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    Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail to Man Who Threatened Local Commissioner with Gun During Faridabad Inspection
    Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail to Man Who Threatened Local Commissioner with Gun During Faridabad Inspection
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    Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail to Man Who Threatened Local Commissioner with Gun During Faridabad Inspection

    The Supreme Court ordered interim release of the accused after his surrender and apology, directing him to deposit Rs 1 lakh with the Delhi High Court Lawyers’ Welfare Fund. The Bench warned that failure to pay would lead to automatic cancellation of bail.

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    "Love, Not Lust": Supreme Court Quashes POCSO Conviction After Victim Marries Accused
    "Love, Not Lust": Supreme Court Quashes POCSO Conviction After Victim Marries Accused
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    “Love, Not Lust”: Supreme Court Quashes POCSO Conviction After Victim Marries Accused

    In a rare move under Article 142, the Supreme Court set aside a man’s POCSO conviction, noting the relationship was driven by “love, not lust.” The court observed the couple is now married with a child and living a peaceful life.

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    “Mere Presence Isn’t Guilt”: Supreme Court Rules on Unlawful Assembly and Innocent Bystanders
    “Mere Presence Isn’t Guilt”: Supreme Court Rules on Unlawful Assembly and Innocent Bystanders
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    Supreme Court Examines Uniform Pay for Consumer Commission Members Across States

    SC hears suo motu case on pay disparities in consumer commissions, stressing uniform salaries and allowances. Next hearing set for October 2025.

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    Supreme Court Dissolves Marriage: "Ego Should Vanish, Now Look After the Child," Says Supreme Court
    Supreme Court Dissolves Marriage: "Ego Should Vanish, Now Look After the Child," Says Supreme Court
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    Supreme Court Dissolves Marriage: “Ego Should Vanish, Now Look After the Child,” Says Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court dissolved a couple’s marriage by mutual consent, urging them to shed egos and focus on their daughter’s well-being. The husband will pay Rs 50,000 monthly for the child’s upkeep.

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    Supreme Court refuses plea by Maoist leader Basavaraju’s kin: “Even ashes not returned,” says lawyer
    Supreme Court refuses plea by Maoist leader Basavaraju’s kin: “Even ashes not returned,” says lawyer
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    “Judiciary Does Not Hold Keys to Every Problem”: Centre Warns Supreme Court on Overstepping Powers

    The Centre told the Supreme Court that fixing timelines for President and Governors to act on Bills would upset the constitutional balance, stressing such powers are “non-justiciable.” SG Tushar Mehta warned that judicial overreach could trigger “constitutional disorder.”

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    Article 142: Supreme Court’s ‘Complete Justice’ or 'Judicial Overreach'? | Explained
    Article 142: Supreme Court’s ‘Complete Justice’ or 'Judicial Overreach'? | Explained
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    Article 142: Supreme Court’s ‘Complete Justice’ or ‘Judicial Overreach’? | Explained

    Explore Article 142 of the Constitution as the Supreme Court’s power for ‘complete justice’ or ‘judicial overreach’, explained with cases, scope, and constitutional significance.

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    Justice Must Also Be Swift: Supreme Court Grants Instant Mutual Divorce Under Article 142
    Justice Must Also Be Swift: Supreme Court Grants Instant Mutual Divorce Under Article 142
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    Supreme Court Dissolves Marriage After 15 Years: Ordered To Pay Rs 1.25 Crore Permanent Alimony Under Article 142

    The Supreme Court dissolved the marriage after 15 years, invoking Article 142, and ordered the husband to pay Rs 1.25 crore as permanent alimony to wife and son.

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    Supreme Court refuses plea by Maoist leader Basavaraju’s kin: “Even ashes not returned,” says lawyer
    Supreme Court refuses plea by Maoist leader Basavaraju’s kin: “Even ashes not returned,” says lawyer
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    Centre Warns of ‘Constitutional Chaos’ on Governors’ Timeline Order: “Supreme Court Cannot Amend or Defeat Constitution Makers’ Intent”

    The Centre has warned the Supreme Court that fixing a timeline for Governors may create “constitutional chaos,” stressing that even under Article 142, the Court cannot amend or override the original intent of the Constitution makers.

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    Nomination Becomes Void After Marriage: Supreme Court Splits GPF Between Widow and Mother in Key Ruling
    Nomination Becomes Void After Marriage: Supreme Court Splits GPF Between Widow and Mother in Key Ruling
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    Supreme Court Dissolves 15-Year-Old Marriage, Orders Rs 1.25 Crore Alimony to Wife

    The Supreme Court ended a marriage after 15 years of separation, invoking Article 142 to grant divorce. The husband must pay Rs 1.25 crore in five instalments as permanent alimony.

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    "Once the Marriage is Over, Let the Cases End Too”: Supreme Court on Post-Divorce Criminal Proceedings
    "Once the Marriage is Over, Let the Cases End Too”: Supreme Court on Post-Divorce Criminal Proceedings
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    “Once the Marriage is Over, Let the Cases End Too”: Supreme Court on Post-Divorce Criminal Proceedings

    The Supreme Court held that continuing criminal proceedings after divorce, without specific allegations, only prolongs bitterness and burdens the justice system. The ruling came while quashing an FIR against a man and his family in a matrimonial dispute.

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