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The Supreme Court of India is the supreme judicial authority and the highest court of the Republic of India. It is the final court of appeal for all civil and criminal cases in India. It also has the power of judicial review. The Supreme Court, which consists of the Chief Justice of India and a maximum of fellow 33 judges, has extensive powers in the form of original, appellate and advisory jurisdictions.
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SC takes suo motu cognisance of controversial Allahabad HC's 'grabbing breasts not rape attempt' orderThe Supreme Court will hear a matter on Wednesday regarding the Allahabad High Court's ruling that grabbing a minor girl's breasts and breaking her pyjama does not amount to rape or an attempt to rape...IndiaTimes - Published | |
Cash-at-home case: SC panel reaches Delhi HC judge Yashwant Varma's residence for inquiryA Supreme Court panel is investigating the alleged cash recovery at Delhi HC judge Yashwant Varma's residence following a storeroom fire. The inquiry led to a recommendation for his transfer but is..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Supreme Court pulls up Balaji for not responding to bail recall pleaIndiaTimes - Published | |
Supreme Court collegium asks govt to send Judge Yashwant Varma to Allahabad HCThe Supreme Court collegium recommended transferring Justice Yashwant Varma to Allahabad HC while an inquiry into alleged unaccounted cash at his residence is underway. The decision aims to prevent any..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Cash recovery row: VP Dhankhar calls SC's in-house inquiry 'step in right direction', floor leaders' to meet soonRajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar lauds Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna for unprecedented transparency in handling the controversy over cash found at Justice Yashwant Varma's residence. The..IndiaTimes - Published | |
SC refuses to hear plea challenging Allahabad HC grabbing breasts not rape attempt rulingIndiaTimes - Published | |
Justice Yashwant Varma transfer: Delhi High Court to submit report over allegations issue, SC says, 'his transfer is...'The Supreme Court on Friday issued a statement saying on receiving the information, Chief Justice of Delhi High Court commenced the in-house enquiry procedure collecting evidence and information..DNA - Published | |
'Systemic response is essential': Vice President Dhankhar, opposition on Delhi HC judge cash row in ParliamentA fire at Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Varma's bungalow revealed large sums of unaccounted cash, prompting the Supreme Court collegium to recommend his transfer. The incident raised concerns about..IndiaTimes - Published | |
SC orders direct bank transfer of payout in road accident casesIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Contract largesse' to kin of Arunachal CM under SC lensThe Supreme Court of India will conduct a detailed inquiry into allegations that firms owned by Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu's relatives received contracts unlawfully. The state has..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Open to ‘fair debate’ on Lokpal jurisdiction over HC judges: Supreme CourtEarlier, SC’s Prima Facie View Was Such Jurisdiction Would Be ‘Dangerous’ For Independence Of Constitutional CourtsIndiaTimes - Published | |
RG Kar rape-murder case: SC allows parents of victim to pursue CBI probe plea in Calcutta HCIndiaTimes - Published | |
In a year, Supreme Court sets free over a dozen convicted by HCs and trial courtsIn the past year, the Supreme Court has acquitted over a dozen individuals who were convicted by trial and High Courts for heinous crimes such as rape-cum-murder and manslaughter. These acquittals,..IndiaTimes - Published | Impersonation in govt job exam serious crime, says SC; nixes bailIn a significant move, the Supreme Court of India canceled the bail granted to two individuals involved in an impersonation case during a government job exam. The apex court emphasized the importance..IndiaTimes - Published |
BIG relief for Gautam Adani: SC refuses to stay Dharavi redevelopment project, asks Adani Group to...Earlier, the Bombay High Court had ruled in favour of the conglomerate. On Friday, the top court said that work on the project had already started, including the demolition of some railway quarters.DNA - Published | Collegium picks Calcutta HC judge for SC postThe Supreme Court collegium recommended Justice Joymalya Bagchi of Calcutta HC for appointment to the SC, filling one of the two vacancies. If approved, he will join Justice Dipankar Datta from..IndiaTimes - Published |
Don't hesitate to deny graft accused pre-arrest bail: Supreme CourtIndiaTimes - Published | SC seeks government’s response on social media blocking rulesIndiaTimes - Published |
SC allows Ranveer Allahbadia to resume his podcast, but asks him to give...The court has asked Centre to formulate guidelines on regulating social media content, and take suggestions from all stakeholders.DNA - Published | SC rejects PIL challenging multiple paroles for Gurmeet Ram Rahim SinghSupreme Court dismissed a PIL questioning repeated temporary releases of rape convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh between 2022 and 2024. The plea, filed by the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee in..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Imposing life-time ban on convicted politicians solely on Parliament's domain,' Centre tells SCIndiaTimes - Published | SC rejects decades-old 'both handsintact' requirement to study MBBSThe Supreme Court of India has directed the National Medical Commission to revise its outdated 'both hands intact' requirement for MBBS aspirants, describing it as ableist. The court emphasized..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC issues notice on plea to accommodate students after Madrasa degrees declared unconstitutionalIndiaTimes - Published | SC adjourns hearing on challenge to CEC, EC selection law; hearings on pre-fixed cases consume bench’s judicial scheduleIndiaTimes - Published |
After SC's Ranveer Allahbadia rap, panel seeks Centre note on law tweakIndiaTimes - Published | SC hearing today on petitions challenging CEC appointment processIndiaTimes - Published |
