Tag: Supreme Court

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Sharma urges SC to recall Rafale judgement, issue contempt of court notice to govt

New Delhi:Senior Congress leader Anand Sharma Sunday urged the Supreme Court to recall its Rafale judgement and issue contempt of court and perjury notices to the government, alleging the Centre had provided false information to the apex court. Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters here, Sharma also alleged that the government was guility […]

  • Tuesday, 29 June 2021
No occasion to doubt decision-making in Rafale deal: SC

New Delhi:The Supreme Court Friday said there is no occasion to doubt the decision-making process in the multi-billion dollar Rafale fighter jet deal with France. A bench, headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, said there has been necessity of fighter aircraft and the country cannot remain without fighter jets. The Chief Justice of India (CJI) […]

  • Tuesday, 29 June 2021
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SC approves Centre's draft witness protection scheme

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Wednesday approved the Centre’s draft witness protection scheme and asked all the states to implement it till the Parliament comes out with a legislation. A bench headed by Justice A K Sikri said that they have made some changes in the scheme. The issue of witness protection scheme had cropped […]

  • Tuesday, 29 June 2021
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CVC report on CBI Director has some 'very uncomplimentary' findings: SC

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Friday said the CVC’s “exhaustive” preliminary report on allegations against CBI Director Alok Verma has concluded that some findings are “complimentary” and some “very uncomplimentary”, needing further investigation by the panel. A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi ordered that the confidential Central Vigilance Commission report be given to […]

  • Tuesday, 29 June 2021
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Unpardonable: SC Slams Centre For Delay On Portal For Migrant Workers' Registration

The Supreme Court on Tuesday slammed the Centre for having a lackadaisical approach in developing a portal for registration of the unorganized or migrant workers, to avail benefits from various government schemes.

  • Tuesday, 29 June 2021
SC to hear on Oct 26 CBI director's plea challenging Centre's decision

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on October 26 the plea of CBI Director Alok Kumar Verma challenging the Centre’s decision sending him on leave. A bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices S K Kaul and K M Joseph considered the submission of Verma that his plea against the […]

  • Tuesday, 29 June 2021
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US President Donald Trump mocks #MeToo movement

Washington: US President Donald Trump has mocked the #MeToo movement as he intensified his criticism of the campaign against sexual harassment and assault which nearly hit his Supreme Court pick Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Trump’s claim that #MeToo prevents him for using the phrase is his latest volley against the movement, which became a force after […]

  • Tuesday, 29 June 2021
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Trump''s controversial nominee Brett Kavanaugh sworn in as Supreme Court Judge

Washington: Donald Trump’s controversial nominee Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in as a judge of the US Supreme Court, in a major victory for the US President amid crackling tension, angry protests and high drama on Capitol Hill. Kavanaugh was officially sworn in Saturday evening as the 114th Justice of the Supreme Court by Chief Justice […]

  • Tuesday, 29 June 2021
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No coercive action against Salman Khan's 'Loveyatri': SC

New Delhi:The Supreme Court directed Thursday that no coercive action is to be taken in any part of the country against Salman Khan Ventures Pvt ltd, the producer of upcoming bollywood movie ‘Loveratri’. A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra considered the submission that the movie, slated for all India release on October 5, […]

  • Tuesday, 29 June 2021
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Supreme Court decriminalises consensual gay sex

New Delhi: A five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court Thursday unanimously decriminalised part of the 158-year-old colonial law under Section 377 of the IPC which criminalises consensual unnatural sex. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra termed the part of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code which crimiminalises unnatural sex […]

  • Tuesday, 29 June 2021
NOTA can't be permitted in RS polls, says SC

New Delhi: The Supreme Court today said the option of none of the above (NOTA) cannot be permitted in Rajya Sabha elections. A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud has set aside the Election Commission’s notification allowing NOTA option in the ballot papers for Rajya Sabha […]

  • Tuesday, 29 June 2021
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Supreme Court begins hearing on pleas seeking quashing of adultery provision in IPC

New Delhi: The Supreme Court today commenced hearing on pleas seeking quashing of the adultery provision in the IPC on the ground that it only punishes married men for having extra-martial sexual relations with a married woman. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra said it will not touch the law to […]

  • Tuesday, 29 June 2021
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NRC release: Assam CM congratulates people, calls it a historic day

Guwahati: Congratulating the people of the state for the successful publication of the National Register of Citizens (NRC), Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today said “the historic day will remain etched in their memories forever”. The process of publishing the final draft today was carried out in cooperation with the Registrar General of India, along […]

  • Tuesday, 29 June 2021
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SC Dismisses Plea Against Delhi HC Order Rejecting PIL To Halt Central Vista Work

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea challenging the Delhi High Court order which had rejected a PIL seeking to halt Central Vista construction work in view of the COVID pandemic.

  • Tuesday, 29 June 2021
Do not appoint police officer as acting DGP: SC to states, UTs

New Delhi: The Supreme Court passed today a slew of directions on police reforms in the country and ordered all states and Union territories to not appoint any police officer as acting Director General of Police (DGP). A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra also directed all the states to send names of senior […]

  • Tuesday, 29 June 2021
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