Supreme Court
- Delhi
Crimes against children: SC says true justice is giving care, support to victims
New Delhi: True justice in cases of crimes against children is achieved not merely by nabbing the culprit or the severity of punishment meted out but by the support and security provided…
- Bangalore
After TN, Karnataka to file appeal over release of Cauvery water in apex court
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Cabinet on Saturday directed the Advocate General to file the state’s appeal before the Supreme Court on August 21 regarding the release of Cauvery river water to neighbouring Tamil…
- India
Develop ‘support persons’ ecosystem for minor victims of sexual offences: SC to UP govt
New Delhi: The Supreme Court recently directed the state of Uttar Pradesh to frame guidelines relating to appointment of support persons for minor victims of sexual offences under the POCSO (Protection of…
- India
SC displeased over Gujarat HC adjourning rape survivor’s pregnancy termination plea
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Saturday expressed displeasure over the Gujarat High Court adjourning a rape victim’s plea for a medical termination of her 26-week pregnancy, and said “valuable time” has…
- India
SC seeks Centre’s reply on PIL for decriminalising consensual sex between 16-18 yr olds
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from the Centre on a PIL seeking a direction to decriminalise the law on statutory rape often invoked against 16- to 18-year-old…
- India
Hate speech cases of all sides to be dealt with as per law, says SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court said on Friday that it does not need to reiterate that ‘hate speech’ cases be dealt with as per the law, irrespective of the community or religion…
- India
What’s the harm if person provides caste details for Bihar survey, asks SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday asked what was the harm if a person provided the details of caste or sub-caste during the Bihar caste survey when an individual’s data was…
- India
SC issues notice to Manipur govt on another survivor’s plea
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from the Manipur government in another shocking incident where a woman claimed that her clothes were torn by the mob and she…
- India
2020 Delhi riots: SC adjourns hearing on Umar Khalid’s bail plea
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday deferred the hearing on the bail plea filed by student activist Umar Khalid who was arrested and charged under the Unlawful Activities Activities (Prevention) Act…
- India
Article 370: SC questions issuance of constitutional orders for J-K post 1957
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the issuance of several constitutional orders which allowed provisions of the Indian Constitution to be applied in Jammu and Kashmir post 1957. The top…
- India
SC notice to Centre on disabled doctor’s plea seeking admission in PG course
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has sought the response of the Centre and others on a plea filed by a doctor with locomotor disability seeking admission in a postgraduate medical course under…
- India
SC to hear pleas challenging Patna HC’s order on caste-based survey on Friday
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Friday a clutch of petitions against Patna High Court’s order dismissing pleas challenging caste-based survey in Bihar. As per the cause list published…
- Delhi
Brinda Karat moves SC on hate speeches by VHP, Bajrang Dal leaders
New Delhi: CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat on Thursday moved the Supreme Court seeking to intervene in a pending plea which has alleged “blatant hate speeches” calling for killing Muslims and their social…
- Kashmir
Omar Abdullah hopeful of SC holding Article 370 abrogation as unconstitutional
Srinagar: Former chief minister and regional National Conference (NC) vice president, Omar Abdullah said on Thursday that though judicial procedure is a long one, but he is hopeful that the constitutional bench…
- India
SC plans to extend virtual hearing in all lower courts: CJI
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud on Thursday said the Supreme Court is setting up its own cloud software for video conferencing to enable virtual hearings in all lower…
