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SC allows Indore student barred over meme to write Class 10 exam

SC allows Indore student barred over meme to write Class 10 exam

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has allowed a minor boy, rusticated from an Indore school for circulating an objectionable meme, to appear for his Class 10 examination, directing the CISCE to issue an admit card.

Not justiciable: SC refuses to entertain PIL related to collegium

Not justiciable: SC refuses to entertain PIL related to collegium

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

It was hearing the plea which alleged that the collegium recommendation of the high court was void as one of the senior judges, Justice Nisha Banu, was not part of the deliberations.

SC Orders NBCC to Complete Supertech Housing Projects, Protecting Homebuyers

SC Orders NBCC to Complete Supertech Housing Projects, Protecting Homebuyers

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court of India has upheld an order directing NBCC to complete 16 delayed housing projects of Supertech Limited, providing relief to thousands of homebuyers who have been waiting for nearly two decades.

SC Orders NBCC to Complete Supertech Housing Projects, Protecting Homebuyers

SC Orders NBCC to Complete Supertech Housing Projects, Protecting Homebuyers

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court of India has upheld an order directing NBCC to complete 16 delayed housing projects of Supertech Limited, providing relief to thousands of homebuyers who have been waiting for nearly two decades.

SC to hear on Monday Aravalli Hills definition issue amid row

SC to hear on Monday Aravalli Hills definition issue amid row

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the controversy surrounding the definition of Aravalli hills and is scheduled to hear the matter. The court had previously accepted a uniform definition and banned fresh mining leases in the area.

Sivagiri Mutt Head Calls for Equal Political Representation for Backward Communities in Kerala

Sivagiri Mutt Head Calls for Equal Political Representation for Backward Communities in Kerala

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Sivagiri Mutt head Swami Satchidananda has voiced concerns over the lack of adequate representation for backward communities in elections by political parties in Kerala, India. He also welcomed the Kerala High Court decision disqualifying the leadership of the SNDP Yogam.

SC orders 75-year-old monk to vacate Mumbai temple, gives 4 year-time

SC orders 75-year-old monk to vacate Mumbai temple, gives 4 year-time

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has ordered a 75-year-old monk to vacate a portion of the Babulnath Temple in Mumbai, upholding a Bombay High Court order after a decades-long dispute.

SIR process only for deletion, not inclusion, Mamata tells SC

SIR process only for deletion, not inclusion, Mamata tells SC

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Banerjee is personally present in court room one along with her lawyers. A gate pass was issued in the chief minister's name on Tuesday.

Can't compel: SC allows termination of minor's 30-week pregnancy

Can't compel: SC allows termination of minor's 30-week pregnancy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court of India has allowed a 17-year-old girl to terminate her 30-week pregnancy, emphasizing that courts cannot force a woman, especially a minor, to continue an unwanted pregnancy.

Justice Rao leaves it to SC to decide on contentious AIFF clauses

Justice Rao leaves it to SC to decide on contentious AIFF clauses

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'From the email on record placed before me, it is very difficult to conclude that AIFF had persuaded FIFA to send the emails to enable AIFF to seek for modification of the Constitution.

Rs 54,000 cr digital fraud is 'dacoity', SC tells Centre to act

Rs 54,000 cr digital fraud is 'dacoity', SC tells Centre to act

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has expressed serious concerns about the rise in digital fraud, particularly digital arrest scams, and has directed the central government to develop a standard operating procedure to combat these crimes.

NEET-EWS Quota: How A 19 Yr Old Won A Supreme Court Case

NEET-EWS Quota: How A 19 Yr Old Won A Supreme Court Case

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

'My argument was straightforward: If the Constitution allows this reservation and SC/ST and OBC candidates are already getting reservation in private institutions -- backed by Constitution Bench orders -- then not extending the same to EWS candidates directly violates the 103rd Amendment and Article 14, which guarantees the right to equality.'

