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A return to public hangings(30.07.2015)

When a judge begins his deliberations with a somewhat sardonic assessment that, “the issue had seen the end yesterday, appears to have unending charac.....

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Statute

The High Court and The Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Bill, 2015(13.08.2015)

The Government introduced 'The High Court and the Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Bill, 2015' in the Lok Sabha on .....

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The High Court and The Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Amendment Bill, 2015(13.08.2015)

The Government introduced a Bill in the Lok Sabha to further amend the High Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1954 and the Suprem.....

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Notifications & Circulars

Special Investigation Team(11.04.2017)

SIT has been constituted in pursuance of the Order dated 4.7.2011 of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India passed in Writ Petition (Civil) No.176 of 2009. Th.....

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Clarification regarding binding nature of circular and instructions(21.09.2015)

In light of various decisions by the Supreme Court, the Ministry of Finance issued clarifications on whether service tax, customs and excise field off.....

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Implementation of Hon'ble Supreme Court direction in judgment dated 28.04.2023 in matter relating to ' pre-import condition'(08.06.2023)

1. Reference is drawn to the Hon'b1e Supreme Court's judgment dated 28.04.2023 in matter of Civil Appeal No. 290 of 2023 (UOI and others vs. Cosmo Fil.....

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International Cases

Conduct of employee must be related to relationship with employer to apportion vicarious liability(02.03.2016)

The British Supreme Court, deciding claims raising questions on vicarious liability of the employer, found that the conduct of the individual has to b.....

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Conduct of employee must be related to relationship with employer to apportion vicarious liability(02.03.2016)

The British Supreme Court, deciding claims raising questions on vicarious liability of the employer, found that the conduct of the individual has to b.....

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EPA’s Clean Power Plan suffers setback(09.02.2016)

The United States Supreme Court took the steam out of the Government’s Clean Power Plan halting enforcement of the same. It stayed the “Carbon Polluti.....

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A divided legislature, now a divided court(22.03.2016)

“The judgment is affirmed by an equally divided Court”, screams the blankly white sheet of paper announcing the United States Supreme Court’s decision.....

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Judgments

Tribunal’s order cannot be directly challenged in the Supreme Court(15.10.2019)

In facts of present matter, the State of Chhattisgarh enacted the Chhattisgarh Rent Control Act, 2011. Under this Act, in the hierarchy of adjudicatin.....

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Cases arising out of matrimonial differences should be put to quietus, if the parties have arrived upon a genuine settlement(17.04.2023)

The present petition has been filed seeking quashing of FIR under Sections 498A/406/34 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC). The marriage between Petition.....

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Appellate Court would not interfere with the exercise of discretion of the court of first instance except where the discretion has been shown to have been exercised arbitrarily(18.04.2023)

The present appeal assails the judgment and order passed by the Division Bench of the High Court, thereby setting aside the order of the Single Judge,.....

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Court should not interfere with an order of Settlement Commission, passed in exercise of its discretionary powers, unless order contravenes provisions of Act(25.09.2023)

Present appeal has been filed assailing the judgment passed by the High Court whereby the judgment of the learned Single Judge, remanding the matter t.....

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NJAC dismissal: this saga is only just beginning(16.10.2015)

That the National Judicial Appointments Commission impinges on the “sacred document” that is the Constitution, which is “not a Rubik’s cube that be ma.....

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Vicarious liability would be attracted only when the ingredients of Section 141(1) of the NI Act, are satisfied(10.10.2023)

Present Appeal is directed against the order passed by the High Court, as per the impugned order, the High Court declined to quash the complaint qua t.....

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Protection under Anticipatory Bail is not time bound and life of Anticipatory Bail does not end when the Accused is summoned by Court(29.01.2020)

In the present case, the issues were referred in lieu of the conflicting decisions of different Benches to the Supreme Court to decide whether the pro.....

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News

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging Mandatory Death Penalty Under SC/ST Act(10.05.2019)

Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre on a PIL challenging mandatory death penalty under Section 3(2)(i) of the Scheduled Castes and the Sched.....

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SBI Sold Electoral Bonds Worth Rs 3,622 crore in March & April, Shows RTI Response(10.05.2019)

The scheme of electoral bonds notified by the Centre in 2018 has been challenged in the Supreme Court.

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Judges Aren't 'Fearful Saints', Have to Be 'Fearless Preachers': Supreme Court(11.05.2019)

The apex court said this in its judgment upholding the conviction of an advocate for criminal contempt of court for misbehaving and attempting to assa.....

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Absolutely Incorrect: Jaitley Calls Reports of Differences Between AG, Centre 'Motivated'(11.05.2019)

Venugopal had written to all the Supreme Court judges to set up a committee of three retired judges of the apex court to look into allegations of sexu.....

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Supreme Court Seeks Delhi Government Response on Plea Challenging CCTVs in Classrooms(13.05.2019)

Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Delhi Government on a plea challenging a plan to install CCTV cameras in schools in the national capital citi.....

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Supreme Court: Afraid of What You Will Do With Property?(13.05.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that it would pass orders on handing over the projects to other companies and would consider the option of Government-Owned.....

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Supreme Court Rejects Birla Corp SLP on Document Theft(13.05.2019)

Supreme Court has dismissed a special leave petition (SLP) moved by MP Birla Group company, Birla Corporation, against a group of minority shareholder.....

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Supreme Court Quashes Tough Reserve Bank Circular on Resolving Bad Debt(02.04.2019)

Several companies, especially power firms, had sought intervention of the Supreme Court saying the time given by the RBI was not enough time to tackle.....

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My Statues Represent Will of the People, PIL Politically Motivated: Mayawati to Supreme Court(02.04.2019)

Submitting her affidavit in the Supreme Court, Mayawati said that when she was the CM, the state legislature sought to pay tribute to her for her tire.....

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Employees of 'Local Bodies' Entitled to Gratuity Under Payment of Gratuity Act: SC(03.04.2019)

Supreme Court has held that the employees of the local bodies like Municipalities are entitled for gratuity under Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.

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Employees of 'Local Bodies' Entitled to Gratuity Under Payment of Gratuity Act: SC(03.04.2019)

Supreme Court has held that the employees of the local bodies like Municipalities are entitled for gratuity under Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.

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One Sided Clauses in Builder-Buyer Agreements is Unfair Trade Practice: SC(03.04.2019)

Supreme Court has held that the incorporation of one-sided clauses in a builder-buyer agreement constitutes an unfair trade practice as per Section 2 .....

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SC Sets Aside Bail Granted to J&K Businessman in Terror Funding Case(03.04.2019)

Supreme Court has set aside the Delhi High Court order which granted bail to Jammu and Kashmir based influential businessman Zahoor Ahmad Shah Watali .....

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Centre Snubs EC, Says Objections over Electoral Bond 'Without Legal or Factual Merit'(04.04.2019)

While the Election Commission had raised red flags over “anonymous” funding through electoral bonds and apprehended that foreign companies could i.....

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Supreme Court Says 'Sorry' to Litigant for 13-year Delay in Case(06.12.2017)

The case, which was stuck in legal tangles, had reached the apex court in 2009 and the woman, who had initially lodged the complaint in 2004 against h.....

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Supreme Court Notice to Govt on PIL to Ban Convicts from Heading Parties(06.12.2017)

A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud agreed to examine the validity and contours of Section 29.....

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Ayodhya Title Suit: Supreme Court Refuses to Defer Hearing Till After 2019 Elections(06.12.2017)

Kapil Sibal urged the court to defer the hearing as it could have repercussions for the country's polity and the 2019 Lok Sabha election.

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Supreme Court Favours Law to Put a Cap on 'Astronomical' Lawyers' Fee(06.12.2017)

Citing the ‘astronomical’ fee being charged by top lawyers, a bench of Justices Adarsh K Goel and Uday U Lalit recalled number of judgments passed.....

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Ayodhya Verdict: Supreme Court Defers Hearing in Babri Masjid Case to February 8(06.12.2017)

The Supreme Court has commenced final hearing in the long-standing Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute, a day before the 25th anniversary of th.....

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Deemed Universities Engineering Students Can Save their Degree, Here's How to Apply(06.12.2017)

As per the Supreme Court's order, the engineering degrees of students enrolled with these 4 Universities during the academic years 2001-2005 shall rem.....

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SC Begins Final Hearing in Ayodhya Dispute Day Before 25th Anniversary of Babri Demolition(06.12.2017)

The Supreme Court hearing comes seven years after the Allahabad High Court had divided the disputed Ayodhya land equally between Ram Lalla Virajman, S.....

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Special Court to Try Cases of Politicians: Centre is "Unprepared", Says Supreme Court(30.08.2018)

The bench perused the additional affidavit filed by the government in which it has said that as per the apex court's direction, they had released fund.....

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Caste-system is Bane of a Just Social Order, Says Supreme Court(30.08.2018)

The Bench was dealing with a bunch of petitions relating to the issues on benefits of reservation to SC/ST upon their migration from one state to anot.....

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Supreme Court Directs Medical College to Pay 1 Crore to Kerala CM’s Flood Relief Fund(31.08.2018)

Supreme Court, while disposing an SLP filed by Kannur Medical College, directed the College to pay an amount of Rupees One Crore from the cost impose.....

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Supreme Court Stops Monitoring 2002 Gujarat Riot Cases(31.08.2018)

Supreme Court has disposed of a petition filed by the NHRC 15 years ago seeking transfer of the 2002 Gujarat riot cases outside the state, apart from .....

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Supreme Court Expresses Anguish over Centre's Failure to Give Details on Cases Against Politicians(31.08.2018)

Supreme Court has expressed anguish over the Centre's failure to provide details about the criminal cases pending against lawmakers and politicians in.....

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Supreme Court Expresses Anguish over Centre's Failure to Give Details on Cases Against Politicians(31.08.2018)

Supreme Court has expressed anguish over the Centre's failure to provide details about the criminal cases pending against lawmakers and politicians in.....

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Supreme Court:More Drugs Smuggled From Inside Police Stations Than Outside(31.08.2018)

Supreme Court has said that in narcotics cases, "more drugs are smuggled from inside the malkhana (rooms in police stations where materials seized by .....

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Supreme Court Appoints Former Judge DK Jain as First Ombudsman in BCCI(21.02.2019)

A bench comprising Justices S A Bobde and A M Sapre announced the name of retired Justice D K Jain as the ombudsman in the BCCI.

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Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Pleas Seeking Review of Rafale Verdict, But No Date Yet(21.02.2019)

The Supreme Court in December last year had dismissed several PILs saying there was "no occasion to doubt" the Centre's decision in the figh.....

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Pulwama Attacks Aftermath: SC to Hear PIL Seeking Protection of Kashmiri Students Tomorrow(21.02.2019)

The Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, took note of senior advocate Colin Gonsalves' submission that the plea needed to be hear.....

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Supreme Court Rules Eviction of Over 10 Lakh Tribal Families Across 16 States(21.02.2019)

The order was passed on a PIL which challenged the validity of the Forest Rights Act, passed in 2006 to give back to traditional forest dwellers their.....

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CRIMINAL - SC Agrees to Hear Rafale Review Petitions(22.02.2019)

Supreme Court has said it would consider listing of pleas seeking review of its December 14 verdict dismissing the need for an investigation into the .....

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EDUCATION - SC Gives Relief to Medical Student Who Lost an Academic Year Due to Cancellation of Admissions(22.02.2019)

Supreme Court has given relief to medical student who lost an academic year due to cancellation of admissions by Kannur Medical College and observed t.....

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CIVIL - SC Upholds Dismissal of Air Force Officer Accused of Sexual Intercourse with Colleague's Minor Daugh(22.02.2019)

Supreme Court has upheld dismissal of a Flight Lieutenant of Indian Air Force in view of allegations of his sexual intercourse with a minor daughter o.....

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Supreme Court to Bihar Govt: Government Authorities Cannot Approach The Court As And When They Please(13.05.2019)

Supreme Court observed that Government working lethargy is not a pretext to condone the delay while imposing cost of Rs. 20,000 on Bihar Government fo.....

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Supreme Court Vacates Stay On SSC Exam Results(13.05.2019)

Supreme Court has vacated the stay on declaration of results of the SSC Examination 2017—both Combined Graduate Level Examination and Combined Higher .....

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Supreme Court Bars Lawyer Convicted For Criminal Contempt From Entering Allahabad District Court(13.05.2019)

Supreme Court observed while upholding the Allahabad High Court order convicting an Advocate for criminal contempt for misbehaving and assaulting a Ch.....

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CJI Gogoi Writes to PM Modi Seeking Increase in Strength of Supreme Court Judges, Raise in Retirement Age(22.06.2019)

Rajan Gogoi has also urged the prime minister to make tenure appointments of retired apex court judges and high court judges under Articles 128 and 22.....

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Supreme Court Refuses to Relax Schedule in PG medical admission(24.06.2019)

Supreme Court has rejected a plea seeking fresh round of counselling for admission in Post Graduate (PG) courses in medical colleges in the 2019-20 ac.....

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Supreme Court Stops Road Construction in Rajaji National Park(24.06.2019)

Supreme Court has stayed the construction of a road in the reserve forest area of the Rajaji National Park in Uttarakhand.. The Court also issued noti.....

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1993 Mumbai Blasts: Supreme Court Stays Execution of Death Row Convict Tahir Merchant(06.12.2017)

The Supreme Court sought a response from the CBI in six weeks and called for the case records from the special TADA court in Mumbai, which had awarded.....

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Supreme Court Notice to Centre on Plea to Allow Protests in Jantar Mantar(06.12.2017)

A Public Interest Litigation was filed by the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS) to allow the "protestors to protest in a peaceful manner arou.....

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Centre May Give 3-6 Months More for Aadhaar-PAN Linking If SC Rules in Favour, Says Official(06.12.2017)

The current deadline for linking the 10-digit alphanumeric PAN (Permanent Account Number), issued by the Income Tax Department, with Aadhaar is Decemb.....

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Supreme Court Says 'Sorry' to Litigant for 13-year Delay in Case(06.12.2017)

The case, which was stuck in legal tangles, had reached the apex court in 2009 and the woman, who had initially lodged the complaint in 2004 against h.....

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Supreme Court Notice to Govt on PIL to Ban Convicts from Heading Parties(06.12.2017)

A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud agreed to examine the validity and contours of Section 29.....

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Ayodhya Title Suit: Supreme Court Refuses to Defer Hearing Till After 2019 Elections(06.12.2017)

Kapil Sibal urged the court to defer the hearing as it could have repercussions for the country's polity and the 2019 Lok Sabha election.

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Supreme Court Favours Law to Put a Cap on 'Astronomical' Lawyers' Fee(06.12.2017)

Citing the ‘astronomical’ fee being charged by top lawyers, a bench of Justices Adarsh K Goel and Uday U Lalit recalled number of judgments passed.....

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Supreme Court: SC/STs Can Get Quota in Home State Only(31.08.2018)

Supreme Court has held that scheduled castes or tribes can avail benefit of reservation in government jobs only in their home states and can’t access .....

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Supreme Court Gives Nod to LG Panel For Clearing Delhi’s Garbage Mountains(31.08.2018)

Supreme Court has given green signal to the experts committee under principal secretary of Delhi Government’s urban development department to draw a p.....

