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Love jihad case: Hadiya returns to college, will resume classes as Akhila

Love jihad case: Hadiya returns to college, will resume classes as Akhila

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Principal Kannan said no special treatment will be accorded to Hadiya at the hostel.

TN files caveat in SC to defend its ordinance on Jallikattu

TN files caveat in SC to defend its ordinance on Jallikattu

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Tamil Nadu government's standing counsel Yogesh Kanna confirmed the development and said the state has urged the apex court that it should be heard if anyone challenges the newly promulgated ordinance.

BCCI vs Lodha panel: Attorney General urges SC to recall order

BCCI vs Lodha panel: Attorney General urges SC to recall order

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

The Attorney General of India Mukul Rohatgi, on Friday, asked the Supreme to recall its order on the BCCI in the case regarding the Lodha recommendations to be followed by the Indian cricket board.

UK clears Padmavati, but makers say won't release sans CBFC nod

UK clears Padmavati, but makers say won't release sans CBFC nod

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

'As the film was suppose to release on December 1, there are over 50 countries where this process (of certification) is on.'

Once criminality goes, stigma against LGBTQ will also go: SC on Section 377

Once criminality goes, stigma against LGBTQ will also go: SC on Section 377

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Observing that an environment has been created in the Indian society over the years that has led to deep-rooted discrimination against the community, a five-judge constitution bench, hearing petitions seeking decriminalisation of 158-year-old colonial law under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, said discrimination against such people has also adversely impacted their mental health.

Delhi 2012 gang rape convicts to hang, SC rejects review plea

Delhi 2012 gang rape convicts to hang, SC rejects review plea

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The apex court said the death row convicts failed to point out 'error apparent on the face of record' in the judgment.

The man who wants Section 377 scrapped

The man who wants Section 377 scrapped

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

'The reality is that 377 compromises the freedom and affects many of us adversely,' Navtej Singh Johar tells Manavi Kapur.

SC to consider setting up larger bench on pleas against nikah halala, polygamy

SC to consider setting up larger bench on pleas against nikah halala, polygamy

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

The government had said on Friday that it would oppose the practice of nikah halala when the top court examines its legal validity.

The year in four faces

The year in four faces

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Urjit Patel, Binny Bansal, Nirav Modi and Rahul Gandhi personify the big trends that defined 2018. Well, almost...

SC refuses to stay release of Padmavati

SC refuses to stay release of Padmavati

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

The SC said there were enough guidelines to be followed by the censor board to grant certification of a film before its release

SC terms order extending protection to Teesta as a 'mistake'

SC terms order extending protection to Teesta as a 'mistake'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

The Supreme Court on Monday termed as "mistake" its earlier order extending interim protection from arrest granted to Teesta Setalvad and her husband, indicating that the relief was granted by a two-judge bench earlier instead of three.

Kerala's Hadiya safe, willing to appear before SC on Nov 27

Kerala's Hadiya safe, willing to appear before SC on Nov 27

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Hadiya is at the centre of a nationwide controversy after her marriage with a Muslim man.

SC seeks Centre's reply on pleas against Aadhaar Act

SC seeks Centre's reply on pleas against Aadhaar Act

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

The bench said final hearing in all Aadhaar-related issues would start before another bench in the last week of this month.

SC allows Centre to withdraw forces from trouble-hit Darjeeling

SC allows Centre to withdraw forces from trouble-hit Darjeeling

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Observing that law and order was a "state subject", a bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra stayed the Calcutta high court order restraining the Centre from relocating the paramilitary forces from the state's strife-torn districts and asked the state government to respond to the Centre's appeal within a week.

Ayodhya: Hindu Mahasabha seeks review of 5-acre plot to Muslims

Ayodhya: Hindu Mahasabha seeks review of 5-acre plot to Muslims

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

While, Mahasabha plea seeks 'limited review' of the verdict, another review plea has been filed by activists.

Constitution Bench to decide if ministers can air personal views on official matters

Constitution Bench to decide if ministers can air personal views on official matters

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

The apex court had earlier said it would consider whether the fundamental right of speech and expression would be governed under reasonable restriction of decency or morality or whether other preferred fundamental rights would also have an impact on it.

Centre moves SC on Uttarakhand verdict

Centre moves SC on Uttarakhand verdict

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi mentioned the appeal before a bench comprising Justices Dipak Misra and Shiva Kirti Singh, which asked him to approach the Registry for listing it for hearing on Friday itself.

People present in SC clapped, cheered as judges delivered verdict

People present in SC clapped, cheered as judges delivered verdict

Rediff.com6 May 2017

In the 17th minute, Justice Misra read out the concluding part stating that Delhi high court has correctly confirmed the death penalty.

Can't have gladiator type sport in India: SC on Jallikattu

Can't have gladiator type sport in India: SC on Jallikattu

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Questioning the Centre for its notification allowing use of bulls in events like Jallikattu, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said India cannot "import Roman gladiator type sport".

Decide plea against Sreesanth's discharge in IPL spot-fixing: SC to Delhi HC

Decide plea against Sreesanth's discharge in IPL spot-fixing: SC to Delhi HC

Rediff.com15 May 2018

The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, asked the Delhi High Court to decide by July end the appeal challenging a trial court order discharging several cricketers, including S Sreesanth, in the sensational IPL spot-fixing case.

