Supreme Court Of India: News
17 May 2018
IndiaAfter IITians challenge Section 377, SC agrees to hear plea
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the plea filed by Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) LGBT alumni associations regarding the decriminalization of homosexuality.
17 May 2018
KarnatakaNow, Ram Jethmalani approaches SC against Karnataka's Governor decision
Senior lawyer Ram Jethmalani, on Thursday, approached the Supreme Court, challenging Karnataka Governor Vajubhai's decision to invite BJP's Yeddyurappa to form the government.
17 May 2018
Rahul GandhiRaGa calls Yeddyurappa swearing-in a 'mockery' of the Indian Constitution
Congress President Rahul Gandhi, after a brief period of silence, has now hit out at the BJP, calling its "irrational insistence" on forming the government a "mockery" of the Indian Constitution.
17 May 2018
KarnatakaAfter high-octane late-night incidents, Yeddyurappa takes oath as Karnataka CM
Bharatiya Janata Party's BS Yeddyurappa has taken oath to become the next CM of Karnataka, after the Supreme Court refused the Congress and JD(S)' petition to stop the ceremony.
16 May 2018
IndiaThis ex-bureaucrat cleaned up politics for a better India
The Supreme Court recently pronounced two landmark judgments to sharpen the radar on politicians.
16 May 2018
BCCIAmicus Curiae to increase number of BCCI selection committee members
The Supreme Court appointed Amicus Curiae has decided to increase the number of selection committee members from three to five.
15 May 2018
Mukul RohatgiSenior counsel Mukul Rohatagi appointed eminent jurist in Lokpal panel
Senior lawyer Mukul Rohatgi has been appointed as an eminent jurist in the selection committee for appointment of the Lokpal, the Centre told the Supreme Court today.
15 May 2018
PunjabSC acquits Navjot Singh Sidhu in 1988 road rage case
The SC has acquitted Punjab Tourism Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu in a 1988 road rage case, when he was accused of killing a man by hitting him on the head.
14 May 2018
KarnatakaCenter submits draft Cauvery management scheme for smooth water distribution
The Center today submitted the draft Cauvery management scheme, to ensure smooth distribution of water between Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry, before the Supreme Court for its perusal and approval.
13 May 2018
IndiaGovernment to set up DNA databanks at national, state level
DNA databanks will be set up at national and state levels to store DNA profiles, and those who leak the information stored in such facilities will be punished with an upto three years' jail term or upto Rs. 1L fine, according to a draft bill on DNA technology being finalized by Law Ministry.
13 May 2018
IndiaSC concerned about prison-overcrowding; asks HCs to look into issue
Supreme Court has expressed concern about overcrowding in prisons across the country, in some cases beyond 150% of the capacity, and asked all the High Courts to consider the issue as it involves "violation of human rights".
11 May 2018
IndiaDespite SC and government's orders, sellers still refusing SIM without-Aadhaar
What does one do if establishments blatantly refuse to heed the Supreme Court's (SC) orders?
11 May 2018
Greater NoidaYou'll get your money back: SC assures Amrapali homebuyers
The SC has assured the 43,000 investors of the Amrapali Group's housing projects that their money will be protected at all costs, even if that meant selling off the company's assets.
11 May 2018
BCCIBCCI-CoA hearing adjourned by SC
The hearing on the Justice Lodha Committee reforms has been adjourned by the Supreme Court until July 4.
11 May 2018
Delhi PoliceForm anti-sexual harassment panels in all HCs within 2-months: SC
Supreme Court today asked Chief Justices or acting Chief Justices of all High Courts to set up anti-sexual harassment committees in courts across the country within two months in accordance with a 2013 law.
11 May 2018
MumbaiMumbai gangster 'depressed over health', seeks nod for euthanasia
A gangster arrested in 2016 in a double murder case in Mumbai has written to a MCOCA court asking for permission to end his life.
11 May 2018
SrideviSupreme Court rejects plea for independent probe into Sridevi's death
The Supreme Court today rejected a petition for an independent probe into Bollywood legend Sridevi's death.
11 May 2018
Ravi Shankar PrasadSC-collegium to re-suggest Joseph for SC elevation, but with others
The SC collegium has decided in principle to send back Uttarakhand HC Judge KM Joseph's name to the Center for elevation to the SC.
11 May 2018
Chief Justice of IndiaJudge warns SC lawyers against 'killing the institution' on TV-debates
Justice Arun Mishra came down heavily at the Supreme Court lawyers for participating in TV debates and blamed them for 'killing the institution.'
10 May 2018
West BengalSupreme Court stays Calcutta HC order allowing e-nominations for elections
On Thursday, ahead of the West Bengal panchayat elections, the Supreme Court stayed a Calcutta High Court order directing the West Bengal State Election Commission (SEC) to allow e-nominations filed for the upcoming elections.