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News18 Daybreak | Supreme Court Clarifies on SC/ST Quota, Rupee Slide Continues and Other Stories You may Have Missed(31.08.2018)

Get a fresh dose of the news that matters, delivered directly to your inbox, every morning. The perfect way, to get you started and informed, for the .....

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Courts Are Told Rats Eat Away Drugs Seized by Police, Supreme Court Observes(31.08.2018)

The bench also observed that in narcotics cases, "more drugs are smuggled from inside the malkhana, than outside".

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More Drugs Smuggled From Inside Police Stations Than Outside, Says Supreme Court(31.08.2018)

The apex court asked why impounded or seized vehicles, which continue to lie at the police stations, are not sold in cases where nobody comes forward .....

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Supreme Court Halts Publication of SSC 2017 Results, Calls Exam Tainted​(31.08.2018)

The apex court’s decision comes after a CBI report indicted various top officials who were associated with conducting the exam.

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Supreme Court Adjourns Hearing in Article 35A Case: Key Things to Know(31.08.2018)

The petitions have been filed by NGO on grounds that Article 35A was illegally added to the Constitution of India as it was never floated before Parli.....

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History Repeats as Supreme Court to Witness All-women Bench on September 5(01.09.2018)

The apex court had seen a women alone bench for the first time in 2013 when Justices Gyan Sudha Misra and Ranjana Prakash Desai sat together for heari.....

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CRIMINAL - Merely Part of Witness Testimony was Found False, Entire Testimony can't Be Discarded: SC(22.02.2019)

Supreme Court has held that entire testimony of witnesses cannot be discarded only because, in certain aspects, part of the statement has not been bel.....

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CRIMINAL - Entire Testimony can't be Discarded Merely Because Part of Witness Testimony was Found False: SC(22.02.2019)

Supreme Court has held that entire testimony of witnesses cannot be discarded only because, in certain aspects, part of the statement has not been bel.....

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SERVICE - SC Upholds Dismissal of Air Force Officer Accused of Intercourse with Colleague's Minor Daughter(22.02.2019)

Supreme Court has upheld dismissal of a Flight Lieutenant of Indian Air Force in view of allegations of his sexual intercourse with a minor daughter o.....

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CIVIL - Ensure Safety and Protection of Kashmiris and Other Minorities: SC Over Pulwama Attack(22.02.2019)

Supreme Court has directed nodal officers to take necessary steps to prevent acts of violence, discrimination and other coercive acts against Kashmiri.....

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‘Atheist Communists Denying Justice to Believers’: Amit Shah’s Dig at Kerala Govt Over Sabarimala(22.02.2019)

Kerala had been rocked by protests after the state government decided to implement the Supreme Court's September 28 verdict allowing women of all age .....

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Not Just 10 Lakh, But 23 Lakh Tribal & Forest-Dwelling Families May Face Eviction; Govt Silence Fuels Anger(22.02.2019)

The lawyers of the central government weren’t even present in the Supreme Court to defend the rights of tribal and traditional forest dwelling famil.....

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Ayodhya Verdict: Supreme Court Defers Hearing in Babri Masjid Case to February 8(06.12.2017)

The Supreme Court has commenced final hearing in the long-standing Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute, a day before the 25th anniversary of th.....

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Deemed Universities Engineering Students Can Save their Degree, Here's How to Apply(06.12.2017)

As per the Supreme Court's order, the engineering degrees of students enrolled with these 4 Universities during the academic years 2001-2005 shall rem.....

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SC Begins Final Hearing in Ayodhya Dispute Day Before 25th Anniversary of Babri Demolition(06.12.2017)

The Supreme Court hearing comes seven years after the Allahabad High Court had divided the disputed Ayodhya land equally between Ram Lalla Virajman, S.....

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1993 Mumbai Blasts: Supreme Court Stays Execution of Death Row Convict Tahir Merchant(06.12.2017)

The Supreme Court sought a response from the CBI in six weeks and called for the case records from the special TADA court in Mumbai, which had awarded.....

Tags : Supreme Court

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Supreme Court Notice to Centre on Plea to Allow Protests in Jantar Mantar(06.12.2017)

A Public Interest Litigation was filed by the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS) to allow the "protestors to protest in a peaceful manner arou.....

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Centre May Give 3-6 Months More for Aadhaar-PAN Linking If SC Rules in Favour, Says Official(06.12.2017)

The current deadline for linking the 10-digit alphanumeric PAN (Permanent Account Number), issued by the Income Tax Department, with Aadhaar is Decemb.....

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No Special Treatment Given to Sasikala in Prison and No Rules Violated, Claims Her Advocate(22.01.2019)

Sasikala has been lodged at the Bengaluru prison ever since her conviction by the Supreme Court in February 2017 in the disproportionate assets case. .....

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Fresh Attempt to Pull Out Meghalaya Miner's Body Begins Today Amid Family Presence(22.01.2019)

Both the Centre and the state government on Monday told the Supreme Court that the rescue operation would not be called off and that no rescue agency .....

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CBI DSP AK Bassi Moves Supreme Court Against Transfer to Port Blair, Alleges 'Victimisation'(22.01.2019)

Bassi, who was the investigating officer in the corruption case against Asthana, said the order is violative of the directions issued by the top court.....

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SC Dismisses Reliance's Challenge Against MERC Regulation(22.01.2019)

Supreme Court has upheld Bombay High Court judgment which dismissed Reliance Infrastructure challenge against regulation 44.2(d) of the Maharashtra El.....

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SC Dismisses Reliance's Challenge Against MERC Regulation(22.01.2019)

Supreme Court has upheld Bombay High Court judgment which dismissed Reliance Infrastructure challenge against regulation of Maharashtra Electricity Re.....

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Supreme Court Turns Down PIL on Fielding of Candidates with Criminal Records(22.01.2019)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction to the Election Commission to restrain political parties from fielding candidates wi.....

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Supreme Court Gives Respite to Volkswagen for Delay in Depositing Rs. 100 Crore Penalty(22.01.2019)

Supreme Court has said the National Green Tribunal would not take any punitive action against Volkswagen for delay in depositing Rs. 100 crore.

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Supreme Court: GST Evaders Can be Arrested(28.05.2019)

Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging Telangana High Court judgment that held that a person can be arrested by the competent authority in cas.....

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SC Refuses to Direct UP Police to Further Probe Hapur Lynching Case(28.05.2019)

Declining the plea for further probe, the Supreme Court bench asked applicant Samiuddin to approach the trial court which will take a decision in acco.....

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Supreme Court Denies Bail to Murder Convict(28.05.2019)

Supreme Court observed that a murder is a murder whether it arises out of matrimonial dispute or otherwise, while rejecting the bail plea of a man who.....

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Supreme Court: Company Includes Partnership Firm or Other Association of Individuals(28.05.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that the expression "company" used in Section 141 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 includes a partnership firm or as.....

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Supreme Court Refuses to Direct UP Police to Further Probe Hapur Lynching Case(28.05.2019)

Supreme Court has refused to direct the Uttar Pradesh Police to conduct further probe in the 2018 Hapur lynching case. A vacation bench comprising Chi.....

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No Religious Angle or Conspiracy in 2018 Hapur Lynching Case: UP Police to Supreme Court(29.05.2019)

The affidavit by Hapur SP Yashveer Singh also rejected the element of conspiracy or a common intention by assailants in fatally attacking 45-year-old .....

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Supreme Court Agrees to Examine Law to Arrest Individuals For GST Evasion(29.05.2019)

Supreme Court has agreed to examine the powers of tax authorities to arrest an individual for Goods and Services Tax (GST) evasion.

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Supreme Court Says 'Sorry' to Litigant for 13-year Delay in Case(06.12.2017)

The case, which was stuck in legal tangles, had reached the apex court in 2009 and the woman, who had initially lodged the complaint in 2004 against h.....

Tags : Supreme Court

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Supreme Court Notice to Govt on PIL to Ban Convicts from Heading Parties(06.12.2017)

A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud agreed to examine the validity and contours of Section 29.....

Tags : Supreme Court

read»

Ayodhya Title Suit: Supreme Court Refuses to Defer Hearing Till After 2019 Elections(06.12.2017)

Kapil Sibal urged the court to defer the hearing as it could have repercussions for the country's polity and the 2019 Lok Sabha election.

Tags : Supreme Court

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Supreme Court Favours Law to Put a Cap on 'Astronomical' Lawyers' Fee(06.12.2017)

Citing the ‘astronomical’ fee being charged by top lawyers, a bench of Justices Adarsh K Goel and Uday U Lalit recalled number of judgments passed.....

Tags : Supreme Court

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Ayodhya Verdict: Supreme Court Defers Hearing in Babri Masjid Case to February 8(06.12.2017)

The Supreme Court has commenced final hearing in the long-standing Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute, a day before the 25th anniversary of th.....

Tags : Supreme Court

read»

Deemed Universities Engineering Students Can Save their Degree, Here's How to Apply(06.12.2017)

As per the Supreme Court's order, the engineering degrees of students enrolled with these 4 Universities during the academic years 2001-2005 shall rem.....

Tags : Supreme Court

read»

SC Begins Final Hearing in Ayodhya Dispute Day Before 25th Anniversary of Babri Demolition(06.12.2017)

The Supreme Court hearing comes seven years after the Allahabad High Court had divided the disputed Ayodhya land equally between Ram Lalla Virajman, S.....

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Pune Court Rejects Dalit Scholar Anand Teltumbde's Pre-arrest Bail Plea(01.02.2019)

Teltumbde filed the anticipatory (pre-arrest) bail application before the Pune court after the Supreme Court rejected his plea seeking to quash the FI.....

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SC Surprised Over Early Listing of Ahmed Patel's Plea, Says Someone "Over Anxious"(01.02.2019)

Usually cases which require detailed hearing are listed on non-miscellaneous day that is from Tuesday to Thursday. On Monday and Friday, miscellaneous.....

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Appoint CBI Director Immediately, No More of This Interim In-charge Business: Supreme Court to Centre(01.02.2019)

The court said that it is not good to have an interim director of the agency for a longer period.

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Supreme Court Chides Centre Over Non-appointment of Regular CBI Chief(01.02.2019)

Taking account of the attorney general's submissions that the committee will hold a meeting on Friday, the apex court posted the matter for hearing on.....

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Pune Police Arrests Anand Teltumbde over Alleged Links to Banned Outfit CPI-Maoist(02.02.2019)

Teltumbde filed the anticipatory (pre-arrest) bail application before the Pune court after the Supreme Court rejected his plea seeking to quash the FI.....

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Ignoring Kharge's Opposition, PM-led Panel Appoints Ex-MP Top Cop Rishi Kumar Shukla as CBI Chief(03.02.2019)

Kharge in his note said the three-member committee, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and in which he is a member along with Chief Justice of In.....

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SC Asks Centre to Decide in 4 Weeks Representation on Petrol Pumps Fleecing Customers(04.02.2019)

Supreme Court has asked Centre to take call on petition highlighting how petrol pumps have been swindling customers by dispensing less fuel for price .....

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Mandatory for HC to Frame Substantial Question in Second Appeal Even if Earlier Findings Perverse: SC(04.02.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that it is obligatory for a High Court, while considering a Second Appeal, to frame substantial question of law in second a.....

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SC Grants Bail to Amit Bhardwaj in Bitcoin Scam Case(04.04.2019)

Supreme Court has granted bail to multi-crore Bitcoin scam accused Amit Bhardwaj on the condition of his depositing Rs. 10 crore in the Supreme Court .....

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No Prohibition in Granting Interim Mandatory Injunctions in Appropriate Cases: SC(05.04.2019)

Supreme Court has held that grant of interim mandatory injunction is not prohibited, it can be granted in 'appropriate' cases and also observed that a.....

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Sanction Under Sec.197 CrPC Required Only if Offence Has Nexus With Duties of Public Servant : SC(05.04.2019)

Supreme Court has held that in order to attract rigor of section 197 Cr.P.C. the offence alleged against a Government Officer must have some nexus wit.....

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Sanction Under Sec.197 CrPC Required Only if Offence Has Nexus With Duties of Public Servant : SC(05.04.2019)

Supreme Court has held that in order to attract rigor of section 197 Cr.P.C. the offence alleged against a Government Officer must have some nexus wit.....

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Judiciary can't be Destroyed in Name of Transparency: SC(05.04.2019)

Supreme Court, while hearing appeals of its registry against Delhi High Court order that CJI's office falls under the ambit of RTI Act, has observed t.....

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AO has Power to Extend Time Limit for Filing Auditor’s Report: Supreme Court(05.04.2019)

Supreme Court has held that Assessing Officer who prescribes time limit for filing auditor’s report under Section 142(2A) of the Income Tax Act is als.....

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Nothing New in Police Claiming Proof on Maoist Link: VV Rao's Nephew(01.09.2018)

"All this was said in June. It is nothing new. It is illegal to hold a press conference when the Supreme Court asked the evidence to be submitted.....

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CJI Dipak Misra Not to Make Any More Recommendations for New Judges in Supreme Court(02.09.2018)

According to sources, there are going to be no fresh recommendations since the convention desists a CJI to head a Collegium for judges' appointment af.....

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Fresh Plea in Supreme Court Challenges Setting Up of Sharia Courts(02.09.2018)

A bench asked petitioner Zikra to file an application to intervene as a party in a batch of pleas challenging the practice of polygamy and 'nikah hala.....

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'This is Court, Not Picnic Spot': SC Comes Down Hard on Income Tax Dept(02.09.2018)

The Supreme Court bench also noted in its order that the plea was filed by the IT department after a delay of 596 days and "inadequate and unconv.....

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Supreme Court Stays Declaration of SSC Exam Results(04.09.2018)

Supreme Court has ordered the Government not to declare the results for the 2017 examination held for selection of staff for Government Departments an.....

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Supreme Court Asks EC Why it Can't Release Electoral Rolls in Word Format in Poll-Bound MP(04.09.2018)

Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission of India to apprise it about the reasons as to why it cannot release the electoral rolls in word forma.....

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"Not A Picnic Place": Supreme Court Slams Tax Department For Misleading It(04.09.2018)

Supreme Court has slammed the Income Tax department for making "misleading statement" about pendency of an appeal while making it clear that the top c.....

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1993 Mumbai Blasts: Supreme Court Stays Execution of Death Row Convict Tahir Merchant(06.12.2017)

The Supreme Court sought a response from the CBI in six weeks and called for the case records from the special TADA court in Mumbai, which had awarded.....

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Supreme Court Notice to Centre on Plea to Allow Protests in Jantar Mantar(06.12.2017)

A Public Interest Litigation was filed by the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS) to allow the "protestors to protest in a peaceful manner arou.....

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Centre May Give 3-6 Months More for Aadhaar-PAN Linking If SC Rules in Favour, Says Official(06.12.2017)

The current deadline for linking the 10-digit alphanumeric PAN (Permanent Account Number), issued by the Income Tax Department, with Aadhaar is Decemb.....

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Supreme Court Says 'Sorry' to Litigant for 13-year Delay in Case(06.12.2017)

The case, which was stuck in legal tangles, had reached the apex court in 2009 and the woman, who had initially lodged the complaint in 2004 against h.....

