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    Opposition’s Impeachment Move Against Justice G R Swaminathan Politically Driven Or To Exert Pressure : Former MP High Court Judge
    Opposition’s Impeachment Move Against Justice G R Swaminathan Politically Driven Or To Exert Pressure : Former MP High Court Judge
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    Opposition’s Impeachment Move Against Justice G R Swaminathan Politically Driven Or To Exert Pressure : Former MP High Court Judge

    Former Madhya Pradesh High Court judge KK Trivedi stated that the Opposition’s move to impeach Madras High Court judge Justice G R Swaminathan is either politically motivated or intended to influence a favorable ruling. He warned that such actions undermine judicial independence and credibility.

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    Flight Delays And Cancellations Row| Approach The High Court: Supreme Court Declines Plea Against IndiGo
    Flight Delays And Cancellations Row| Approach The High Court: Supreme Court Declines Plea Against IndiGo
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    Flight Delays And Cancellations Row| Approach The High Court: Supreme Court Declines Plea Against IndiGo

    Today, On 15th December, The Supreme Court declined to entertain a plea over IndiGo flight delays and cancellations, observing that parallel proceedings should be avoided. The Bench advised petitioners to approach the High Court first, leaving liberty to return later if aggrieved.

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    Autism And Intellectual Disabilities: Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response On Plea Seeking National Expert Committee Guidelines
    Autism And Intellectual Disabilities: Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response On Plea Seeking National Expert Committee Guidelines
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    Autism And Intellectual Disabilities: Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response On Plea Seeking National Expert Committee Guidelines

    Today, On 15th December, The Supreme Court sought the Centre’s response on a plea seeking a national expert committee to frame comprehensive guidelines. The panel would focus on care, rehabilitation, and protection of persons with autism and other intellectual disabilities across India.

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    Rabri Devi Case Transfer Row: Delhi Court Seeks Vishal Gogne's Response
    Rabri Devi Case Transfer Row: Delhi Court Seeks Vishal Gogne's Response
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    You Can’t Go Forum Shopping, You Can’t Demean a Judge: CBI Opposes Rabri Devi’s Plea to Transfer Family’s Criminal Cases

    Today, On 13th December, The CBI opposed Rabri Devi’s plea seeking transfer of criminal cases involving her family from Judge Vishal Gogne. It told the court, “You can’t bulldoze a court, go forum shopping, or demean a judge,” strongly resisting the move.

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    Incident Was Unintentional: Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Against Hospital, Doctor Over Surgical Mop Left in Woman’s Belly
    Incident Was Unintentional: Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Against Hospital, Doctor Over Surgical Mop Left in Woman’s Belly
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    Incident Was Unintentional: Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Against Hospital, Doctor Over Surgical Mop Left in Woman’s Belly

    The Delhi High Court quashed the FIR against a private hospital and a doctor in a medical negligence case, holding that the surgical mop left during a C-section was unintentional and bereft of the necessary mens rea to face criminal trial.

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    Need to Be Taught a Lesson: Supreme Court Declines Bail Hearing for Mihir Shah in Mumbai BMW Hit-and-Run Case
    Need to Be Taught a Lesson: Supreme Court Declines Bail Hearing for Mihir Shah in Mumbai BMW Hit-and-Run Case
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    Need to Be Taught a Lesson: Supreme Court Declines Bail Hearing for Mihir Shah in Mumbai BMW Hit-and-Run Case

    The Supreme Court declined to hear the bail application of Mihir Shah, accused in the 2024 Mumbai BMW hit-and-run case, observing sternly that “These boys need to be taught a lesson” given allegations of intoxicated driving and offences.

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    Compassionate Appointment Is Final, No Second Chance for Higher Post: Supreme Court
    Compassionate Appointment Is Final, No Second Chance for Higher Post: Supreme Court
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    Compassionate Appointment Is Final, No Second Chance for Higher Post: Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court held that once a dependent of a deceased employee accepts compassionate appointment, the right stands exhausted, and the appointee cannot later demand transfer or appointment to a higher post in public employment under service law.

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    ED Can Seize Property for 180 Days Without Judge?: Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response
    ED Can Seize Property for 180 Days Without Judge?: Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response
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    ED Can Seize Property for 180 Days Without Judge?: Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response

    The Supreme Court on December 12 sought the Centre’s response to a petition by a sitting Karnataka MLA. She challenges the Enforcement Directorate’s power under PMLA to seize and retain assets without oversight for up to 180 days.

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    President Directs Justice Nisha Banu to Join Kerala High Court By 20.12.2025
    President Directs Justice Nisha Banu to Join Kerala High Court By 20.12.2025
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    President Directs Justice Nisha Banu to Join Kerala High Court By 20.12.2025

    The President directed Justice Nisha Banu to assume charge as Judge of the Kerala High Court on or before December 20, 2025, after consulting CJI. The Centre notified her transfer from Madras High Court on October 14, 2025.

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    Karur Stampede: Supreme Court Refuses to Modify Its Order Suspending Enquiry Commission
    Karur Stampede: Supreme Court Refuses to Modify Its Order Suspending Enquiry Commission
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    Karur Stampede: Supreme Court Refuses to Modify Its Order Suspending Enquiry Commission

    Today, On 12th December, The Supreme Court has refused to modify its earlier order suspending the Enquiry Commission probing the Karur stampede case. The Court said the suspension will continue as directed, rejecting calls for reconsideration and stressing judicial consistency and fairness.

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