Tag: Supreme
Lokpal Law As It Stands Is Workable Legislation : SC
The Supreme Court said on Thursday that the Lokpal law as it stands today is "workable" and there is no "justification" to hold it back till the proposed amendments are effected. ....
SC Orders Justice Karnan's Medical Check, Judge Hits Back With Mental Test
The over-three-month standoff between the Supreme Court and Calcutta High Court judge C.S. Karnan entered a new stage on Monday, with the apex court ordering his medical examination and he hitting back by ordering Delhi Police to produce the seven judges before a psychiatric board.....
Now Justice Karnan 'sentences' CJI, Seven Other SC Judges To Five Years Jail
Giving a fresh twist to his three and a half month stand-off with the Supreme Court, Calcutta High Court Justice C.S. Karnan on Monday "sentenced" Chief Justice of India Jagdish Singh Khehar and seven other apex court judges to five year rigorous imprisonment.....
SC Holds Mallya Guilty Of Contempt
The Supreme Court on Tuesday held beleaguered liquor baron Vijay Mallya guilty of contempt in a case filed by a consortium of 13 banks he owes money to.....
Remove Encroachments Around Haji Ali: SC To Maharashtra Govt
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Maharashtra government to remove encroachments around Haji Ali shrine.....
9-judge SC Bench To Decide Whether Right To Privacy Is Fundamental
The Supreme Court referred to a nine-judge constitution bench the question whether right to privacy is a fundamental right on which hinges the challenge to the validity of the Aadhaar scheme.....
Sex With Wife Below 18 Is Rape: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said sex with wife below 18 years of age is rape, striking down the provision of criminal law that permitted sex with wife aged between 15 and 18. ....
Delhi Air Toxic But Better Than Last Year
The air quality in Delhi and its adjoining areas was toxic and a thick blanket of smoke hung in the skies on Friday as lung-clogging particulate matter, PM2.5, went beyond dangerous levels, a night after Diwali revellers burst firecrackers despite a Supreme Court ban on their sale. ....
SC Refers To 5-judge Constitution Bench Plea Seeking Probe Into Medical Scam Case
The Supreme Court on Thursday referred to a five-judge constitution bench a petition seeking probe into the alleged role of a retired Orissa High Court judge in a scam involving a medical institution and casting its shadows on the functioning of the top court.....
People In Position Shouldn't Comment On 'Padmavati': SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday took exception to people holding official positions making adverse comments about the Hindi film "Padmavati", saying these breached the principle of rule of law. ....
