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SC refuses to entertain Azam Khan’s plea for transfer of some cases out of UP
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to entertain Azam Khan’s plea seeking to transfer certain cases against him from Uttar Pradesh to another state. A bench headed by Chief Justice…
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PM, CM do not have disciplinary control over members of Council of Ministers: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that the Prime Minister or the Chief Minister do not have disciplinary control over the members of their Council of Ministers. A five-judge constitution…
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SC directs UP to procure Ayurvedic medicines by inviting tenders & not nomination
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Uttar Pradesh government to purchase Ayurvedic medicines by inviting tenders instead of nominating suppliers, saying inviting bids is the “most transparent and non-arbitrary…
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Who should apologise, govt failed to achieve any objectives of demonetisation: Sibal
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha MP and former law minister Kapil Sibal on Tuesday said the government had failing to achieve any of the objectives of the demonetisation exercise and asked who should…
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Cinema hall owner can determine whether food from outside be permitted: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday the owners of cinema halls are entitled to set the terms and conditions for sale of food and beverages and can determine whether outside…
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‘All conversions cannot be illegal’: SC while agreeing to MP govt’s plea
New Delhi: All conversions cannot be said to be illegal, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday while agreeing to hear the Madhya Pradesh government’s plea challenging a high court order restraining it…
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SC refuses to entertain plea seeking SOP for Indians’ safety in foreign countries
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea of a man, who was earlier detained “illegally” in the UAE over mistaken identity, seeking framing of guidelines to ensure…
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DPS trespassing case: SC stays criminal proceedings against Salman Khurshid
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday stayed criminal proceedings against senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid for allegedly trespassing into the Delhi Public School (DPS) Society office here. Senior advocate Siddharth Luthra,…
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Can restrictions be imposed on public functionaries? SC to pronounce judgment on Tue
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce on Tuesday its verdict on whether restrictions can be imposed on a public functionary’s right to freedom of speech and expression. A five-judge…
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CJI announces launch of e-SCR project to provide access to judgements
New Delhi: In another step towards digitalization, Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud Monday announced the launch of the electronic Supreme Court Reports (e-SCR) project to provide free access to…
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SC agrees to hear UP govt’s plea on urban local body polls on Jan 4
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on Wednesday a plea filed by Uttar Pradesh government challenging the Allahabad High Court judgment on conducting the urban local body polls…
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SC only looked into legal, technical aspects of demonetisation: Kerala Fin Min
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal on Monday said the Supreme Court verdict upholding the Centre’s 2016 decision to demonetise the Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 denomination notes only looked into its…
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To say demonetisation was upheld is misleading, wrong: Congress on SC verdict
New Delhi: The Congress on Monday while reacting to the Supreme Court judgement on demonetisation said the court only pronounced its verdict on whether Section 26(2) of the RBI Act, 1934 was…
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Dissenting judgement on demonetisation points out irregularities: Chidambaram on SC verdict
Delhi: After the Supreme Court on Monday upheld the demonetisation exercise of the government, former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said the dissent part of the judgement points out irregularities. Chidambaram in a…
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SC affirms Centre’s 2016 decision to demonetise currency notes of Rs 1000, Rs 500
Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday affirmed the Central government’s 2016 decision to demonetise currency notes of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 denominations. A five-judge constitution bench headed by Justice S.A. Nazeer…
