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Chidambaram wanted specs, medicines, western toilet in jail

Chidambaram wanted specs, medicines, western toilet in jail

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

He has moved another application for direction to jail authorities to provide adequate security considering that he has Z category security.

SC refuses to pause demolitions across states

SC refuses to pause demolitions across states

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

The apex court said it cannot pass an omnibus order preventing authorities from taking action.

SC concludes hearing on 10 pc quota for EWS, reserves verdict

SC concludes hearing on 10 pc quota for EWS, reserves verdict

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on a batch of pleas challenging the validity of the 103rd Constitution amendment providing 10 per cent reservation to economically weaker sections (EWS) persons in admissions and government jobs.

SC calls Morbi bridge collapse enormous tragedy, asks HC to monitor probe

SC calls Morbi bridge collapse enormous tragedy, asks HC to monitor probe

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice Hima Kohli said that as a division bench headed by the Gujarat high court Chief Justice has already taken a suo motu note of the incident and has passed several orders, it will not hear the petitions as of now.

'Freebie' shouldn't be confused with genuine welfare measures: SC

'Freebie' shouldn't be confused with genuine welfare measures: SC

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Political parties and individuals cannot be prevented from making poll promises aimed at fulfilling the constitutional mandate and the term 'freebie' should not be confused with genuine welfare measures, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday.

SC refuses to review scrapping of Kafeel Khan's detention under NSA

SC refuses to review scrapping of Kafeel Khan's detention under NSA

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde, which was hearing the Uttar Pradesh government's plea challenging the high court's September 1 verdict, said it is 'a good judgment'.

SC dismisses army mens plea challenging FIR against armed forces

SC dismisses army mens plea challenging FIR against armed forces

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The Centre supported the pleas before a bench of Justices Madan B Lokur and U U Lalit against the lodging of FIRs against members of the armed forces in AFSPA-enforced areas.

SC stays Kerala HC proceedings on plea against 10% EWS quota

SC stays Kerala HC proceedings on plea against 10% EWS quota

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli also issued notice on the plea filed by the Centre seeking transfer of the case from the high court to the apex court which had earlier referred to the similar case for adjudication to a five-judge Constitution bench.

Panic bigger problem than virus: SC on migrant exodus

Panic bigger problem than virus: SC on migrant exodus

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

The SC sought a status report from the Centre by Tuesday on the measures taken in view of the large-scale migration of labourers from cities

SC to hear Aarey case on Aug 10; metro corp says no trees cut afresh

SC to hear Aarey case on Aug 10; metro corp says no trees cut afresh

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Mehta said some bushes were there on the ground which have been cleared and some branches were trimmed so that vehicles could pass on an approach road there.

SC says 15 days enough for states to transport migrants home

SC says 15 days enough for states to transport migrants home

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, SK Kaul and MR Shah took note of the submissions of the Centre and state governments on steps taken so far to mitigate the miseries of the migrant workers stranded across the country during the Covid-19 lockdown.

SC allows Mumbai Metro to seek nod for felling 84 trees at Aarey

SC allows Mumbai Metro to seek nod for felling 84 trees at Aarey

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday permitted the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd to pursue its plea with the relevant authority for felling 84 trees at Mumbai's Aarey Colony for constructing train ramps at its car shed project, saying it cannot be "oblivious of serious dislocation" which may be caused in projects involving "large public funds".

SC to hear plea on Central Vista project's land use change on Nov 16

SC to hear plea on Central Vista project's land use change on Nov 16

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned to November 16 the hearing on a petition challenging the change in land use of a plot where the new official residences of the vice-president and the prime minister are stipulated as part of the ambitious Central Vista project in Lutyens' Delhi.

Delhi HC refuses to stay Ishrat Jahan probe officer's dismissal

Delhi HC refuses to stay Ishrat Jahan probe officer's dismissal

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The Delhi high court on Monday refused to stay the Centre's order dismissing Satish Chandra Verma, a senior IPS officer who had assisted the CBI in its probe in the Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case, a month before his scheduled retirement.

