The judge had approached the Supreme Court against the action. Hearing his plea on August 8, a bench of Justices U U Lalit and S Ravindra Bhat had orally told Advocate Gaurav Agarwal who appeared for the HC that it is advisable to drop the proceedings.
Sat, Aug 13, 2022A Bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud and J B Pardiwala termed police’s failure to register an FIR on the basis of the woman’s complaint as “most unfortunate”
Fri, Aug 12, 2022“Derecognition and all is an anti-democratic thing, which I don’t like...It’s a democratic country,” the CJI, presiding over a two-judge bench, said while hearing a plea on the issue.
Fri, Aug 12, 2022It said there are “continuous elections in the country and any opinion/view/comment during deliberations in a multi-member body might, in the event of being publicised, amount to pre-decide the issue and disturb the level playing field”.
Thu, Aug 11, 2022While a bench presided by Justice S K Kaul has already listed Upadhyay’s 2020 petition for hearing on August 30, the Justice Lalit bench directed that the new plea by Thakur — which was filed in June 2022 — be listed “along with” Upadhyay’s petition.
Tue, Aug 09, 2022The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Election Commission not to decide on the pleas submitted by the Eknath Shinde-led faction as yet.
Fri, Aug 05, 2022Elevated directly from Bar, Justice Lalit was on bench in key cases including triple talaq and defining POCSO norms
Fri, Aug 05, 2022“We direct all the parties to make their suggestions about the composition of such a body and make recommendations,” a three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India N V Ramana said in its order.
Thu, Aug 04, 2022The Court added that it is not compulsory to supply an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) to the accused and that it cannot be equated to a First Information Report (FIR).
Thu, Jul 28, 2022Why is Centre hesitating to spell out stand on regulations, asks CJI bench.
Wed, Jul 27, 2022The bench imposed an “exemplary” cost of Rs 5 lakh on the main petitioner Himanshu Kumar to be submitted within four weeks failing which authorities can take appropriate steps for recovery. Kumar had told the court that he ran an NGO, Vanvasi Chetna Ashram, in Dantewada.
Fri, Jul 15, 2022The Supreme Court has said the Centre is bound to release gangster Abu Salem after he has served 25 years in prison, in keeping with the sovereign assurance given by the Government of India to Portugal from where he was extradited. A look at the ruling, and its background
Wed, Jul 13, 2022“Constitutional courts have always graciously accepted informed dissents and constructive criticisms”, Justice Pardiwala said, “but their thresholds have always debarred the personalised, agenda-driven attacks on the judges”.
Mon, Jul 04, 2022Speaking in US, praises its inclusivity, says need it everywhere ‘including in India’
Sun, Jul 03, 2022Should have apologised to nation... What has Delhi Police done: Judges
Sat, Jul 02, 2022The Uddhav faction of the Shiv Sena had gone to the top court against the Governor’s direction for a floor test. The Sena rebel faction led by Eknath Shinde joined the courtroom battle, pressing for an immediate floor test.
Thu, Jun 30, 2022Told courts cannot intervene in House matter, bench says judicial review not barred
Tue, Jun 28, 2022Top court says, "(Charge) of larger criminal conspiracy at highest level stands collapsed like a house of cards"
Sat, Jun 25, 2022Regarding two demolitions in Kanpur, the UP government said, the house owners had "admitted" illegalities in the construction.
Thu, Jun 23, 2022Replying to a plea by Muslim outfit Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind against the demolitions, the UP government said “the petitioner has attempted to give a malafide colour to lawful action taken by the local development authorities..."
Wed, Jun 22, 2022Supreme Court seeks UP government’s response to Jamiat plea against demolition of private properties in the state
Fri, Jun 17, 2022The top court's order came after the government, in an affidavit, stated that people with benchmark disability — disability of more than 40% — are not considered for any post in the three services, given the nature of their work.
Sun, Jun 05, 2022With the Centre yet to come up with a law on sex workers, the Supreme Court, in exercise of its powers under Article 142, has issued a series of directions on their “rehabilitation”. What is the case, what has the top court directed to be implemented?
Sat, May 28, 2022It said that the application filed by the mosque committee challenging the maintainability of the suit filed by five female Hindu devotees would be decided on priority by the Varanasi district judge.
Sat, May 21, 2022Commission says police deliberately fired at accused with intent to kill
Sat, May 21, 2022