Supreme Court

Atul Subhash suicide case: Wife absconds, K'taka Police arrest her mother, brother

Karnataka Police have arrested the mother-in-law and brother-in-law of late Atul Subhash, who committed suicide on December 9 over alleged demand by his wife's family for Rs 3 crore as settlement.

Dec 13, 2024

Congress leader files petition in SC for verification of EVMs used in Haryana polls

A Congress leader has filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking verification of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) used during Haryana Assembly polls.

Dec 12, 2024

No fresh suit to be registered under Places of Worship Act till further orders: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered that no fresh suits would be registered under the Places of Worship Act in the country, and in the pending cases, no final or effective orders would be passed till further orders of the Apex Court.

Dec 12, 2024

SC imposes Rs 5 lakh costs on employer for taking wage and termination dispute to arbitration

The Supreme Court has imposed Rs 5 lakh costs on an employer for dragging a wage dispute and legality of termination of an employee to arbitral proceedings.

Dec 12, 2024

3-judge Special Bench of SC to hear today pleas against Places of Worship Act

A three-judge Special Bench of the Supreme Court is slated to hear on Thursday a clutch of petitions challenging the validity of certain provisions of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.

Dec 12, 2024

Places of Worship Act: Mathura Shahi Eidgah mosque files intervention application in SC

A day ahead of the crucial hearing in the Supreme Court on pleas challenging the validity of the Places of Worship Act, 1991, the Committee of Management of Mathura's Shahi Masjid Eidgah, on Wednesday, filed an intervention application, saying that the law was enacted by Parliament in the interest of the country's progress, which has stood the test of time for more than 33 years.

Dec 11, 2024

Delhi liquor policy scam: SC to hear today Sisodia's plea to relax bail condition

The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Wednesday a plea filed by senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia seeking relaxation of the bail condition requiring him to report to the Investigating Officer semi-weekly.

Dec 11, 2024

SC frowns upon 'glaring state of affairs' in Mathura's temples

The Supreme Court has frowned upon "the glaring state of affairs" prevailing in Uttar Pradesh, particularly, in Mathura, with regard to the administration of the trusts of temples.

Dec 10, 2024

'Have taken note': SC on controversial speech of Allahabad HC judge

The Supreme Court said it has taken note of the controversial speech given by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, a sitting judge of the Allahabad High Court.

Dec 10, 2024

Man dies by suicide in Bengaluru; marital discord suspected

A man died by suicide here at his residence in Manjunatha Layout, the police said on Monday, adding that he also left behind an over 40-page suicide note.

Dec 9, 2024

SC declines to entertain fresh plea to clear blockage by farmers, farmer unions in Punjab

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a fresh plea seeking directions to immediately clear the blockage of national as well as state highways in Punjab, which "alleged farmers and farmer unions" have blocked permanently for an indefinite period.

Dec 9, 2024

Approach EC, says SC on PIL to bring political parties under anti-sexual harassment law

The Supreme Court disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking the inclusion of political parties under the anti-sexual harassment law.

Dec 9, 2024

'People don't vote for those who sit at home': Eknath Shinde's dig at Uddhav Thackeray

Deputy Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena supremo Eknath Shinde on Sunday countered NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar's statement over the disparity between votes received and seats won by various parties in the November 20 Assembly elections

Dec 8, 2024

SC to hear PIL for bringing political parties under anti-sexual harassment law tomorrow

The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking the inclusion of political parties under the anti-sexual harassment law.

Dec 8, 2024

SC to hear on Monday plea against 'procedural lapses' in CLAT 2025

The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday a plea challenging the "procedural lapses" and "unequal treatment of candidates" during the conduct of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2025, the entrance examination for admission to 5-year integrated LL.B. and LL.M. programmes at National Law Universities (NLUs).

Dec 8, 2024

CCI Urges Supreme Court to Consolidate Amazon, Flipkart Cases

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has made a significant move by urging the Supreme Court to consolidate all cases against e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart. This is part of an effort to expedite the ongoing antitrust probe.

Dec 8, 2024

Special Bench of SC to hear pleas against Places of Worship Act on Dec 12

The Supreme Court has notified a three-judge Special Bench to hear a clutch of petitions challenging the validity of certain provisions of Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.

Dec 7, 2024

Malayalam actor Siddique arrested, released on bail

A court in the Kerala capital on Friday granted bail to actor Siddique after the state police's special investigation team recorded his arrest in the case filed on an actress' complaint that she was raped by him some years back.

Dec 6, 2024

Schools in Delhi to resume physical classes as SC eases anti-pollution curbs

All government and private schools in the national capital will resume physical classes with immediate effect after the Directorate of Education (DoE) has issued a circular.

Dec 6, 2024

Justice Manmohan takes oath as SC judge

Justice Manmohan, Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, has been sworn in as a judge of the Supreme Court. His appointment was cleared by the Centre following a recommendation by the Supreme Court Collegium.

Dec 5, 2024