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SC orders status quo in probe against Uber

SC orders status quo in probe against Uber

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

The Competition Appellate Tribunal (Compat) had on December 7 last year ordered fair trade watchdog CCI to probe afresh the alleged abuse of dominance by the popular tax-hailing app operator.

SC setback for TN, can't conduct Jallikattu this Pongal

SC setback for TN, can't conduct Jallikattu this Pongal

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

The Supreme Court on Thursday turned down a plea seeking its intervention to pass judgment on Jallikattu before Saturday. The top court said it was "unfair to ask the bench to pass order" on the matter.

HC recalls its controversial order on mediation

HC recalls its controversial order on mediation

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

The Madras High Court on Saturday recalled its controversial order directing mediation between a rapist and the victim days after the Supreme Court observed that it would be a "spectacular error" to adopt a soft approach on cases of rape and stated that there cannot be any compromise in such matters.

National anthem debate: Differently-abled exempted, halls won't be bolted, clarifies SC

National anthem debate: Differently-abled exempted, halls won't be bolted, clarifies SC

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi informed the apex court that the Centre will issue guidelines within 10 days from Friday on how physically challenged persons should show respect to the national anthem.

No urgent hearing of plea seeking review of Sabarimala verdict

No urgent hearing of plea seeking review of Sabarimala verdict

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

The bench said the review petition can only be taken up after the Dussehra vacation.

Supreme Court stays Delhi govt's defamation circular against media

Supreme Court stays Delhi govt's defamation circular against media

Rediff.com14 May 2015

The SC stayed a circular by Delhi government on filing defamation cases against media organisations for any news that causes damage to its reputation.

When I make a commitment, I fulfil it: Rahul on appearing in court

When I make a commitment, I fulfil it: Rahul on appearing in court

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Despite being exempted from appearing in court, Rahul made showed up for the defamation case.

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan draws praises from SC

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan draws praises from SC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

The 74-year-old senior advocate had given up practice following his courtroom spat with then Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra.

SC order on Cauvery 'unimplementable': Siddaramaiah

SC order on Cauvery 'unimplementable': Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Siddaramaiah appealed to public to maintain peace, while assuring that the government 'is committed' to protect the interest of the state and its people and farmers.

SC rejects plea to stop central funds for Kashmiri separatists

SC rejects plea to stop central funds for Kashmiri separatists

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

The court also castigated the lawyer, who had moved the PIL, for calling Hurriyat Conference leaders "separatists" saying it was a matter of perception.

Don't twist statement, apologise: RSS to Rahul

Don't twist statement, apologise: RSS to Rahul

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

RSS ideologue M G Vaidya asked Congress vice president to clarify in what sense, he thinks, were Mahatma Gandhi's assassins associated with the organisation.

Constitutional matters heard by CJI can be live-streamed: Centre to SC

Constitutional matters heard by CJI can be live-streamed: Centre to SC

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

The attorney general said that live streaming can be undertaken on an experimental basis for one-three months to ascertain how it functions technologically.

Ensure no more protests over NEET exam: SC to Tamil Nadu

Ensure no more protests over NEET exam: SC to Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

The apex court also directed the government to prosecute under appropriate law anyone indulging in any activity that creates law and order problem in the state and stalls normal life.

SC to decide whether L-G is administrative head of Delhi

SC to decide whether L-G is administrative head of Delhi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The AAP dispensation had argued before the apex court bench that it possessed both the legislative and executive powers.

Plea against Article 35A may be heard by constitution bench: SC

Plea against Article 35A may be heard by constitution bench: SC

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

The SC tagged the issue along with a similar pending matter for hearing by a three-judge bench later this month.

SC to hear pleas seeking review of Sabarimala verdict on Feb 6

SC to hear pleas seeking review of Sabarimala verdict on Feb 6

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

The review petitions would be heard by a constitution bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices R F Nariman, A M Khanwilkar, D Y Chandrachud and Indu Malhotra.

AG Venugopal recuses from TN assembly trust vote case

AG Venugopal recuses from TN assembly trust vote case

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

Venugopal told the court that he had given legal opinion to the AIADMK faction led by Panneerselvam.

SC asks about feasibility of floor test in Uttarakhand

SC asks about feasibility of floor test in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The court adjourned till Wednesday the hearing on the Centre's appeal against the Uttarakhand high court verdict revoking President's rule in the state.

Congress moves SC against Karnataka Guv's invite to BJP

Congress moves SC against Karnataka Guv's invite to BJP

Rediff.com16 May 2018

The Congress urged Chief Justice Dipak Misra to hold an urgent hearing on Wednesday night itself.

