Supreme Court

'Entire statute doesn't need to be struck down': SC upholds UP Madarsa Act's validity

The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside the Allahabad High Court ruling striking down the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, holding that the law is consistent with the "positive obligation" of the state government to ensure that students studying in recognised madarsas attain a level of competency which will allow them to effectively participate in society and earn a living.

Nov 5, 2024

Supreme Court Upholds Part of Article 31C

The Supreme Court has upheld the first part of Article 31C of the Constitution, as it was established in the Keshavanada Bharati case. The seven-judge Constitution Bench, after reviewing several past judgments, concluded that the first part of the unamended Article 31C was constitutional and continues to be in force.

Nov 5, 2024

SC relaxes bail condition of journalist Siddique Kappan in UAPA case

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed an application filed by Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan seeking relaxation of the bail condition requiring him to record his presence at the local police station every week in a UAPA case.

Nov 4, 2024

Hardly implemented firecrackers ban: SC pulls up Delhi govt, police

Remarking that the ban on firecrackers was hardly implemented in the national capital, the Supreme Court on Monday called for an affidavit from the Delhi government and Police Commissioner detailing the steps taken to enforce the same.

Nov 4, 2024

Formation of commission for internal reservation is no delay tactic: K'taka CM

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah clarified on Thursday that the formation of a commission for internal reservation is not a 'delay tactic' by the Congress government in the state.

Oct 31, 2024

Japan's LDP Defeat: Lawsuits filed to nullify election result over vote disparities

Lawyers filed lawsuits at several high courts in Japan on Monday seeking to nullify the results and conduct a rerun of the previous day's general election.

Oct 28, 2024

Supreme Court Grants Bail to Amandeep Singh Dhall in "Delhi Excise Policy Case"

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to Brindco Sales Private Ltd Director Amandeep Singh Dhall in a corruption case linked to the Delhi excise policy "scam".

Oct 25, 2024

India-Bhutan Ties Strengthen: A Green Future in Focus

Indian PM Narendra Modi and Bhutanese PM Tshering Tobgay recently met, reaffirming their nations' special bond. The leaders highlighted the Gelephu Mindfulness City project and green initiatives like the hydrogen-run bus.

Oct 24, 2024

SC Bar Association questions unilateral changes in top court emblem, Lady Justice's statue

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has recently voiced its concerns over the changes made to the Supreme Court's emblem and the statue of Lady Justice. In a resolution passed on October 24, the SCBA questioned the rationale behind these changes, which were implemented without any consultation with the Bar.

Oct 24, 2024

Supreme Court commences live streaming of all court proceedings

In a measure to enhance transparency and accessibility of judicial hearings to the common citizen of the country, the Supreme Court has commenced live streaming of all court proceedings on its official website.

Oct 18, 2024

PMLA judgement review: SC adjourns hearing till November 27

The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned, till November 27, the hearing on a batch of petitions seeking a review of the 2022 judgment in the Vijay Madanlal Choudhary case, which had upheld the ED's powers related to arrest, searches, seizures, and attachment of property, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Oct 17, 2024

Apex Court declines to hear plea against LG's power to nominate five MLAs

Senior counsel Abhishek Manu Singhvi representing the petitioner, Ravinder Sharma, who contested Sections 15, 15A, and 15B of the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019 in the Apex Court. The Supreme Court directed the petition to approach the High Court.

Oct 14, 2024

SC raises eyebrows over LG's interference with MCD Standing Committee election

The Supreme Court on Friday questioned Lt Governor V.K. Saxena's interference with the election of a member of the Standing Committee of the MCD (Municipal Corporation of Delhi).

Oct 4, 2024

SC rejects review pleas, reiterates 'Quota within Quota' permissible

The Supreme Court has rejected a batch of pleas seeking review of its Constitution Bench judgment, which had held that sub-classification within Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) would be permissible for providing benefits of affirmative action.

Oct 4, 2024

SC to hear Tirupati laddus adulteration case today

The Supreme Court will hear on Friday morning a clutch of petitions seeking a court-monitored probe into the controversy surrounding the alleged use of animal fat in Tirupati laddus.

Oct 4, 2024

SC Approves Bail For Former Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji In Money Laundering Probe

The Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to DMK leader and former Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthil Balaji, who was arrested last year in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged cash-for-jobs scam.

Sep 26, 2024

Financial Turbulence: SpiceJet's New Debt Default Crisis

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has issued a notice to the SpiceJet. The notice was issued in response to a plea by Techjockey Infotech Pvt Ltd, an operational creditor of the airline, seeking the initiation of corporate insolvency resolution proceedings against the beleaguered airline.

Sep 24, 2024

Supreme Court to Hear Plea on NEET-PG Transparency

The Supreme Court on Friday is slated to resume hearing a petition challenging the refusal of the National Board of Examinations (NBE) to disclose question papers, answer keys, or response sheets of candidates of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance (NEET)-PG 2024 exam.

Sep 20, 2024

Sachin Pilot credits SC for J&K Assembly elections; reiterates Cong's commitment to restore statehood

After bumper voting in the first phase of polling, Congress leader Sachin Pilot praises the Supreme Court for facilitating J&K assembly elections. He criticized the BJP's pseudo-nationalism and divisive politics.

Sep 18, 2024

Raghav Chadha hails bail to Kejriwal, hints at AAP chief heading campaign in Haryana

A wave of euphoria gripped the Aam Aadmi Party's ranks as the Supreme Court granted bail to the party's national convener Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi liquor policy on Friday, after which the party dropped a hint about the leader hitting the hustings in poll-bound Haryana.

Sep 13, 2024