Supreme Court Of India: News
03 Apr 2018
IndiaSC declines to stay SC/ST Act judgment, but will reconsider
Supreme Court today set up an urgent two-judge bench to hear the Center's petition challenging its March 20 judgment.
03 Apr 2018
Bahujan Samaj PartyWill-it, won't-it? Opposition holds impeachment-motion against CJI despite having numbers
An impeachment motion against CJI Dipak Misra seems to have lost momentum, with many opposition parties still undecided.
02 Apr 2018
BiharSC/ST protest: About 100 trains affected, routes restored
More than 100 passenger and mail train services were affected on Monday as protesters squatted on the tracks to enforce an all-India shutdown against the dilution of the SC/ST Act, officials said, adding that the routes were largely restored.
02 Apr 2018
RajasthanViolent protests against SC order on SC/ST Act hit Rajasthan
Nearly 30 people were detained as Dalit groups protesting against the Supreme Court order on the SC/ST Act blocked rail and road traffic and vandalized public property, including a train, in several parts of Rajasthan, disrupting normal life.
02 Apr 2018
Yogi AdityanathUP CM appeals to people to maintain law and order
Amid the reports of violence in parts of western Uttar Pradesh during the Bharat Bandh on Monday to protest against the perceived dilution of a Dalit protection law by a Supreme Court order, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has appealed to the people not to vitiate law and order.
02 Apr 2018
Delhi PoliceSC/ST dilution: Delhi's train services disrupted, protesters squat on tracks
Protesters squatted on tracks in several places outside Delhi, stopping trains, including the Dehradun Express and the Ranchi Rajdhani, to enforce an all India shutdown against the dilution of the SC/ST Act, officials said on Monday.
01 Apr 2018
GoaPerennial waterfall goes dry in Goa; villagers blame mining activity
A perennial waterfall in Goa, revered by locals and visitors for its religious significance and natural beauty, has dried up with the villagers blaming it on the reckless mining activity.
01 Apr 2018
Allahabad High CourtArmy-man jailed for 27 years; SC acknowledges wife's justice plea
The Supreme Court has taken note of a woman's plea that her husband, an Army man, has been languishing in jail for 27 years without a final decision on the death penalty awarded by a Court Martial for killing two of his colleagues.
01 Apr 2018
IndiaDUSU polls: SC asks DU to respond to researchers' plea
The Supreme Court has given the Delhi University the last opportunity to respond to a plea that research scholars be also allowed to contest and represent students in student union polls in the varsity.
30 Mar 2018
HaryanaHaryana: Stones hurled at Anil Vij's car, minister escapes unhurt
Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij said two people hurled stones at his official car when he was leaving the secretariat building complex in Panipat on Friday, but he escaped unhurt.
29 Mar 2018
IndiaTrials can no longer be stayed for over six months
To ensure criminals can't manipulate the justice system, the SC has ruled that proceedings in cases won't be stayed for longer than six months.
29 Mar 2018
Mahatma GandhiRe-opening probe into Mahatma Gandhi's death a futile exercise: SC
Nearly 70 years after the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, the Supreme Court on Wednesday put at rest an attempt to reopen the investigation into it, saying it would be "an exercise in futility".
28 Mar 2018
Allahabad High CourtCases accumulating due to shortage of judges: Justice Agarwal
A senior judge of the Allahabad High Court, Justice Sudhir Agarwal on Wednesday said that shortage of judges is the reason behind the accumulation of cases in high courts and district courts.
28 Mar 2018
IndiaOpposition starts India's first impeachment motion against a Chief Justice
In January, in an unprecedented move, the four senior-most judges of the SC went public with a series of complaints against Chief Justice (CJI) Dipak Misra.
28 Mar 2018
Mahatma GandhiSC dismisses plea seeking re-probe into Mahatma Gandhi's assassination
The Supreme Court today dismissed a plea seeking a re-investigation into the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi.
27 Mar 2018
HaryanaDo not question adults' choice of marriage-partner: SC warns khaps
Interference by khap panchayats when two consenting adults have married is "absolutely illegal," the SC has ruled.
26 Mar 2018
Triple TalaqSC will examine constitutional validity of polygamy, nikah halala
Today, the Supreme Court agreed to examine the constitutional validity of polygamy and nikah halala among Muslims. It sought the views of the BJP-led government and the Law Commission about this.
26 Mar 2018
HaryanaSC to hear DJB-plea accusing Haryana of supplying less water
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear the plea of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) alleging that Haryana was supplying 120 cusecs less water to Delhi out of the 450 cusecs of water it was supposed to supply.
26 Mar 2018
Aadhaar CardUIDAI to introduce face authentication for Aadhaar verification from July
The UIDAI will introduce face authentication as a means of verifying Aadhaar users from July 1, 2018.
25 Mar 2018
BCCIBCCI held a meeting chaired by former boss Srinivasan
The BCCI held a meeting at a posh hotel in the capital regarding the ongoing rift with the Supreme Court appointed CoA.
