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SC lashes out at Bengal govt’s ‘No night shift for women’ notification
The Supreme Court of India directed the West Bengal government to revise a notification that prohibited state-run hospitals from assigning late-night shifts to female doctors, during a hearing on Tuesday, September 17.…
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No demolition without permission: SC halts bulldozer action
In a significant decision, the Supreme Court of India on Tuesday, September 17, ordered the halt of all demolitions across the country unless prior permission is obtained from the court. The Court…
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Kolkata rape-murder: SC junks plea seeking resignation of WB CM Mamata Banerjee
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday junked a plea seeking the resignation of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the wake of the rape and murder of a postgraduate medic…
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RG Kar case: SC to pass order asking Wikipedia to remove victim’s name, photos
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that it will pass an injunctive order specifically asking Wikipedia to remove the name, photographs and video clips of the deceased victim in West…
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SC seeks UP govt’s reply on plea of Kerala-based journalist Siddique Kappan
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought the Uttar Pradesh government’s response to a plea of Kerala-based journalist Siddique Kappan seeking relaxation of a bail condition of reporting to police every…
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SC refuses to stop streaming of live proceedings in Kolkata rape-murder case
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to stop streaming of live proceedings in the suo motu case related to the rape and murder of a postgraduate medic at the RG…
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SC commences hearing on plea related to rape-murder case of doctor in Kolkata
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday commenced hearing a suo motu case related to the rape and murder of a postgraduate medic at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in…
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Shahi Idgah dispute: SC to hear on Tuesday Muslim side’s plea
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Tuesday a plea of the Muslim side against the Allahabad High Court order rejecting their petition challenging the maintainability of 18 cases…
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RG Kar case: Indira Jaising to represent junior doctors at SC on Tuesday
Kolkata: Acclaimed lawyer and social activist Indira Jaising will be representing West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Forum (WBJDF), the umbrella organisation of junior doctors in the state protesting against the ghastly rape and…
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PIL in SC seeks hybrid hearings in land compensation cases
New Delhi: A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking directions to introduce a hybrid mode of hearings in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement Authorities (LARRAs). The…
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RG Kar horror: SC to hear suo moto case on Sep 17
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is slated to continue hearing on Tuesday on the matter where it has taken suo moto cognisance of the rape and murder of a junior doctor at…
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SC seeks Centre’s response on plea for framing guidelines on protection of hospital staff
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday sought the response of the Centre and the Uttarakhand government on a plea moved by a girl, whose mother was allegedly raped and killed, seeking…
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10 key takeaways from SC order granting CM Kejriwal bail
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the corruption case lodged by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) linked to the…
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Supreme Court must take control of Adani probe, JPC be convened: Congress
New Delhi: The Congress on Friday demanded that the Supreme Court take control of the Adani investigation and a joint parliamentary committee be convened to probe the full scope of the “scam”,…
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Raghav hails bail to Kejriwal, hints at AAP chief leading party campaign in Haryana
New Delhi: A wave of euphoria gripped the Aam Aadmi Party’s ranks as the Supreme Court granted bail to the party’s national convener Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi liquor policy on Friday, after…