Supreme Court Of India: News
Shares of gaming companies surge as SC halts GST notices
The Supreme Court of India has stayed Goods and Services Tax (GST) show cause notices amounting to ₹1.12 lakh crore to online gaming companies.
Supreme Court warns public about phishing attacks via fake websites
The Supreme Court of India has issued a public warning about a series of fraudulent websites, posing as its official platform.
'Didn't find error': SC dismisses petitions against same-sex marriage verdict
The Supreme Court of India has rejected review petitions against its October 2023 ruling that refused to recognize same-sex marriages.
'States have money for freebies, not for retired judges': SC
The Supreme Court has slammed state governments for their spending priorities, especially their emphasis on election freebies while citing fiscal constraints in disbursing judges' salaries and pensions.
Controversial godman Asaram gets bail in 2013 rape case
The Supreme Court of India has granted interim bail to self-styled godman Asaram Bapu on medical grounds.
Karnataka HC to hear all competition cases against Flipkart, Amazon
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Karnataka High Court to hear all competition-related cases against e-commerce companies Amazon and Flipkart.
'His life...precious': SC criticizes Punjab for not hospitalizing fasting farmer
The Supreme Court on Thursday slammed the Punjab government for not shifting farmers' leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal to a hospital.
UP: Ex-DM, cops booked for 'intentionally' disobeying laws, demolishing house
The Uttar Pradesh Police has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against 26 people, including a former district magistrate and other officials, for allegedly demolishing a house unlawfully.
SC monitoring situation around farmer leader Dallewal's health
The Supreme Court of India will hear the steps taken by the Punjab government to provide medical treatment to farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike for over 35 days.
Surgeon fined ₹3.5L for negligence after patient loses vision
The Supreme Court has directed an eye surgeon to pay ₹3.5 lakh as compensation to a patient who suffered an infection after a cataract operation.
Congress moves SC over election rule tweak
The Congress party has approached the Supreme Court against recent amendments to the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961.
'Will SC order probe...in Pegasus case': Congress
Congress General Secretary Randeep Surjewala has demanded a further probe by the Supreme Court after a United States court ruling in the Pegasus spyware case.
'Cheating girlfriend' files rape-case against partner; SC grants him bail
The Supreme Court has granted bail to a Punjab man accused of rape and threatening his girlfriend using his alleged ties with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.
Defaulted on card payments? Get ready to pay higher penalties
The Supreme Court of India has overturned an earlier order of the National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC), which capped the interest rate for credit card default payments at 30%.
SC rejects plea against Dharam Sansad calling for 'Muslim genocide'
The Supreme Court of India on Thursday declined to entertain a contempt petition accusing Uttar Pradesh Police of inaction against the Dharam Sansad scheduled to be held by Yati Narasinghanand and others in Ghaziabad this week.
Your coconut oil for cooking should become cheaper now
Ending a 15-year-long legal battle between the Excise Department and manufacturers, the Supreme Court has ruled that small packets of coconut oil should be considered edible oil for taxation purposes.
On Nirbhaya case anniversary, a notice to Centre by SC
The Supreme Court has sent notices to the Union and state governments after a public interest litigation (PIL) was filed by the Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA).
'How's chanting Jai Shri Ram inside mosque an offense': SC
The Supreme Court of India has sought the Karnataka government's response in a petition challenging the Karnataka High Court's decision that chanting "Jai Shri Ram" inside a mosque would not constitute an offense.
Switzerland revokes most favored nation status for India: Here's why
Switzerland has suspended the application of the most favored nation (MFN) clause with India, under their Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) from January 1, 2025.
SC speeds up trial against Partha Chatterjee, sets bail deadline
The Supreme Court has given former West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee a deadline of February 1, 2025, to be released on bail.
SC halts passing orders, surveys against existing religious structures
The Supreme Court of India has passed an interim order, staying the registration of new lawsuits against places of worship.
Supreme Court lists 8 factors to consider when deciding alimony
The Supreme Court of India has laid down certain factors for determining an alimony amount amid the ongoing furor over the suicide of Bengaluru-based techie Atul Subhash, who alleged harassment from his wife and in-laws.
'Some women exploiting cruelty law against husbands': Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has raised alarm over the abuse of Section 498A, a law meant to punish cruelty by husbands and their relatives against married women.
CCI moves SC to expedite antitrust probe against Flipkart, Amazon
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has moved the Supreme Court, seeking the consolidation of all cases against e-commerce behemoths Amazon and Flipkart.
Sambhal Advocate Commissioner seeks 15-day extension for mosque survey report
Ramesh Singh Raghav, the Advocate Commissioner in charge of the Shahi Jama Masjid survey in Sambhal, has sought a 15-day extension to file his report.
'Cannot entertain repetitive petitions': SC dismisses plea on Shambhu border
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition to remove blockades on highways in Punjab, where farmers have been protesting.
Special SC bench to hear Places of Worship Act challenges
The Supreme Court of India has set up a special three-judge bench to hear several petitions challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.
SC to hear pleas challenging Places of Worship Act today
The Supreme Court will hear a batch of petitions on Thursday challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.
Congress seeks SC intervention against courts hearing mosque surveys pleas
Congress leaders Alok Sharma and Priya Mishra have moved the Supreme Court, seeking a nationwide bar on courts from entertaining pleas for surveys at religious sites.
'Disgusted...': Supreme Court on suppression of facts in remission plea
The Supreme Court has taken strong exception to the repeated practice of suppressing facts in remission petitions.
After slamming 'bulldozer justice,' SC to examine Gangster Act validity
The Supreme Court of India has asked the Uttar Pradesh government to respond to a plea challenging the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act of 1986.
Supreme Court halts trial court proceedings in Sambhal mosque case
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Sambhal Trial Court to stay proceedings in the Sambhal Jama Masjid case.
GRAP-IV implementation 'abject failure,' says SC, seeks NCR states' response
The Supreme Court of India has voiced its displeasure over the enforcement of air pollution control measures in Delhi.
Ex-poll body chief flags discrepancy in Maharashtra final turnout data
Former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) SY Quraishi has raised alarm over discrepancies in voter turnout data from the recent Maharashtra Assembly elections.
'Fraud on Constitution': SC slams religious conversion for quota benefits
The Supreme Court of India has rejected a woman's claim for Scheduled Caste (SC) benefits, calling her religious conversion a "fraud on the Constitution."
SC seeks 'creative solutions' to manage unruly air passengers
The Supreme Court has sought innovative measures to deal with unruly air passengers.
Indian government launches new probe into BYJU'S financial misconduct
The Indian government has launched an investigation into the financial and accounting practices of BYJU'S, the beleaguered online tutoring firm.
Top Army general highlights 'problems' with women officers
Lieutenant General Rajeev Puri, who recently finished his tenure as the commander of the 17 "Brahmastra" Mountain Strike Corps, has flagged the performance of women commanding officers (COs).
'Serious lapse...': SC pulls up Delhi Police over no checkpoints
The Supreme Court has pulled up the Delhi Police, the central government, and the Delhi government for not implementing Stage 4 restrictions of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
SC upholds 'secular, socialist' in Constitution's Preamble
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a bunch of petitions challenging the addition of the words "socialist" and "secular" in the Preamble to the Constitution.