Supreme Court

Taj Mahal: Visiting the monument of love now gets more expensive

The Archeological Survey of India (ASI) has increased the visitor's fee to visit one of the iconic landmarks in India. Visitors from other countries will also have to pay a hefty fee.

Aug 9, 2018

Dump untreated garbage in front of LG's house, says Supreme Court on waste management in Delhi

The Supreme Court also asked the civic bodies to explore effective steps to deal with the situation and made it clear that garbage cannot be picked from one place and dumped at another.

Aug 7, 2018

Supreme Court adjourns hearing of Article 35A until August 27

Article 35A grants special rights and privileges to the residents of Jammu and Kashmir.

Aug 6, 2018

'Surveillance state' fears force govt to withdraw plans for blanket monitoring of social media

The Centre has decided to abandon plans to create a Social Media Communications Hub that would monitor all content on the internet after a Supreme Court bench called it a plan to create a surveillance state.

Aug 3, 2018

Uttarakhand Chief Justice KM Joseph elevated as SC judge; to join with Indira Banerjee, Vineet Saran

Uttarakhand High Court Chief Justice KM Joseph's name was recommended in January but was not cleared when Union Law Ministry approved Indu Malhotra's elevation in April.

Aug 3, 2018

Nepotism, lack of representation in Allahabad HC judge selection; Centre to intervene

The government had sent proof to the Supreme Court claiming that 11 of the 33 proposed names for judgeship had links to retired or sitting judges and politicians.

Aug 1, 2018

Paswan needs lecture on constitution: Subramanian Swamy

While reacting to the statement of Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) leader Ram Vilas Paswan who had said that we want the Centre to bring an ordinance about SC/ST Act but it couldn't be done.

Jul 28, 2018

Temple board says Hindus targeted during SC hearing on Sabarimala

Arguing that Hindus were targeted during its arguments at the Supreme Court on Tuesday, the Devaswom board said that women are barred from entering Mosques as well but no case has been filed in that regard.

Jul 24, 2018

Supreme Court lifts 'blanket ban' on peaceful protests at Jantar Mantar, Boat Club

The apex court has ordered the Delhi Police to prepare rules in accordance with the areas around the buildings where the people can peacefully hold such events.

Jul 23, 2018

Cows get better treatment than Alwar lynching victim; Rajasthan govt gets notice for contempt of court

Police apathy aggravates the lynching horror in Rajasthan's Alwar. While the victim fought for life, the police took care of the seized cows.

Jul 23, 2018

Supreme Court makes 3 and 5-year third-party insurance mandatory

After a review by a court-appointed committee, the Supreme Court has ordered all third-party insurance companies to increase their coverage duration from one year to four years for four-wheelers and five years for two-wheelers.

Jul 22, 2018

SC overrules temple authorities, says women can enter Sabarimala

A five-member bench has ruled that women should be allowed to enter the Sabarimala temple. The temple authorities are yet to make their defence.

Jul 19, 2018

Should green flag with crescent be banned? The Centre should decide now

A bench of Justice AK Sikri and Justice Ashim Bhushan asked Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, to seek instructions from the government on the issue and posted it for hearing after two weeks.

Jul 16, 2018

Supreme Court's sucker punch at govt -- Demolish Taj Mahal

Supreme Court comes down heavily on Centre, UP government and ASI for failing to do enough to protect the Taj Mahal. The apex court directed the government to create a plan of action to restore the beauty of the Taj.

Jul 11, 2018

Supreme Court to hear Delhi government's plea on services next week

After ruling by the apex court last week on the governance of Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal sought to transfer several officials, but the move has been stalled by the Lt. Governor.

Jul 10, 2018

Arvind Kejriwal welcomed the Supreme Court ruling in favour of the Delhi Government

Arvind Kejriwal welcomes Supreme Court ruling in favour of Delhi

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal welcomed the Supreme Court ruling and said the order should be implemented in "letter and spirit".

Jul 5, 2018

Rajinikanth's wife pulled up by Supreme Court over non-payment of dues to Bengaluru-based Ad Bureau

Warning Latha Rajinikanth for failing to clear the dues, the apex court stated, "If the pending dues are not paid, you will have to face trial."

Jul 3, 2018

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Explore Hydrogen-run buses over electric: Supreme Court to Delhi government

It's been 20 years since the Supreme Court directed conversion of all public transport buses, taxis and auto rickshaws CNG to reduce the deteriorating quality of air in Delhi. But according to a bench of Justices, hydrogen-run buses are more cost effective.

Jul 3, 2018

Constitutionality of Kejriwal's strike questioned, SC refuses to intervene

PIL filed by Hari Nath Ram at the Delhi HC on the grounds that the strike has crippled the administration, but the case will only be heard on June 22. A petition was filed in SC to expedite the hearing, but apex court refuses to hold an urgent hearing.

Jun 19, 2018

CLAT 2018 counselling begins: Supreme Court refuses to interfere

The Supreme Court refused to interfere in the process after an order by the vacation bench, headed by Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel and also comprising Justice Ashok Bhushan on May 11.

Jun 13, 2018

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