Supreme Court

"The State cannot get free pass every time by raising national security concerns," says SC; Orders probe in Pegasus snooping scandal

Following media revelations in July this year, the controversial use of the Pegasus spyware, the main product of Israel's NSO Group, to snoop thousands of people worldwide, including over a hundred in India

Oct 27, 2021

Who is Justice Akil Kureshi, the newly appointed Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court

In November 2018, he was appointed as an Acting Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court, and in October 2018, he was transferred to the Bombay High Court.

Oct 9, 2021

CBI can directly register case, not mandatory to conduct preliminary probe: SC

The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the CBI can directly register a case upon receiving credible information, which discloses cognizable offence and it is not mandatory, for the investigating agency, to conduct a preliminary probe (PE) before registering the case.

Oct 8, 2021

NGT can take suo moto cognisance of environmental issues: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has power to take suo motu cognisance - on the basis of letters, representations, and media reports -- and can initiate proceedings on its own on issues pertaining to the environment.

Oct 7, 2021

Lakhimpur Tragedy: Supreme Court takes suo moto cognizance; Hearing tomorrow

Lakhimpur Kheri tragedy where farmers were allegedly mowed down by a car on October 3, triggering a violent backlash has been taken suo moto by the Supreme Court for hearing on Thursday

Oct 6, 2021

Govt fair to conduct NEET-SS exam by old pattern: SC

After being pushed by the Supreme Court, the Centre on Wednesday told the top court that NEET-Super Speciality exam scheduled in November this year will be held as per the old question pattern.

Oct 6, 2021

Flat-purchasers can't be left at mercy of builders: SC issues notice to Centre

The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice on a plea seeking direction to the Centre to frame a "model builder agreement" and agent-buyer agreement in the real estate sector to infuse transparency and fairness, restraining builders and agents from indulging into unfair and restrictive trade practices.

Oct 4, 2021

Can't deny Rs 50K ex-gratia if death certificate doesn't mention Covid: SC

The Supreme Court on Monday directed state governments to follow the Centre's guidelines for paying Rs 50,000 to family members of those who succumbed to Covid-19, and disburse the payment within 30 days of applying for ex-gratia, while asking the Centre and states to give wide publicity to the scheme.

Oct 4, 2021

SC Bench fumes at last minute changes in NEET exam syllabus for Super Speciality PG seats

Fuming over last-minute changes to the syllabus for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) PG Super Speciality exam 2021, the Bench said doctors cannot be left at the "mercy of insensitive bureaucrats" and warned of issuing strictures

Sep 27, 2021

Gangster Gogi, 2 others killed in Delhi's Rohini court room

After this incident in the capital, questions are being raised on the police administration and security system.

Sep 24, 2021

Pegasus Snooping Case: "Beating around the bush," says SC; Reserves order

After the Centre's denial to file a detailed affidavit clarifying whether Pegasus spyware was used or not, the Supreme Court on Monday reserved its order on a batch of petitions seeking independent probe into the alleged Pegasus snooping case.

Sep 13, 2021

Indian Armed Forces to induct women in National Defence Academy — marks historic move [details]

Female candidates were allowed to sit for the NDA exam on September 5 by the Supreme Court, but admissions were conditional on the outcome of the petition.

Sep 8, 2021

No control over fake news on web portals: Supreme Court expresses concern

The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed deep concern over web portals, and YouTube channels publishing fake news, slandering reputations in the absence of a regulatory mechanism, and said if this were to continue unchecked then it may get a bad name for the country.

Sep 2, 2021

"Hope that they will wake up soon"; SC pulls up, fines parties over criminal candidates

The bench cited a constitution bench judgment, which observed that though criminalisation in politics is a bitter manifest truth, which is a termite in the citadel of democracy, the court cannot make laws.

Aug 10, 2021

Threat to judges: CBI, IB not helping judicial officers, says CJI Ramana

Chief Justice N.V. Ramana on Friday said a new trend has developed in the country to malign the judges, if people do not get orders of their choice, and there is no freedom given to judges. He added when judges complain to the CBI and IB, they are also not helping.

Aug 6, 2021

SC: CJI recuses himself from hearing of Krishna River dispute between AP and Telangana

Chief Justice N.V. Ramana withdrew from the Krishna River water dispute between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on Wednesday. The Andhra government claimed that the Telangana administration's actions were unconstitutional.

Aug 4, 2021

"Belong to both states": CJI says; To withdraw from Krishna river case hearing

On Monday, Chief Justice N.V. Ramana said he would not hear the Andhra Pradesh government's appeal against the Telangana government's decision on the Krishna river dispute. The river, according to him, belongs to both the states.

Aug 2, 2021

Can't take elitist stance on begging because they don't have a choice: SC

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court said it could not adopt an elitist perspective of begging and referred to it as a socio-economic activity because it provides a source of income in the absence of education and job. After two weeks, the bench scheduled a hearing on the case.

Jul 27, 2021

SC orders to free activist detained for Facebook post

The Supreme Court ordered Erendro Leichombam, a Manipuri activist, to be released. Leichombam was charged with NSA for a Facebook post.

Jul 19, 2021

Strength of SC judges falls to all time low as 2 more judges retire next month [Details]

In 2009, the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges was increased from 26 to 31, including the Chief Justice of India. A decade later, in 2019 this number was further increased from 31 to 34, due to ever increasing backlog of cases

Jul 17, 2021

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