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SC asks NTA to declare NEET-UG results on July 20

SC asks NTA to declare NEET-UG results on July 20

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the National Testing Agency (NTA) to declare by 12 noon of July 20 the centre and city-wise results of NEET-UG 2024 while masking the identities of aspirants.

6 years after interfaith marriage, U'khand man moves SC for wife's return

6 years after interfaith marriage, U'khand man moves SC for wife's return

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

A bench headed by the then Chief Justice, Dipak Misra, had on May 17, 2018 allowed the woman to go back to her parents, who claimed the 'nikahnama' furnished by Danish was fake and that he had abducted their daughter.

Siddaramaiah Goes Backfoot On Local Quota Bill

Siddaramaiah Goes Backfoot On Local Quota Bill

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Sources within the Congress, including those who have been members of the teams that drafted its 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha poll manifestos, said the Karnataka government decision lacked any empirical basis.

SC to hear NCP-SP plea against speaker's call after Uddhav camp's

SC to hear NCP-SP plea against speaker's call after Uddhav camp's

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday sought the responses of Ajit Pawar and his 40 MLAs on a plea moved by the Sharad Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party challenging Maharashtra assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar's decision declaring the group led by the deputy chief minister as the real NCP.

SC gives AAP time till June 15 to vacate Delhi office

SC gives AAP time till June 15 to vacate Delhi office

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The top court had earlier directed the Delhi government and the Registrar General of the Delhi high court to hold a meeting for removal of encroachment by AAP on the land allotted to the HC at Rouse Avenue.

Diabetes Drug Linked To Vision Loss?

Diabetes Drug Linked To Vision Loss?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Study suggested that constant use of Semaglutide may be linked to development of a condition called non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy.

UP order to shift students from unrecognised madrasas sparks row

UP order to shift students from unrecognised madrasas sparks row

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The then Uttar Pradesh chief secretary, Durga Shankar Mishra, in an order dated June 26 and issued to all the district magistrates of the state, cited a letter from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights dated June 7.

Kolkata rape-murder: SC censures police for delaying FIR

Kolkata rape-murder: SC censures police for delaying FIR

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday criticised Kolkata Police for their 'extremely disturbing' delay in registering the case of a woman doctor who was raped and killed at RG Kar Hospital, while also urging the agitating doctors to return to work amid the fourteenth day of disruptions in healthcare services in Bengal's state-run hospitals.

Right to be forgotten goes before SC, Madras HC order stayed

Right to be forgotten goes before SC, Madras HC order stayed

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

"How can a court order this? To say that the judgment, a public document, be pulled down will have very serious ramifications," said a bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra after taking note of the submissions of Ikanoon Software Development Pvt Ltd, a Bengaluru-based legal website.

SC summons CS, fin secretaries of 16 states over pay report non-compliance

SC summons CS, fin secretaries of 16 states over pay report non-compliance

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Though seven opportunities have been granted to the states, it appears that full compliance has not been affected and several states are in default, it said.

Why wasn't NEET-UG exam scrapped?: SC explains

Why wasn't NEET-UG exam scrapped?: SC explains

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

The top court said since the remit of the panel has been expanded, the committee would submit its report by September 30 on various measures to rectify deficiencies in the examination system.

We oppose no-trust motion as Congress brought it: BJD MP

We oppose no-trust motion as Congress brought it: BJD MP

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

The Biju Janata Dal on Tuesday opposed the no-confidence motion against the government on the Manipur violence, saying what happened in the state is due to "legacy issues" running back several decades.

SC to hear Kolkata rape-murder case first on Tuesday

SC to hear Kolkata rape-murder case first on Tuesday

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

A bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, which had taken cognisance of the incident, has kept the matter on top of the cause list for hearing at 10:30 am on Tuesday.

8 invalidated votes in Chandigarh mayoral poll to be counted: SC

8 invalidated votes in Chandigarh mayoral poll to be counted: SC

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

The top court is scrutinising the ballot papers and watching the video recordings which were brought before it by a judicial officer appointed by the Punjab & Haryana high court's Registrar General.