Giving last chance to reply on PIL for identifying minorities: SC to Centre

Giving last chance to reply on PIL for identifying minorities: SC to Centre

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court Friday granted the 'last opportunity' to the Centre to file its reply on a public interest litigation seeking directions for framing of guidelines identifying minorities at the state level as Hindus are in a minority in 10 states and are not able to avail the benefits of schemes meant for minorities.

Review of PMLA verdict: SC seeks Centre's response

Review of PMLA verdict: SC seeks Centre's response

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The apex court issued notice to the Centre on the plea seeking re-examination of its verdict which upheld the ED's powers relating to arrest, attachment of property involved in money laundering, search, and seizure under the PMLA.

Why can't Centre call all-party meet on 'serious issue' of freebies, asks SC

Why can't Centre call all-party meet on 'serious issue' of freebies, asks SC

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said there must be a "debate" on the "serious" issue relating to the practice of political parties promising freebies and asked why cannot the Centre call for an all-party meeting on it.

INX scam: CBI seeks 5 more days custody of Chidambaram

INX scam: CBI seeks 5 more days custody of Chidambaram

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

He was produced before the court after the Supreme Court refused to entertain his plea challenging the Delhi high court order which had dismissed his anticipatory bail plea in the corruption case lodged by the CBI arising out of the INX Media scam.

NEET-PG admission: SC to hear plea on EWS quota on Wednesday

NEET-PG admission: SC to hear plea on EWS quota on Wednesday

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear on Wednesday a plea related to the economically weaker section quota in NEET-PG admissions, after the Centre sought urgent hearing in the matter.

SC to CBI: Produce evidence to get Rajeev Kumar's custody

SC to CBI: Produce evidence to get Rajeev Kumar's custody

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

SC asks CBI to satisfy it that its request for seeking custodial interrogation of Kumar was bona fide and was in interest of justice.

Vijay Mallya sentenced to 4-month jail in contempt case, fined Rs 2000

Vijay Mallya sentenced to 4-month jail in contempt case, fined Rs 2000

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday awarded a four-month sentence to fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, accused in a bank loan default case of over Rs 9,000 crore involving his defunct Kingfisher Airlines, in a contempt case.

SC overturns HC's acquittal order, allows Saibaba to file fresh bail plea

SC overturns HC's acquittal order, allows Saibaba to file fresh bail plea

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

A Supreme Court bench of Justice M R Shah and Justice Bela M Trivedi in a special sitting on Saturday upheld the Maharashtra government's plea and suspended the Bombay high court order acquitting former Delhi University Professor G N Saibaba in a case relating to his alleged Maoist links.

SC confirms Rs 25 lakh penalty on petitioner, says message has to go out

SC confirms Rs 25 lakh penalty on petitioner, says message has to go out

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The bench said it is not inclined to show any indulgence in this application.

SC asks Centre to make portal for Ukraine returned medical students

SC asks Centre to make portal for Ukraine returned medical students

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday suggested that the Centre assist the medical students who had returned to the country from Ukraine in view of the war with Russia by creating a web portal giving details of the foreign universities, where they could complete their courses as per the government's academic mobility programme.

Outgoing CJI UU Lalit turns nostalgic on last working day

Outgoing CJI UU Lalit turns nostalgic on last working day

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Outgoing Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit turned nostalgic on Monday as he recalled his journey of nearly 37 years in the Supreme Court, saying he enjoyed his stint both as a lawyer and a judge.

Ganguly, Shah can retain top BCCI posts after SC nod

Ganguly, Shah can retain top BCCI posts after SC nod

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed modification of BCCI's constitution and paved the way for its president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah to continue in office without having to serve the mandatory cooling-off period.

PM Cares not govt fund, 3rd party info can't be revealed, Centre tells HC

PM Cares not govt fund, 3rd party info can't be revealed, Centre tells HC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The affidavit was filed in response to a petition seeking a direction to declare the PM CARES Fund a 'State' under the Constitution to ensure transparency in its functioning.

Will chief election commissioner act against PM if there are allegations, SC asks

Will chief election commissioner act against PM if there are allegations, SC asks

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Underlining the importance of having a chief election commissioner who is "independent and a man of character", the Supreme Court on Wednesday wondered will it not be a case of "complete breakdown of system" if the CEC does not act against the prime minister in case there are allegations against him.

