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SC grants protection to scribe in case booked in Assam

SC grants protection to scribe in case booked in Assam

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court has granted interim protection to journalist Abhisar Sharma in an FIR lodged against him in Assam over a video post allegedly criticising the state's policies.

SC to hear statutory age of consent issue on Nov 12

SC to hear statutory age of consent issue on Nov 12

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for November 12 to address the statutory age of consent for adolescents, emphasizing the need for a continuous and comprehensive examination of the issue. The Centre defends the current age of consent, while an amicus curiae suggests lowering it.

SC judge recuses from Elgar accused Gadling's bail plea

SC judge recuses from Elgar accused Gadling's bail plea

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Supreme Court Justice M M Sundresh recused himself from hearing the bail plea of advocate Surendra Gadling, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case. The case has been adjourned multiple times.

RIL money-laundering charges under apex court's scanner

RIL money-laundering charges under apex court's scanner

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

RIL on February 27 rejected the allegations of making foreign direct investments in certain Indian companies through the Singapore-based Biometrix.

Bihar Verdict: NOTA Votes Increase Marginally

Bihar Verdict: NOTA Votes Increase Marginally

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

The share of none of the above (NOTA) option went up marginally this time in the Bihar assembly polls as compared to the last elections but is still much lower than 2015, data shared by the Election Commission shows.

Nithari killings: Surendra Koli walks out of jail after acquittal

Nithari killings: Surendra Koli walks out of jail after acquittal

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Surendra Koli, accused in the infamous Nithari serial killings, has been released from the Luksar district jail in Greater Noida, a day after the Supreme Court acquitted him in the last pending case linked to the 2006 serial murders that had shocked the nation, officials said on Thursday.

Supreme Court agrees to intervene in ISL impasse

Supreme Court agrees to intervene in ISL impasse

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on August 22 a matter involving a row between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) over the fate of 11 Indian Super League (ISL) clubs due to the non-renewal of their contracts with the national federation and the tournament's organisers.

DMK moves SC against EC's electoral roll revision in Tamil Nadu

DMK moves SC against EC's electoral roll revision in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission's plan to implement the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state.

SC judge dissents collegium recommendation to elevate Justice Pancholi

SC judge dissents collegium recommendation to elevate Justice Pancholi

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Supreme Court Justice B V Nagarathna dissented against the collegium's recommendation to elevate Patna High Court Chief Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi to the Supreme Court, citing concerns about seniority, regional representation, and the circumstances of his earlier transfer.

SC to hear pleas seeking stay on anti-conversion laws in Dec

SC to hear pleas seeking stay on anti-conversion laws in Dec

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has declined to urgently hear pleas seeking a stay on anti-conversion laws enacted by several states, including Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. The matter is now scheduled for hearing in December.

Indian football shake-up: ISL clubs want full control

Indian football shake-up: ISL clubs want full control

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Indian Super League (ISL) clubs on Friday formally proposed a fundamental restructuring of the country's top-tier professional football league, seeking perpetual operational and commercial rights for a club-owned league model while retaining the All India Football Federation (AIFF) as the sport's regulator.

'90% of Aravalli region...': Govt dismisses 'relaxation' claim

'90% of Aravalli region...': Govt dismisses 'relaxation' claim

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

The Centre has rejected claims that the new definition of the Aravalli range will allow large-scale mining, asserting that 90 per cent of the region will remain protected and citing a Supreme Court-ordered freeze on new mining leases.

May entrust probe into digital arrest cases to CBI: SC

May entrust probe into digital arrest cases to CBI: SC

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court is considering entrusting the CBI with the investigation into digital arrest cases, citing the magnitude and pan-India spread of such crimes. The court has sought details of FIRs registered in different states and union territories and is monitoring the progress of the investigation.

'Systemic failure': SC steps in after dog attacks, orders relocation drive

'Systemic failure': SC steps in after dog attacks, orders relocation drive

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has directed authorities to relocate stray dogs from institutional areas like schools and hospitals to designated shelters due to a rise in dog bite cases. The court also addressed the issue of stray animals on highways.

