News for 'Justice J S Khehar'

Uphaar case: No relief for Gopal Ansal from SC

Uphaar case: No relief for Gopal Ansal from SC

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Gopal has sought relief that he should not be asked to serve one-year jail term like his elder brother Sushil Ansal in the case of 1997 fire tragedy in which 59 people were killed.

Action against Verma without consulting selection panel: Kharge to PM

Action against Verma without consulting selection panel: Kharge to PM

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Kharge was part of a three-member panel headed by Modi that had selected Verma last year to head the CBI.

Supreme Court allows Subrata Roy to go abroad

Supreme Court allows Subrata Roy to go abroad

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

A bench of justices K S Radhakrishnan and J S Khehar considered the application of the group seeking modification in the order in chamber.

Ayodhya mediation fails, daily hearing from Aug 6: SC

Ayodhya mediation fails, daily hearing from Aug 6: SC

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

The apex court said the parties in the matter should be ready to start the hearing on the appeals which are before it.

Centre promises legislation if SC strikes down triple talaq

Centre promises legislation if SC strikes down triple talaq

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Rohatgi's submission came when the court asked him what are the remedies for a Muslim man to come out of a marriage if such practices are struck down.

Supreme Court agrees to hear BCCI plea against 'illegal' probe panel

Supreme Court agrees to hear BCCI plea against 'illegal' probe panel

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear the Board of Control for Cricket in India's plea against the Bombay high court verdict, which declared as illegal its probe panel that was set up to look into the Indian Premier League spot-fixing and betting controversy.

6 days after SC order for arrest of Karnan, police on wild goose chase

6 days after SC order for arrest of Karnan, police on wild goose chase

Rediff.com15 May 2017

The 61-year-old has proved to be as elusive as he has been brash, defying the Supreme Court and passing his own judgments against his peers.

SC allows Guj govt to accept DGP PP Pandey's offer to stepdown

SC allows Guj govt to accept DGP PP Pandey's offer to stepdown

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The bench recorded that Pandey, in the letter, expressed willingness to step down and urged the state government to revoke the notification appointing him till April 30.

Naroda Gam riot case: Court summons Amit Shah as witness

Naroda Gam riot case: Court summons Amit Shah as witness

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

On a petition filed by former Gujarat minister Maya Kodnani, SIT judge P B Desai summoned Shah to appear before the court on September 18.

Radia tapes: SC to first hear issue of right to privacy

Radia tapes: SC to first hear issue of right to privacy

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

A three-judge bench headed by Justice H L Dattu said it was of the view to segregate the issues in two parts as otherwise, it would be an unending exercise.

SC pulls up Centre: Why stop people from depositing banned notes after Dec 31

SC pulls up Centre: Why stop people from depositing banned notes after Dec 31

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The apex court said that the government should file an affidavit by April 11 explaining the reason why the window was not created for the people having difficulty and the chance was only given to NRIs and the citizens who travelled abroad.

SC allows collegium to continue, reserves order on its improvement

SC allows collegium to continue, reserves order on its improvement

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

The Centre expressed its inability before the SC in formulating the draft Memorandum of Procedure for appointment of judges.

SC puts off Hardik's plea against sedition case to Jan 5

SC puts off Hardik's plea against sedition case to Jan 5

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Apex court gives one-and-a-half months time to the Gujarat police to complete the investigation in the case.

SC gives another chance for mediation in Ayodhya case, names 3-member panel

SC gives another chance for mediation in Ayodhya case, names 3-member panel

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The bench directed that the mediation will be held at Faizabad in Uttar Pradesh and the process should start within a week from Friday.

Arunachal row: Governor can't summon assembly session at his whims, says SC

Arunachal row: Governor can't summon assembly session at his whims, says SC

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

The court also said there was nothing wrong if a no-confidence motion is passed against the Tuki government, which faced a rebellion, in the state assembly when the deputy speaker was in charge of the House proceedings after removal of the speaker.

Katara murder case: SC upholds conviction of Vikas, Vishal, Sukhdev

Katara murder case: SC upholds conviction of Vikas, Vishal, Sukhdev

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

The apex court bench, comprising Justices J S Khehar and Adarsh Kumar Goel, heard senior lawyers including U R Lalit for almost two hours before saying that the high court order "does not call for" any intervention.

DNA test of child allowed to prove infidelity of spouse: SC

DNA test of child allowed to prove infidelity of spouse: SC

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

DNA test of a child can be allowed to prove infidelity of a spouse despite opposition from his or her partner, the Supreme Court today held, saying that if such test is resisted then adverse inference can be drawn against the person opposing it.

Malegaon blast accused Lt Col Purohit approaches SC seeking bail

Malegaon blast accused Lt Col Purohit approaches SC seeking bail

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

The Bombay high court had on April 25 granted bail to Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, accused of plotting the September 2008 Malegaon blast, but rejected the bail plea of co-accused Purohit saying the charges against him were of grave nature.

SC upholds decision to keep DND flyway toll-free

SC upholds decision to keep DND flyway toll-free

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

"We refuse to grant any relief," the SC said.

SC issues guidelines to make collegium system more transparent

SC issues guidelines to make collegium system more transparent

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

The Supreme Court on Wednesday came out with a slew of guidelines to improve the collegium system of appointment of judges in the higher judiciary to make it more transparent and accountable by asking the Centre to finalise a memorandum of procedure in consultation with the Chief Justice of India.

