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India's Daughter: HC refuses urgent hearing on PIL to lift ban

India's Daughter: HC refuses urgent hearing on PIL to lift ban

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

The Delhi high court on Monday refused to give urgent hearing to a PIL seeking lifting of the ban on telecast

'Vaccine hesitancy has more or less gone'

'Vaccine hesitancy has more or less gone'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

'Demand is wonderful. We have crossed 10 million on many days.' 'The Swedish trade commissioner recently said, "You guys are vaccinating the entire Sweden in one day".'

Covid: SC miffed over delay in framing guidelines for death certificates

Covid: SC miffed over delay in framing guidelines for death certificates

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, assured the court that everything is under consideration.

Impeachment motion against CJI: 5 charges of Opposition

Impeachment motion against CJI: 5 charges of Opposition

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

In a letter to Vice President and Chairman of the Upper House Venkaiah Naidu, the parties mentioned the medical college admission scam against a retired Orissa high court judge.

As execution nears, 2 Nirbhaya convicts move SC, Prez

As execution nears, 2 Nirbhaya convicts move SC, Prez

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The fourth convict, Pawan Gupta, has not filed a curative petition, which he still can if he chooses.

SC clears decks for formation of new govt in Arunachal

SC clears decks for formation of new govt in Arunachal

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court on Thursday virtually paved the way for government formation in Arunachal Pradesh by vacating its order on maintenance of status quo.

SC to hear pleas on demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes on Tuesday

SC to hear pleas on demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes on Tuesday

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

The Centre has also filed a caveat in the registry saying it should be heard if the bench agrees to hear and pass orders on any such plea

SC to hear Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case on Feb 26

SC to hear Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case on Feb 26

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

It will be heard by a five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi.

SC agrees to hear plea against lawyers who said they beat up Kanhaiya

SC agrees to hear plea against lawyers who said they beat up Kanhaiya

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Advocate Prashant Bhushan said the three lawyers who were allegedly involved in violence at Patiala House Court Complex on February 15 and 17 had conceded in a sting operation aired by some news channels that they had beaten up the JNUSU president.

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.

Now, Punjab-based NGO moves SC seeking stay on Udta Punjab

Now, Punjab-based NGO moves SC seeking stay on Udta Punjab

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The Udta Punjab row continues...

Big win for Modi govt as SC approves DeMo process with 4:1 majority

Big win for Modi govt as SC approves DeMo process with 4:1 majority

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

In a big win for the Narendra Modi government, the Supreme Court in a 4:1 majority verdict on Monday gave its stamp of approval to the Centre's 2016 decision to demonetise the Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 denomination currency notes, saying the decision-making process was neither flawed nor hasty.

'Only concerned with that episode': SC confines hearing to Feb 15 violence

'Only concerned with that episode': SC confines hearing to Feb 15 violence

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

"We are not concerned with other incidents. We are only concerned with the episode that had happened on February 15," a bench comprising Justices J Chelameswar and A M Sapre said when a lawyer on behalf of Karkardooma Bar Association sought to intervene in the matter.

SC calls police FIRs against Zubair 'vicious cycle', bars action

SC calls police FIRs against Zubair 'vicious cycle', bars action

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday said it would hear on July 20 a plea by Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair, seeking to quash FIRs lodged against him in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly outraging religious feelings, and directed that no precipitative steps be taken against him in the meantime.

Panel report on Guj encounters should be given to parties: SC

Panel report on Guj encounters should be given to parties: SC

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

The Gujarat government objected to making the report public, contending that it was not clear whether the views expressed were unilateral or whether Justice Bedi had shared them with other members of the monitoring committee.

SC seeks report from Jharkhand on mowing down of judge

SC seeks report from Jharkhand on mowing down of judge

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana said the Jharkhand high court would keep monitoring the probe.

India to ban foreign surrogate services

India to ban foreign surrogate services

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Foreigners cannot rent a womb in India, the central government told the Supreme Court on Wednesday.

Tell us how you decided on Rafale: SC to Centre

Tell us how you decided on Rafale: SC to Centre

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

The apex court at the same time made it clear that it does not want information on pricing and technical parameters relating to the fighter aircraft.

Sink or die, pay back investors: SC to Supertech

Sink or die, pay back investors: SC to Supertech

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

The apex court directed Supertech to pay 10 per cent per month of the invested amount from January 5, 2015 to 17 home buyers, who are before the court, within four weeks

No need of hordes of security for Asaram Bapu: SC

No need of hordes of security for Asaram Bapu: SC

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

In a veiled dig to arrested controversial godman Asaram Bapu, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said hordes of security personnel have been guarding one accused, which is not needed.

SC directs Mallya to furnish details of all assets

SC directs Mallya to furnish details of all assets

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Mallya is a fugitive from justice in India, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi told the Supreme Court.

