Supreme Court Of India: News
30 Jun 2018
IndiaAfter triple talaq, Centre to oppose nikah halala and polygamy
After pushing to criminalize instant triple talaq, the Centre will rally against Muslim practices of nikah halala and polygamy, in Supreme Court.
29 Jun 2018
WhatsAppDelhi: Newly married man seeks divorce from social-media addict wife
Social media ruined this man's married life and he decided to do something about it. So he filed a divorce petition in court, seeking divorce from his social-media addict wife.
29 Jun 2018
MumbaiIn rare move, Mumbai's Byculla Prison celebrates inmate's son's birthday
Last year Byculla Jail made it to news because of convict Manjula Shetye, who was allegedly beaten to death by six female officials.
29 Jun 2018
Madhya PradeshRapists burden on earth, don't deserve to live: Shivraj Chouhan
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that rapists were "burden on the earth" and do not deserve to live.
28 Jun 2018
MumbaiSBI won't share details of political-parties receiving donations through electoral-bonds
The State Bank of India (SBI) has refused to disclose the details of buyers of electoral bonds, political parties which have redeemed the electoral bonds, and the bank's reports sent to the government on their sales.
28 Jun 2018
SamsungApple and Samsung finally settle 7-year-long patent infringement case
After an epic seven-year-long battle, it seems like Apple and Samsung have finally settled their patent infringement case.
28 Jun 2018
All India Muslim Personal Law BoardAIMPLB meet next-month; Ayodhya issue may come up for discussion
The Ayodhya issue is likely to come up for discussion at the All India Muslim Personal Law Board's one-day executive meeting to be held in the Islamic seminary Nadwa in Lucknow on July 15.
28 Jun 2018
Donald TrumpIndian-American Amul Thapar on Trump's list of Supreme Court judges
Amul Thapar, an Indian-American legal luminary, is among the 25 shortlisted judges US President Donald Trump could nominate to replace Supreme Court Justice, Anthony Kennedy.
27 Jun 2018
MaharashtraSenior not responsible if employee kills themselves over workload: SC
In a potentially significant decision, the SC has ruled that seniors in the workplace cannot be held guilty of abetment if their juniors commit suicide due to work stress.
26 Jun 2018
Narendra ModiModi attacks Congress over Impeachment motion against CJI
In a first-ever attack on Congress over Impeachment motion against CJI, PM Modi today said that it was their way to intimidate judiciary.
26 Jun 2018
Yogi AdityanathRam Temple will be built, have patience: Cornered Yogi assures
The Ram Temple issue has come to the fore again, with agitated seers and politicians cornering UP CM Yogi Adityanath yesterday, at the birthday celebrations of Mahant Nritya Gopal Das in Ayodhya.
26 Jun 2018
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)No probe will be ordered into 'exchange-of-currency' in Ahmedabad-bank: Sinha
Former BJP leader Yashwant Sinha yesterday said the government wouldn't order any probe into reports of exchange of currency notes worth Rs. 745.58cr at Ahmedabad District Cooperative Bank within five days of the announcement of demonetization on November 8, 2016.
25 Jun 2018
WhatsAppSC to hear on plea of 18 disqualified AIADMK MLAs
The Supreme Court today agreed to hear a plea on June 27 filed by 18 disqualified AIADMK MLAs seeking transfer of their case from the Madras High Court to the apex court after the split verdict by the High Court on June 14.
24 Jun 2018
MaharashtraPay Rs.20L penalty to each student for denying admission: SC
The Supreme Court has directed a Maharashtra-based medical college to pay Rs. 20L as penalty to each of the 19 meritorious students who were "illegally" and "wrongly" denied admissions to MBBS and BDS courses by it in 2012-13.
22 Jun 2018
IndiaJustice Chelameswar, one of India's boldest judges, retires
Supreme Court (SC) Justice Jasti Chelameswar, who caused a ripple by rebelling against the Chief Justice earlier this year, retired today.
22 Jun 2018
Bombay High CourtBombay-HC admits Malegaon blast accused Purohit's plea challenging discharge rejection
The Bombay HC today admitted a plea filed by Lt Col Prasad Shrikant Purohit, an accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, challenging previous judgments of the HC and a special trial court that had rejected his discharge from the case.
21 Jun 2018
Pakistan NewsSC's arrest order made me reconsider return to Pakistan: Musharraf
Pakistan's former military-ruler Pervez Musharraf today said that he was ready to return to Pakistan but the Supreme Court order for his arrest forced him to change his mind.
20 Jun 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)#AircelMaxisCase: SC judge recuses from hearing Subramanian Swamy's plea
A Supreme Court judge recused herself from hearing BJP leader Subramanian Swamy's plea seeking to implead himself as a party in a case related to probe into alleged disproportionate assets of ED officer Rajeshwar Singh, who is investigating the Aircel-Maxis deal case.
18 Jun 2018
West BengalTransgender teacher asked if her breasts were real at interviews
When Hiranmay Dey underwent a sex-reassignment surgery (SRS) in 2017 to become Suchitra Dey, she felt she may have just won her life's biggest battle.
