Supreme Court of India

SC agrees to hear pleas over separate exams for MBBS, BDS

The Supreme Court has set up a three-member panel to oversee functioning of the Medical Council of India with regard to NEET.

May 02, 2016, 13:42 PM IST

Huge jams in Delhi, Noida as diesel taxi drivers protest against SC order​

Cab drivers blocked traffic on the Noida side of the Delhi Noida Direct (DND) flyway leading to a massive congestion.

May 02, 2016, 10:26 AM IST

Ajit Doval briefs CJI and SC judges, says `national security a non-partisan issue`

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval apprised judges of an “Indian master plan” to build up national security and listed threats to the country. 

Apr 16, 2016, 13:13 PM IST

Appointment of judges must go on: Chief Justice of India

Chief Justice of India Justice TS Thakur said on Saturday the process of appointing judges must go on while improving the system, as the delay in appointments will deprive people of their fundamental right of access to justice.

Apr 09, 2016, 14:29 PM IST

Jat group files caveat in Supreme Court on quota issue

A Jat group on Friday moved the Supreme Court seeking a hearing if any petition is filed and entertained against the recent decision of according quota benefits to the community members in Haryana.

Apr 01, 2016, 15:28 PM IST

SC dismisses plea seeking uniform syllabus for schools

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) which sought uniform syllabus for schools across the country.

Apr 01, 2016, 13:15 PM IST

SC frames guidelines to appoint law officers in Punjab, Haryana

The Supreme Court on Wednesday framed guidelines for appointment of law officers in Punjab and Haryana, saying there was neither a criteria nor a policy for the selections of such officials.

Mar 30, 2016, 14:15 PM IST

SC to hear Madhya Pradesh's plea seeking corruption report in Narmada project today

The Supreme Court will on Wednesday hear a petition where Madhya Pradesh wants to have complete custody of a report by an inquiry commission into alleged corruption in relief and rehabilitation work undertaken by the state government in connection with the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Project.

Mar 30, 2016, 08:22 AM IST

SC to hear PIL against President's rule in Uttarakhand next week

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will hear next week a PIL challenging imposition of President's rule in Uttarakhand.

Mar 29, 2016, 11:50 AM IST

Row over SYL canal deepens; Punjab Assembly passes resolution, Haryana to move SC​

The Supreme Court has directed status quo on land meant for Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal after Haryana alleged that attempts have been made to alter its use by levelling it.

Mar 18, 2016, 20:45 PM IST

How to compensate dog bite victims? SC asks govt

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the government to state the criteria for granting compensation to dog bite victims, especially when someone bitten dies.

Mar 18, 2016, 19:59 PM IST

Punjab's act is gross violation of Supreme Court orders: Manohar Lal Khattar ​

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday described the resolution passed by the Punjab Assembly against construction of SYL canal as "gross violation" of the orders of the Supreme Court.

Mar 18, 2016, 19:48 PM IST

SC to accord urgent hearing of plea on appointment of CVC, VC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to accord urgent hearing to a plea challenging appointment of Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) KV Chaudhary and Vigilance Commissioner (VC) TM Bhasin on the ground that the two persons "do not have clean record".

Mar 15, 2016, 18:50 PM IST

'SAARC nations should create common court to tackle terrorism'

Citing the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, a Supreme Court Judge from India has suggested the creation of a "common court" for countries in the SAARC region that comprises judges from each nation who can share their knowledge and tackle cross-border terrorism cases.

Mar 11, 2016, 10:59 AM IST

SC asks states to sterilise, vaccinate stray dogs as per law

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the states and the civic bodies to take steps to sterilise and vaccinate nuisance-causing stray dogs under the provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.

Mar 10, 2016, 11:39 AM IST

JNU case: SC to hear plea for SIT probe in Patiala House violence today

The Supreme Court will on Thursday hear a plea seeking an SIT probe into the incidents at Patiala House courts in which three lawyers were allegedly caught on camera "bragging and boasting" they had beaten up JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar and others, including journalists.

Mar 10, 2016, 08:31 AM IST

Evaluation of Delhi Judicial Services exam answer-sheets fair, SC told

Former judge Justice P Venkatarama Reddy, who had gone through the answer-sheets of unsuccessful candidate who had appeared in Delhi Judicial Services main Examination, 2014, has told the Supreme Court that he has prima facie found their evaluation to be "fair".

Mar 05, 2016, 13:41 PM IST

Supreme Court orders Maharashtra govt to grant licences to dance bars by March 15

The Supreme Court has modified seven conditions imposed by the Maharashtra Police for granting licences to dance bars in the state. 

Mar 02, 2016, 13:00 PM IST

SC seeks BCI reply on AIBE, says system is crying for reforms

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought response from apex bar body Bar Council of India on a plea challenging holding of All India Bar Examination for granting advocacy licences, saying the profession has become "overcrowded" and the system is "crying for reforms".

Mar 02, 2016, 12:13 PM IST

JNU row: Kanhaiya Kumar recounts ordeal, says lawyers beat him but police didn't do anything

Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union president Kanhaiya Kumar was arrested on charges of sedition.

Feb 27, 2016, 10:56 AM IST