Bail not a right for hardened criminals, clarifies top courtThe Supreme Court of India on Thursday emphasised that the principle of 'bail is the rule, jail is the exception' does not apply to hardened criminals and gangsters accused of multiple heinous..IndiaTimes - Published | No guarantee you'll return: SC nixes Indrani foreign trip pleaThe Supreme Court of India dismissed Indrani Mukerjea's request to travel abroad during her trial in the Sheena Bora murder case, citing doubts about her return. The bench urged for trial completion..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC refuses to test validity of state laws against cow trafficking and slaughterThe Supreme Court declined to entertain a PIL addressing violence against Muslims by cow vigilante groups, citing existing guidelines for police in mob-lynching cases. The court suggested aggrieved..IndiaTimes - Published | SC seeks Centre, ECI response on lifetime bar for MPs/MLAs after convictionThe Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to file its response on plea the challenging the constitutional validity of Sections 8 and 9 of the Representation of the People Act (RP Act), 1951, which..IndiaTimes - Published |
Co executives get threats over Asaram document, SC orders cop coverIndiaTimes - Published | NEET PG 2024: SC issues notice to Centre to conduct fresh round 3 counselling, check detailsThe petition, filed by approximately 50 candidates, seeks fresh conduct of counselling. The petitioners have alleged that during the initial round of counselling, some candidates were given undue..DNA - Published |
Gujarat takes bold step toward Uniform Civil Code: Committee formed under retired SC judgeIndiaTimes - Published | SC seeks forensic report on Manipur CM Biren Singh's audio clipsIndiaTimes - Published |
Days after SC ban on manual scavenging,3 die in Kolkata manholeThree construction workers died while repairing a sewer joint at Kolkata Leather Complex, likely due to inhalation of toxic gas. The incident occurred shortly after the Supreme Court banned manual..IndiaTimes - Published | Mukhtar Ansari’s son fears for life, prefers virtual mode; SC seeks UP response to his bail pleaMukhtar Ansari’s son, Abbas Ansari, has requested the Supreme Court to permit virtual trial attendance, fearing a fake encounter if transported physically by police. The Supreme Court advised seeking..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC: Prosecutors' quality bad, don't make political picksThe Supreme Court of India has warned state governments against appointing public prosecutors based solely on political considerations. Noting a case where a grave error was not corrected by a..IndiaTimes - Published | High court erred, says Supreme Court but blames Haryana governmentSC criticizes Punjab and Haryana HC for reversing an acquittal order without a hearing, attributing the error to the Haryana govt's public prosecutor's failure. Justices ordered Rs 5 lakh compensation..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Provocative' song case: SC issues notice to Gujarat govt, stays proceedings against Congress's Imran PratapgarhiThe Supreme Court stayed proceedings against Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi after he was charged for posting an edited video with an allegedly provocative song in Gujarat. The Gujarat HC had earlier..IndiaTimes - Published | Relief for Rahul Gandhi; Supreme Court stays defamation case for remarks on Amit ShahThe Supreme Court has stayed proceedings against Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case for allegedly making defamatory remarks about Amit Shah during the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. The court has sought..IndiaTimes - Published |
Supreme Court pulls up MCD on trash management, asks government to step inThe Supreme Court criticized the MCD for failing to manage solid waste in Delhi, where 3,000 tonnes of waste are dumped untreated daily. The court was dismayed that the Ghazipur dumpsite would take..IndiaTimes - Published | Supreme Court: PMLA accused in jail for over a yr without chargesheet can be given bailThe Supreme Court stated that an accused can be considered for bail in money laundering cases if they have spent over a year in jail without charges being framed, following its decision in the Senthil..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC refuses bail on med grounds to PFI ex-chief in UAPA caseSupreme Court denies bail to former PFI chairman E Abubacker, arrested under UAPA, citing an unsatisfactory medical report. Abubacker's house arrest plea was also refused. Opposition from Solicitor..IndiaTimes - Published | Supreme Court: Can't slap abetment charge mechanically to harass accusedThe Supreme Court of India expressed concerns over the misuse of Section 306 IPC about abetment to suicide. It emphasized that prosecuting agencies should not mechanically frame charges and highlighted..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC stays Delhi HC order directing AAP govt to sign MoU with Centre on PM-ABHIM schemeThe Supreme Court halted the Delhi high court's order for the Delhi government to sign an MoU with the Centre for the PM-ABHIM scheme. The Delhi government challenged the directive, arguing their..IndiaTimes - Published | ED wants to keep people in prison, livid SC saysThe Supreme Court reprimanded the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for making submissions contrary to the law regarding bail for certain categories under the PMLA, like minors or sick persons. The court..IndiaTimes - Published |
UPSC cheating case: No coercive action against trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar till February 14, says Supreme CourtIndiaTimes - Published | In a first, SC collegium meets judge aspirants outside DelhiThe Supreme Court collegium held its first-ever offsite meeting in Visakhapatnam with HC judge candidates from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, assessing their personality and suitability directly. This..IndiaTimes - Published |
Has National Dam Safety Authority examined safety of Mullaperiyar? SC seeks response from Union government, NDSA, seeks AG’s assistanceIndiaTimes - Published | Convict released after 25 years in jail; he was 14 at time of crimeThe Supreme Court of India has acknowledged its error in rejecting the juvenility plea of a convict, ordering his immediate release after 25 years in jail. The court recognized the convict was 14 at..IndiaTimes - Published |
