointment as District Judges. Minimum age for application set at 35 years.

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    Can Judicial Officer with 7+ Years at Bar Eligible for District Judge Post ?: Supreme Court Debates
    Can Judicial Officer with 7+ Years at Bar Eligible for District Judge Post ?: Supreme Court Debates
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    Can Judicial Officer with 7+ Years at Bar Eligible for District Judge Post ?: Supreme Court Debates

    Today, On 23rd September, Supreme Court debates whether judicial officers with seven or more years of experience under the Bar vacancies, can be eligible for direct recruitment as District Judges. The hearing focused on interpretation of Article 233 and past legal precedents.

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    BREAKING |Judicial Officer’s Eligibility for District Judge Appointment in Bar Vacancy: Supreme Court 5-Judge Bench Commences Hearing
    BREAKING |Judicial Officer’s Eligibility for District Judge Appointment in Bar Vacancy: Supreme Court 5-Judge Bench Commences Hearing
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    BREAKING |Judicial Officer’s Eligibility for District Judge Appointment in Bar Vacancy: Supreme Court 5-Judge Bench Commences Hearing

    Today, On 23rd September, A five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court has commenced hearing on the eligibility of judicial officers for appointment as district judges under Bar vacancies, addressing a crucial legal question with wide implications for judicial recruitment.

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    BREAKING |Judicial Officer’s Eligibility for District Judge Appointment in Bar Vacancy: Supreme Court 5-Judge Bench Commences Hearing
    BREAKING |Judicial Officer’s Eligibility for District Judge Appointment in Bar Vacancy: Supreme Court 5-Judge Bench Commences Hearing
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    BREAKING | Judicial Officer’s Eligibility for District Judge Appointment in Bar Vacancy : Supreme Court to Hear Case On September 23

    Today, On 12th September, The Supreme Court Constitution Bench agreed that it will hear on September 23 on whether a judicial officer with more than seven years’ bar experience before joining service can be considered eligible for appointment as a district judge in bar quota vacancies.

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    Supreme Court Dismisses POCSO Case: “Promise of Marriage & Consensual Relationship Do Not Constitute Rape”
    Supreme Court Dismisses POCSO Case: “Promise of Marriage & Consensual Relationship Do Not Constitute Rape”
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    Supreme Court Dismisses POCSO Case: “Promise of Marriage & Consensual Relationship Do Not Constitute Rape”

    The Supreme Court dismissed that a promise of marriage followed by a consensual relationship does not amount to rape, as it dismissed a POCSO case filed against a man who later withdrew his marriage proposal.

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