Does right to be forgotten apply to news reports? SC to examine

Does right to be forgotten apply to news reports? SC to examine

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court of India is examining the conflict between an individual's 'right to be forgotten' and the freedom of the press, focusing on the removal of online news and judicial records related to acquitted individuals.

Messi injured! Inter Miami's season opener in danger?

Messi injured! Inter Miami's season opener in danger?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi did not participate in training on Wednesday due to a muscle strain in his left hamstring, with his injury leading to the postponement of what was supposed to be the reigning MLS Cup champions' preseason finale.

SC reserves verdict on plea against Bihar electoral roll revision

SC reserves verdict on plea against Bihar electoral roll revision

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on a petition challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, following arguments from various lawyers and the Election Commission of India.

Only 8 shelters for 90,000 stray dogs: BMC on SC order

Only 8 shelters for 90,000 stray dogs: BMC on SC order

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Mumbai faces a shortage of dog shelters following a Supreme Court order to relocate stray canines after sterilization and vaccination. The city has over 90,000 stray dogs but only eight shelters, requiring significant expansion to comply with the court's directive.

Interview with chairman SC Shetty: 'SBI Will Double Its Balance Sheet In 6-7 Years'

Interview with chairman SC Shetty: 'SBI Will Double Its Balance Sheet In 6-7 Years'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

'Credit growth in India remains in double digits, even though corporate borrowing is subdued.' 'Corporate credit is weak because companies are cash-rich and cautious amid global uncertainty.'

Woman Allegedly Dies by Suicide in Hyderabad Over 'Love Failure'

Woman Allegedly Dies by Suicide in Hyderabad Over 'Love Failure'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

A 20-year-old woman, previously employed by a YouTube channel, allegedly committed suicide in Hyderabad due to a 'love failure' after texting her mother in Kuwait.

Additions, deletions part of electoral roll revision process, says SC

Additions, deletions part of electoral roll revision process, says SC

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court of India resumed hearing petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, addressing the use of Aadhaar and concerns about voter deletions.

Caste remark rocks T'gana cabinet; SC min seeks apology from colleague

Caste remark rocks T'gana cabinet; SC min seeks apology from colleague

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Telangana Minister Ponnam Prabhakar is facing controversy after a cabinet colleague demanded an apology over an alleged remark. The issue has taken a casteist angle, with some Congress MLAs expressing solidarity with the colleague.

Deported Assamese Women Files Plea In SC

Deported Assamese Women Files Plea In SC

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Despite her special leave petition being pending before the Supreme Court, she was deported to Bangladesh from the Matila transit camp on December 19.

FC Goa, Al Zawraa SC face off in must-win clash

FC Goa, Al Zawraa SC face off in must-win clash

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

FC Goa travel to Iraq for crucial clash against Al Zawraa SC

ISL Clubs Allege AIFF Profiting Despite Assurances

ISL Clubs Allege AIFF Profiting Despite Assurances

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Twelve Indian Super League clubs have accused the All India Football Federation of retaining a surplus from the current season, despite promising not to profit from the league.

Key takeaways from SC's modified order on stray dogs

Key takeaways from SC's modified order on stray dogs

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court on Friday modified its August 11 direction prohibiting release of stray dogs from pounds in Delhi-NCR and said the picked up canines should be sterilised, vaccinated and released back in the same area.

Wangchuk denies 'Arab Spring' call in SC; says police twisted words

Wangchuk denies 'Arab Spring' call in SC; says police twisted words

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, detained under the National Security Act, denied allegations in the Supreme Court that he incited sedition. His lawyer argued that the police selectively used video evidence to mislead authorities.

SC to hear AIFF plea on draft constitution clauses

SC to hear AIFF plea on draft constitution clauses

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

If the draft constitution is approved on Sunday at the SGM along with this clause, a majority of the AIFF's Executive Committee members may have to resign from their positions or lose their top posts in the state units.

