Supreme Court Of India: News
17 Oct 2022
DY ChandrachudPresident Droupadi Murmu appoints Justice DY Chandrachud as 50th CJI
Supreme Court Justice DY Chandrachud was officially appointed as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI) by President Droupadi Murmu on Monday.
15 Oct 2022
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityMaoist links case: SC suspends acquittal of ex-DU professor Saibaba
The Supreme Court (SC) on Saturday suspended the Bombay High Court ruling acquitting former Delhi University professor GN Saibaba in a case involving his suspected Maoist affiliations, Live Law reported.
13 Oct 2022
Karnataka High CourtHijab ban: SC delivers split verdict, refers to three-judge bench
The Supreme Court on Thursday delivered a split verdict on the issue of hijab ban.
12 Oct 2022
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)SC to examine demonetization exercise, asks affidavits from Centre, RBI
The Supreme Court (SC) said on Wednesday that while it acknowledged the ambit of the judicial review of State policies, however, it will examine the Narendra Modi-led government's 2016 decision to demonetize currency notes.
11 Oct 2022
Chief Justice of IndiaUU Lalit recommends DY Chandrachud as India's next chief justice
India is likely to get its next Chief Justice (CJI) a month from now.
07 Oct 2022
Chief Justice of IndiaCentre asks CJI Lalit to name successor; Justice Chandrachud frontrunner
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Uday Umesh Lalit has been asked by the government to name his successor as he is set to retire on November 8.
02 Oct 2022
Uddhav ThackeraySetback for Thackeray as 3,000 party workers join Shinde camp
In a severe blow for Shiv Sena chief and former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, over 3,000 Shiv Sena workers from Mumbai's Worli area joined the Shinde camp on Sunday, according to India Today.
29 Sep 2022
DY ChandrachudAll women, married or unmarried, entitled to legal abortion: SC
In a groundbreaking judgment, the Supreme Court of India on Thursday ordered that all women are entitled to safe and legal abortion.
27 Sep 2022
Uddhav ThackeraySupreme Court: Setback for Thackeray in 'real Shiv Sena' case
In a big blow for Uddhav Thackeray in his battle against Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, the Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to stop the Election Commission of India (ECI) from determining whose faction is the real Shiv Sena.
27 Sep 2022
UU LalitSupreme Court begins historic live-stream of constitution bench proceedings
The Supreme Court on Tuesday finally started to live-stream its constitution bench proceedings for the first time.
23 Sep 2022
LGBTQ+Celebrate Bisexuality Day 2022: Meaning and India's take on bisexuality
September 23 marks Celebrate Bisexuality Day every year.
22 Sep 2022
Karnataka High CourtHijab row: SC reserves verdict on Karnataka HC's 'controversial' ban
After 10 days of rigorous hearings over the controversial hijab ban in Karnataka, the Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict in the case.
21 Sep 2022
UU LalitFrom September 27, SC to livestream all constitutional bench proceedings
The Supreme Court (SC) has decided to live-stream all constitution bench proceedings beginning September 27, according to Hindustan Times.
20 Sep 2022
Hijab rowHijab row case: SC questions Karnataka HC's judgment banning hijab
The Supreme Court remarked on Tuesday the Karnataka High Court erred in addressing the essential religious practice issue in the hijab row case.
17 Sep 2022
NamibiaPM Modi releases cheetahs from Namibia into Kuno National Park
PM Narendra Modi launched "Project Cheetah" to mark his birthday in Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday morning.
16 Sep 2022
Prashant BhushanSupreme Court may hear 'electoral bonds' case on September 19
The Supreme Court is likely to hear petitions challenging the issuing of electoral bonds on September 19, according to The Indian Express.
15 Sep 2022
UkraineCan't accommodate Ukraine-returned medical students: Centre to Supreme Court
The Central Government notified the Supreme Court on Thursday that medical students who returned from war-torn Ukraine following Russian incursions could not be accommodated in Indian universities, according to Live Law.
14 Sep 2022
BCCIGanguly, Shah to continue as BCCI office-bearers after SC verdict
Sourav Ganguly and Jay Shah will continue with their roles as BCCI office-bearers, having become eligible for another three-year term.
12 Sep 2022
Kashi VishwanathGyanvapi case: A big win for Hindu petitioners in court
A Varanasi court on Monday decided to hear a plea filed by five Hindu women demanding the right to worship within Gyanvapi Mosque.
12 Sep 2022
Citizenship Amendment Act#NewsBytesExplainer: Status of CAA case that Supreme Court hears today
The Supreme Court (SC) is expected to hear a batch of petitions challenging the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), 2019, on Monday.
