Tag: court
'India Constitutionally Secular, CAA Doesn't Violate Fundamental Rights'
The Centre, in a preliminary affidavit, responded point-by-point to the criticism against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), saying that India is constitutionally secular, and also told the Supreme Court that the act does not violate any fundamental right provisions of the Constitution and therefore, the question of violation of constitutional morality does not arise.....
Fake News Triggered Labourers' Migration, Can't Be Ignored: SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed its satisfaction with the measures taken by the Centre to contain the spread of coronavirus but expressed serious concern over the circulation of fake news across various news platforms - electronic, print or social media -- which triggered an exodus of migrant workers from the cities.....
SC Seeks Delhi Govt's Reply On Sharjeel's Plea For Clubbing Of FIRs
The Supreme Court on Friday sought Delhi government's response over a petition filed by JNU scholar Sharjeel Imam to get all FIRs against him clubbed and probed by a single agency. The apex court has asks the state government to reply within 10 days.....
Vijay Mallya Loses UK Supreme Court Appeal, Can Now Be Extradited In 28 Days
Indian fugitive and former liquor baron Vijay Mallya on Thursday lost his appeal in the UK Supreme Court against his extradition to India, clearing a major roadblock for the Narendra Modi government to bring him back in the next 28 days.....
SC Notice On Fresh Pleas Challenging CAA, Tags Them With Others
The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Centre on five fresh petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 (CAA), citing specific exclusion of Muslims was against the principle of secularism under the Constitution, and the right to equality.....
Xi, WHO 'conspired' To Spread COVID-19 Across Globe: Plea In Bihar Court
A complaint has been filed in a Bihar court against Chinese President Xi Jinping and World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus for allegedly conspiring to spread coronavirus worldwide.....
Class 10, 12 Boards Stand Cancelled: CBSE, ICSE To SC
The CBSE on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that it has decided to cancel the pending Board examination for Classes 10 and 12 scheduled between July 1-15. ....
Rajasthan HC Defers Hearing In Pilot Disqualification Case
After rebel Congress leader Sachin Pilot and his 18 loyalist MLAs on Thursday moved Rajasthan High Court against Speaker C.P. Joshi's disqualification notice alleging that "Speaker was acting under Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's influence", the court deferred the plea in the matter as Pilot camp appealed to amend the plea. ....
Would Like To Know How Your Mock Tests Went: HC Asks DU
The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi University to place before it the details regarding the mock tests which are being conducted by it and are scheduled on July 27, saying, "We would like to know how your mock tests went". ....
SC Seeks Centre's Response On Use Of 'plain English' In Court Matters For Commoners' Sake
The Supreme Court on Thursday sought response from Centre on a plea seeking direction to the Department of Justice to issue guides/handbooks in plain English and in vernacular -- easily understandable by laymen explaining the law and procedure for vindication of rights and redressal of grievances under the law. ....