SC to hear Uddhav's plea against speaker's ruling on Jan 22

SC to hear Uddhav's plea against speaker's ruling on Jan 22

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

The Supreme Court on Wednesday deferred to January 22 the hearing on a plea of the Uddhav Thackeray faction of Shiv Sena against the Maharashtra assembly speaker's order declaring the Sena bloc led by CM Eknath Shinde as "real political party" after its split in June 2022.

Pre-trial stay on news hits freedom of speech, rules SC in Bloomberg vs Zee

Pre-trial stay on news hits freedom of speech, rules SC in Bloomberg vs Zee

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Courts should not grant ex-parte injunctions against publication of a news article barring in exceptional cases as it may have severe ramifications for the right to freedom of speech of the author and the public's right to know, the Supreme Court has said.

Kolkata rape: SC questions Bengal govt over FIR delay, raps police

Kolkata rape: SC questions Bengal govt over FIR delay, raps police

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Terming the rape and murder case of a medic at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital as horrific, the Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the West Bengal government over delay in filing first information report (FIR) in the matter.

Daughter-in-law's plea scuppered verdict that protected Shibu Soren

Daughter-in-law's plea scuppered verdict that protected Shibu Soren

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The hotly debated 1998 JMM bribery case judgment, which protected former Union minister Shibu Soren from prosecution, was overturned by a seven-judge bench on Monday, ironically following a petition by his MLA daughter-in-law Sita Soren.

Budget 2024: What India Inc wants from Nirmalaji

Budget 2024: What India Inc wants from Nirmalaji

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

India Inc on Thursday pitched for lowering income tax burden on common man, increase in capital expenditure, and firm steps to contain food inflation in their nearly two-hour long interaction with finance minister Nirmala Shitharaman ahead of the Union Budget. During pre-Budget consultation with Sitharaman, the industry leaders and associations also urged the government to focus more on infrastructure development with a view to maintaining the economic growth momentum. The industry leaders also laid stress on boosting the MSME (micro, small, and medium enterprises) sector, considered a backbone of the Indian economy and main employment generator.

SC puts off Sena vs Sena plea hearing to March 7

SC puts off Sena vs Sena plea hearing to March 7

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday said it will list on March 7 the plea of the Uddhav Thackeray faction challenging Maharashtra assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar's order declaring the Shiv Sena bloc led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as the "real political party" after the outfit's split in June 2022.

Electoral bonds: SBI faced searching queries from SC

Electoral bonds: SBI faced searching queries from SC

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

The State Bank of India, which unsuccessfully sought extension of time till June 30 to disclose the details of electoral bonds, on Monday faced searching questions from the Supreme Court which wanted to know about the steps taken to comply with the directions it had issued while scrapping the controversial scheme of anonymous political funding on February 15.

Karnataka rolls back quota bill for Kannadigas in jobs

Karnataka rolls back quota bill for Kannadigas in jobs

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The Karnataka government on Wednesday put the reservation bill for Kannadigas in private firms on hold amid fierce criticism from business leaders and tech tycoons.

SC to hear batch of pleas on NEET-UG row tomorrow

SC to hear batch of pleas on NEET-UG row tomorrow

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

The Supreme Court will hear on Monday a batch of pleas related to the controversy-ridden medical entrance exam National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2024, including those alleging irregularities and malpractices in the May 5 test and seeking a direction to conduct it afresh.

SC notice to Centre, governors on pleas by Kerala, Bengal

SC notice to Centre, governors on pleas by Kerala, Bengal

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Friday agreed to consider the separate pleas of opposition-ruled Kerala and West Bengal, alleging the denial of assent to bills passed by the respective legislative assemblies.

SC reverses trial court order on Bloomberg article removal in Zee case

SC reverses trial court order on Bloomberg article removal in Zee case

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said the error committed by the trial judge had been perpetuated by the high court.