SC gives CVC 2 weeks to complete probe against CBI chief

SC gives CVC 2 weeks to complete probe against CBI chief

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

The top court said former Supreme Court judge A K Patnaik will oversee the CVC inquiry.

Subrata Roy's saviour firm had capital of Rs 1 lakh, director in a chawl

Subrata Roy's saviour firm had capital of Rs 1 lakh, director in a chawl

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

'A law firm checked credentials of Karan Ajit Judge and Nouam'

SC seeks status report on Lakhimpur incident

SC seeks status report on Lakhimpur incident

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

The apex court has also sought details of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and the judicial enquiry commission, reportedly set up by the state government.

SC says Srinivasan, Sundar Raman, Kundra in Mudgal report

SC says Srinivasan, Sundar Raman, Kundra in Mudgal report

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The Supreme Court, which took up the Mudgal committee report on IPL-6 betting and spot-fixing scandal on Friday, has revealed seven of the 13 names being probed.

No privacy for terrorists: Govt on linking Aadhaar with social media

No privacy for terrorists: Govt on linking Aadhaar with social media

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

The top court also asked the Centre to submit its report in January on the notification of rules by which social media misuse can be checked and liability could be fastened on intermediaries to decrypt messages.

3rd SC judge recuses from hearing on Rao's appointment as interim CBI director

3rd SC judge recuses from hearing on Rao's appointment as interim CBI director

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

While recusing himself from hearing the matter, Justice Ramana said Rao is from his home state and he had attended the wedding ceremony of Rao's daughter.

Trump to host first White House Iftar dinner

Trump to host first White House Iftar dinner

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Leading Muslim groups in Washington who attended the event under previous administrations said Trump's continued targeting of Islam and its followers made engagement with his administration a futile, if not impossible task.

Chinmayanand case: Missing girl produced before SC

Chinmayanand case: Missing girl produced before SC

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

The SC said that the woman law student did not want to go to her home state Uttar Pradesh.

Delhi HC dismisses Juhi Chawla's 5G lawsuit, fines her Rs 20 lakh

Delhi HC dismisses Juhi Chawla's 5G lawsuit, fines her Rs 20 lakh

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

The Delhi high court on Friday dismissed with a cost of Rs 20 lakh actress Juhi Chawla's lawsuit challenging the 5G wireless network technology and said the plea was defective and filed for gaining publicity.

Kalhiko Pul's wife withdraws letter to CJI seeking CBI probe into suicide note

Kalhiko Pul's wife withdraws letter to CJI seeking CBI probe into suicide note

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

The apex court's order came after the advocate appearing for the former chief minister's wife, Dangwimsai Pul, said Chief Justice of India J S Khehar should not have ordered this issue to be taken up in the judicial side as there are serious allegations.

Govt urges SC to exempt armed forces from adultery verdict

Govt urges SC to exempt armed forces from adultery verdict

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The Centre on Wednesday urged the Supreme Court that its 2018 verdict decriminalising colonial era offence of adultery under the Indian Penal Code be not made applicable to armed forces.

SC issues contempt notice to Rahul for Rafale remarks

SC issues contempt notice to Rahul for Rafale remarks

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Gandhi had expressed "regret" on Monday over his remarks in connection with the Rafale judgment and said in his affidavit that his statement was "purely political".

CBI vs CBI: CVC files preliminary probe report in SC

CBI vs CBI: CVC files preliminary probe report in SC

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

The apex court fixed the matter for next hearing on November 16.

SC stays Gauhati HC order that declared CBI 'unconstitutional'

SC stays Gauhati HC order that declared CBI 'unconstitutional'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

The Centre moved the Supreme Court on Saturday against the Gauhati high court verdict holding setting up of the Central Bureau of Investigation as unconstitutional.

SC orders medical test after Andhra MP's torture charge

SC orders medical test after Andhra MP's torture charge

Rediff.com17 May 2021

The top court said that the medical examination of Raju be videographed and report be sent in sealed cover to the top court.

Ex-servicemen, babus challenge Art 370 decision in SC

Ex-servicemen, babus challenge Art 370 decision in SC

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

They sought directions declaring presidential orders of August 5 as 'unconstitutional, void and inoperative'.

Elected government in Delhi should have some powers: SC on AAP-Jung tussle

Elected government in Delhi should have some powers: SC on AAP-Jung tussle

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

The bench listed the matter for final disposal on January 18 and said since it will hear the matter in detail, no interim orders will be passed on various interim applications as of now.

SC to hear pleas seeking review of Rafale verdict on Feb 26

SC to hear pleas seeking review of Rafale verdict on Feb 26

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The trio said the top court had relied upon 'patently incorrect' claims made by the government in an unsigned note given in a sealed cover in the court.

Sittings of constitution benches have become a rarity

Sittings of constitution benches have become a rarity

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Constitutional questions referred to larger benches of the Supreme Court long ago have literally gathered dust, says M J Antony