10 May 2018
DiwaliStart anti-pollution fight under NCAP with Delhi: SC tells Center
Taking into account Delhi's rising air pollution, the SC today asked the Center to start the National Clean Air Program (NCAP) with the capital.
10 May 2018
Narendra ModiSC wants Eastern-Expressway opened by May, but is it ready?
The SC has lashed out at the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) for delay in inaugurating the Eastern Peripheral Expressway, a prime goal of which is to decongest traffic in the capital.
10 May 2018
Indian RailwaysPassengers injured while boarding/de-boarding trains eligible for compensation, rules SC
The Supreme Court ruled death or injury of passengers while boarding or de-boarding a train is an 'untoward incident' and the victim is liable for compensation.
09 May 2018
IndiaBreaking from tradition, Justice Chelameswar won't attend own farewell function
In a surprise move, Justice Jasti Chelameswar, who has been taking on Chief Justice (CJI) Dipak Misra over his alleged abuse of power, has refused to attend his own farewell ceremony.
09 May 2018
IndiaPhD from open-university at par with regular university degree: SC
Bringing relief to many, the SC has ruled that a doctorate (PhD) issued by an open university in India should be treated as par with that issued by a formal conventional university.
09 May 2018
ParliamentSC: Validity of parliamentary committee reports can't be challenged
Hearing an issue on the reliability of parliamentary committee reports, a Constitution bench of the Supreme Court ruled that the validity of Parliamentary Standing Committee reports cannot be challenged or questioned in court.
08 May 2018
Narendra ModiSC gives Center yet another deadline on Cauvery issue
Despite several raps by the SC, the Center continues to defy its orders on implementation of the Cauvery water-sharing scheme.
08 May 2018
KarnatakaMarried without consent, SC grants police-protection to Karnataka politician's daughter
The Supreme Court allowed the daughter of an influential Karnataka politician to break ties with her family and husband after she was forcefully married.
08 May 2018
Venkaiah NaiduSC dismisses Congress petition related to impeachment of Chief Justice
A five-judge bench, excluding the top five judges of the SC, has dismissed a petition by the Congress challenging Rajya Sabha (RS) Chairman Venkaiah Naidu's rejection of its impeachment motion against Chief Justice (CJI) Dipak Misra.
07 May 2018
Mulayam Singh YadavLeave official-bungalows after exiting office: SC tells former UP CMs
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that former Uttar Pradesh CMs can not stay in official residences, once their terms end.
07 May 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Kathua: SC says no to CBI-inquiry, transfers trial to Pathankot
After much hue and cry, the SC has transferred the Kathua gangrape-murder case to a Pathankot court, also ruling out a CBI inquiry.
07 May 2018
IndiaUnmarried adult-couples can stay together, SC rules. But, can they?
The Supreme Court ruled, on Sunday, that adult couples can stay together without getting married.
07 May 2018
Venkaiah NaiduCongress reaches SC, demanding re-look into CJI impeachment motion
The Congress seems determined to take its impeachment motion against Chief Justice (CJI) Dipak Misra to its logical conclusion.
07 May 2018
IndiaChild sexual abuse survivors may lodge complaint till age 25
If a new proposal of Union Women and Child Development Ministry sees the light of the day, child sexual abuse survivors may be able to register a police complaint till the time they turn 25.
06 May 2018
BCCICoA to SC: Change the procedure of appointing selection panel
The Committee of Administrators has reached out to the Supreme Court to change the procedure of appointing the selection panel, which is currently being handled by BCCI.
06 May 2018
FinlandFinnish Supreme Court doesn't consider sexual-abuse of 10-year-old as rape
In a surprising judgment, the Finland Supreme Court refused to consider sexual abuse of a 10-year-old girl, by 23-year-old asylum seeker, as rape.
06 May 2018
IndiaExpenditure on court cases goes up over Rs. 40 crore
The expenditure incurred by the government in contesting cases in the Supreme Court has gone up from nearly Rs. 11 crore in 2011-12 to Rs. 42.40 crore in 2017-18, Law Ministry data shows.
05 May 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Kathua-rape: Prime accused said "was like grandfather to victim"
Sanji Ram, the prime accused in Kathua rape case, has reportedly said he was like a grandfather to the eight-year-old victim.
04 May 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Supreme Court won't interfere with journalist Upendra Rai's arrest
On Friday, the Supreme Court said that it would not interfere with the arrest of journalist Upendra Rai by the CBI over his alleged involvement in dubious financial transactions.
04 May 2018
Tamil NaduTN has thousands of NEET-aspirants, but where are the exam-centers?
The number of NEET aspirants has been increasing drastically each year, but it has now led to an unexpected problem for those in TN.
