Supreme Court Of India: News
'No blanket ban on firecrackers'; SC clarifies before Diwali
The Supreme Court on Monday set aside a Calcutta High Court order banning all firecrackers in West Bengal during the festive season.
SC orders Pegasus probe; says Centre 'cannot get free pass'
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered an independent probe into the Pegasus snooping scandal involving allegations of widespread surveillance of politicians, journalists, activists, etc.
Lakhimpur Kheri case: SC asks UP to identify more eye-witnesses
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Uttar Pradesh government to identify more witnesses of the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case and provide them protection.
CJI Ramana, sharing stage with Law Minister, criticizes judicial infrastructure
Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Saturday raised concerns about the judicial infrastructure in India.
39 women Army officers get Permanent Commission after SC order
Thirty-nine women officers secured Permanent Commission in the Indian Army, the central government told the Supreme Court on Friday.
SC issues notice to ex-Twitter India head Manish Maheshwari
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to Manish Maheshwari, the former head of Twitter's India operations, in connection with a petition filed by the Uttar Pradesh Police.
SC says farmers can protest, but can't block roads indefinitely
The Supreme Court on Thursday said that farmers have a right to protest, but they cannot block roads indefinitely.
'Cannot be an unending story': SC on Lakhimpur case probe
The Supreme Court of India today slammed the Uttar Pradesh government over its handling of the Lakhimpur Kheri violence which claimed the lives of eight people.
Lakhimpur Kheri: Union Minister's murder-accused son appears before police
Ashish Mishra, the son of junior Home Minister Ajay Mishra, today arrived at the Crime Branch office in Lakhimpur in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri violence.
Lakhimpur Kheri: SC slams UP government; says 'dissatisfied with probe'
The Supreme Court on Friday said that it is not satisfied with the steps taken by the Uttar Pradesh government in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case probe.
SC seeks status report from UP in Lakhimpur Kheri case
The Supreme Court on Thursday sought a status report from the Uttar Pradesh government in the Lakhimpur Kheri case regarding the FIR and the arrests.
Supreme Court: CJI-led bench to hear Lakhimpur Kheri matter today
The Supreme Court will hear a matter pertaining to the violence in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri on Thursday.
Lakhimpur: New video shows SUV violently ramming into unarmed farmers
A new clip of an SUV ramming into a farmers' protest in the Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh has emerged.
NEET-SS 2021 to follow existing exam pattern: Centre tells SC
The Centre informed the Supreme Court Wednesday that the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Post-Graduate Super Specialty (NEET-SS) 2021 would be held per the existing pattern.
'You have strangulated entire city': Supreme Court slams farmers' body
The Supreme Court today criticized a farmers' group protesting against the central government's three new agricultural laws, saying they have "strangulated the entire city (Delhi) and blocked highways."
Farmers protest: Supreme Court says highways can't be blocked perpetually
The Supreme Court on Thursday reiterated its objection to highways being blocked as part of protests while hearing arguments against the farmers' months-long agitation along Delhi's borders.
Supertech moves SC over twin tower demolition; proposes 'alternative plan'
Supertech Builders has approached the Supreme Court seeking a stay on its August 31 order which directed the demolition of two disputed 40-story towers at its Emerald Court housing project in Noida.
Cannot introduce changes last minute: SC to Centre on NEET-SS
The Supreme Court on Monday slammed the Centre for announcing last-minute changes to the pattern of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Post-Graduate Super Specialty exam 2021 (NEET SS 2021).
We need 50% reservation for women in judiciary: CJI Ramana
Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Sunday said that women are entitled to a 50% reservation in the judiciary, calling it their right.
Tejashwi Yadav reaches out to non-BJP leaders on caste census
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday reached out to non-BJP leaders across the country seeking their support on the issue of caste census for backward classes, which has received a cold shoulder from the Narendra Modi government at the Centre.
