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NCERT has released a revised Class 8 Social Science textbook removing controversial references to judicial corruption, case backlog and key court verdicts. New content on public interest litigation, tribunals and dispute resolution has been added following Supreme Court directions

A Delhi court has dismissed the bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case, rejecting their arguments that prolonged incarceration without trial constituted a vital change in circumstances

NCERT’s Class 9 Social Science textbook describes the judiciary as an independent institution safeguarding constitutional rights and democratic values. The clarification comes months after controversy over a Class 8 textbook section on judicial corruption, which was later withdrawn following Supreme Court intervention

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said young legal professionals are driving the judiciary’s technological transformation but stressed that AI cannot replace human judgment. Speaking at Oxford Union, he highlighted AI’s efficiency while underlining the importance of empathy and ethical reasoning

The Supreme Court declined to hear a plea seeking nationwide guidelines for time-bound case disposal and stricter regulation of adjournments. The bench suggested approaching bar bodies instead, humorously noting it did not wish to create friction with lawyers over the issue

Senior advocate Venkita Subramani Mohana was appointed a Supreme Court judge, becoming only the second woman to be directly elevated from the Bar after Indu Malhotra. Her appointment is seen as a significant step for gender representation in the judiciary

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said technology and AI-driven judicial systems are essential to reduce wastage of court time and improve efficiency. Speaking at a Madhya Pradesh High Court event in Jabalpur, he stressed the need for deeper digital integration in India’s judicial architecture

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