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Supreme of India dismissed judicial aspirant Prerna Gupta’s plea for re-evaluation of her exam paper. During the hearing, Chief Justice Surya Kant shared his personal journey, revealing how a senior judge once advised him to choose advocacy over judicial service

Lisa Gill was sworn in as Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court by Governor S Abdul Nazeer in Vijayawada, succeeding Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur. The ceremony was attended by judges, lawyers, and officials

CJI Surya Kant stressed the vital role of retired judges, comparing them to stepwells preserving wisdom during crises. He urged structured engagement in mediation, education, and mentoring, warning that neglecting their experience wastes a valuable national resource

The Delhi High Court rejected Arvind Kejriwal’s plea seeking Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma’s recusal in the excise policy case, ruling allegations of bias were unsubstantiated and warning against undermining judicial integrity through perception-based claims

The Supreme Court of India dismissed lawyer Nilesh Ojha’s plea against contempt proceedings over allegations against a judge in the Disha Salian case. It stressed judicial integrity, warning that reckless public accusations undermine public trust in the justice system

Siddaramaiah urged a Supreme Court bench in South India to improve access to justice, while highlighting AI’s benefits in reducing pendency. He cautioned against algorithmic bias, stressing judicial independence, human judgment, and balanced tech adoption

By rejecting timelines for gubernatorial assent, the Court has weakened prospects for stronger federalism

Iran’s judiciary head Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei vowed fast trials and executions for detainees in nationwide protests, emphasizing urgency. His remarks came in defiance of US President Donald Trump’s warning of “very strong action” against such measures

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot welcomed a Delhi court’s refusal to take cognisance of the ED chargesheet in the National Herald case, calling it a victory of truth over power and accusing the Modi government of political vendetta

CJI Surya Kant emphasized that technology should support human judgment in the judiciary, not replace it. Speaking at a Cuttack symposium, he stressed strengthening judicial infrastructure to reduce case backlogs and ensure timely delivery of justice for citizens

A group of former Supreme Court and High Court judges has condemned the attempted impeachment of Justice G R Swaminathan of Madras High Court, calling it a “brazen” move that threatens judicial independence and undermines constitutional democracy

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition seeking directions to minimise earthquake damage, noting that seismic preparedness is a government policy matter. The bench questioned the petitioner’s arguments, remarking, “Should we relocate everyone to the moon?” while refusing to consider media reports

The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Election Commission on a petition challenging its decision to conduct only a Special Revision of Assam’s electoral rolls. The petitioner argued that Assam requires a Special Intensive Revision due to its demographic sensitivities

The Karnataka High Court rejected Prajwal Revanna’s appeal and bail plea in the sex CD and rape case, citing risks of influencing witnesses and the seriousness of pending cases. The bench held that suspending his sentence could impact related trials

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has criticised India’s bureaucracy and judiciary, calling them the biggest challenges to governance. Speaking at the Shiv Nadar Foundation’s IGNITION summit in Chennai, he described the bureaucracy as “static” and resistant to change since the Licence Raj era.

The Supreme Court directed petitioners alleging sexual abuse in ISKCON-run schools to approach the NCPCR and state child rights commissions in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. The bench disposed of the plea while allowing petitioners to file fresh representations with the authorities

Outgoing Chief Justice of India B R Gavai said he was leaving the Supreme Court with “satisfaction and contentment”, describing his four-decade legal journey as deeply fulfilling. At an emotional farewell, colleagues praised his simplicity, integrity, and commitment to constitutional values

The Karnataka High Court issued a notice to the Siddaramaiah government over delays in finalising reservation notifications for 187 municipalities. The SEC has sought urgent directions as similar delays persist for Gram Panchayat reservations expiring in January 2026

Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Monday highlighted the dangers of artificial intelligence after a morphed video showed a fake courtroom incident. The Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea seeking guidelines to regulate AI use in the judiciary

The Supreme Court heard bail pleas of student activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and Gulfisha Fatima in the alleged Delhi riots conspiracy case. Senior advocates argued that the prosecution delayed the trial, with the next hearing scheduled for November 3