Supreme Court Of India: News
25 Sep 2018
IndiaThe Supreme Court will pronounce its judgement on Aadhaar tomorrow
The Supreme Court is all set to pronounce its verdict on the clutch of 27 petitions challenging Aadhaar's constitutional validity.
25 Sep 2018
Donald TrumpDespite second sexual harassment allegation, Brett Kavanaugh to stay put
US President Donald Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court has come under fire of late after allegations of sexual harassment surfaced against him.
25 Sep 2018
IndiaSC constitutes three-member committee to look into jail reforms
The Supreme Court today constituted a three-member committee headed by its former judge Justice Amitava Roy to look into the aspect of jail reforms across India and suggest measures to deal with them.
25 Sep 2018
IndiaSupreme Court: Lawmakers can continue practising as lawyers
The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, ruled that lawmakers can continue to practice as lawyers.
25 Sep 2018
IndiaSC: Parliament must make law to ban politicians with criminal-charges
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court ruled that it could not prohibit chargesheeted lawmakers from contesting elections.
24 Sep 2018
Dipak MisraSupreme Court refers female genital mutilation case to Constitution bench
On Monday, the Supreme Court referred the case of female genital mutilation in Dawoodi Bohra community to a Constitution bench, after Attorney General KK Venugopal and Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi requested for the same.
24 Sep 2018
IndiaMaldives: Opposition leader wins Presidential polls, India hopes for better-ties
In a major blow to the authoritarian rule in the Maldives, veteran lawmaker Ibrahim Mohamed Solih declared victory in the Presidential polls, and India hopes this will bring a new dawn to the strained relationship between the two countries.
23 Sep 2018
Narendra ModiRafale deal is India's 'largest defense scam', says Prashant Bhushan
Senior Supreme Court advocate Prashant Bhushan today in Chennai said Rafale deal is the "largest defense scam in India" and urged the Center to initiate a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the matter.
23 Sep 2018
Donald TrumpAfter #MeToo, #WhyIDidntReport proves sexual abuse victims are rarely believed
First, #MeToo happened, which united victims of sexual abuse around the globe, and snowballed into, probably, the biggest movement for survivors recently.
22 Sep 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Vyapam scam: Digvijay records statement against Shivraj Singh Chouhan
A Bhopal court recorded the statement of Congress leader Digvijay Singh in connection with his complaint against Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister Uma Bharti, and five others in the Vyapam scam.
22 Sep 2018
AyodhyaSC to deliver judgment on Aadhaar, Ayodhya, adultery, next week
In the next week, the Supreme Court is likely to deliver judgment on important cases like Aadhaar, Ayodhya dispute and adultery.
22 Sep 2018
South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC)Delhi: 4,000 farmhouses under scanner for violations, might be sealed
Around 4,000 farmhouses in Delhi are set to come under the scanner in the coming week for violation of master plan norms.
22 Sep 2018
Donald TrumpUS Senate committee postpones hearing on Kavanaugh assault case
A key US Senate committee has postponed its hearing on sexual assault allegation against President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh after his accuser Christine Blasey Ford declined the committee's request to testify before it.
22 Sep 2018
IndiaPrevious rule overturned, live-in couples can now adopt kids
Providing a huge relief to live-in couples, the Child Adoption Regulatory Authority (CARA) has allowed them to adopt kids, overturning an earlier circular issued in May '18.
21 Sep 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)States shouldn't fear, we are not man-eating tigers: Supreme Court
The states should not fear if a matter is pending before the Supreme Court as it is not a "man-eating tiger", the top court has said.
21 Sep 2018
Madhya PradeshChouhan announces SC/ST Act won't be misused, but protesters unhappy
In what can be seen as a move to placate protesting upper caste members, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, on Thursday, he would ensure the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act isn't misused in the state.
20 Sep 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Muzaffarpur shelter home horror: SC ends ban on media reporting
The Supreme Court on Thursday ended a ban on media reporting in the Muzaffarpur shelter home case, but asked the media to not sensationalize sexual harassment cases.
20 Sep 2018
Harish SalveKoregaon-Bhima case: SC reserves verdict on arrests of 5 activists
The Supreme Court reserved its verdict on a plea by historian Romila Thapar and others seeking the immediate release of five activists in connection with the Koregaon-Bhima violence case and a SIT probe into their arrest.
20 Sep 2018
CambodiaCambodia PM denies 'international pressure' behind release of opposition leader
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen batted down speculation yesterday that he caved to international pressure after an opposition leader was released from jail, claiming the decision was made for his ailing foe's health and safety.
19 Sep 2018
HaryanaThere's one topper, not 20: SC angry with Rewari-rape coverage
The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed displeasure over how Rewari gangrape was covered in the media and asked where should the line be drawn.
19 Sep 2018
IndiaOrdinance making triple talaq punishable offense passed by Modi government
On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet cleared Triple Talaq ordinance after it wasn't passed through both the Houses of Parliament in the monsoon session.
