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    ‘Bulldozer is that language even a crooked person understands’: BJP MP reacts to CJI Gavai’s remark on rule of law
    ‘Bulldozer is that language even a crooked person understands’: BJP MP reacts to CJI Gavai’s remark on rule of law
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    CJI Gavai on Bulldozer Verdict: “Immense Satisfaction as It Dealt with Human Problems”

    Chief Justice of India B R Gavai said the Supreme Court’s bulldozer action judgment gave him “immense satisfaction” as it focused on protecting families from arbitrary harassment. He credited Justice K V Viswanathan equally for the landmark ruling that set pan-India guidelines.

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    Supreme Court Dismisses NUJS Professor’s POSH Complaint Against VC, Orders Allegations Be Permanently Recorded
    Supreme Court Dismisses NUJS Professor’s POSH Complaint Against VC, Orders Allegations Be Permanently Recorded
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    Supreme Court Dismisses NUJS Professor’s POSH Complaint Against VC, Orders Allegations Be Permanently Recorded

    The Supreme Court dismissed an NUJS faculty member’s sexual harassment complaint against VC Nirmal Kanti Chakrabarti on limitation grounds but ruled the allegations must remain in his professional record. Judges said, “It is advisable to forgive the wrongdoer, but not to forget the wrongdoing.”

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    Supreme Court clears Rs 229 crore Jetty project near Gateway of India, dismisses appeal
    Supreme Court clears Rs 229 crore Jetty project near Gateway of India, dismisses appeal
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    Supreme Court clears Rs 229 crore Jetty project near Gateway of India, dismisses appeal

    The Supreme Court dismissed a plea against the Rs 229 crore passenger jetty near Gateway of India, upholding the Bombay High Court’s nod with strict conditions. Petitioners had raised heritage and congestion concerns, but the Court favored public interest.

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    Supreme Court: Death Penalty Sentencing Can Be Reopened Under Article 32 To Prevent Injustice
    Supreme Court: Death Penalty Sentencing Can Be Reopened Under Article 32 To Prevent Injustice
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    Supreme Court: Death Penalty Sentencing Can Be Reopened By Invoking Power Under Article 32 To Prevent Injustice

    The Supreme Court set aside a man’s death sentence in a minor’s rape-murder case, ruling that Article 32 empowers reopening of sentencing if Manoj guidelines were ignored. The Court stressed that the death penalty process must be “open, thorough and fair.”

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    Supreme Court Backs SBI: No Detailed Reasons Needed If Inquiry Report Accepted in Disciplinary Cases
    Supreme Court Backs SBI: No Detailed Reasons Needed If Inquiry Report Accepted in Disciplinary Cases
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    Supreme Court Backs SBI: No Detailed Reasons Needed If Inquiry Report Accepted in Disciplinary Cases

    The Supreme Court restored SBI’s punishment against a messenger found guilty of bribery, ruling that disciplinary authorities need not give detailed reasons if they agree with the inquiry officer’s findings. This strengthens SBI’s stand on strict anti-corruption measures.

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    Supreme Court refuses plea by Maoist leader Basavaraju’s kin: “Even ashes not returned,” says lawyer
    Supreme Court refuses plea by Maoist leader Basavaraju’s kin: “Even ashes not returned,” says lawyer
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    Supreme Court Slams AIADMK MP C.V. Shanmugam for Undermining ECI, Imposes Rs 10 Lakh Fine

    The Supreme Court criticised AIADMK MP C.V. Shanmugam for casting doubts on the Election Commission and abusing court process. It set aside Madras HC’s order on the “Ungaludan Stalin” scheme and ordered him to pay Rs 10 lakh as costs.

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    Supreme Court Quotes Manusmriti to Uphold Conviction of Father for Raping Minor Daughter: “Dignity of Women Is Non-Negotiable”
    Supreme Court Quotes Manusmriti to Uphold Conviction of Father for Raping Minor Daughter: “Dignity of Women Is Non-Negotiable”
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    Supreme Court Quotes Manusmriti to Uphold Conviction of Father for Raping Minor Daughter: “Dignity of Women Is Non-Negotiable”

    The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a father for raping his minor daughter, quoting Manusmriti to emphasise that the dignity of women is non-negotiable and forms part of India’s constitutional vision, not just cultural tradition.

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    Supreme Court Slams Gujarat Power Body: 'Can’t Act Like Private Entity', Rejects GUVNL Pleas on Wind Energy Tariff
    Supreme Court Slams Gujarat Power Body: 'Can’t Act Like Private Entity', Rejects GUVNL Pleas on Wind Energy Tariff
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    Supreme Court Slams Gujarat Power Body: ‘Can’t Act Like Private Entity’, Rejects GUVNL Pleas on Wind Energy Tariff

    Supreme Court dismissed GUVNL’s appeal, ruling it must follow public policy, not just profits. SC upheld GERC and APTEL’s orders on fair wind energy tariffs.

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    Supreme Court Quashes CBI Probe Order in Ambience Island Case, Big Relief for Gurugram Residents
    Supreme Court Quashes CBI Probe Order in Ambience Island Case, Big Relief for Gurugram Residents
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    Supreme Court Directive: CBI Registers 22 Cases to Probe Alleged Builders-Banks Nexus Cheating Homebuyers in NCR

    On Supreme Court’s orders, CBI registered 22 FIRs and raided 47 NCR sites in a builder–bank scam. Homebuyers were lured with false promises of “No Pre-EMI till possession”, leaving them cheated and trapped in loans.

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    Peaceful Protest Not a Crime: Supreme Court Quashes FIR Against Mohan Babu During MCC in Andhra
    Peaceful Protest Not a Crime: Supreme Court Quashes FIR Against Mohan Babu During MCC in Andhra
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    Peaceful Protest Not a Crime: Supreme Court Quashes FIR Against Mohan Babu During MCC in Andhra

    Supreme Court quashes FIR against Mohan Babu and Vishnu for a 2019 ‘dharna’ in Andhra Pradesh. Court says they were exercising their right to peaceful protest despite the Model Code of Conduct.

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