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“I am committed to ensuring that even the poorest citizen can access justice from the Supreme Court,” says CJI Surya Kant

SC to Kerala CM and Governor: ‘Reach consensus or we will appoint the Vice-Chancellors’

Justice Pardiwala said that the committee headed by Justice Dhulia had recommended four names each for both universities, and the Governor and the Chief Minister should appoint the most qualified candidates from both batches.

Supreme Court To All High Courts: Submit information on pending acid attack cases…Details here

A bench comprising Chief Justice (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued the order on a public interest petition (PIL) filed by acid attack victim Shaheen Malik. The Court also described the delay in Malik’s case as a “national shame.” The case has been pending in the Rohini court since 2009.

Supreme Court stands with BLOs; Orders extra staff for SIR

Supreme Court supports BLOs amid rising pressure in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. After reports of suicides and overwork, the court directed states to deploy additional staff, reduce working hours, and consider exemption requests on humanitarian grounds.

SC slams authorities over Delhi-NCR pollution; Seeks concrete action

The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of the rising pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR and issued sharp remarks against authorities for failing to implement effective measures. The bench, led by the CJI, stressed the need for both short-term and long-term action plans and demanded detailed reports on steps taken to curb vehicular, industrial and dust pollution.

SC seeks action, Asks states to allow CBI investigation into digital arrest fraud

The Supreme Court has directed the CBI to conduct a nationwide investigation into the growing digital arrest scam, urging opposition-led states to permit the probe. The court also instructed tech intermediaries to fully cooperate and asked the CBI to seek Interpol’s help in tracing global cybercriminal networks.

Supreme Court urges strict law to protect disabled persons; Full details

Supreme Court urges the central government to create strict laws to protect the dignity of differently-abled individuals. The court suggested a law similar to SC/ST Act, making mocking or insulting people with disabilities or rare genetic disorders punishable.

SC takes strict note of Delhi-NCR air pollution; Orders continuous monitoring

The Supreme Court has taken strict cognizance of the deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR, terming it a health emergency. A bench led by Chief Justice Suryakant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi has scheduled hearings for December 3, emphasizing the need for continuous monitoring.

Supreme Court says custodial violence and deaths are a ‘blot on the system’

The court expressed deep concern over 11 custodial deaths in Rajasthan in eight months. The two-judge bench, Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta, said in the case, “The country will no longer tolerate such incidents. This is a blot on the system. Deaths in custody cannot happen.”

SC pulls up Christian Army Officer for refusing to enter Gurudwara

Earlier, Delhi High Court upheld the Army’s decision to terminate Kamalesan and said, the discipline takes precedence in such cases. The High Court referred to the article 33 and said, the religious beliefs may be limited.

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