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Review plea filed against SC verdict on same-sex marriage

Review plea filed against SC verdict on same-sex marriage

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The review plea by one of the petitioners Udit Sood has been filed with the apex court registry.

Some things are best left unsaid: SC judge on non-listing of collegium pleas

Some things are best left unsaid: SC judge on non-listing of collegium pleas

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

A bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia had heard the matter on November 20 and posted it for further hearing on Tuesday.

Prez poll: Pranab filed caveat before Sangma moved SC

Prez poll: Pranab filed caveat before Sangma moved SC

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Even before P A Sangma filed an election petition in the Supreme Court challenging Pranab Mukherjee's election as President, Mukherjee filed a caveat on Tuesday seeking a copy of the petition against him.

Judges can't be put under public scrutiny: SC

Judges can't be put under public scrutiny: SC

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

The Supreme Court on Friday said judges cannot be put under public scrutiny as it would hamper their functioning and independence.

SC reconstitutes bench to hear Ayodhya land dispute

SC reconstitutes bench to hear Ayodhya land dispute

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

The new bench comprises Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and Justices S A Bobde, D Y Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and S A Nazeer.

SC judge recuses from hearing Umar Khalid's bail plea

SC judge recuses from hearing Umar Khalid's bail plea

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Khalid's petition challenging the October 18 last year order of the Delhi High Court, which had rejected his bail plea in the matter, came up for hearing before a bench of Justices A S Bopanna and Prashant Kumar Mishra.

SC directs AAP to vacate Rouse Avenue office by Aug 10

SC directs AAP to vacate Rouse Avenue office by Aug 10

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

The top court had on March 4 directed the party to vacate its office by June 15 after noting that the plot was allotted to the Delhi high court for expanding judicial infrastructure.

CBI files status report on 2G spectrum scam probe

CBI files status report on 2G spectrum scam probe

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday submitted to the Supreme Court the status report on its ongoing investigations into the 2G spectrum allocation scam allegedly involving former telecom minister A Raja. The status report was submitted to the apex court registry in a sealed cover. The apex court, earlier on November 25, had castigated the CBI on why it had not questioned Raja and the telecom secretary in the case, saying the agency was 'beating around the bush'.

Under CJI Chandrachud, SC to organise first-ever hackathon

Under CJI Chandrachud, SC to organise first-ever hackathon

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday said it will organise its first 'hackathon' event to identify innovative ideas and explore practical propositions for refining and bringing in efficiency in the existing process from 'filing to listing' of judicial matters.

Child porn: SC nudges Parliament to amend POCSO Act

Child porn: SC nudges Parliament to amend POCSO Act

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday suggested that Parliament should seriously consider bringing an amendment to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for substituting the term 'child pornography' with 'child sexual exploitative and abuse material' with a view to reflect more accurately the reality of such offences.

SC to begin hearing on CAA's Sec 6A validity in Assam from Oct 17

SC to begin hearing on CAA's Sec 6A validity in Assam from Oct 17

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will commence hearing on October 17 to examine the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act relating to illegal immigrants in Assam.

Notes and draft judgements not within RTI: HC

Notes and draft judgements not within RTI: HC

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

The only silver lining for the Supreme Court in the Delhi High Court verdict holding that the Chief Justice of India's office comes within the purview of RTI Act was that it said notes, jottings and draft judgements would not fall within the umbrella of the transparency law.

SpiceJet told to pay Rs 75 cr to Kalanithi Maran

SpiceJet told to pay Rs 75 cr to Kalanithi Maran

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

The Delhi high court has directed SpiceJet to deposit "forthwith" Rs 75 crore that has to be paid to media baron Kalanidhi Maran and his Kal Airways towards interest on an arbitral award of Rs 578 crore. The high court said, admittedly, there is no modification of the February 13, 2023 order passed by the Supreme Court in the case, and hence it needs to be followed. "Since the judgment debtor (SpiceJet) had failed to pay an amount of Rs 75 crores to decree holder (Maran and Kal Airways), hence in terms of para 15 (ii) of the order dated February 13, 2023 of the Supreme Court, there is no other alternative except to call upon the judgment debtors to deposit the entire outstanding amount qua interest forthwith, thus is so directed.

