UU Lalit: News

Supreme Court declares 10% EWS quota as constitutionally valid

The Supreme Court on Monday held the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) quota as constitutionally valid, noting that it wasn't discriminatory and didn't alter the basic structure of the constitution.

17 Oct 2022

DY Chandrachud

President 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.

UU Lalit recommends DY Chandrachud as India's next chief justice

India is likely to get its next Chief Justice (CJI) a month from now.

Supreme 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.

From 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.

Booked under UAPA, Supreme Court grants bail to Siddique Kappan

The Supreme Court granted bail to Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan on Friday.

Justice Lalit takes oath as 49th Chief Justice of India

Justice UU Lalit was on Saturday sworn in as the 49th Chief Justice of India (CJI).

Bhima Koregaon case: SC gives 3-month deadline to frame charges

The Supreme Court (SC) has given the designated National Investigation Agency (NIA) court hearing the Bhima Koregaon violence case a three-month deadline to decide on the framing of charges against the accused under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967 for alleged Maoist links.

India could get its first woman CJI in 2027

India is likely to get its first woman Chief Justice (CJI) around six years from now.

30 Jan 2019

India

SC refuses to stay SC/ST Act amendments again

For the second time in seven days, the Supreme Court, on Wednesday, refused to stay amendments to the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, that rules out all provisions for anticipatory bail for the accused.

Ayodhya dispute delayed: SC won't hear case on January 29

In the latest development in the Ayodhya title dispute, the sensitive case will not be taken up on January 29 by the Supreme Court as Justice SA Bobde is unavailable.

#AyodhyaDelayed: Here's why Justice Lalit recused himself from the case

On Thursday, the Supreme Court adjourned the sensitive Ayodhya case for January 29 after one of the five judges in the Constitution bench recused himself.

SC issues contempt notice against 3 directors of Amrapali Group

The Supreme Court today issued contempt notice against three directors, including the CMD, of Amrapali Group for defying various court orders and sought their reply in four weeks.

Pay Rs.20L penalty to each student for denying admission: SC

The Supreme Court has directed a Maharashtra-based medical college to pay Rs. 20L as penalty to each of the 19 meritorious students who were "illegally" and "wrongly" denied admissions to MBBS and BDS courses by it in 2012-13.

Sealing: SC says regular-bench to consider inaction allegations by civic-bodies

The Supreme Court today left it to its bench, which is already seized with the contentious issue of sealing of unauthorized constructions in Delhi, to consider the allegations of inaction by civic bodies in going ahead with the sealing drive.

Sex-abuse videos: SC slaps Rs. 1L fine on Google, Facebook

The Supreme Court has slapped a fine of Rs. 1L each on Internet giants like Google, Facebook for failing to file their replies on the steps taken by them to block videos of sexual offenses on social sites.

22 Aug 2017

India

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.