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Spain expands judicial bench before elections
The Spanish government approved creation of 500 additional judgeships and 200 prosecutor positions through 2027, a move critics view as politically timed before national elections. The expansion addresses long-standing court capacity shortages.
El Mundo · El Comercio Ecuador
Asia
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Chief Justice Declines Formal Meeting With Opposition Leaders
India's Chief Justice Surya Kant declined a request from opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge to discuss alleged electoral discrepancies, stating that pending court cases must be pursued through judicial proceedings rather than political dialogue. The CJI urged lawyers to ensure the Supreme Court not be dragged into political matters.
Hindustan Times