Online NDA application for women opens; admissions to be 'provisional'
The Union Public Service Commission on Friday said it opened the online application for women candidates to apply for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination, 2021.
Lalu charges BJP-RSS combine with 'apathy' toward OBCs and EBCs
Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad Yadav on Friday charged BJP-RSS combine with "apathy" toward OBCs and EBCs, a day after the Centre told the Supreme Court that it would not be able to enumerate numerically powerful social groups as part of the census.
States to provide Rs. 50,000 to each COVID-19 victim: Centre
The Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that state governments will provide financial compensation of Rs. 50,000 to the families of those who die of COVID-19.
Allow women to appear for November NDA entrance: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the central government to allow women candidates to appear for the entrance exam to the National Defence Academy (NDA) scheduled in November.
Supreme Court allows Kerala to conduct Class XI exams offline
Welcoming the Supreme Court verdict allowing the Kerala government to hold physical exam for Class XI, the state government on Friday said it was prepared to hold exams adhering to COVID-19 protocol.
Centre 'cherry-picking' candidates for tribunal appointments; SC warns contempt proceedings
The Supreme Court Wednesday came down heavily on the Centre for "cherry-picking" appointments from its tribunal waitlist rather than appointing persons recommended by the Search and Selection Committees (SCSCs).
After SC nudge, Centre issues guidelines for COVID-19 death certificate
The Centre on Saturday filed a compliance affidavit before the Supreme Court, stating that it has framed guidelines to simplify the process for the issuance of the COVID-19 death certificate.
Will pass order without Centre's affidavit: SC reserves Pegasus judgment
The Supreme Court Monday reserved interim orders on a batch of petitions in the Pegasus surveillance case.
Over 1,800 Amrapali homebuyers told to clear balance amount
Former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is among over 1,800 homebuyers of Amrapali housing projects in Noida who have been asked by a Supreme Court-appointed receiver to start making payments of their outstanding dues within 15 days.
SC rejects plea for centralized portal informing about COVID-19 essentials
The Supreme Court has refused to consider a plea seeking directions to maintain a centralized portal to disseminate real-time information regarding essential commodities related to COVID-19.
Future-Reliance deal: SC stays Delhi HC proceedings on Amazon's plea
The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed all proceedings before the Delhi High Court in the Amazon-Future Group-Reliance dispute.
Women can now join the NDA, Centre tells Supreme Court
Women can be admitted to the National Defence Academy (NDA) for Permanent Commission in the Indian Armed forces, the central government told the Supreme Court today, marking a landmark move for gender equality in the field.
Farm laws: Committee member says report 100% in farmers' favor
Hopeful of an early resolution to the long-running farmers' protests on the national capital borders, a key member of the Supreme Court-appointed panel on contentious agri-laws on Wednesday said the report submitted by the committee is "cent percent" in favor of farmers and the Supreme Court must take up the matter without any delay.
Pegasus case: Supreme Court adjourns hearing till September 13
The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing on a plea seeking an investigation into the Pegasus surveillance scandal.
SC refuses to hear plea on Singhu border farmers' protest
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a petition seeking directions to clear the Singhu border where farmers are protesting against the controversial farm laws.
NEET not to be postponed; SC rejects plea seeking rescheduling
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a plea seeking to reschedule NEET-UG 2021, making it clear that the examination will be held as per schedule on September 12.
Supreme Court pulls up Centre over compensation for COVID-19 victims
The Supreme Court of India on Friday criticized the central government for the delay in framing guidelines regarding payment of compensation to the families of COVID-19 victims.
Communalizing news gives bad name to country, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Thursday slammed web portals for their attempts to give a communal color to news, saying these portals lack accountability.
SC directs demolition of 'illegal' Supertech twin towers in Noida
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the demolition of the twin towers in the Emerald Court project of Supertech Builders in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
Nine new judges administered oath of office by CJI
Nine new judges, including three women, were on Tuesday administered oath of office as judges of the Supreme Court, taking its strength to 33.