SC takes suo motu cognisance of stray dog bites after child's death

SC takes suo motu cognisance of stray dog bites after child's death

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

The SC said every day, hundreds of dog bites were being reported in the city and on its outskirts, leading to rabies and ultimately, children and the aged were falling prey to the dreadful disease.

Global turnover penalty on Apple could cost $38bn

Global turnover penalty on Apple could cost $38bn

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

iPhone maker tells Delhi HC the antitrust watchdog has no jurisdiction to consider its global turnover.

CBIvsCBI: Apex court to consider PIL seeking SIT probe

CBIvsCBI: Apex court to consider PIL seeking SIT probe

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi considered the submission of lawyer Prashant Bhushan, appearing for NGO Common Cause that there were wider issues of corruption affecting the probe agency and the PIL needed to be heard urgently.

Allow certain good things to happen too: SC on Vantara

Allow certain good things to happen too: SC on Vantara

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court acknowledged a clean chit from a special investigation team (SIT) regarding the Vantara zoological rescue and rehabilitation centre in Gujarat's Jamnagar, following allegations of irregularities.

SC urges Hindu women to make wills to avoid property disputes

SC urges Hindu women to make wills to avoid property disputes

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court of India has appealed to women, particularly Hindu women without sons, daughters, or husbands, to make wills to avoid potential property disputes, highlighting the increasing number of women with self-acquired property.

Apex court halts eviction of Tamils from Colombo

Apex court halts eviction of Tamils from Colombo

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court issued the order following a petition filed by a political activist group, Centre for Policy Alternatives, which argued that Thursday's action was a violation of basic human rights.

Gift under Mohammedan law valid without written document: SC

Gift under Mohammedan law valid without written document: SC

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that a gift (hiba) under Mohammedan Law is valid even without a written document, provided certain essential conditions are met.

Bank OTS scheme not a borrower's right without upfront payment: SC

Bank OTS scheme not a borrower's right without upfront payment: SC

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court has ruled that a bank's one-time settlement (OTS) scheme cannot be invoked as a matter of right and that borrowers must strictly comply with its mandatory conditions, including upfront payment of a specified portion of dues, to avail themselves of the benefits of the scheme.

'Everybody wants publicity': SC says no to fresh pleas against Waqf law

'Everybody wants publicity': SC says no to fresh pleas against Waqf law

Rediff.com16 May 2025

As soon as one of the pleas came up for hearing on Friday, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, objected and said there can't be an "endless" filing of pleas challenging the Act.

Digital arrests strike at trust and faith of people in law: SC

Digital arrests strike at trust and faith of people in law: SC

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court has taken serious note of the digital arrest of a senior citizen couple in Haryana based on forged orders, highlighting the rising number of such cases and seeking responses from the Centre and CBI.

VP election: Opposition MPs to practise with 'mock poll' on Monday

VP election: Opposition MPs to practise with 'mock poll' on Monday

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

They said a 'mock poll' would be conducted in the Central Hall of the Samvidhan Sadan at around 2:30 PM on Monday after the briefing on the procedure to vote in the vice presidential polls.

SC to hear Shiv Sena symbol dispute pleas on Jan 21

SC to hear Shiv Sena symbol dispute pleas on Jan 21

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for January 21 on pleas challenging the Election Commission's decision to allot the 'bow and arrow' symbol to the Eknath Shinde faction of the Shiv Sena. The court will also hear arguments on a similar dispute concerning the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on January 22.

BWF speeds up play with 25-second Time Clock trial

BWF speeds up play with 25-second Time Clock trial

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'Players do not need to serve within 25 seconds -- just be in position and ready.'

Apex court stays TDSAT order, raises DTH rates

Apex court stays TDSAT order, raises DTH rates

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

In an interim order on Monday, the Supreme Court directed that Direct-to-Home (DTH) operators may charge no more than 42 per cent of the rates paid by cable operators for TV channels.

