Supreme Court

Is anyone stopping polluting trucks from entering Delhi, asks SC

Taking a tough stand against unchecked entry of polluting trucks into Delhi, the Supreme Court on Friday hinted at asking the police to set up checkpoints at all 113 entry points to turn back non-essential vehicles and appointed 13 lawyers, one each for the 13 major border entry points, to assess compliance with its earlier directions.

Nov 22, 2024

Industry hails SC granting telcos right to claim tax credits on infra duties

Industry players on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court's ruling in favour of telecom companies, which affirmed their entitlement to claim credit for duties paid on parts such as tower components and green shelters.

Nov 20, 2024

Wife entitled to enjoy same amenities as in matrimonial period during pendency of divorce petition: SC

The Supreme Court has said that during the pendency of the divorce petition, a wife is entitled to enjoy the same amenities of life as she would have been entitled to in her matrimonial home.

Nov 20, 2024

SC Reopens Evidence-Tampering Case Against Kerala's Antony Raju in 'Underwear' Incident

The Supreme Court on Wednesday restored the alleged "underwear" evidence tampering case against former Kerala Minister Antony Raju.

Nov 20, 2024

SC suggests Delhi-NCR schools to stop physical classes amid pollution fears

As Delhi-NCR chokes under "severe-plus" air quality amid dense fog, the Supreme Court on Monday asked the governments of Delhi and adjoining states to take an immediate call on stopping physical classes up to class 12.

Nov 18, 2024

SC Issues Notice On PIL Urging Filling Of Vacant Posts In DRTs

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking direction to the Centre to fill vacancies in the Debts Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) across the country.

Nov 18, 2024

Delhi Ridge felling: CJI Sanjiv Khanna-led Bench to hear contempt plea against DDA on Monday

A new bench, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, will on Monday resume hearing a contempt plea alleging that a large number of trees in the national capital's ridge had been felled by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) without obtaining the top court's permission.

Nov 17, 2024

SC seeks explanation from registry for accepting counter affidavit from non-party

A 2-judge Bench of the Supreme Court has sought an explanation from the apex court registry as to how a counter affidavit from a non-party could be accepted.

Nov 17, 2024

SC seeks Centre's stand on foreign nationals jumping bail [details]

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to lay down a procedure to deal with cases where foreign nationals, booked for committing crimes in India, jumped bail and fled abroad.

Nov 15, 2024

SC junks PIL raising security concerns of communications through Whatsapp, Telegram

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) raising concerns about the privacy, integrity, and security of communications through messaging services WhatsApp and Telegram.

Nov 14, 2024

Welcome relief, says Owaisi on SC order on 'bulldozer justice'

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court order on 'bulldozer justice'.

Nov 13, 2024

Supreme Court Sets 15-Day Notice Rule for Demolitions

The Supreme Court has laid down a series of pan-India directives, stating that no demolition will be carried out without serving at least a 15-day prior notice. The apex court's decision came in response to a series of petitions alleging that demolitions were carried out by several state authorities without sufficient notice.

Nov 13, 2024

SC extends interim anticipatory bail of Malayalam actor Siddique in rape case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended for a week the interim anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Siddique, who faces alleged charges of raping an actress.

Nov 12, 2024

SC dismisses Prajwal Revanna's bail plea in sex scandal case

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a bail petition filed by Karnataka's sensational sex video case prime accused and former MP Prajwal Revanna, who is the grandson of former PM H.D. Deve Gowda.

Nov 11, 2024

SC refuses to entertain PIL for appointment of 'Yoga Mitra' in all schools

The Supreme Court on Friday declined to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a direction for the appointment of a 'Yoga Mitra' in all schools across the country.

Nov 8, 2024

SC overturns 1967 judgment denying AMU minority status; new Bench to decide

In a 4:3 decision a seven-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Friday overruled its 1967 judgment which had laid down that Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), being a Central varsity, cannot claim to be a minority institution.

Nov 8, 2024

Recruitment rules cannot be amended midway, rules SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that recruitment rules cannot be amended midway after the selection process has commenced, unless provided otherwise in the extant rules or the recruitment advertisement.

Nov 7, 2024

Supreme Court to Decide Jet Airways' Ownership Fate

The Supreme Court is set to deliver a crucial verdict on the ownership of the beleaguered Jet Airways. The judgment, scheduled for November 7, will address the lenders' plea challenging the transfer of ownership of the grounded airline to the Jalan Kalrock Consortium (JKC).

Nov 7, 2024

Supreme Court Orders Liquidation of Jet Airways

The Supreme Court has ordered the liquidation of the beleaguered airline Jet Airways. The ruling delivered on November 7, was led by Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud, who stated that the resolution plan, approved half a decade ago, was no longer feasible.

Nov 7, 2024

Supreme Court Upholds LMV Licence Holders' Right to Drive Transport Vehicles

The Supreme Court has reiterated that Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) licence holders do not require any separate endorsement to drive a transport vehicle of the LMV class.

Nov 6, 2024