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    Criticising Supreme Court Judgments Is Not Contempt, Says CJI Bench
    Criticising Supreme Court Judgments Is Not Contempt, Says CJI Bench
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    Criticising Supreme Court Judgments Is Not Contempt, Says CJI Bench

    The Supreme Court said that criticism of its judgments is not an insult to the judiciary and people have the right to express different views. The Court clarified that criticism of judgments is different from allegations of corruption against the judiciary.

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    LPG Crisis Amid Iran-Israel War: “Trust the Government,” Centre Tells Bombay High Court as Steps Underway
    LPG Crisis Amid Iran-Israel War: “Trust the Government,” Centre Tells Bombay High Court as Steps Underway
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    LPG Crisis Amid Iran-Israel War: “Trust the Government,” Centre Tells Bombay High Court as Steps Underway

    The Centre assured the Bombay High Court that active diplomatic and policy measures are being taken to manage the LPG crisis caused by global disruptions. Urging trust, the government said domestic supply remains a priority, leading the Court to close the petition.

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    Excise Policy Case: CBI Opposes Adjournment Request by Arvind Kejriwal and Others in Challenge to Discharge Order
    Excise Policy Case: CBI Opposes Adjournment Request by Arvind Kejriwal and Others in Challenge to Discharge Order
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    Excise Policy Case: CBI Opposes Adjournment Request by Arvind Kejriwal and Others in Challenge to Discharge Order

    Today, On 16th March, In Excise Policy Case, CBI opposed the adjournment request by Arvind Kejriwal and others, but the Delhi High Court granted them time to respond to the petition challenging their discharge in the alleged liquor policy scam corruption case today.

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    Beant Singh Murder Case: Supreme Court Adjourns Jagtar Singh Hawara’s Jail Transfer Plea to March 11
    Beant Singh Murder Case: Supreme Court Adjourns Jagtar Singh Hawara’s Jail Transfer Plea to March 11
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    Beant Singh Murder Case: Supreme Court Adjourns Jagtar Singh Hawara’s Jail Transfer Plea to March 11

    Today, On 17th February, The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on Jagtar Singh Hawara’s plea seeking his transfer from Delhi’s Tihar Jail to a Punjab prison. The matter will now be taken up on March 11 for further consideration by the Bench.

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    PM Modi's Degree Row| Only to Sensationalise: Delhi University Tells High Court
    PM Modi's Degree Row| Only to Sensationalise: Delhi University Tells High Court
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    PM Modi’s Degree Row| Only to Sensationalise: Delhi University Tells High Court

    Delhi University told the Delhi High Court that appeals seeking disclosure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s degrees were merely attempts to sensationalize the issue. SG Tushar Mehta said “this is only to sensationalize. There is nothing in the matter,”

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    BREAKING | Shoe Hurling At Ex-CJI Gavai: Supreme Court To Hear SCBA’s Contempt Plea After 3 Weeks
    BREAKING | Shoe Hurling At Ex-CJI Gavai: Supreme Court To Hear SCBA’s Contempt Plea After 3 Weeks
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    BREAKING | Shoe Hurling At Ex-CJI Gavai: Supreme Court To Hear SCBA’s Contempt Plea After 3 Weeks

    Today, On 5th February, The Supreme Court will hear SCBA’s contempt plea on the shoe hurling incident after three weeks, with the Solicitor General set to examine draft guidelines. The CJI told the counsel, “Very well. You can take it at ease.”

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    “Border Sensitivity & National Security”: Centre Tells Supreme Court Sonam Wangchuk Detained for Instigating People
    “Border Sensitivity & National Security”: Centre Tells Supreme Court Sonam Wangchuk Detained for Instigating People
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    “Border Sensitivity & National Security”: Centre Tells Supreme Court Sonam Wangchuk Detained for Instigating People

    The Centre told the Supreme Court of India that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was detained under NSA for allegedly instigating people in a sensitive border area near Pakistan and China. The government said all legal safeguards were followed, while the Court will continue hearing the matter.

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    New Industrial Code Rules to Be Finalised by February-End: Centre Informs Delhi High Court
    New Industrial Code Rules to Be Finalised by February-End: Centre Informs Delhi High Court
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    New Industrial Code Rules to Be Finalised by February-End: Centre Informs Delhi High Court

    The Central government told the Delhi High Court it will finalise rules to implement the new industrial code by February-end. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said public objections and suggestions were already invited and the process is nearing completion soon.

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    “Collegium Failed to Protect Honest Judges in Past”: Justice Dipankar Datta Raises Serious Concern on Judicial Independence
    “Collegium Failed to Protect Honest Judges in Past”: Justice Dipankar Datta Raises Serious Concern on Judicial Independence
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    ‘Hinsa, Lobha, Kama, Krodha’: Justice Datta Says Human Greed and Anger Driving Modern Court Cases in India

    The Supreme Court observed that violence, greed, desire, and anger have become the main reasons behind rising litigation in India. Justice Dipankar Datta said courts cannot control these human traits through judicial orders, a view agreed with by the Chief Justice of India.

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    Lawyers Cannot Discuss Such Matters on Shows: SG Tushar Mehta Voices Displeasure Over Podcasts on Court Judgments
    Lawyers Cannot Discuss Such Matters on Shows: SG Tushar Mehta Voices Displeasure Over Podcasts on Court Judgments
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    Lawyers Cannot Discuss Such Matters on Shows: SG Tushar Mehta Voices Displeasure Over Podcasts on Court Judgments

    Today, On 15th January, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta warned that podcasts discussing court judgments could distort constitutional decisions, stressing that lawyers cannot discuss such matters on shows. His remarks came during SC hearings on ED petitions against Mamata Banerjee and senior police.

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