Supreme Court Of India: News
Need to instill fear in minds of sexual offenders: SC
The Supreme Court has told the Delhi police to be harsh if needed while hearing a suo motu case on recent rape incidents in Delhi-NCR.
Central Vista: SC seeks response on library space for books
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the central government, seeking a detailed response on the library arrangements proposed under the Central Vista project.
'Strikes at heart of Constitution': SC judge on voter deletions
Justice Ujjal Bhuyan of the Supreme Court has expressed concern over the potential disenfranchisement of millions of Indian citizens.
SC upholds Delhi HC ruling on Ilaiyaraaja's copyright dispute
The Supreme Court of India has declined to interfere with a Delhi High Court ruling that Ilaiyaraaja does not hold the copyright in the lyrics and sound recording of En Iniya Pon Nilave from the Tamil film Moodu Pani.
SC sets aside Sambhal violence accused's NSA detention
The Supreme Court has quashed the preventive detention of Mulla Afroz, an accused in the 2024 Sambhal violence case.
SC to hear plea against CEC Gyanesh Kumar next week
The Supreme Court has agreed to early listing of a plea challenging the manner in which the Election Commission of India (ECI) is functioning.
SC suggests linking unpaid traffic challans to electricity bills
The Supreme Court of India has proposed a novel way to recover unpaid traffic challans.
SC refuses to stay MDR on UPI payments above ₹2,000
The Supreme Court has refused to grant an interim stay on the Indian government's new merchant discount rate (MDR) policy.
'Painful parallels to Nirbhaya incident': SC on recent Delhi-NCR rapes
The Supreme Court on Monday took suo motu cognizance of recent rape incidents in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR).
SC to hear PIL against UPI-MDR charges today
The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a plea challenging the government's decision to impose a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain UPI person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions above ₹2,000.
SC to hear plea against MDR on UPI payments tomorrow
The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a petition challenging the Indian government's decision to impose Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain UPI transactions, tomorrow.
17 judges have recused themselves from hearing IFS officer's cases
Seventeen judicial officers, including two Supreme Court judges, four Uttarakhand High Court judges, nine Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) judges, and two district judiciary judges, have recused themselves from cases involving Uttarakhand-cadre Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi.
BJP's Bengal chief lauds CEC for 'cleansing' voter list
West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Samik Bhattacharya has said that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar deserves the Padma Bhushan award.
Supreme Court dismisses plea to make Hindi court's official language
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking to make Hindi the official language of the apex court, Live Law reported.
SC seeks Goa's response on Tarun Tejpal's rape conviction appeal
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Goa government on former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal's appeal challenging his conviction in a 2013 rape case.
Fresh petition in SC seeks CEC's criminal prosecution, SIT probe
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking criminal prosecution of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
SC advocate seeks contempt action against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
A Supreme Court advocate has sought the Attorney General for India's consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
2012 Dharmasthala rape-murder back in spotlight as SC orders reinvestigation
The Supreme Court has ordered a fresh investigation into the 2012 rape and murder of Sowjanya, a 17-year-old girl from Karnataka's Ujire.
Nithari killings accused Surinder Koli dies by suicide in Haridwar
Surinder Koli, a key accused in the infamous Nithari killings case of 2006, has died by suicide.
What is the dispute surrounding Sridevi's Chennai property?
The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday asked all parties to explore the possibility of resolving the dispute involving the late actor Sridevi's family property amicably.
CBI probe against former NSE chief Chitra Ramakrishna to continue
The Supreme Court of India has refused to interfere with the Delhi High Court's decision, which held that the National Stock Exchange serves a public purpose and its officers perform public duties.
3 UP men missing in Russia; last spoke in July
Three Indian nationals from Uttar Pradesh have gone missing in Russia, their families said, according to Hindustan Times.
Former 'Tehelka' editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal surrenders in rape case
Former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal has surrendered before a Mapusa court in Goa, The Times of India reported.
Rajpal Yadav gets relief from SC in check bounce case?
The Supreme Court of India has ordered actor Rajpal Yadav to deposit ₹5 crore with its Registry by Wednesday.
'How dare Noida magistrate....': CJI fumes after student sent notice
The Supreme Court has questioned the issuance of a notice by the Greater Noida Executive Magistrate to a student, allegedly for campaigning for protests by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP).
Bombay HC refuses to quash defamation case against Rahul Gandhi
The Bombay High Court has refused to quash a defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Bar and Bench reported.
CJI denies Aravalli panel extension, sets November 30 deadline
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has rejected a request for an extension by a high-powered committee on the Aravalli hills definition.
SC quashes ₹363cr GST demand against Vodafone Idea
The Supreme Court of India has upheld a Bombay High Court order quashing a ₹363 crore Goods and Services Tax (GST) demand against Vodafone Idea.
Central government appoints new Chief Justices for 8 High Courts
The central government has appointed new Chief Justices for eight High Courts across India.
SC to hear plea seeking regulation of airfares tomorrow
The Supreme Court of India will hear a petition on September 7, demanding regulatory guidelines to control the "unpredictable fluctuations" in airfares and ancillary charges by private airlines.
Central government appoints new Rajasthan HC chief amid controversy
The central government has appointed Justice Sanjay Kumar Agrawal as the new Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court.
10 convicted in Chhattisgarh's 2013 Jhiram Valley Maoist attack
A special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, has convicted 10 people for their involvement in the deadly Jhiram Valley Maoist attack of 2013.
SC judge slams police brutality against Jantar Mantar protesters
Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has slammed the police for their brutal crackdown on student protesters at Jantar Mantar in July.
'You're no longer democratically elected': SC tells BCI chairman
The Supreme Court has reminded Bar Council of India (BCI) Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra that he is only a pro tem chairman and not a democratically elected office-bearer.
Cockroach Janta Party withdraws protest after Centre's assurance to SC
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has withdrawn its planned protest march in Delhi on September 5.
MP Governor approves rejection of prosecution sanction against minister
Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel has approved the state Cabinet's recommendation not to grant prosecution sanction against Cabinet Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah.
SC declines passing orders on plea against CJP's proposed march
The Supreme Court has refused to pass orders on a plea against the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) proposed protest march in Delhi on September 5.
SC to hear plea challenging anonymous cash donations to parties
The Supreme Court will hear a petition challenging the provision of the Income Tax Act that allows political parties to accept anonymous cash donations under ₹2,000.
FSSAI bans these popular hing brands; here's why
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has temporarily banned the sale of hing (asafoetida) by Everest Food Products and Laljee Godhoo.