18 Jun 2018
Delhi UniversityDelhi: Row between DUTA, DU administration over reservation mechanism ends
The deadlock between Delhi University Teachers' Association (DUTA) and DU administration over several issues, including a new faculty reservation mechanism, ended after a meeting between the Vice-Chancellor and DUTA.
15 Jun 2018
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Oxygen-cylinders, delivery-kits, catheters among 88 high-end medical-supplies onboard trains soon
Trains will soon have hospitals on the move, literally. Following a Supreme Court order, Indian Railways have started making medical boxes containing lifesaving equipment, medicines and injections available across all trains and stations.
15 Jun 2018
Pakistan NewsNawaz Sharif's wife Kulsoom suffers cardiac arrest in UK
Pakistan's ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's ailing wife Kulsoom Nawaz (68) suffered a cardiac arrest on Thursday.
14 Jun 2018
Delhi GovernmentSealing: SC says regular-bench to consider inaction allegations by civic-bodies
The Supreme Court today left it to its bench, which is already seized with the contentious issue of sealing of unauthorized constructions in Delhi, to consider the allegations of inaction by civic bodies in going ahead with the sealing drive.
13 Jun 2018
IndiaCLAT 2018: SC refuses to interfere with first-round of counseling
The Supreme Court today refused to interfere with the first-round of counseling for admissions to 19 prestigious law colleges of India after the CLAT examination.
13 Jun 2018
Samajwadi PartyAfter Akhilesh Yadav damages bungalow, UP governor seeks action
Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik directed the state government on Tuesday to take action on bungalow reportedly damaged by former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.
12 Jun 2018
Narendra ModiOpposition, bureaucrats, even BJP MP oppose 'lateral entry' into civil-services
The Center's notification on lateral entry into 10 junior secretary positions has been hailed by many, but it has also riled several others.
12 Jun 2018
Narendra ModiVideocon: PM Modi, SC, Brazil responsible for Rs. 39,000cr debt
Videocon Industries Ltd., with its massive Rs 39,000cr debt, is facing bankruptcy proceedings after the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) admitted a plea from lenders last week, led by the State Bank of India.
12 Jun 2018
IndiaGoogle, Facebook nervous over new data-privacy laws in India
India is fast careening into the digital age, but its laws and regulations are dated and unsuited to the times, thereby raising concerns about privacy.
11 Jun 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Perarivalan, arrested for buying 9V battery 27-years-ago, still awaits justice
Today marks the 27th year of Perarivalan's wasted life, one he spent in Tamil Nadu jail for his alleged involvement in the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
10 Jun 2018
IndiaOver 41,000 cases filed under RTE since 2010: World Bank
According to the World Bank policy research paper, 41,343 cases have been filed in India under the Right To Education (RTE) Act since 2010.
09 Jun 2018
Pakistan NewsPakistan SC allows Musharraf to contest July 25 General Elections
Pakistan's former dictator Pervez Musharraf is likely to contest in the upcoming elections scheduled to be held on July 25 after the country's Supreme Court gave him a conditional permission, his party said.
09 Jun 2018
Mulayam Singh YadavLucknow: Akhilesh Yadav vacates government bungalow after Supreme Court order
Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav has handed over the keys of the official bungalow allotted to him on Vikramaditya Marg in Lucknow to the Uttar Pradesh estate department.
08 Jun 2018
West BengalSC refuses CBI-probe into two BJP workers' deaths in WB
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea seeking a CBI probe into the recent killing of two BJP workers in Purulia district of West Bengal after panchayat polls.
07 Jun 2018
Ministry Of Home AffairsMHA's panel to look into 'racial-discrimination' faced by North-Eastern people
The Center has set up a three-member committee for monitoring and redressal of grievances relating to alleged racial discrimination faced by North Eastern people.
07 Jun 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Kathua rape case: Pathankot court frames charges against the accused
The Pathankot district and sessions court, which was hearing the Kathua rape and murder case, has framed charges against seven of the eight accused in the case. The eighth accused in the case is a juvenile.
07 Jun 2018
IndiaIndian government approves Quadricycles, a new vehicle category
After a long legal battle, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has finally approved Quadricycles as a new category of small vehicles.
07 Jun 2018
Delhi High CourtSalary stopped, stay at official-residence allowed for 'rebel' Sharad Yadav
Rebel JD(U) MP Sharad Yadav will not be given a salary and other allowances, the Supreme Court ruled today, till the plea seeking his disqualification as Rajya Sabha member doesn't resolve.
07 Jun 2018
KarnatakaKarnataka loses 2,410 medical seats after MCI inspection
Lending a massive blow to Karnataka, the MCI has denied renewal sanctions to eight medical colleges in the state.
07 Jun 2018
Delhi High CourtStop allowances of ex-MP Sharad Yadav; can retain house: SC
The Supreme Court today modified the Delhi HC order by stopping salary and allowances of former Janata Dal (U) President and MP Sharad Yadav till the plea challenging his disqualification from the Rajya Sabha is pending.
06 Jun 2018
MumbaiMumbai: 76-year-old jailed for keeping his cattle unsheltered during 2013-deluge
Addressing the issue of animal cruelty, a Mumbai court awarded a man 10-day imprisonment and levied a penalty of Rs. 3,000 for keeping his cattle out in the open amidst torrential rains.
