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Exempt Class-6 students from third language policy: SC directs CBSE
The Supreme Court has directed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to extend the exemption granted to students of classes VII, VIII, and IX under the three-language formula to Class VI.
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.
70,000-page chargesheet filed in Ram Temple donation theft case
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has submitted a nearly 70,000-page chargesheet in the Ram Temple donation embezzlement case.
Election Commissioner appointment case: SC delivers split verdict
The Supreme Court has delivered a split verdict on the central government's plea to refer petitions challenging the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, to a larger bench.
Can't penalize those objecting 'Vande Mataram' on religious grounds: SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that while 'Vande Mataram' is no doubt the national song, "nobody who feels an infraction of Article 25 and 26 rights" or is a conscientious objector would be subjected to penal consequences.
SC may examine building safety issues pan-India after Delhi collapse
The Supreme Court is considering examining building safety issues on a pan-India basis after the tragic Satya Niketan building collapse in Delhi.
Delhi High Court pulls up MCD, DU over PG collapse
The Delhi High Court on Monday called the Satya Niketan building collapse "most unfortunate" and sought responses from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and Delhi University (DU) within 10 days.
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.
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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has withdrawn its planned protest march in Delhi on September 5.
UN urges India to address extrajudicial killings, torture of Dalits
The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has urged India to investigate alleged extrajudicial killings and torture of Dalits and tribal groups.
Surrender within 3 weeks: SC rejects Tarun Tejpal's plea
The Supreme Court has ordered former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal to surrender within three weeks. The court has also asked him to submit a surrender certificate by September 22 for the appeal to be heard on its merits.
Why SC issued notices to 20 rebel TMC MPs?
The Supreme Court has issued notices to 20 rebel Members of Parliament (MPs) of the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
SC issues notices to 20 rebel TMC MPs
The Supreme Court has issued notices to 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) on a petition filed by TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee.
Committee comprising ex-SC judge, ex-CBI chief to probe police excesses
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will form a high-powered committee to investigate the alleged police excesses and violence against police personnel during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests.
'One of them': Tarun Tejpal compares himself to Umar Khalid
Tarun Tejpal, the former editor of Tehelka magazine, was sentenced to 10 years in prison by the Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court on Thursday after finding him guilty of raping a junior colleague in 2013.
Supreme Court declines medical bail to Asaram
The Supreme Court has denied interim bail to self-styled godman and rape convict Asaram on medical grounds.
Up to states to close/withdraw FIRs against protesters: SC clarifies
The Supreme Court has clarified that states are free to close or withdraw FIRs against students involved in the recent protests.
No action against students who protested: Government tells SC
The Indian government has assured the Supreme Court that it will not pursue legal action against students who protested over paper leaks.
CJI's exclusion from CEC selection panel raises fairness concerns: SC
The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the exclusion of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from a three-member panel for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs).
Release minor protesters, no publishing personal data: SC's big directions
The Supreme Court has ordered that no coercive action be taken against the protesters of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) in Delhi and other states.
'Whoever committed excesses must be taken to task': SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday emphasized the need for a "completely independent probe" into the July 20 violence during protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
SC bans uploading, sharing of audio, video recordings of hearings
The Supreme Court has issued an interim order barring the extraction, editing, dissemination, reposting, uploading, or monetization of audio and video recordings of court proceedings on social media and other digital platforms without prior permission.
'End errors' surrounding NEET exam: SC tells Centre
The Supreme Court has asked the central government to put an end to the "series of errors" surrounding the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Undergraduate examination.
Delhi HC proposes shifting Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung to Medanta
The Delhi High Court has proposed shifting climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital to Medanta Hospital, NDTV reported.
'Life precious, monitor Wangchuk's health daily': Delhi HC directs Centre
The Delhi High Court has ordered the central and city governments to regularly monitor the health of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite hunger strike since June 28.
'Samay Raina brazenly violated our orders': SC slaps ₹3L fine
The Supreme Court has imposed a ₹3L fine on comedian Samay Raina for allegedly making false statements before the court and failing to comply with its previous orders in connection with the India's Got Latent controversy.
SC refuses to restore namaz at Bhojshala
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear appeals from Muslim parties challenging a Madhya Pradesh High Court order that declared the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex site in Dhar a temple.
Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Accused Sonam Raghuvanshi opposes bail cancellation plea
Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in her husband Raja's murder during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, has claimed innocence before the Supreme Court.
'She's already released': SC says Sonam Raghuvanshi's bail will remain
The Supreme Court has sought a response from Sonam Raghuvanshi, an Indore resident accused of murdering her husband during their honeymoon in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya.
Delhi High Court upholds Centre's temporary ban on Telegram
The Delhi High Court has upheld the central government's decision to temporarily ban the messaging platform Telegram ahead of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test undergraduate (NEET-UG) re-examination on June 21.
Twisha Sharma case: CBI gets 5-day custody of Giribala Singh
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been granted a five-day custody of Giribala Singh, the mother-in-law of Twisha Sharma, who was found dead on May 12.
Twisha Sharma case: MP HC cancels Giribala Singh's anticipatory bail
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has canceled the anticipatory bail of Giribala Singh, a former judge and the mother-in-law of Twisha Sharma.
Delhi Gymkhana Club: Centre assures no coercive action during eviction
The Indian government has assured the Delhi High Court that it will not forcibly take over the Delhi Gymkhana Club premises.
Centre agrees to bring back some deported individuals from Bangladesh
The Union government has agreed to bring back certain individuals who were deported to Bangladesh to determine their citizenship status, Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta told the Supreme Court on Friday.
Court clears Twisha Sharma's 2nd autopsy by AIIMS Delhi team
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has permitted a second autopsy of Twisha Sharma's body, a decision welcomed by her family, who have long contended that her death was not a mere suicide.
SC lifts ban on academics who wrote NCERT's judiciary chapter
The Supreme Court has lifted the ban on three academics who wrote a controversial National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Class 8 chapter on "corruption in the judiciary."
SC sets aside Delhi HC order suspending Kuldeep Sengar's sentence
The Supreme Court has set aside the Delhi High Court's decision to suspend the life sentence of former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case.
Justice Swarana recuses but initiates contempt case against Kejriwal, others
Delhi High Court Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma has initiated contempt of court proceedings against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal.
Setback for Vedanta! NCLT upholds Adani's ₹15,000cr plan for Jaypee
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has upheld the approval of Adani Enterprises's over ₹15,000 crore resolution plan for Jaiprakash Associates Ltd under the insolvency process.
'Ambedkar would be turning in....grave': Pawan Khera at bail hearing
The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on Congress leader Pawan Khera's plea for anticipatory bail.