Supreme Court Of India: News
Mumbai to see loud Ganapati Visarjan after SC stays order
Mumbai will see its usual loud Ganapati Visarjan tomorrow, as the Supreme Court today stayed an order by the Bombay High Court banning the use of loudspeakers in Maharashtra.
'Are personal messages admissible as evidence after SC's privacy ruling?'
The ramifications of the SC's ruling on privacy are now starting to be seen. The Delhi HC has questioned if considering the recent developments, private messages can be used as evidence in a criminal investigation.
Kenya: Supreme Court declares Uhuru Kenyatta's election invalid
In a landmark decision, Kenya's Supreme Court declared President Uhuru Kenyatta's victory in last month's elections invalid. The court based its decision on irregularities in the conduct of elections.
One in every ten drivers in Delhi has no license
At least 5 lakh people are driving on Delhi's roads without driver's licenses thanks to the lack of coordination between Delhi Transport Department and traffic police.
Delhi commuters can travel on Magenta Line's driverless metros soon!
After missing a series of deadlines, the Delhi Metro is finally going to open a section of Magenta Line driverless trains in October.
Blue Whale Challenge: Bengaluru sixth-most curious about the deadly game
India is so curious about the "Blue Whale Challenge" that seven of its cities featured on the list of top 10 global cities searching for the deadly game.
Triple talaq ban: Madrassas to teach "correct" way to divorce
After the Supreme Court's recent verdict banning triple talaq, Dargah-E-Ala Hazrat, a body that oversees Islamic schools, has said that it would teach boys the correct way to divorce.
CJI Khehar: What will he be remembered for?
Justice JS Khehar, the Chief Justice of India retired yesterday having served his seven-month-plus tenure.
SC raps Gujarat over delay in Asaram Bapu rape case
A few days after the conviction of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in a rape case, the SC questioned the Gujarat government over the slow pace of trial in a similar case involving Asaram Bapu.
Bengaluru: 4-year-old girl allegedly raped dies at St John's Hospital
A four-year-old girl, allegedly raped and brutally assaulted, has succumbed to her injuries at St John's Hospital in Bengaluru.
Bengaluru: SC says liquor businesses in municipal areas can reopen
After two dry months, several pubs, bars, and restaurants in Bengaluru are set to re-open.
Ganesh Chaturthi: Popular Ganeshotsav mandals to visit in Mumbai
Mumbai is celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi in full-swing with over 7,600 mandals. Here are the popular mandals one should not miss:
Hours after SC ban, man gives triple-talaq to pregnant wife
Hours after the SC suspended the practice of triple talaq, a man in Meerut (UP) divorced his wife using the same provision.
Privacy is a fundamental right, rules Supreme Court
In a landmark judgement, the SC has ruled that the right to privacy is a fundamental right.
Supreme Court issues show cause notice to BCCI office bearers
BCCI office bearers, secretary Amitabh Choudhary, treasurer Anirudh Chaudhary and acting president CK Khanna, were given show cause notices by the Supreme Court while Amitabh was also issued a contempt notice.
Former Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif's wife diagnosed with cancer
Ex-Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif's wife Kulsoom Nawaz has been diagnosed with throat cancer. Officials said Nawaz's illness is curable.
Star India triumphs against Prasar Bharati, wins sports broadcast case
In 2007, a case against Prasar Bharati for broadcasting premium sports content on Doordarshan channels, was filed by Nimbus Communications and BCCI. It was later joined by Star India and ESPN Software India in 2013.
Triple Talaq banned! What's Muslim Law Board up to now?
After the Supreme Court banned triple talaq, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) called for a working committee meeting on 10 September in Bhopal.
Shayara Bano, the woman behind the triple talaq revolution
When the debate over triple talaq reached the Supreme Court last year for the first time, it made headlines.
Triple talaq ban: The five-faith bench behind the decision
The SC today effectively banned triple talaq, saying it is against the basic tenets of the Quran.
Triple talaq ban: An end to a decades-long revolution
Thousands of activists and Muslim women erupted in joy as the SC banned triple talaq. A prominent face among them was Shayara Bano, who led the fight against the practice.
Malegaon blast case: Lt Col Purohit to rejoin Army
After eight years in prison, Lieutenant Colonel Shrikant Purohit was granted bail in the 2008 Malegaon blast case by the Supreme Court, which "set aside" a Bombay HC order.
Government to strengthen existing laws to curb offensive online speech
In 2015, the Supreme Court quashed Section 66(A) of the Information Technology Act, calling it "unconstitutional".
CoA asks to remove top BCCI officials
The Supreme Court appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) has demanded the ouster of the top BCCI officials for their non-compliance of directives.
Nagaland: Rosemary Dzuvichu and her war on male-dominated politics
Politics remains a largely male-dominated field in India, despite efforts to encourage female representation at various levels.
CBI seeks Govt's nod to reopen Bofors payoff case
The Central Bureau of Investigation indicated it is likely to reopen the politically-sensitive Rs. 64cr Bofors bribery case if the Law Ministry gives the go-ahead.
Pakistan: Thousands attempt procession in support of ousted Sharif
A so called "caravan" procession in support of Sharif was attended by thousands of people.
SC raps CBSE over NEET row
The SC today rapped the CBSE for setting different question papers for students taking the NEET in regional languages.
Maharashtra govt passes bill enabling malls to stay open 24x7
There is great news for shopaholics! Maharashtra government passed Shops and Establishment Bill that allows malls/shops/hotels etc to remain open 24X7.
No insurance for cars without 'pollution under control' certificate: SC
According to a new directive by the SC, insurance of cars that don't have pollution under control (PUC) certificates won't be renewed.
Bengaluru girl confronts pervert taking pictures of her on Metro
21-year-old girl from Bengaluru confronted a pervert after he took pictures of her, and made inappropriate gestures at her in a metro train.
Supreme Court: Yoga isn't a fundamental right
Although yoga has been deemed as an integral part of the curriculum of 'Health and Physical Education', the Supreme Court, while replying to a plea, said it can't decide what the educational institutes should teach.
Narmada dam protests: Medha Patkar, eleven others arrested
Veteran environmental activist Medha Patkar and eleven others were arrested yesterday by the Dhar police.
Bidders okay e-auction but BCCI wary of fall in revenue!
While the bidders have shown keen interest in having an e-auction for the media rights (TV, mobile, internet) for the Indian Premier League, the BCCI is favoring the traditional sealed tender process.
Nepal: In a first, a transgender woman registers for marriage
In a first such case, Nepal witnessed a transgender woman and a man register their marriage even though there aren't laws legalizing such alliances in the country.
SC proposes three-tier approach to privacy: Intimate, private and public
The SC, during its hearing on whether privacy is a fundamental right, has formulated a three-tier approach to the question by classifying privacy into intimate, private and public.