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SC refuses to interfere with deportation of 7 Rohingyas to Myanmar

SC refuses to interfere with deportation of 7 Rohingyas to Myanmar

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

"We are not inclined to interfere on the decision taken," the apex court said.

SC to decide whether to refer Ayodhya dispute for mediation

SC to decide whether to refer Ayodhya dispute for mediation

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The SC underlined that it has no control over what Mughal ruler Babar did.

Verdict in Unnao rape case against Sengar on Monday

Verdict in Unnao rape case against Sengar on Monday

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

The woman was allegedly kidnapped and raped by Sengar in 2017 when she was a minor.

10% quota for economically weak: SC to hear matter on March 28

10% quota for economically weak: SC to hear matter on March 28

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

The apex court had earlier refused to stay the Centre's decision to grant 10 per cent quota in jobs and admissions to poor candidates in the general category.

Cong moves SC against its order on rebel K'taka MLAs

Cong moves SC against its order on rebel K'taka MLAs

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

It said the apex court order "whittles down" the power of a political party to issue whip to its MLAs as it has a constitutional right to do so and the court can't restrict that.

Ayodhya verdict: Jamiat files review plea

Ayodhya verdict: Jamiat files review plea

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

The litigant, in review plea filed through lawyer Ejaz Maqbool, has also sought an interim stay on operation of the verdict in which it had directed the Centre that a trust be formed within three months for construction of the temple at the site.

Days before Diwali, traders move SC over firecracker ban

Days before Diwali, traders move SC over firecracker ban

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

The traders said that the recent SC order would cause huge losses to them.

Sabarimala Day 2: Heavy rush at Ayyappa temple

Sabarimala Day 2: Heavy rush at Ayyappa temple

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

The first batch of police personnel had taken charge of the security on Saturday.

Ayodhya: Muslim parties 'shocked' at withdrawal claim

Ayodhya: Muslim parties 'shocked' at withdrawal claim

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The lawyers said the mediation panel's report was leaked to the media and they do not approve the procedures adopted in the process and the suggested compromise formula of withdrawal of the lawsuit.

SC says Mayawati should return money used for erecting her statues

SC says Mayawati should return money used for erecting her statues

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The bench made it clear the tentative view was expressed by it as the matter would take some time for hearing.

Muzaffarpur shelter home: SC raps Bihar govt, transfers case to Delhi

Muzaffarpur shelter home: SC raps Bihar govt, transfers case to Delhi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Several girls were allegedly raped and sexually abused at an NGO-run shelter home in Muzaffarpur and the issue had come to light following a report by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences.

Chidambaram's custody extended till Oct 17, moves SC for bail

Chidambaram's custody extended till Oct 17, moves SC for bail

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Citing 'frail' health, Chidambaram also said he is not 'accustomed' to food given to him in the jail and has lost 4 kg weight during judicial custody.

Rahul offers unconditional apology to SC for 'chowkidar chor hai' remark

Rahul offers unconditional apology to SC for 'chowkidar chor hai' remark

Rediff.com8 May 2019

In a fresh three-page affidavit, Gandhi said he holds the apex court in the "highest esteem and respect" and that he has never sought to do anything which interferes with the process of administration of justice.

The man who argued Ram Lalla's case

The man who argued Ram Lalla's case

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

'People should see it as a victory for India.'

Labourers hands chopped off: SC notice to Odisha, Andhra

Labourers hands chopped off: SC notice to Odisha, Andhra

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday took suo motu cognisance of a horrific incident of chopping off the right hands of two migrant labourers from Odisha by a contractor from Andhra Pradesh in December last year.

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.

What did the judges achieve?

What did the judges achieve?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

By raising a banner of revolt against the CJI, the 4 judges have dealt a body blow to the faith of many Indians in the Supreme Court, argues Sudhir Bisht.

Ex-MP police chief appointed new CBI director

Ex-MP police chief appointed new CBI director

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Shukla, a 1983-batch Indian Police Service officer, is at present chairman of Madhya Pradesh Police Housing Corporation in Bhopal.

Sabarimala: SC declines to pass order for safe entry of women

Sabarimala: SC declines to pass order for safe entry of women

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The apex court said it would endeavour to constitute the larger bench at the earliest to hear the matter.

SC reinstates Alok Verma as director but clips his wings

SC reinstates Alok Verma as director but clips his wings

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

The apex court said that he won't be allowed to take any major policy decision till the high-powered committee considers the issue of "divestment of power and authority".

SC allows Yechury to visit J-K to meet party colleague

SC allows Yechury to visit J-K to meet party colleague

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

After getting a green signal from the Supreme Court, Yechury said he will visit Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday to meet Tarigami.