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Supreme Court Notice to Govt on PIL to Ban Convicts from Heading Parties(06.12.2017)

A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud agreed to examine the validity and contours of Section 29.....

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Ayodhya Title Suit: Supreme Court Refuses to Defer Hearing Till After 2019 Elections(06.12.2017)

Kapil Sibal urged the court to defer the hearing as it could have repercussions for the country's polity and the 2019 Lok Sabha election.

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Supreme Court Favours Law to Put a Cap on 'Astronomical' Lawyers' Fee(06.12.2017)

Citing the ‘astronomical’ fee being charged by top lawyers, a bench of Justices Adarsh K Goel and Uday U Lalit recalled number of judgments passed.....

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Centre Asks States to Provide Security to Kashmiris, Prevent Boycott After Supreme Court Prod(23.02.2019)

The home ministry said the central government is concerned at the incidents of assaults on residents of Jammu and Kashmir, in the aftermath of the Pul.....

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HRD Ministry Sends Ordinance on Reservation Mechanism for Faculties for Cabinet Approval(23.02.2019)

HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar had said in the Lok Sabha on February 11 that the government can 'bring an ordinance if its review petition filed in th.....

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Six of Seven Girls Found Hours After Fleeing Shelter Home in Bihar(24.02.2019)

The girls went missing a few hours before hearing in the Muzaffarpur case commenced at a Delhi court, where trial was transferred from the north Bihar.....

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Seven Girls, Including Five 'Witnesses' in Muzaffarpur Rape Cases, Flee Govt-funded Shelter Home in Bihar(24.02.2019)

The girls went missing a few hours before hearing in the Muzaffarpur case commenced at a Delhi court where trial was transferred from the north Bihar .....

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Attempts to Scrap Article 35A Aimed at Bringing About Demographic Changes in J&K: Pakistan(25.02.2019)

Pakistan Foreign Office said it understands the Supreme Court of India is due to deliberate shortly on the petitions calling for scrapping of Article .....

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CRIMINAL - Compromise Doesn't Mean That Criminal Case Would Always End in Acquittal: SC(25.02.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that, in every case, it cannot be concluded that there would be no conviction in a criminal case, if the complainant and th.....

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Supreme Court Clears Last Obstacle in Way of PM’s Kashi Corridor(01.07.2019)

Supreme Court has cleared the last legal hurdle in the way of the PM’s Kashi Vishwanath corridor when it disposed of a bunch of petitions challenging .....

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Ayodhya Verdict: Supreme Court Defers Hearing in Babri Masjid Case to February 8(06.12.2017)

The Supreme Court has commenced final hearing in the long-standing Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute, a day before the 25th anniversary of th.....

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Deemed Universities Engineering Students Can Save their Degree, Here's How to Apply(06.12.2017)

As per the Supreme Court's order, the engineering degrees of students enrolled with these 4 Universities during the academic years 2001-2005 shall rem.....

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SC Begins Final Hearing in Ayodhya Dispute Day Before 25th Anniversary of Babri Demolition(06.12.2017)

The Supreme Court hearing comes seven years after the Allahabad High Court had divided the disputed Ayodhya land equally between Ram Lalla Virajman, S.....

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1993 Mumbai Blasts: Supreme Court Stays Execution of Death Row Convict Tahir Merchant(06.12.2017)

The Supreme Court sought a response from the CBI in six weeks and called for the case records from the special TADA court in Mumbai, which had awarded.....

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Supreme Court Notice to Centre on Plea to Allow Protests in Jantar Mantar(06.12.2017)

A Public Interest Litigation was filed by the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS) to allow the "protestors to protest in a peaceful manner arou.....

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Centre May Give 3-6 Months More for Aadhaar-PAN Linking If SC Rules in Favour, Says Official(06.12.2017)

The current deadline for linking the 10-digit alphanumeric PAN (Permanent Account Number), issued by the Income Tax Department, with Aadhaar is Decemb.....

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Supreme Court Admits Trai Plea Against TDSAT Predatory Pricing Order(22.01.2019)

Supreme Court has agreed to hear Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) plea challenging Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal’s .....

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Husbands Go 'Insolvent', Live in 'Penury' When Wives Seek Maintenance, Observes Supreme Court(23.01.2019)

'Nowadays, as soon as wives seek maintenance, husbands start saying they are living in penury or have gone insolvent. You don't leave the job just bec.....

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Jobs for SC/STs and OBCs to Go Down in Central Universities as Supreme Court Junks Centre’s Appeal(23.01.2019)

With the dismissal of the appeal , it is expected that stalemate will end over filling up of approximately 35 percent vacancies in central universitie.....

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SC Asks Centre to Explain Irregularities in Appointment of Information Commissioner(23.01.2019)

Supreme Court has required Centre to explain how, in the appointment of Information Commissioners, the selection committee has shortlisted names of th.....

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SC Orders for Prosecution of Dean of a Medical College for Playing Fraud(23.01.2019)

Supreme Court has imposed a penalty of Rs. 5 crore on R.K.D.F. Medical College Hospital and ordered for prosecution of dean after noting that that col.....

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Child Born Out of Marriage Between Muslim Man and Hindu Woman Entitled to Claim Father's Property: SC(23.01.2019)

Supreme Court has said that although the marriage between a Muslim man and Hindu woman is an irregular marriage, described as "fasid" in Mohamadan law.....

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Supreme Court Says 'Sorry' to Litigant for 13-year Delay in Case(06.12.2017)

The case, which was stuck in legal tangles, had reached the apex court in 2009 and the woman, who had initially lodged the complaint in 2004 against h.....

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Supreme Court Notice to Govt on PIL to Ban Convicts from Heading Parties(06.12.2017)

A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud agreed to examine the validity and contours of Section 29.....

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Ayodhya Title Suit: Supreme Court Refuses to Defer Hearing Till After 2019 Elections(06.12.2017)

Kapil Sibal urged the court to defer the hearing as it could have repercussions for the country's polity and the 2019 Lok Sabha election.

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Supreme Court Favours Law to Put a Cap on 'Astronomical' Lawyers' Fee(06.12.2017)

Citing the ‘astronomical’ fee being charged by top lawyers, a bench of Justices Adarsh K Goel and Uday U Lalit recalled number of judgments passed.....

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Ayodhya Verdict: Supreme Court Defers Hearing in Babri Masjid Case to February 8(06.12.2017)

The Supreme Court has commenced final hearing in the long-standing Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute, a day before the 25th anniversary of th.....

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Deemed Universities Engineering Students Can Save their Degree, Here's How to Apply(06.12.2017)

As per the Supreme Court's order, the engineering degrees of students enrolled with these 4 Universities during the academic years 2001-2005 shall rem.....

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SC Begins Final Hearing in Ayodhya Dispute Day Before 25th Anniversary of Babri Demolition(06.12.2017)

The Supreme Court hearing comes seven years after the Allahabad High Court had divided the disputed Ayodhya land equally between Ram Lalla Virajman, S.....

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Supreme Court Stays Pollution Penalties on NTPC(04.02.2019)

Supreme Court has stayed National Green Tribunal’s hefty fines on power producer for not fully utilising ash generated from its thermal projects and a.....

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Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Cancellation of Lok Sabha Polls(08.07.2019)

Supreme Court has rejected a plea which questioned the use of electronic voting machines in polls and sought cancellation of the recently concluded Lo.....

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Supreme Court Seeks Reply of Delhi Govt, Police on Plea of Convicts in Anti-Sikh Riots Case(08.07.2019)

Supreme Court has sought the reply of the Delhi Government and police by July 23 on appeals of 33 people challenging the Delhi High Court order convic.....

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Supreme Court Upholds Army Court Powers(08.07.2019)

Supreme Court has upheld a home ministry appeal that argued the General Assam Rifles Court, a wing of the army, was empowered to try Assam Rifles pers.....

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Supreme Court Declines to Entertain Plea Against "Article 15"(08.07.2019)

Supreme Court has declined to entertain a plea seeking cancellation of certificate issued by the Central Board of Film Certification to movie "Article.....

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Supreme Court to States: Why Long Delay in Forming Rights Courts(08.07.2019)

Supreme Court has sought a response from the Central Government, the States and the Union Territories on the prolonged delay for over a quarter of a c.....

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Supreme Court Issues Notice to Aditya Talwar on ED Request(08.07.2019)

Supreme Court has issued notice to Aditya Talwar on a plea filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenging a Delhi High Court order which allowe.....

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Plea Against Aadhaar Ordinance: SC Asks Petitioner to Approach HC(05.04.2019)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea challenging recent Aadhaar Ordinance brought by Centre and asked the petitioners to approach high court .....

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SC Refuses Urgent Hearing on Petition Seeking Stay on Modi Biopic(05.04.2019)

Supreme Court has refused urgent listing of a plea seeking a stay on release of biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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SC Stays Eviction Order Against National Herald Publisher AJL(05.04.2019)

Supreme Court has stayed Delhi High Court's eviction order against Associated Journal's Limited(AJL) - the publisher of Congress mouthpiece National H.....

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SC Stays Eviction Order Against National Herald Publisher AJL(05.04.2019)

Supreme Court has stayed Delhi High Court's eviction order against Associated Journal's Limited(AJL) - the publisher of Congress mouthpiece National H.....

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Supreme Court Rejects Asaram Bapu's Bail Plea in Sexual Assault Case in Gujarat(15.07.2019)

Supreme Court has rejected the bail plea of self-styled preacher Asaram Bapu in connection with a sexual assault case lodged against him in Gujarat. T.....

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Supreme Court Rejects Moneylife Foundation's PIL Against LIC Jeevan Saral Policy(15.07.2019)

Supreme Court has declined to entertain non-profit organization Money Life Foundation’s plea alleging that the LIC through its Jeevan Saral Policy has.....

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SC Irked Over 'Shoddy Work' of Registry Officials, 'Unruly' Behaviour of Lawyers While Hearing a Plea(15.07.2019)

The CJI was initially irked with shoddy work of registry officials in listing of urgent cases and he was irritated again while hearing a plea relating.....

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1993 Mumbai Blasts: Supreme Court Stays Execution of Death Row Convict Tahir Merchant(06.12.2017)

The Supreme Court sought a response from the CBI in six weeks and called for the case records from the special TADA court in Mumbai, which had awarded.....

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Supreme Court Notice to Centre on Plea to Allow Protests in Jantar Mantar(06.12.2017)

A Public Interest Litigation was filed by the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS) to allow the "protestors to protest in a peaceful manner arou.....

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Centre May Give 3-6 Months More for Aadhaar-PAN Linking If SC Rules in Favour, Says Official(06.12.2017)

The current deadline for linking the 10-digit alphanumeric PAN (Permanent Account Number), issued by the Income Tax Department, with Aadhaar is Decemb.....

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Supreme Court Says 'Sorry' to Litigant for 13-year Delay in Case(06.12.2017)

The case, which was stuck in legal tangles, had reached the apex court in 2009 and the woman, who had initially lodged the complaint in 2004 against h.....

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Supreme Court Notice to Govt on PIL to Ban Convicts from Heading Parties(06.12.2017)

A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud agreed to examine the validity and contours of Section 29.....

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Courts Can Turn Down Child Repatriation, Says Supreme Court(07.12.2017)

Supreme Court has said that Indian courts can decline the relief of repatriation of a child to the parent living abroad even if a foreign court, locat.....

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Specifying 50% Disability Limit in Visual Impairment for Judicial Officer Post Legitimate: SC(23.01.2019)

Supreme Court has held that stipulating a limit of 50% disability in hearing impairment or visual impairment as a condition to be eligible for the pos.....

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Supreme Court Grants Bail to 4 Convicts in 2002 Naroda Patiya Riots Case, Doubts Their Conviction(23.01.2019)

The Supreme Court granted bail to four convicts on the chief grounds that the High Court verdict of conviction was “debatable” and that they shoul.....

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Notional Extension of Employment Applies When Deceased Workman wasn't in Workplace by his Choice: SC(23.01.2019)

Supreme Court has held that doctrine of notional extension of employment applies when accident occurred while deceased workman was in workplace not by.....

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Ease Norms for SC/STs to be Judges: Supreme Court(23.01.2019)

Supreme Court has expressed concern over Kerala High Court not finding a single candidate from reserved category crossing the threshold of minimum per.....

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SC Upholds Direction to Apply Subject-Wise Reservation in Teaching Posts in Universities(24.01.2019)

Supreme Court has rejected Centre's challenge against a 2017 judgment of Allahabad High Court which had held that reservations in teaching posts in un.....

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File Responses on Prevention of Torture Bill Within 3 Weeks: SC Directs States, UTs(24.01.2019)

Supreme Court has sought responses and inputs from States and Union Territories on the Prevention of Torture Bill, 2017 within three weeks.

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Candidates Clearing Prescribed Qualification After Cut-Off Date can't be Considered Qualified: SC(24.01.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that eligibility of the candidates must be decided with reference to the qualification possessed as on the cut-off date and.....

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SC: Justice A K Patnaik to Enquire Conspiracy by Fixers to Target CJI Gogoi(25.04.2019)

Three Judge Bench of Supreme Court has ordered that former SC judge Justice A K Patnaik will hold enquiry regarding alleged conspiracy by fixers and d.....

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Non Disclosure of Pre-Existing Illness in MediClaim Proposal Form Valid Ground for Repudiation: SC(26.04.2019)

Supreme Court has allowed an appeal filed by Life Insurance Corporation of India holding that the failure of the insured to disclose the past history .....

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CAT Stays ECI's Suspension of IAS Officer who Checked PM Narendra Modi's Helicopter(26.04.2019)

Central Administrative Tribunal has stayed the suspension of an IAS officer who had checked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's helicopter in Odisha's Samb.....

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SC Asks TN Govt to Decide Premature Release Plea of a 'SriLankan Refugee' Who Spent 3 Decades in Jail(26.04.2019)

Supreme Court has directed Tamil Nadu Government to decide representation submitted by a 'Sri Lankan Refugee' who spent 30 years in jail seeking remis.....

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SC Asks ECI to Look into Alleged Sexual Remarks Made Against TMC Candidate Mahua Moitra(26.04.2019)

Supreme Court has directed Election Commission of India to look into allegations that offensive and sexually coloured remarks are being made against T.....

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You’ve No Right to be in Office: SC to Assam Chief Secretary(26.04.2019)

Supreme Court has given a dressing-down to Assam chief secretary for his submission that the state government is not bound by any decision of foreigne.....

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SC Seeks Report Over DND Case Listing(26.04.2019)

Supreme Court has sought report from its registry as to how the Delhi-Noida Direct (DND) toll flyway matter which involves "hundreds of crores of rupe.....

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Supreme Court: No Benefit of Deduction to an Industry If It Ceases to be a Small Scale Industry(07.12.2017)

Supreme Court has held that an assessee is not entitled to benefit of exemption if it loses its eligibility as a small scale industrial undertaking in.....

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SC Imposes Two Lakh Each Costs on 12 States & UTs for Lack of Concern For Women Welfare(07.12.2017)

Supreme Court has imposed a cost of two Lakh each to 12 States and Union Territories for not responding to the letters issued by Ministry of Women And.....

