Supreme Court Of India: News

27 Aug 2024

Tirupati

Andhra: Patient grabs doctor's hair, slams her head against bed

A woman junior doctor at Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences in Tirupati was attacked by a patient, an incident caught on the hospital's CCTV cameras.

23 Aug 2024

Kolkata Police

Accused in Kolkata rape-murder case allegedly stalked victim

The primary suspect in the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital rape and murder case, Sanjay Roy, reportedly stalked the victim a day before the crime.

23 Aug 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Supreme Court adjourns Kejriwal's plea challenging CBI arrest 

The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea, challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.

Kolkata rape-murder: AIIMS doctors end 11-day strike after SC's appeal

The Resident Doctors's Association (RDA) of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi, has called off its 11-day strike.

22 Aug 2024

LGBTQ+

India's LGBTQ+ community challenges blood donation ban in court

India's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT+) community is challenging a longstanding ban on blood donation.

22 Aug 2024

Tushar Mehta

CBI flags issues in Kolkata doctor rape-murder case probe

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has raised concerns over the investigation into the Kolkata doctor rape and murder case.

22 Aug 2024

DY Chandrachud

'Our hearts go out...': SC urges doctors to resume duties

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud urged doctors to end their protest on Thursday during a Supreme Court hearing on the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

Why's there a Bharat Bandh today, what are the demands?

Dalit and Adivasi organizations have called for a peaceful "Bharat Bandh" on Wednesday.

20 Aug 2024

BYJU'S

SC to hear BYJU'S insolvency case on August 22

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea from BYJU'S, aimed at preventing the formation of a creditors' committee.

20 Aug 2024

DY Chandrachud

Here's everything to know about Bharat Bandh on August 21

The Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti has announced a nationwide shutdown on Wednesday to protest the Supreme Court's ruling on "quota within quota."

20 Aug 2024

Sourav Ganguly

Kolkata rape-murder case: Ganguly changes DP to black, netizens react 

In response to criticism that he downplayed the severity of the rape and murder case involving a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, former India captain Sourav Ganguly has altered his approach.

20 Aug 2024

Calcutta High Court

SC overturns Calcutta HC's ruling asking girls to 'control urges'

The Supreme Court has reversed a controversial ruling by the Calcutta High Court, which had advised adolescent girls to control their sexual urges.

20 Aug 2024

DY Chandrachud

'Worried about doctor's safety...': SC on Kolkata rape-murder case

The Supreme Court is hearing a suo moto petition on the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

20 Aug 2024

Kolkata

CBI veterans of Hathras, Unnao cases to investigate Kolkata rape-murder

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has assigned two seasoned women officers to lead the investigation into the recent Kolkata doctor's rape and murder case.

20 Aug 2024

DY Chandrachud

Key SC hearing on Kolkata doctor rape-murder today

The Supreme Court will on Tuesday hear a suo moto petition on the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's government-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.

14 Aug 2024

BCCI

Supreme Court halts BYJU'S settlement with BCCI: Here's why

The Supreme Court of India has stayed National Company Law Appellate Tribunal's (NCLAT) decision, which allowed a settlement between edtech giant BYJU'S and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

14 Aug 2024

Central Government

Mineral-rich states can recover dues on royalty on minerals: SC 

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that its July 25 judgment, which allows state governments to tax mining and related activities, will apply retrospectively but only for transactions after April 1, 2005.

13 Aug 2024

Adani Group

Plea in SC seeks conclusion of SEBI probe into Adani

Advocate Vishal Tiwari has filed a petition in the Supreme Court, urging a speedy resolution to the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (SEBI) investigation into the Adani Group.

13 Aug 2024

Baba Ramdev

Patanjali misleading ads: SC closes contempt case against Ramdev, Balkrishna

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed contempt proceedings against Yoga guru Baba Ramdev and Patanjali Ayurved Ltd's Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna.

12 Aug 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal moves Supreme Court to quash CBI arrest, grant bail 

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has approached the Supreme Court, challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in a corruption case related to an alleged liquor policy scam.

