Supreme Court Of India: News
19 Apr 2018
India'Judge Loya died of natural causes': SC refuses independent probe
The SC has dismissed a petition for an independent probe in the death of Special CBI Judge BH Loya, who was found dead amid "suspicious" circumstances, his family claimed.
18 Apr 2018
PunjabSC reserves verdict on Sidhu's plea in 1988 road-rage case
The Supreme Court today reserved its judgment on the appeal filed by cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu challenging the Punjab and Haryana High Court verdict convicting and sentencing him to three years in jail in a 1988 road rage case.
17 Apr 2018
Himachal PradeshDecide on school-safety guidelines in 3 months: SC to Center
The Supreme Court today asked Union Ministry of Human Resource Development to decide in three months on the demands for framing of safety guidelines for all schools, as sought by the father of a seven-year-old boy who was killed in a Gurgaon school and some lawyers.
16 Apr 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Kathua rape: SC orders protection for victim's family, lawyers
The SC has ordered the J&K government to ensure security for the Kathua rape victim's family and their lawyers Deepika Rajawat and Talib Hussain.
16 Apr 2018
PunjabPunjab CM: No question of Sidhu resigning over road-rage case
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh on Sunday specified that Tourism Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu will not resign from his cabinet. This was in response to the Opposition's rising demand that Sidhu should resign in connection to a 30-year-old road rage case.
16 Apr 2018
PunjabScreening of film 'Nanak Shah Fakir' will continue, says SC
The Supreme Court today made clear that its interim order permitting the release of the regional film "Nanak Shah Fakir", based on the life of the first guru of the Sikhs, shall remain operational.
16 Apr 2018
Allahabad High CourtSC dismisses PIL against pension, benefits to former MPs
The Supreme Court has today dismissed a PIL challenging the perks, including pension and travel allowances, given to former Parliamentarians.
15 Apr 2018
IndiaNobody is safe if judiciary isn't independent: Justice Chelameswar
Reiterating his demand for an independent judiciary, Justice Jasti Chelameswar, the second seniormost judge in the SC, said it is important "if we want our grandchildren to stay with dignity."
14 Apr 2018
Narendra ModiPM Modi launches Ambedkar memorial, slams Congress
PM Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Ambedkar Memorial at 26, Alipur Road in New Delhi on the eve of the birth anniversary of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar.
13 Apr 2018
Chief Justice of IndiaSC agrees to hear petition to regulate powers of CJI
Days after refusing to frame rules regarding allocation of cases by the Chief Justice (CJI), the SC has agreed to hear a similar plea.
12 Apr 2018
Narendra ModiCentre to Supreme Court: SC/ST Act verdict caused disharmony
On Thursday, PM Modi-led government told the Supreme Court that its recent judgment on the SC/ST Act "diluted" the law, causing "great damage" to the country.
12 Apr 2018
Chief Justice of India'Don't want my order reversed': SC-judge dismisses plea challenging CJI-powers
A day after an SC bench ruled the Chief Justice (CJI) has the authority to allot cases, Justice Jasti Chelameswar, the second seniormost judge, declined to hear a petition challenging CJI's role as 'Master of Roster.'
12 Apr 2018
BollywoodNanak Shah Fakir release: SC refuses urgent hearing of plea
The Supreme Court today refused to accord an urgent hearing on the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak's Committee plea, seeking modification of the order allowing the movie Nanak Shah Fakir's release.
11 Apr 2018
PunjabPunjab: Postponed CBSE Class 10, 12 exams on April 27
The CBSE has announced that the Class-10 and 12 exams scheduled on April 2 in Punjab that were cancelled will be held on the 27th instead.
11 Apr 2018
KarnatakaMarriage without consent: SC wants security for Karnataka woman
Supreme Court today asked Centre to grant protection to a Karnataka woman who alleged that she has been married-off without her consent.
11 Apr 2018
IndiaSC upholds CJI's power to allot cases, won't frame rules
The SC today upheld the right of the chief justice of India (CJI) to decide allocation of cases, and refused to frame rules in the matter.
11 Apr 2018
Bombay High CourtHit-and-run case: Court issues bailable warrant against Salman Khan
A Mumbai sessions court has issued a bailable arrest warrant against Salman Khan in the 2002 hit-and-run case.
11 Apr 2018
Taj MahalWakf-Board claims Taj Mahal. Show Shah Jahan's signature, says SC
The Wakf Board, which is embroiled in a battle over the disputed Ayodhya land, is also in the middle of an ownership fight for another object of interest: the Taj Mahal.
11 Apr 2018
West BengalSupreme Court to hear BJP's plea against Bengal poll panel
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear BJP's plea against the West Bengal State Election Commission (SEC). The petition was filed against the SEC's decision to recall its order of extending the deadline for filing nominations for the Panchayat polls by a day.