Centre moves SC for relief for sealing-hit traders

Centre moves SC for relief for sealing-hit traders

Rediff.com13 Nov 2006

The sealing drive in the city also resumed on Monday, while traders continued to protest.

SC turns down Maharashtra govt's plea to stay Saibaba's acquittal

SC turns down Maharashtra govt's plea to stay Saibaba's acquittal

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to stay the Bombay high court order acquitting Delhi University Professor G N Saibaba in a case relating to his alleged Maoist links.

Govt files SOP in SC on how to handle its officers in court

Govt files SOP in SC on how to handle its officers in court

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Appearance through video conferencing, refraining from making comments on the physical appearance and educational background of government officials and reasonable time frame for compliance of judicial orders are some of the suggestions enumerated in the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) the government has submitted to the Supreme Court for consideration.

SC pulls up advocate for listing CJI as party respondent in plea

SC pulls up advocate for listing CJI as party respondent in plea

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday took exception to making the Chief Justice of India one of the party respondents in a plea challenging the designation of lawyers as senior advocates.

Lakhimpur: SC sends Ashish Mishra's bail plea to earlier bench

Lakhimpur: SC sends Ashish Mishra's bail plea to earlier bench

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday said a plea filed by Union minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra seeking bail in a case related to Lakhimpur Kheri violence should be placed before a bench comprising judges who had earlier dealt with the matter.

SC holds Anil Ambani guilty of contempt, faces 3-month jail

SC holds Anil Ambani guilty of contempt, faces 3-month jail

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

The apex court said Ambani and the others will have to purge contempt by paying Rs 453 crore to Ericsson in four weeks. A bench comprising Justices R F Nariman and Vineet Saran said if the 'contemnors' failed to make the payments within the specified period, they will undergo a jail term of three months.

SC to hear plea against rising attacks on Christian institutions, priests

SC to hear plea against rising attacks on Christian institutions, priests

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

On an average, 45 to 50 violent attacks take place against Christian institutions and priests every month throughout the country, senior advocate Colin Gonsalves said.

SC directs HC to appoint another judge for TN minister Balaji's trial

SC directs HC to appoint another judge for TN minister Balaji's trial

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The bench said the report submitted by the special judge indicates that he has 29 cases with him. In many cases, the trial has begun while in many others the trial is yet to begin.

SC issues arrest warrant for Justice Karnan

SC issues arrest warrant for Justice Karnan

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

"There is no other alternative to seek presence of Shri Justice C S Karnan. We issue bailable warrants of the sum of Rs 10,000 in the nature of personal bond to the satisfaction of the arresting officer," a seven-judge bench headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar said.

IPL spot-fixing: SC agrees to hear plea seeking players' names

IPL spot-fixing: SC agrees to hear plea seeking players' names

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea in the IPL spot-fixing case seeking handing over of Justice Mukul Mudgal Committee's report, containing names of some players, to the Justice R M Lodha panel which is considering administrative reforms for BCCI.

'Judiciary is nation's last hope'

'Judiciary is nation's last hope'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

'If you were to say today that the government should appoint judges to the high courts and Supreme Court, then I think that even those few good judges that we are getting today we would not get them.'

CJI meets 4 senior-most SC judges again

CJI meets 4 senior-most SC judges again

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

The meeting between the CJI and four judges -- Justices J Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, Madan B Lokur and Kurian Joseph -- lasted for around 10-15 minutes before resumption of court proceedings at 10:30 am, court sources said.

SC cancels Ayodhya case hearing due to non-availability of judge

SC cancels Ayodhya case hearing due to non-availability of judge

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

Justice S A Bobde will not be available on January 29.

Navlakha's house arrest hits delay after objections on surety papers

Navlakha's house arrest hits delay after objections on surety papers

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

However, till Monday evening he was still in prison as formalities for his release could not be completed.

