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Plea seeking probe into killing of villagers during anti-Naxal operation junked by SC
A bench of Justices A M Khanwilkar and J B Pardiwala also imposed an exemplary cost of Rs five lakh on the petitioner and social activist Himanshu Kumar.
SC agrees to hear next week pleas challenging Centre’s ‘Agnipath’ scheme
A vacation bench of Justices Indira Banerjee and JK Maheshwari said that petitions will be listed next week before an appropriate bench upon reopening of the apex court after summer vacation.
Courts expected to pass order at earliest in matters involving personal liberty: SC
The apex court, while hearing a petition against a June 2 order of the Delhi High Court, observed that posting an application seeking anticipatory bail after two months cannot be appreciated.
Supreme Court Collegium recommends transfer of six HC judges
The Collegium headed by the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana recommended the transfer of Justice Chitta Ranjan Dash from the High Court of Orissa to the Calcutta High Court.
SC directs Jharkhand HC to decide on maintainability of plea against CM Hemant Soren, others
A Vacation Bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Bela M Trivedi directed Jharkhand HC to decide the issue of maintainability on the next date of listing.
Can’t entertain plea at behest of political party: SC on plea against demolition in Shaheen Bagh
A bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao and B R Gavai asked the party to approach the Delhi High Court.
Exams have nothing to do with Hijab: SC on petition challenging Karnataka HC order
Senior Advocate Devadatt Kamat, appearing for the petitioner mentioned his plea seeking urgent hearing on petitions challenging Karnataka High Court’s order that dismissed petitions against the ban on Hijab in educational institutions.
Hijab ban in classroom: SC to hear pleas against Karnataka HC verdict after Holi vacation
A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana took note of the submissions of senior advocate Sanjay Hegde, appearing for some students, that urgent hearing was needed keeping in mind the upcoming examinations.
SC sets aside Punjab & Haryana HC order on quota in pvt sector jobs for Haryana residents
A bench of justices L Nageswara Rao and Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha also directed the Haryana government not to take coercive action against employers.
SC asks UP govt to withdraw recovery notices against anti-CAA protesters
A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Surya Kant gave the final opportunity to the State to withdraw the recovery notices saying otherwise it will quash the proceedings for being in violation of the law.
SC to to start physical hearing on Wednesdays, Thursdays from February 14
The top court said it has decided to revive the Modified SOP notified on October 7, 2021, from February 14, 2022.
SC directs UP govt to re-examine policy for premature release of life term convicts
A bench comprising Justices S K Kaul and M M Sundresh observed this while considering an appeal by a convict seeking a direction for his premature release from prison.
SC-appointed commission inquiring into Hyderabad sexual assault, murder case submits final report
The Supreme Court-appointed Justice Sirpurkar Commission inquiring into the alleged encounter of the four accused in the rape and murder case of a woman veterinarian on December 6, 2019, has submitted its final report. Justice (Retired) V S Sirpurkar committee, constituted to look and enquire into the Hyderabad encounter case,[Read More…]
Resolution suspending 12 MLAs beyond period of remainder of session unconstitutional: SC
The 12 suspended members are Sanjay Kute, Ashish Shelar, Abhimanyu Pawar, Girish Mahajan, Atul Bhatkhalkar, Parag Alavani, Harish Pimpale, Yogesh Sagar, Jay Kumar Rawat, Narayan Kuche, Ram Satpute and Bunty Bhangdia.
SC raps UP govt for not releasing accused on bail despite its month old order
A three-judge bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar stopped short of imposing cost on the state government and said it is a serious matter.
SC directs MHA to provide two additional CRPF companies in Tripura to ensure free, fair civic polls
The top court asked the Centre and Tripura government to ensure necessary arrangements will also be made to ensure the safety of ballots and counting of votes.
Centre clears all 9 judges recommended by Supreme Court Collegium
According to sources familiar with the development, the names have been sent to the President for approval.
‘Without application of mind’: SC on HCs’ no coercive action orders
The apex court’s observation came during the hearing of a petition challenging the Uttarakhand High Court order, which was passed on a plea for quashing of the FIR in a murder case.
Show us debate in Parliament, reasons: SC on Tribunal Reforms Bill
A bench headed by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana told Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, why introduce the bill with the provisions, which were struck down by the top court.
SC refuses to entertain plea for directions to curb black magic, forced religious conversions
Sankaranarayanan then sought liberty to withdraw the petition and permission to make representation to the government and the law commission.
SC to hear next week plea to stop fresh sale of electoral bonds
The ADR has urged the top court to direct the Centre not to open any further window for sale of electoral bonds under the Electoral Bond Scheme, 2018, during the pendency of its writ petition.
Irked over glitches in virtual hearing, SC says Delhi HC system much better
The Covid-19 pandemic necessitated a re-imagining of how access to justice, a key pillar in all democracies, can be ensured in the backdrop of an unprecedented health crisis.
Kafeel Khan free for months, nothing happened, SC tells UP Government
“This man is out for three months, nothing has occurred,” observed the bench while hearing the Uttar Pradesh government challenging the September 1 order of the High Court.
All insults against SC/STs can’t be termed as offence under SC/ST Act: Supreme Court
The bench emphasised that the object of the Act is to improve the socio-economic conditions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes as they are denied a number of civil rights.