Supreme Court

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

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

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

The Supreme Court on Monday said benefits meant for migrant workers must reach them fast and asked the Centre and states to expedite the process of registration, which it said is woefully slow

May 24, 2021