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Supreme Court: Trial Against Tarun Tejpal Won't Be Put Off(07.12.2017)

Supreme Court has ruled that trial against Tarun Tejpal, the Tehelka founder accused of rape, will not be put off any longer, and urges the Bombay Hig.....

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Bombay High Court Upholds Constitutional Validity of RERA(07.12.2017)

Supreme Court has ruled that trial against Tarun Tejpal, the Tehelka founder accused of rape, will not be put off any longer, and urges the Bombay Hig.....

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Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on Plea Seeking Bail Cancellation to Ryan Group Trustees(07.12.2017)

Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on a plea of the father of 7-year old boy, who was found dead in a Gurugram school, seeking cancellation of the.....

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No Law Provides Change of Woman's Religion After Marriage, Says Supreme Court(08.12.2017)

Supreme Court has said that the law does not sanction the concept of a woman's religion getting merged with her husband's faith after an inter-religio.....

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Judicially Separated Wife Also Entitled for Maintenance: Supreme Court(08.12.2017)

Supreme Court has said that a judicially separated wife is entitled to maintenance as a divorced wife and there is no reason to deny it to her.

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Supreme Court Stays Constructions in All States and UTs Till They Frame Solid Waste Management Policy(04.09.2018)

Supreme Court has stayed construction activities in States such as Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Chandigarh, and in all other States where the Gover.....

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Insurance Claim Not Permissible if Accident Caused by One's Own 'Rash Driving', Says Supreme Court(04.09.2018)

Supreme Court has ruled that one cannot make an insurance claim for a road accident if it was caused on account of one’s own “rash and negligent drivi.....

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Supreme Court Notice to Centre, BJP, Six States on Violation of Public Advertisement Guidelines(04.09.2018)

Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre, six State Governments and the BJP on a plea which has alleged that they have violated the apex cou.....

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Supreme Court Quashes Cheating Case Filed by Man Against Estranged Wife(04.09.2018)

Supreme Court has quashed a case of cheating instituted by a man against his estranged wife, observing it as an instance of “classic revenge” against .....

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CJI Dipak Misra Ends Suspense, Recommends Justice Ranjan Gogoi as Next Chief Justice of India(04.09.2018)

The senior-most judge of the Supreme Court is appointed by the CJI, and Justice Ranjan Gogoi by virtue of his seniority, is next in line.

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Insurance Claim Not Permissible if Accident Caused by One's Own 'Rash Driving', Says Supreme Court(04.09.2018)

The top court, however, said the deceased person was entitled to the compensation available under the insurance policy's "personal accident".....

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Does Morning Prayer in Kendriya Vidyalayas Promote Hinduism? Centre Distances Itself from Controversy(04.09.2018)

Even though the Minister of Human Resource Development is the Chairman of the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), the ministry's affidavit in the Supr.....

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Supreme Court Seeks Govt Response on Powers of GST Officers to Arrest Tax Evaders(30.05.2019)

Supreme Court has issued notice to the Central Government seeking clarification on the powers of officers of the Goods and Services tax (GST) Commissi.....

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Supreme Court Dismisses Karti’s Deposit Refund Plea, Says ‘Focus on LS Seat’(30.05.2019)

Supreme Court has rejected a plea of Congress MP Karti Chidambaram seeking return of Rs 10 crore which he had deposited with the court's registry for .....

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Supreme Court Clarifies, “No Anticipatory Bail, GST Violators Can be Arrested Without FIR(30.05.2019)

Supreme Court has suggested to the High Courts not to grant anticipatory bail to those who default on the Goods and Services tax, reminding them that .....

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Supreme Court: Section 148 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 Has Retrospective Effect(30.05.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that Section 148 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 as amended, shall be applicable in respect of the appeals against .....

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Supreme Court: Aid to Relative for Buying Property Not a Benami Transaction(30.05.2019)

Supreme Court has held that mere financial assistance provided to purchase property for the welfare of family members cannot be classified as a benami.....

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Supreme Court Allows Wife of Murder-Convict to Stay With Her In-Laws(30.05.2019)

Supreme Court has set aside a Madras High Court order which refused the request of the wife of a murder-convict to stay with her in-laws.

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Supreme Court: 10% EWS Quota Cannot be Applied to PG Medical Courses in Maharashtra for 2019-20(30.05.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that 10 per cent EWS quota cannot be applied to PG medical courses in Maharashtra for the academic year 2019-20 as admissio.....

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Aadhaar Amendment Bill Allows Children to Opt Out of It Upon Attaining Age of 18(03.01.2019)

The amendment comes in the light of the Supreme Court judgment from September 2018, wherein the Court had upheld the validity of the Aadhaar Act. Howe.....

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When Rahul Was Young, Was He Playing in the Lap of 'Q'? Jaitley Returns Rafale Fire With Bofors Bomb(03.01.2019)

The Union minister said Rahul Gandhi had 'disappointed India' as he continued questioning the verdict of the Supreme Court.

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Govt Introduces Aadhaar Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha, Assures Privacy Won’t be Infringed Upon(03.01.2019)

Last year, the Supreme Court had struck down Section 57 of the Aadhaar Act that made seeding of the biometric ID with SIMs and bank accounts mandatory.....

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SC Refuses to Entertain Plea Against Bifurcation of AP High Court(03.01.2019)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea of Andhra Pradesh High Court Advocates Association (APHCAA) seeking to defer the bifurcation of High Cou.....

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It's Not Rape if Promise to Marry was Not Made with Intention to have Sex with Woman : SC(03.01.2019)

Supreme Court has held that if a person had not made the promise to marry with the sole intention to seduce a woman to indulge in sexual acts, such an.....

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Regularization by Management Gives No Right to Retrenched Employee to Claim Re-Employment: SC(03.01.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that regularization of an employee already in service does not give any right to retrenched employee to invoke Section 25 (.....

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'Every Minute Counts': SC Pulls Up Govt for Delaying Rescue of Trapped Meghalaya Miners(03.01.2019)

The Supreme Court had agreed to hear a plea seeking urgent steps to rescue the miners trapped inside an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya since December .....

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Non-Production of Seized Narcotic Drug Fatal to Prosecution Case: SC(08.12.2017)

Supreme Court has held that mere fact of an FSL report being available is no confirmation either of the seizure or that what was seized was ganja, in .....

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Issue Of Welfare Of Child Has Paramount Significance: Supreme Court(08.12.2017)

SC, while setting aside a HC judgment, which had directed a father to handover the custody of the child to its mother, has observed that issue of welf.....

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Not Possible to Have One Nation, One Syllabus for Students: Supreme Court(11.12.2017)

Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking 'one nation and one syllabus' for children aged 6-14 years across the nation.

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Supreme Court Rejects ED Plea Against Satyam’s Successor Firm Tech Mahindra(11.12.2017)

Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Enforcement Directorate against a 2014 Hyderabad High Court judgement quashing money laundering charges.....

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Giving Lift To Strangers Who Later Stole The Vehicle Is Not Breach Of Insurance: SC(11.12.2017)

Supreme Court has ruled that giving lift to strangers who later stole the vehicle is not a breach that would nullify the insurance policy.

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Taj Mahal Belongs to All of Us, It Must be Preserved for Future Generations: Supreme Court(11.12.2017)

Supreme Court, while pulling up Uttar Pradesh Government for its adhocism towards protection of Taj Mahal, has directed it to formulate a pragmatic an.....

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US Supreme Court Allows Full Enforcement of Trump Travel Ban(11.12.2017)

US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to fully enforce a ban on travel to the United States by residents of six mostly Muslim countrie.....

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Mere Delay in Passing Award by Itself can't be Ground to Appoint Another Arbitrator: SC(24.01.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that mere neglect of an arbitrator to act or delay in passing the award by itself cannot be the ground to appoint another a.....

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Don't Victimise Woman Officer for Moving Court to Take Care of Her Infant, Supreme Court Tells Army(24.01.2019)

The Lieutenant Colonel had moved the apex court against her assignment at a place that does not have a crèche.

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Unhappy Dalit MP to Raise Supreme Court Rejection of SC/ST Quota Plea at NDA Meet(24.01.2019)

The Dalit MPs have exhorted the government to ensure proper representation of marginalized sections in teaching positions and that last years UG circu.....

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Supreme Court Jails Yasmeen Zahidi to Seven Years Imprisonment for IS Links(05.08.2019)

Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of Yasmeen Mohammad Zahidi under Section 120B of Indian Penal Code, 1860 and Section 38 of Unlawful Activities.....

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Supreme Court: House Delayed, Buyer Cannot be Compelled to Take Possession(05.08.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that a builder cannot “impose” upon a buyer to take possession of a ready house if it is delayed, and the customer is justi.....

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Supreme Court Orders Unnao Rape Survivor and Lawyer to be Airlifted to AIIMS(05.08.2019)

Supreme Court has ordered the Unnao rape survivor and her lawyer, both of whom were admitted to a Lucknow hospital with critical injuries after the ca.....

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Unnao Rape Survivor to be Shifted to AIIMS for Treatment, Says Supreme Court After Family's Nod(05.08.2019)

The lawyer of rape survivor's family said the mother wants her injured daughter to be shifted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences for bette.....

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Supreme Court Dismisses Asaram Bapu's Bail Plea in Sexual Assault Case in Gujarat(15.07.2019)

The bench, while dismissing the bail plea, said the lower court will proceed with the trial and will not be influenced by the prima facie observations.....

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Burning for Over 100 Years, Jharkhand's Underground Coal Fire Draws Supreme Court's Attention(16.07.2019)

Prioritising the case pending before it since 1997, the apex court has taken it upon itself to monitor rescue and rehabilitation of the residents affe.....

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Supreme Court Issues Notice to Centre on Plea Challenging Law for Abortion(16.07.2019)

Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre about a Public Interest Litigation to reconsider the right to abortion. As per the existing law, abortio.....

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Supreme Court: Execution Petition Filed Without Certified Copy Of Decree Valid(16.07.2019)

Supreme Court has held that the High Court was not right in holding that in the absence of a formal decree not being drawn or/and filed the decree hol.....

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Supreme Court Seeks Nationwide Data on Child Rape(16.07.2019)

Supreme Court has asked amicus curiae Senior Advocate V Giri to collect data relating to child rape cases from various states and place before it havi.....

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NRC ROW: Supreme Court Requests Assam Officials to Give a Fair Hearing to Objections(30.05.2019)

Supreme Court has asked Assam National Register of Citizens Co-ordinator Prateek Hajela to be accurate and give a fair hearing to objections raised by.....

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Supreme Court Stays Chattisgarh HC Order for Psychiatric Examination of a Woman(31.05.2019)

Supreme Court has stayed an order passed by the Chattisgarh High Court on May 15 which directed the psychiatric examination of a woman who had married.....

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Supreme Court Court Wants Ex-Bureaucrats With Law Experience for Foreign Tribunals(31.05.2019)

Supreme Court has told the Assam Government to include retired bureaucrats, not below the rank of secretary and additional secretary and having judici.....

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Supreme Court: Right to Education Act, 2009 Applicable to Minority Schools(31.05.2019)

Supreme Court has asked minority schools to admit students seeking admission under Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. The C.....

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Supreme Court Warns Maharashtra of Contempt in EWS Quota Case(31.05.2019)

Supreme Court has directed the Maharashtra Government to revise merit list for admission to postgraduate medical and dental courses in the State follo.....

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SC Pulls up Maharashtra Govt, Extends PG Medical Courses Admissions to June 4(01.06.2019)

The Supreme court pulled up the Maharashtra government over the way it was implementing the order on 10 per cent EWS quota in post-graduate medical an.....

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Maggi Case: SC Revives Govt's Suit Before NCDRC Against Nestle(04.01.2019)

Supreme Court has revived government's case in National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) against Nestle India seeking damages of Rs. 640.....

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SC Refuses Urgent Hearing of PIL Against Centre's Order on Monitoring Citizens' Computers(04.01.2019)

Supreme Court has declined urgent hearing on PIL challenging Central Government's order authorizing ten central agencies to intercept, monitor and dec.....

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No Benefit to Disabled Dependent Till Proposer Survives Under LIC's Jeevan Aadhar Policy: SC(04.01.2019)

Supreme Court of India has upheld a condition in Jeevan Aadhar Policy from the Life Insurance Corporation of India that no benefit can be paid to the .....

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No Benefit to Disabled Dependent Till Proposer Survives Under LIC's Jeevan Aadhar Policy: SC(04.01.2019)

Supreme Court has upheld a condition in Jeevan Aadhar Policy from the Life Insurance Corporation of India that no benefit can be paid to the dependant.....

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SC Orders Ahmed Patel to Face Trial Over Rajya Sabha Election(04.01.2019)

Supreme Court has asked veteran Congress leader Ahmed Patel to face trial in connection with his election to the Rajya Sabha in 2017 which has been ch.....

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Chaining Mentally Ill Patients is Against Human Dignity: Supreme Court(04.01.2019)

Supreme Court has expressed concern over the practice followed in some mental asylum to keep the patients chained and said that it must stop as it is .....

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SC Seeks Action Plan from Centre to Rescue Trapped Miners in Meghalaya(04.01.2019)

Supreme Court has expressed dissatisfaction over the ongoing rescue operation to save the life of 15 miners who are trapped inside a coal mine in Megh.....

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SC Directs RBI to Disclose Information on Bank Inspection Report Under RTI(26.04.2019)

Supreme Court has directed Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to disclose information pertaining to its annual inspection report of banks under the Right to .....

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SC Refuses to Interfere With EC's Report Opposing Release of Modi Biopic Before Poll Ends(26.04.2019)

Supreme Court has backed stand of Election Commission in refusing to lift stay on release of the biopic on PM Narendra Modi until the conclusion of Lo.....

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SC Directs RBI to Disclose Information on Bank Inspection Report Under RTI(26.04.2019)

Supreme Court has directed Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to disclose information pertaining to its annual inspection report of banks under the Right to .....

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SC Directs RBI to Disclose Information on Bank Inspection Report Under RTI(26.04.2019)

Supreme Court has directed Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to disclose information pertaining to its annual inspection report of banks under the Right to .....

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'Big Blow to Integrity of SC as Institution': Former Judge on Harassment Charges Against CJI Gogoi(26.04.2019)

N Santosh Hegde, who earlier served as a Lokayukta of Karnataka, said it would take a long time for the Supreme Court to come out of 'these problems'......

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Frame Rules to Protect Identity of Persons Accused of Sexual Offences, Says Plea in Supreme Court(27.04.2019)

The petition, filed by Youth Bar Association of India, said that false accusation sometimes 'destroy the entire life of an innocent person' and there .....

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MS Dhoni Moves Supreme Court Against Amrapali Builders Over Rs 40 Crore Dues(28.04.2019)

Dhoni has said that he has been cheated, as the real estate company did not clear his outstanding -- the amount promised for its brand promotion -- an.....

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SC Says No to Urgent Hearing on Plea Against Allowing Vedanta Access to Admin Unit of Tuticorin Plant(05.09.2018)

Supreme Court has declined urgent hearing on a plea by TN government challenging the National Green Tribunal's order allowing mining major Vedanta gro.....

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Supreme Court Declines to Stay Interim Bail Granted to Former Bhushan Steel Promoter(05.09.2018)

Supreme Court has refused to stay the interim bail granted by Delhi High Court to former Bhushan Steel promoter Neeraj Singal.

