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Delhi-NCR air quality: SC asking Punjab to stop stubble burning sparks pol
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Hours after the Supreme Court of India directed the governments of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Delhi to stop stubble burning in view of the deteriorating air quality in the national capital, political reactions poured in from several leaders on the issue.
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SC notice to Centre on plea against law that requires even those acquitted
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Centre's response to a petition challenging the constitutional validity of a criminal law that requires even an acquitted person to execute a bail bond and furnish sureties before release from jail.
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Supreme Court recommends 3 HC Chief Justices for elevation to apex court
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Delhi High Court Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice Augustine George Masih and Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Sandeep Mehta has been recommended for elevation to the Centre for Supreme Court judges.
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SC dismisses PFI's plea challenging UAPA tribunal's decision confirming Ce
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
"The petitioner has approached this court invoking our jurisdiction under Article 136 of the Constitution of India directly against the order of a tribunal constituted under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. In our opinion, the constitutional writ jurisdiction ought to be the forum t
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SC Collegium recommends Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh's name as Chief J
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
In a notification, the apex court said that a fair representation shall be given to various High Courts for the selection of Chief Justices.
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SC accepts unconditional apology of NCLAT member technical, slaps a fine o
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Monday accepted the unconditional apology of National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) member technical Alok Srivastava and dropped the contempt proceedings against him. Meanwhile, the top court also slapped a fine of Rs 1 crore upon Deepak Chhabria, who had to ste
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SC asks Centre to inform about release of water from Sardar Sarovar Dam to
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Supreme Court has asked the Central government if the issue of the release of adequate water from the Sardar Sarovar Dam to the downstream areas of the Narmada River has been referred to the Narmada Control Authority.
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Pakistan Apex Court declares trial of civilian in military courts as null
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
"Amendment was necessary for the trial of terrorists [then] why amendment not required for the civilians? At the time of the 21st constitutional amendment, did the accused attack the army or installations?" inquired Justice Ahsan
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SC issues notice to Delhi police on pleas of NewsClick founder, HR head ag
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Purkayastha and Chakraborty moved the apex court challenging the Delhi High Court's order upholding the trial court order remanding them to police custody. They have since been remanded to judicial custody.
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SC's show cause notice to two NCLAT members for defying its order
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) judicial member Rakesh Kumar and technical member Alok Srivastava to show cause why contempt of court proceedings be not initiated against them for delivering a judgement and breaching Apex court order.
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"While Supreme Court has shut one door, it has opened another door": Advoc
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
A five-judge Constitution bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud ruled in a 3:2 verdict against giving constitutional validity to same-sex marriages. The top court said it is for Parliament to formulate legislation on it.
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"Govt may want to address operational issues...": Advocate Sai Deepak afte
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
A five-judge Constitution bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud ruled in a 3:2 verdict against giving constitutional validity to same-sex marriages. The top court said it is for Parliament to formulate legislation on it.
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