Supreme Court

Supreme Court to hear Delhi government's plea on services next week

After ruling by the apex court last week on the governance of Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal sought to transfer several officials, but the move has been stalled by the Lt. Governor.

Jul 10, 2018

Arvind Kejriwal welcomes Supreme Court ruling in favour of Delhi

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal welcomed the Supreme Court ruling and said the order should be implemented in "letter and spirit".

Jul 5, 2018

Rajinikanth's wife pulled up by Supreme Court over non-payment of dues to Bengaluru-based Ad Bureau

Warning Latha Rajinikanth for failing to clear the dues, the apex court stated, "If the pending dues are not paid, you will have to face trial."

Jul 3, 2018

Explore Hydrogen-run buses over electric: Supreme Court to Delhi government

It's been 20 years since the Supreme Court directed conversion of all public transport buses, taxis and auto rickshaws CNG to reduce the deteriorating quality of air in Delhi. But according to a bench of Justices, hydrogen-run buses are more cost effective.

Jul 3, 2018

Constitutionality of Kejriwal's strike questioned, SC refuses to intervene

PIL filed by Hari Nath Ram at the Delhi HC on the grounds that the strike has crippled the administration, but the case will only be heard on June 22. A petition was filed in SC to expedite the hearing, but apex court refuses to hold an urgent hearing.

Jun 19, 2018

CLAT 2018 counselling begins: Supreme Court refuses to interfere

The Supreme Court refused to interfere in the process after an order by the vacation bench, headed by Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel and also comprising Justice Ashok Bhushan on May 11.

Jun 13, 2018

SC order vindicates Congress' stand: Rahul Gandhi

The Supreme Court has ordered a floor test in the Karnataka Assembly at 4 pm on Saturday. The apex court decision came a day after BS Yeddyurappa was sworn in as the Karnataka Chief Minister.

May 18, 2018

SC collegium stalls elevation of Justice KM Joseph to apex court for the third time

The five-member Collegium, including CJI Dipak Misra, failed to reiterate the name of the Chief Justice of Uttarakhand High Court for the third time, despite having decided to do so in a pre-arranged meet on May 11.

May 17, 2018

'Bharat Bandh' call in Meerut, normal life unaffected

No impact was seen of Bharat Bandh call in Meerut, on Tuesday. Normal life was seen unaffected by the call as buses were seen plying on roads.

Apr 10, 2018

Why India needs a Dalit awakening

Our democracy needs many more great spectacles; it's tired of faking climaxes after every election.

Apr 9, 2018

Who is Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the notorious RBG?

Ruth Bader Ginsburg or the Notorious RBG has spent her trailblazing legal career advancing womens rights and become a cultural iconin recent years.

Mar 15, 2018

What is passive euthanasia? SC passes landmark verdict on the living will

The Supreme Court has allowed passive euthanasia with specific guidelines.

Mar 9, 2018

Government hints that March 31 deadline for Aadhaar-linking may be extended

It is mandatory for all the citizens of India to link their Aadhaar number to bank accounts, mobile phones and government schemes.

Mar 7, 2018

14-year-old boy turns vigilante: creates fake SC website, forges documents to aid father's case

A Delhi-based 14-year-old boy turned a Supreme Court case in his father's favor, but got apprehended.

Feb 27, 2018

NEET 2018 update: SC rejects petitions on age limit, students told to approach HC

The petition was filed after CBSE fixed the upper age limit for NEET candidates under general category at 25 years and that of reserved category at 30 years.

Feb 24, 2018

Manikya Malaraya Puvi song row: SC stays criminal cases against 'winking girl' Priya Prakash Varrier

Priya Prakash Varrier, the popular winking girl, had filed a plea over cases registered against song Manikya Malaraya Puvi from her film Oru Adaar Love.

Feb 21, 2018

What will be BCCI's reply to Supreme Court over S Sreesanth's life ban?

Sreesanth had approached the Supreme Court to overturn his life ban imposed by the Indian cricket board.

Feb 5, 2018

To be a true republic, people should get right to elect Supreme Court judges: Actress Mahika Sharma

Mahika Sharma said on PM Narendra Modi: "We are struggling but happily accepting the changes he is bringing with the hope of better tomorrow."

Jan 24, 2018

No end to Bhansali's troubles: Padmaavat poet's village demands profit share, Rani of Chittorgarh speaks up

Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the pleas Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh governments for banning Padmaavat.

Jan 23, 2018

Bhansali invites Karni Sena for Padmaavat's pre-screening, fringe group leader snubs it as gimmick

Kalvi has now appealed to the prime minister to ban Padmaavat under section 6 of the Cinematograph Act.

Jan 21, 2018