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CJI Gavai says he was shocked by shoe-hurling attack
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai on Thursday expressed that his brother judge Justice K Vinod Chandran and himself were "shocked" by the shoe-hurling attempt made by a 71-year-old lawyer Rajesh Kishore on Monday. The CJI however also added that it is now a forgotten chapter for t
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Trump asks US Supreme Court to hear case on birthright citizenship curbs
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In petitions submitted to the high court on Friday, Solicitor General D. John Sauer asked the justices to hear arguments on the issue early next year, which would likely result in a ruling by June.
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Kejriwal to get government accommodation within 10 days, SG tells Delhi Hi
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Appearing virtually, Mehta assured Justice Sachin Datta, "He (Kejriwal) will be allotted the appropriate accommodation within 10 days from today. You may record my statement."
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SC asks why Rajoana not hanged as Centre cites 'serious offence' in Beant
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and NV Anjaria made the remark after Centre said it was a "serious offence". The bench asked Solicitor General KM Nataraj, representing the Centre, "Why did you not hang him till now? Who is to blame for that. At least, we have not stayed the ex
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2016 Surjagarh mine arson case: SC raises concern on delay in trial agains
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A bench of Justices JK Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi asked Additional Solicitor General SV Raju, appearing for the Maharashtra government, why the trial was not proceeding and for how many years a person could be kept in custody without trial.
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Delhi riots 2020: Delhi HC rejects bail pleas of Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khali
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The High Court had reserved its order on July 9 after hearing the arguments of counsel for the accused persons and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and SPP Amit Prasad.
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Centre assures Delhi High Court: Rules, authority under Online Gaming Act
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Central Government informed the Delhi High Court on Tuesday that it will soon establish a regulatory authority and frame rules under the new Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025.
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Team India Set to Showcase Sporting Prowess at the Historic 1st Internatio
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 29: A 25-member delegation of India's esteemed legal luminaries is proudly representing the nation at the inaugural International Bar & Bench Badminton Tournament, being held in Phuket, Thailand, on August 28th and 29th, 2025.
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Perceived issues in assent to Bills deserve political answers, not necessa
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The submissions were filed through Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta ahead of the Supreme Court's hearing on the Presidential reference matter, scheduled from August 19.
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2006 Mumbai train blasts: Maharashtra moves SC against Bombay HC decision
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The plea was mentioned on Tuesday before a bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai by Solicitor General of India (SGI) Tushar Mehta, who requested that the plea be taken up urgently by the top court. The Court listed the matter for hearing on Thursday, July 24.
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Centre questions maintainability of PFI's plea against ban in Delhi HC
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
During the hearing, the Additional Solicitor General (ASG) S V Raju, representing the Centre, argued that the petition was not maintainable under Articles 226 or 227 of the Constitution.
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2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case : SG opposes bail of Sharjeel Imam
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta opposed the bail pleas by submitting that in UAPA cases relating to mass violence impact national security and integrity, bail ought not to be granted.
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