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Supreme Court notice to KPCC office-bearers on contempt plea for social media post against CJI • Nov. 6, 2026, 4:14 AM ET (The Hindu)

Supreme Court strikes down Karnataka law validating ‘corrupt’ 2011 recruitment • Oct. 29, 2026, 12:36 PM ET (The Hindu)

Supreme Court seeks government response on pleas challenging Vande Mataram as a ‘divisive religious war song’ • Oct. 27, 2026, 4:04 AM ET (The Hindu)

Prior nod to probe bribe demand by police personnel not needed under anti-graft law: Supreme Court • Oct. 19, 2026, 7:11 AM ET (The Hindu)

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