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Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, BJP and 6 states for violating its guidelines on public advertisements

AAP MLA Sanjeev Jha had filed a plea in the top court alleging that BJP-ruled state governments were misusing public money by promoting political personalities through public advertisements.

Aug 31, 2018

Supreme Court grants married woman her wish; lets her choose parents over husband

Replying to the bench, Anjali said that she was of legal age and even though she had married Arya, she wanted to stay with her parents now. She also mentioned that she was not being forced by her parents to say so.

Aug 28, 2018

Supreme Court issues notice to WhatsApp over appointment of grievance officer

Responding to the plea that sought direction to restrain WhatsApp from proceeding with its payments systems unless it fully complied with RBI's provisions, the court has sought a response from WhatsApp, Law, Finance and IT ministries.

Aug 27, 2018

NOTA cannot be used in Rajya Sabha elections, rules Supreme Court

The SC bench was replying to a plea filed by Shailesh Manubhai Parmar, who was the Congress's chief whip in the Gujarat assembly during the last Rajya Sabha elections.

Aug 21, 2018

Over 350 Indian Army personnel likely to move Supreme Court against AFSPA 'dilution'

Recently, a Supreme Court bench, headed by Justice Madan Lokur had pulled up the CBI direction due to the delays in filing the FIRs against Manipur police commandos and armed forces personnel.

Aug 14, 2018

SC condemns violence during protests; promises fast-track action against offenders

In wake of the recent acts of vandalism in the country, an angry apex court said that it will not wait for the government to amend the existing law.

Aug 10, 2018

Will MSK Prasad-led selection committee last till the end of England Test series?

On Thursday, the Supreme Court modified an October 2016 order on streamlining the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and its direction on 'one vote for one association'.

Aug 10, 2018

BCCI revises pay scales of national selectors: Here's how much they earn now

As per the new structure, the members of the selection committee will now receive Rs 90 lakh per annum while chief selector will be paid Rs 1 crore.

Aug 9, 2018

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

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