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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

Ayodhya verdict: AIMPLB to seek review plea, rejects 5-acre alternative land offer

Senior AIMPLB member Zafaryab Jilani said the case had been filed on behalf of all Muslims and the board was representing the sentiments of the community which wanted to exercise its constitutional rights.

Nov 18, 2019

Sabarimala: Shrine opens today, security tightened; No protection for women without 'court order'

Over 10,000 police personnel have been posted in phases in and around the hill temple during the Sabarimala pilgrimage season.

Nov 16, 2019

Our Judgements are not to be played with: SC warns Solicitor General Tushar Mehta

The SC bench, comprising Justice RF Nariman and Justice S Ravindra Bhat, found that the petition against DK Shivakumar was a copy of the petition against P Chidambaram.

Nov 15, 2019

Relief for DK Shivakumar: Supreme Court dismisses ED's plea challenging Delhi HC judgment

The apex court refuted earlier reports that claimed a notice was issued to Shivakumar after hearing ED's appeal.

Nov 15, 2019

Supreme Court verdict on Sabarimala: Kerala Police deploys 10,000 personnel

The Supreme Court on November 14, will pronounce the judgments on the review petitions filed on the issue of entry of women of all age groups into the Sabarimala temple.

Nov 13, 2019

Ayodhya verdict: Why SC rejected Nirmohi Akhara's claims on shebait rights

The Supreme Court observed that the course of dealing with the maintainability of Suit No. 5 hinged on the question of whether Nirmohi Akhara was a shebait, and whether it had acted in a manner prejudicial to the interests of the idol.

Nov 12, 2019

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