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    My First Priority is Early Resolution of Pending Cases: CJI Surya Kant Shares Detailed Plan
    My First Priority is Early Resolution of Pending Cases: CJI Surya Kant Shares Detailed Plan
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    My First Priority is Early Resolution of Pending Cases: CJI Surya Kant Shares Detailed Plan

    Chief Justice of India Surya Kant reaffirmed his commitment to reducing pending cases, highlighting mediation and streamlined litigation at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. “My first priority will be a predictable timeline,” he said while unveiling his plan.

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    Who is Accountable For The 90,000 Pending Cases?: Supreme Court Slams Counsel Over Constant Adjournment Requests
    Who is Accountable For The 90,000 Pending Cases?: Supreme Court Slams Counsel Over Constant Adjournment Requests
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    Who is Accountable For The 90,000 Pending Cases?: Supreme Court Slams Counsel Over Constant Adjournment Requests

    Today, On 25th November, Supreme Court sharply questioned a lawyer over repeated adjournment requests, asking, “Who is accountable for the 90,000 pending cases in this court?” The Bench warned that constant delays only harm litigants and reflect a lack of preparation.

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    Supreme Court Slams Delays in Information Commissioner Appointments: “This Has Been Happening for 2 Years,” Says Prashant Bhushan
    Supreme Court Slams Delays in Information Commissioner Appointments: “This Has Been Happening for 2 Years,” Says Prashant Bhushan
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    Supreme Court Slams Delays in Information Commissioner Appointments: “This Has Been Happening for 2 Years,” Says Prashant Bhushan

    The Supreme Court questioned the Centre and States over huge vacancies and massive pendency in Information Commissions, calling for urgent action. Prashant Bhushan criticised repeated delays, warning that the Right to Information system is collapsing.

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    Supreme Court Restores Cheque Dishonour Case, Says Patna High Court Erred by Conducting ‘Roving Enquiry’
    Supreme Court Restores Cheque Dishonour Case, Says Patna High Court Erred by Conducting ‘Roving Enquiry’
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    ‘Staggeringly High’: Supreme Court Updates Guidelines to Clear Massive Backlog of Cheque Bounce Cases

    The Supreme Court flagged the “staggeringly high” pendency of cheque bounce cases in metro courts and issued fresh guidelines for quicker resolution. The new rules allow voluntary compromises, graded penalties, and probation benefits to ease the strain on the judicial system.

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    Time Has Come to Decriminalise All This: Supreme Court on Defamation Case Against The Wire
    Time Has Come to Decriminalise All This: Supreme Court on Defamation Case Against The Wire
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    Time Has Come to Decriminalise All This: Supreme Court on Defamation Case Against The Wire

    Today, On 22nd September, The Supreme Court, while hearing The Wire’s plea in a defamation case filed by ex-JNU professor Amita Singh, said, “Time has come to decriminalise all this,” tagging it with Rahul Gandhi’s pending matter.

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    Supreme Court calls for performance review system for High Court judges, warns against adjournment culture
    Supreme Court calls for performance review system for High Court judges, warns against adjournment culture
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    Decide Anticipatory and Regular Bail Pleas Within 2 Months of Filing: Supreme Court Directs High Courts & Trial Courts

    The Supreme Court has directed all High Courts and trial courts to ensure that anticipatory and regular bail applications are decided within two months from the date of filing, stressing timely justice and protection of constitutional ethos.

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    Supreme Court Flags Delay in Gangster Trials; Orders High-Level Meet on Special Courts
    Supreme Court Flags Delay in Gangster Trials; Orders High-Level Meet on Special Courts
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    Supreme Court Flags Delay in Gangster Trials; Orders High-Level Meet on Special Courts

    SC asks Centre, agencies to act fast on pending gangster trials, suggests hiring retired judges. Outcome of joint meeting to be filed before Oct 18.

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    Supreme Court Closes 18-Year Loophole, Restores Power of Consumer Forums to Enforce All Orders
    Supreme Court Closes 18-Year Loophole, Restores Power of Consumer Forums to Enforce All Orders
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    Supreme Court Closes 18-Year Loophole, Restores Power of Consumer Forums to Enforce All Orders

    The Supreme Court has ruled that consumer forums can enforce all their orders like civil court decrees, ending an 18-year gap caused by a 2002 amendment. The judgment ensures consumers get real justice and not just “paper victories.”

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    Stray Dog Multiple Hearings Vs 82,000 Pending Cases: National Judicial Data Grid Shows The Huge Backlog In Supreme Court
    Stray Dog Multiple Hearings Vs 82,000 Pending Cases: National Judicial Data Grid Shows The Huge Backlog In Supreme Court
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    Stray Dog Multiple Hearings Vs 82,000 Pending Cases: National Judicial Data Grid Shows The Huge Backlog In Supreme Court

    Stray dog multiple hearings vs 82,000 pending cases: National Judicial Data Grid reveals Supreme Court’s huge backlog, highlighting rising pendency and judicial delays impacting timely justice delivery.

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    Centre Approves Appointment of 5 New Judges to Allahabad High Court Amid Vacancy Crisis
    Centre Approves Appointment of 5 New Judges to Allahabad High Court Amid Vacancy Crisis
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    Centre Approves Appointment of 5 New Judges to Allahabad High Court Amid Vacancy Crisis

    The Central government has cleared the appointment of five judicial officers as judges of the Allahabad High Court. The move comes as the Court struggles with over 50% judicial vacancies.

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