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(Search results - 81)IndiaAug 13, 2019, 1:35 PM IST
Guru Ravidas temple razed in Delhi; Dalits continue to protest in Punjab
The Supreme Court had on August 9 observed that "serious breach" has been committed by the Guru Ravi Das Jayanti Samaroh Samiti by not vacating the forest area as earlier ordered by the court
IndiaAug 9, 2019, 1:30 PM IST
Ayodhya case: Muslim party opposes hearing on all days of week, says it can't be rushed through
Breaking with the tradition, the apex court decided to hear the sensitive case on Friday which is kept fresh cases only, along with Monday. As per the apex court's procedures, on Mondays and Fridays, the registry lists before the benches fresh and miscellaneous cases after notice cases.
IndiaAug 5, 2019, 4:18 PM IST
Lok Sabha proposes bill to increase number of judges in Supreme Court
In 1986, the strength of the apex court was increased to 25, excluding the CJI. Subsequently, the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Act, 2009 further augmented the strength of the court from 25 to 30. The Lok Sabha has now proposed a bill to increase the number of judges to 34, including the CJI
IndiaJul 18, 2019, 1:29 PM IST
Ayodhya land dispute case: Supreme Court to scrutinise mediation process
The Supreme Court bench had requested former apex court judge Justice (Retd) FMI Kalifulla, chairperson of the three-member mediation panel, to apprise it by today about the progress of the mediation till date and its present stage in the Ayodhya land dispute case.
ViewsJul 18, 2019, 8:29 AM IST
Time's up for Kumaraswamy government in Karnataka
The apex court's decision, which all analysts agree is well merited and balanced, has clearly put the Karnataka ruling dispensation in an unenviable situation.
IndiaJul 11, 2019, 1:30 PM IST
Ayodhya dispute: SC seeks fresh status report on mediation proceedings within a week
A five-judge constitution bench, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi, requested former apex court judge Justice (Retd) F M I Kalifulla, chairperson of the three-member mediation panel, to submit the report by July 18.
WorldJul 6, 2019, 11:50 AM IST
Sri Lanka Supreme Court stays President Sirisena's execution order against drug convicts
The Sri Lankan apex court's order came after it took into consideration a number of petitions filed against the president's order, that termed the order as a violation of the fundamental rights of the convicts
IndiaJul 2, 2019, 10:30 AM IST
SC judge Indu Malhotra recuses herself from hearing pleas against Bombay HC order on laws on beef
The apex court, on August 17, 2016, had sought the response of the Maharashtra government on the plea of 'Akhil Bharat Krishi Goseva Sangh' against the high court order. Later, as many as 33 petitions were filed in the apex court by different individuals and organisations
IndiaMay 29, 2019, 4:03 PM IST
Puducherry: Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi moves SC challenging Madras HC verdict
Following the Madras high court verdict over administrative control, Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi has challenged it and moved the apex court.
IndiaMay 22, 2019, 2:13 PM IST
Supreme Court allows Arjun Singh to participate in counting, grants exemption from arrest
Singh submitted a plea to the apex court seeking protection from arrest in several cases lodged against him by the state police
IndiaMay 7, 2019, 4:27 PM IST
Women activists protest against clean chit to CJI Ranjan Gogoi outside Apex court, seeks his resignation
The protesters were also from the All India Democratic Women's Association, the women's wing of the Communist Party of India. Various members and leaders of CPI's women wing AIDWA also participated in the protest.
IndiaMay 7, 2019, 2:25 PM IST
Opposition parties seek review of VVPAT slips matching order: See what SC said
Senior advocate AM Singhvi, appearing for petitioners, told the bench that the apex court had increased the random matching of VVPAT slips with EVMs to five polling booths per assembly segment and they are now seeking that it should be increased to 25% at least
IndiaMay 3, 2019, 5:30 PM IST
Actress attack case: Supreme Court stays trial pending state govt reply on memory card query
The state government had asked the court not to stay the trial as a consensus had been reached with the defendant on booking the accused, but the apex court went ahead and stayed the trial
IndiaMay 3, 2019, 11:15 AM IST
Actress attack case: Supreme Court asks Kerala govt whether memory card is evidence or document
The petition filed by Dileep, the eight accused in the case, seeking the copy of the memory card was heard by a bench led by justice AM Khanwilkar. The state government told the apex court that if the copy of the memory card is given to the accused, it will violate the privacy of the victim and will hamper the chances of her providing an independent statement.
ViewsMay 2, 2019, 5:58 PM IST
Judiciary must be harsher on Rahul Gandhi-like liars who tender apologies in fear of law
Rahul Gandhi apparently appreciates the style of Kejriwal of lying and making false and baseless allegations. He tried that with his concocted takes on the deal for Rafale fighter planes. Scared of inviting the ire of the Supreme Court, he grudgingly tendered an apology for having attributed to the court what was a figment of his imagination. That was not a genuine apology. The apex court must come up with a stricter approach to deal with politicians who defame rivals wantonly with falsehoods and then say 'sorry' out of fear.