Hijab ban: SC asks if right to practice religion can be taken to school

Hijab ban: SC asks if right to practice religion can be taken to school

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

A person has a right to practise religion but the question is whether it can be taken to a school which has a prescribed uniform, the Supreme Court observed on Monday while hearing the Karnataka hijab ban row.

SC orders Navlakha house arrest within 24 hours, with additional security measures

SC orders Navlakha house arrest within 24 hours, with additional security measures

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected the NIA's application and ordered social activist Gautam Navlakha to be put under house arrest within 24-hours after shifting him from Taloja jail in Navi Mumbai.

SC asks Centre to seek reports from 8 states on alleged attacks on Christians

SC asks Centre to seek reports from 8 states on alleged attacks on Christians

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Hima Kohli said an attack on individuals does not mean it is an attack on the community but it needs to verify the claims of any such incident if it is made in the public interest litigation.

SC dismisses interim bail plea of Shivinder Singh

SC dismisses interim bail plea of Shivinder Singh

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the plea for interim bail of former Fortis Healthcare promoter Shivinder Mohan Singh who along with others is accused of misappropriating Rs 2,397 crore of Religare Finvest Ltd (RFL) funds. Singh had sought interim bail for a short period on "humanitarian grounds" for helping his ailing mother to take part in the last rituals of his maternal uncle, who died on March 8 in Haryana. "We are of the opinion that the presence of the accused was not a must...," said a bench of Justices M R Shah and B V Nagarathna while dismissing the plea.

No Ganesh festival at Bengaluru Idgah ground, rules SC, orders status quo

No Ganesh festival at Bengaluru Idgah ground, rules SC, orders status quo

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations will not be held at Bengaluru's Idgah Maidan, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday while refusing to grant permission for the function and ordered status quo on the plot by both parties. Noting that no such function as Ganesh Chaturthi was organised at Idgah Maidan for the past 200 years, the top court asked the parties to approach the Karnataka high court for the resolution of the dispute.

SC denies temporary release to jailed Maha leaders to vote in council polls

SC denies temporary release to jailed Maha leaders to vote in council polls

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

The Supreme Court Monday declined the plea of jailed Nationalist Congress Party leaders and MLAs Nawab Malik and Anil Deshmukh seeking temporary release from prison to cast their votes in the Maharashtra legislative council election.

Rs 4315 cr provided for creating more seats, SC hearing on EWS quota told

Rs 4315 cr provided for creating more seats, SC hearing on EWS quota told

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The decision to grant 10 per cent EWS quota in admissions will not impact the availability of seats for the general and reserved categories as 2,13,766 additional seats will be added to those already existing in higher educational institutions, the Centre Tuesday told the Supreme Court while defending the 103rd constitution amendment.

SC issues notice to Karnataka govt over hijab ban

SC issues notice to Karnataka govt over hijab ban

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The bench pulled up some of the petitioners, who sought adjournment in the matter, and said it would not permit "this kind of forum shopping".

SC lauds Mumbai model of oxygen management, asks Delhi to speak to BMC

SC lauds Mumbai model of oxygen management, asks Delhi to speak to BMC

Rediff.com5 May 2021

The Supreme Court Wednesday lauded the efforts of Maharashtra authorities in ensuring oxygen supply to Covid patients in Mumbai and asked the Centre and the Delhi government to talk with the civic body officials of that city to learn about augmenting and managing the supply.

Pendency of cases huge challenge: Outgoing CJI Ramana

Pendency of cases huge challenge: Outgoing CJI Ramana

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Terming pendency of cases a 'huge challenge', Chief Justice of India N V Ramana on Friday expressed regret for not being able to pay much attention to issues of listing and posting of matters for hearing in the Supreme Court.

Bilkis case: SC says govt reply bulky, lacks factual statements

Bilkis case: SC says govt reply bulky, lacks factual statements

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday remarked the Gujarat government's reply to pleas challenging the remission granted to 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang-rape case is very bulky wherein a series of judgments have been quoted but factual statements are missing.

HC rejects Tarun Tejpal's plea for in-camera hearing

HC rejects Tarun Tejpal's plea for in-camera hearing

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Tejpal's lawyer said his client might have to say something which might expose certain facts in relation which should not be published in the media.