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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.

AMU could lose its minority tag as Centre to withdraw plea

AMU could lose its minority tag as Centre to withdraw plea

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Besides the Centre, the varsity administration had also filed a separate plea against the high court verdict on the issue.

'Ruling on CBI a disaster; prison gates will be left open'

'Ruling on CBI a disaster; prison gates will be left open'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

The ripple effects of Gauhati high court's ruling holding as 'unconstitutional' the setting up of the Central Bureau of Investigation was felt in criminal courts in New Delhi and legal experts expressed apprehension about "disastrous" implications of the verdict.

SC allows physical poll rallies for now in MP

SC allows physical poll rallies for now in MP

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

A bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar asked the Election Commission of India to take an appropriate decision with regard to political rallies as per law and keeping in mind COVID-19 guidelines.

Sahara urges SC to stall Aamby Valley auction

Sahara urges SC to stall Aamby Valley auction

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

The Sahara Group had earlier sought 18 months' time to repay around Rs 9,000 crore balance amount of the principal amount of Rs 24,000 crore.

Centre rejects 43 HC judges recommended by collegium

Centre rejects 43 HC judges recommended by collegium

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Out of 77 names recommended by collegium to the government, 34 have been cleared for appointment as high court judges.

Maharashtra was adamant on Girgaum Chowpatty for event

Maharashtra was adamant on Girgaum Chowpatty for event

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

When the high court turned down the state government's plea, Maharashtra approached the Supreme Court.

Can pvt hospitals take Ayushman rate for Covid, asks SC

Can pvt hospitals take Ayushman rate for Covid, asks SC

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The SC said it is not asking all the private hospitals to treat certain number of COVID-19 patients for free.

'An emotional moment'

'An emotional moment'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

'Today we are standing outside Mannat and we finally feel like jannat (heaven).'

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.

No official conspiracy charge pressed by NCB: Aryan's lawyers at bail hearing

No official conspiracy charge pressed by NCB: Aryan's lawyers at bail hearing

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

The NCB spoke about Aryan Khan, Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's son, and others of being accused of a conspiracy, but it never pressed that charge officially following their arrest in a drugs case, their lawyer told the Bombay High Court during bail hearing on Wednesday.

SC pulls up Centre on human rights violation in Manipur

SC pulls up Centre on human rights violation in Manipur

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The court said 'the public order situation in Manipur is, at best, an internal disturbance and there is no threat to the security of the country or a part thereof either by war or an external aggression or an armed rebellion'.

SC to resume hearing on Yakub Memon's mercy plea on Tuesday

SC to resume hearing on Yakub Memon's mercy plea on Tuesday

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court will continue its hearing on the mercy plea of 1993 Mumbai serial blasts convict Yakub Abdul Razak Memon on Tuesday.

Gehlot calls Pilot names, says he was 'useless'

Gehlot calls Pilot names, says he was 'useless'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

"Rajasthan is the only state where no demand was raised to change the PCC president in seven years. We knew that nothing is happening here. We knew he is 'nikamma' (worthless) and 'nakara' (idle), still we did not question this in the interest of the party," Gehlot told reporters.

Activists' arrest: SC grants Maharashtra police till Dec 1 to file chargesheet

Activists' arrest: SC grants Maharashtra police till Dec 1 to file chargesheet

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Recently, the Bombay high court had set aside the lower court's order allowing extension of time to police to file its probe report against the rights activists in the violence case.

2 disqualified K'taka MLAs move SC against ouster from assembly

2 disqualified K'taka MLAs move SC against ouster from assembly

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

They have sought quashing of the July 25 order of disqualification by K R Ramesh Kumar, who resigned on Monday as speaker of the House.

Pilot camp moves HC, plea to be heard on Friday

Pilot camp moves HC, plea to be heard on Friday

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The 19 MLAs were sent notices Tuesday by the Speaker after the Congress complained that they had defied a party whip to attend two Congress Legislature Party meetings.

Conduct local bodies' poll in 4 months: SC tells TN

Conduct local bodies' poll in 4 months: SC tells TN

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

The Supreme Court on Monday granted four more months to the Tamil Nadu State Election Commission's (TNSEC) for concluding the poll process for the urban local bodies' elections in the state.

SC notice to TN speaker, others on disqualification of 11 AIADMK MLAs

SC notice to TN speaker, others on disqualification of 11 AIADMK MLAs

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

A bench comprising Chief Justice S A Bobde and justices R Subhash Reddy and A S took note of the submission of the main opposition party of the state that speaker has not been taking any decision on the MLAs for last three years and issued notices to him, assembly secretary and 11 lawmakers including O Panneerselvam.

2002 riots: SC defers hearing on Zakia Jafri's plea

2002 riots: SC defers hearing on Zakia Jafri's plea

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

The bench said it will look into the application before hearing the matter on making Setalvad as the second petitioner in Jafri's plea.

Same sex marriage: Humongous exercise, judiciary not equipped, govt tells SC

Same sex marriage: Humongous exercise, judiciary not equipped, govt tells SC

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The Centre on Wednesday requested the Supreme Court to consider leaving questions raised in the pleas seeking legal sanction for same sex marriages to Parliament.

