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    Timely Disposal Essential to Protect Undertrial Prisoners and Personal Liberty: SC Directs High Courts to Speed Up Bail Hearings
    Timely Disposal Essential to Protect Undertrial Prisoners and Personal Liberty: SC Directs High Courts to Speed Up Bail Hearings
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    Timely Disposal Essential to Protect Undertrial Prisoners and Personal Liberty: SC Directs High Courts to Speed Up Bail Hearings

    The Supreme Court issued directions for speedy disposal of pending bail applications nationwide, stressing protection of undertrial prisoners’ rights and personal liberty. A Bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant urged High Courts and investigating agencies to coordinate and avoid unnecessary delays.

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    Big Reform: Supreme Court Orders Women’s Reservation for SCBA Vice President Post
    Big Reform: Supreme Court Orders Women’s Reservation for SCBA Vice President Post
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    Big Reform: Supreme Court Orders Women’s Reservation for SCBA Vice President Post

    Supreme Court of India mandated reservation of SCBA Vice President post for women in upcoming elections. Bench led by CJI Surya Kant aimed to boost women’s representation in bar leadership roles.

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    CJI Surya Kant: “Bharat Cannot Become $10 Trillion Economy by Capital or Policy Alone”: Calls for Legal System Overhaul
    CJI Surya Kant: “Bharat Cannot Become $10 Trillion Economy by Capital or Policy Alone”: Calls for Legal System Overhaul
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    CJI Surya Kant: “Bharat Cannot Become $10 Trillion Economy by Capital or Policy Alone”: Calls for Legal System Overhaul

    CJI Surya Kant stressed that India’s $10 trillion dream depends on a strong, predictable legal system, not just policies or investments. He highlighted mediation, legal reforms, and technology as key drivers for boosting investor trust and economic growth.

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    ‘I Would’ve Politely Said No’: Justice Abhay S Oka Flags Political Inclination of Adhivakta Parishad, Stresses Judicial Neutrality
    ‘I Would’ve Politely Said No’: Justice Abhay S Oka Flags Political Inclination of Adhivakta Parishad, Stresses Judicial Neutrality
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    “Indian Judiciary Has Not Lived Up To Citizens’ Expectations”: Former SC Justice AS Oka

    Former Supreme Court of India judge A.S. Oka said the judiciary has not fully met public expectations, warning that self-congratulatory narratives overlook the real struggles faced by common litigants within the legal system.

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    Mediation Training Row: Petition Filed in Delhi High Court Against DHCBA-Only Eligibility at Samadhan
    Mediation Training Row: Petition Filed in Delhi High Court Against DHCBA-Only Eligibility at Samadhan
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    Mediation Training Row: Petition Filed in Delhi High Court Against DHCBA-Only Eligibility at Samadhan

    The Delhi High Court is hearing a plea challenging restriction of mediation training to Delhi High Court Bar Association members. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav sought responses from authorities regarding Samadhan training eligibility and listed the matter for April 16.

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    Courts and Police Carry Social Baggage Which Makes Them Reluctant to Proactively Tackle Rape Cases: Retired Justice Gita Mittal
    Courts and Police Carry Social Baggage Which Makes Them Reluctant to Proactively Tackle Rape Cases: Retired Justice Gita Mittal
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    Courts and Police Carry Social Baggage Which Makes Them Reluctant to Proactively Tackle Rape Cases: Retired Justice Gita Mittal

    Former Jammu and Kashmir High Court Chief Justice Gita Mittal highlighted that social prejudices influence even legally trained minds, affecting rape case handling, noting reluctance among police, magistrates, and judges due to stigma surrounding sexual offences.

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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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    “AI Must Aid, Not Replace Judges”: CJI Surya Kant Warns Against Over-Reliance on Artificial Intelligence in Courts
    “AI Must Aid, Not Replace Judges”: CJI Surya Kant Warns Against Over-Reliance on Artificial Intelligence in Courts
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    “Law Cannot Remain a Fortress Alone”: CJI Surya Kant Urges Young Lawyers to Build an Open and Accessible Forum of Justice

    Speaking at NLU Jodhpur’s convocation, CJI Surya Kant said law must move from a “fortress” to a “forum” to ensure greater accessibility and fairness. He urged young lawyers to make the legal system simple, inclusive and responsive to society’s changing needs.

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    District Courts Pecuniary Jurisdiction Hike: DHCBA Committee Opposes Proposal
    District Courts Pecuniary Jurisdiction Hike: DHCBA Committee Opposes Proposal
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    District Courts Pecuniary Jurisdiction Hike: DHCBA Committee Opposes Proposal

    The Delhi High Court Bar Association has opposed raising District Courts’ pecuniary jurisdiction from Rs 2 crore to Rs 20 crore, warning it may disrupt judicial efficiency, institutional balance, and effective administration of justice in Delhi city-wide legal system.

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