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Tamil Nadu crisis: Why the battle in Chennai may be decided in Supreme CourtSubscriber Only
February 13, 2017 00:02 IST
Tamil Nadu crisis: A conviction by the SC will not only disqualify Sasikala from being CM, it will also debar her from contesting polls for 6 years from the date of release from prison.
Mon, Feb 13, 2017
Karnataka quota law for promotion invalid, says Supreme CourtSubscriber Only
February 10, 2017 04:47 IST
The court said it was not for a person challenging such a policy but for the State to prove that the policy was adopted following the due process and that the overall efficiency was not going to be hampered.
Fri, Feb 10, 2017
Uphaar fire tragedy: Gopal Ansal to serve remainder of one-year jail term, rules SCSubscriber Only
February 10, 2017 03:24 IST
The brothers have been held guilty of “criminal negligence” under Section 304-A of the IPC which prescribes two years in jail as the maximum punishment.
Fri, Feb 10, 2017J&K sacks its counsel in SC after he disagrees on sovereigntySubscriber Only
February 09, 2017 04:02 IST
Supreme Court lawyer Sunil Fernandes, who has been the chief standing counsel for the state since September 2015 during his second stint, was on Monday evening instructed to resign “immediately”.
Thu, Feb 09, 2017SC summons sitting HC judge over contempt charge, asks to appear on February 13Subscriber Only
February 09, 2017 00:31 IST
Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi, on his part, submitted that the court must act against the judge because his communications have brought disrepute to the institution.
Thu, Feb 09, 2017Can’t lay down moral guidelines to stop Sardar jokes: SCSubscriber Only
February 08, 2017 05:26 IST
It expressed doubts whether the PIL filed by Sikh lawyer Harvinder Chowdhury would be maintainable in law for seeking directions to ban circulation of jokes on Sikhs and Sardars.
Wed, Feb 08, 2017First time, SC moves against High Court judge for contemptSubscriber Only
February 08, 2017 03:33 IST
The unprecedented move will see the seven senior-most judges of the Supreme Court, including the Chief Justice of India, drawing up contempt proceedings against Calcutta High Court judge C S Karnan.
Wed, Feb 08, 2017Supreme Court collegium: Logjam breaks, 9 High Court chiefs namedSubscriber Only
February 07, 2017 05:19 IST
The recommendations signify a major move forward amid a long-drawn battle between the judiciary and the government over the authority to appoint judges.
Wed, Feb 08, 2017Land leased to Leela Group Mumbai: Are you hand in glove with people who don’t pay, asks SC to CentreSubscriber Only
February 07, 2017 02:45 IST
A bench led by Chief Justice of India J S Khehar called it “very unfortunate” that the Centre was “still making requests” and had not gone ahead to effectively retrieve money.
Tue, Feb 07, 2017Supreme Court pulls up Tamil Nadu government over Jallikattu protestsSubscriber Only
February 01, 2017 04:11 IST
“To say we want a law is one thing but to defy the court order is something else... We are only concerned about preserving the honour of this court...” a bench of Justices Dipak Misra and Rohinton F Nariman said.
Wed, Feb 01, 2017Plea against CJI: SC bars two litigants for life from filing PILsSubscriber Only
January 31, 2017 01:41 IST
An SC bench also took strong exception to the petitioners making President Pranab Mukherjee a party to the case while seeking several directives against the current and former CJI.
Tue, Jan 31, 2017
Supreme Court picks former CAG Vinod Rai to head BCCI’s four-member panelSubscriber Only
January 31, 2017 00:00 IST
BCCI CEO and all other BCCI officials concerned with the board’s daily affairs will have to report to the administrators.
Tue, Jan 31, 2017
Farmer suicides: SC to examine policies of Centre, statesSubscriber Only
January 28, 2017 01:18 IST
“The issue is sensitive and involves larger public interest," the bench said.
Sat, Jan 28, 2017
SC shuts final legal remedy for SaharaSubscriber Only
January 26, 2017 01:29 IST
On Tuesday, a bench led by Justice Dipak Misra declined to grant Sahara group a permission to file a curative petition – the last recourse available to a litigant who wants the principle judgment of the apex court revisited.
Tue, Feb 28, 2017SC order on Civil services examinations: ‘Disabled can’t claim extra OBC quota perks’Subscriber Only
January 25, 2017 05:29 IST
A bench of Justices said that all differently abled candidates will get seven attempts in the civil services examination in accordance with the government’s policy of 2007
Wed, Jan 25, 2017
Government mulling law to manage cricket: Attorney General to Supreme CourtSubscriber Only
January 25, 2017 00:00 IST
The AG emphasised that the top court’s judgment on replacing top brass with a panel of administrators will have international ramifications on the status of BCCI.
Wed, Jan 25, 2017
Govt gets 2 weeks to fix process to verify SIM cardsSubscriber Only
January 24, 2017 05:30 IST
It said that the government must set the ball rolling on the verification drive and fix a concrete deadline for completing the verification process.
Tue, Jan 24, 2017
SC sets 9-month deadline for government to roll out new TB drug regimenSubscriber Only
January 24, 2017 05:25 IST
“As far as possible, new patients shall be administered treatment under the daily dosage regimen,” held the court.
Tue, Jan 24, 2017
Probe ex-CBI director Ranjit Sinha for his meetings with scam accused, SC tells new CBI chiefSubscriber Only
January 24, 2017 04:49 IST
This will be the first such instance where a CBI director will conduct a criminal investigation against a former chief of the agency.
Tue, Jan 24, 2017SC tells Centre to appoint NHRC D-G within a weekSubscriber Only
January 24, 2017 03:37 IST
The court was hearing a PIL filed by advocate Radha Kant Tripathy, who had complained against the inordinate delay in making appointments.
Tue, Jan 24, 2017
Shortage of judges: Work together with judiciary, CJI tells governmentSubscriber Only
January 24, 2017 03:32 IST
On Monday, when Mukul Rohatgi showed up, Justice Khehar asked him to explore how to deal with the problem.
Wed, Feb 08, 2017
Setback for 400 private schools on Delhi govt land: No fee hike without govt nod, says SCSubscriber Only
January 24, 2017 00:46 IST
According to agreements between over 400 schools and the Delhi Development Authority, prior approval from the Delhi government’s Directorate of Education (DoE) is imperative to enhance school fee.
Tue, Jan 24, 2017
Coal scam: Supreme Court asks CBI to probe its former director Ranjit SinhaSubscriber Only
January 23, 2017 14:52 IST
The court said that it trusted CBI for conducting an impartial and fair investigation and that there was no need to set up a probe team outside CBI in view of the change in guard.
Mon, Jan 23, 2017Supreme Court orders schools on public lands not to hike fee without government approvalSubscriber Only
January 23, 2017 13:18 IST
A bench led by Chief Justice of India J S Khehar said that schools should shut down and vacate immediately if they are unwilling to abide by the condition on fee hike.
Tue, Jan 24, 2017Upholding appointment of the CJI, Supreme Court gives list of reasonsSubscriber Only
January 22, 2017 02:54 IST
Justice Khehar took oath as the CJI on January 4.
Wed, Feb 08, 2017Journalism of Courage
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