Rahul seeks closure of contempt case; verdict reserved

Rahul seeks closure of contempt case; verdict reserved

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Lekhi, told the bench that the apology tendered by Gandhi should be rejected and action must be taken against him as per the law.

SC to hear plea against Nageswara Rao as CBI interim chief next week

SC to hear plea against Nageswara Rao as CBI interim chief next week

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

The petition has sought laying down of specific mechanisms to ensure transparency in the process of appointment of CBI director.

Encounter case: SC grants bail to former IPS officer

Encounter case: SC grants bail to former IPS officer

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to suspended Gujarat cadre IPS officer Rajkumar Pandian, who was arrested in connection with the alleged fake encounter killings of Sohrabuddin Sheikh and his wife Kauserbi.

SC asks Guj govt to give Bilkis Bano Rs 50 lakh, job

SC asks Guj govt to give Bilkis Bano Rs 50 lakh, job

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Bano had earlier refused to accept the offer of Rs 5 lakh and had sought exemplary compensation from the state government in a plea before the top court.

Kartarpur went to Pak because of Cong leaders' lack of vision: Modi

Kartarpur went to Pak because of Cong leaders' lack of vision: Modi

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Modi took on Gandhi for mocking him for chanting 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' at every meeting. The prime minister said he will continue to do so despite Gandhi's 'fatwa' on it.

The battle to save democracy never ends

The battle to save democracy never ends

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'We're going to campaign across the country to convince more candidates to endorse some/all of these issues -- and hold them to their promises if and when they are elected.'

Ayodhya verdict: Sunni Waqf Board won't file review petition

Ayodhya verdict: Sunni Waqf Board won't file review petition

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Earlier, board's counsel Zafaryab Jilani had said that he is not satisfied with the verdict.

Ayodhya verdict: 1528 to 2019, a timeline of the case

Ayodhya verdict: 1528 to 2019, a timeline of the case

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Here is a timeline of the second-lengthiest case in the apex court history:

UP using drones for surveillance in Ayodhya

UP using drones for surveillance in Ayodhya

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

RSS to interact with Muslim professionals ahead of Ayodhya verdict.

SC rejects plea to stall release of PM Modi biopic

SC rejects plea to stall release of PM Modi biopic

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

It said even if the film is released on April 11, as claimed by the Congress activist, it will be appropriate for him to seek a redressal from the Election Commission.

Ayodhya case: Nirmohi Akhara demands entire 2.77 acre land

Ayodhya case: Nirmohi Akhara demands entire 2.77 acre land

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

The Akhara counsel told the apex court that their suit was basically for belongings, possession and management rights.

SC puts Unnao order on hold; CBI forms additional team

SC puts Unnao order on hold; CBI forms additional team

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The apex court will on Monday take a call on moving the woman and her lawyer to AIIMS in Delhi, it said.

Bofors case: SC to hear CBI appeal against HC order on Friday

Bofors case: SC to hear CBI appeal against HC order on Friday

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

After lot of deliberation, the CBI this year got the nod from the NDA government to file an appeal in the apex court.

Expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar convicted in Unnao rape case

Expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar convicted in Unnao rape case

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

The court convicted Sengar for rape under the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act for offence by a public servant committing penetrative sexual assault against a child.

Yashwant Sinha, Arun Shourie move SC seeking review of Rafale verdict

Yashwant Sinha, Arun Shourie move SC seeking review of Rafale verdict

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

In their review plea, they alleged that the judgment "relied upon patently incorrect claims made by the government in an unsigned note given in a sealed cover" to the apex court.

Maha to extend quota to Marathas who applied in 2014

Maha to extend quota to Marathas who applied in 2014

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The government said it would complete the process of quota for Marathas, which had remained incomplete after the high court stayed it in 2014.

5-judge Constitution bench to review govt's move on Art 370

5-judge Constitution bench to review govt's move on Art 370

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

The Attorney General said whatever is being said by this court is sent before the United Nations.

TDB chief seeks explanation on Sabarimala U-turn

TDB chief seeks explanation on Sabarimala U-turn

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

The temple board, in earlier round of litigation, had opposed the public interest litigation by Indian Young Lawyers Association seeking to throw open the shrine for all women.

DA case: Jayalalithaa moves SC against removal of prosecutor

DA case: Jayalalithaa moves SC against removal of prosecutor

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Thursday moved the Supreme Court challenging the Karnataka government's decision to remove the special public prosecutor in a disproportionate assets case against her.