Supreme Court of India

Justice CS Karnan seeks bail, Supreme Court says 'go to jail`

Calcutta High Court's former judge Justice CS Karnan was sentenced to six months imprisonment by the Supreme Court in May for contempt.

Jun 21, 2017, 11:43 AM IST

Justice CS Karnan retires from Calcutta High Court today, first to retire while being absconding

The whereabouts of Justice CS Karnan have been a mystery since May 09, 2017.

Jun 12, 2017, 10:49 AM IST

NEET: SC order on institutional reservation in AMU and BHU today

Both BHU and AMU have moved the top court challenging Allahabad High Court's May 29 order setting aside 50 percent admissions under the quota.

Jun 07, 2017, 08:47 AM IST

Special CBI court to hear Ayodhya cases today

On May 20, the special CBI court began day-to-day hearing in the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition case and granted bail to the five Vishwa Hindu Parishad leaders named as accused.

May 24, 2017, 09:14 AM IST

Triple talaq a matter of faith for Muslims just like Ram’s birth in Ayodhya is for Hindus: AIMPLB to SC

Former Union Law Minister and senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for AIMPLB, said the source of triple talaq can be found in Hadith.

May 16, 2017, 11:50 AM IST

Is triple talaq fundamental to Islam? asks Supreme Court; Centre maintains it`s unconstitutional

The Muslim women who have filed the petitions have challenged the practice of triple talaq in which the husband, quite often, pronounces talaq thrice in one go.

May 11, 2017, 11:09 AM IST

Triple talaq: Five judges of 5 different religions on Supreme Court's bench; hearing begins today

The Supreme Court had on March 30 said that the Muslim practices of triple talaq, nikah halala, and polygamy are issues that are "very important".

May 11, 2017, 08:54 AM IST

Why can't SC have wi-fi if Pentagon can have it: J Chelameswar

If the headquarters of the United States' Department of Defense at Pentagon can have wi-fi facility, why can't it be installed in the Supreme Court, a top apex court judge asked on Wednesday.

May 10, 2017, 14:42 PM IST

Supreme Court jails Justice CS Karnan for six months, bars media from publishing his statements

The Supreme Court on Tuesday jailed Calcutta High Court Justice CS Karnan for six months.

May 09, 2017, 11:10 AM IST

Malegaon blast: SC seeks reply of NIA, Maharashtra on Shrikant Purohit's plea

The Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from the NIA and Maharashtra on a plea of accused Shrikant Purohit, seeking bail in a case pertaining to the 2008 Malegaon blast.

May 05, 2017, 20:23 PM IST

Kerala govt reinstates TP Senkumar as state DGP, hours after Supreme Court rap

TP Senkumar was removed from the post when Pinarayi  Vijayan took over as Kerala Chief Minister on May 25, 2016.

May 05, 2017, 19:57 PM IST

2012 Delhi gang-rape case: Supreme Court to deliver much-awaited verdict on Friday

The rape which had occurred on December 16, 2012, had seen massive protests across India, especially in the national capital.

May 04, 2017, 21:13 PM IST

Supreme Court reserves verdict on linking Aadhar with PAN

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on linking of Aadhaar with PAN card, even as the court was told that it was a "draconian" provision and must go.

May 04, 2017, 19:48 PM IST

Sasikala files review petition in Supreme Court against her conviction in DA case

After being sidelined by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam cadres, party general secretary VK Sasikala on Wednesday filed a review petition in the Supreme Court against her conviction in the disproportionate assets (DA) case.

May 03, 2017, 23:08 PM IST

SC rejects plea to review death sentence of 4-year-old girl's rapist, killer

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a review petition by Vasanta Sampat Dupare seeking the recall of its November 2014 order upholding his conviction and death sentence for raping a four-year-old girl and then battering her to death.

May 03, 2017, 21:31 PM IST

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

Kerala CM Vijayan yet to reinstate Senkumar as police chief

The Vijayan government removed Senkumar in 2016 after a public outcry over alleged mishandling of a temple fire tragedy and a murder case.
 

Apr 29, 2017, 13:56 PM IST

DNA: Supreme Court's jolt to stone-pelters' supporters - stone-throwing must end in Kashmir - Watch

The Supreme Court on Friday minced no words in saying that stone throwing incidents must end in Kashmir Valley.

Apr 29, 2017, 11:10 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir crisis: No talks with separatists or those demanding `azadi`, Modi govt tells Supreme Court

The Supreme Court said it will ask the government not to use pellet guns in Jammu and Kashmir if there was no violence, no stone throwing and students return to classes.

Apr 28, 2017, 15:23 PM IST

SC asks Centre how can it make Aadhaar mandatory for procuring PAN cards; hearing on April 25

The SC has asked the government to justify the need for making Aadhaar card mandatory.

Apr 21, 2017, 12:03 PM IST