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Proof against Delhi gangrape accused suspect: Amicus to SCSubscriber Only
December 04, 2016 04:22 IST
A senior advocate and an amicus curiae in the 2012 Delhi gangrape case, told SC that it was possible that not all accused were involved in the offence
Sun, Dec 04, 2016
In gold limits, point overlooked: what about transgendersSubscriber Only
December 03, 2016 03:58 IST
Senior lawyer Anand Grover, who led the battle for personal autonomy and dignity for the transgenders in the Supreme Court, called it “unfortunate” that even the latest communications from the Centre fails to acknowledge transgenders as a distinct class.
Sat, Dec 03, 2016
Anthem in courts? SC says can’t ‘overstretch’ orderSubscriber Only
December 03, 2016 00:02 IST
“You don’t have to put adjectives... we have already passed our order and it was in connection with a specific petition,” retorted the bench on Friday.
Sat, Dec 03, 2016
Thirteen years ago, same petitioner, same judge, and the anthemSubscriber Only
December 01, 2016 04:44 IST
As Madhya Pradesh HC judge, Justice Misra ruled against use of anthem in film, Supreme Court let screening go on.
Thu, Dec 01, 2016Ground report sought: SC orders status quo on SYL canal landSubscriber Only
December 01, 2016 03:59 IST
Punjab government had decided to denotify the land acquired for the SYL canal project with immediate effect and return them to the owners free of charge.
Thu, Dec 01, 2016
National Anthem must be played before movies in theaters, rules Supreme CourtSubscriber Only
November 30, 2016 12:03 IST
Further, the bench said people must show respect to the national anthem and the national flag and called it “imperative” to show them honour and respect.
Thu, Dec 01, 2016Posts of 7 SC judges vacant, Collegium yet to recommend namesSubscriber Only
November 30, 2016 01:23 IST
Meanwhile, the high court collegium too has not made any recommendation for appointment of judges for least one-fifth of available vacancies.
Wed, Nov 30, 2016
Supreme Court refuses to reconsider order banning JallikattuSubscriber Only
November 29, 2016 04:14 IST
Jallikattu is a bull-taming sport played in Tamil Nadu as a part of the Pongal harvest festival.
Tue, Nov 29, 2016
Judicial appointments: AG Mukul Rohatgi talks of judiciary’s limits; Justice Khehar says well awareSubscriber Only
November 27, 2016 02:28 IST
They were speaking at a function organised by the Supreme Court to celebrate Constitution Day.
Sun, Nov 27, 2016
No credible reason for probe into Birla, Sahara I-T raid papers: SCSubscriber Only
November 26, 2016 04:55 IST
The court said that if investigations were to be ordered on the basis of computer entries, the entire world could be roped in.
Sat, Nov 26, 2016
PIL was moved by three toddlers: Supreme Court bans sale of crackers in Delhi-NCRSubscriber Only
November 26, 2016 01:15 IST
The court order will, in effect, mean a complete ban on all largescale fireworks in Delhi-NCR since it prohibits sale, stocking as well as its possession in substantive quantity.
Sat, Nov 26, 2016SC: Can’t be held guilty of cruelty just for extramarital affairSubscriber Only
November 25, 2016 03:59 IST
The court also held that a man cannot be held guilty of abetting suicide if his wife takes the step after knowing of his extramarital relationship.
Fri, Nov 25, 2016PILs on welfare of disabled: Is it govt of India or panchayat, asks SCSubscriber Only
November 25, 2016 01:37 IST
This campaign seeks to make at least 50 per cent of all government buildings in capitals “fully accessible” for the disabled by July 2018.
Fri, Nov 25, 2016You say clean-up is your concern so why no Lokpal in 2 yrs, SC asks GovtSubscriber Only
November 24, 2016 03:11 IST
A bench led by Chief Justice of India T S Thakur observed that the law to have Lokpal was passed after a prolonged struggle by civil society and it must become functional regardless whether the incumbent government wants it or not.
Thu, Nov 24, 2016
SC judge did not want to reconsider Uphaar order before retirement: CJISubscriber Only
November 23, 2016 04:50 IST
Senior advocate K T S Tulsi, representing the Association of the Victims of Uphaar Tragedy (AVUT), mentioned the matter before the CJI.
Wed, Nov 23, 2016No SC relief to Arvind Kejriwal in defamation caseSubscriber Only
November 23, 2016 04:38 IST
“It is not a fit case where we should interfere. We have gone through the records and we decline to intervene,” said a bench of Justices P C Ghose and Uday U Lalit.
Wed, Nov 23, 2016
Arvind Kejriwal’s plea seeking stay on trial court proceedings in defamation case junkedSubscriber Only
November 22, 2016 11:58 IST
The court said there is no legal provision to support his plea that criminal proceedings have to be stayed in case there is a civil case going on simultaneously.
Tue, Nov 22, 2016
Doctor’s tenacity nudges government to overhaul TB programmeSubscriber Only
November 22, 2016 02:42 IST
Haryana-based Dr Raman Kakar learnt that in several cases patients had completed full course of medication on six occasions but the disease still resuscitated, forcing them to seek another dose.
Tue, Nov 22, 2016Common man should not be made to suffer: Supreme Court on demonetisationSubscriber Only
November 16, 2016 04:30 IST
A bench led by Chief Justice of India T S Thakur asked the government to justify under law its notifications for demonetising Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes.
Wed, Nov 23, 2016
37 yrs after mysterious release, convict back in jailSubscriber Only
November 15, 2016 01:41 IST
A CBI probe ordered by the Supreme Court into the mystery of how a man sentenced for life got freed only after 11 months has resulted in a reversal of fortune for Tiwari, who was compelled to surrender before a trial court in Basti.
Tue, Nov 15, 2016
How judges appoint judges, the debate around itSubscriber Only
November 15, 2016 00:28 IST
The collegium system has its genesis in a series of judgments called “Judges Cases”. The collegium came into being through interpretations of pertinent constitutional provisions by the Supreme Court in the Judges Cases.
Tue, Nov 15, 2016
Govt should bring new law to set up independent body to appoint judges: Shiva Kirti SinghSubscriber Only
November 14, 2016 02:48 IST
Justice Singh was not on the Constitution Bench that quashed the constitutional amendment to replace collegium system with NJAC.
Mon, Nov 14, 2016Judges’ appointments: Returned 43 of 77 names preferred by collegiumSubscriber Only
November 12, 2016 05:16 IST
A bench led by Chief Justice of India T S Thakur was informed by Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi that while 34 appointments have been done, 43 names have been sent back to the collegium.
Sat, Nov 12, 2016
For slamming judges in blogs, SC issues contempt notice to Markandey KatjuSubscriber Only
November 12, 2016 02:59 IST
Not scared: ex-SC judge to bench that wanted him evicted.
Sat, Nov 12, 2016
Entry tax on goods from other states constitutional: Supreme CourtSubscriber Only
November 12, 2016 00:00 IST
A nine-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India T S Thakur held by majority that state governments could impose taxes on good imported from other states even if similar goods are manufactured within its territory.
Sat, Nov 12, 2016Journalism of Courage
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