Supreme court of India
- India
‘Doubtful if procedure was followed for remission’, says judge who sentenced Bilkis Bano rapists
On August 15 this year, as the nation pledged to create an environment of respect and awareness towards women’s safety, 11 men convicted in the gruesome Godhra riots of 2002 were set…
- India
Will always support uniforms in schools; no hijab or other dresses: BJP
New Delhi: The BJP on Thursday asserted that it will always be opposed to students wearing hijab or any dress other than uniforms in schools, and said religious freedom cannot be used…
- India
SC to hear Satyendar Jain’s plea against Delhi HC order on Tuesday
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Monday said it will hear on Tuesday a plea filed by Delhi minister Satyendar Jain challenging the Delhi High Court verdict dismissing his petition against a lower court…
- India
Preventive detention serious invasion of personal liberty, says SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday said preventive detention is a serious invasion of personal liberty and the normal methods open to a person charged with commission of any offence to…
- India
Rape to include marital rape for purpose of Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said that all women, including the unmarried, are entitled to safe and legal abortion, and also the meaning of rape must be understood as including marital…
- Hyderabad
Ind-Aus T20 cricket match: SC appoints supervisory committee
Hyderabad: The Supreme Court of India has appointed a supervisory committee to supervise the forthcoming T20 cricket match being played at RGI Uppal stadium between India and Australia on September 25. The…
- India
Will summon Assembly on Sep 27 to discuss issues: Punjab CM
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said the state government has now decided to summon a session of the Assembly on September 27 to discuss various issues pertaining to the state.…
- India
SC to examine excommunication as protected practice in Dawoodi Bohra community
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to examine whether practice of excommunication in the Dawoodi Bohra community can continue as a “protected practice” against the backdrop of the Maharashtra Protection…