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    ‘If there is a case of the poor, call even in the middle of the night’: CJI Surya Kant recalls Supreme Court’s historic 3 AM hearing
    ‘If there is a case of the poor, call even in the middle of the night’: CJI Surya Kant recalls Supreme Court’s historic 3 AM hearing
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    ‘If There is a Case of the Poor, Call Even in the Middle of the Night’: CJI Surya Kant Recalls Supreme Court’s Historic 3 AM Hearing

    CJI Surya Kant said the Supreme Court is ready to sit even at midnight to deliver justice to the poor, rejecting luxury litigation by the rich. His remarks revive memories of the historic 3 AM Supreme Court hearing in 2015 in the Yakub Memon case.

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    ‘It is not the job of the ERO’: Supreme Court Told as SIR Row Deepens Over Citizenship Checks in Voter Rolls
    ‘It is not the job of the ERO’: Supreme Court Told as SIR Row Deepens Over Citizenship Checks in Voter Rolls
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    ‘It is not the job of the ERO’: Supreme Court Told as SIR Row Deepens Over Citizenship Checks in Voter Rolls

    The Supreme Court was informed that electoral registration officers have no authority to decide a voter’s citizenship. Petitioners said the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision suffered from major lapses and unlawful voter deletions.

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    “35–40 BLOs Have Died by Suicide”: Supreme Court Confronts Alarming Pressure in Special Intensive Revision Drive
    “35–40 BLOs Have Died by Suicide”: Supreme Court Confronts Alarming Pressure in Special Intensive Revision Drive
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    “35–40 BLOs Have Died by Suicide”: Supreme Court Confronts Alarming Pressure in Special Intensive Revision Drive

    The Supreme Court heard pleas on the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision, with lawyers highlighting extreme stress on BLOs, including suicides and FIRs. The Court said States must replace struggling workers and ensure no undue pressure is put on them.

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    “Statistics Are Telling”: Supreme Court Seeks Full 10-Year Record of Arunachal Contracts Linked to CM Pema Khandu’s Family
    “Statistics Are Telling”: Supreme Court Seeks Full 10-Year Record of Arunachal Contracts Linked to CM Pema Khandu’s Family
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    “Statistics Are Telling”: Supreme Court Seeks Full 10-Year Record of Arunachal Contracts Linked to CM Pema Khandu’s Family

    Supreme Court ordered the Arunachal Pradesh government to submit a complete statewide list of all public works contracts from 2015–2025 amid allegations involving firms linked to CM Pema Khandu’s family. The Court said the current “statistics are telling” and warned the State against withholding information.

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    PM-Led Panel to Meet on Dec 10 for CIC Appointments, Centre Tells Supreme Court
    PM-Led Panel to Meet on Dec 10 for CIC Appointments, Centre Tells Supreme Court
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    PM-Led Panel to Meet on Dec 10 for CIC Appointments, Centre Tells Supreme Court

    The Centre informed the Supreme Court that the PM-headed selection committee will meet on December 10 to choose the new Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners. The Court is monitoring delays as several CIC and SIC posts remain vacant nationwide.

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    BREAKING| Kerala SIR| ECI Not A Post Office To Blindly Accept Every Voter Form: Supreme Court
    BREAKING| Kerala SIR| ECI Not A Post Office To Blindly Accept Every Voter Form: Supreme Court
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    BREAKING| Kerala SIR| ECI Not A Post Office To Blindly Accept Every Voter Form: Supreme Court

    Today, On 26th November, The Supreme Court on Kerala SIR clarified that the Election Commission is not a post office to blindly accept every voter form. The Court stressed that each inclusion must follow a reasonable and fair process.

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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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    Consider Phased Ban on High-End Petrol & Diesel Cars: Supreme Court Pushes for Faster EV Adoption
    Consider Phased Ban on High-End Petrol & Diesel Cars: Supreme Court Pushes for Faster EV Adoption
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    Consider Phased Ban on High-End Petrol & Diesel Cars: Supreme Court Pushes for Faster EV Adoption

    The Supreme Court urged the government to phase out luxury petrol and diesel vehicles, promoting wider adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). Justice Surya Kant said banning high-end cars first “will not affect the common man.”

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    Delhi High Court slams “roving inquiry” plea, dismisses PIL seeking CBI probe into Hyatt Regency owner’s loan settlement with PNB, BOM
    Delhi High Court slams “roving inquiry” plea, dismisses PIL seeking CBI probe into Hyatt Regency owner’s loan settlement with PNB, BOM
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    Delhi High Court slams “roving inquiry” plea, dismisses PIL seeking CBI probe into Hyatt Regency owner’s loan settlement with PNB, BOM

    The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL by NGO Infrastructure Watchdog seeking a probe into Punjab National Bank and Bank of Maharashtra’s One-Time Settlement with Asian Hotels North, calling it speculative and unsupported by facts.

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    "Clips Were Altered and Not Original": Supreme Court Flags Tampered Audio Linked to Former Manipur CM N. Biren Singh
    "Clips Were Altered and Not Original": Supreme Court Flags Tampered Audio Linked to Former Manipur CM N. Biren Singh
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    “Clips Were Altered and Not Original”: Supreme Court Flags Tampered Audio Linked to Former Manipur CM N. Biren Singh

    The Supreme Court found four audio clips allegedly linking ex-CM N. Biren Singh to Manipur violence were tampered and unfit for voice comparison. The Bench directed that the NFSL report be shared with all parties before the next hearing on December 8.

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