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Can't take media reports as gospel truth, says SC, backs SEBI on Adani probe

Can't take media reports as gospel truth, says SC, backs SEBI on Adani probe

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday said it has no reason to "discredit" SEBI, which probed allegations against the Adani group, as there was no material before it to doubt what the market regulator has done and the court does not have to treat what was set out in the Hindenburg report as a "true state of affairs".

CJI Chandrachud administers oath of office to 5 new SC judges

CJI Chandrachud administers oath of office to 5 new SC judges

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

With the appointment of the five judges, the total number of judges in the apex court has risen to 32, two short of the full strength.

Governors can't keep bills pending indefinitely: SC

Governors can't keep bills pending indefinitely: SC

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The bench said if the governor decides to withhold assent to a bill, then he has to return the bill to the legislature for reconsideration.

Set up delimitation panel for SC/ST quota, SC tells govt

Set up delimitation panel for SC/ST quota, SC tells govt

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

While asking the Centre to set up the delimitation panel, the top court, however, said it cannot direct Parliament to amend or make laws for giving proper representation to other communities that form part of the STs as that would amount to "venturing into the legislative domain".

Choona Review: Not Much Fun!

Choona Review: Not Much Fun!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Choona is too slow, has redundant characters and needless complications, observes Deepa Gahlot.

SC protects ex-Army officer, professor from Manipur FIRs

SC protects ex-Army officer, professor from Manipur FIRs

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted protection from any coercive action to a retired colonel against whom an FIR was lodged by the Manipur police allegedly on the basis of the contents of his book published in January 2022.

What was TN governor doing for 3 years, SC asks on pending bills

What was TN governor doing for 3 years, SC asks on pending bills

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday deferred the hearing on the Tamil Nadu government's plea alleging delay by Governor R N Ravi in granting assent to bills passed by the state assembly to December 1.

SC revives Gyanvapi plea it disposed of 'inadvertently'

SC revives Gyanvapi plea it disposed of 'inadvertently'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday revived a Gyanvapi panel plea it inadvertently disposed of on July 24 while staying an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey on the mosque premises to determine if it was built upon a temple.

Delhi police, Truecaller to ink pact for protecting people from cyber frauds

Delhi police, Truecaller to ink pact for protecting people from cyber frauds

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

In addition to educating Delhiites and holding a joint awareness campaign against cyber frauds, Truecaller will also display official numbers of the Delhi police representatives on the app's government directory services.

Historic! SC begins live-streaming of Constitution bench proceedings

Historic! SC begins live-streaming of Constitution bench proceedings

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

In a first, the Supreme Court on Tuesday began live-streaming its Constitution bench proceedings.

Concerned over pace of development in Himalayas, SC moots expert panel

Concerned over pace of development in Himalayas, SC moots expert panel

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday mooted constituting an expert committee for conducting a "complete and comprehensive" study on the carrying capacity of the Himalayan region in the country, where unplanned development has caused devastation in recent times, terming it a "very important issue".

SC asks poll panel for data of funds received by political parties till Sep 30

SC asks poll panel for data of funds received by political parties till Sep 30

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to produce before it in sealed cover the "up to date" data of funds received by political parties through electoral bonds till September 30, 2023.

Why was West Bengal not included in citizenship law's Sec 6, asks SC

Why was West Bengal not included in citizenship law's Sec 6, asks SC

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre and the Assam government to provide extensive data, including those on the number of Bangladeshi immigrants granted Indian citizenship in Assam between January 1, 1966 and March 25, 1971, while taking note of pleas that illegal immigration has impacted demography and cultural fabric of the border state.

What is Jacqueline Doing With Sonu Sood?

What is Jacqueline Doing With Sonu Sood?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Jacqueline Fernandez is currently in Amritsar for a very special reason.

