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Before Delhi ‘services’ case, other instances of Govt overturning SC’s orders

May 20, 2023 7:18 pm

The Centre's ordinance effectively nullifies the Supreme Court's decision granting the Delhi government power over services in the capital. This is not the first time the central government has overturned the apex court's decision. We take a look at some prior instances.

What is a 'corrupt act' according to the Representation of People Act, 1951?

February 23, 2023 7:10 am

The Supreme Court observed that no one in India votes for a candidate based on their educational qualifications. Thus, providing false information about a candidate's educational qualifications cannot amount to a "corrupt act".

Bilkis Bano's plea rejected by SC: What is a review petition?

December 19, 2022 12:27 am

Bilkis Bano's petition challenged the apex court’s May order that permitted the Gujarat government to decide on the remission of the 11 convicts who gangraped her and murdered seven members of her family during the 2002 Godhra riots.

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CBSE Class 12 exams: SC adjourns plea demanding cancellation of board exam for May 31

May 28, 2021 8:19 pm

The plea, filed by advocate Mamta Sharma, demands Class 12 board exams be cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Explained: After CJI's remarks on Uniform Civil Code, a look at its status, debate around it

April 03, 2021 10:24 am

Article 44 of the Constitution lays down that the state shall endeavour to secure a Uniform Civil Code for the citizens throughout the territory of India.

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The executive must explain

July 18, 2020 10:19 am

US Supreme Court recently held Trump administration’s move to deny benefits to child immigrants as unlawful -- upholding the principle that executive can't exercise powers arbitrarily or capriciously.

Airport vicinity Compensation claims: Supreme Court directs High Court to decide case on March 3

PMC Bank scam: SC stays HC order allowing shifting of HDIL promoters from jail to residence

January 16, 2020 1:14 pm

A bench comprising Chief Justice S A Bobde and justices B R Gavai and Surya Kant took note of the submissions of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that the high court order to the extent of allowing their release from prison needed to be stayed.

File report on safety measures at Kudankulam Nuclear Plant: SC to Centre

February 17, 2014 1:47 pm

The SC has directed the Centre to file a report on the safety measures on commissioning of the Kudankulam power plant.

Taj Corridor: SC wont review quashing of FIR against Maya

August 09, 2013 3:25 am

The Supreme Court Thursday gave a final burial to a nine-year-old corruption case lodged by the CBI against BSP supremo Mayawati in connection with the Taj Corridor matter.

SC pulls up Sahara for not refunding Rs 24,000 crore

July 18, 2013 12:59 am

The Supreme Court on Wednesday cautioned Sahara group that it would summon its chief Subrata Roy and directors of its two companies if they continued to defy the court orders