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1993 Custodial Death Case: SC Upholds Conviction of Eight Cops(05.09.2018)

Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of eight personnel of Maharashtra Police in connection with a 1993 custodial death case.

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SC Rejects Shrikant Purohit Plea for SIT Probe(05.09.2018)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition filed by Lt Col Shrikant Purohit, accused in Malegaon blast case, seeking a direction for a SIT prob.....

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Supreme Court Notice to EC on Misuse of EVMs(05.09.2018)

Supreme Court has sought response of the Election Commission on a PIL filed by Dehradun based journalist alleging unauthorised handling of EVMs by pri.....

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Supreme Court Rejects Plea for CBI Probe Against Lalu Prasad Yadav in 'Land for Railway Job Scam'(05.09.2018)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for registration of a fresh case agains.....

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Ahead of Supreme Court Hearing on Lynching, Rajnath Singh Meets Group of Ministers to Discuss Report(05.09.2018)

Sources told CNN-News18 that the Group of Ministers headed by Rajnath Singh has been briefed about the report compiled by the committee of secretaries.....

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Supreme Court Imposes Fine of Rs 50,000 on NDMC for Hiding Facts(16.07.2019)

Supreme Court blasted the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) by saying that “Is this the way you want to scandalise this institution,” for committing .....

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Almost 40 Years On, Man Declared Juvenile at Time of Murder, Spared Life Term(17.07.2019)

Incarcerated for a period of more than 10 years since 1980, Banaras Singh has finally earned his freedom with the Supreme Court concluding that he was.....

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Supreme Court Spares Man of Life Term Almost After 40 Years(17.07.2019)

Supreme Court has concluded that a man who was imprisoned for a period of more than 10 years since 1980 has finally earned his freedom concluding that.....

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Supreme Court Seeks Report on Benefits of Aircraft Fumigation(17.07.2019)

Supreme Court has given three months till October 31 to the high powered 8 member panel to submit final report and suggest interim measures at the ear.....

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Supreme Court: Cross Objection Should be Disposed On Merits Notwithstanding Rejection of Appeal(17.07.2019)

Supreme Court has noted that cross objection has to be disposed off on its merits by giving reasons nothwithstanding the rejection of appeal.

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Supreme Court: Karnataka Rebel MLAs Cannot be Forced to Attend House(17.07.2019)

Supreme Court has passed an interim order holding that the fifteen rebel MLA’s of Karnataka Assembly cannot be forced to attend assembly. Further the .....

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No Blueprint of Illegal Meghalaya Mine, Centre Tells Supreme Court on Day 23 of Rescue Mission(05.01.2019)

15 miners got trapped after an illegal coal mine was flooded when water from the nearby Lytein river gushed into it.

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Only Legislation Can Resolve Ayodhya Dispute Now, Says VHP as SC to Form Bench Before Jan 10(05.01.2019)

The Supreme Court on Friday said that an appropriate bench constituted by it will pass an order in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case.

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I Have No Fear, Says Woman Who Rewrote History by Entering Sabarimala(05.01.2019)

The 42-year-old college lecturer created history on January 2 by becoming the first woman of menstruating age to offer prayers at the Sabarimala templ.....

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Supreme Court to Nirmohi Akhara: Claim of Devotee Cannot be Adverse to Deity(26.08.2019)

Supreme Court has told Nirmohi Akhara, which has said the lawsuit of "Ram Lalla" be dismissed and the disputed land in Ayodhya be given to it as it ha.....

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Supreme Court Slams Centre for Denying Pension to Freedom Fighter(26.08.2019)

Supreme Court has slammed the Centre for harassing a 90-year-old freedom fighter by filing repeated appeals in higher courts, often at the last minute.....

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Supreme Court Explains Civil Suit Objecting Jurisdiction of Arbitrator not Valid(26.08.2019)

Supreme Court has explained that a suit for injunction and declaration challenging the jurisdiction of arbitrator is not valid. The Court observed tha.....

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Supreme Court Refuses to Hear 'Infructuous' Plea Against Dismissal of Chidambaram’s Anticipatory Bail(26.08.2019)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain Chidambaram’s petition challenging the dismissal of anticipatory bail in a corruption case lodged by the CBI in.....

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SC Refuses Urgent Hearing of Plea Challenging Madras HC Order Banning TikTok App(09.04.2019)

Supreme Court has refused an urgent listing of a plea challenging a Madras High Court order that banned the downloading of mobile application TikTok.

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Why Government Officials are Managing Religious Places and Temples: SC(09.04.2019)

Supreme Court has asked as to why should government officials manage religious places and temples in the country while taking note of the fact that se.....

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Rainwater Harvesting: SC Stays NGT Fine Order(09.04.2019)

Supreme Court has stayed a National Green Tribunal order imposing a penalty of Rs. 5 lakh each on educational institutions in the capital for failing .....

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Narendra Modi Biopic: SC Refuses to Pass Order on Plea Seeking Stay on Release of Film(09.04.2019)

Supreme Court has refused to pass an order on a plea seeking a stay on release of a biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the Central Board of Fil.....

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SC Quashes NTPC Plea in Power Billing Case(09.04.2019)

Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by NTPC Ltd. to review an order of the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (ATE) in a case pertaining to d.....

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Woman can File Case U/S 498A IPC at Place Where She Takes Shelter: SC(09.04.2019)

Supreme Court has held that a woman driven out of her matrimonial home because of cruelty can initiate criminal proceedings under Section 498A of IPC .....

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SC Dismisses Plea to Stay Modi Biopic(09.04.2019)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain Congress Leader Amit Panwar's plea for a stay on release of the biopic on PM Narendra Modi ahead of the 2019 ge.....

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Supreme Court Dismisses ‘Nuisance’ Plea Seeking 100% VVPAT-EVM Matching(21.05.2019)

Supreme Court has dismissed a PIL seeking 100 per cent matching of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips with Electronic Voting Machines (E.....

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Supreme Court: Accused Cannot be Indefinitely Kept in Jail for his Inability to Produce Regd Surety(21.05.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that an Accused cannot be indefinitely kept in jail for his inability to produce registered surety for reasons beyond his c.....

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SC Stays Delhi HC Order Disallowing Black Money Law to Operate Retrospectively(21.05.2019)

The Supreme Court stayed the May 16 order of the High Court, which had restrained the I-T department from taking any action against VVIP chopper scam .....

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Supreme Court Says West Bengal Lawyers' Strike Since April 29 An 'Extraordinary' Situation(22.05.2019)

The apex court noted that the 'call for cessation of work given by the Bar Council of West Bengal' last month was proving to be a hindrance in seeking.....

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Supreme Court: Admissions to Law Courses in GGSIPU Will Be Through CLAT(22.05.2019)

Supreme Court has held that admissions to law courses in Delhi Government's Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) for the 2019-20 academi.....

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Supreme Court Rejects Plea Challenging Appointment of Observers for LS Polls in West Bengal(22.05.2019)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea challenging the appointment of two retired bureaucrats as observers in West Bengal for the Lok Sabha pol.....

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CJI Gogoi Attains Rare Feat, Oversees Appointment of 10 Supreme Court Judges In His Eight-Month Tenure(22.05.2019)

On Wednesday, the central government cleared the appointment of four new judges to the Supreme Court after accepting the recommendations of the Colleg.....

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Section 377: Supreme Court to Deliver Verdict on Decriminalising Gay Sex Tomorrow(05.09.2018)

A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra had reserved its verdict on July 17 after hearing various stakeholders, including .....

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Assam NRC: Supreme Court Defers Date for Receiving Claims, Objections(05.09.2018)

Earlier on August 28, the Supreme Court had said that it could consider a re-verification of 10 per cent of the people who were recently included in A.....

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SC Approves Scheme that Grants Minimum Rs 4 Lakh Compensation to Rape Survivors(05.09.2018)

The Supreme Court ruled that state governments can grant a higher compensation but not less.

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Not Curbing Dissent But Protecting Society from Chaos: Maharashtra Tells SC on Arrest of Activists(05.09.2018)

Maharashtra government told Supreme Court that the arrested activists were 'involved in not only planning and preparing for violence but were in the p.....

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SC Junks Plea Against Malayalam Novel Meesha, Says Craftsmanship of a Writer Must be Respected(05.09.2018)

The Supreme Court said that a writer should be allowed to play with words like a painter who plays with colour.

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Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Petition Against Rafale Deal Next Week(05.09.2018)

The opposition has been targeting over the Rafale deal with Congress chief Rahul Gandhi leading the attack.

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NSA Ajit Doval Says Having a Separate Constitution for J&K was an 'Aberration'(05.09.2018)

His remarks on Kashmir come at a time the Supreme Court is hearing pleas challenging the constitutional validity of Article 35-A of the Constitution, .....

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Register at Least 10% Domestic Workers Every Month: SC Fiat to States and UTs(05.09.2018)

The Supreme Court has made chief secretaries of all the states and Lieutenant Governors in union territories accountable for the completion of task.

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Supreme Court Directs Bihar Govt to File Response on Encephalitis Deaths in 7 Days(24.06.2019)

Supreme Court while expressing concern over encephalitis deaths has sought answers from Bihar Government.The State, however, noted that it has taken s.....

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Forest Fire Serious Problem in Hilly Areas of Uttarakhand Says Supreme Court(25.06.2019)

A vacation bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and B R Gavai allowed the petitioner to file a copy of the directions of the Uttarakhand High Court on the .....

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Muzaffarpur Court Orders Probe Against Harsh Vardhan, Mangal Pandey Over Encephalitis Deaths(25.06.2019)

The Magistrate’s orders come hours after the Supreme Court pulled up Bihar government over the deaths of children over 160 in the Encephalitis outbr.....

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Supreme Court Refuses to Entertain Request Challenging Maratha Quota in Medical Colleges(25.06.2019)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a request challenging a Bombay High Court order which rejected a petition against 16 per cent quota for Maratha.....

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Supreme Court Dismisses Request on Rajya Sabha Bypolls(25.06.2019)

Supreme Court has dismissed a petition by the Gujarat Congress challenging the Election Commission's decision to hold separate bypolls to two Rajya Sa.....

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Supreme Court Refuses Plea for CBI Probe Into Murder of Advocate Darvesh Yadav(25.06.2019)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry into the murder of advocate Darvesh Yadav, who was.....

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Barred Entry into Vijayawada to Promote Upcoming Film on NT Rama Rao, Claims Ramgopal Verma(28.04.2019)

The film, based on events that led to NT Rama Rao's 'dethroning' in an intra-party coup in 1995, has cleared Election Commission and Supreme Court hur.....

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Can't Pass Order on Reclaiming Kohinoor Diamond from UK, Says Supreme Court(28.04.2019)

The bench dismissed the curative petition, saying there is no merit in it and that the petitioner has failed to make out any substantial reason why th.....

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Adverse Possession Plea can be Sustained Only When Possession is in Denial of True Owners' Title: SC(29.04.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that mere continuous possession howsoever long it may have been qua its true owner is not enough to sustain the plea of adv.....

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Incidents That Happened Much Before Wife's Death can't be Treated As Reasons for Her Suicide: SC(29.04.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that the incidents which had taken place between husband and wife much before latter's death by suicide could not be treate.....

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Release Under Probation Doesn't Entitle Employee to Claim Right to Continue in Service: SC(29.04.2019)

Supreme Court has held that release under probation does not entitle an employee to claim a right to continue in service and also observed that employ.....

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Witness can be Called 'Interested' Only When He Derives Benefit Seeing Accused Person Punished: SC(29.04.2019)

Supreme Court has observed, while rejecting a defence contention in a criminal appeal, that the witness may be called "interested" only when he or she.....

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Supreme Court Likely to Hear Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid Land Dispute Case Today(18.07.2019)

A five-judge Constitution bench had sought a report on the issue and said that a day-to-day hearing may commence from July 25 if the court decides to .....

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Centre, Assam Govt Move Supreme Court Seeking Re-verification of 20% of Draft NRC Data(18.07.2019)

The Centre's plea also sought to suitably modify the timeline fixed for publication of final NRC from July 31, 2019, to a future date, stating the giv.....

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A Piano Player, Harish Salve, India’s Face at ICJ, Was a CA Before Turning into One of the Best Legal Minds(18.07.2019)

Salve specialises in constitutional, commercial and taxation law and primarily practises at the Supreme Court of India, various HCs and in internation.....

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Ravi Shankar Prasad Backs All India Exam to Recruit Judges for Subordinate Courts(18.07.2019)

Ravi Shankar Prasad who was speaking at the inauguration of a new building complex of the Supreme Court pointed out that inauguration was taking place.....

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Supreme Court: No Essential Requirement of Informing Proposed Punishment to Delinquent Civil Servant(18.07.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that there is no necessary requirement of communicating the proposed punishment to a delinquent civil servant in view of the 4.....

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Supreme Court: Sale With Just Condition of Retransfer Not Mortgage(18.07.2019)

Supreme Court has held that sale with a mere condition of retransfer is not a mortgage. It further held that any recital relating to mortgage or the t.....

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Ayodhya Dispute: Supreme Court Directs Panel to Inform About Outcome of Mediation Process by July 31(18.07.2019)

Supreme Court has asked the mediation panel to continue the process and submit a detailed and final report on the matter by July 31, instead of the ea.....

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Why the Supreme Court is Expected to Decriminalise Section 377 Today(06.09.2018)

The apex court had earlier held that the right to privacy cannot be denied, even if there is a minuscule fraction of the population which is affected.

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Section 377: Supreme Court to Deliver Verdict on Decriminalising Gay Sex Today(06.09.2018)

The apex court had asserted that courts cannot wait for a "majoritarian government" to decide on enacting, amending or striking down a law i.....

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Craftsmanship of a Writer Deserves to be Respected: Supreme Court(06.09.2018)

Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking to ban a book for allegedly depicting Hindu women visiting temples in a derogatory manner, saying that "cra.....

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Supreme Court Asks IG to Supervise Hapur Lynching Investigation(06.09.2018)

Supreme Court has directed Inspector General of Police of Meerut zone in Uttar Pradesh to directly supervise the probe into the lynching of a Muslim m.....

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Supreme Court Asks IG to Supervise Hapur Lynching Investigation(06.09.2018)

Supreme Court has directed Inspector General of Police of Meerut zone in Uttar Pradesh to directly supervise the probe into the lynching of a Muslim m.....

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Assam NRC: Supreme Court Defers Date for Receiving Claims, Objections(06.09.2018)

Supreme Court has deferred till further orders the commencement of the process of receiving claims and objections for National Register of Citizens (N.....

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Supreme Court Says 'Contempt Action Without Framing of Charges Not Sustainable'(06.09.2018)

Supreme Court has set aside the conviction and sentence imposed by Delhi High Court under the Contempts of Court Act 1971, holding, inter-alia, that f.....

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Supreme Court: Habeas Corpus Not Maintainable if Police Custody is Pursuant to Judicial Order(06.09.2018)

Supreme Court has reiterated that no writ of habeas corpus could be issued in respect of a person who was in police custody in connection with a crimi.....