HC seeks govt's reply to FB, WhatsApp pleas against IT Rules

HC seeks govt's reply to FB, WhatsApp pleas against IT Rules

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The Delhi high court on Friday asked the Centre to reply to pleas by Facebook and WhatsApp challenging the new IT rules for social media intermediaries requiring the messaging app to "trace" chats and make provisions to identify the first originator of information.

Congress can't claim Oppn leader post in LS: Attorney General

Congress can't claim Oppn leader post in LS: Attorney General

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

In bad news for Congress, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi has opined that the party has no case for claiming the Leader of Opposition post, saying there is no precedent since the days of the first Lok Sabha when Jawaharlal Nehru was the Prime Minister.

Appointment of judges can't be left to the mercy of God: SC

Appointment of judges can't be left to the mercy of God: SC

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The Supreme Court on Tuesday tersely told the Centre that appointment of judges in higher judiciary is a "serious" business and cannot be left either to the "hit-and-trial" method or to the mercy of God.

DD to continue telecasting World Cup matches

DD to continue telecasting World Cup matches

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Cricket fans across the country will continue to watch the World Cup matches on Doordarshan.

K'taka rebel MLAs not compelled to attend trust vote: SC

K'taka rebel MLAs not compelled to attend trust vote: SC

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi further said Karnataka assembly speaker K R Ramesh Kumar was free to decide on the resignations of the rebel legislators within the time-frame decided by him.

Karnataka decision to scrap 4% Muslim quota prima facie flawed: SC

Karnataka decision to scrap 4% Muslim quota prima facie flawed: SC

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

A bench of Justices KM Joseph and BV Nagarathna said from the records tabled before the court it appears that the Karnataka government's decision is based on "absolutely fallacious assumption".

'He will do what is Constitutionally right'

'He will do what is Constitutionally right'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

With his appointment as AG, the many constitutional law matters that are pending before the Supreme Court will receive specialised attention.

Why punish students, says SC on Sanskrit row

Why punish students, says SC on Sanskrit row

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to consider not replacing German language with Sanskrit in Kendriya Vidyalayas in the middle of the ongoing academic session and implement the decision from next academic year, saying, "Why are you punishing students for your mistake?"

SC orders floor test in Karnataka at 4 pm on Saturday

SC orders floor test in Karnataka at 4 pm on Saturday

Rediff.com18 May 2018

The apex court made it clear that it would deal with the constitutionality of the Governor's letter inviting Yeddyurappa to form the government later.

No new window to deposit scrapped notes: Govt

No new window to deposit scrapped notes: Govt

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Most families had high value currency notes and they used it for making payments during the pre-demonetisation era.

Govt to hand over list of black money a/c holders

Govt to hand over list of black money a/c holders

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Slammed the Centre for trying to shield black money holders, the Apex court has said that the list must be revealed by Wednesday.

SC junks Sasikala's review plea challenging conviction

SC junks Sasikala's review plea challenging conviction

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

The apex court also rejected her plea for an open court hearing of the review petitions.

Demand for probe in Loya death case bid to target 'one man': Maha to SC

Demand for probe in Loya death case bid to target 'one man': Maha to SC

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

It said the idea behind these petitions was to keep the 'pot boiling' against this individual and urged the apex court not to order an investigation which will create doubts about judges and the judiciary.

Aadhaar card NOT mandatory for govt welfare schemes: SC

Aadhaar card NOT mandatory for govt welfare schemes: SC

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

The Aadhar card will be optional for availing various welfare schemes of the government, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday and ordered that no personal information of the holders of such cards shall be shared by any authority.

Loya case: SC takes umbrage over accusation by senior lawyer

Loya case: SC takes umbrage over accusation by senior lawyer

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

The arguments remained inconclusive and would continue on Friday.

Citizens do NOT have fundamental right to privacy: Centre tells SC

Citizens do NOT have fundamental right to privacy: Centre tells SC

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

"Right to Privacy is not a fundamental right under our Constitution. It flows from one right to another right. Constitution makers did not intend to make right to privacy a fundamental right," said the AG.

Pace of justice delivery system not satisfactory: SC

Pace of justice delivery system not satisfactory: SC

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Expressing concern over the slow pace of justice delivery system in the country, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to formulate a policy within four weeks to speed up trial in criminal cases, saying it is not a good sign of democracy and good governance.

SC stays Yediyurappa's arrest in corruption case

SC stays Yediyurappa's arrest in corruption case

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

In a relief to Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and former minister for industries Murugesh Nirani, the Supreme Court Wednesday protected them from arrest in a case pertaining to alleged forgery over withdrawal of approval for a parcel of land in the state.

Malegaon blast case: Pragya Thakur fails to appear in court

Malegaon blast case: Pragya Thakur fails to appear in court

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Thakur had appeared before the court in June last year after it ordered the seven accused to remain present once a week. She later sought exemption from appearance on various occasions since then.