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SC dumps petition against D Y Chandrachud, as CJI designate
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea seeking direction against the oath taking of Justice Dr D Y Chandrachud as the next Chief Justice of India on November 9 and termed the entire petition as "completely misconceived."…
SC extends stay on investigation against former CM Yediyurappa in corruption case
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday extended the stay ordered on investigation in an FIR lodged by Lokayukta police against former Karnataka Chief Minister, B S Yeddyurappa, in a corruption case related to award of a BDA contract for…
Supreme Court agrees to hear Gyanvapi case before Nov 12
New Delhi: The Supreme court on Monday said it will hear the case filed by Hindu parties in the Gyanvapi mosque case before November 12 in detail, as Hindu parties moved the Supreme Court seeking further protection for the Shivling which…
CAA benign legislation: Centre tells Supreme Court
New Delhi: Ahead of tomorrow's crucial hearing in the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) case in the Supreme Court, the Central government, in its fresh affidavit on Sunday told the Supreme Court that the CAA introduced in 2019 does not affect…
After over10 year halt, HC allows Nadimarg Kashmiri Pandit massacre trial
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court on Saturday allowed the revision petition of J&K Police in 2003 Nadimarg Kashmiri Pandit massacre case.
The case relates to the massacre of 24 Kashmiri Pandits by militant groups at…
J&K Chief Justice calls courts ‘Temple of Justice’, calls for accessible justice to all
Jammu: Stating that the Bench and Bar have huge role in reposing public faith in judiciary and justice delivery system, Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey on Thursday called courts…
Kerala HC gives relief to 9 VCs, Guv demands response by Nov. 3
Left Democratic Front (LDF) on Sunday directed the VCs to defy the Governor's direction and approach High Court
Delhi Court extends interim bail of Jacqueline till Nov 10
New Delhi: A Delhi Court has extended interim bail of actor Jacqueline Fernandez till November 10 in Rs 200 crore money laundering case registered by Enforcement Directorate under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act.…
Kerala HC interdicts Governor from nominating new senate members
Kochi: Kerala High Court on Friday interdicted Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan from nominating any new members to the Senate of Kerala University.
Passing an interim order, Justice Murali Purushothaman posted the matter for further…
SC rejects plea seeking opening of some rooms of Taj Mahal
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a petition filed by Dr Rajneesh Singh, who claimed to be the media in-charge of BJP's Ayodhya unit, seeking opening of certain rooms of the Taj Mahal to put to rest the "alleged history" of…
Meghalaya HC issues contempt notice against State Home Secretary
Shillong: The Meghalaya High Court on Wednesday issued a contempt notice against the State Home Secretary for disregarding a court order hearing alleged embezzlement of funds and misuse of police vehicles.
The contempt notice was issued…
PMLA Court extends JC of Sanjay Raut till Oct 21
Mumbai: A special Court looking cases of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against Sanjay Raut extended Shiv Sena leader's custody till October 21 in connection with Goregaon's Patra Chawl land scam case.
However, the hearing on…
SC asks Centre to give its opinion on Places of Worship Act ’91
New Delhi: Supreme Court granted the Centre two weeks' time to respond and make its stand clear before it to a batch of petitions challenging the validity of the 1991 Places of Worship Act.
A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court, headed…
2020 Palghar lynching: Maha govt ready for CBI probe
New Delhi: In a U-turn, the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government in an affidavit filed before the Supreme Court said it is willing to hand over the investigation into the 2020 April Palghar mob lynching to the CBI.
After more than two…
Justice DY Chandrachud to be next CJI
New Delhi: Chief Justice Uday Umesh Lalit has recommended the name of Justice DY Chandrachud as his successor and as 50th CJI.
Lalit is retiring on November 8 this year. The next senior-most judge Justice Chandrachud will take oath on…
SC bench led by Justice Chandrachud, hears cases till 9.10 pm
New Delhi: In a first in the Supreme Court today, one of the benches, headed by Justice Dr DY Chandrachud, and Justice Hima Kohli, creates a rare record of conducting the court proceedings from 10.30 am till 9.10 pm (With the normal…
Supreme Court: Take Navlakha to hospital of his choice
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed that Bhima Koregaon case accused and human rights activist Gautam Navlakha be taken to a hospital of his choice immediately for a thorough medical check-up, keeping in view his bad health.…
Court adjourns money laundering case against Satyendar Jain for Oct 10
New Delhi: A Delhi Special Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing in a matter registered under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain for October 10.
It is submitted on…
Don Abu Salem gets 3-yr jail term in fake passport case
Lucknow: A special CBI court on Tuesday sentenced underworld don Abu Salem and his aide Parvez Alam to three years imprisonment in a fake passport case, prosecution sources said here.
Prosecution sources said that the Special Judicial…
Apex Court displeased over TV channels giving space for hate speeches
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed displeasure over the way the mainstream news channels holding debates that often give space for hate speeches, and it asked why the Central government was remaining a mute spectator of…