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A nine-judge Supreme Court bench, comprising judges from diverse faiths and a woman, will hear crucial cases on women's rights versus religious practices starting April 7. This bench aims to settle long-standing disputes, including women's entry into temples, mosques, and Parsi fire temples, and the practice of FGM. The court's 2018 Sabarimala judgment sparked these broader legal challenges.

Mathura Tai, the survivor of a 1972 custodial rape that reformed India's laws, faces failing health but finds solace in government aid for a new home and financial security. Despite her sons' apathy, her indomitable spirit endures, a testament to her decades-long struggle for justice and recognition.

Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan highlighted a stark gender disparity in higher judicial appointments, noting women excel in lower judicial services but are underrepresented in High Courts and the Supreme Court due to subjective collegium criteria. He stressed the need for greater gender parity for India to achieve developed nation status by 2047.

The Supreme Court has closed suo motu contempt proceedings against YouTuber Ajay Shukla after he offered an unconditional apology for "defamatory" remarks against a former judge. Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma accepted the apology but warned Shukla against future misconduct, stating any recurrence would face severe consequences.

Pilibhit residents are protesting a Supreme Court order restricting traffic through forest areas. A meeting with the district magistrate failed to resolve the issue. Farmers and AAP members have urged for an appeal against the order. Authorities are allowing some traffic with speed limits until a review on March 12. Defiance could lead to contempt of court.

The Bombay high court on Monday admitted an appeal filed by the Indian Air Force (IAF) challenging construction on "defence land" at Golibar slums in Santa Cruz (East), but refused to grant any relief.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down a 1998 local law empowering the Kerala government to revoke the arbitration clause and the judicially enforceable arbitral awards, saying it was "unconstitutional" as it violated the doctrine of separation of powers by encroaching into the judicial powers of courts.

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Justice B.R. Gavai emphasized the Constitution's pivotal role in maintaining India's unity and stability over the past 75 years, despite challenges. He lauded B.R. Ambedkar's contribution to uplifting marginalized communities, citing President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi as examples.

CJI Gavai emphasized dignity as a guiding principle connecting rights, enabling the judiciary to create a cohesive framework for constitutional adjudication. The Supreme Court has consistently recognized human dignity as both a substantive right and a lens through which fundamental rights are understood. By anchoring constitutional interpretation in dignity, the SC ensures the Constitution remains responsive to societal challenges.

Following protocol lapses during Chief Justice of India b r gavai's Mumbai visit, the state government issued guidelines mandating senior officials' presence to welcome the CJI. The Chief Justice of India is now officially designated as a permanent state guest. The Bar Council sought action against officers responsible for the lapse to restore the system's dignity.

Justice b r gavai, Supreme Court judge, on Saturday inaugurated the AIR Café, e-Library and conference hall for lawyers at the Lawyers' Chambers Building at Court Complex in Jammu.

Retiring CJI B.R. Gavai highlighted his judgment against "bulldozer justice" as his most significant, emphasizing its conflict with the rule of law and the right to shelter. He also cited the ruling allowing sub-classification of SCs and STs for reservations as crucial for addressing genuine inequality, quoting Ambedkar on the nuances of equality.

The Bombay high court on Monday admitted a petition filed by a 24-year-old city businessman, challenging the practice followed by the police while dealing with drunk drivers.