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    Security Rules for Retired Judges?: Allahabad High Court Seeks UP Govt’s Reply
    Security Rules for Retired Judges?: Allahabad High Court Seeks UP Govt’s Reply
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    Security Rules for Retired Judges?: Allahabad High Court Seeks UP Govt’s Reply

    The Allahabad High Court has sought a response from the Uttar Pradesh government on whether any security rules exist for retired High Court judges, highlighting concerns over judicial independence and post-retirement protection for constitutional office holders.

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    Year After Supreme Court Nod, High Courts Skip Ad-Hoc Judges Plan as Criminal Case Pendency Crosses 18 Lakh
    Year After Supreme Court Nod, High Courts Skip Ad-Hoc Judges Plan as Criminal Case Pendency Crosses 18 Lakh
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    Year After Supreme Court Nod, High Courts Skip Ad-Hoc Judges Plan as Criminal Case Pendency Crosses 18 Lakh

    Nearly a year after the Supreme Court allowed the appointment of ad-hoc judges to clear pending criminal cases, no high court has acted on the decision. With over 18 lakh criminal cases still pending, the constitutionally backed provision under Article 224A remains unused.

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    ‘Retired Judges Feel Uncomfortable Sitting With Juniors’: Supreme Court Modifies Ruling on Ad Hoc Judge Appointments
    ‘Retired Judges Feel Uncomfortable Sitting With Juniors’: Supreme‘Retired Judges Feel Uncomfortable Sitting With Juniors’: Supreme Court Modifies Ruling on Ad Hoc Judge AppointmentsCourt Modifies Ruling on Ad Hoc Judge Appointments
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    ‘Retired Judges Feel Uncomfortable Sitting With Juniors’: Supreme Court Modifies Ruling on Ad Hoc Judge Appointments

    The Supreme Court heard Lok Prahari’s plea on ad hoc judge appointments and addressed concerns raised by retired judges over bench composition. CJI Surya Kant said High Court Chief Justices may decide benches administratively, leading to a modification of the main judgment.

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    Provide Dignity or Abolish Tribunals: Supreme Court Slams Govt Over Poor Facilities for Retired Judges
    Provide Dignity or Abolish Tribunals: Supreme Court Slams Govt Over Poor Facilities for Retired Judges
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    Provide Dignity or Abolish Tribunals: Supreme Court Slams Govt Over Poor Facilities for Retired Judges

    Supreme Court slams government, stating “Provide dignity or abolish tribunals,” highlighting poor facilities for retired judges and warning that tribunals may be scrapped if conditions remain inadequate.

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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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    Retired Judges Slams Amit Shah: Unfortunate, Prejudicial Misinterpretation Of Justice Sudershan Reddy's Salwa Judum Verdict
    Retired Judges Slams Amit Shah: Unfortunate, Prejudicial Misinterpretation Of Justice Sudershan Reddy's Salwa Judum Verdict
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    Retired Judges Slams Amit Shah: Unfortunate, Prejudicial Misinterpretation Of Justice Sudershan Reddy’s Salwa Judum Verdict

    Retired judges slam Amit Shah over “unfortunate, prejudicial misinterpretation” of the Salwa Judum verdict, defending Sudershan Reddy and warning against political attacks undermining judiciary independence.

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    Supreme Court Rejects Plea Against Delhi High Court Rule Allowing Only Ex-Local Judges Senior Advocate Tag
    Supreme Court Rejects Plea Against Delhi High Court Rule Allowing Only Ex-Local Judges Senior Advocate Tag
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    Supreme Court Rejects Plea Against Delhi High Court Rule Allowing Only Ex-Local Judges Senior Advocate Tag

    Supreme Court upholds Delhi High Court rule barring retired judges from other states from applying for senior advocate status. CJI tells petitioner: “Why don’t you apply to the Supreme Court… In the Supreme Court, everybody can apply.”

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    "Don’t Rush to Contempt": Ex-Judges Back Lawyer Who Accused Justice GR Swaminathan of Caste Bias
    "Don’t Rush to Contempt": Ex-Judges Back Lawyer Who Accused Justice GR Swaminathan of Caste Bias
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    “Don’t Rush to Contempt”: Ex-Judges Back Lawyer Who Accused Justice GR Swaminathan of Caste Bias

    Eight retired Madras High Court judges urged restraint on contempt action against Advocate Vanchinathan. They said only the CJI can act on misconduct claims under SC’s 1995 precedent.

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    Despite Supreme Court Approval, HCs Still Reluctant to Appoint Ad-Hoc Judges to Clear Criminal Case Backlog
    Despite Supreme Court Approval, HCs Still Reluctant to Appoint Ad-Hoc Judges to Clear Criminal Case Backlog
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    Despite Supreme Court Approval, HCs Still Reluctant to Appoint Ad-Hoc Judges to Clear Criminal Case Backlog

    Despite the Supreme Court’s approval nearly five months ago, High Courts across the country remain hesitant to appoint ad-hoc judges, delaying efforts to reduce the mounting backlog of criminal cases pending before them.

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    Supreme Court Warns States: "Follow Medical Benefit Rules for Retired Judges or Face Contempt"
    Supreme Court Warns States: "Follow Medical Benefit Rules for Retired Judges or Face Contempt"
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    Supreme Court Warns States: “Follow Medical Benefit Rules for Retired Judges or Face Contempt”

    The Supreme Court clarified which State must pay medical expenses for retired High Court judges. States failing to comply face contempt action under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1981.

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