SC questions immigrants' impact on Assam's demography, culture, seeks data

SC questions immigrants' impact on Assam's demography, culture, seeks data

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought data on the beneficiaries of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act in Assam, saying there was no material before it which could indicate that the effect of granting Indian citizenship to Bangladeshi immigrants between 1966 and 1971 was so great that it impacted the demographic and cultural identity of the border state.

SC to hear pleas for probe into Gujarat fake encounters from 2002 to 2006

SC to hear pleas for probe into Gujarat fake encounters from 2002 to 2006

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The apex court was hearing separate pleas filed in 2007 by senior journalist BG Verghese, and noted lyricist Javed Akhtar and Shabnam Hashmi, seeking a probe into the alleged fake encounters.

Stung by lawyer's email, SC says listening to nation's voice

Stung by lawyer's email, SC says listening to nation's voice

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

It was reacting to lawyer Mathews Nedumpara's email to the top court in which he claimed the apex court has been hearing only constitution bench matters, which have no public interest involved, and not the cases of ordinary citizens.

SC refuses to grant bail to 3 convicts in 2002 Godhra train burning case

SC refuses to grant bail to 3 convicts in 2002 Godhra train burning case

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the bail pleas of three convicts serving life term in the 2002 Godhra train burning case, which plunged Gujarat into one of the worst communal riots, terming it a "very serious incident".

SC shields Hyderabad University professor from Manipur complaints

SC shields Hyderabad University professor from Manipur complaints

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered no coercive steps shall be taken for two weeks against Hyderabad University professor Kham Khan Suan Hausing over two complaints lodged against him in strife-torn Manipur.

SC asks Manipur bar to ensure no one is denied access to courts

SC asks Manipur bar to ensure no one is denied access to courts

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

We are a "people's court" and giving a hearing is part of the healing process, the Supreme Court said on Monday while asking the members of the bar in violence-hit Manipur to ensure no lawyer is denied access to the court proceedings in the state.

SC orders speedy disposal of cases against MPs, MLAs

SC orders speedy disposal of cases against MPs, MLAs

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

The bench said that multiple local factors made it difficult for the top court to "frame uniform or standard guideline for trial courts across the length and breadth of this country" and it left the issue of ensuring speedy trial to the high courts as they have the power of superintendence over the trial courts.

Poll bonds not standalone attempt to curb black money, govt tells SC

Poll bonds not standalone attempt to curb black money, govt tells SC

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The Centre told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that almost every country, including India, was grappling with the problem of use of black money in elections and the electoral bonds scheme was a "conscious attempt" to eradicate the menace of "unclean money" in the poll process.

Confused About Buying Or Leasing A Car?

Confused About Buying Or Leasing A Car?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The advantage of leasing is that you can get a new car every few years. You can also get to drive a high-end car without paying its entire price.

Manipur violence first, says SC, refuses to hear of other states now

Manipur violence first, says SC, refuses to hear of other states now

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday described the violence perpetrated against women in strife-torn Manipur as of "unprecedented magnitude" and refused to consider a plea on similar alleged incidents in opposition-ruled states, such as West Bengal, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Kerala.

Names of 5 new judges to be cleared soon: Govt to SC

Names of 5 new judges to be cleared soon: Govt to SC

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

The bench expressed displeasure over the delay by the Centre in clearing recommendations for transfer of high court judges, saying "it is a very, very serious issue".

'Our Aim Is Housing Finance's Siginficant Role In Economic Growth'

'Our Aim Is Housing Finance's Siginficant Role In Economic Growth'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

'We are working with a few housing finance companies to drive affordable lending because that's where we believe our sweet spot is.'

You can design another system without flaws: CJI on election bonds

You can design another system without flaws: CJI on election bonds

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

The electoral bonds scheme for funding political parties should not become a tool for "legitimisation of quid pro quo" between power centres and people who are benefactors of that power, the Supreme Court said on Thursday as it underscored the need for reducing the cash component in the electoral process.

