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Supreme Court Collegium Clears Two Judicial Officers for Elevation to Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, has approved the elevation of two judicial officers as J

18 Dec 2025 · Lexpedia

'Justice Must Travel Beyond Courtrooms To People Living On The Margins': Justice Surya Kant At NALSA Conference

Supreme Court Judge and Executive Chairman of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), Justice Surya Kant, delivered a powerful address at the NALSA East-Zon

11 Oct 2025 · Lexpedia News

Punjab & Haryana High Court to Examine Haryana Government’s Role in 2017 Panchkula Dera Sacha Sauda Violence

On 25 August 2017, widespread riots erupted in Panchkula after the conviction of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, chief of Dera S

26 Sept 2025 · Lexpedia

SC Closes 2019 Suo Moto POCSO Case, Orders Urgent Setup of Special Courts

The Supreme Court on May 15 closed the 2019 suo moto proceedings initiated in relation to addressing the systematic flaws under the Protec

16 May 2025 · Lexpedia

Jharkhand High Court Delivers Long-Awaited Verdicts After Supreme Court Intervention

In a significant development following the intervention of the Supreme Court of India, the Jharkhand High Court recently delivered verdicts on four criminal appeal

14 May 2025 · Lexpedia

Justice Dinesh Maheshwari Appointed Chairperson of 23rd Law Commission of India

In a significant development, Justice (Retired) Dinesh Maheshwari, a former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the 23rd

21 Apr 2025 · Lexpedia

India Launches 785 Evening Courts to Tackle Judicial Backlog

In a significant step to reduce the growing backlog of cases in India’s district courts, the Ministry of Law and Justice is set to launch 785 evening courts

7 Apr 2025 · Lexpedia

Supreme Court Questions Rising Trend of Rape Cases Over Broken Marriage Promises: “Morality Has Changed”

The Supreme Court of India raised concerns over the increasing number of rape cases filed by women after relationships end, especially when the woman alleges that

2 Apr 2025 · Lexpedia