Supreme Court

Swine flu: Six SC judges catch H1N1 influenza; Justice Sanjiv Khanna wears mask to court

Justice DY Chandrachud, while conducting the court proceedings, announced that all apex court judges held a meeting with Chief Justice of India, SA Bobde, over the case of six of their colleagues infected by H1N1 virus.

Feb 25, 2020

Nirbhaya case: Delhi court dismisses convict Vinay Sharma's plea seeking medical care

Dismissing Nirbhaya case convict Vinay Sharma's plea for medical treatment, the Delhi court also asked the Tihar authorities to ensure adequate medical care to all the convicts.

Feb 22, 2020

Uphaar cinema fire tragedy: No more jail term for Ansal brothers; SC dismisses plea

The Supreme Court dismissed a curative petition by Association for Victims of Uphaar Tragedy (AVUT) pleading for enhancing Ansal brothers' punishment in connection with the Uphaar Cinema fire case in which 59 people in 1997.

Feb 20, 2020

Publish details of candidates' criminal cases on websites: SC directs political parties

The Supreme Court observed that political parties will have to submit a compliance report within 72 hours, to the Election Commission, after selecting candidates having pending criminal cases.

Feb 13, 2020

'You can't block public roads': SC issues notice to Delhi govt, centre over Shaheen Bagh protests

The Supreme Court said protesters at Shaheen Bagh cannot block the public road and there cannot be an indefinite period of protest in public areas. The SC lists matter for February 17.

Feb 10, 2020

SC upholds constitutional validity of SC/ST Amendment Act

A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra said a preliminary inquiry is not essential before lodging an FIR under the act and the approval of senior police officials is not needed.

Feb 10, 2020

Supreme Court defers plea against Shaheen Bagh protesters due to Delhi polls, hearing on Feb 11

The apex court was scheduled to hear the case today but postponed the matter because of Delhi assembly polls tomorrow, saying it did not want to "influence" the election.

Feb 7, 2020

Nirbhaya case: Convict Akshay Kumar's curative plea dismissed

Akshay Kumar had last month moved the apex court against his death penalty, citing Delhi pollution and explaining why his death sentence should not be carried out. The petition was rejected by the SC.

Jan 30, 2020

CAA row: No stay on Citizenship Act, SC gives Centre 4 weeks to respond

A three-member SC bench was hearing over 140 petitions against the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act amind nationwide protests.

Jan 22, 2020

SC rejects Nirbhaya rapist Pawan Kumar's petition claiming he was minor in Dec 2012

Nirbhaya rape convict Pawan Gupta has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi HC order declining to entertain his plea that he was a juvenile when the offence was committed.

Jan 20, 2020

Big blow to Airtel, Vodafone Idea as SC rejects plea for relief on government dues

The Supreme Court in October 2019 upheld a long-standing demand by the country's telecoms department that wireless carriers pay 920 billion rupees ($12.98 billion) in overdue levies.

Jan 17, 2020

PMC Bank scam: SC stays HC order directing shifting of HDIL promoters from jail

Earlier during the day, the apex court had agreed to consider the plea of enforcement agencies against the high court order to release them from jail and keeping them in their residence under the constant watch of prison guards.

Jan 16, 2020

Nirbhaya rapists to hang: SC dismisses curative petitions of two convicts

A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court headed by Justice N V Ramana dismissed the petition of Vinay Sharma and Mukesh after an in-chamber hearing.

Jan 14, 2020

Jolt to Cyrus Mistry: SC puts his reinstatement as Tata Son's chief on hold

During the pendency of the petition in the apex court, Mistry, in a statement had said he was not interested in returning to the Tata Sons' chairmanship.

Jan 10, 2020

SC directs J&K govt to restore internet services, review restrictions within a week

The SC bench has said that any order passed to restrict or suspend internet services in Jammu and Kashmir will be subject to judicial scrutiny.

Jan 10, 2020

special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) judge Brijgopal Harkishan Loya

Judge Loya death case will be reopened if 'substantial evidence' found: Maharashtra govt

The Supreme Court had in April 2018 dismissed all the petitions seeking an independent probe into Judge Loya's death, holding that he died of "natural causes".

Jan 9, 2020

Anti-CAA protests LIVE: SC refuses to stay implementation of Citizenship Act

Protests against the Citizenship act have spread across the country, with various varsity students coming forward in support of Jamia Millia Islamia University in Delhi.

Dec 18, 2019

Telecom sector employees seek opportunities outside amid mounting losses

One of the recruiting consulting firms has received around 7,000 profiles of Vodafone Idea and around 5,000 at rival Bharti Airtel

Dec 16, 2019

'Accept without demur': Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan sacked from Ayodhya case

Dhavan had vehemently argued the case for more than two weeks in the 40 day hearing of the matter.

Dec 3, 2019

Watch | Sabarimala: Trupti's arrival in Kochi sparks protests, Bindu attacked with pepper spray

Earlier on January 2, Bindu Ammini a lecturer at Kerala's Kannur University entered the Sabarimala shrine to offer prayers.

Nov 26, 2019

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