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    “We have formed the committee to draft the chapter”: Centre tells Supreme Court on NCERT judiciary chapter rewrite
    “We have formed the committee to draft the chapter”: Centre tells Supreme Court on NCERT judiciary chapter rewrite
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    “We have formed the committee to draft the chapter”: Centre tells Supreme Court on NCERT judiciary chapter rewrite

    The Central government told the Supreme Court of India it has formed a panel including Indu Malhotra, Aniruddha Bose and KK Venugopal to redraft NCERT judiciary textbooks.

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    Word ‘Court’ is Intimidating: CJI Proposes Renaming Family Courts as ‘Family Resolution Centres'
    Word ‘Court’ is Intimidating: CJI Proposes Renaming Family Courts as ‘Family Resolution Centres'
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    Word ‘Court’ is Intimidating: CJI Proposes Renaming Family Courts as ‘Family Resolution Centres’

    Chief Justice of India Surya Kant proposed renaming family courts as Family Resolution Centres, stating the term “court” can be intimidating and emphasizing a reformative approach focused on resolving disputes, rebuilding relationships, and making justice more accessible and less adversarial.

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    “You Want Us to Run the Entire Country”: Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Sweeping Directions on Roads, Bridges and Public Safety
    “You Want Us to Run the Entire Country”: Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Sweeping Directions on Roads, Bridges and Public Safety
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    “You Want Us to Run the Entire Country”: Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Sweeping Directions on Roads, Bridges and Public Safety

    The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL seeking broad directions on maintenance of roads, bridges and electric wiring, calling the petition overly sweeping. The Bench remarked that the plea was like a “shopping mall” of reliefs and said such issues should be raised before the concerned High Courts.

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    WB SIR Row| Provide Full Logistical Support To Judges: Supreme Court Directs Bengal Govt & ECI
    WB SIR Row| Provide Full Logistical Support To Judges: Supreme Court Directs Bengal Govt & ECI
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    WB SIR Row| Provide Full Logistical Support To Judges: Supreme Court Directs Bengal Govt & ECI

    The Supreme Court directed the West Bengal government and Election Commission to provide logistical support to judicial officers conducting the special intensive revision of electoral rolls, noting they have handled over 10.16 lakh objections and claims regarding voter deletions.

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    Some Platforms Act In A Dangerous Way: Supreme Court 3-Judge Bench To Examine Validity Of Fact Check Units
    Some Platforms Act In A Dangerous Way: Supreme Court 3-Judge Bench To Examine Validity Of Fact Check Units
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    Some Platforms Act In A Dangerous Way: Supreme Court 3-Judge Bench To Examine Validity Of Fact Check Units

    The Supreme Court said key questions arise over validity of Fact-Check Units targeting misleading news about the government online, with Chief Justice Surya Kant stressing the need to balance regulation and constitutional values while referring the matter to a three-judge bench.

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    Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Plea Against IT Act’s No-Notice Tax Raids & Digital Device Seizure
    Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Plea Against IT Act’s No-Notice Tax Raids & Digital Device Seizure
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    Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Plea Against IT Act’s No-Notice Tax Raids & Digital Device Seizure

    The Supreme Court of India refused to hear a PIL challenging provisions of the Income Tax Act, 2025 permitting no-notice raids and digital searches, with a bench led by Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi.

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    Bar Council Election Row: Supreme Court to Hear Plea Challenging FIR Against Supervisory Committee
    Bar Council Election Row: Supreme Court to Hear Plea Challenging FIR Against Supervisory Committee
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    Bar Council Election Row: Supreme Court to Hear Plea Challenging FIR Against Supervisory Committee

    The Supreme Court of India will hear a plea challenging an FIR against the High-Powered Election Supervisory Committee overseeing state bar council elections, after Manan Kumar Mishra informed a bench led by Surya Kant.

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    Electoral Rolls Row: Supreme Court To Examine Plea On Deletion Of Voters In West Bengal SIR
    Electoral Rolls Row: Supreme Court To Examine Plea On Deletion Of Voters In West Bengal SIR
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    Electoral Rolls Row: Supreme Court To Examine Plea On Deletion Of Voters In West Bengal SIR

    Today, On 9th March, The Supreme Court agreed to consider a plea challenging the deletion of electors from the electoral rolls during West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR). A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi took note of submissions by senior advocate Maneka Guruswamy.

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    Institutional Intent Alone Is Not Sufficient: CJI Surya Kant Calls For Real Action To Improve Women’s Representation In Higher Judiciary
    Institutional Intent Alone Is Not Sufficient: CJI Surya Kant Calls For Real Action To Improve Women’s Representation In Higher Judiciary
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    Institutional Intent Alone Is Not Sufficient: CJI Surya Kant Calls For Real Action To Improve Women’s Representation In Higher Judiciary

    Surya Kant said institutional intent alone cannot improve women’s representation in the higher judiciary, urging High Court collegiums to consider deserving women lawyers and expand the zone of consideration so their elevation to the Bench becomes the norm.

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    “Parliament Has Absolute Prerogative to Enact Law”: Supreme Court Says Centre’s Undertaking Cannot Bind Legislature in BNS Challenge
    “Parliament Has Absolute Prerogative to Enact Law”: Supreme Court Says Centre’s Undertaking Cannot Bind Legislature in BNS Challenge
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    “Parliament Has Absolute Prerogative to Enact Law”: Supreme Court Says Centre’s Undertaking Cannot Bind Legislature in BNS Challenge

    The Supreme Court ruled that Parliament is not bound by any undertaking given by the Centre before the Court while enacting a law. The remark came during the hearing on challenges to Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which replaces the old sedition provision.

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