Supreme Court

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

Sedition law used against Gandhi, Tilak, what's the need now, asks SC

It is a colonial law used by the British to silence Mahatma Gandhi, Tilak. Still, is it necessary after 75 years of independence, questioned the Supreme Court on Sedition law

Jul 15, 2021

Sher Bahadur Deuba appointed as new Nepal PM

Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari on Tuesday appointed Sher Bahadur Deuba, leader of the opposition Nepali Congress party, as the country's new Prime Minister.

Jul 14, 2021

Shocking, distressing: SC on still using Section 66A of Information Technology Act to book people

Six years ago, the Supreme Court struck down the provision as unconstitutional and a violation of free speech.

Jul 5, 2021

Time-bound defection: SC rejects plea to intervene, says only parliament can frame laws

Rejecting plea for court's directive on defection cases in a time-bound manner, the Supreme court said it falls within the domain of Parliament, not courts

Jul 1, 2021

Implement single nation, single ration card scheme by July 31: SC tells all states

By July 31, the Indian Supreme Court ordered all state governments to implement the one-nation, one-ration card plan, which permits migratory workers to get ration benefits from anywhere in the country.

Jun 29, 2021

Covid spread low now, no need to postpone or cancel CA exams, pleads ICAI before SC

The Covid-19 spread is presently at a significantly low level, according to ICAI, making it an ideal time to offer aspiring CAs the opportunity to advance their professional careers, the ICAI informed the Supreme Court.

Jun 28, 2021

After Covid, Asharam Bapu wants bail to undergo Ayurvedic treatment; SC seeks Govt's response

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine the possibility of temporarily shifting godman Asharam Bapu to an Ayurvedic treatment centre. Post-Covid, Asharam had requested not to be put on allopathic drugs.

Jun 4, 2021

Adopt last year's policy on 12th board exams; SC tells Centre [details]

Supreme court on Monday suggested central government that last year policy can be adopted this year too for the class XII Examination.

May 31, 2021

It's time we define limits of sedition: SC stays steps against news channels [details]

On Monday, a three-judge Supreme Court bench asked for clarifying "the parameters of sedition" as it put coercive action against two Telugu broadcasters, TV5 news and ABN Andhra Jyoti, on hold. FIRs are an attempt to stifle media freedom, according to the SC.

May 31, 2021

SC grills Centre on vaccine decisions; highlights flaws, stresses on jabs for rural population

The Supreme Court on Monday shot a volley of tough questions at the Centre in connection with its Covid vaccine policy, and flagged various flaws: shortage of vaccine doses, pricing issues, registration for vaccination and lack of vaccine especially for the rural areas in the country.

May 31, 2021

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Supreme Court

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

SC orders to free activist detained for Facebook post

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

Sedition law used against Gandhi, Tilak, what's the need now, asks SC

Sher Bahadur Deuba appointed as new Nepal PM

Shocking, distressing: SC on still using Section 66A of Information Technology Act to book people

Time-bound defection: SC rejects plea to intervene, says only parliament can frame laws

Implement single nation, single ration card scheme by July 31: SC tells all states

Covid spread low now, no need to postpone or cancel CA exams, pleads ICAI before SC

After Covid, Asharam Bapu wants bail to undergo Ayurvedic treatment; SC seeks Govt's response

Adopt last year's policy on 12th board exams; SC tells Centre [details]

It's time we define limits of sedition: SC stays steps against news channels [details]

SC grills Centre on vaccine decisions; highlights flaws, stresses on jabs for rural population

Expedite registration of migrant workers to provide them benefits: SC asks Centre and states

Plea in SC against FIRs for posters questioning Covid vax exports

Covid updates: Supreme Court sets up National Task Force to streamline oxygen supply across India

SC orders release of all eligible prisoners this year too amid Covid surge

Former RJD MP Shahabuddin dies of Covid; Leaves behind a legacy of crime and terror

"People are dying": Supreme Court chides reluctant TN govt over re-opening of Vedanta oxygen plant

Oxygen shortage: SC takes cognisance of Covid situation, asks Centre for national plan

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]

Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious