Supreme Court

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

SC reserves judgment on Partha Chatterjee's bail plea in Bengal school job scam case

The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict on the bail plea of former West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee in connection with the money laundering case linked to the alleged cash-for-school-job scam case.

Dec 4, 2024

NEET-PG exam: Hearing adjourned in SC till December 10

The Supreme Court on Tuesday deferred the hearing on a petition challenging the lack of transparency in the conduct of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET)-PG 2024.

Dec 4, 2024

CJI Khanna recuses himself from pleas challenging law on appointment of CEC, ECs

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday recused himself from hearing a clutch of petitions challenging the Chief Election Commissioner and the other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Condition of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023 – which excludes the CJI from the process of appointment of top officials of the Election Commission.

Dec 3, 2024

Justice Vibhu Bakhru appointed Acting Chief Justice of Delhi HC

The Centre on Tuesday issued a notification appointing Justice Vibhu Bakhru as Acting Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, shortly after the elevation of incumbent Chief Justice Manmohan to the Supreme Court was cleared.

Dec 3, 2024

Supreme Court stays death sentence in Ranchi student rape-murder case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the death sentence of 30-year-old Rahul Raj, alias Rocky Raj, convicted in the sensational 2016 rape and murder case of a 19-year-old BTech student in Jharkhand's Ranchi.

Dec 3, 2024

SC summons Chief Secretaries of Delhi, NCR states over failure to pay compensation to construction workers

The Supreme Court on Monday summoned Chief Secretaries of Delhi and the adjoining NCR states of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Rajasthan over failure to pay subsistence allowance to construction workers when construction activities have been paused under the GRAP-IV regulations.

Dec 2, 2024

SC adjourns hearing on Partha Chatterjee's bail plea in cash-for-school job scam

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned hearing on the bail plea of former West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee in connection with the money laundering case linked to the alleged cash-for-school job scam.

Dec 2, 2024