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    Parents Cannot Invoke Habeas Corpus to Challenge Adult Daughter’s Celibacy: Kerala High Court
    Parents Cannot Invoke Habeas Corpus to Challenge Adult Daughter’s Celibacy: Kerala High Court
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    Parents Cannot Invoke Habeas Corpus to Challenge Adult Daughter’s Celibacy: Kerala High Court

    The Kerala High Court held that parents cannot use a habeas corpus petition to oppose an adult daughter’s choice to live a celibate life or join a religious congregation, reaffirming that such personal decisions are protected under Article 21’s autonomy guarantee.

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    “Go to High Court First”: Supreme Court of India Refuses to Hear Plea Against Savukku Shankar’s Goondas Act Detention
    “Go to High Court First”: Supreme Court of India Refuses to Hear Plea Against Savukku Shankar’s Goondas Act Detention
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    “Go to High Court First”: Supreme Court of India Refuses to Hear Plea Against Savukku Shankar’s Goondas Act Detention

    The Supreme Court declined to entertain a plea challenging Savukku Shankar’s preventive detention under the Goondas Act, asking the petitioner to approach the High Court. The Court also noted that the High Court may take up the matter expeditiously if approached.

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    Successive FIRs Appeared to Be a Conscious Attempt to Keep an Accused Behind Bars: Supreme Court Slams Jharkhand Police
    Successive FIRs Appeared to Be a Conscious Attempt to Keep an Accused Behind Bars: Supreme Court Slams Jharkhand Police
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    Successive FIRs Appeared to Be a Conscious Attempt to Keep an Accused Behind Bars: Supreme Court Slams Jharkhand Police

    The Supreme Court of India criticised Jharkhand Police for filing successive FIRs to prolong custody despite bail granted earlier orders. A bench of Aravind Kumar and P. B. Varale ordered release, noting abuse of process.

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    Right to Life Under Article 21| Mother Cannot Be Forced to Choose Between Her Child and Her Career: Delhi High Court
    Right to Life Under Article 21| Mother Cannot Be Forced to Choose Between Her Child and Her Career: Delhi High Court
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    Right to Life Under Article 21| Mother Cannot Be Forced to Choose Between Her Child and Her Career: Delhi High Court

    The Delhi High Court allowed a mother to travel to the US with her minor son to pursue postgraduate studies. The Court emphasized her Right to Life under Article 21, stating she cannot be denied education for personal growth.

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    “Suspend Cops Who Don’t Give Written Grounds of Arrest”: Allahabad High Court Cracks Down on Illegal Arrests
    “Suspend Cops Who Don’t Give Written Grounds of Arrest”: Allahabad High Court Cracks Down on Illegal Arrests
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    “Suspend Cops Who Don’t Give Written Grounds of Arrest”: Allahabad High Court Cracks Down on Illegal Arrests

    The Allahabad High Court has ruled that police officers who fail to disclose specific grounds of arrest in writing will face suspension and departmental action. Declaring such arrests illegal, the court said mere form-filling without substance violates constitutional rights and due process.

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    NSA Detention Row: Supreme Court Adjourns Plea Challenging Sonam Wangchuk’s Detention To March 10
    NSA Detention Row: Supreme Court Adjourns Plea Challenging Sonam Wangchuk’s Detention To March 10
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    ‘List for Further Hearing on January 29, 2026’: Supreme Court Defers Plea Against Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA Detention

    The Supreme Court has adjourned to January 29 the hearing on a plea filed by the wife of Sonam Wangchuk, challenging his detention under the National Security Act. The petition alleges arbitrary detention, non-supply of complete grounds, and violation of fundamental rights.

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    Rohingya Custodial Disappearance Row: Supreme Court Grants Centre Two Weeks To File Affidavit On Habeas Corpus Plea
    Rohingya Custodial Disappearance Row: Supreme Court Grants Centre Two Weeks To File Affidavit On Habeas Corpus Plea
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    Rohingya Custodial Disappearance Row: Supreme Court Grants Centre Two Weeks To File Affidavit On Habeas Corpus Plea

    Today, On 2nd December, The Supreme Court questioned a plea alleging the custodial disappearance of five Rohingyas, asking the petitioner to show the notification that recognises them as refugees. The Bench led by CJI Surya Kant flagged maintainability concerns and security issues.

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    Show the Notification That Recognises Them as Refugees: Supreme Court Questions Plea on Custodial Disappearance of Rohingyas
    Show the Notification That Recognises Them as Refugees: Supreme Court Questions Plea on Custodial Disappearance of Rohingyas
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    Show the Notification That Recognises Them as Refugees: Supreme Court Questions Plea on Custodial Disappearance of Rohingyas

    Today, On 2nd December, The Supreme Court questioned a plea alleging the custodial disappearance of five Rohingyas, asking the petitioner to show the notification that recognises them as refugees. The Bench led by CJI Surya Kant flagged maintainability concerns and security issues.

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    Detention Under Social Pressure Is Illegal: Allahabad High Court Slams Police, Declares Interfaith Couple’s Detention Unlawful
    Detention Under Social Pressure Is Illegal: Allahabad High Court Slams Police, Declares Interfaith Couple’s Detention Unlawful
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    Detention Under Social Pressure Is Illegal: Allahabad High Court Slams Police, Declares Interfaith Couple’s Detention Unlawful

    The Allahabad High Court ruled that detention under social pressure cannot justify the act, declaring the police action against an interfaith couple unlawful and stating that such detention without legal authority only increases the illegality of the act.

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    Rajasthan Police Probing Own Officials for Illegal Delhi Arrests, Tells Delhi High Court
    Rajasthan Police Probing Own Officials for Illegal Delhi Arrests, Tells Delhi High Court
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    Rajasthan Police Probing Own Officials for Illegal Delhi Arrests, Tells Delhi High Court

    Rajasthan Police Admits Lapses in Arresting Two from Delhi Without Due Process. Inquiry launched; Delhi High Court seeks CCTV footage, report by Oct 8.

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