Govt's stand on Aadhaar for PAN in conflict with UIDAI: SC told
The government's decision to make Aadhaar mandatory for PAN number on Wednesday came under sharp attack in the Supreme Court, with the antagonists asserting that the move would "dilute civil liberties and dominate the citizens."
May 03, 2017, 19:54 PM IST
No justification to keep enforcement of Lokpal Act suspended: SC
There is no justification to keep the enforcement of Lokpal Act suspended till the proposed amendments, the Supreme Court said on Thursday.
Apr 27, 2017, 22:33 PM IST
Why so much noise over video showing Kashmiri being tied to Army jeep? asks Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi
In the video, an Army personnel can be heard warning onlookers, "Those who pelt stones will meet the same fate."
Apr 18, 2017, 10:18 AM IST
Women can't be put on lower pedestal: Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi on triple talaq
Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi today said practice of triple talaq should not be allowed as women have as much right as men and cannot be treated on a lower pedestal.
Apr 17, 2017, 20:48 PM IST
BJP hopes for ''fast tracking'' of re-opened 1984 anti-Sikh riot cases
Expressing satisfaction with the Delhi High Court re-opening five cases regarding the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday hoped that the cases gets fast tracked and justice is delivered swiftly.
Mar 29, 2017, 20:32 PM IST
CJI rejects idea of prior approval of eco-sensitive projects
Rohatgi said tourism industry has taken a hit as existing laws do not allow construction within the periphery of 500 metres along seashores.
Mar 25, 2017, 21:04 PM IST
Punjab CM should ask Sidhu to refrain from doing TV: Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi
Navjot Singh Sidhu, as a public servant, should refrain from doing television owing to his moral responsibility to disassociate with any commercial activity, even though there is no law which bars such a move, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi said today.
Mar 22, 2017, 22:51 PM IST
Convene Assembly within a week for floor test: Attorney General advises Tamil Nadu Governor
The Attorney General has given opinion to Tamil Nadu Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao that Assembly should be convened within a week for floor test to decide whether O Panneerselvam or VK Sasikala have the majority.
Feb 13, 2017, 17:42 PM IST
Supreme Court defers contempt hearing as Justice Karnan does not appear
The Supreme Court on Monday deferred for three weeks a hearing on contempt proceedings against Calcutta High Court judge Justice C.S. Karnan
Feb 13, 2017, 12:59 PM IST
Coal scam: SC rejects ex-CBI chief Ranjit Sinha's plea for modification of order for SIT probe
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected the ex-CBI boss Ranjit Sinha's plea for modification of order for SIT probe into charges of scuttling coal scam probe.
Jan 30, 2017, 15:51 PM IST
Don't hold hearing on appointment of judges, Centre tells SC
The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court not to hold its hearing on a petition seeking the appointments of high court judges.
Jan 30, 2017, 15:01 PM IST
Jallikattu: Centre withdraws 2016 notification allowing the bull-taming sport in Tamil Nadu
The Central government on Tuesday told Supreme Court that it has withdrawn the 2016 notification allowing Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu.
Jan 24, 2017, 18:51 PM IST
Supreme Court to name new BCCI administrators on January 24, modifies order on disqualification
A newly-set up bench comprising Justices Dipak Misra, A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud modified the order.
Jan 21, 2017, 00:35 AM IST
Attorney General intervenes in Lodha vs BCCI war; asks apex court to withdraw July 18 verdict
A-G Rohatgi said that that questions can be raised on the SC's judgement of 2016 which directed the implementation of Lodha reforms.
Jan 20, 2017, 16:52 PM IST
BCCI's new administrators: Amicus Curiae submits nine names, Supreme Court says it's too many
SC says that cumulative period of nine years in BCCI and state bodies would not be disqualifying criteria to become member of boards.
Jan 20, 2017, 16:27 PM IST
Tamil Nadu can make law to treat Jallikattu as traditional sport: Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi
As protests demanding Jallikattu swelled on the streets of Tamil Nadu, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi on Thursday said the state government has the power to enact a law to treat Jallikattu as a traditional sport, but cautioned that the animals should not be harmed or cruelly treated during such events.
Jan 19, 2017, 21:44 PM IST
Outgoing CJI Thakur questions Centre over transfer of HC judges
The Supreme Court today questioned the Centre as why judges and chief justices of high courts are not being transferred despite the recommendations of the collegium and asked it to file a status report on such pending transfers with detailed reasons in two weeks.
Jan 02, 2017, 17:29 PM IST
SC asks govt if demonetisation was confidential; to judge if policy unconstitutional
The Supreme Court on Friday resumed hearing on the pleas filed against government's demonetisation drive and sought to know from the government if the policy was confidential when it was being made.
Dec 09, 2016, 14:34 PM IST
Demonetisation: SC no to stay, for now, on pleas challenging currency ban in lower courts
In a setback to the Narendra Modi government, the Supreme Court on Friday refused to stay, for now, various petitions challenging the Centre's demonetisation move which are pending before different High Courts and subordinate courts.
Nov 18, 2016, 14:09 PM IST
Cauvery issue: Now, Centre seeks modification of SC order on setting up management board
In a major setback to Tamil Nadu, the central government on Monday challenged the Supreme Court's recent ruling in which it had directed the Centre to constitute Cauvery Management Board.
Oct 03, 2016, 12:06 PM IST
