Supreme Court

Regulate minors' access to social media; SC seeks Centre's response on plea

The apex court today sought a response from the Central government on a PIL filed by law students seeking age-based control on access to social media.

Oct 13, 2020

'Alexshendra not Alexander': Advocate's name surprises CJI Bobde in courtroom

Amid all the judgements made by the court, there are some courtroom exchanges that we are usually unaware of. Everyone could use some laugh after this short moment that unfolded inside the courtroom.

Oct 12, 2020

'Freedom of speech most abused freedom in recent times': SC while hearing Tablighi Jamaat petitions

The Supreme Court on Thursday pulled up the Centre for filing an affidavit short on details in a plea seeking strong action against media houses for demonizing the Muslim community in connection with the Tablighi Jamaat event.

Oct 8, 2020

Provide dry rations to sex workers without insisting on ID proof: SC directs states, UTs

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the state governments to provide dry ration to all sex workers, who have been identified by the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) and district legal authorities, without asking for ration card or any other identification proof.

Sep 29, 2020

Trailblazing US Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg dies at 87; succession battle looms

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a stalwart liberal on the US Supreme Court since 1993, died at age 87, the court said, giving President Donald Trump a chance to expand its conservative majority with a third appointment at a time of deep divisions in America with a presidential election looming.

Sep 19, 2020

To punish or rehabilitate: SC brings up contradiction in Indian law over attempt to suicide

The criminalisation of suicide has been brought up for debate once more and this time in the Supreme Court.

Sep 12, 2020

Farmers' lives don't matter in India; 10,281 died by suicide in 2019 alone

With all the attention and activism reserved for SSR case, read on to find out about the plight of farmers and the system's apathy towards them. 43.480 farmers and daily wagers died by suicide in 2019 alone.

Sep 3, 2020

Netflix cannot air Bad Boy Billionaires; SC sides with Sahara

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the SLP filed by Netflix, challenging the order passed by a civil court in Araria, Bihar, restraining Netflix from releasing Bad Boys Billionaires documentary series.

Sep 2, 2020

Supreme Court gives Telecom firms 10 years to pay Rs 1.6 lakh crore dues to govt

India's top court on Tuesday gave telecom firms 10 years to pay back dues they owe to the federal government after they failed to make the payment by the January deadline.

Sep 1, 2020

Why one-rupee is most talked about currency denomination in India today

On Monday morning, the Supreme Court imposed a nominal fine of Re 1 on the defendant Prashant Bhushan, convicted of tweets against the judiciary in a contempt case.

Aug 31, 2020

Amid Prashant Bhushan case, netizens call out SC for casteism; remind them of Justice Karnan

In Prashant Bhushan's contempt of court case, he was asked to pay a fine of one rupee or spend three months in jail. While many have celebrated the lawyer for championing free speech, netizens are reminding the country of Dalit Justice Karnan who was held in contempt of court and sentenced to six months in jail.

Aug 31, 2020

Pay one rupee or 3 months in jail: Supreme Court sentences Prashant Bhushan for contempt case

Pronouncing the order on the quantum of sentence, the SC said in case Prashant Bhushan fails to deposit the fine of Re 1, he will have to undergo imprisonment for three months and will be debarred from practise for three years.

Aug 31, 2020

Six non-BJP ruled states want SC to review decision to hold NEET-JEE order

The states -- West Bengal, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Chattisgarh, Punjab and Maharashtra -- have jointly filed a review petition in the apex court challenging its August 17 order.

Aug 28, 2020

SC Verdict on UGC Guidelines: 'Deadline can be altered by the state but exam will be held'

Supreme Court upholds the University Grants Commission's July 6 circular to hold University final year exams. Court says States must hold exams to promote students.

Aug 28, 2020

No stay on income tax proceedings against Cong chief DK Shivakumar, says SC; IT to file reply

The Supreme Court bench refused a stay on the income tax evasion case against Congress chief DK Shivakumar, the bench has asked the IT department to file a reply.

Aug 27, 2020

SC refuses Muharram processions this year: 'Community may be targetted for spread of virus'

This year due to COVID-19, there will be no Muharram processions in the country. The Supreme Court has refused permission to hold processions, citing the threat of the community being 'targeted' for the spread of the virus.

Aug 27, 2020

SC defers 2009 Prashant Bhushan contempt case, requests CJI to set up new bench

The SC bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra has requested the CJI to place the 2009 contempt case against Prashant Bhushan before an "appropriate bench".

Aug 25, 2020

SC asks centre to fly overseas NEET candidates on Vande Bharat flights

As the NEET exam row proceeds, the Supreme Court has asked the centre to fly down overseas candidates in Vande Bharat flights.

Aug 24, 2020

Lawyer Prashant Bhushan, convicted by Supreme Court over tweets, faces deadline

Prashant Bhushan was found guilty of criminal contempt for attempting "to scandalize the entire institution" with Twitter posts depicting the chief justice on a motorcycle while the court's work was curtailed due to COVID.

Aug 23, 2020

NEET-JEE may go ahead as scheduled, as admit cards out: Govt sources

This comes days after the Supreme Court's rejection of a petition by students to defer the exams due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Aug 21, 2020

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Supreme Court

Regulate minors' access to social media; SC seeks Centre's response on plea

'Alexshendra not Alexander': Advocate's name surprises CJI Bobde in courtroom

'Freedom of speech most abused freedom in recent times': SC while hearing Tablighi Jamaat petitions

Provide dry rations to sex workers without insisting on ID proof: SC directs states, UTs

Trailblazing US Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg dies at 87; succession battle looms

To punish or rehabilitate: SC brings up contradiction in Indian law over attempt to suicide

Farmers' lives don't matter in India; 10,281 died by suicide in 2019 alone

Netflix cannot air Bad Boy Billionaires; SC sides with Sahara

Supreme Court gives Telecom firms 10 years to pay Rs 1.6 lakh crore dues to govt

Why one-rupee is most talked about currency denomination in India today

Amid Prashant Bhushan case, netizens call out SC for casteism; remind them of Justice Karnan

Pay one rupee or 3 months in jail: Supreme Court sentences Prashant Bhushan for contempt case

Six non-BJP ruled states want SC to review decision to hold NEET-JEE order

SC Verdict on UGC Guidelines: 'Deadline can be altered by the state but exam will be held'

No stay on income tax proceedings against Cong chief DK Shivakumar, says SC; IT to file reply

SC refuses Muharram processions this year: 'Community may be targetted for spread of virus'

SC defers 2009 Prashant Bhushan contempt case, requests CJI to set up new bench

SC asks centre to fly overseas NEET candidates on Vande Bharat flights

Lawyer Prashant Bhushan, convicted by Supreme Court over tweets, faces deadline

NEET-JEE may go ahead as scheduled, as admit cards out: Govt sources

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