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    Shocking Claim!! 14-Hour Illegal Detention & Custodial Sexual Assault: Supreme Court To Hear Female Lawyer’s Plea
    Shocking Claim!! 14-Hour Illegal Detention & Custodial Sexual Assault: Supreme Court To Hear Female Lawyer’s Plea
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    Shocking Claim!! 14-Hour Illegal Detention & Custodial Sexual Assault: Supreme Court To Hear Female Lawyer’s Plea

    Today, On 19th December, Supreme Court agreed to hear a female lawyer’s plea alleging shocking 14-hour illegal detention and custodial sexual assault by police officials. The bench said serious allegations warranted examination and issued notice while directing preservation of CCTV footage evidence.

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    No Question of Protection: Supreme Court Dismisses Plea of BJP Worker Over Criticism of PM Narendra Modi’s Policies
    No Question of Protection: Supreme Court Dismisses Plea of BJP Worker Over Criticism of PM Narendra Modi’s Policies
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    No Question of Protection: Supreme Court Dismisses Plea of BJP Worker Over Criticism of PM Narendra Modi’s Policies

    The Supreme Court has dismissed the plea of BJP worker Gurudath Shetty Karkala, refusing any protection, after he faced multiple cases for criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policies. The Court emphasized accountability and abuse of fundamental rights.

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    Ready To Sit On Monday: CJI Surya Kant Announces Special Supreme Court Sitting On December 22
    Ready To Sit On Monday: CJI Surya Kant Announces Special Supreme Court Sitting On December 22
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    Ready To Sit On Monday: CJI Surya Kant Announces Special Supreme Court Sitting On December 22

    Today, On 19th December, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant announced a special Supreme Court vacation sitting on December 22 to hear genuinely urgent cases as the winter recess begins. He said judges worked all night on briefs and declined fresh listings.

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    Supreme Court Collegium Picks Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo as Next Patna High Court Chief Justice
    Supreme Court Collegium Picks Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo as Next Patna High Court Chief Justice
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    Supreme Court Collegium Picks Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo as Next Patna High Court Chief Justice

    The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended Orissa High Court Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo for appointment as Chief Justice of the Patna High Court. The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by CJI Surya Kant on December 18.

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    Circumstantial Evidence Can Lead to Conviction Only If It Points Solely to Guilt: Supreme Court
    Circumstantial Evidence Can Lead to Conviction Only If It Points Solely to Guilt: Supreme Court
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    Circumstantial Evidence Can Lead to Conviction Only If It Points Solely to Guilt: Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court held that circumstantial evidence can justify a conviction only when it is completely inconsistent with the accused’s innocence. The Court ruled that conviction cannot be based solely on the “last seen together” theory without strong corroborative proof.

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    Supreme Court Collegium Clears New Chief Justices for 5 High Courts; Key Appointments Recommended
    Supreme Court Collegium Clears New Chief Justices for 5 High Courts; Key Appointments Recommended
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    Supreme Court Collegium Clears New Chief Justices for 5 High Courts; Key Appointments Recommended

    The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended five senior High Court judges for appointment as Chief Justices across Uttarakhand, Meghalaya, Jharkhand, Sikkim and Patna High Courts. The proposals will now be sent to the Union Government for approval and formal notification.

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    He Can’t Stay Like This: Supreme Court to Meet Parents of 12-Year Coma Patient Amid Passive Euthanasia Plea
    He Can’t Stay Like This: Supreme Court to Meet Parents of 12-Year Coma Patient Amid Passive Euthanasia Plea
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    He Can’t Stay Like This: Supreme Court to Meet Parents of 12-Year Coma Patient Amid Passive Euthanasia Plea

    The Supreme Court of India will meet the parents of a man who has been in a coma for over 12 years, as it considers their plea for passive euthanasia and the withdrawal of life support.

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    “Exclusion Clauses Can’t Defeat Insurance Claims”: Supreme Court Says Any Ambiguity Must Favour Insured
    “Exclusion Clauses Can’t Defeat Insurance Claims”: Supreme Court Says Any Ambiguity Must Favour Insured
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    “Exclusion Clauses Can’t Defeat Insurance Claims”: Supreme Court Says Any Ambiguity Must Favour Insured

    The Supreme Court ruled that exclusion clauses in insurance policies must be interpreted strictly and any ambiguity must benefit the insured. The Court held that when loss is caused by fire, the reason behind the fire becomes irrelevant for insurance liability.

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    Testator’s Will Is Supreme, Equity Has No Role: Supreme Court Upholds Will Excluding Daughter
    Testator’s Will Is Supreme, Equity Has No Role: Supreme Court Upholds Will Excluding Daughter
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    Testator’s Will Is Supreme, Equity Has No Role: Supreme Court Upholds Will Excluding Daughter

    The Supreme Court ruled that equity cannot override a testator’s clear intent, upholding a registered will that excluded one daughter. The Court reaffirmed that a validly proved will must prevail over claims of fairness.

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    Megha Engineering Defamation Case: Supreme Court Refuses to Interfere Telangana HC Media Gag Order
    Megha Engineering Defamation Case: Supreme Court Refuses to Interfere Telangana HC Media Gag Order
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    Megha Engineering Defamation Case: Supreme Court Refuses to Interfere Telangana HC Media Gag Order

    The Supreme Court refused to interfere with the Telangana High Court’s decision setting aside a media gag order in the Megha Engineering defamation case, reaffirming constitutional limits on prior restraint and strengthening press freedom protections.

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