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Former Supreme Court judge Hugh O’Flaherty a ‘brilliant legal brain’, funeral Mass hears

‘He brought a compassion to the bench, which wasn’t always admired by the most strict lawyers,’ son tells mourners in Co Kerry

Former Supreme Court judge Hugh O’Flaherty a ‘brilliant legal brain’, funeral Mass hears

Delhi High Court has requested the transfer of two special judges handling coal scam cases in the Delhi High Court, prompting the Supreme Court to act. The bench of Chief Justice Suryakant and Justices Joymala Bagchi and V Mohana decided the judges were better suited for other responsibilities. Sunena Sharma and Dheeraj Mor were appointed as special judges in January 2025 and April 2025 respectively.

They will be replaced by Virender Kumar Kharta and Ajay Garg, who will take over their respective positions. Sharma and Mor will continue attached to the office of the principal district and sessions judge (CBI). Both judges will have to pronounce all reserved judgments within two to three weeks of their transfer.

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The Iran War’s Other Bill—And You’re Paying It

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently told Congress that the US government has spent an estimated $37.5 billion to date on the Iran war and requested an additional $67 billion in emergency funding.

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