09 Sep 2022
UU LalitBooked under UAPA, Supreme Court grants bail to Siddique Kappan
The Supreme Court granted bail to Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan on Friday.
08 Sep 2022
Citizenship Amendment ActSupreme Court to hear pleas challenging CAA on Monday
The Supreme Court will likely hear a batch of petitions contesting the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), 2019, on Monday, according to Live Law.
06 Sep 2022
Allahabad High CourtLakhimpur Kheri case: SC notice on Ashish Mishra's bail plea
The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday on the bail plea of Ashish Mishra—accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri case and Union minister Ajay Kumar Mishra's son.
04 Sep 2022
NoidaEmerald Court residents reject Supertech's 'housing plan' at demolition site
A week after the Supertech twin towers' demolition, the Emerald Court residents' welfare association (RWA) has said they will object to any construction plan by the builder at the site of the twin towers.
02 Sep 2022
GujaratSC grants Teesta Setalvad interim bail in Gujarat riots case
The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday granted interim bail to activist Teesta Setalvad in a case related to the 2002 Gujarat riots.
01 Sep 2022
Ratan TataSC to hear Ratan Tata's plea in 'Radia tapes' controversy
The Supreme Court will be hearing a plea by business tycoon Ratan Tata on Thursday that seeks an investigation into the 2010 Niira Radia audio tapes leak.
31 Aug 2022
Ganesh ChaturthiKarnataka: HC allows Ganesh Chaturthi celebration at Hubballi's Eidgah ground
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday upheld the Dharwad municipal commissioner's ruling permitting the Ganesh Chaturthi celebration to be organized at the Hubballi Eidgah Maidan.
30 Aug 2022
KarnatakaNo Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Bengaluru's Eidgah Maidan: Supreme Court
A Supreme Court bench on Tuesday ordered that no Ganesh Chaturthi festivities can be held at the Eidgah Maidan in Bengaluru's Chamarajpet.
29 Aug 2022
DY ChandrachudUnmarried partnerships, queer relationships count as family: Supreme Court
Familial relationships may take the form of domestic, unmarried partnerships, or queer relationships, said a Supreme Court bench in a noteworthy observation.
27 Aug 2022
FootballFIFA lifts ban on AIFF: How did the saga end?
On Friday, FIFA lifted the suspension imposed on the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
27 Aug 2022
Noida#NewsBytesExplainer: Why are Noida's Supertech twin towers being demolished
The demolition of the Supertech twin towers, which were ruled illegal, will finally take place on Sunday at 2:30 pm in Noida Sector-93A.
26 Aug 2022
Election Commission of India (ECI)Freebies need extensive hearing: SC refers case to 3-judge bench
The Supreme Court on Friday referred the matter related to promises made by various political parties and their election giveaways (freebies) to a three-judge bench led by Justice DY Chandrachud.
26 Aug 2022
NoidaNoida's Supertech towers ready to bite the dust on Sunday
Noida authorities and experts are all set to demolish the Supertech twin towers, on Sunday at 2:30 pm in Sector-93A.
25 Aug 2022
Narendra ModiTeesta Setalvad bail: SC seeks Gujarat government's response by Saturday
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Gujarat government to file a reply to the bail plea of social activist Teesta Setalvad, who was arrested on June 25 for allegedly fabricating documents in the 2002 Gujarat riots case.
25 Aug 2022
Karti ChidambaramSupreme Court to review its 'Money Laundering Act' decision today
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a review petition on Thursday that challenged its recent judgment on the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) 2002.
25 Aug 2022
NV RamanaCentre didn't cooperate in Pegasus spyware probe, observes SC bench
The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing of the highly contentious Pegasus spyware case for four weeks after reviewing the probe committee's report.
25 Aug 2022
IndiaBilkis Bano: SC issues notice to government over convicts' release
The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Gujarat government on a petition challenging the release of 11 men convicted in the Bilkis Bano rape case.
25 Aug 2022
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)NRC, demonetization among 25 cases to be fast-tracked by SC
In a significant move, the Supreme Court has picked at least 25 key cases and submitted them to five-judge Constitution benches for fast-track hearings, The Indian Express reported.
23 Aug 2022
MaharashtraSena vs Sena: Thackeray-Shinde row now with 5-judge SC bench
A constitution bench of the Supreme Court will now decide who the "real" Shiv Sena is.
23 Aug 2022
GujaratBilkis Bano case: Mahua Moitra challenges convicts' release in SC
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has moved the Supreme Court to challenge the release of the 11 men convicted in the Bilkis Bano rape case.
