Supreme Court Of India: News
25 Jan 2019
India#AyodhyaDispute: CJI Gogoi reconstitutes Ayodhya bench; hearing on 29 January
The Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi, has reconstituted the bench hearing the politically sensitive Ayodhya case by inducting Justices Ashok Bhushan and Abdul Nazeer.
25 Jan 2019
BCCIRahul to join India in New Zealand for T20Is: Reports
Team India cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul saw their ban being lifted on Thursday by the Committee of Administrators (CoA) pending Supreme Court hearing on February 5.
25 Jan 2019
Tamil NaduSC doesn't hold 10% EWS quota, but will examine validity
On Friday, the Supreme Court said it will examine the validity of the 10% quota law for the economically weaker sections.
24 Jan 2019
Karan JoharThe CoA lifts suspension on Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul
The suspension of Indian cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul has been lifted by the Committee of Administrators pending Supreme Court hearing on February 5.
24 Jan 2019
IndiaJustice Sikri recuses himself from plea challenging interim CBI-chief's appointment
Justice AK Sikri, who was part of the select panel which took the decision to transfer former CBI Director Alok Verma, on Thursday recused himself from a plea challenging the appointment of M Nageshwar Rao as the interim boss of the agency.
23 Jan 2019
RedditMentally ill people dubbed as 'lunatic/idiot' in PAN card applications
Did you know the Indian government dubs mentally ill people as 'lunatic/idiot'?
23 Jan 2019
2002 Gujarat Riots2002 Naroda Patiya case: SC grants bail to four convicts
The Supreme Court has granted bail to four convicts in the Naroda Patiya massacre case in Gujarat in which 97 people, most of them from a minority community, were killed by a mob during the 2002 riots in the state.
23 Jan 2019
Kerala High CourtChild of Muslim-Hindu couple entitled to father's property: SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that a child born out of a marriage between a Muslim man and Hindu woman is legitimate and has rights on the father's property.
21 Jan 2019
IndiaCBI DSP Bassi moves SC against transfer to Port Blair
CBI Deputy Superintendent of Police AK Bassi today moved the Supreme Court challenging his transfer to Port Blair saying it was vitiated by mala fide and would prejudice the probe against former Special Director Rakesh Asthana.
21 Jan 2019
Tamil NaduMadras HC issues notice to Center on 10% EWS quota
Just days after Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) organizing secretary RS Bharathi filed a writ petition challenging the recently-approved 10% economically weak section (EWS) quota for the general category, the Madras High Court, on Monday, issued a notice to the Center about the same.
18 Jan 2019
MaharashtraBar dancers hope to get jobs back after SC's verdict
On Thursday, the Supreme Court relaxed strict rules needed for obtaining a dance bar license in Maharashtra and this has raised hopes of bar dancers.
18 Jan 2019
KeralaGive 24x7 security to women who entered Sabarimala, orders SC
On Friday, the Supreme Court directed the Kerala government to give adequate security to Bindu and Kanaka Durga, the two women who entered Sabarimala temple on January 2.
18 Jan 2019
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)After Alok Verma's exit, Rakesh Asthana moved out of CBI
A week after CBI Director Alok Verma was transferred by Prime Minister Narendra Modi led panel, his deputy Rakesh Asthana was moved out of Central Bureau of Investigation.
17 Jan 2019
Cricket: News, Stats and more!SC adjourns hearing of Pandya, Rahul hearing to next week
The Supreme Court has adjourned the case in relation to Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul to next week.
17 Jan 2019
MaharashtraSC allows reopening of dance bars, bans showering of cash
Giving a major relief to restaurant owners in Maharashtra, the Supreme Court on Thursday relaxed stringent conditions set by the state government for obtaining a dance bar license.
15 Jan 2019
Sabarimala TempleWoman who entered Sabarimala disowned, attacked by family; hospitalized
Kanaka Durga, one of the two women who scripted history by becoming the first women of menstrual age to enter the Sabarimala temple in centuries, has been hospitalized after she was allegedly attacked by her mother-in-law.
14 Jan 2019
KolkataKolkata: 16 puppies murdered in cold-blood leaves city enraged
The cold-blooded murder of 16 puppies has sent shockwaves across Kolkata, and outraged citizens are demanding strict action against those responsible.
14 Jan 2019
IndiaHow to link your Driving License with Aadhaar online
After the September 26, 2018 Supreme Court verdict on Aadhaar authentication, it is totally upto users' discretion to link or not to link their Aadhaar cards with entities like banks, telecom, and other services.
14 Jan 2019
Uttar PradeshPetition alleging UP encounter killings needs 'serious consideration,' says SC
The Supreme Court today agreed to examine in detail a plea seeking a court-monitored CBI or SIT probe into incidents of alleged police encounters and killings in Uttar Pradesh.
14 Jan 2019
Trinamool CongressSupreme Court admits petitions challenging government's 'snooping order'
The Supreme Court has admitted a clutch of petitions challenging the government's move to give sweeping powers to 10 Central investigative agencies to intercept and monitor data on computers.
