Centre told the SC that the nation underwent an important transformation through a series of economic policies and events and the withdrawal of the legal tender character was one important action in that series.
In October, the Bombay High Court's Nagpur Bench ordered those interested in feeding stray dogs to "formally adopt" them while issuing a slew of directions regarding the feeding of stray dogs.
The top court had earlier said that the petitions challenging the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 2017, needed to be decided by a larger bench since they involved substantial questions relating to the interpretation of the Constitution.
The Supreme Court, while dealing with matters related to taking steps for preventing the flooding of the Ghaggar basin, said that every State Government should consider the public interest above politics and the common man is interested in the solution.
After the Supreme Court showed concern over the 'forced religious conversions', Central Joint General Secretary of Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) Surendra Jain on Tuesday demanded the Central Government bring a law to stop illegal conversions in the country.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday posted for next week for hearing a said it plea seeking to debar convicted Members of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies from contesting elections for life.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its order on the issue of whether reasonable restrictions can be imposed on the freedom of speech of public functionaries.
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed Mohammed Tahir Hussain's plea challenging the Delhi High Court's order of refusing to stay the proceedings in some FIRs registered against him.
Addressing a gathering on the occasion of his facilitation ceremony organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association, Justice DY Chandrachud appreciated his predecessor CJI UU Lalit for taking concrete steps towards making a listing of matters more transparent.
The Supreme Court on Monday remarked that forced religious conversion is a "very serious issue" and may affect the "security of the country" along with the freedom of conscience of citizens as far as religion is concerned.