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I-PAC raids in Kolkata: ED seeks to add MHA, DoPT as parties in its plea in SC
The chief minister has accused the central agency of overreach, while her party, Trinamool Congress, has denied the ED's...
Phone-tapping case: SC asks Telangana if it wants to keep official jailed till he breaks down
A suspended DSP of SIB was among four police officials who were arrested by Hyderabad Police since March 2024, for alleg...
SC stays Calcutta HC verdict disqualifying Mukul Roy as MLA for defecting to TMC
The high court said that the Speaker had misapplied the law in deciding the disqualification petition, and misappreciate...
Disqualification of BRS MLAs: SC seeks status report from Telangana speaker in two weeks
The contempt plea stems from the apex court's July 31, last year judgment in a batch of writ petitions filed by BRS lead...
SC stays Calcutta HC verdict disqualifying Mukul Roy as MLA for defecting to TMC
Taking recourse to the anti-defection law, the high court, for the first time, exercised its constitutional authority to...
Right to constitutional remedies under Article 32 being misused, says SC
The top court said the petition filed under Article 32 is a gross misuse of the process of the court and of law, and dis...
SC rejects plea of Justice Varma challenging legality of Parliamentary panel probing corruption charges against him
Justice Varma has sought quashing of the Speaker's action, the admission of the motion, and all consequential notices is...
Homebuyers' maintenance societies, RWAs can't intervene in insolvency process of developer firm: SC
It said conscious of its constitutional and statutory duty, this Court has made sustained efforts, within the four corne...
Report suicide, unnatural death of students to police fast: SC to higher education institutions
The top court directed that the sample registration system data on suicides, especially those falling within the age gro...
Tiger Global liable to pay tax on capital gains from 2018 Flipkart deal: SC
Tiger Global exited from Flipkart in 2018, when Walmart Inc. acquired a controlling stake in the Indian e-commerce compa...
Service-related disputes aggravated due to recurring litigation: SC
"The judiciary would do well to remain circumspect of these practical realities, and interpret service rules in a manner...
SC says obstruction in central probe 'very serious', issues notice to Mamata Banerjee
"The last statement in the coal scam was recorded in February 2024; what was ED doing since then? Why so keen in the mid...
Trustworthy dying declaration in absence of strong proof of motive not fatal to prosecution case: SC
The top court allowed the appeal filed by the state government and directed the accused to surrender forthwith to underg...
Can decide citizenship for registration as voters, not to deport or check visa: EC to SC
Justice Bagchi said awareness of civil rights is often not proportional to economic prosperity, while the Chief Justice,...
Lawyers shouldn't discuss on public forums cases in which they are appearing: SG Tushar Mehta
At this juncture, Mehta said, "The CJI should also issue a circular. Lawyers who are appearing in cases should not discu...
SC asks EC to publish names of voters deleted from draft electoral rolls in Kerala
Taking note of the submissions, the bench said the names of persons excluded from the draft electoral rolls, if not alre...
SC reserves judgement on father's plea seeking passive euthanasia for son in coma for over 12 years
The top court had said Rana was not on a ventilator or on other mechanical support to sustain life and rather, was being...
Did not go to I-PAC premises as CM but as chairman of TMC: Mamata Banerjee to SC
The ED's plea in the apex court follows events from January 8, when ED's officials faced obstructions during the probe a...
SC seeks feedback of HCs, NLUs on 3-year legal practice criterion for judicial services exam
The court was conscious that a young law graduate would have “minimal” opportunities, but said exposure to courts, parti...
SC stays Madras HC's eviction order against TN's SASTRA university
The court placed the land under its own control pending final adjudication, restrained further construction, and clarifi...
SC notice to Mamata, West Bengal govt on ED's plea alleging obstruction during I-PAC raids
"The last statement in the coal scam was recorded in February 2024; what was ED doing since then? Why so keen in the mid...
SC tells 'Jana Nayagan' film producer to return to Madras HC for order on CBFC clearance
The single-judge bench had said that once the board had decided to grant the certificate, the chairperson had no power t...
Supreme Court Deliberates on Constitutionality of Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
Bench issues divergent opinions on prior approval requirement for investigating public servants, refers matter for large...
Very serious matter, will examine issue: SC on ED's Kolkata raids facing 'obstruction'
The ED's plea in the apex court follows events from January 8, when the probe agency's officials faced obstructions duri...
SC defers hearing on plea of C'garh against grant of bail to son of ex-CM in liquor scam cases
The liquor "scam" in the state, according to the ED, was orchestrated between 2019 and 2022 when Chhattisgarh was govern...
I-PAC raids in Kolkata: Incident reflects very shocking pattern, ED tells SC
The probe agency has claimed that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee entered the premises and took away "key" evidence relat...
SC refused to entertain 'Jana Nayagan' producer's plea against HC order on censor board clearance
On January 9, the Madras High Court stayed a single judge's order directing the Central Board of Film Certification (CBF...
Army objects to hospital in Assam near Indo-Bangla border, matter becomes flashpoint in SC
On August 4, 2022, while allowing the plea of the company, the Gauhati High Court said that under the notification dated...
I-PAC raids: SC to hear on Thursday ED's plea against 'interference' by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
The high court adjourned the hearing on the ED's plea on Wednesday. It also disposed of a petition filed by the TMC, pra...
SC grants bail to accused in Mahant Narendra Giri death case
The top court bench said that the appellant had been in custody since September 22, 2021, and his further detention pend...
Neighbourhood schools to admit children from weaker and disadvantaged sections to the extent of 25% of class strength - Directions issued
Supreme Court Mandates Strengthened Framework for RTE Act Implementation Ensures 25% Reservation for Disadvantaged Secti...
A widow of a son is entitled to claim maintenance irrespective of when she became a widow
Supreme Court Upholds Maintenance Rights for Widowed Daughters-in-law Supreme Court rules widowed daughters-in-law entit...
Ineligibility of an arbitrator can only be waived by an express agreement in writing between the parties
Supreme Court Declares Unilateral Appointment of Arbitrator Void, Sets Aside Arbitral Awards in Bhadra International v. ...
Consumer Complaint - No liability on directors or promoters who were not parties to the original consumer complaint
Supreme Court Upholds NCDRC Decision: No Personal Liability for Directors in Ansal Crown Heights Case Supreme Court affi...
NCLT - Proceedings cannot be transferred merely because presiding officer made certain observations during the course of hearing
Supreme Court Upholds NCLT's Decision on Case Transfer Application Judgment Criticizes Unjustified Attempts to Browbeat ...
Terror funding case: SC pulls up NIA, says facts should justify Shabir Shah's detention
The high court dismissed Shah's appeal against the trial court's July 7, 2023, order refusing him bail. It also rejected...