Jaya interacting, progressing gradually: Hospital

Jaya interacting, progressing gradually: Hospital

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The hospital said she 'continues to be under treatment and observation for all vital parameters, respiratory support and passive physiotherapy'.

Cauvery: Centre in contempt for not framing water distribution scheme

Cauvery: Centre in contempt for not framing water distribution scheme

Rediff.com8 May 2018

The top court directed the Secretary of the Union water resources ministry to personally appear before it on May 14 with a draft of the Cauvery management scheme to implement its verdict on water sharing between four states including Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

Lodha reforms: SC may reconsider one-state, one-vote policy

Lodha reforms: SC may reconsider one-state, one-vote policy

Rediff.com1 May 2018

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the state cricket associations and the Board of Control for Cricket in India office-bearers to give their suggestions on the draft constitution for the apex cricket body, to be approved by it.

Govt confirms, Aadhaar deadline will be extended

Govt confirms, Aadhaar deadline will be extended

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Several petitions have been filed in the apex court challenging the government's move making Aadhaar mandatory for availing benefits of various social welfare schemes.

Nitish Katara murder case: Yadavs sentenced to 25 years

Nitish Katara murder case: Yadavs sentenced to 25 years

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

The SC also sentenced Sukhdev Pehalwan to 20 years.

SC reserves verdict on appeals in December 16 gang rape case

SC reserves verdict on appeals in December 16 gang rape case

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

A three-judge bench headed by Justice Dipak Misra asked the parties concerned to file their written submissions within a week.

NCLAT chair Justice Mukhopadhaya's biggest challenge

NCLAT chair Justice Mukhopadhaya's biggest challenge

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

As NCLAT chair, lack of basic infrastructure remains Justice Mukhopadhaya's biggest challenge. The lack of permanent staff to take down orders in shorthand and later type them out for him to correct is just one among many. In cases where there are a number of intervening parties and applicants, the courtroom is often so jam-packed that even the senior advocates have failed to find place inside.

Manmohan, Chidambaram did not sign impeachment notice

Manmohan, Chidambaram did not sign impeachment notice

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

The Congress, however, downplayed it saying the party did not want to involve its senior leaders in the issue.

The law student who made Supreme Court history

The law student who made Supreme Court history

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

A petition filed by Swapnil Tripathi, a final year student studying at the National Law University, Jodhpur, prompted the Supreme Court to allow live streaming of the opaque proceedings within.

Not in favour of disclosing collegium deliberations: CJI-designate

Not in favour of disclosing collegium deliberations: CJI-designate

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Justice Bobde, 63, also rued the criticism of judges on social media for their judicial actions and said most of the judges, who are not "thick skinned", get perturbed.

SC directs Karnataka to release 15,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu

SC directs Karnataka to release 15,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

The Supreme Court also asked the supervisory committee to decide on Tamil Nadu's plea in ten days from Monday.

Mass rally against Sabarimala verdict; Trupti Desai to visit soon

Mass rally against Sabarimala verdict; Trupti Desai to visit soon

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

Holding placards bearing pictures of Lord Ayyappa and chanting his hymns, the protesters marched through the busy roads of Kochi, the state's commercial hub, after launching the stir from the famed Shiva temple there.

SC to hear Congress plea against NOTA in RS polls

SC to hear Congress plea against NOTA in RS polls

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

On Tuesday, the Congress had approached the EC against NOTA in RS polls.

'Absolutely illegal' for khap panchayats to stall marriage of two adults: SC

'Absolutely illegal' for khap panchayats to stall marriage of two adults: SC

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

It's a relief for inter-faith or inter-caste couples who often face threat to their lives due to their relationship

How can convicts barred from electoral politics decide candidates, asks SC

How can convicts barred from electoral politics decide candidates, asks SC

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The apex court, which was hearing a PIL seeking that convicted persons be restrained from forming and holding posts in political parties for the period they are disqualified under the election law, posted the matter to May 3 for final disposal.

SC seeks clarification from Mysore lab on Maggi samples

SC seeks clarification from Mysore lab on Maggi samples

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

On August 13, Bombay High Court lifted the ban on nine variants of the fast food.

PNB fraud case: Centre, SC at loggerheads

PNB fraud case: Centre, SC at loggerheads

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

There can't be a parallel inquiry and parallel monitoring by the courts, Attorney General K K Venugopal told the court.

Judge Loya may have died due to poisoning: NGO to SC

Judge Loya may have died due to poisoning: NGO to SC

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

'If there was no sign that Loya suffered a heart attack, then what made the judges who were accompanying him believe that he had a heart attack'

SC modifies order, removes buffer against immediate arrests in dowry cases

SC modifies order, removes buffer against immediate arrests in dowry cases

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

The top court said the direction to create family welfare committees in every district and the power conferred in them was 'not in accord with the statutory framework'.

File report on mob lynchings, cow vigilantism within a week: SC to states

File report on mob lynchings, cow vigilantism within a week: SC to states

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

The court granted the last opportunity to the defaulting states and UTs, warning if they did not file their reports within a week, then their home secretaries will have to appear in person before court.