Nirmala Sitharaman: 'Prime Minister Modi Does Not Tolerate Gaming Of The System'

Nirmala Sitharaman: 'Prime Minister Modi Does Not Tolerate Gaming Of The System'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

'Grassroots-level corruption, which disrupts the last-mile work, cannot be ignored in your enthusiasm and drive to get going to complete the project.' 'Like it was in MGNREGA, in some states, it is the case with the Jal Jeevan mission.' 'The last minute levels of corruption can ruin the intent of the project itself.' 'When you see that people can game a particular well-intended and well-crafted project, you need to correct that.'

SC to hear plea for restoration of statehood to J-K on Thursday

SC to hear plea for restoration of statehood to J-K on Thursday

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a plea for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The plea highlights the delay in restoration and its impact on democratic rights and development.

India's apex court summons Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee

India's apex court summons Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

The court made it clear that it was not expressing any opinion on the merit of the case pending before the trial court.

Collegium recommends elevation of 3 HC judges to SC

Collegium recommends elevation of 3 HC judges to SC

Rediff.com26 May 2025

The Supreme Court collegium has recommended the appointment of Karnataka High Court Chief Justice N V Anjaria, Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi, and Bombay High Court judge Justice A S Chandurkar as judges of the Supreme Court. The five-member collegium, headed by Chief Justice B R Gavai, decided to recommend the names to fill three existing vacancies in the top court. The appointments follow the superannuation of former Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, and Justices Abhay S Oka and Hrishikesh Roy. The Supreme Court, which has a sanctioned strength of 34 judges, is currently working with 31 judges.

AIFF: ISL crucial, but court bars MRA renewal

AIFF: ISL crucial, but court bars MRA renewal

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Following a directive from the Supreme Court, the AIFF has been asked not to negotiate new terms of the MRA with FSDL, the apex governing body's commercial partner running the ISL, until a final judgment is delivered in the AIFF draft constitution case.

Presidential Reference: SC rejects objections by states

Presidential Reference: SC rejects objections by states

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to accept the preliminary objections raised by opposition-ruled states like Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Kerala to maintainability of Presidential Reference, saying the issues raised in it pertain to the very core and foundational modalities of the constitutional machinery.

From Bad To Worse: How Indian Football Fared In 2025

From Bad To Worse: How Indian Football Fared In 2025

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

Indian football remained in a state of terminal decline after experiencing arguably its darkest phase in a year marked by severe administrative crisis, court hearings, financial issues, absence of domestic leagues, and a steep decline in performance of the senior men's team.

Can't sub-categorise SC reservation: Apex court

Can't sub-categorise SC reservation: Apex court

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

The Andhra Pradesh government had subdivided the reservation for Scheduled Castes into four categories.

EC to move apex court on RS elections

EC to move apex court on RS elections

Rediff.com5 Jun 2004

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the June 21 Rajya Sabha biennial elections and made EC a party to a petition challenging the new open balloting system and the decision to do away with the domicile requirements.

Delhi HC Chief Justice submits report to CJI on cash recovery

Delhi HC Chief Justice submits report to CJI on cash recovery

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

The Delhi High Court Chief Justice, D K Upadhyay, has submitted a report to the Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna, regarding the alleged discovery of cash at Justice Yashwant Varma's official residence. The report follows an in-house inquiry initiated by Justice Upadhyay after a fire at Justice Varma's residence on Holi night. The Supreme Court Collegium will now examine the report and may take further action. The Supreme Court has also stated that a proposal to transfer Justice Varma to the Allahabad High Court is separate from the in-house inquiry.

SC to hear on July 22 Presidential reference on bill assent timelines

SC to hear on July 22 Presidential reference on bill assent timelines

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

A five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court is scheduled to consider the Presidential reference on whether timelines could be imposed by judicial orders for the exercise of discretion by the President while dealing with bills passed by state assemblies.

AIFF sweats over two clauses in new constitution

AIFF sweats over two clauses in new constitution

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

AIFF adopts SC-approved constitution, leaves out two clauses pending Apex court direction