SC stays contempt proceeding against HC Chief Justice Kaul

SC stays contempt proceeding against HC Chief Justice Kaul

Rediff.com11 May 2015

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed an interim order passed by Madras high court controversial judge Justice C S Karnan

Bilkis Bano's plea couldn't be heard in SC

Bilkis Bano's plea couldn't be heard in SC

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The hearing on Bilkis Bano's plea challenging the remission of sentence of 11 convicts in the gang-rape case by the Gujarat government, could not be held in the Supreme Court on Tuesday as the judges concerned were hearing a matter related to passive euthanasia as part of a five-judge Constitution bench.

Kerala govt's suit against Centre sent to Constitution bench

Kerala govt's suit against Centre sent to Constitution bench

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday referred to a five-judge Constitution bench a suit filed by the Kerala government raising the issue of ceiling on net borrowing.

Adani-Hindenburg row: Plea in SC seeks contempt action against Sebi

Adani-Hindenburg row: Plea in SC seeks contempt action against Sebi

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court for initiation of contempt proceedings against the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), alleging it has violated the timeline for completing the investigation and submitting its report on the allegations of stock price manipulation by the Adani group. An application has been filed by PIL petitioner Vishal Tiwari saying that despite the deadline given to the SEBI it has failed to comply with the direction of the court and has not submitted the final conclusion/report as was directed by the court. It said by the order dated May 17, 2023, the apex court directed SEBI to submit its report till August 14, 2023.

Delhi HC transfers to SC pleas to recognise same-sex marriages

Delhi HC transfers to SC pleas to recognise same-sex marriages

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The Delhi high court on Monday sent to the Supreme Court a batch of petitions seeking to recognise same-sex marriages under various laws.

SC to hear 300 old cases from October 11

SC to hear 300 old cases from October 11

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Among the 300 cases, a civil appeal filed in 1979 by the Union of India against Nava Bharat Ferroy Alloys Ltd and others is the oldest.

Remove PM's pic, slogan from our e-mails, SC tells NIC

Remove PM's pic, slogan from our e-mails, SC tells NIC

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Sources in the apex court told PTI that the slogan and the picture were put inadvertently by National Informatics Centre (NIC) which provides the e-mail services to the top court.

SC trashes 13,147 old cases in one stroke

SC trashes 13,147 old cases in one stroke

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

In a big step towards unclogging the top judiciary burdened with humongous pendency of cases, the Supreme Court has, in one massive sweep, binned 13,147 old 'diarised but unregistered' cases, including one filed more than three decades ago.

Many firsts as Justice Chandrachud completes 100 days as CJI

Many firsts as Justice Chandrachud completes 100 days as CJI

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud's first 100 days in office saw the Supreme Court take a giant leap towards reforms, especially making courts more technology-friendly, and ensuring relatively fast judicial appointments including those of eight judges to the apex court.

$40 mn transfer: What is the status of Mallya's plea?

$40 mn transfer: What is the status of Mallya's plea?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The apex court's 2017 order had come on a plea by consortium of banks led by SBI, which had said that Mallya had allegedly transferred $40 million received from British firm Diageo, to his children in 'flagrant violation' of various judicial orders.

Key US aid law challenged in Pak court: report

Key US aid law challenged in Pak court: report

Rediff.com25 Oct 2009

Amid concerns by certain quarters in Pakistan over the "strings" attached to US aid, a key Congressional bill that triples American financial support to Islamabad to USD 7.5 billion (nearly Rs 349 billion) in next five years has been challenged in the Pakistan Supreme Court.

SC confirms Rs 25 lakh penalty on petitioner, says message has to go out

SC confirms Rs 25 lakh penalty on petitioner, says message has to go out

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The bench said it is not inclined to show any indulgence in this application.

Flat buyers of Supertech's twin towers will be refunded in full

Flat buyers of Supertech's twin towers will be refunded in full

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court Friday assured the home buyers of the to-be-razed 40-storey twin-towers of real estate firm Supertech in Noida that they will be refunded the full amount deposited with the builder. The apex court also asked the Interim Resolution Professional (IRP) of the firm, facing insolvency proceedings, to deposit Rs one crore with the apex court registry. The Supertech's 40-storey twin towers at Emerald Court Project of Sector 93A of Noida are scheduled to be razed on August 28.