States have power to sub-classify SC/ST groups for quota: Top court

States have power to sub-classify SC/ST groups for quota: Top court

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

A seven-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, by a majority of 6:1, set aside the apex court's five-judge bench verdict of 2014 in the EV Chinnaiah vs State of Andhra Pradesh case which had held that no sub-classification of Scheduled Castes (SCs) can be allowed as they are a homogeneous class in themselves.

Disclose all electoral bond details by Thursday, SC tells SBI

Disclose all electoral bond details by Thursday, SC tells SBI

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said there is "no manner of doubt" that the SBI is required to disclose complete details of the bonds.

SC junks legal framework enabling electoral bonds

SC junks legal framework enabling electoral bonds

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud held that the 2018 scheme was 'violative' of the constitutional right to freedom of speech and expression and right to information.

SC rules states can tax mines, royalty on minerals not tax

SC rules states can tax mines, royalty on minerals not tax

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

In a setback to the Centre, the Supreme Court on Thursday held that states have the legislative competence to impose taxes on mines and minerals-bearing lands under the Constitution.

SC seeks EC reply on fresh poll if NOTA gets majority in a constituency

SC seeks EC reply on fresh poll if NOTA gets majority in a constituency

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

The top court issued notice to the Election Commission on the PIL filed by author, activist and motivational speaker Shiv Khera.

You speak of 'nari shakti', show it here: SC raps govt over women's permanent commission

You speak of 'nari shakti', show it here: SC raps govt over women's permanent commission

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

The bench asked whether the Union was still adopting "a patriarchal approach" despite the judgements of the top court on grant of permanent commission to women officers in the three armed forces- Army, Air force and the Navy.

Hemant Soren moves SC against arrest, says won't cow down

Hemant Soren moves SC against arrest, says won't cow down

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Soren was arrested on Wednesday night in the case after resigning as the Jharkhand chief minister, and party loyalist and state transport minister Champai Soren was named as his successor.

Masaba And Satyadeep Are Married!

Masaba And Satyadeep Are Married!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

The couple opted for a simple, intimate wedding with close family in attendance.

Uber Cup: Chaliha's fight ends in agony as Indian women's team loses to Japan

Uber Cup: Chaliha's fight ends in agony as Indian women's team loses to Japan

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Ashmita Chaliha produced a gallant fight before the young and inexperienced Indian women's team suffered a 0-3 loss to formidable Japan in the quarterfinals of the Uber Cup badminton tournament in Chengdu on Thursday.

SC to hear on Monday Gyanvapi panel's plea over puja in cellar

SC to hear on Monday Gyanvapi panel's plea over puja in cellar

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra will hear the plea of Anjuman Intezamia Masajid Committee.

SC seeks details on NEET paper leak

SC seeks details on NEET paper leak

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Observing that a re-test has to be ordered if sanctity of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2024 is 'lost', the Supreme Court on Monday sought information from the National Testing Agency and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) about timing of question paper leak and duration between leak and actual test.

SC to hear TN's plea against guv's refusal to induct minister

SC to hear TN's plea against guv's refusal to induct minister

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider a plea of the Tamil Nadu government against the refusal of Governor RN Ravi to appoint senior DMK leader K Ponmudi as a minister in the state cabinet.

Was transferred to be harassed: Retiring CJ of Allahabad HC

Was transferred to be harassed: Retiring CJ of Allahabad HC

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

In his farewell speech, retiring Allahabad high court Chief Justice Pritinker Diwaker has alleged that his transfer from Chhattisgarh high court in 2018 when the collegium was headed by then Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra was done to 'harass' him.

I am a servant of law: CJI on Collegium 'reforms'

I am a servant of law: CJI on Collegium 'reforms'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Friday said that as a judge, he is a 'servant' of the law and the Constitution and has to follow the position that has been laid down.

Fill information commissions, save RTI, SC tells Centre, states

Fill information commissions, save RTI, SC tells Centre, states

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

It has granted states and the Centre three weeks to furnish the information, and posted the plea filed by RTI activist Anjali Bhardwaj for hearing after that.