On Monday, the Apex Court said that due to the scarcity of time, it only will hear the issue of Triple Talaq at present. It added that it will keep issues of nikah halala and polygamy pending for now; though the Centre on Monday requested deliberations on the later two[Read More…]
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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…]
Kerala sees a fall in liquor sale after Supreme Court directive
After the Supreme Court order of shifting all liquor shops lying along the National as well as state highways, there has been a notable fall in the sale of liquor in the state of Kerala. According to the figures released by the Beverages Corporation (Bevco), in the month of April,[Read More…]
Cops arrest Justice Karnan in Chennai
A day after the Supreme Court sentenced him to six months’ jail, Kolkata police have arrived in Chennai today to arrest Calcutta High Court Judge Justice C. S. Karnan. Justice Karnan is currently in Srikalahasthi, Andhra Pradesh. He was staying at the state guest house after he arrived in Chennai[Read More…]
Justice denied: Nirbhaya & Bilkis Bano
“Rape, is the most heinous form of murder. A murder victim dies just once. A rape victim dies every day till she is alive.” These lines were told to me by a Psychology student who was working first-hand among Rape victims for her Doctoral thesis about 20 years back. I[Read More…]
Justice Karnan, run-ins with the judiciary
Ending all speculations, the Apex Court on Tuesday declared that Justice CS Karnan was guilty of contempt of court and sentenced him to 6-month imprisonment. It is to be noted that he is the first sitting judge to be charged with contempt in the history of Indian judiciary. Justice Karnan[Read More…]
Supreme Court orders separate trial against Lalu Prasad Yadav in fodder scam case
In a major setback for Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, Supreme Court on Monday ruled that he and other accused will have to face a separate trial in Rs 900 crore fodder scam. The Supreme Court pronounced its order after a plea was filed by the CBI opposing the[Read More…]
SC to hear plea against Aadhaar link with PAN
130 million Aadhaar numbers were leaked, says reports
Soon after centre proposed Aadhaar to be mandatory identification proof, cases of Aadhaar number leaks has surfaced which throws the security of information of many Indians under question. In fact, most incidents revealed the personally identifiable information of beneficiaries or subjects of the leaked databases containing Aadhaar numbers of individuals[Read More…]
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…]
SC raises doubts over Calcutta HC judge’s sanity
On Monday, the Supreme Court ordered a medical examination of Justice CS Karnan of the Calcutta High Court. The court has also ordered for a medical board to be formed to investigate Justice Karnan’s mental condition. The medical examination is scheduled on May 5 and the reports are to be[Read More…]
Male chauvinism has no room in civilised society, says SC
SC dismisses plea seeking death penalty for Govindachami in Soumya murder case
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the curative petition filed by the Kerala government which sought the reinstatement of the death penalty on Govindachami, the man who was convicted of raping 23-year-old Soumya in 2011. Responding to the verdict, Soumya’s mother told media that Govindachami’s death would alone invite justice[Read More…]
No farmer committed suicide over drought: TN govt to SC
Tamil Nadu Government on Friday said to the Supreme Court that drought is not the reason for farmer suicides in the state. The government stated that no farmer had committed suicide in the state, and clarified that those who have, took the extreme step due to personal reasons, The Indian[Read More…]
SC trashes govt’s plea to recall verdict on Manipur fake encounter probe
Why 542 MPs did not object to making Aadhar card mandatory, asks SC
Hearing of plea challenging making Aadhaar mandatory in progress
The Supreme Court on Wednesday started hearing on a plea which challenges the government’s move to make Aadhaar card compulsory for IT returns. On behalf of one of the petitioner, Petitioner Senior Advocate Aravind Datar opened his argument by saying that Section 139AA of Income Tax Act is contrary to[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…]
Anti-torturer law a matter of national interest: SC
Court can’t direct govt to implement duties: SC
SEBI court disallows non-bailable warrant on Subrata Roy
On Friday, a special Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) court disallowed a non-bailable warrant issued against Sahara chief Subrata Roy as he appeared before the court. The warrant was also crushed on conditions that Roy will appear in all hearings from now. The court also asked him to[Read More…]
How can you make Aadhaar mandatory: SC to government
The Apex Court on Friday said that it will decide on whether Aadhaar card can be made mandatory for filing of Income Tax returns, next week. In addition, the Supreme Court also asked the government to explain the purpose for making Aadhaar card mandatory for IT returns. The Supreme Court[Read More…]
