‘Sedition law put on hold, no new FIRs till review is over’: Supreme Court's historic ruling explained
Here are the top highlights of the Supreme Court's historic order putting in abeyance the 1890 colonial-era penal law on sedition, lodging of FIRs, and consequential proceedings under it across the country:
May 11, 2022, 20:16 PM IST
SC asks states to file report on health infrastructure, says ‘not restraining high courts from passing any order on COVID’
The bench asked the central government to explain the basis and rationale behind the pricing of anti-COVID vaccines and other necessary items. The court fixed the matter for hearing on Friday and said that the Supreme Court is here to complement the High Courts.
Apr 27, 2021, 14:55 PM IST
Ayodhya verdict: UP Police asks jail authorities to keep eye on inmates
The state police chief asked officers to be alert and keep a constant touch with the district administration for any support if required.
Nov 09, 2019, 06:40 AM IST
14 rebel Karnataka Congress-JDS MLAs move SC, challenge Speaker's decision to disqualify them
Karnataka Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar had on Sunday disqualified 14 rebel MLAs - 11 from the Congress and three from the JD(S) - under the anti-defection law till the end of the current term of the House in 2023.
Aug 01, 2019, 17:58 PM IST
Nirbhaya gang-rape case: Supreme Court to continue hearing arguments
The four convicts Akshay, Vinay Sharma, Pawan and Mukesh has challenged the death sentence given to them by the Delhi High Court.
Dec 05, 2016, 09:19 AM IST
Uttarakhand political crisis: Disqualify dissenters, hold floor test - It's joke on democracy, says Venkaiah Naidu
Reacting strongly to the Nainital High Court order on 9 Congress rebel MLAs, Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu on Monday said that 'it is a joke on democracy'.
May 09, 2016, 12:03 PM IST
There's no war like scenario in Arunachal Pradesh: CM Tuki
Former Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki on Saturday endorsed BJP MP Shatrughan Sinha's view that when there is no war-like situation in Arunachal Pradesh, what was need for the Centre to recommend and impose president's rule in the state.
Jan 30, 2016, 16:05 PM IST
