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judiciary
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October 24, 2026
Neha Bora and her fight against the judiciary is a constant
Although student leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Neha Bora have all been at the centre of judicial proceedings, Neha Bora has made aggressive attempts to challenge them
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October 15, 2026
OPINION | When silence becomes a constitutional problem
The debate over judicial appointments in India highlights systemic delays caused by the lack of constitutional timelines and the selective implementation of Collegium recommendations by the executive
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September 04, 2026
Faster justice, fewer delays: How 'Jupitice' is tackling the backlog beyond the courtroom
Technology cannot create more judges or eliminate the flood of litigation, but if information moves faster, administrative bottlenecks are reduced, and suitable disputes are diverted towards settlement, it could address one of the less-discussed contributors to India’s judicial backlog
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July 24, 2026
OPINION | 'Cockroaches': Justice delivery and governance be fast tracked
The "cockroach" controversy, which began with a comment by Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant, is now returning to the judicial domain by way of fast-track courts and the paper-leak law.
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July 02, 2026
When the judge is on trial: SCAORA throws its weight behind Judge Tabassum Khan
Efforts to intimidate and single out Judge Tabassum Khan will not be entertained, they said, while underlining that orders must be challenged before appellate courts
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April 24, 2026
OPINION | Human Intelligence vs Artificial Intelligence: The day justice began to depend on where you stand!
The judiciary today does not deal in half-truths. It deals in interpretations. Each is justified. Each is reasoned. And yet, together, they create a landscape that is difficult to reconcile.
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March 19, 2026
Supreme Court tightens grip on adjournments to tackle case backlog
All adjournment requests are now required to be submitted in a prescribed format via a designated email ID, signalling a move towards the standardisation and digitisation of procedural aspects
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February 25, 2026
Classroom vs Courtroom: CJI Surya Kant’s objection to NCERT text revives debate on Judicial reputation and academic freedom
The Supreme Court may seek an explanation from NCERT on the context in which the reference was made and examine how such material got included in a textbook meant for young students
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January 17, 2026
From Unnao to Bilkis Bano: Is the judiciary becoming reactive to public pressure?
Judicial course correction is a defining trend in India's higher judiciary, where courts increasingly reverse high-profile interim orders following intense public outrage
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November 28, 2025
Should India lower the age of consent? A look at POCSO Act's impact on teens
The age of consent in India, currently set at 18 under the POCSO Act, is being challenged in the Supreme Court for criminalising consensual teenage relationships and reflecting what experts call moral paternalism