'Rehabilitation centres for retired judges': CJI Surya Kant raps consumer forums over case pendency

Posted On: 2026-08-14 Posted By: Utkarsh Anand

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India, Aug. 14 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a performance audit of consumer commissions across the country, including an assessment of the work done by former judges and judicial officers ... Read More

'Between me and students': CJI Surya Kant slams Bar Council move against protesters

Posted On: 2026-08-14 Posted By: Utkarsh Anand

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India, Aug. 14 -- Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Friday came down heavily on the Bar Council of India (BCI) over its intervention in the NALSAR University of Law enrolment controversy, say... Read More

After Justice Varma's resignation, LS Speaker asked panel to complete probe, submit report

Posted On: 2026-08-14 Posted By: Utkarsh Anand

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India, Aug. 14 -- The parliamentary inquiry into allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma did not end with his resignation from the judiciary on April 9. In fact, 20 days after the resignation, the ... Read More

'Consumer panels can't be rehab centres for retired'

Posted On: 2026-08-14 Posted By: Utkarsh Anand

National Politics HT Chandigarh Newspapers

New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a performance audit of consumer commissions across the country, including an assessment of the work done by former judges and judicial offic... Read More

sc set to examine legality of facial recognition used by cops at protest

Posted On: 2026-08-14 Posted By: Utkarsh Anand

National Politics Cities HT Gurgaon Newspapers

New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to examine whether the Delhi Police's use of facial recognition technology and biometric surveillance to monitor protesters at Jantar Mantar ... Read More

SC to examine legality of facial recognition at students' protest

Posted On: 2026-08-14 Posted By: Utkarsh Anand

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SC presses FSSAI, govt on food warning labels

Posted On: 2026-08-14 Posted By: Utkarsh Anand

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New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- How many children in India can afford dry fruits, and how many reach out for a packet of Kurkure - a mass-market packaged snack? The difference, the Supreme Court said on Thursda... Read More