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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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    ‘Retired Judges Feel Uncomfortable Sitting With Juniors’: Supreme Court Modifies Ruling on Ad Hoc Judge Appointments
    ‘Retired Judges Feel Uncomfortable Sitting With Juniors’: Supreme‘Retired Judges Feel Uncomfortable Sitting With Juniors’: Supreme Court Modifies Ruling on Ad Hoc Judge AppointmentsCourt Modifies Ruling on Ad Hoc Judge Appointments
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    ‘Retired Judges Feel Uncomfortable Sitting With Juniors’: Supreme Court Modifies Ruling on Ad Hoc Judge Appointments

    The Supreme Court heard Lok Prahari’s plea on ad hoc judge appointments and addressed concerns raised by retired judges over bench composition. CJI Surya Kant said High Court Chief Justices may decide benches administratively, leading to a modification of the main judgment.

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    Gender Alone Not a Ground for Bail in Murder Cases: Supreme Court Sets Aside Karnataka High Court Order
    Gender Alone Not a Ground for Bail in Murder Cases: Supreme Court Sets Aside Karnataka High Court Order
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    Gender Alone Not a Ground for Bail in Murder Cases: Supreme Court Sets Aside Karnataka High Court Order

    The Supreme Court ruled that bail in murder cases cannot be granted solely based on gender or custody period. Setting aside the Karnataka High Court order, the Court stressed the need to examine serious allegations and specific overt acts.

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    ‘Matter Cannot Be Heard Piecemeal’: Supreme Court Adjourns Chaitanya Baghel’s Liquor Scam Arrest Plea to January
    ‘Matter Cannot Be Heard Piecemeal’: Supreme Court Adjourns Chaitanya Baghel’s Liquor Scam Arrest Plea to January
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    ‘Matter Cannot Be Heard Piecemeal’: Supreme Court Adjourns Chaitanya Baghel’s Liquor Scam Arrest Plea to January

    The Supreme Court has adjourned till January the plea filed by Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, challenging his arrest in the alleged liquor scam. The Court said the matter cannot be heard piecemeal and will take it up for detailed hearing in the first week of January.

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    SIR Row | Take A Decision On Or Before 31 December And Apprise The Court: Supreme Court To ECI
    SIR Row | Take A Decision On Or Before 31 December And Apprise The Court: Supreme Court To ECI
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    SIR Row | Take A Decision On Or Before 31 December And Apprise The Court: Supreme Court To ECI

    Today, On 18th December, Supreme Court continues hearing the SIR validity case across states. The apex Court directs the Election Commission of India to decide the proposal within timeline, stating “Take A Decision On Or Before 31 December And Apprise The Court”.

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    “Telangana Is a Highly Progressive State”: Supreme Court Pushes for Women’s Representation in Bar Council Elections
    “Telangana Is a Highly Progressive State”: Supreme Court Pushes for Women’s Representation in Bar Council Elections
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    “Telangana Is a Highly Progressive State”: Supreme Court Pushes for Women’s Representation in Bar Council Elections

    The Supreme Court heard a plea seeking reservation for women in Bar Council elections and modified its earlier directions for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. CJI Surya Kant said greater women representation will strengthen Bar leadership and should not be treated as an adversarial issue.

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    Unfortunate Trend Of Judges Passing Multiple Orders Before Retirement, Like A Batter Hitting Sixes In The Final Over: Supreme Court
    Unfortunate Trend Of Judges Passing Multiple Orders Before Retirement, Like A Batter Hitting Sixes In The Final Over: Supreme Court
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    Unfortunate Trend Of Judges Passing Multiple Orders Before Retirement, Like A Batter Hitting Sixes In The Final Over: Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court expressed concern over a growing trend of judges issuing multiple orders just before retirement, questioning judicial discipline. Calling it an unfortunate trend, the Court likened last-minute orders to a batter hitting sixes in final over.

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