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Set Up Exclusive Courts in Every District to Hear Pending Child Rape Cases, Supreme Court Tells Centre(25.07.2019)

Hearing the case, the court directed central government to provide funds for the separate courts, which will be set up in every district and will hear.....

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What's the Need For a Law?: The Many Contentions of Oppn Parties Against the Triple Talaq Bill(25.07.2019)

Several parties, including Congress and Trinamool Congress (TMC), have questioned why the law is even necessary considering that the Supreme Court has.....

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Traders' Body Demands Action against Dhoni for Endorsing Realtor Amrapali Group(26.07.2019)

Court-appointed forensic auditors have told the Supreme Court that Amrapali Group had entered into 'sham agreements' with Rhiti Sports Management Pvt .....

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Supreme Court Accepts Plea to Show Sex Assault Awareness Clips in Movie Halls(26.07.2019)

Supreme Court has allowed a short video clip with helpline numbers to be screened in movie halls across the country to create awareness about sexual a.....

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Supreme Court Orders Provision of Medical Facilities to Retired Judges(26.07.2019)

Supreme Court has directed all States and Union Territories to comply within six weeks with its direction to provide medical facilities to retired chi.....

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Supreme Court: Issues Plaguing Judiciary Matter of Concern, Not Collegium(26.07.2019)

Supreme Court observed that it is not the functioning of the Collegium, which recommends appointment of judges for higher courts, but lack of adequate.....

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Supreme Court Permits Two Independent Karnataka MLAs to Withdraw Their Petition Seeking Floor Test(26.07.2019)

Supreme Court has permitted two Karnataka independent MLAs - R Shankar and H Nagesh - to withdraw their plea from the apex court seeking direction to .....

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Supreme Court: Poll Violence Common in West Bengal, Irrespective of Ruling Party(23.05.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that poll time violence was common in Bengal irrespective of whichever party was at the helm, while granting relief from ar.....

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Supreme Court: Status of Tenant Not Obviated by Landlord’s Death(23.05.2019)

Supreme Court has held that protection offered to a statutory tenant by rent control law can only be overcome by following the procedure laid out in t.....

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Saradha Scam: Supreme Court Consents to Hear Ex-Kolkata Police Commissioner's Plea(24.05.2019)

Supreme Court has agreed to hear the fresh plea of former Kolkata police commissioner Rajeev Kumar seeking extension of protection from arrest in the .....

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Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Ex-Kolkata Top Cop's Plea Against Arrest in Saradha Chit Fund Case(24.05.2019)

Supreme Court has rejected former Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar's plea seeking extension of the protection granted to him from arrest in th.....

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NDA Govt Swings Into Action 2 Days After Landslide Victory, Submits Final Reply in SC in Rafale Case(25.05.2019)

Filing a written submission in the case, the government asked the Supreme Court to dismiss the petition as 'any interference may affect operational pr.....

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NGO Writes to PM Seeking Strict Fire Safety Laws After Blaze in Surat Coaching Centre Kills 22(26.05.2019)

The United Human Rights Federation said no political party has shown strong will to bring stringent laws despite the Supreme Court's directions in th.....

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Supreme Court: Brother In Law can be Ordered to Pay Maintenance to Widow Under Domestic Violence Act(27.05.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that a brother in law can be ordered to pay maintenance to a widow by holding that an "An aggrieved wife or a female living.....

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SC to Rajeev Saxena: Get Rs. 10 Crore Surety to Travel Abroad(26.06.2019)

Supreme Court has told Rajeev Saxena, the accused who has now turned an approver in the Agusta Westland chopper deal scam, to get two sureties worth R.....

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Supreme Court: State Probation Rules Cannot be in Absolute Contradiction to Section 433A CrPC(27.06.2019)

Supreme Court has noted that there cannot be State Probation Rules in total contradiction to Section 433A of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973(CrPC). T.....

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'What if...': Why CBI, ED Now Have Doubts Over Pardon to VVIP Chopper Scam Accused(27.06.2019)

In their respective affidavits before the Supreme Court, Enforcement Directorate and CBI have raised serious concerns over relying on Rajiv Saxena and.....

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New Roster in Supreme Court: Top Five Judges to Hear PIL Matters(28.06.2019)

On May 24, when the Supreme Court was on vacation, four new judges were administered the oath of office by the CJI taking the overall number of judges.....

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Supreme Court Declines to Entertain Rebel AAP MLA's Request Challenging Disqualification Notice(28.06.2019)

Supreme Court has declined to entertain a request by rebel AAP MLA Devender Sehrawat challenging a disqualification notice under the anti-defection la.....

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Bank Scam: Supreme Court Refuses to Stop Probe Against Ajit Pawar and Seventy Others(02.09.2019)

Supreme Court has refused to interfere with the Bombay High Court's direction for the police to register an FIR against NCP leader Ajit Pawar and over.....

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Supreme Court Says ‘Gay Sex is Not a Crime’, Decriminalizes Section 377 of IPC(06.09.2018)

Supreme Court, while decriminalizing gay sex in India, has said that Section 377 of Indian Penal Code is irrational, arbitrary and incomprehensible.

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Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment of 5 Advocates as Delhi HC Judges(07.09.2018)

Supreme Court Collegium has recommended five lawyers, including a Central Government standing counsel, for appointment as judges of Delhi High Court.

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Supreme Court: False Cases Filed by Couples Will End Institution of Marriage(16.09.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that false charges filed by married couples against each other will end the institution of marriage. The Court regretted th.....

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Supreme Court: No Attempt to Enact Uniform Civil Code Despite Repeated Court Appeals(16.09.2019)

Supreme Court has indicated dismay over the failure of successive governments to enact a Uniform Civil Code despite repeated appeals from the Court. T.....

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Supreme Court Explains Executing Court Cannot Travel Beyond Order or Decree under Execution(16.09.2019)

Supreme Court has clarified a settled proposition that an executing court cannot travel beyond the order or decree under execution. The Court observed.....

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Supreme Court Permits Ghulam Nabi Azad to Visit J&K, Interact with People(16.09.2019)

Supreme Court has permitted Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad to visit Jammu and Kashmir, but said he cannot hold any political rally. The Court.....

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Can 'Stolen' Documents in Rafale Case be Used as Evidence? Supreme Court to Decide Tomorrow(09.04.2019)

The Central government had earlier claimed privilege over documents pertaining to Rafale deal and asserted that no one can produce them in the court w.....

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Can 'Stolen' Documents in Rafale Case be Used as Evidence? Supreme Court to Decide Today(10.04.2019)

The Central government had earlier claimed privilege over documents pertaining to Rafale deal and asserted that no one can produce them in the court w.....

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S. 138 NI Act: Complainant Bound to Explain His Financial Capacity When Questioned by Accused: SC(10.04.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that a complainant in a cheque bounce case is bound to explain his financial capacity, when the same is questioned by the a.....

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Mere Financial Assistance to Buy Property can't be Termed Benami Transaction: SC(10.04.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that mere financial assistance to buy a property cannot be the sole determinative factor/circumstance to hold the transacti.....

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Deceased Bachelor's Age to be Considered for Calculating 'Multiplier' in Accident Claim : SC(10.04.2019)

Supreme Court has held that, in the case of a motor accident where there is death of a person, who is a bachelor, it is the age of deceased which shou.....

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SC Expresses Annoyance Over Circulation of Forensic Auditors' Report on Amrapali Before Filing(10.04.2019)

Supreme Court has expressed annoyance over "circulation" of forensic auditors' report among lawyers on the embattled Amrapali Group before it was subm.....

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Corroborative Evidence Required if Deceased State of Mind Doubtful While Making Dying Declaration: SC(10.04.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that, though conviction can solely be based on dying declaration, corroborative evidence may be required when there is doub.....

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Supreme Court Declines Urgent Hearing on Plea Against States for Failing to Curb Lynching(18.07.2019)

Refusing urgent hearing, the bench observed that 50 per cent statements made at bar by lawyers seeking urgent listing of cases are found to be incorre.....

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Supreme Court Dismisses Urgent Hearing on Plea Against States Over Lynchings(18.07.2019)

Supreme Court has rejected an urgent hearing on a plea seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against some States for their alleged failure in cur.....

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Delhi High Court Grants Four-Week Parole to 1984 Riots Convict to File Appeal(19.07.2019)

Justice IS Mehta allowed Balwan Khokhar's plea to be released on parole to file a special leave petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi Hi.....

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Supreme Court Orders Rajeev Saxena to Appear Before AIIMS Medical Board(19.07.2019)

Supreme Court has allowed Rajeev Saxena, an approver in a money laundering case related to the Rs. 3,600-crore AgustaWestland chopper scam, to appear .....

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Supreme Court: Finish Babri Case in 9 Months(19.07.2019)

Supreme Court has ordered that the trial in the Babri Masjid demolition case, in which prominent BJP and Sangh Parivar leaders such as L.K. Advani, Mu.....

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Decide BJP Leaders' Fate Within 9 Months, SC Tells Special Judge in Babri Demolition Case(19.07.2019)

The Supreme Court has given a deadline of 6 months, starting from Friday, for recording of all the evidence in the Babri Masjid demolition case.

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Supreme Court Issues Notice to State Government on BJP Activist's Plea in Meme Case(01.07.2019)

Supreme Court has issued a show cause notice to the State Government in connection with a contempt plea filed over the delay in release of BJP activis.....

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Supreme Court Dismisses PFI Member's Request Against Framing of Charges in RSS Activist’s Murder Case(01.07.2019)

Supreme Court has dismissed the plea of a Popular Front of India (PFI) member challenging framing of charges against him for his alleged involvement i.....

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Supreme Court Rejects Former RAW Official's PIL to Earmark PoK, Gilgit as LS Seats(01.07.2019)

Supreme Court has rejected a PIL seeking a direction to the Centre to earmark and declare Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit as Lok Sabha (LS).....

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Supreme Court Sets Aside Telangana HC Order on Fee Fixation of Engineering Courses(01.07.2019)

Restoring the fees fixed by Telangana Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee (TAFRC), the top court was severe in its criticism of the high court's de.....

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SC Defers Hearing Pleas Against Centre's 10 per cent Quota for EWS Category in Jobs, Education(01.07.2019)

The Supreme Court had earlier refused to stay the Centre's decision to grant 10 per cent quota in jobs and admissions to poor candidates in the genera.....

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Supreme Court Orders Status Quo on Destruction of 369 Houses in Nagpur(02.07.2019)

Supreme Court has directed maintenance of status quo in connection with destruction of 'encroachments', mainly houses, on 369 plots reserved for publi.....

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Supreme Court Rejects PIL to Allow Muslim Women Into Mosques, Ban Purdah System(08.07.2019)

Supreme Court has rejected a public interest litigation petition (PIL) filed by the President of the Kerala unit of the Akhil Bharath Hindu Mahasabha .....

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Sealing Drive in Delhi : Supreme Court Seeks Reply From Officials(09.07.2019)

Supreme Court has directed the Land and Development Office to respond on the allegations leveled by the Court Appointed Monitoring Committee that offi.....

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Supreme Court: Adjudication of Litigation Should be Done on Merits(09.07.2019)

Supreme Court observed that “Litigation should not be terminated by default either of the Plaintiff or the Defendant”. The Court further observed that.....

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Jayalalithaa Gifts Case: Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against High Court Order(09.07.2019)

Supreme Court has declined to interfere with the 2011 order of the Madras High Court quashing a case against former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayala.....

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Supreme Court Declines to Give Saravana Bhavan Owner More Time to Surrender(09.07.2019)

Supreme Court has declines to grant any relief to Saravana Bhavan restaurant chain owner P. Rajagopal, who sought extension of time to surrender citin.....

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Govt to Act Against Tik-Tok Under IT Act After Complaints Pour in on Derogatory Content(09.07.2019)

Tik Tok is already the subject of litigation in India with the Supreme Court last week refusing to hear a plea for the transfer of cases relating to a.....

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Delhi HC Declines Plea to Direct Centre to Make Marital Rape a Ground for Divorce(09.07.2019)

The plea was filed in the high court after the Supreme Court refused to entertain it and asked the petitioner, advocate Anuja Kapur, to approach the h.....

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Supreme Court: Plea Based on Equity/Hardship not Valid in Tax Cases(26.07.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that in a tax statute a plea based on equity or hardship is legally unsustainable and the constitutional validity of taxing pr.....

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Supreme Court Explains Venue of Arbitration Along With Jurisdiction of High Court(26.07.2019)

Supreme Court has noted that when a place is agreed upon by the parties as the 'venue' of Arbitration, only the High Court having jurisdiction over th.....

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SC Accepts Plea to Show Awareness Clips on Sexual Assault on Children in Cinema Halls(26.07.2019)

A short clip to spread an awareness should necessarily be screened in every movie hall and a child helpline number should also be displayed not only i.....

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Supreme Court Dismisses Petition Seeking Directions for Safety, Security of Doctors in Govt Hospitals(27.07.2019)

The plea was filed last month by advocate Alakh Alok Srivastava in the wake of protests by doctors in West Bengal against assault on their colleagues,.....

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Supreme Court Rejects Petition Seeking Directions for Safety, Security of Doctors in Govt Hospitals(29.07.2019)

Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition seeking direction for safety and security of doctors in government hospitals across the country.

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Supreme Court Explains Needs of Society as Important as Personal Liberty(29.07.2019)

Supreme Court in a ruling on preventive detention has held that liberty of an individual cannot be the exclusive concern of courts and that this liber.....

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Supreme Court Refuses to Extend Time to Demolish Buildings Built in Violation Of CRZ Regulations(27.05.2019)

Supreme Court has refused the plea seeking extension of time for demolition of the buildings which were built in violation of Coastal Regulatory Zone .....

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Supreme Court Rejects Plea Challenging Order on Maratha Reservation(27.05.2019)

Supreme Court has rejected a plea challenging the Maharashtra ordinance introducing reservation for Marathas in admissions to Post Graduate Medical an.....

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Supreme Court Permits Tamil Nadu State Cricket Association to Hold Elections(23.09.2019)

Supreme Court has permitted the Tamil Nadu State Cricket Association to hold elections to elect office bearers but said the results will be subject to.....

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Supreme Court: Judges Should Possess Sterling Quality of Integrity(23.09.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that the judiciary is an institution founded on honesty and integrity while reasserting that it is necessary for judicial o.....

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Supreme Court Explains Payment of Solatium, Interest Must for Land Taken to Build Highways(23.09.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that landowners must be given solatium and interest apart from compensation awarded to them, when their land is acquired for c.....

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Regularisation Obtained by Misrepresenting Facts can't be Sustained: SC(16.04.2019)

Supreme Court has held in a case that appointment of Chowkidar on regular basis was invalid and also observed that an order of regularisation obtained.....

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Magistrate can’t Direct Police to File Chargesheet on Receipt of Closure Report: SC(16.04.2019)

Supreme Court has held that a magistrate, upon receipt of a closure/refer report, cannot direct police to file charge sheet.

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Post Conviction Mental Illness is Mitigating Factor to Commute Death Sentence: SC(16.04.2019)

Supreme Court has held that post conviction mental illness will be a mitigating factor while considering appeals of death convicts and commuted death .....