A Hindu is a Hindu, tradition can't justify ban on women's entry in Sabarimala: SC

A Hindu is a Hindu, tradition can't justify ban on women's entry in Sabarimala: SC

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Denying women the right to enter and pray in the historic Sabarimala temple in Kerala cannot be justified on the basis of traditions which violated constitutional principle, says the SC.

SC website down amid fears of hacking, restored hours later

SC website down amid fears of hacking, restored hours later

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

The website, which had turned "non-functional" from 11.35 am, became accessible only at 7.50 pm.

Sad letter day in India's history: Congress on Loya verdict

Sad letter day in India's history: Congress on Loya verdict

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

The Congress said that there are still questions before those who believe in the judiciary.

Cauvery row: SC to hear TN's plea against Centre on April 9

Cauvery row: SC to hear TN's plea against Centre on April 9

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

"We understand Tamil Nadu's difficulty of not getting water. We will resolve the issue," the bench said.

CJI impeachment: 4 senior judges may have some role, says SC

CJI impeachment: 4 senior judges may have some role, says SC

Rediff.com8 May 2018

The 5-judge bench, was referring to four senior most judges of apex court -- Justices J Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, M B Lokur and Kurian Joseph -- who had held January 12 press conference against CJI Dipak Misra raising litany of questions on allocation of cases.

SC stays defamation proceedings by Jay Shah against The Wire

SC stays defamation proceedings by Jay Shah against The Wire

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

The chief justice, while repeatedly stressing that he was not commenting on the case before it, also said that sometimes journalists write in a way that amounts to 'sheer contempt of court'.

SC seeks response from Nestle India on FSSAI's plea

SC seeks response from Nestle India on FSSAI's plea

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

The Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from Maggi noodles manufacturer Nestle India Ltd and Maharashtra on a plea filed by food regulator FSSAI.

Shopian firing: SC stays FIR against army officer, seeks report from J-K govt

Shopian firing: SC stays FIR against army officer, seeks report from J-K govt

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

The apex court directed the state government not to take any coercive steps against army officials.

BSNL transfers activist who tried to enter Sabarimala temple

BSNL transfers activist who tried to enter Sabarimala temple

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Sabarimala Karma Samithi on Tuesday organised a protest march to the Palarivattom BSNL office, seeking her expulsion.

Cow vigilantism: SC notice to 3 states on contempt plea

Cow vigilantism: SC notice to 3 states on contempt plea

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

SC seeks responses from Rajasthan, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.

1984 anti-Sikh riots: SC to form new SIT to probe 186 cases

1984 anti-Sikh riots: SC to form new SIT to probe 186 cases

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra asked the Centre to suggest names on Wednesday itself for its consideration and appointment in the proposed SIT.

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.

'SC verdict will give license to people to have illegitimate relationships'

'SC verdict will give license to people to have illegitimate relationships'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

"What is the sanctity of marriage?"

On Ayodhya, SC quotes ex-President, King Ashoka

On Ayodhya, SC quotes ex-President, King Ashoka

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

The court said that King Ashoka had given several messages to the world which are engraved in rock edicts which shows reverence towards faith of others.

Don't care if called 'Aadhaar judge', I'm committed to Constitution: Justice Chandrachud

Don't care if called 'Aadhaar judge', I'm committed to Constitution: Justice Chandrachud

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

"Since beginning, I am hearing this that if I am not with you, then I am an Aadhaar judge. I don't care," the judge said.

SC rejects Congress plea for counting of VVPAT slips in Gujarat

SC rejects Congress plea for counting of VVPAT slips in Gujarat

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The apex court said that a debate on polls reforms can only take place after the election process in the state is over.

Will Aadhaar linking be mandatory? SC verdict on Friday

Will Aadhaar linking be mandatory? SC verdict on Friday

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

There is no word on extending the February 6, 2018 deadline for linking mobile SIM cards with Aadhaar.

SC extends house arrest of activists in Koregaon-Bhima violence till Sep 17

SC extends house arrest of activists in Koregaon-Bhima violence till Sep 17

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

The court was hearing the plea filed against the arrest of the rights activists -- Varavara Rao, Arun Ferreira, Vernon Gonsalves, Sudha Bharadwaj and Gautam Navlakha -- in the case.

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.

'Want to be with my husband': Woman at the heart of love jihad case

'Want to be with my husband': Woman at the heart of love jihad case

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

"I am a Muslim. I was not forced. I want to be with my husband," Hadiya, wearing a head scarf, shouted as she was being taken inside the airport.

The judges who decided decades-old Ayodhya matter

The judges who decided decades-old Ayodhya matter

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Justice Ranjan Gogoi, who will demit office as the Chief Justice of India in a week's time, has etched his name in the annals of history by giving finality to one of the most politically and religiously sensitive cases, the Ayodhya land dispute, which dates back to even before the Supreme Court came into existence in 1950.