Supreme Court Of India: News
27 Jun 2021
Vaccine51 crore vaccine doses by July 31: Centre tells SC
The central government has informed the Supreme Court that it plans to have over 51 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccines ready by July 31.
26 Jun 2021
Arvind Kejriwal'Report not final,' says AIIMS chief on Delhi oxygen controversy
On Friday, a storm erupted between officials in the central government and Delhi administration over an interim report filed in the Supreme Court of India.
25 Jun 2021
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi government exaggerated oxygen requirement by 4 times: SC panel
CM Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government in Delhi exaggerated the national capital's oxygen needs when the second COVID-19 wave was at its peak during April 25-May 10, found an audit team constituted by the Supreme Court.
22 Jun 2021
West BengalAnother SC judge recuses from hearing West Bengal-related case
Justice Aniruddha Bose, a Supreme Court Judge, today withdrew from hearing the petition filed by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in connection with the infamous Narada bribery case.
21 Jun 2021
PunjabAssam, Punjab, and Tripura cancel boards; Supreme Court hearing tomorrow
Assam, Punjab, and Tripura informed the Supreme Court on Monday that they have decided to cancel physical board examinations for students of Class XII in light of the COVID-19 situation.
20 Jun 2021
Ministry Of Home AffairsNo Rs. 4L compensation for COVID-19 victims: Centre to SC
The Central Government has informed the Supreme Court that it does not plan on providing financial compensation of Rs. 4 lakh to each COVID-19 victim.
19 Jun 2021
West BengalSC judge Indira Banerjee recuses from WB post-poll violence case
Supreme Court judge Indira Banerjee recused herself from hearing a petition on the alleged post-poll violence in West Bengal in May in which BJP workers were killed.
18 Jun 2021
Delhi PoliceSupreme Court refuses to cancel bail for Delhi riots accused
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to cancel bail for the three accused in the Delhi riots case.
17 Jun 2021
Delhi PoliceSC to hear Delhi Police plea against activists' bail tomorrow
The Supreme Court of India will tomorrow hear an appeal filed by the Delhi Police against a bail order for three student activists, arrested in connection with last year's riots in the national capital.
17 Jun 2021
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)SC: CBSE submits Class-XII evaluation scheme; results by July 31
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) presented before the Supreme Court its assessment scheme for grading students of Class XII on Thursday.
15 Jun 2021
KeralaSC closes cases against Italian marines who shot Indian fishermen
The Supreme Court on Tuesday closed all criminal cases against two Italian marines who had allegedly killed two Indian fishermen off the Kerala coast in 2012.
03 Jun 2021
Vinod DuaVinod Dua sedition FIR quashed; Supreme Court cites 1962 order
The Supreme Court on Thursday quashed the FIR filed against journalist Vinod Dua in connection with a sedition case.
03 Jun 2021
VaccineArbitrary and irrational: SC on Centre's COVID-19 vaccination policy
The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that the Central Government's COVID-19 vaccination policy is arbitrary and irrational.
01 Jun 2021
CoronavirusSupreme Court seeks details of Centre's scheme for COVID-19 orphans
The Supreme Court on Tuesday took note of the central government's welfare scheme aimed at children orphaned due to COVID-19.
31 May 2021
VaccineCan Centre take responsibility to vaccinate entire country, asks SC
The Supreme Court on Monday rapped the central government over its controversial COVID-19 vaccination policy.
25 May 2021
IndiaCBI withdraws Supreme Court appeal opposing TMC leaders' house arrest
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday withdrew its appeal in the Supreme Court against a Calcutta High Court order allowing the house arrest of four leaders of the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
24 May 2021
Delhi High Court'Nobody dying for lack of marriage-certificates': Centre on same-sex marriages
The Indian government today opposed the urgent hearing of petitions in the Delhi High Court seeking to recognize same-sex marriages in the country.
17 May 2021
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Petition seeks cancellation of FIRs over posters criticizing Modi
A petitioner has moved the Supreme Court (SC), seeking the cancellation of FIRs registered by the Delhi Police against those accused of putting up posters criticizing the Narendra Modi government's move to export COVID-19 vaccines.
16 May 2021
Union Health MinistryDuring pandemic, entire globe a unit: Centre justifies vaccine exports
Facing backlash over the export of indigenously-produced vaccines during the second COVID-19 wave, the Centre has said that the "entire globe is a unit" during a pandemic, in an affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court.
13 May 2021
Chief Justice of IndiaActively considering live-streaming Supreme Court proceedings: CJI NV Ramana
Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Thursday said that he was actively considering a proposal to start live-streaming the proceedings of the Supreme Court.