18 Sep 2018
IndiaIndia's best-known acid attack survivor's plight highlights a larger problem
Winner of the US State Department's International Women of Courage Award in 2014, India's best-known acid attack survivor, Laxmi Agarwal, is now living without a job, and may soon lose her home.
18 Sep 2018
IndiaSC adjourns hearing on PIL seeking stay on Rafale deal
The Supreme Court adjourned hearing on a plea seeking a stay on the Rafale fighter jet deal between India and France.
17 Sep 2018
IndiaIndia doesn't discriminate tourists based on sexual orientation: Minister Alphons
India doesn't discriminate against tourists based on their sexual orientation and everyone is welcome to the country, Tourism Minister KJ Alphons said today.
17 Sep 2018
IndiaSC: Sale of Saridon, two other drugs allowed for now
After the government banned 328 FDC drugs including the likes of household names like Panderm, Saridon, etc., the Supreme Court, on Monday, allowed the sale of Saridon and two other drugs, at least temporarily.
17 Sep 2018
PuneBhima-Koregaon violence: SC extends house arrest, fixes final hearing
After extending the house arrest of activists arrested in connection with the Bhima-Koregaon violence of January 1 twice, the Supreme Court, on Monday, extended the house arrest of the five activists again till September 19.
16 Sep 2018
National Defence AcademyWill take 15 years to fill judges' vacancies in HCs
Given the current rate at which new judges are being appointed in all the 24 High Courts, and accounting that 75-85 judges retire every year, it's estimated to take at least 15 years for filling up the currently existing 427 vacancies.
16 Sep 2018
ManipurNo grudge against officers approaching Supreme Court: Defense Minister
Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said she has no "grudge" against a group of Army officers who have approached the Supreme Court to present their views on cases relating to the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA).
16 Sep 2018
Jammu And KashmirJ&K: Panchayat polls to begin from November 17
Panchayat elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be held in nine phases beginning November 17, the state's Chief Electoral Officer Shaleen Kabra said today.
15 Sep 2018
PunjabPunjab: Acid attack on BEd student, suffers severe burn injuries
A 23-year-old woman suffered severe burn injuries when two unidentified masked men allegedly threw acid on her in Thoba village, nearly twenty 25km from Amritsar, Punjab, police said on Saturday.
14 Sep 2018
IndiaSBI denies any laxity in dealing with Vijay Mallya case
State Bank of India (SBI) said today there was no laxity on its part in dealing with loan default by fugitive liquor baron Vijay Mallya.
14 Sep 2018
Uttar PradeshNikah halala petitioner attacked with acid; seeks protection from SC
Supreme Court today agreed to hear on September 17 a plea filed by a petitioner in a nikah halala and triple talaq case, seeking protection after facing acid attack yesterday at Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr.
14 Sep 2018
MaharashtraIn dowry-harassment cases, accused can now seek anticipatory-bail, rules SC
Taking note of the misuse of Section 498A of the IPC, the Supreme Court on Friday said the accused can now seek anticipatory bail.
14 Sep 2018
MaharashtraDowry harassment: SC modifies previous order, protects anticipatory bail provision
The Supreme Court today modified its previous order that had provided for setting up of a committee to deal with complaints of dowry harassment.
14 Sep 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)ISRO spy scandal: SC awards Rs. 50L compensation to scientist
On Friday, the Supreme Court announced its judgement on a plea by former ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan to prosecute Kerala police officers who had falsely framed him in the ISRO espionage scandal.
14 Sep 2018
IndiaCBI changed Mallya's LoC from 'detain' to 'inform'. But why?
The extradition of Kingfisher boss Vijay Mallya is at the center of a political spat, and now an IE report suggests that the CBI watered down his Look Out Circular (LoC) for 'lack of evidence'.
13 Sep 2018
IndiaJustice Ranjan Gogoi appointed next CJI by President Kovind
On Thursday, Justice Ranjan Gogoi was appointed the Chief Justice of India by President Ram Nath Kovind.
13 Sep 2018
IndiaGovt. bans 328 FDC drugs including Saridon, Panderm etc.
In a move aimed at curbing the use of fixed-dose combination (FDC) medicines, the Union Health Ministry has imposed a ban on the manufacture, sale, and distribution of 328 FDC drugs, with immediate effect.
13 Sep 2018
Delhi PoliceNew protest guidelines: Only 1,000 allowed at Jantar Mantar
The Delhi Police have drafted new guidelines that seek to impose limits on the maximum number of protesters who can assemble at designated protest spots - Parliament Street, Jantar Mantar, and Boat Club - in Delhi.
12 Sep 2018
Pakistan NewsPakistan Supreme Court to hire two transgenders: Chief Justice
For the first time, Pakistan's Supreme Court will hire two transgenders and provide them jobs in the court, said Chief Justice of Pakistan Saqib Nisar on Tuesday.
