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    Madras High Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Plea Over Savukku Shankar’s Mother's ‘Solitary Confinement’ Claim, Orders No Further Directions
    Madras High Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Plea Over Savukku Shankar’s Mother's ‘Solitary Confinement’ Claim, Orders No Further Directions
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    Madras High Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Plea Over Savukku Shankar’s Mother’s ‘Solitary Confinement’ Claim, Orders No Further Directions

    The Madras High Court dismissed a habeas corpus plea filed by Savukku Shankar’s mother alleging solitary confinement during his December 2025 incarceration. The Court also closed the medical treatment plea and said police can act as per law if he fails to surrender after interim bail ends.

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    Illegal Access to Court Files| Explanations May Be Sought From Clerks And Judges: J&K High Court Issues Strict Warning
    Illegal Access to Court Files| Explanations May Be Sought From Clerks And Judges: J&K High Court Issues Strict Warning
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    Illegal Access to Court Files| Explanations May Be Sought From Clerks And Judges: J&K High Court Issues Strict Warning

    J&K High Court has issued a strict warning to clerks and judges, stating that if future petitions include uncertified photocopies from court records, both the responsible clerks and presiding officers may be required to provide explanations.

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    Supreme Court to Hear Himachal Govt’s Plea Against HC Order Blocking Withdrawal of 45 Cases Against MPs and MLAs
    Supreme Court to Hear Himachal Govt’s Plea Against HC Order Blocking Withdrawal of 45 Cases Against MPs and MLAs
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    Supreme Court to Hear Himachal Govt’s Plea Against HC Order Blocking Withdrawal of 45 Cases Against MPs and MLAs

    The Supreme Court agreed to examine Himachal Pradesh’s plea challenging a high court order that stopped the withdrawal of 45 cases against MPs and MLAs. The matter includes cases filed under the previous BJP government against Congress workers for Covid-era rallies.

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    Shiv Sena Challenges Kishori Pednekar’s False Civic Poll Nomination in Bombay HC
    Shiv Sena Challenges Kishori Pednekar’s False Civic Poll Nomination in Bombay HC
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    Shiv Sena Challenges Kishori Pednekar’s False Civic Poll Nomination in Bombay HC

    Today, A Shiv Sena spokesperson moved the Bombay High Court challenging former Mumbai mayor Kishori Pednekar’s civic poll nomination, alleging concealment of criminal cases in her affidavit. Susie Shah sought hearing before Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad.

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    Time-Bound Investigations Must Be An Exception, Not The Rule: Supreme Court
    Time-Bound Investigations Must Be An Exception, Not The Rule: Supreme Court
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    Time-Bound Investigations Must Be An Exception, Not The Rule: Supreme Court

    Supreme Court held that courts must avoid mandating time-bound investigations unless evidence shows delay or stagnation. A Bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N.K. Singh said such directions should remain rare exceptions, not routine practice in criminal cases.

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    Who Is Threatening You?: Supreme Court Rejects Plea Seeking Security from Lawrence Bishnoi Gang
    Who Is Threatening You?: Supreme Court Rejects Plea Seeking Security from Lawrence Bishnoi Gang
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    Who Is Threatening You?: Supreme Court Rejects Plea Seeking Security from Lawrence Bishnoi Gang

    Today, On 1st December, The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea seeking security from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, questioning the basis of the threat. The bench asked who was threatening the petitioner and noted there was no material showing any danger requiring court intervention

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    Prosecutor are Officers of Justice, Not Conviction Machines: Supreme Court Sets Aside Murder Conviction
    Prosecutor are Officers of Justice, Not Conviction Machines: Supreme Court Sets Aside Murder Conviction
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    Let’s Kill All the Lawyers: Supreme Court Quotes Shakespeare, Slams Agencies Summoning Advocates

    The Supreme Court, quoting Shakespeare’s famous line “Let’s kill all the lawyers,” criticised investigating agencies for summoning advocates in criminal cases, warning that such actions could infringe upon their fundamental rights and undermine the independence of the legal profession.

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    Supreme Court Urges Day-to-Day Trials to Fast-Track Justice in Criminal Cases
    Supreme Court Urges Day-to-Day Trials to Fast-Track Justice in Criminal Cases
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    Supreme Court Urges Day-to-Day Trials to Fast-Track Justice in Criminal Cases

    The Supreme Court directs all High Courts to issue circulars ensuring expeditious trials, especially in sensitive cases, stressing continuous examination of witnesses and strict adherence to Section 309 CrPC. The move aims to uphold the right to a speedy trial under Article 21.

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    Supreme Court to Tamil Nadu Govt: "Undertake That No Cases Dropped Against Incumbent Ministers Without Probe"
    Supreme Court to Tamil Nadu Govt: "Undertake That No Cases Dropped Against Incumbent Ministers Without Probe"
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    Supreme Court to Tamil Nadu Govt: “Undertake That No Cases Dropped Against Incumbent Ministers Without Probe”

    The Supreme Court asked the Tamil Nadu Government to give a clear undertaking that no criminal case against any current minister or MLA was dropped without completing the probe. A specific affidavit must be filed within two weeks.

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    "Can ED Summon Lawyers for Legal Opinions?" Supreme Court to Decide in Crucial Hearing on July 2
    "Can ED Summon Lawyers for Legal Opinions?" Supreme Court to Decide in Crucial Hearing on July 2
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    “Can ED Summon Lawyers for Legal Opinions?” Supreme Court to Decide in Crucial Hearing on July 21

    Supreme Court to hear if lawyers can be summoned by ED for giving legal advice. Bench led by CJI B.R. Gavai to take up the matter suo motu.

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