10 Apr 2018
Dipak MisraSC clears decks for release of 'Nanak Shah Fakir' movie
The Supreme Court today cleared the decks for an all-India release of the controversial movie "Nanak Shah Fakir" on April 13.
10 Apr 2018
Ministry Of Home AffairsDespite Bharat Bandh call, normal life cited in Uttar Pradesh
There has been no report of any untoward incident from anywhere in the Uttar Pradesh till around noon during the ongoing 'Bharat Bandh' on Tuesday, the official sources said.
10 Apr 2018
West BengalUnoffended Right Indian: Why should you not ignore him?
Argumentative yet docile, intelligent yet quiet, inquisitive yet accepting - this is your 'Unoffended Right Indian.'
10 Apr 2018
IndiaAfter violent Dalit protests, states brace for 'Bharat-Bandh' against reservation
States across India have upped security after reports of a planned 'Bharat Bandh' against caste-based reservation.
10 Apr 2018
BaghpatSC clears man of rape-charges after Khap falsely implicates him
The Supreme Court has put an end to a three-year-long ordeal of Ravi, a Dalit from Baghpat district of UP, by clearing him of rape charges.
09 Apr 2018
Priya Prakash VarrierCalling winking blasphemous, petitioners approach SC against Priya's song
Two Hyderabad-based parties have filed a fresh petition in the Supreme Court against the popular song 'Manikya Malaraaya Poovi' from Malayalam movie 'Oru Adaar Love'.
09 Apr 2018
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)Cauvery issue: Tamil outfit warns of protests against IPL matches
Opposition to IPL matches to be held in Chennai intensified today with a pro-Tamil outfit agitating over Cauvery issue threatened to hold protests outside the game venue tomorrow.
09 Apr 2018
Indian Premier League (IPL)Cauvery-dispute: No deadline-extension for Center, SC demands implementation by May-3
The SC has pulled up the Center for not implementing its order on the Cauvery dispute, and gave it till May 3 to do so.
09 Apr 2018
MaharashtraSC stays Bombay HC order to initiate action against cops
The Supreme Court today stayed the Bombay High Court judgment ordering departmental action against Maharashtra policemen involved in a probe against a lawyer who was accused of illegally possessing call detail records (CDRs) of actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui's wife.
09 Apr 2018
West BengalWB Panchayat polls: SC refuses to extend last-date for nominations
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to extend the last date for the filing of nominations for panchayat polls in West Bengal, saying it could not interfere with the election process.
09 Apr 2018
ThaneThane: Suspended ACP arrested for abetting suicide of woman cop
A suspended senior police officer was arrested for allegedly abetting the suicide of a 24-year-old woman constable in Thane, the police said today.
08 Apr 2018
IndiaWife is not a chattel, man cannot force her: SC
A wife is not a "chattel" or an "object" and she cannot be forced to reside with her husband, the Supreme Court said.
08 Apr 2018
Ranjan GogoiSC to have well-equipped operational creche facility from May 1
The Supreme Court is going to have a well-equipped creche facility in its new spacious annex building premises from May 1 as the apex court has approved new guidelines for regulating the facility.
08 Apr 2018
Chief Justice of IndiaHope anti-CJI press conference doesn't hamper Justice Gogoi's elevation: Chelameswar
A press-conference called by the four seniormost SC judges in January, where they made public several grievances against Chief Justice (CJI) Dipak Misra, was unprecedented.
07 Apr 2018
Asaram BapuAsaram rape-case: Jodhpur Court to pronounce verdict on April 25
A special SC/ST court here today reserved its order for April 25 in a 2012 rape case against self-styled godman Asaram after the final arguments were completed.
06 Apr 2018
Pakistan NewsFiring by Pakistan should be retaliated by 'rain-of-firing': UP minister
Terming Pakistan a "nasur" (ulcer), UP Minister Srikant Sharma said India should rain bullets if its soldiers are fired upon by troops of the neighboring country.
06 Apr 2018
IndiaEC: Stop Netas from contesting from more than one seat
Regarding an affidavit filed in the Supreme Court by BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, the Election Commission (EC) of India has asked that candidates should be barred from contesting from more than one constituency.
04 Apr 2018
Jammu And KashmirArticle 370 has become permanent, cannot be abrogated: SC
Article 370 has acquired permanent status due to its years of existence, and hence its abrogation is impossible, the SC has said.
04 Apr 2018
Delhi PolicePetitions challenging CBSE's retest decision dismissed by SC
The Supreme Court today dismissed five petitions challenging the CBSE's decision to conduct a re-examination of the Class 12 economics paper after an alleged leak.
04 Apr 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)SC dismisses all petitions related to CBSE's paper leaks
The SC has dismissed all petitions related to the CBSE's question paper leaks. While some protested a re-exam, others had demanded a CBI enquiry.
04 Apr 2018
DalitBharat Bandh: Are political parties in overdrive about Dalit-votes?
On Monday, Dalits called a nationwide bandh protesting Supreme Court's March 20 judgment "diluting" the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
