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Supreme Court of India: Highest court of jurisdiction in India
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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Supreme Court's Bulldozer Ruling Explained: 'Illegal Demolition Violate Law & Constitutional Rights' [Video]

Supreme Court's Bulldozer Ruling Explained: 'Illegal Demolition Violate Law & Constitutional Rights'

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India condemned the practice of arbitrary bulldozer demolitions, stating that such actions violate constitutional principles and legal rights. The court..

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SC collegium picks Madras high court judge as Chief Justice of Manipur high court


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Air pollution: SC orders closure of classes 10, 12 in Delhi-NCR, Grap 4 restrictions imposed

The Supreme Court of India has ordered the closure of 10th and 12th-grade classes across the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) due to the worsening air quality
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'Constitutional obligation of governments to provide citizens pollution free environment': SC orders GRAP 4 curbs to be in force across NCR even if AQI drops below 400

The Supreme Court has directed all NCR states to strictly implement GRAP Stage 4 pollution control measures, regardless of AQI fluctuations. The court mandated the formation of monitoring teams,..
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No relaxation of GRAP-4 without court's nod: Supreme Court slams Delhi government over anti-pollution curbs delay

The Supreme Court has rebuked the Delhi government for delaying the implementation of stricter pollution control measures, ordering that GRAP Stage 4 remain in effect regardless of AQI fluctuations...
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SC lays down path, timeline that bulldozers must follow

The Supreme Court of India has laid down a strict procedure for authorities to follow before demolishing illegal structures. A 15-day notice period, a personal hearing, and a final order with a 15-day..
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'Will prevent state govts from punishing Muslims': Owaisi on SC order on 'bulldozer justice'

The Supreme Court of India has issued strict guidelines to curb the practice of "bulldozer justice," emphasizing due process and the rule of law. The court mandated a 15-day notice period before..
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Bulldozer justice: Executive can't become judge, demolish house of accused, SC says

The Supreme Court established strict guidelines to prevent authorities from demolishing properties without due process. The court emphasized that officials who illegally demolish homes will face..
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SC notice to Centre on underage drinking

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea seeking mandatory age checks at all liquor-selling establishments to combat underage drinking. The petition, filed by 'Community Against Drunken Driving,'..
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SC orders SIT for crimes against Tamil Nadu, West Bengal women

The Supreme Court halted a Madras High Court order to transfer the investigation of a 10-year-old girl's repeated sexual assault to the CBI. Expressing concern over the police's handling of the case,..
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SC notice to Centre on plea for robust policy for age check at liquor sale points

The Supreme Court is requesting the central government's input on a petition advocating for stricter age verification at points of alcohol sale and consumption. The petition, filed by an NGO,..
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'No religion promotes pollution': SC asks Delhi govt to decide on 'perpetual' firecracker ban

The Supreme Court reprimanded the Delhi police for not effectively enforcing the firecracker ban, emphasizing the right to clean air. The court ordered the police commissioner to create a specialized..
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Meet Justice Sanjiv Khanna, new Chief Justice of India

Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday, succeeding Justice DY Chandrachud. Known for his role in significant Supreme Court rulings, including those related to..
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CJI: Inclusion of disabled in med practice key to humane outlook

The Supreme Court of India has urged government bodies to shift their focus from the disabilities of individuals to their abilities. The court emphasized that denying reasonable accommodations to..
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SC seeks Karnataka response to CBI plea on denial of nod in DKS case

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Karnataka government and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar regarding the CBI's challenge against the withdrawal of consent for a disproportionate..
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SC to pronounce verdict on Aligarh Muslim University's minority status today

A seven-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud will pronounce the verdict.
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SC sets aside NCLAT decision, orders liquidation of Jet Airways' assets

The Supreme Court has scrapped the Jalan-Fritsch consortium's resolution plan for Jet Airways, leading to the airline's liquidation. The court overturned the NCLAT's decision, citing the consortium's..
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SC notice to UP, Uttarakhand on gender discriminatory laws

The Supreme Court has requested responses from the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments regarding a petition challenging gender-biased inheritance laws. The petition highlights provisions that..
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SC denies dad of minor in Pune Porsche crash pre-arrest bail

The Supreme Court of India has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of a father accused of tampering with evidence to protect his minor son. The son was allegedly a passenger in a Porsche involved in a..
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'Constitution allows minorities to build their institutions': Congress' Rashid Alvi after SC upholds UP Madrasa act

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Act 2004, overturning a previous Allahabad High Court decision. While affirming the right of minorities to..
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Delhi pollution: 'Why firecracker ban was not implemented during Diwali,' SC asks police, govt

The Supreme Court emphasized the need to manage pollution caused by firecrackers, cautioning that unchecked pollution contributes to disorder and health risks.
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Tirupati laddu row: SIT probe into 'adulteration' temporarily stalled until SC hearing

The top court was hearing a batch of pleas, including those seeking a court-monitored probe into the alleged use of animal fat in making Tirupati laddus.
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Big relief for UP boy who lost IIT seat over Rs 17000 fees, here's what SC said

