Supreme Court

Pornography case: Raj Kundra, Sherlyn Chopra and Poonam Pandey granted anticipatory bail by SC; All you need to know about the adult film racket

The Supreme Court granted Raj Kundra, Sherlyn Chopra and Poonam Pandey bail. The case involves an FIR against them for allegedly distributing pornographic videos

Dec 14, 2022

Special selection board to consider women Army officers promotion, SC told

The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that a special selection board has been convened in January next year to examine the promotion of 246 women Army officers.

Dec 13, 2022

Demonetisation: 'Can't fold hands and sit because it's an economic policy', says Supreme Court

RBI counsel said being an economic policy measure, the Supreme Court will not review the decision.

Dec 7, 2022

Infants' death from spurious syrup; SC dismisses J&K's plea against NHRC's order on compensation [details]

Twelve children aged 1-4 years, suffering from cold and cough, died in the Ramnagar area of J&K's Udhampur district between December 2019 and January 2020 after consuming the spurious anti-cough syrup manufactured by a Himachal-based company.

Nov 11, 2022

Supreme Court upholds 10% reservation under EWS quota in admissions, jobs

The court said the EWS quota law did not violate the basic structure or equality code for taking into account the economic criterion

Nov 7, 2022

SC upholds validity of revised Employees' Pension Scheme upper limit at Rs.15,000 per month

The 2014 amendment had capped the maximum pensionable salary at Rs 15,000 per month from Rs 6,500 earlier

Nov 5, 2022

Tax exemption benefit for trusts if 'solely' engaged in education: SC delivers landmark judgement

In two separate verdicts, the SC ruled that educational institutions seeking Income Tax rebates under Section 10 (23C) must only be imparting education and not making a profit.

Oct 21, 2022

Stay on release of ex-DU Prof Saibaba; SC suspends Bombay HC's order [details]

A bench comprising Justices M.R. Shah and Bela M. Trivedi suspended the high court's judgment and issued notice on the appeal filed by the Maharashtra government challenging the order.

Oct 15, 2022

SC to hear on SEBI's review petition against RIL on Oct 12

SEBI has refused to entertain RIL's request to share the privileged documents on the grounds that under the Sebi (Settlement Proceedings) Regulations, the accused company has no right to seek information from it.

Oct 1, 2022

SC live streams Constitution bench proceedings; welcome step to counter fake news, propaganda

The Supreme Court has decided to begin live-streaming its Constitution bench proceedings, which can be accessed at: webcast.gov.in/scindia/.

Sep 27, 2022

SC to hear petition challenging abrogation of Article 370 after Dussehra break [details]

More than 20 petitions are filed in the Apex Court challenging the Central Government's decision of August 5, 2019, to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution. PAGD has also filed a petition in the Supreme Court.

Sep 23, 2022

SC sends former promoters of Fortis Healthcare, Ranbaxy to six months jail

A bench, headed by Chief Justice U.U. Lalit, declined to lift its stay on the open offer by IHH Healthcare Berhad for a 26 percent stake in Fortis Healthcare.

Sep 23, 2022

K'taka hijab row: Definition of dignity has changed, observes SC; It's not about uniform, say appellants

Advocate Dave said that the girls wearing hijab to school did not violate anybody's peace and security, while the defence counsel argued that not only hijab but even saffron shawls were prohibited.

Sep 20, 2022

Pending cases: SC bins 13,147 old unregistered but diarised cases

According to data uploaded on the apex court's website, as on September 1, 2022, there were as many as 70,310 pending cases, which included 51,839 miscellaneous matters and 18,471 regular hearing matters.

Sep 17, 2022

Ukraine-returned medicos: Help them, use Govt resources, SC asks Centre

"Start a web portal, post details like available seats in colleges (alternate foreign universities, which are compatible), fees, ensure they are not fleeced by agents," the bench said, adding that the government should use its resources to help the affected students.

Sep 16, 2022

Justice U U Lalit takes oath as the 49th Chief Justice of India

Justice Lalit, who specializes in criminal law, was designated as a senior advocate by the Supreme Court in April 2004

Aug 27, 2022

Two key issues - Infrastructure, appointment of judges - solved in my tenure: Outgoing CJI Ramana

Outgoing Chief Justice of India (CJI) N.V. Ramana on Thursday said he has discharged his duties as Chief Justice in whatever possible way, saying almost every name for the appointment as Delhi High Court judges has been cleared.

Aug 25, 2022

Justice Lalit to take over as next CJI, Supreme Court lists 25 Constitution bench matters

Come this Monday with Chief Justice of India-designate U.U. Lalit taking over the post, the Supreme Court will list 25 Constitution bench matters pending before it.

Aug 24, 2022

Announcement of freebies by political parties will lead to economic disaster: Centre to SC

The Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that freebies promised by political parties before polls is an "economic disaster". The apex court suggested an expert body comprising representatives of Niti Ayog, Finance Commission, RBI, political parties and other stakeholders, should examine the pros and cons of freebies, while acknowledging that it is a serious issue.

Aug 3, 2022

SC affirms ED's power of arrest without disclosing why, under new rules of PMLA

The Supreme Court on Wednesday affirmed the stringent provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in connection with definition of the proceeds of crime, power of arrest, search and seizure, attachment of properties and also the twin bail conditions

Jul 27, 2022