The Supreme Court on Monday initiated suo motu proceedings to curb the possession and use of unlicensed firearms in Uttar Pradesh and remarked that the trend of using illegal guns is "disturbing".
The central government on Monday informed the Supreme Court that SEBI is competent to handle the situation and it has agreed to constitute a committee to protect investor interests.
A bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud orally observed that the constitutional provision is very clear that the nominated members cannot go for election.
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea challenging the government's decision to constitute the delimitation commission for redrawing the Assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Dr. John Brittas in a Letter to Union Minister said that there are 75,33,166 pensioners under EPS as of date and 6,79,78,581 contributing members during the last year.
Congress leader Rashid Alvi hit out at the BJP-led Union government over the appointment of Justice (retd.) S Abdul Nazeer as the Andhra Pradesh governor, alleging that the Supreme Court delivered its verdict in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case under pressure from the Centre.
The appointment of retired Supreme Court judge Justice Abdul Nazeer as Arunachal Pradesh Governor is based on merit and does not reduce people's faith in the judiciary, former Allahabad High Court judge Justice Sakharam Singh Yadav said on Sunday.
Justice Abhay Thipsay's reaction came after the appointment of retired Supreme Court judge, Justice Abdul Nazeer as the third Governor of Andhra Pradesh drew criticism from the Opposition.
The Damak Industrial Park's construction in Jhapa, Nepal has been stalled for more than 10 years since its approval in 2012. The locals have been showing dissent and have filed a case in the supreme court which is still to be heard.