Selectively anonymous, selectively confidential: SC on poll bonds

Selectively anonymous, selectively confidential: SC on poll bonds

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday said the problem with electoral bonds scheme is that it provides for "selective anonymity" and "selective confidentiality" as the details are available with the State Bank of India (SBI) and can also be accessed by the law enforcement agencies.

SC stops CBI from recording 2 Manipur women's statements

SC stops CBI from recording 2 Manipur women's statements

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud took note of the submissions by lawyer Nizam Pasha, appearing for the women, that the CBI has asked them to come and depose before it during the day.

Can AAP's Raghav Chadha be suspended as MP indefinitely, SC wants to know

Can AAP's Raghav Chadha be suspended as MP indefinitely, SC wants to know

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The top court said the exclusion of a member of the Opposition from the House just because of a perspective which may not be consistent with the viewpoint of the government is a serious issue.

The Secrecy Surrounding Electoral Bonds

The Secrecy Surrounding Electoral Bonds

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The BJP and Congress are the top two beneficiaries of the electoral bonds, followed by the Trinamool Congress.

SC orders MHA to create media briefing manual for police on criminal cases

SC orders MHA to create media briefing manual for police on criminal cases

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Observing that biased reporting gives rise to public suspicion that the person has committed an offence, a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said media reports can also violate the privacy of a victim.

Ayodhya Ram temple's ground floor to be ready by October

Ayodhya Ram temple's ground floor to be ready by October

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The ground floor of the three-storey Ram temple in Ayodhya is in its final stages and the work on ancillary structures is going on in full swing for their completion by October this year, the temple authorities said on Monday.

SC slams Maha Speaker, says will pass an order if...

SC slams Maha Speaker, says will pass an order if...

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

The delay in deciding the disqualification petitions against Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Shiv Sena MLAs loyal to him Friday came under strict scrutiny by the Supreme Court which came down hard on the Maharashtra assembly speaker, saying the proceedings cannot be a 'charade' and he cannot defeat its orders.

Will make process of appointments to SC more transparent, says CJI

Will make process of appointments to SC more transparent, says CJI

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

"We have prepared a broad platform where we have assessed the top 50 judges of the country who would be considered for appointment to the Supreme Court of India. We have data on judgments and the quality of judgments. The idea is to make the process of appointment in the Supreme Court more transparent," the CJI said.

Election funding is a complicated issue, observes SC bench in poll bonds hearing

Election funding is a complicated issue, observes SC bench in poll bonds hearing

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

The "opaque" electoral bonds scheme for funding political parties will "destroy democracy" as it promotes corruption and does not allow a level playing field between the ruling and opposition parties, the petitioners challenging the validity of the scheme told the Supreme Court, which on Tuesday observed election funding was a "complicated issue".

Children of invalid marriage entitled to parents' properties: SC

Children of invalid marriage entitled to parents' properties: SC

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The judgement has dealt with the question whether the share of such children is limited only to the self-acquired property of their parents under Section 16(3) of the Hindu Marriage Act.

Manipur govt files status report on arms recovery 'for SC's eyes only'

Manipur govt files status report on arms recovery 'for SC's eyes only'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The Manipur government on Friday told the Supreme Court that it has filed a status report on the issue of recovery of arms from 'all sources' in the ethnic violence-hit state.

Metal firms see China re-opening as boost to commodities

Metal firms see China re-opening as boost to commodities

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The re-opening of the Chinese economy, as it moves away from its zero-Covid policy, could help stabilise commodity prices, according to some of the country's top metal companies. They view this as a positive for demand, at a time when markets such as the US and Europe have been largely weighed down by slowdown concern now. "Most of us in the metals business are hoping the Chinese economy picks up because half of any metal demand, including demand for aluminium, comes from China.

SC's 7-judge bench to re-examine verdict on immunity of MPs/MLAs

SC's 7-judge bench to re-examine verdict on immunity of MPs/MLAs

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to re-examine its 1998 judgment granting MPs and MLAs immunity from prosecution for taking bribe to make a speech or vote in Parliament or state legislatures.