10 May 2021
Vaccine'No judicial interference': Centre tells Supreme Court on vaccine policy
The central government on Sunday defended its coronavirus vaccination policy in an affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court of India.
09 May 2021
CoronavirusSC sets up COVID-19 task force to facilitate oxygen distribution
The Supreme Court has directed the formation of a National Task Force to facilitate India's COVID-19 response as the Narendra Modi government appears to have abdicated its responsibility.
08 May 2021
West BengalWest Bengal government moves SC against Centre's vaccine policy
The West Bengal government on Friday moved the Supreme Court against the central government's new vaccination policy.
07 May 2021
Delhi High CourtCentral Vista: SC asks Delhi HC to consider early hearing
The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday refused to hear a petition on stopping construction work on the Central Vista project at Rajpath in Delhi in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
07 May 2021
Coronavirus700 MT oxygen should reach Delhi daily, SC tells Centre
In sharp remarks to the Centre, the Supreme Court (SC) on Friday reiterated that Delhi should receive 700 metric tonnes (MT) of oxygen on a daily basis until further orders.
07 May 2021
Karnataka High CourtSupreme Court rejects Centre's plea over oxygen supply to Karnataka
The Supreme Court of India today rejected the central government's petition challenging a Karnataka High Court order over oxygen supply to the southern state.
06 May 2021
KarnatakaCentre moves SC over Karnataka HC's order on oxygen supply
The Centre on Thursday moved the Supreme Court against a Karnataka High Court order seeking an increase in the daily supply of liquid medical oxygen (LMO) to the state to 1,200 metric tonnes (MT) from the present 965 MT.
05 May 2021
CoronavirusDelhi HC contempt case against Centre won't bring oxygen: SC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the operation of a Delhi High Court order regarding a show-cause notice for contempt to the Centre for failing to supply adequate oxygen.
05 May 2021
MaharashtraSC annuls Maratha quota; no review of 50% reservation cap
The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down a Maharashtra law granting reservations to the Maratha community in admissions and government jobs in the state.
04 May 2021
Farhan AkhtarFarhan Akhtar starrer 'Toofaan' postponed in view of COVID-19 situation
Farhan Akhtar has announced that his upcoming sports drama Toofaan has been postponed, in view of the grave COVID-19 situation in the country.
03 May 2021
IndiaMedia cannot be stopped from reporting court observations, says SC
The media cannot be stopped from fully reporting any court hearings, the Supreme Court of India said today in response to the Election Commission's appeal.
03 May 2021
CoronavirusCOVID-19: Supreme Court advises Centre, states to impose lockdown
The Supreme Court of India has advised the central and state governments to consider imposing a lockdown in order to contain the spread of the coronavirus, which has pushed the country's healthcare infrastructure past its brink.
03 May 2021
COVID-19Ensure Delhi gets oxygen supply by midnight: SC to Centre
The Supreme Court of India has directed the central government to make sure that national capital Delhi receives its deficit oxygen supply by the midnight of Monday, May 3.
02 May 2021
Madras High CourtElection Commission approaches Supreme Court over Madras HC's sharp remarks
The Election Commission has complained to the Supreme Court regarding the observations made by the Madras High Court about holding polls during a raging pandemic.
30 Apr 2021
VaccineNo clampdown on citizens seeking COVID-related help online: SC
The Supreme Court on Friday said that there shall be no clampdown on citizens communicating their grievances related to COVID-19 on social media.
27 Apr 2021
VaccineCoronavirus: Supreme Court 'cannot be mute spectator during national crisis'
The Supreme Court on Tuesday clarified that the suo motu case on COVID-19 is not meant to supplant the High Courts.
24 Apr 2021
Chief Justice of IndiaJustice NV Ramana sworn in as Chief Justice of India
Justice NV Ramana was sworn in as the 48th Chief Justice of India (CJI) this morning.
23 Apr 2021
Tamil Nadu'Why can't TN manufacture oxygen at Vedanta plant?' asks SC
The Supreme Court Friday asked the Tamil Nadu government to clarify its stand on whether it is willing to take over the Vedanta-owned Sterlite Copper plant in Thoothukudi to manufacture oxygen.
23 Apr 2021
Chief Justice of IndiaLeaving with satisfaction, I did my best: CJI Bobde
Outgoing Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sharad Arvind Bobde on Friday said that he was leaving the Supreme Court with happiness, goodwill, and very fond memories, and the satisfaction of having done his best.
23 Apr 2021
Harish SalveSC COVID hearing: Harish Salve recuses himself as amicus curiae
Senior advocate Harish Salve on Friday recused himself as amicus curiae in the Supreme Court's suo motu case regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