14 Jan 2019
PuneKoregaon-Bhima case: SC refuses to quash FIR against activist Teltumbde
The Supreme Court today refused to quash Pune Police's FIR against civil rights activist Anand Teltumbde for his alleged role in the Elgar Parishad-Koregaon Bhima violence and for his alleged Maoist links.
14 Jan 2019
India1984 anti-Sikh riots: SC hears Sajjan Kumar's plea, notifies CBI
On Monday, the Supreme Court examined the plea of former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar challenging the life imprisonment sentence handed to him by the Delhi High Court in connection with one 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.
14 Jan 2019
Delhi High CourtMarkandey Katju calls out media's lies, defends Justice Sikri
Retired Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju wrote a long post on social media slamming media for attempting to taint the image of Justice Sikri by 'sensationalizing' facts.
14 Jan 2019
Narendra ModiThe truth behind Justice AK Sikri's post-retirement 'plum job'
Justice AK Sikri, who voted in favor of the transfer of former CBI Chief Alok Verma, has declined a post-retirement job at the Commonwealth Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal (CSAT).
12 Jan 2019
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Twist in Alok Verma's case: He wasn't corrupt, says SC-monitor
CBI Director Alok Verma was removed in a haste and there is no evidence of corruption against him, retired Supreme Court judge, Justice AK Patnaik, who was appointed by the apex court to supervise the Central Vigilance Commission said, IE reports.
11 Jan 2019
Narendra ModiOusted CBI Chief Alok Verma resigns from new post
On Friday, former CBI Chief Alok Verma, who was removed from the position on Thursday and was made the Director General of Fire Services, resigned.
11 Jan 2019
Narendra ModiAlok Verma not "terminated": Markandey Katju reveals Justice Sikri's role
Markandey Katju, former judge of Supreme Court, wrote a post on social media on Friday explaining the role of Justice AK Sikri in the unceremonial exit of CBI Director Alok Verma.
11 Jan 2019
Johnson & JohnsonJ&J faulty hip-implants: SC closes case citing Center's compensation scheme
The Supreme Court today closed the case seeking action against US-based pharma major Johnson and Johnson for implanting faulty hip implants into patients in New Delhi.
11 Jan 2019
Narendra ModiAlok Verma: Was removed on frivolous grounds; CBI under attack
After Alok Verma was removed by the PM Modi-led selection committee within two days of his reinstatement by the Supreme Court, the former CBI Director has spoken up about his removal.
11 Jan 2019
Narendra Modi5 reasons why CBI chief Alok Verma was sacked
In a concerning incident, the select panel headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi sacked CBI boss Alok Verma on Thursday, less than two days after he was reinstated to his post by Supreme Court.
10 Jan 2019
Ayodhya#AyodhyaDelayed: Here's why Justice Lalit recused himself from the case
On Thursday, the Supreme Court adjourned the sensitive Ayodhya case for January 29 after one of the five judges in the Constitution bench recused himself.
10 Jan 2019
India10% reservation for general category poor bill challenged in SC
A plea challenging the bill to provide 10% reservation to general category poor in jobs and education was filed today in the Supreme Court.
10 Jan 2019
Indian ArmyArmy won't decriminalize gay sex, says Bipin Rawat
Addressing his annual press conference in New Delhi, Army Chief Bipin Rawat on Thursday said the army won't decriminalize gay sex in the army.
10 Jan 2019
KeralaSabarimala: After dyeing hair grey, 36-year-old enters shrine, offers prayers
A 36-year-old woman has claimed she entered the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala and offered prayers to Lord Ayyappa.
10 Jan 2019
India#AyodhyaCase: After one judge recuses, matter adjourned for January 29
The five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court headed by CJI Ranjan Gogoi, postponed the hearing of the politically sensitive Ayodhya case on Thursday after Justice UU Lalit recused himself.
09 Jan 2019
IndiaCBI Director Alok Verma returns to work after being reinstated
A day after the Supreme Court reinstated Alok Verma as the CBI Director, the embattled Verma returned to work on Wednesday for the first time in three months.
08 Jan 2019
IndiaSC's 5-judge Constitution Bench to hear #AyodhyaCase on 10 January
Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi, has set up a five-judge Constitution Bench to hear the Ayodhya land dispute case from 10 January.
08 Jan 2019
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)#CBIvsCBI: Supreme Court reinstates Alok Verma as CBI Director
Three months after the government divested him of his powers, Alok Verma has been temporarily reinstated as CBI Director by the Supreme Court.
07 Jan 2019
IndiaAre you eligible for the 10% reservation for general category?
On Monday, the Narendra Modi-led NDA government announced 10% reservation in jobs and education for economically backward upper castes.
07 Jan 2019
Narendra ModiModi government approves 10% caste-agnostic reservation for economically-challenged
On Monday, the Narendra Modi government approved 10 percent reservation for economically backward sections of the society.