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SC Orders Status Quo on SC/ST Reservation in Promotion for Govt Jobs(16.04.2019)

Supreme Court has stayed reservation in promotion for Scheduled Castes and Tribes (SC/STs) in government jobs after Centre and states failed to implem.....

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Resolution plan for Jyoti Structures Cleared: SC(16.04.2019)

Supreme Court has cleared Rs. 4,000 crore resolution plan by Sharad Sanghi and others for Jyoti Structures.

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SC Refuses to Stay Order on TikTok(16.04.2019)

Supreme Court has refused to stay an interim order of Madras High Court to Centre to prohibit TikTok mobile application over concerns about inappropri.....

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SC Allows Plea to Record Evidence of a Nigerian Doctor Through Video Conferencing(17.04.2019)

Supreme Court has allowed a plea to record evidence of a Nigerian doctor who conducted post mortem of deceased via video conferencing.

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Magistrate can’t Suo Motu Direct Further Investigation After Discharging Accused: SC(17.04.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that Magistrate has no jurisdiction to suo moto pass an order for further investigation/reinvestigation after he discharges.....

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Meghalaya CM Congrad Sangma Meets Coal India Officials to Strategise Auction of 32 lakh tonnes of Stock(21.07.2019)

The Supreme Court, while lifting the ban on coal mining imposed by the NGT, had directed the handing over of all extracted coal as assessed by the sta.....

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Joint Parenting: Supreme Court Asks Centre to Respond Over Reforms(22.07.2019)

Supreme Court has asked the Centre to respond to a request for putting a legal regime for “joint parenting” in cases of divorce of parents to ensure t.....

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Supreme Court Stays Bombay High Court Order Scrapping Golf Course,Residential Projects in Navi Mumbai(22.07.2019)

Supreme Court Friday has stayed the Bombay High Court order scrapping the projects for a golf course and a residential colony of 17 towers on a large .....

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Supreme Court: Public Interest Litigation Should Not be Allowed in Service Matters(22.07.2019)

Supreme Court has reiterated that it is well settled with respect to service jurisprudence that PIL will not be entertained.

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Supreme Court Declines Urgent Hearing on Plea Seeking Floor Test In Karnataka(22.07.2019)

Supreme Court has declined to urgently list a plea of two Independent Karnataka MLAs seeking holding of floor test forthwith, but said it may consider.....

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Supreme Court Directs J&K HC to Decide in 6 Weeks on Plea Seeking Ban on Use of Pellet Guns(22.07.2019)

The PIL on the issue was filed before the high court in 2016 by by Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association seeking stay on use of pellet guns as .....

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DCW Issues Nnotice to EC over Nirbhaya Gang Rape Convict's Photo on Election Hoarding in Punjab(22.07.2019)

DCW chairperson said instead of ensuring that the rape convict is given death penalty as ordered by the Supreme Court, government agencies are ".....

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Supreme Court Refuses Plea to Frame Guidelines on Marital Rape as Ground for Divorce(02.07.2019)

Supreme Court has declined to entertain a plea seeking a direction to the Centre to frame appropriate guidelines for registration of FIR for marital r.....

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Supreme Court Refuses Plea Seeking Safety Guidelines for Children Under HAMA Act, 1956(02.07.2019)

Supreme Court has declined to entertain a plea seeking guidelines for the safety of children adopted under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 195.....

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Supreme Court: Drunk Occupants of Private Vehicles Can be Prosecuted Under Bihar Prohibition Law(02.07.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that a private vehicle in Bihar is defined as a "public place" by the State's prohibition law and if a person is travelling.....

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Supreme Court Grants Nearly Rs 50 Lakh Compensation to Disabled Driver of Deceased Punjab Minister(02.07.2019)

Supreme Court has awarded nearly Rs 50 lakh compensation to a man who suffered permanently disability in an accident while driving the car of the then.....

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Supreme Court: Land Owners Not Entitled to Different Site or Flat in all Cases of Acquisition(02.07.2019)

Supreme Court has noted that there is no rule that in all cases of acquisition of the land that the owner must be given an alternative site or flat.

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Supreme Court Pulls Up NDMC for Suppressing Facts(02.07.2019)

Supreme Court has pulled up the North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) for suppressing facts before a vacation bench to secure a favourable order re.....

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Sec. 138 NI Act: Complainant Bound to Explain His Financial Capacity When Questioned by Accused: SC(10.04.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that a complainant in a cheque bounce case is bound to explain his financial capacity, when the same is questioned by the a.....

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Rafale : SC Dismisses Centre's Preliminary Objections Against Relying on "Privileged" Documents(10.04.2019)

Supreme Court has dismissed the preliminary objections raised by Centre against using privileged documents for considering review petitions in Rafale .....

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Rafale Deal: SC Dismisses Centre's Preliminary Objections Against Relying on 'Privileged' Documents(10.04.2019)

Supreme Court has dismissed the preliminary objections raised by Centre against using privileged documents for considering review petitions in Rafale .....

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Supreme Court Allows Classified Papers To Be Used in Rafale Review Petitions(10.04.2019)

The Supreme Court judgment assumes significance since this gives a fresh lease of life to the controversy around the Rafale deal, just a day before th.....

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Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Names of 5 Judges as Chief Justices of High Courts(12.04.2019)

The decision was taken by the apex court collegium headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi.

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What Are the Secret Rafale Deal Papers That the Govt Did Not Want Supreme Court to Examine(12.04.2019)

A bench headed by the CJI has decided that the apex court would go ahead with the hearing of the review petitions in the light of new documents cited .....

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Rafale LIVE: Setback to Govt on Election Eve as SC Allows Classified Documents to be Used in Review Petition(12.04.2019)

Rafale LIVE: In a setback to the government, the Supreme Court today rejected the Centre’s objections to petitions seeking review of the earlier jud.....

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Supreme Court on Speedy Justice: Will not Wait for Data on POCSO Cases(29.07.2019)

Supreme Court has noted that for speedy justice in child rape cases, directions can be passed without waiting for additional data on cases registered .....

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Supreme Court Asks Uttarakhand to Withdraw Work Order for Road Construction in Rajaji Tiger Reserve(29.07.2019)

According to the CEC's earlier report, the road was being constructed without statutory approval of National Board for Wildlife and in violation of th.....

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Supreme Court Asks for BCI's Reply on Plea Seeking Security Measures for Women Lawyers(30.07.2019)

Supreme Court has sought reply from the Bar Council of India (BCI) on a plea seeking measures for women lawyers such as safety in courts, maternity be.....

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Unitech Case: Supreme Court Directs NBCC to Finish 74 Projects(30.07.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that UNITECH is incapable of fulfilling its commitment and has asked the NBCC to take up Unitech’s 74 projects affecting 17,00.....

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Supreme Court Explains Bail Cannot be Granted Without Providing Reasonable Reasons(30.07.2019)

Supreme Court has explained that bail cannot be granted without providing any reason as to on what grounds even though of a prima-facie nature it is c.....

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Supreme Court Issues Notice on Plea to Protect Identity of Accused in Sexual Offences(30.07.2019)

Supreme Court has issued notice on a plea seeking protection of identity, reputation and integrity of individuals accused of sexual crimes till comple.....

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'Threatened' By Accused's Kin, Unnao Rape Survivor Had Written Letter to Chief Justice Gogoi(31.07.2019)

An official of the Supreme Court said the letter written in Hindi has been received by the office of the Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi who has asked the .....

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Supreme Court Directs Amrapali to Pay Rs 7.16 Crore to NBCC(26.08.2019)

Supreme Court has directed that a forensic audit report be given to the Enforcement Directorate, Delhi Police and the Institute of Chartered Accountan.....

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Supreme Court Clarifies Won't Get Into Soldiers' Fight for Credit of Kargil War Victory(27.08.2019)

Supreme Court has held that reports of the defence forces, which contain role of officers at the time of engagement, are not justiciable and that it i.....

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Supreme Court Expresses Concern About Banaglore’s Degrading Environment(27.08.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that the environment of the city of Bangalore has degraded so much and so fast that the time will not be far away for this .....

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Supreme Court: Incriminatory Material as not Put to Accused Must be Eschewed(27.08.2019)

Supreme Court has clarified that the incriminating material that came in evidence is to be put to the accused during his examination under Section 313.....

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Supreme Court: No Enforcement Directorate Arrest for P Chidambaram for Now(27.08.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that the Former Union Minister P Chidambaram cannot be arrested by the Enforcement Department till tomorrow in an appeal which.....

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Jaypee Homebuyers Case: Supreme Court Directs Centre to Come Out With Uniform Proposal(10.07.2019)

Supreme Court has directed the Centre to come out with a "uniform" proposal for all cases to resolve the difficulties being faced by lakhs of homebuye.....

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Supreme Court: Inter-State Sales Between Successor States Inapt to be Treated as Intra-State Sales(10.07.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that creation of a new political State must be given full legal effect and the Inter-State sales between the two successor Sta.....

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Vacancies in Lower Judiciary: Supreme Court Directs States, High Courts to Submit Status Report(10.07.2019)

Supreme Court has directed all States and Union Territories and Registrar General of the jurisdictional High Courts to submit details of filling up of.....

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SC to Decide on Early Hearing in Ayodhya Land Dispute Today as Plea Claims Mediation Not Working(11.07.2019)

On May 10, the Supreme Court had given a deadline of August 15 to the mediation panel to find a reasonable solution to the dispute.

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Indiscipline by Lawyers: Supreme Court Seeks Report from BCI(11.07.2019)

Supreme Court has called upon the Bar Council of India (BCI) to submit a list of lawyers who have been acted against throughout the country for unruly.....

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Supreme Court: Even Small Judgments of Apex Court Passed After Grant of Special Leave are Binding(11.07.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that its judgments which are passed in exercise of appellate jurisdiction are binding precedents even if they are brief. The C.....

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Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Stand on Jairam Ramesh Request Challenging Amendments to PMLA(02.07.2019)

Supreme Court has sought a response from the Centre on Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's request challenging the amendments made to the Prevention of M.....

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Supreme Court Rejects PIL Challenging Law that Allows Inner Line Permit in States(02.07.2019)

Supreme Court has rejected a PIL challenging a law that empowers States such as Nagaland to make it mandatory to have an Inner Line Permit for the ent.....

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Supreme Court: Property Inherited by Male Will be Coparcenary for Descendants Three Degrees After Him(02.07.2019)

Supreme Court has noted that rule under Mitakshara Law that whenever a male ancestor inherits any property from any of his paternal ancestors upto thr.....

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Supreme Court: Plaint Can Either be Rejected Wholly or Not at All(02.07.2019)

Supreme Court has noted that if the plaint survives certain Defendants and/or properties Order 7 Rule 11(d) of Code of Civil Procedure,1908 will have .....

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'Over 50% Posts of Doctors Vacant': Bihar's Affidavit in Supreme Court Depicts Poor Healthcare Facilities(03.07.2019)

The state government, in an affidavit filed in the apex court, said that only 5,634 nurses were there in government run hospitals and health centres a.....

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Supreme Court Dismisses DoT Plea Against TDSAT Order on RCom's Past Liabilities(03.07.2019)

Supreme Court has dismissed the Department of Telecommunications' (DoT) plea against an order of the Telecom Dispute Settlement Appellate Tribunal (TD.....

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Tenants can be Evicted Only by Following Procedure in Rent Control Laws: SC(17.04.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that a statutory tenant can be evicted only by following procedure laid down in applicable rent control laws and not by fil.....

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TikTok App Ban: SC Refuses To Stay HC Order(17.04.2019)

Supreme Court has refused to stay Madras High Court order that directed Centre to ban Tiktok app over concerns about access to pornographic content th.....

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SC Expresses Satisfaction Over EC Action Against Politicians Giving Hate Speeches(17.04.2019)

Supreme Court has expressed satisfaction over swift action by Election Commission against various politicians, including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister .....

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Mandate of "Ineligible" Arbitrator u/s 12(5) of Arbitration Act terminates automatically: SC(17.04.2019)

Supreme Court held that ineligibility of a person barred from appointment as an arbitrator under Section 12(5) of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.....

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Observations Not Recorded by Court shouldn’t be Attributed to Court in Speeches: SC(17.04.2019)

Supreme Court has made it clear that no views, observations or findings should be attributed to the court in political addresses to the media and in p.....

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SC Refuses to Stay HC Order Quashing Criminal Proceedings Against Chidambaram’s Kin(17.04.2019)

Supreme Court has refused to stay Madras High Court order quashing criminal prosecution against Karti Chidambaram and Nalini Chidambaram, son and wife.....

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Pre-Sentence Hearing on Separate Date Not Mandatory: SC(17.04.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that there is no bar on pre-sentencing hearing taking place on same day after passing judgment of conviction, if accused an.....

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SC Asks WB Govt to Pay Compensation to Producer of Film which Suffered Unofficial Ban(12.04.2019)

Supreme Court has asked West Bengal Government to pay compensation of Rs. 20 lakhs to producer of film "Bhobhishyoter Bhoot", which had to face an "un.....

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Sex After Obtaining Consent by False Promise to Marry is Rape: SC(12.04.2019)

Supreme Court has reiterated that the consent for sexual intercourse obtained by a person by giving false promise of marriage would not excuse him fro.....

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Res Judicata Principle also Applicable to Labour/Industrial Proceedings: SC(12.04.2019)

Supreme Court has said that principle of Res Judicata defined in Section 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure also applies to labour/industrial proceedin.....

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Charitable Donations can’t be Included in Assessable Value While Determining Excise Duty: SC(12.04.2019)

Supreme Court has held that charitable donations charged in invoice while selling goods cannot be included in the assessable value while determining e.....

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Check on Black Money in Polls Futile if Identity of Donors is Not Known: SC(12.04.2019)

Supreme Court has held that if identity of the purchasers of electoral bonds meant for transparent political funding is not known, then the efforts of.....

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SC Directs Political Parties to Submits Details Of Donations Received Through Electoral Bonds To EC(12.04.2019)

Noting that the issue of Electoral Bonds (EB) is a weighty one which is significantly apposite to the sanctity of the election process, the Supreme Co.....

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SC Closes 22 Year Old Enron-Dabhol Bribery Case Citing Long Delay(12.04.2019)

Supreme Court has closed a special leave petition filed by Centre of Indian Trade Union(CITU) in 1997 seeking probe into the alleged Enron-Dabhol corr.....

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Supreme Court: Grant of Leave is Essential for Entertaining Suit under Section 92 CPC(23.09.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that in every suit filed under Section 92 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908(CPC) the grant of leave is essential before the sui.....

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Supreme Court: Non Recovery of Weapon of Assault not Fatal to Prosecution Case Always(23.09.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that a prosecution case cannot be disbelieved merely because the weapon of assault or the bullet was not recovered.

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Supreme Court: Acting CJ not Entitled to Pensionary Benefits Available to Chief Justice of High Court(23.09.2019)

Supreme Court has noted that a judge who retires as an Acting Chief Justice of a High Court is not entitled to the same pensionary benefits available .....

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Supreme Court Questions U.P Government for Failing to Control Lawyers(23.09.2019)

Supreme Court has summoned the Uttar Pradesh Home Secretary over the State's lack of control over its lawyers. The top court, fuming over the failure .....

