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The Court found that the instant case revolved around seriously disputed questions of fact, which would require further proceedings before the Court concerned.

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Special Court for economic offences took cognizance for offences punishable and Sections 51 and 59 of Food and Safety Standards Act, 2006 (2006 Act) and initiated proceedings against Rohit Jiwa.

Justice Aravind Kumar
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Prior to his elevation to the Supreme Court, as Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court, Justice Aravind Kumar, initiated steps to tackle pendency of cases and initiated conversion of roadways buses into schools for poor children.

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“The salvation of the country lies in identifying human being as a human being and as an Indian with the other identities playing a secondary role”.

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The Court further clarified that only the tax on ‘minimum tariff’ has been held unconstitutional and not the tax collected on the consumption of electricity.

Justice Prasanna B. Varale
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Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale’s journey from the small town of Nipani to the Supreme Court of India is a story of dedication, perseverance, and legal brilliance.

Justice Anjaria
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Justice Nilay Vipinchandra Anjaria was serving as the 34th Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court prior to being appointed as Judge of Supreme Court in May 2025.

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A wayward pet feline ‘Daisy’ went missing, leading to a complaint by the pet owner and subsequent filing of chargesheet against the petitioner levelling serious allegations such as insulting a woman’s modesty.

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The Court further directed the Registry to register the instant suo-motu cognizance as suo motu writ petition and relist the matter on 10-6-2025.

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The appointments were made in consequence of elevation of Chief Justices of Gauhati and Karnataka High Court as Supreme Court Judges.

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The directions also emphasised on the use of advanced technical inventions including e-surveillance system, artificial intelligence software and CCTV cameras etc.

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“Inconsistent decisions coming out from different benches shake public trust and reduce litigation to a punter’s game. It gives rise to various insidious sharp practices like forum shopping spoiling the clear stream of justice.”

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The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended the transfer of 7 HC Judges in April 2025 to infuse inclusivity and diversity and to strengthen the quality of administration of justice.

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The transfer recommendations were made to infuse inclusivity and diversity at the level of High Courts.

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While rejecting the defendants’ application under Order VII Rule 10 of the CPC, the Civil Judge cited 2 non-existent Supreme Court rulings to back his decision.

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The Ordinance has taken birth from the womb of social justice, and it nowhere depicts arbitrariness.

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The Supreme Court on 17-1-2023 recommended the name of Taj Ali Moulasab for appointment as Judge of Karnataka High Court.

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“Women are the primary victims in most situations, but that does not mean that men are not affected by the cruelty of women. Therefore, there is necessity for a gender-neutral society”.

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The Court said directions regarding ensuring reservation of women advocates had been issued by the Supreme Court under Art. 142 and same cannot be done by the High Court.