Supreme Court

Some preliminary probe needed, can register FIR if directed: Delhi Police to SC on wrestlers' plea

Delhi Police on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that some preliminary inquiry may be needed to be conducted before an FIR can be registered into a complaint by wrestlers alleging sexual harassment by Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Apr 26, 2023

Lalit Modi says sorry, SC says okay; but what about dozen other cases being pursued by ED against him?

Modi has been living in London since well over a decade and left India shortly after ED began probing him in 2009

Apr 24, 2023

"No absolute concept of man or woman, can't be about genitals"; SC during same-sex marriage hearing

While hearing a batch of petitions seeking legal sanction to same-sex marriage, the Supreme Court on Tuesday orally observed that there is no absolute concept of a man or a woman and it cannot be only about the genitals, rather it is far more complex.

Apr 18, 2023

'Decision-making highly shaky, flawed': SC on Karnataka scrapping 4% Muslim quota [details]

The Supreme Court on Thursday made some strong observations against the manner in which the Karnataka government scrapped the 4 per cent OBC quota for Muslims and placed them under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category.

Apr 14, 2023

'Serious effects for democracy', says SC judge on delay in appointment of judges

Supreme Court judge Justice B.V. Nagarathna, who is poised to become India's first woman Chief Justice in 2027, said on Saturday that the issue of delay in the appointment of judges could have serious effects for democracy in general, and judiciary in particular.

Mar 25, 2023

14 political parties move Supreme Court seeking guidelines on arrest by central enforcement agencies

14 political parties move Supreme Court seeking guidelines on arrest by central enforcement agencies

Mar 24, 2023

Membership of banned organisation is UAPA offence, rules SC

The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the membership of a banned organisation is bound to be held as an activity against the integrity and sovereignty of the country.

Mar 24, 2023

Hijab not allowed inside examination centres: Karnataka Education Minister

Karnataka Education Minister B.C. Nagesh on Friday asserted that students wearing hijab will not be allowed inside the examination centres

Mar 3, 2023

Raj Bhavan nearer than Delhi, Telangana Governor tells CS

A day after Telangana government approached the Supreme Court seeking direction to Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan to approve the pending bills, she told Chief Secretary A. Santhi Kumari that Raj Bhavan is nearer than Delhi.

Mar 3, 2023

SC orders panel comprising PM, LoP, CJI for selection of election commissioners

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a panel comprising the prime minister, leader of opposition (LoP), Chief Justice of India (CJI) for selecting election commissioners.

Mar 2, 2023

Supreme Court agrees to examine Sisodia's plea today against arrest in Delhi liquor policy case

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the liquor policy case.

Feb 28, 2023

Punjab Governor's refusal to convene budget session triggers new row, reaches Supreme Court

The Governor had questioned the entire selection process of selecting Principals to be sent to Singapore as there were allegations of "no transparency"

Feb 28, 2023

FIR on comment on PM: SC extends interim bail to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera till Friday

The Supreme Court on Monday extended the interim bail granted to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera, who was arrested by Assam police in connection with an FIR registered over his comments against the PM.

Feb 27, 2023

'Tiger Zinda Hai': Jairam Ramesh on Supreme Court granting relief to Khera

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh thanked the Supreme Court for granting relief to party leader Pawan Khera and said that apex court has shown that "tiger zinda hai".

Feb 23, 2023

'Need full transparency', SC's no to Centre's sealed cover suggestion on Hindenburg-Adani row

The Supreme Court on Friday said it would not accept sealed cover names of experts suggested by the Centre for inclusion on the committee to be set up to examine Hindenburg report, which resulted in crashing of Adani group company share prices and caused massive loss to investors.

Feb 17, 2023

Supreme Court dismisses plea challenging constitution of Delimitation Commission in J&K [details]

Two Srinagar-based residents had challenged the constitution of the Delimitation Commission, arguing that the exercise was carried out contrary to the scheme of the constitution.

Feb 13, 2023

Women can offer 'namaz' in mosques: AIMPLB to Supreme Court

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has informed the Supreme Court in an affidavit that the entry of women into mosques for offering 'namaz' inside is permitted.

Feb 9, 2023

SC declines Centre's plea against HC order on removal of arbitrators in KG basin dispute

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea by Centre against the Delhi High Court order, which dismissed its plea in connection with appointment of two of the three judges on an arbitration panel examining a cost-recovery dispute in Reliance Industries Ltd's (RIL) KG-D6 gas block

Jan 10, 2023

"There is a human angle", SC stays HC direction on eviction of over 4K families in Haldwani

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the Uttarakhand High Court direction for eviction of over 4,000 families from the railway land in Haldwani.

Jan 5, 2023

Demonetisation: SC affirms Centre's action in 2016

Pronouncing the majority judgment, Justice Gavai said that the decision-making process cannot be faulted merely because the proposal emanated from the Central government.

Jan 2, 2023