SC: People with genuine reasons should be allowed to deposit old notes

SC: People with genuine reasons should be allowed to deposit old notes

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

"There can be a situation where a person has lost his/her money for no fault," SC said.

SC turns down former judge Karnan's bail plea

SC turns down former judge Karnan's bail plea

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The apex court said it was duty-bound by the seven-judge bench's order in the case and 'cannot override it'.

Ex-Arunachal speaker moves SC for review of verdict

Ex-Arunachal speaker moves SC for review of verdict

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Rebia seeks review of a portion of the judgement dealing with the power of the speaker.

Katara murder: Death plea for Yadavs struck down, 30 years in jail

Katara murder: Death plea for Yadavs struck down, 30 years in jail

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

The HC enhanced the life term of three convicts -- Vikas and Vishal Yadav to 30 years imprisonment and 25 years incarceration to Sukhdev Yadav alias Pehalwan.

Triple talaq: SC asks Khurshid to act as amicus curiae

Triple talaq: SC asks Khurshid to act as amicus curiae

Rediff.com3 May 2017

A five-judge constitution bench would commence hearing from May 11.

SC reopens homosexuality debate, refers Section 377 plea to 5-judge bench

SC reopens homosexuality debate, refers Section 377 plea to 5-judge bench

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

The decision was immediately welcomed by gay rights activists across the country as it reopens the legal debate on homosexuality.

'Muslims ready to give up Babri claim, their leaders are not'

'Muslims ready to give up Babri claim, their leaders are not'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

'Today, the situation in the country is bad.' 'The distance between Hindus and Muslims is increasing.' 'If an out-of-court settlement is reached, then a cordial atmosphere will prevail in the country.'

SC dismisses UPSC aspirants' plea, refuses to postpone Sunday's prelim exam

SC dismisses UPSC aspirants' plea, refuses to postpone Sunday's prelim exam

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

The Supreme Court on Saturday refused to postpone civil services preliminary examination scheduled for Sunday, saying the objections raised by students on comprehension part have been addressed and the exam can't be stayed at the last hour when nine lakh students are ready to appear.

SC extends Tejpal's interim bail till June 27

SC extends Tejpal's interim bail till June 27

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

A bench comprising justices J S Khehar and C Nagappan extended the interim bail, saying, "He had already been granted this relief earlier".

Tuki files fresh petition in SC challenging Prez rule in Arunachal

Tuki files fresh petition in SC challenging Prez rule in Arunachal

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Former Arunachal Chief Minister Nabam Tuki on Thursday filed a fresh petition in the Supreme Court challenging imposition of president's rule in the state.

PHOTOS: Kovind sworn in as India's 14th President

PHOTOS: Kovind sworn in as India's 14th President

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Ram Nath Kovind is the first Bharatiya Janata Party leader and second Dalit in Rashtrapati Bhavan.

SC rejects Subrata Roy's plea, directs him to appear tomorrow

SC rejects Subrata Roy's plea, directs him to appear tomorrow

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Roy's plea was mentioned before a bench comprising justices K S Radhakrishnan and J S Khehar which said he has to appear on Wednesday.

Centre wants UID for every cow in country to curb smuggling

Centre wants UID for every cow in country to curb smuggling

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

The UID number should have age, breed, sex, lactation, height, body, colour, horn type, tail switch and special marks details of the animal, the Centre said.

Reveal source of Rs 22K crore or face CBI probe: SC to Sahara

Reveal source of Rs 22K crore or face CBI probe: SC to Sahara

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

The Supreme Court on Thursday warned the Sahara Group to reveal source of Rs 22,885 crore (Rs 228.85 billion) which it claimed to have refunded its investors or be ready to face inquiry by CBI and Registrar of Companies.

SC to commence hearing on triple talaq from tomorrow

SC to commence hearing on triple talaq from tomorrow

Rediff.com10 May 2017

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice J Khehar will commence hearing on seven petitions

Abortion plea: SC asks hospital to examine pregnant rape survivor

Abortion plea: SC asks hospital to examine pregnant rape survivor

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

A bench headed by Justice J S Khehar asked the medical board to examine the woman at King Edward Memorial College and Hospital at Mumbai, by Saturday and submit its report

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: SC rejects TN's review plea

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: SC rejects TN's review plea

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

A five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar dismissed the pleas on the ground of delay in filing the petition and also on merit.

Process of appointment of judges cannot be 'hijacked': CJI

Process of appointment of judges cannot be 'hijacked': CJI

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

He also made it clear that judiciary cannot depend on executive in choosing judges.

'This government doesn't want fearless and independent judges'

'This government doesn't want fearless and independent judges'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

'If ever there was a decisive moment in the history of the Supreme Court where it has been under attack by the Executive, and the judges have boldly stood up for independence of the Judiciary, that time was now.' 'These four judges did a brilliant thing, they set an example.' 'They showed that they were fulfilling their duty to the Constitution and to God.' 'Don't allow fear to dictate your actions was their message.'

SC refuses to hear plea for SIT probe into alleged political payoffs

SC refuses to hear plea for SIT probe into alleged political payoffs

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to go into a plea seeking probe by an special investigation team into alleged recovery of documents by the IT department in connection with raids on two business houses in New Delhi.