Tamil Nadu releases final electoral roll; 97 lakh names deleted

Tamil Nadu releases final electoral roll; 97 lakh names deleted

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

The Election Commission has released the final electoral roll for Tamil Nadu, revealing a significant decrease in the number of voters due to deletions and new additions.

Digital arrest case: SC issues notice to Centre, CBI, RBI

Digital arrest case: SC issues notice to Centre, CBI, RBI

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre, the CBI and others on a plea filed by a 78-year-old retired banker who was duped of Rs 23 crore after allegedly being put under "digital arrest" for nearly a month.

Punjab Kesari gets SC shield: 'Newspapers cannot be stopped'

Punjab Kesari gets SC shield: 'Newspapers cannot be stopped'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court intervened to protect the Punjab Kesari newspaper from coercive actions by the Punjab government and its pollution control board, ensuring its continued publication.

SC directs public display of voter discrepancies in Bengal

SC directs public display of voter discrepancies in Bengal

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to display the names of those on the 'logical discrepancies' list at various public offices in West Bengal, addressing concerns about irregularities in the voter rolls.

SC flags airfare fluctuations during festivals, calls it 'exploitation'

SC flags airfare fluctuations during festivals, calls it 'exploitation'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta termed the exorbitant rise of airfares by airlines as "exploitation" and asked the Centre and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to file their replies to a PIL seeking binding regulatory guidelines to control the unpredictable fluctuations in airfare and ancillary charges imposed by private airlines in India.

Life term provisions under SC/ST act added in Haryana cop suicide case

Life term provisions under SC/ST act added in Haryana cop suicide case

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Charges under the SC/ST Act have been added to the FIR in the alleged suicide case of Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar following a plea by his wife. The case involves allegations of caste-based discrimination and harassment against senior officers.

NDA promises jobs to 1 cr youth, Rs 2000 for SC students

NDA promises jobs to 1 cr youth, Rs 2000 for SC students

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

The NDA released its manifesto for the Bihar assembly polls, promising jobs, infrastructure development, and social welfare programs.

'Trump administration will use new laws to replace IEEPA tariffs'

'Trump administration will use new laws to replace IEEPA tariffs'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Trump administration will use "alternative legal authorities" to enforce tariffs on the countries, assuring that the tariff revenue will remain unchanged.

Govt has no role to play in judicial transfers: SC judge

Govt has no role to play in judicial transfers: SC judge

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan asserts the independence of the judiciary and its importance in upholding the Constitution, emphasizing that the government has no role in the transfer of judges.

EC uploads SIR logical discrepancies list on website after SC order

EC uploads SIR logical discrepancies list on website after SC order

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

The Election Commission has uploaded the names of people on the list of SIR logical discrepancies list on its website following a Supreme Court order. The district electoral officers will download the list and display it on panchayat bhavans and block offices.

Protest over assault on pregnant tribal woman turns violent in Bengal

Protest over assault on pregnant tribal woman turns violent in Bengal

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

A protest march in Siliguri, India, concerning the alleged assault of a pregnant Adivasi woman, escalated into violence, prompting police intervention and multiple detentions.

Saumya Chaurasia Gets Bail in Liquor Scam Cases

Saumya Chaurasia Gets Bail in Liquor Scam Cases

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

The Chhattisgarh High Court has granted bail to Saumya Chaurasia, a former deputy secretary in the CMO, in two cases related to the alleged liquor scam that occurred during the previous Congress government.

Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs is deeply disappointing: Trump

Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs is deeply disappointing: Trump

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

The ruling is expected to have wide-ranging consequences for global trade, businesses, consumers, inflation trends and household finances across the country.

SC seeks Karisma Kapoor's response on divorce settlement copy plea

SC seeks Karisma Kapoor's response on divorce settlement copy plea

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court has sought Karisma Kapoor's response to a plea by Priya Sachdev Kapur for a certified copy of the 2016 divorce settlement between Kapoor and her late husband, Sunjay Kapur. The case is related to an ongoing legal battle in the Delhi High Court concerning Sunjay Kapur's assets.