The top court used its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution in asking the IIT Dhanbad to admit Atul Kumar.
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Bilkis Bano case: SC rejects Gujarat govt's plea seeking review of verdict over certain observations

In 2008, 11 men were convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment, but they were released on August 15, 2022, under the Gujarat government's remission policy.
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Supreme Court of India's YouTube channel hacked, shows videos promoting cryptocurrency XRP

Supreme Court of India's YouTube channel hacked, shows videos promoting cryptocurrency XRP
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Will withdraw duty-hour curbs on women, WB says after SC rap

The Supreme Court took issue with a West Bengal health department advisory suggesting that women doctors work only 12-hour shifts and avoid night duties after a woman doctor's rape-murder. The court..
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SC says no to glorification and grandstanding of bulldozer justice, bans demolition of any authorised construction till Oct 1


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HC chief justice appointments delayed due to 'sensitive material' with government, AG tells SC


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Kejriwal out of jail; 'CBI arrest only to frustrate ED case bail': SC judge


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'Loss for dictatorship': AAP says SC bail order for Kejriwal a major blow to BJP

The Supreme Court has granted bail to Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case, leading to celebrations among Aam Aadmi Party members. Party leaders hailed the decision as a..
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'Can't make public...': SC sets 5 conditions for Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal while granting bail

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan granted bail to Kejriwal saying prolonged incarceration amounts to unjust deprivation of liberty. The apex court granted bail to Kejriwal, subject to..
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'CBI must dispel notion of being a caged parrot': SC refers to old observation during Kejriwal bail order hearing

The Supreme Court has granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case tied to the excise policy scam. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan criticized the CBI for making an unjustified..
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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal bail: SC makes STRONG remarks on CBI, says, 'it can't be...'

While delivering judgement on Arvind Kejriwal's bail in connection with the alleged excise policy scam case, Supreme Court has made a strong observation on CBI.
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'Jail wala CM ab ... ': BJP's sharp retort over SC bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal received conditional bail from the Supreme Court in the alleged liquor policy scam case. The court set a Rs 10 lakh bail bond and barred him from attending office..
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'Fail to understand the great urgency to ...': What SC said while granting bail to Arvind Kejriwal

The Supreme Court granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a case concerning the excise policy. The court emphasized that prolonged incarceration would be an unjust deprivation of..
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Excise policy case: SC grants bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, to leave jail after...

SC granted bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in excise policy corruption case
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Ahead of SC verdict on Delhi CM Kejriwal's bail plea today, AAP leader Raghav Chadha says party remains 'hopeful'

According to the cause list of September 13 uploaded on the apex court website, a bench headed by Justice Surya Kant is slated to pronounce the verdict.
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Send list of junior doctors back at work after SC's September 9 order, West Bengal govt tells principals


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SC sets aside HC order, asks CBI to probe Chhattisgarh ADJ wife's death


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SC pulls up Punjab & Haryana HC for sacking judicial officer over 'affair'


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Madrassa education against RTE, NCPCR tells SC


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SC collegium recommends 5 permanent judges for Madras HC

The Supreme Court's three-member Collegium, led by CJI D Y Chandrachud, has recommended five additional judges as permanent judges of the Madras High Court. This includes Justice L C Victoria Gowri,..
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Centre appoints six new ASGs for Supreme Court

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has sanctioned the appointment of six senior advocates as Additional Solicitor General in India's Supreme Court. Effective for three years from their..
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'Protests won't die down': IMA Bengal unit after SC asks docs to resume work

The Supreme Court has instructed protesting junior doctors in Bengal to resume work by tomorrow or face action. The Bengal IMA unit expressed disappointment, pledging continued protests until justice..
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Remarks against PM Modi: Congress leader Tharoor moves SC in defamation case

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has sought an urgent Supreme Court hearing against a Delhi High Court decision that refused to quash defamation proceedings over his 'scorpion on Shivling' remarks about..
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SC dismisses RG Kar Hospital's ex- principal Sandip Ghosh's plea in irregularities case

A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said that the accused, the former principal of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital Sandip Ghosh, has no..
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Delhi excise policy case: SC reserves order on CM Arvind Kejriwal's pleas for bail and against CBI arrest

Senior attorney Abhishek Singhvi, representing Arvind Kejriwal, informed the court that Manish Sisodia, Vijay Nair, and K Kavitha, among the other co-accused in the case, had all been freed.
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'We will definitely...': BRS leader K Kavitha after release from jail in Delhi excise policy case

K Kavitha was released from the Tihar jail on Tuesday evening after SC granted her bail in corruption and money laundering cases linked to the now-scrapped 2021-22 excise policy.
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Kolkata Rape-Murder Case LIVE UPDATES: SC begins hearing amid nationwide doctors' strike

A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud will hear the matter today.
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Delhi Excise policy case: SC rejects CM Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea, next hearing on August 23

The Supreme Court had deferred Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea to August 23.
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No interim bail for Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, SC defers hearing plea to August 23

The Supreme Court had deferred Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea to August 23.
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