Supreme Court

Senior counsel Rajeev Dhavan gives up practice, citing humiliation

Chief Justice Misra had last week voiced strong objection to the conduct of certain senior counsel raising their voices during hearing at the conclusion of Delhi government's plea and also the Ayodhya matter.

Dec 11, 2017

India-New Zealand 3rd T20I: Sreesanth is disappointed with BCCI again; here is why

Sreesanth wants major help from the Supreme Court and get his cricket ban lifted.

Nov 6, 2017

SC wants special courts and speedy trials for MPs and MLAs in criminal cases; EC bats for lifetime ban

Politics may no longer be a resort for scoundrels as the Supreme Court tries to push through reforms like speedy trial of criminal cases against MPs and MLAs.

Nov 1, 2017

Evading taxes? IT dept may soon descend on you as it gears up to open old files and closed cases

The apex court's ruling overturns the CBDT's notification, in which it said that the IT department would not file an appeal if the amount of tax to be recovered is Rs 4 lakh or below.

Oct 31, 2017

Mamata Banerjee moves SC against Aadhaar-linking: More petty politics than genuine concern?

The West Bengal government has moved the Supreme Court against the linking of Aadhaar to social welfare schemes. Read to know why this is more petty politics from Mamata Banerjee than her genuine concern for people.

Oct 28, 2017

Blue Whale Game: Delhi woman's Facebook warning goes viral

SC asks Doordarshan to prepare programme on perils of Blue Whale game

The Blue Whale Challenge, reportedly created by a former convict in Russia, is said to psychologically provoke players to indulge in self-destructive tasks before taking the "winning" step of killing themselves.

Oct 27, 2017

Diwali 2017: Supreme Court refuses to relax firecracker ban

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to modify its October 9 order banning the sale of fire crackers in Delhi and NCR this Diwali. Read to know more.

Oct 13, 2017

Hindu girl's Islam conversion case riles Kerala: Women's Commission to approach SC

The Kerala State Women's Commission on Sunday decided to approach the Supreme Court in the controversial Hadiya case. Read to know more.

Sep 24, 2017

Abolish mosquitoes? Apex court reposes faith in Supreme power

The bench dismissed the petition that also blamed the government for the number of deaths that took place due to mosquito bites.

Sep 23, 2017

Chakma and Hajong refugees: The new citizens of India? [VIDEO]

Besides ongoing row over the central government's plans to deport Rohingya Muslims, another refugee crisis is boiling in the border state of Arunachal Pradesh.

Sep 19, 2017

Six-month cooling period prior to granting divorce can be waived, rules SC

In an attempt to explore the possibility of cohabitation or settlement, the 1955 Hindu Marriage Act grants a statutory cooling period of six months, between first and last motion of for seeking divorce by mutual consent, to the estranged couple.

Sep 13, 2017

Pay up or begone, Supreme Court tells managements of defaulting firms

SC ruled in favour of ICICI Bank in the case of Innoventive Industries which owes banks over Rs 950 crore.

Sep 2, 2017

'No blanket compensation for religious structures damaged in 2002 Gujarat violence'

The court agreed on an ex-gratia payment of Rs 50,000 as in the case of residential and commercial properties that suffered damage.

Aug 29, 2017

Justice Dipak Misra sworn in as Chief Justice of India

Justice Misra was administered the oath of office by President Ram Nath Kovind at a function in the Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Aug 28, 2017

'Super rich' husband directed to pay estranged wife Rs 4 lakh per month

The Judge said the applicant could not be denied the benefits of the businessman's increased income.

Aug 28, 2017

Right to Privacy verdict: Sexual orientation is a fundamental right, says SC in landmark judgement

The landmark judgement by the nine-judge bench said the rights of the LGBT and sexual minorities are not "so-called" but are "real rights founded on sound constitutional doctrine".

Aug 25, 2017

Supreme Court says privacy is a fundamental right; what happens to Aadhaar-linking now?

The Supreme Court on Thursday, August 24, said privacy was a fundamental right. Read to know what that means for Aadhaar.

Aug 24, 2017

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SC strikes down triple talaq: Read the full text of the verdict here

In a historic judgement passed by the Supreme Court, the instant triple talaq has been declared unconstitutional. Read the full text of the verdict here.

Aug 22, 2017

SC suspends 'triple talaq' for 6 months: All you need to know about the landmark judgement

Three of the five judges on the panel have opposed the practice of triple talaq and said that it is unconstitutional. The court has struck down triple talaq by a 3:2 majority.

Aug 22, 2017

End of Talaq, Talaq, Talaq: Supreme Court strikes down practice as unconstitutional by 3:2 majority

The Supreme Court on Tuesday declared the practice of instant triple talaq as void, illegal and unconstitutional as it is against the tenets of the Holy Quran and also violates the Sharia law.

Aug 22, 2017

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Supreme Court

Senior counsel Rajeev Dhavan gives up practice, citing humiliation

India-New Zealand 3rd T20I: Sreesanth is disappointed with BCCI again; here is why

SC wants special courts and speedy trials for MPs and MLAs in criminal cases; EC bats for lifetime ban

Evading taxes? IT dept may soon descend on you as it gears up to open old files and closed cases

Mamata Banerjee moves SC against Aadhaar-linking: More petty politics than genuine concern?

SC asks Doordarshan to prepare programme on perils of Blue Whale game

Diwali 2017: Supreme Court refuses to relax firecracker ban

Hindu girl's Islam conversion case riles Kerala: Women's Commission to approach SC

Abolish mosquitoes? Apex court reposes faith in Supreme power

Chakma and Hajong refugees: The new citizens of India? [VIDEO]

Six-month cooling period prior to granting divorce can be waived, rules SC

Pay up or begone, Supreme Court tells managements of defaulting firms

'No blanket compensation for religious structures damaged in 2002 Gujarat violence'

Justice Dipak Misra sworn in as Chief Justice of India

'Super rich' husband directed to pay estranged wife Rs 4 lakh per month

Right to Privacy verdict: Sexual orientation is a fundamental right, says SC in landmark judgement

Supreme Court says privacy is a fundamental right; what happens to Aadhaar-linking now?

SC strikes down triple talaq: Read the full text of the verdict here

SC suspends 'triple talaq' for 6 months: All you need to know about the landmark judgement

End of Talaq, Talaq, Talaq: Supreme Court strikes down practice as unconstitutional by 3:2 majority

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Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious