Supreme Court

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

'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

Delhi pollution: Air quality continues to be in 'poor' category

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

Complaint of Rs 68 crore fraud filed against CM Siddaramaiah in MLAs/MPs court

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

Lawsuits filed to nullify Japan's general election over vote disparities

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 changes in top court emblem, Lady Justice's statue

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 Prasadam adulteration case today

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