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Supreme Court Raps Kerala Government Over Illegal Apartments(23.09.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that illegal construction in high-tide areas of Kerala led to devastating floods in the State last month, as it slammed the.....

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Supreme Court: Discovery of Material with Candidate Enough to Take Action(28.08.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that the discovery of material with a candidate which was meant to use for ‘unfair means’ during examination would be enoug.....

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Supreme Court Allows CPI-M's Sitaram Yechury to Visit Party Colleague Mohd Yusuf Tarigami in J&K(28.08.2019)

Supreme Court has allowed Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury to visit party colleague Mohammed Yousuf Tariga.....

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Supreme Court Issues Notice to Centre Over Removal of Restrictions on Journalists in J&K(28.08.2019)

Supreme Court has told the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir administration to reply to the pleas seeking removal of restrictions in the State, includi.....

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Supreme Court Refers Pleas on Article 370 to 5-Judge Constitution Bench for October Hearing(28.08.2019)

Supreme Court has decided to examine the legal challenge against the Centre's decision to abrogate special status to Jammu and Kashmir, and referred t.....

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Supreme Court Extends Interim Protection to Chidambaram in INX Media Case(29.08.2019)

Supreme Court has extended till Thursday the interim protection from arrest granted to former finance minister P Chidambaram in the INX Media money la.....

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Supreme Court Rejects Plea Seeking Civil Rights for LGBTQ Community(13.08.2019)

Supreme Court has rejected a plea seeking review of its order which had rejected a petition seeking various civil rights such as same-sex marriage, ad.....

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Supreme Court Declines Reopening Assam NRC Exercise(13.08.2019)

Supreme Court has dismissed a plea to reopen the Assam National Register of Citizens (NRC) exercise and said there would be no sample re-verification .....

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Supreme Court Chides Noida, Greater Noida Authorities for Delay in Registering Ready Amrapali Flats(13.08.2019)

Supreme Court has pulled up Noida and Greater Noida authorities, warning officials of serious consequences including jail time if the recent court ord.....

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Supreme Court Fines Seven States Over Status of Human Rights Courts(14.08.2019)

Supreme Court has slapped penalty of up to Rs. 1 lakh on seven states for failing to file responses on setting up human rights courts despite its dire.....

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Supreme Court: Alienation of Suit Property not Invalid During Pendency of Suit(14.08.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that the effect of doctrine of Lis Pendens is not to annul all the transfer effected by the parties to a suit but only to rend.....

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Supreme Court Explains Section 292BB Income Tax Act, 1961 Does not Mean Complete Absence of Notice(16.08.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that Section 292 BB of the Income Tax Act, 1961 applies only to cure the infirmities in the manner of service of notice of .....

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CBI Raids Lawyers Indira Jaising, Anand Grover's Home, Offices for 'Violating Foreign Funding Norms'(11.07.2019)

The Supreme Court had in May issued a notice to the lawyers and their NGO, Lawyers Collective, on a plea alleging FCRA violation by them.

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Amit Shah to Chair Meeting on Goa's Mining Crisis Today, Pramod Sawant to Attend(12.07.2019)

The five-decade-old mining industry in the coastal state came to a standstill in March 2018, after the Supreme Court quashed the second renewal of 88 .....

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Supreme Court Directs Ayodhya Mediation Panel to Submit Report by July 18(12.07.2019)

Supreme Court has directed the Ayodhya mediation panel to submit a report on its progress by next Thursday(July 18), after one of the Plaintiffs moved.....

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Supreme Court Refuses Karnataka Speaker's Urgent Plea(12.07.2019)

Supreme Court has refused Karnataka Speaker’s urgent plea, saying his plea will be heard tomorrow hours after the Supreme Court allowed the rebel Karn.....

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Supreme Court Initiates Suo Motu Action to Curb Spiralling Child Rape Incidents(12.07.2019)

Supreme Court has initiated a suo motu action on the rising incidents of child rape and a growing perception of slack law enforcement. The Court while.....

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Supreme Court to Jaypee Homebuyers: Will Protect You Interests(12.07.2019)

Supreme Court has said that it would intervene to protect Jaypee homebuyers if the resolution plan under the insolvency proceedings failed.

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Maradu Demolition: SC Warns that Kerala Chief Secretary Will Be Held Personally Liable For Violations(24.09.2019)

Supreme Court while hearing the matter relating to demolition of apartments in Maradu has orally warned the Chief Secretary to the Kerala Government t.....

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SC: Additional Evidence in Proceedings u/s 34 Arbitration Act Can be Adduced Only in Exceptional Case(24.09.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that proceedings under Section 34 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act will not ordinarily require anything beyond the recor.....

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SC: Legal Heirs of Deceased Convicted under Section 138 of NI Act Can Challenge Conviction(24.09.2019)

Supreme Court has held that legal heirs of a deceased convicted under Section 138 of Negotiable Instrument Act (NI Act) have right to challenge the co.....

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Supreme Court: Chief Judicial Magistrates Competent to Deal With Applications U/s 14 SARFAESI Act(24.09.2019)

In an important ruling, SC has held that a Chief Judicial Magistrate is equally competent to deal with the application moved by the secured creditor u.....

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Scope of judicial Review Limited: Supreme Court on Appointment of Judges(24.09.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that scope for judicial review in appointment, posting and transfer of judges was “severely limited” and “interference in s.....

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SC to Centre: Frame Regulations to Curb Social Media Misuse(24.09.2019)

Supreme Court has asked the Centre to frame Regulations to check social media misuse and to strike a balance between the privacy and reputation of ind.....

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Supreme Court: Does Mosque Demolition Impact Claims on Land?(29.08.2019)

Supreme Court has asked a discomfiting question to both Hindu and Muslim parties - whether demolition of the suit property, the disputed Ram Janmabhoo.....

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Supreme Court Explains Expert Evidence Should not be Given Preference Over Substantive Evidence(29.08.2019)

Supreme Court has clarified that expert evidence should not be given preference over substantive evidence. The Court also observed that generally mere.....

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Supreme Court Directs UP to Produce Student, Found in Rajasthan(30.08.2019)

Supreme Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh Government to inform it when the girl who accused former Union Minister Chinmayanad of sexual assault can be.....

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Supreme Court Upholds Increase of Maximum Age Limit to Post of Medical College Professors in U.P(02.09.2019)

Supreme Court has upheld the increase of maximum age limit to the posts of Professor in the medical colleges in the State of Uttar Pradesh from 45 yea.....

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Supreme Court Issues Notice to Centre on Funds for Flood Relief in Maharashtra, Karnataka(02.09.2019)

Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response on a plea seeking complete rehabilitation of flood-affected families of Sangli, Kolhapur and Satara dis.....

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Supreme Court Grants Relief to Bihar Woman, who Missed Police Test Over Pregnancy(07.10.2019)

Supreme Court has granted relief to a woman seeking to participate in a physical evaluation test for employment in Bihar Police as she could not atten.....

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Person Ineligible to be Arbitrator U/S. 12(5) of Arbitration Act can’t Appoint Another Arbitrator: SC(17.04.2019)

Supreme Court has held that the appointment of arbitrator by a person who himself is ineligible to be an arbitrator as per Section 12(5) of Arbitratio.....

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Supreme Court Frees Convict in 20 year old Murder Case(18.04.2019)

Supreme Court has acquitted a man sentenced to life imprisonment in a 20 year old murder case on learning that he was a juvenile at time of commission.....

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Jaypee Homebuyers can Approach Consumer Court Against JAL: SC(18.04.2019)

Supreme Court has cleared way for 25,000 homebuyers who have invested money in Jaypee Infratech Limited (JIL), to approach consumer courts against the.....

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Mental Illness of Death Row Convicts Ground to Spare Them from Execution by Hanging : SC(19.04.2019)

Supreme Court has said that, mental illness of people on death row, if developed post conviction, would be a mitigating factor for appellate courts fo.....

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Notice Demanding Loan Amount Not Invalid if it is Same as Cheque Amount: SC(19.04.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that a demand notice issued under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, claiming 'loan amount', does not become invali.....

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SC Bans Mining Along Kaziranga National Park(22.04.2019)

Supreme Court has banned mining and related activities along Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve (KNP) and in the catchment area of the rivers/str.....

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If Exclusion Terms of Policy Not Told to Insured, Insurer can’t Repudiate Claim on its Basis: SC(22.04.2019)

Supreme Court has held that if the terms of exclusion of policy are not communicated to the insured, the insurer cannot rely on them to repudiate a cl.....

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Police Has no Power to Seize Property During Investigation: Supreme Court(24.09.2019)

Supreme while upholding the order of Bombay High Court has said that police has no power to seize immovable property during an investigation.

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Police Has no Power to Seize Property During Investigation: Supreme Court(24.09.2019)

Supreme while upholding the order of Bombay High Court has said that police has no power to seize immovable property during an investigation.

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Prorogation Of UK Parliament Unlawful And Void: UK Supreme Court(24.09.2019)

United Kingdom Supreme Court has unanimously declared the prorogation of UK Parliament unlawful and void as it frustrates the ability of the Parliamen.....

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Supreme Court Resuscitates Amtek Auto, Permits Fresh Bids for Company(25.09.2019)

Supreme Court has granted the resolution professional of Amtek Auto 21 days to invite fresh bids, giving a fresh lease of life to the insolvent compon.....

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Supreme Court: Rent Controller's Power to Strike Out Defence of Tenant is Discretionary(25.09.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that the power to strike out the defence vested in the Rent Controller under Section 15(7) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958.....

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Supreme Court Upholds Priya Blue Industries Case Mandating Amendment to Original Order of Assessment(25.09.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that a person aggrieved by any order of assessment has to get it modified under Section 128 of Central Excise Act, 1944 or oth.....

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Examination of Witnesses in Absence of Accused is Curable Irregularity: SC(12.04.2019)

Supreme Court has held that absence of the accused while taking evidence of prosecution witnesses, by itself, would not vitiate the trial, unless grea.....

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SC Directs Political Parties to Submit Details Of Donations Received Through Electoral Bonds To EC(12.04.2019)

Noting that the issue of Electoral Bonds (EB) is a weighty one which is significantly apposite to the sanctity of the election process, the Supreme Co.....

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SC Directs Political Parties to Submit Details of Donations Received Through Electoral Bonds to EC(12.04.2019)

Supreme Court has declined to stay Electoral Bond Scheme ahead of 2019 general elections after noting that issue of Electoral Bonds (EB) is a weighty .....

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'You'll Never Let Country Remain in Peace': Supreme Court Junks Plea for Worship at Ayodhya Site(12.04.2019)

The SC bench was hearing an appeal filed against the January 10 order of the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court, which had dismissed the plea s.....

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Will Wait for Final Judgment: BJP Says on SC's Interim Order in Electoral Bonds Case(12.04.2019)

The Supreme Court on Friday did not stop political funding through electoral bonds but brought several checks on it to bring transparency.

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Congress Says Electoral Bonds Verdict Will Expose 'Nexus Between BJP and Suited-Booted Friends'(12.04.2019)

The Supreme Court on Friday directed all political parties to furnish receipts of political funding received through electoral bonds and details of th.....

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Supreme Court Directs Centre to Set Up Panel to Assess Effect of Aircraft Fumigation on Passengers(03.07.2019)

Supreme Court has directed Centre to constitute within two weeks a high-level committee of experts to ascertain whether spraying insecticides or fumig.....

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Supreme Court Refuses to Apply 'Group Of Companies' to Implead Foreign Company in Arbitration(03.07.2019)

Supreme Court has declined to invoke the group of companies doctrine to implead a foreign company in an application for appointment of arbitrator for .....

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Supreme Court Lens on Governments’ DBT Schemes Just Before Elections(03.07.2019)

Supreme Court has agreed to examine the validity of a string of direct cash transfer schemes that were announced and implemented by ruling parties at .....

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Supreme Court Asks “Is Kerala Above Rule of Law”(03.07.2019)

Supreme Court has asked "Is Kerala above rule of law" as it blasted the State Government and threatened to put the chief secretary behind bars for not.....

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Supreme Court Fixes Plea Challenging Maharashtra CM’s Election for Final Disposal on July 23(03.07.2019)

Supreme Court has fixed for final disposal a plea challenging the election of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to the assembly for alleged.....

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Supreme Court Slaps Fine of Rs 100 Crore on Meghalaya Govt for Flouting NGT Norms on Coal Mining(03.07.2019)

The top court also allowed the mining operation to go on in Meghalaya on the privately and community owned land subject to the permissions from the co.....

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Supreme Court: Second Appeal not to be Rejected Merely on Ground of 'Concurrent Findings'(16.08.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that a High Court cannot reject a second appeal merely on the ground that there is a concurrent finding of two Courts (whether.....

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Supreme Court: Computation of Multiplier Should be Done on Basis of Age of Deceased Bachelor(16.08.2019)

Supreme Court has explained that in Motor accident claims cases, the multiplier should be applied in case of a deceased bachelor on the basis of age o.....

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Supreme Court: Judge Can Recuse From Case on His Own Discretion(16.08.2019)

Supreme Court has observed that a Judge can recuse at his own volition but need not at the mere asking of a litigating party while dismissing a prayer.....

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Supreme Court: No Costs to be Imposed if Settlement is Reached at Stage of Issuance of Summons(19.08.2019)

Supreme Court has clarified that there is no requirement of imposing cost when the parties to a cheque bounce case have amicably settled the dispute a.....

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Supreme Court Declines to Quash Sexual Assault Charges Against Tarun Tejpal(19.08.2019)

Supreme Court has rejected a plea seeking quashing of charges against journalist Tarun Tejpal, who has been accused of sexual assault. The Court said .....

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Supreme Court Grants Two More Weeks to CBI to Probe Unnao Rape Survivor’s Accident(19.08.2019)

Supreme Court has granted two more weeks to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to complete the investigation into the road accident of Unnao ra.....

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Supreme Court: Ranking of Pensioners by Providing Cut-Off Date for Grant of Revised Pension Invalid(12.07.2019)

Supreme Court has ruled that the classification of pensioners into two categories by providing cut-off date for the purpose of grant of revised pensio.....

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Supreme Court: Marital Dispute Between Parents Affects Child's Personality(12.07.2019)

Supreme Court observed while refusing to interfere with a High Court order directing to admit a child in a boarding school that the ill-effects of the.....

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Supreme Court Declines to Intervene in Puducherry Turf War(12.07.2019)

Supreme Court has declined to intervene with the Madras High Court order that curbed Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi's powers on the administrative .....

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Karnataka Crisis: Supreme Court Orders Status Quo Over Resignation of Rebel MLAs(12.07.2019)

Supreme Court has ordered status quo on the matter of resignation and disqualification of rebel Congress and JD-S MLAs meaning that the lawmakers will.....

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Maharashtra to Extend Quota to Marathas Who Applied Under It in 2014(12.07.2019)

The Supreme Court Friday sought Maharasthra government's response on pleas challenging the high court order that upheld the Maratha quota in education.....

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Meghalaya Gets Supreme Court Nod to Call off Operation to Retrieve Bodies of Trapped Miners(12.07.2019)

The mine was flooded in December last year trapping 15 miners when water from the nearby Letein river gushed into it.

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Supreme Court: Article 137 Limitation Act Applies to Applications under Section 7 of the IBC(25.09.2019)