Former Supreme Court judge, Justice GS Singhvi, who in 2012 pronounced the cancellation of 122 2G spectrum licences, on Friday said the case before the top court was the allocation of spectrum without auction, while the CBI court was to see whether there was a conspiracy in the allocation. “The[Read More…]
Tag: Apex Court
Supreme Court rejects plea against Asthana’s selection as CBI special director
The Supreme Court has rejected a petition challenging the appointment of senior Gujarat cadre IPS officer Rakesh Asthana as a special CBI director on Tuesday. “The writ petition is dismissed,” said a bench of Justices, RK Agrawal and AM Sapre. Earlier, on November 24, the apex court had reserved the[Read More…]
Supreme Court verdict says sexual orientation part of privacy
The Apex Court in his ruling said on Thursday that, “Sexual orientation is an essential attribute of privacy. Discrimination against an individual on the basis of sexual orientation is deeply offensive to the dignity and self-worth of the individual.” The Supreme Court along with guaranteeing the right to privacy as[Read More…]
Supreme Court admits plea challenging J&K’s Article 370 status
The Apex Court on Monday admitted a plea that challenges the legality of Article 370. The plea challenges the special status granted to Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution. The plea says that Article 370 has lapsed and urged that the separate constitution of Jammu and Kashmir[Read More…]
SC gives green signal for the appointment of over 3500 Sub-Inspectors in UP Police
The Apex Cort has cleared decks for the selection of 3500 sub-inspectors and Platoon Commanders in Uttar Pradesh Police, which has been stalled for over six years. The Supreme Court stayed the directions passed by both benches of the High Court at Allahabad and Lucknow from time to time and[Read More…]
Supreme Court reserves verdict on ‘right to privacy’ is fundamental right
The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its judgment over the issue of right to privacy is fundamental right or not. A nine-judge bench of SC was hearing the matter for a long time now and finally the verdict was reserved after extended arguments between the Centre and the petitioners. A[Read More…]
SC to set up norms for fair selection of CECs and ECs
The Supreme Court on Wednesday, agreed to accord final hearing on Public Interest Litigation(PIL), after alleging that political executives have been appointing Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners in poll panel till now. The apex court stated that it is important to set norms for the appointment so that the[Read More…]
UP woman gives ‘Talaq’ over dowry issue
A Muslim woman took to the Shariyat to divorce her husband after being abused by him and his family over the exchange of dowry. The incident came at a time when the petitions are being heard over the practice of Triple talaq in apex court. This is a first-of-its-kind incident[Read More…]
Supreme Court to continue hearing on validity of triple talaq
The Apex Court on Thursday will continue hearing pleas by Muslim women rejecting their religious convention of practising triple talaq. The hearing will be conducted under a five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Jagdish Singh Khehar and four other judges, namely Justices Kurian Joseph, Rohinton Fali[Read More…]
SC to hear plea against Aadhaar link with PAN
Justice Karnan lashes out at SC after medical check-up order
Lashing out at the Apex Court, Justice CS Karnan of the Calcutta High Court on Monday said that he might issue a Suo moto stay order against West Bengal DGP if he comes to check his mental health forcefully. Might issue suo moto suspension order against West Bengal DGP if[Read More…]
Apex Court to hear plea challenging Centre’s move to make Aadhaar mandatory
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear a plea which challenges the government’s move to make Aadhaar card compulsory. Notably, the Apex Court, previously, has not been very content with the decision of making Aadhaar mandatory for IT returns. Although, in August 2015, the apex court in an order made[Read More…]
Supreme Court to hear various petitions on Triple Talaq
The Apex Court will be hearing several petition filed questioning the Constitutional acceptability of Triple Talaq and polygamy in the Muslim community. Notably, the Supreme Court had earlier refused to debate the vital issue of uniform civil code (UCC). Although the petitioners had claimed that the matter is sensitive and[Read More…]