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Supreme Court Takes Strong Exception to NCERT Class 8 Textbook Mentioning Judicial Corruption

The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed serious concern over references to corruption in the judiciary contained in a newly introduced Class 8 NCERT social science textbook.

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Who picks India’s judges? Inside a hidden battle between the courts and Modi’s government

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Krishna Janmabhoomi case petitioner supports new Waqf laws; Files petition in SC

He has filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking to present his side during hearings on the validity of the new laws. Read further on Dynamite News

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SC directs petitioners to approach High Courts in control of Hindu temple cases

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed petitioners challenging the constitutional validity of various Hindu Religious Endowments laws in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and the Union Territory of Puducherry to approach the respective High Courts. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court Collegium recommends judges for various High Courts

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of judges to various High Courts which includes judicial officers and advocates. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court to organise two-day Conference of District Judiciary

The Conference will include six sessions to be hosted for two days. About 800 participants from the district judiciary of all States and UTs will attend the conference. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Animal rights groups, experts rally behind breed-specific ban on dogs

After six different High Courts decided to either nullify or suspend the Centre’s circular last month banning 23 breeds of “ferocious” dogs, several animal rights groups and experts have spoken in support of the government’s breed-specific ban initiative.

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SC takes itself pleas by online gaming companies against 28 pc GST pending in High Courts

A bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud allowed the plea of Centre seeking transfer of all 27 petitions pending in nine High Courts across India. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC transfers to itself 27 pleas challenging 28% GST levy on online gaming

Supreme Court consolidates 27 petitions challenging 28% GST on online gaming, to deliver authoritative ruling, hearing set for May.

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Should India have regional benches of the Supreme Court?

A discussion onn whether India should have regional benches of the Supreme Court

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Centre notifies appointments for Chief Justices of six High Courts

The Union Ministry of Law and Justice appoints new Chief Justices across six High Courts in India.

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Independence of judiciary depends on the freedom of every judge to decide without pressure or bias: CJI

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud heads a Ceremonial Bench with apex court judges and the Chief Justices of 25 High Courts across the country on January 28, 2024 to commemorate the first sitting of the Supreme Court on January 28, 1950.

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Only 13 of 42 Delhi High Court judges have declared their assets

Over the past five years, there has been a decline in the number of Delhi High Court judges who have disclosed their assets on the official website.

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T.N. Governor Ravi withdraws notifications on search panels for Vice-Chancellors for three State-run Universities

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi has “withdrawn” three controversial notifications unilaterally constituting search committees for shortlisting Vice-Chancellor candidates for three State-run Universities.

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Supreme Court formulates SOP to guide HCs in case of personal appearance of govt officials

The Supreme Court has formulated a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to guide High Courts across the country in directing the personal appearance of government officials in the courts. Read Further on Dynamite News

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Should an All-India Judicial Service be created?

The Hindu Parley Podcast discusses whether an All-India Judicial Service be created

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HC collegiums are yet to send recommendations for 201 judges’ vacancies, Law Minister tells Lok Sabha

Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said as of December 1, 2023, out of the 5,08,85,856 pending cases, over 61 lakh were at the level of the 25 High Courts.

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A non-starter: On the suggestion for an All-India Judicial Service

The Hindu Editorial: All-India service for judges may not ensure higher diversity

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It’s time to revamp the structure of the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India has three jurisdictions under the Constitution: original, appellate, and advisory. The Supreme Court serves as a Constitutional Court as well as a Court of Appeal. The Court sits in benches of varying sizes, as determined by the Registry on the directions of the Chief Justice…

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In its first year, Chandrachud Collegium successfully recommends 14 SC judges and returns court to sanctioned strength

The Collegium has highlighted diversity and inclusion in its appointments to the Supreme Court.

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SC To High Courts: Dispose of criminal cases against MPs, MLAs fast

The apex court also directed that cases against MPs and MLAs that are punishable by death should be prioritised over other cases. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ahead of LS polls, SC directs HCs to monitor expeditious trial of criminal cases against MPs, MLAs

SC directs Chief Justices of High Courts to form Special Bench to monitor criminal trials of MPs/MLAs, ensure speedy disposal. High Courts to register suo motu cases, provide district-wise details of criminal cases on official website, hear cases with stay orders and pass appropriate orders

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Collegium recommends Chief Justices of 3 High Courts for appointment to SC

Conscious of the mounting pendency in the Supreme Court and the need to function at its full sanctioned judicial strength of 34 judges, the Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Monday recommended the Chief Justices of three High Courts for appointment to the apex court.

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Advocates cannot wear jeans, capris, leggings to court, says Bar Council of T.N. and Puducherry

BCI Rules state male advocates must wear black buttoned up coat, chapkan, achkan or black sherwani with white band and advocate’s gown. Women must wear black full sleeve jacket or blouse with white collar, white bands and advocate’s gowns.

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Centre notifies appointment of 17 judges across eight High Courts

Centre appoints 17 judges across 8 High Courts, transfers 16 incl. acting Chief Justice of Manipur. SC expresses displeasure over delay. 11 judicial officers, 6 advocates appointed. SC Collegium recommends 13 advocates as judges of diff. High Courts.

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