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Supreme Court Justice calls for activating Article 124(3) to appoint "distinguished jurists," diversifying the bench and enhancing judicial functioning.
Supreme Court quashes FIRs against Gen Z NEET-UG protesters using Article 142, directs pan-India compensation policy for paper leak victims.
CVC report reveals over 7,200 CBI cases under Prevention of Corruption Act pending trial, with 400+ cases over two decades old.
Supreme Court seeks Centre's view on 'totalisers' for EVM vote counting, facing Election Commission's strong opposition over transparency and legal framework concerns.
Legal debate erupts over purification ritual after Dalit leader's rally, probing if it constitutes untouchability under Article 17 and related laws.
Supreme Court's contrasting animal welfare rulings spark debate on equal consideration for voiceless beings, highlighting legislative gaps and anthropocentric bias.
Supreme Court probes 'Right to Work' status amidst MGNREGA's replacement by VB-GRAM G Act, raising concerns over employment decline and constitutional principles.
V-Dem Institute's democracy index rates India at its lowest since 1975, citing systematic dismantling of democratic institutions and UN concerns over voter exclusion.
Supreme Court to hear Centre's plea on 'extremely difficult' retrospective implementation of OBC creamy layer income test judgment, impacting civil services.
Supreme Court mandates police to provide FIR copy to accused, reinforcing fair trial rights and transparency amidst new criminal procedure laws.
Supreme Court Collegium debates validity of judge recommendations by High Court Acting Chief Justices, raising concerns over long temporary tenures and procedural norms.
OBC creamy layer income test implementation stalled between Ministries despite Supreme Court ruling on 'hostile discrimination' in reservation policy.
Centre seeks Supreme Court clarity on OBC creamy layer judgment's retrospective application to Civil Services Exam 2025 results, citing 'rules of the game' doctrine.
MMDR Amendment Act 2026 centralizes mineral taxation, undermining fiscal federalism and state revenues, sparking constitutional concerns and parliamentary deliberation issues.
Allahabad High Court rejects schoolgirl's hijab plea, upholding school uniform policy and citing "bare assertion" on essential religious practice.
Supreme Court to consider special bench on OBC creamy layer criteria for civil services, addressing Centre's plea on retrospective implementation and seniority impact.
Experts demand collegium reform, citing secrecy and 'Uncle Judges' allegations, to ensure transparency and public confidence in judicial appointments.
Supreme Court's nine-judge bench ruled that the term 'industry' under the new Industrial Relations Code, 2020, will not be bound by the 1978 precedent.
Supreme Court's complex ruling on 'industry' definition under repealed ID Act impacts labour rights, raising questions for the new Industrial Relations Code.
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