SEBI Chairperson denies Hindenburg's allegations, accuses it of character assassination

SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband Dhaval Buch, have denied allegations made by US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research.

10 Aug 2024

Adani Group

Hindenburg Research teases another 'big' disclosure involving India 

Hindenburg Research, a US-based short-selling firm renowned for its investigative exposes, has hinted at an impending significant disclosure related to India.

09 Aug 2024

DY Chandrachud

'Can't jeopardize careers...': SC refuses to postpone NEET-PG exam 

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking the postponement of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET-PG) exam scheduled for Sunday (August 11).

09 Aug 2024

Mumbai

'Only hijab ban, not bindi, tilak?' SC slams Mumbai college

The Supreme Court has criticized a Mumbai college for its ban on students wearing burqa, hijab, or niqab on campus and partly stayed the notice issued by the institution regarding this ban.

09 Aug 2024

Aamir Khan

Supreme Court to screen 'Laapataa Ladies' today; Aamir-Kiran to attend

The Supreme Court of India will host a special screening of the critically acclaimed film Laapataa Ladies on Friday.

07 Aug 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Improve prosecution quality in money-laundering cases': Supreme Court to ED

The Supreme Court on Wednesday urged the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to enhance the quality of prosecution in money laundering cases.

05 Aug 2024

Delhi

Explained: What's SC ruling on L-G's power to nominate aldermen

The Supreme Court, on Monday, upheld the power of the Centre-appointed Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) to nominate "aldermen" to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).

Coachings have become death chambers: SC notice to Delhi, Centre

The Supreme Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the deaths of three civil service aspirants at Rau's IAS coaching center in Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar.

02 Aug 2024

DY Chandrachud

Supreme Court rejects pleas seeking probe into electoral bond misuse 

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a series of petitions seeking a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into alleged misuse of electoral bonds by political parties.

'Avoid flip flops...': SC raps NTA over NEET-UG row

The Supreme Court has instructed the National Testing Agency, which oversees the NEET-UG exam, to "rectify deficiencies in the exam system" by leveraging technology to enhance its cybersecurity and prevent paper leaks.

SC's detailed judgment on NEET-UG 2024 re-test pleas today

The Supreme Court is set to deliver a detailed judgment clarifying its reasons for dismissing pleas for a re-examination of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2024 on Friday.

01 Aug 2024

DY Chandrachud

Quota within quota: Supreme Court approves sub-classification for SCs, STs

The Supreme Court's seven-judge Constitution bench on Thursday approved the sub-classification within the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe categories to enhance reservation in jobs and education for the most marginalized groups.

29 Jul 2024

DY Chandrachud

SC refuses to stay Patna HC's order scrapping 65% reservation

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the Patna High Court order that set aside the increase in reservation for Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes from 50% to 65% in public employment and admission to educational institutions.

26 Jul 2024

Kanwar Yatra

UP government defends controversial Kanwar Yatra directive in Supreme Court

The Uttar Pradesh government has defended its directive requiring shops along the Kanwar Yatra route to display the names of their owners.

No NEET re-exam, SC says 'can't conclude sanctity breached' 

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to order a re-examination of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Under Graduate (NEET) 2024.

22 Jul 2024

Yogi Adityanath

SC halts Adityanath government's Kanwar Yatra food stalls order

The Supreme Court on Monday issued an interim order halting the Uttar Pradesh government's directive mandating shopkeepers along the Kanwar Yatra route to display their names.

18 Jul 2024

NEET

'Re-exam only if...': SC on NEET-UG exam row

The Supreme Court, which is hearing over 40 pleas in relation to the controversy-ridden National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET) 2024, said a re-exam cannot be ordered simply because certain students wish to reappear.

16 Jul 2024

Abhishek Manu Singhvi

Supreme Court seeks ED, CBI response on Sisodia's bail plea

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) seeking their response on the bail petition filed by former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.

12 Jul 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi CM Kejriwal granted interim bail in ED probe

The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal against his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the excise policy case.

SC adjourns NEET-UG 2024 hearing till July 18

The Supreme Court on Thursday deferred the hearing of pleas linked to the paper leaks and irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024 until July 18.