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Justice Ajay Khanwilkar's judicial career, from the Supreme Court to Lokpal Chairperson, is marked by significant legal decisions and controversies.

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Supreme Court rejects plea to ‘digitally monitor’ MPs, MLAs

Supreme Court rejects petition for digital monitoring of lawmakers, emphasizing privacy and democratic legislative process.

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SC dismisses Vedanta plea to reopen Thoothukudi copper plant, upholds poeple’s right to health

Supreme Court dismisses Vedanta's plea to reopen Thoothukudi plant, upholding Tamil Nadu's environmental protection measures.

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SC asks Coast Guard to ensure women officers get permanent commission

Supreme Court urges Indian Coast Guard to grant permanent commission to women officers, emphasizing equality and fairness.

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Uttar Pradesh government takes steps towards paperless court; Allahabad HC seeks report

The Uttar Pradesh government has taken steps towards ensuring paperless court proceedings. Read further on Dynamite News:

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CJI DY Chandrachud: I wake up at 3.30, do Yoga; Follow vegan style

Emphasising the importance of holistic well-being, CJI Chandrachud disclosed that he has adhered to a vegan diet for the past five months. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Chandigarh: Supreme Court overturns Mayor poll results; Declares AAP councillor Kuldeep Kumar winner

A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud noted that all eight ballots, which were invalidated by Returning Officer, were valid. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Chandigarh mayoral polls: SC slams returning officer, calls for ballot papers

The SC on Monday ordered that the ballot papers and video that have been taken into custody by the Registrar General of Punjab and Haryana HC according to its order, be produced before the apex court on February 20 at 2 pm. Read further on Dynamite News:

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From quid pro quo to proportionality: 5 takeaways from the electoral bonds verdict

The Supreme Court has struck down the Narendra Modi government’s electoral bonds scheme as “unconstitutional” in two separate judgments. It has asked the State Bank of India to submit the details of these bonds to the Election Commission of India which should publish it on its website by March 31.

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SC to deliver verdict on validity of electoral bonds scheme

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce its verdict on Thursday on a batch of petitions challenging the validity of the electoral bonds scheme. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court proposes expert panel to evaluate concerns, conditions for consent to Vedanta plant to operate in Thoothukudi

The copper smelting plant was permanently shut down on the orders of the Tamil Nadu government six years ago on grounds of pollution.

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Supreme Court collegium recommends transfer of three High Court judges

The SC collegium has recommended the transfer of three judges">High Court judges- Calcutta HC's Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya, Kerala HC's Justice Anu Sivaraman and Madhya Pradesh HC's Justice Sujoy Paul from the respective courts to other HC. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC to hear on maintainability of UBT plea against Speaker’s ruling in Shiv Sena dispute

Appearing before a three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sunil Prabhu, submitted that the petition needed to be heard urgently.

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SC rejects PIL against appointment of deputy CMs

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a PIL challenging the practice of appointing Deputy Chief Ministers in States, saying the post does not breach the constitutional provisions. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC finds States do not violate Constitution in appointment of Deputy Chief Ministers

A three-judge Bench headed by CJI Chandrachud found no harm in the appointment of Deputy CMs, reasoning that they were after all MLAs of the States and Ministers of State governments, and never mind the nomenclature.

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Women senior advocates will be torchbearers of change in future of legal profession in our society, says CJI Chandrachud

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, in the annual lecture series organised to commemorate the Supreme Court's diamond jubilee, stated that women designated as senior advocates will be the torchbearers of change in the future of the legal profession in our society. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Affluent sub-castes among backward classes may be excluded from quota list, observes Supreme Court

A Constitution Bench questions why affluent sub-castes among backward classes should not be excluded from reservation.

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High Court Chief Justice can take a call in suo motu case against T.N. Minister, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court allows the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court to allocate a Bench for a corruption case against a Tamil Nadu Minister.

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‘A murder of democracy... a mockery of purity of elections’: Supreme Court remarks on conduct of Chandigarh mayoral polls

Chandigarh mayoral polls: Supreme Court threatens fresh elections after video shows defacing of ballot papers in Chandigarh mayoral elections.

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Rethink, reimagine and reform the legal systems, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizes the need to reform legal systems, while Chief Justice Chandrachud stresses the importance of ethical conduct for law officers.

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Technology has emerged as powerful force for justice: CJI D.Y. Chandrachud

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud said technology has emerged as a “powerful force” for justice and it must be ensured that technological solutions are designed keeping equity and inclusivity in mind.

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Centre notifies elevations of several judges of different HCs as Permanent Judges

The Centre government, through the Ministry of Law and Justice has elevated several judges of Calcutta High Court, Kerala High Court, Jharkhand High Court and Punjab & Haryana High Court from additional judges to permanent judges. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Judge vs Judge: SC transfers from Calcutta HC matter relating to fake certificate to itself

The Supreme Court on Monday transferred matters relating to fake caste certificates in West Bengal from Calcutta High Court to itself. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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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"Art of judging must be free of social, political pressure and inherent biases": CJI DY Chandrachud in Ceremonial Bench

The art of judging must be free of social and political pressure and from the inherent biases that human beings hold, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said on Sunday in a Ceremonial Bench, marking the 75 years of Supreme Court. Read further on Dynamite News:

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