SC agrees to form constitution bench on issues of polygamy

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to form a constitution bench to conduct proceedings on pleas relating to...

UK rules against Scotland holding independence referendum

The UK Supreme Court on Wednesday (local time) blocked the Scottish parliament from holding an independence vote.

SC directs State panels to frame Regulations for power tariff

The Supreme Court has directed all State Regulatory Commissions to frame Regulations under Section 181 of the...

Election Commission shouldn't be 'yes man' of government: SC

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice KM Joseph emphasised that the appointment of the Chief Election...

CBI moves Delhi HC challenging bail granted to Nair, Boinpally

The petition said the agency was asked to inquire into a report submitted by Chief Secretary of the NCT of Delhi by...

Legal experts on appointment of serving bureaucrats in EC

Legal experts said that appointments to constitutional posts is a fundamental principle of good governance after the...

Country's burning issues must be discussed in bar associations

Burning issues of the country must be discussed in the bar associations of Supreme Court, high courts and lower...

SC seeks files from Centre on appointment of Arun Goel as new EC

Attorney General R Venkataramani, appearing for the Centre, objected to the mixing up of the appointment of Goel...

Review petition filed in SC against judgement on EWS

A review petition has been filed in the Supreme Court against the judgement upholding the Centre's decision on EWS...

Yechury demands independent panel for appointment of CEC, EC

Yechury also welcomed the Supreme Court opinion that the CEC must be "apolitical" and beyond "influence".

SC on appointment of judges in higher judiciary

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to list for hearing a matter seeking direction to the Centre to immediately...

Supreme Court to have specialsed benches

The Supreme Court will have four special benches to conduct proceedings in issues relating to criminal matters,...