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    ‘Eye-Opener for Entire Country’: Supreme Court Slams UP IAS Officers Over Illegal Buildings Crackdown
    ‘Eye-Opener for Entire Country’: Supreme Court Slams UP IAS Officers Over Illegal Buildings Crackdown
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    ‘Eye-Opener for Entire Country’: Supreme Court Slams UP IAS Officers Over Illegal Buildings Crackdown

    The Supreme Court criticised Uttar Pradesh authorities for failing to act on illegal constructions, calling the case a national “eye-opener.” It ordered strict action, including demolition of unauthorised setbacks, warning officials against ignoring the rule of law.

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    MP HC vs BJP MLA: Suo Motu Criminal Contempt Against Sanjay Pathak Initiated For Contacting Judge in Pending Case
    MP HC vs BJP MLA: Suo Motu Criminal Contempt Against Sanjay Pathak Initiated For Contacting Judge in Pending Case
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    MP HC vs BJP MLA: Suo Motu Criminal Contempt Against Sanjay Pathak Initiated For Contacting Judge in Pending Case

    The Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered suo motu criminal contempt proceedings against BJP MLA Sanjay Pathak for allegedly contacting a judge over a pending case. The bench found prima facie contempt, directing registry action and listing the matter for hearing next week.

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    Entrepreneurs Need Not Fear Shutdowns Over Protests; Industrial Growth Is the Need of the Hour: Kerala High Court
    Entrepreneurs Need Not Fear Shutdowns Over Protests; Industrial Growth Is the Need of the Hour: Kerala High Court
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    Entrepreneurs Need Not Fear Shutdowns Over Protests; Industrial Growth Is the Need of the Hour: Kerala High Court

    The Kerala High Court urged political parties to assure voters that entrepreneurs will not face shutdowns due to baseless protests. It added that once a unit has all legal clearances, local bodies cannot deny licences based on flimsy objections.

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    “Most Polarised State”: Supreme Court Sends Central Forces to Protect Judges on SIR duty in West Bengal
    “Most Polarised State”: Supreme Court Sends Central Forces to Protect Judges on SIR duty in West Bengal
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    “Most Polarised State”: Supreme Court Sends Central Forces to Protect Judges on SIR duty in West Bengal

    The Supreme Court ordered deployment of central armed forces to protect judicial officers after they were gheraoed and attacked in West Bengal during electoral roll revision work. The Court called the incident a serious attack on the rule of law and sought explanation from top state officials.

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    Allahabad High Court Orders Removal of 72 Illegal Advocate Chambers Near Lucknow District Court
    Allahabad High Court Orders Removal of 72 Illegal Advocate Chambers Near Lucknow District Court
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    Allahabad High Court Orders Removal of 72 Illegal Advocate Chambers Near Lucknow District Court

    The Allahabad High Court directed the Lucknow Nagar Nigam to begin legal action for removing 72 illegal encroachments near the District and Sessions Court. These structures included advocate chambers and small shops surrounding the old High Court premises.

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    Judges Must Uphold Their Oath and Judicial Dharma: Justice B.V. Nagarathna
    Judges Must Uphold Their Oath and Judicial Dharma: Justice B.V. Nagarathna
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    Judges Must Uphold Their Oath and Judicial Dharma: Justice B.V. Nagarathna

    Supreme Court Justice B.V. Nagarathna said judges must honour their oath and judicial dharma even when unpopular decisions risk their elevation or extensions. She stressed that judicial review must balance transformative constitutionalism with the basic structure through courts.

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    Sanctity of the Lawyer-Client Relationship Violated: Delhi HC Slams DDA for Withholding Advocate’s Fees
    Sanctity of the Lawyer-Client Relationship Violated: Delhi HC Slams DDA for Withholding Advocate’s Fees
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    Sanctity of the Lawyer-Client Relationship Violated: Delhi HC Slams DDA for Withholding Advocate’s Fees

    The Delhi High Court criticized the DDA for delaying an advocate’s rightful fees, stressing that public bodies must act honourably. The court said such conduct undermines the rule of law and damages the sanctity of the lawyer-client relationship.

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    Public Outrage Can’t Decide Guilt: Supreme Court Says Truth, Not Popular Opinion, Must Guide Investigations
    Public Outrage Can’t Decide Guilt: Supreme Court Says Truth, Not Popular Opinion, Must Guide Investigations
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    Public Outrage Can’t Decide Guilt: Supreme Court Says Truth, Not Popular Opinion, Must Guide Investigations

    The Supreme Court said public anger in high-profile cases is understandable but cannot control investigations or court decisions. Justice must be based on evidence and impartial inquiry, not media pressure or majority sentiment.

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    Judicial Leadership Suffers When Judges Pretend They Are  Perfect: CJI Surya Kant
    Judicial Leadership Suffers When Judges Pretend They Are  Perfect: CJI Surya Kant
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    Judicial Leadership Suffers When Judges Pretend They Are  Perfect: CJI Surya Kant

    Chief Justice Surya Kant said true judicial leadership grows through honesty, self-reflection, and humility, not pretended perfection, urging judges to embrace learning and reform. Speaking at meeting of Commonwealth Judicial Educators, he proposed Body to unite bench and educators.

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    Successive FIRs Appeared to Be a Conscious Attempt to Keep an Accused Behind Bars: Supreme Court Slams Jharkhand Police
    Successive FIRs Appeared to Be a Conscious Attempt to Keep an Accused Behind Bars: Supreme Court Slams Jharkhand Police
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    Successive FIRs Appeared to Be a Conscious Attempt to Keep an Accused Behind Bars: Supreme Court Slams Jharkhand Police

    The Supreme Court of India criticised Jharkhand Police for filing successive FIRs to prolong custody despite bail granted earlier orders. A bench of Aravind Kumar and P. B. Varale ordered release, noting abuse of process.

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