23 Mar 2018
West BengalSC asks 12 states why they have not appointed Lokayukta
The Supreme Court today asked the Chief Secretaries of 12 states to specify why they have not appointed a Lokayukta.
22 Mar 2018
Aadhaar CardDespite relief from SC, Aadhaar still mandatory for income-tax returns
It has been 10 days since the SC indefinitely extended the deadline for linking Aadhaar to various services, but the Income Tax (I-T) website continues to grossly violate laws.
21 Mar 2018
IndiaSC asks Jaypee to deposit Rs. 200cr by May 10
The SC has given Jaypee Associates, parent of debt-ridden Jaypee Infratech, till May 10 to deposit Rs. 200cr.
20 Mar 2018
Sri LankaMaldives: Envoy says nation will not extend state of emergency
The Maldives will not extend the state of emergency that is due to expire, said an envoy on Wednesday amid criticism of the government over the recent political turmoil.
19 Mar 2018
Lok SabhaForeign poll-funding won't be scrutinized as Lok Sabha passes bill
The Lok Sabha has passed a bill that exempts political parties from scrutiny of foreign funds they have received from abroad since 1976.
19 Mar 2018
IndiaMartyrs of Marriage: Film on anti-dowry law now on Netflix
Martyrs of Marriage, a 2016 documentary film by Deepika Bhardwaj, that explores the evils of India's anti-dowry law - IPC Section 498A - is now streaming on Netflix.
19 Mar 2018
Narendra ModiOne year of Yogi govt: Anti-graft portal launched, jobs announced
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday launched an anti-graft portal as his government completed its first year in office.
19 Mar 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Aarushi double-murder: SC admits plea challenging Talwars' acquittal
Nearly 10 years after their daughter was killed, Rajesh and Nupur Talwar are still fighting to clear their name.
18 Mar 2018
Delhi High CourtPolitical parties get relief from scrutiny of foreign funding
The Lok Sabha has recently passed a bill that will exempt political parties from scrutiny of funds they have received from abroad since 1976.
18 Mar 2018
BollywoodKrrish 3: Novelist asked to make claim to settle case
In the latest development in the 'Krrish 3' copyright violation case, the Supreme Court has directed a Dehradun-based novelist to make a reasonable claim to producer-director Rakesh Roshan to settle the matter.
18 Mar 2018
GoaGoa: Mining-body warns of layoffs if govt doesn't provide clarity
Goa's mining industry body GMOEA sought clarity from the government on the commencement of mining operations in the state, warning that failure to do so could amount to "harsh decisions", including mass layoffs.
18 Mar 2018
UttarakhandSC collegium, law ministry spar over appointment of judges
Legal experts have cautioned the government against accepting one of the recommendations of the SC collegium for elevation to the apex court while keeping the other one on hold.
17 Mar 2018
BCCIBCCI gives a fitting reply to CoA
BCCI secretary Amitabh Choudhary has written a letter to the Committee of Administrators, replying to the 12-pointer list sent earlier by the latter.
16 Mar 2018
Indian Premier League (IPL)The tussle between CoA vs BCCI office-bearers
The long battle between the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) and the BCCI office bearers has gotten murkier as the Vinod Rai-led panel decided to curb powers of the three BCCI office bearers.
16 Mar 2018
DelhiOver 120 SpiceJet, IndiGo flights to ply from Delhi T2
Ending a four-month battle with Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), IndiGo and SpiceJet have agreed to shift their flight operations partially to Delhi Airport's revamped T2 (Terminal-2) from March 25.
14 Mar 2018
Delhi High CourtThere are only 73 women judges in Indian High Courts
The Law Ministry informed the Lok Sabha that the 24 High Courts present across the country have only 73 women judges while their male counterparts are 600 in number.
14 Mar 2018
IndiaDecriminalizing homosexuality: When archaic laws weigh down a young nation
In yet another crime stemming from deep homophobia and stigma surrounding homosexuals in India, an 18-year-old girl bludgeoned her mother to death in Ghaziabad last week because she didn't approve of her same-sex relationship with her 35-year-old teacher.
13 Mar 2018
Aadhaar CardSC indefinitely extends March 31 deadline for mandatory Aadhaar
The SC has indefinitely extended the deadline for linking Aadhaar to various schemes till it pronounces its verdict on the ongoing case.
13 Mar 2018
Narendra ModiUttar Pradesh: Woman, daughter write to President for passive euthanasia
Days after the Supreme Court legalized passive euthanasia, a woman and her 33-year-old daughter, both suffering from muscular dystrophy, have written to President Ram Nath Kovind seeking permission for it.
13 Mar 2018
IndiaReport: A whopping 3,816 criminal cases against 1,765 MPs, MLAs
In a shocking reminder of the extent of criminalization in Indian politics, a whopping 3,816 criminal cases were registered against 1,765 MPs and MLAs across the country, of which 3,045 are still pending for hearing.
