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    Right to Dignity Overrides Press Freedom After Acquittal, Rules Delhi High Court
    Right to Dignity Overrides Press Freedom After Acquittal, Rules Delhi High Court
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    Right to Dignity Overrides Press Freedom After Acquittal, Rules Delhi High Court

    The Delhi High Court held that an acquitted or discharged person’s right to dignity and reputation under Article 21 can override press freedom under Article 19(1)(a). The Court upheld de-indexing of arrest-related news articles, noting that continued online availability causes lasting reputational harm.

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    “Electricity Is Part of Right to Life”: Delhi High Court Says Power Supply Cannot Be Denied Amid Tenant-Landlord Disputes
    “Electricity Is Part of Right to Life”: Delhi High Court Says Power Supply Cannot Be Denied Amid Tenant-Landlord Disputes
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    “Electricity Is Part of Right to Life”: Delhi High Court Says Power Supply Cannot Be Denied Amid Tenant-Landlord Disputes

    The Delhi High Court held that access to electricity is a fundamental right under Article 21 and cannot be denied to a person in lawful possession of a property. The Court ordered BSES to restore power without insisting on a landlord’s NOC despite a pending tenancy dispute.

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    ‘Individual Cannot Always Be the Centre of Attention’: SC Prioritises National Interest Over Personal Liberty
    ‘Individual Cannot Always Be the Centre of Attention’: SC Prioritises National Interest Over Personal Liberty
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    ‘Individual Cannot Always Be the Centre of Attention’: Supreme Court Prioritises National Interest Over Personal Liberty

    The Supreme Court held that while Article 21 rights are vital, they cannot be the only basis for bail in cases involving national security. The Court said individual liberty is secondary when the country’s sovereignty and integrity are at risk.

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    IndiGo Flight Delays| Serious Matter, Lakhs of People are Stranded at Airports. Govt Already in Action : CJI Surya Kant
    IndiGo Flight Delays| Serious Matter, Lakhs of People are Stranded at Airports. Govt Already in Action : CJI Surya Kant
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    IndiGo Flight Delays| Serious Matter, Lakhs of People are Stranded at Airports. Govt Already in Action : CJI Surya Kant

    Today, On 8th December, IndiGo flight delays and cancellations have reached the Supreme Court, where a plea highlighted massive disruption for passengers nationwide. Calling it a serious matter, CJI Surya Kant noted that lakhs of people are stranded at airports and urgently need relief.

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    IndiGo Flight Delays| Serious Matter, Lakhs of People are Stranded at Airports. Govt Already in Action : CJI Surya Kant
    IndiGo Flight Delays| Serious Matter, Lakhs of People are Stranded at Airports. Govt Already in Action : CJI Surya Kant
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    Abrupt Cancellations, Operational Failures, and No Clear Communication: Plea to CJI Seeks Suo Motu Action Over Indigo’s Nationwide Chaos

    A letter has been submitted to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, urging the Supreme Court to take suo motu notice of the widespread cancellations of domestic flights that have severely disrupted air travel across the nation, affecting countless passengers.

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    44 SC/HC Former Judges Stand Firm Against ‘Motivated Attacks’ on CJI Surya Kant Over Rohingya Remarks
    44 SC/HC Former Judges Stand Firm Against ‘Motivated Attacks’ on CJI Surya Kant Over Rohingya Remarks
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    Ex- Judges and Senior Lawyers Issue Open Letter to CJI Over SC’s Rohingya Remarks: ‘Undermine Constitutional Values and Human Dignity’

    Ex-Judges and senior lawyers have issued an open letter to the Chief Justice of India, expressing deep concern over the Supreme Court’s remarks on Rohingya refugees. They warn the comments could “undermine constitutional values and human dignity”.

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    MP Amritpal Singh Moves Punjab & Haryana High Court Against Third NSA Detention, Calls Order Arbitrary
    MP Amritpal Singh Moves Punjab & Haryana High Court Against Third NSA Detention, Calls Order Arbitrary
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    MP Amritpal Singh Moves Punjab & Haryana High Court Against Third NSA Detention, Calls Order Arbitrary

    Amritpal Singh has challenged his third consecutive NSA detention, claiming it violates constitutional rights and lacks credible evidence. The Supreme Court earlier allowed him to approach the High Court for urgent relief.

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    Two Consenting Adults Have the Right to Live-In Relationship, Even Without Attaining Marriageable Age: Rajasthan High Court
    Two Consenting Adults Have the Right to Live-In Relationship, Even Without Attaining Marriageable Age: Rajasthan High Court
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    Two Consenting Adults Have the Right to Live-In Relationship, Even Without Attaining Marriageable Age: Rajasthan High Court

    The Rajasthan High Court said that two consenting adults have the right to live in a relationship even without attaining the legal marriageable age. The Court stressed that Article 21 protects such personal choices and ensures freedom and safety.

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    PHED Money Laundering Case: Supreme Court Grants Bail to Former Rajasthan Minister Mahesh Joshi
    PHED Money Laundering Case: Supreme Court Grants Bail to Former Rajasthan Minister Mahesh Joshi
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    PHED Money Laundering Case: Supreme Court Grants Bail to Former Rajasthan Minister Mahesh Joshi

    Today, On 3rd December, Supreme Court granted bail to former Rajasthan minister Mahesh Joshi after he spent nearly seven months in custody in the PHED money laundering case. The Bench, hearing his special leave petition, found grounds to set-aside earlier bail refusals.

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    Anti-Conversion Law: Supreme Court Seeks Rajasthan Govt’s Response on Validity Challenge
    Anti-Conversion Law: Supreme Court Seeks Rajasthan Govt’s Response on Validity Challenge
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    Anti-Conversion Law: Supreme Court Seeks Rajasthan Govt’s Response on Validity Challenge

    Today, On 28th November, Supreme Court has sought the Rajasthan government’s response to a petition challenging the validity of the Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2025. The plea alleges the law contains arbitrary and unreasonable provisions that violate rights.

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