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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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    "Isha Foundation Not a Religious Body": Supreme Court Orders Mediation Over Crematorium Controversy
    "Isha Foundation Not a Religious Body": Supreme Court Orders Mediation Over Crematorium Controversy
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    “Isha Foundation Not a Religious Body”: Supreme Court Orders Mediation Over Crematorium Controversy

    The Supreme Court of India urged amicable settlement of a dispute between Coimbatore villagers and the Isha Foundation over a crematorium near its Yoga Center, with CJI Surya Kant appointing Justice Rajendran as mediator.

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    Supreme Court Seeks Union, States Response on PIL Against False Complaints and Malicious Prosecution
    Supreme Court Seeks Union, States Response on PIL Against False Complaints and Malicious Prosecution
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    Supreme Court Seeks Union, States Response on PIL Against False Complaints and Malicious Prosecution

    The Supreme Court of India issued notice to the Union Government, States and Union Territories on a PIL seeking action against false complaints, fabricated evidence and malicious prosecution. A Bench led by CJI Surya Kant heard Advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay’s Article 32 petition.

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    Is Right to Safe Blood a Fundamental Right?: Supreme Court Seeks Data on NAT Testing in Govt Hospitals
    Is Right to Safe Blood a Fundamental Right?: Supreme Court Seeks Data on NAT Testing in Govt Hospitals
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    Is Right to Safe Blood a Fundamental Right?: Supreme Court Seeks Data on NAT Testing in Govt Hospitals

    The Supreme Court of India sought data on costs and availability of Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing in government hospitals for detecting HIV and hepatitis, while hearing a PIL seeking recognition of the right to safe blood under Article 21.

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    Misconceived Challenge, No Legal Basis: Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against BNSS Provision on Judges Leading Prosecution Offices
    Misconceived Challenge, No Legal Basis: Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against BNSS Provision on Judges Leading Prosecution Offices
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    Misconceived Challenge, No Legal Basis: Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against BNSS Provision on Judges Leading Prosecution Offices

    The Supreme Court of India dismissed a plea challenging Section 20(2)(a) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, upholding appointment of serving or retired judicial officers as prosecution heads. A Bench led by CJI Surya Kant termed the petition legally misconceived.

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    Supreme Court Questions NOTA Impact: “Has It Improved Quality of Leaders?” Bench Flags Concerns Over Uncontested Polls
    Supreme Court Questions NOTA Impact: “Has It Improved Quality of Leaders?” Bench Flags Concerns Over Uncontested Polls
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    Supreme Court Questions NOTA Impact: “Has It Improved Quality of Leaders?” Bench Flags Concerns Over Uncontested Polls

    The Supreme Court asked whether the NOTA option has truly improved the “quality” of elected leaders, observing that it cannot fill a seat even if it gets maximum votes. The Court is hearing a plea seeking NOTA in uncontested elections and has listed the matter for March 17.

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    Supreme Court Directs Uttarakhand High Court to Fast-Track Deccan Charters Plea Over ‘Illegal’ Helipad Takeover Before Char Dham Yatra 2026
    Supreme Court Directs Uttarakhand High Court to Fast-Track Deccan Charters Plea Over ‘Illegal’ Helipad Takeover Before Char Dham Yatra 2026
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    Supreme Court Directs Uttarakhand High Court to Fast-Track Deccan Charters Plea Over ‘Illegal’ Helipad Takeover Before Char Dham Yatra 2026

    The Supreme Court has asked the Uttarakhand High Court to urgently decide Deccan Charters Pvt Ltd’s plea challenging the repeated takeover of its Govind Ghat helipad by the state government. The top court directed disposal within two months, citing the upcoming 2026 Char Dham Yatra.

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    CJI Surya Kant: “Bharat Cannot Become $10 Trillion Economy by Capital or Policy Alone”: Calls for Legal System Overhaul
    CJI Surya Kant: “Bharat Cannot Become $10 Trillion Economy by Capital or Policy Alone”: Calls for Legal System Overhaul
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    Justice Delayed Is Not Only Justice Denied but It Is Justice Destroyed: CJI Surya Kant

    CJI Surya Kant stated, “Justice delayed is not only justice denied but it is justice destroyed.” He made these remarks at the Fali Nariman memorial lecture and during a felicitation program organized by the Bombay High Court.

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    Don’t File Petitions Just to Speak in Front of Cameramen: CJI Surya Kant Slams Plea Seeking Judicial Reforms
    Don’t File Petitions Just to Speak in Front of Cameramen: CJI Surya Kant Slams Plea Seeking Judicial Reforms
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    Don’t File Petitions Just to Speak in Front of Cameramen: CJI Surya Kant Slams Plea Seeking Judicial Reforms

    Today, On 19th January, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant dismissed a “publicity-seeking” plea demanding a judicial reforms committee and a 12-month deadline for all cases. He cautioned, “Don’t file petitions just to speak in front of cameramen outside the court premises.”

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    Trust Is Built Slowly, Lost Quickly: CJI Surya Kant Urges Young Lawyers to Work Responsibly for Justice System
    Trust Is Built Slowly, Lost Quickly: CJI Surya Kant Urges Young Lawyers to Work Responsibly for Justice System
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    Law Is Not A Shortcut To Success, It Will Test You Before It Rewards You: CJI Surya Kant To Young Lawyers

    Chief Justice of India Surya Kant urged young lawyers to see law not as a quick route to success but as a disciplined craft requiring patience and integrity, saying it will test them before offering any meaningful reward.

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