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Complaint against public servants must be supported by affidavit: SC

Complaint against public servants must be supported by affidavit: SC

The top court's direction came while hearing a plea challenging an order of Kerala High Court on the issue of registrati...

SC seeks BCI reply on plea challenging rule barring advocates with pending criminal cases from polls

SC seeks BCI reply on plea challenging rule barring advocates with pending criminal cases from polls

It further mandates that a candidate must be a regular practitioner and should not be engaged in any other job or occupa...

Acid attacks: SC bats for retributive punishment for convicts, asks Centre to mull amending law

Acid attacks: SC bats for retributive punishment for convicts, asks Centre to mull amending law

The bench took note of the reports, and asked high courts to consider issuing directions on the administrative side for ...

SC to examine plea against non-disclosure of answer keys for NEET-PG exams

SC to examine plea against non-disclosure of answer keys for NEET-PG exams

According to the petitioners, this format of disclosure prevents candidates from seeing a clear, candidate-wise view of ...

SC asks BCI to resolve issue of honorarium to ex-judges appointed to oversee bar polls

SC asks BCI to resolve issue of honorarium to ex-judges appointed to oversee bar polls

The bench constituted High-Powered Election Committees headed by former high court chief justices and comprising former ...

SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking SC/ST quota in state Bar councils

SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking SC/ST quota in state Bar councils

“Take representation of our earlier order and show the authorities. I am sure they will take it up, considering the numb...

SC asks states, UTs to provide details of acid attack cases

SC asks states, UTs to provide details of acid attack cases

The CJI asked the Centre to mull changes in law to ensure that convicts are awarded “extraordinary” punishment for indul...

SC quashes JioStar's plea, allows CCI probe into abuse of dominance in Kerala cable TV market

SC quashes JioStar's plea, allows CCI probe into abuse of dominance in Kerala cable TV market

The CCI has directed the director general to initiate an investigation into the complaints filed by ADNPL, a digital TV ...

Defamation case: SC adjourns hearing on Atishi, Arvind Kejriwal plea to April 21

Defamation case: SC adjourns hearing on Atishi, Arvind Kejriwal plea to April 21

The high court said the summoning order passed by the trial court for offences under Sections 499 (defamation) and 500 (...

SC adjourns hearing on plea challenging new law regulating school fees in city

SC adjourns hearing on plea challenging new law regulating school fees in city

The Delhi government recently notified the Act, which lays down detailed provisions on permissible fee heads, accounting...

SC refuses to entertain plea against ‘VIP darshan’ at Mahakal temple

SC refuses to entertain plea against ‘VIP darshan’ at Mahakal temple

The matter reached the apex court following a dismissal by the high court which had said "VIP" is not defined in any Act...

Plea in SC challenges definition of caste discrimination in 2026 UGC regulations

Plea in SC challenges definition of caste discrimination in 2026 UGC regulations

The plea has sought interim directions to the Union government and the UGC to ensure that the "Equal Opportunity Centres...

Supreme Court Dismisses Jiostar India's Special Leave Petition Against Competition Commission

Supreme Court Dismisses Jiostar India's Special Leave Petition Against Competition Commission

No grounds found to challenge High Court's order; all pending applications disposed of....

SC seeks J-K govt's reply over delay in trial of murder accused jailed for 7 years

SC seeks J-K govt's reply over delay in trial of murder accused jailed for 7 years

The top court noted that Singh has been denied regular bail by the high court in connection with the First Information R...

SC notice to Maharashtra on plea challenging state govt resolution on teacher posts

SC notice to Maharashtra on plea challenging state govt resolution on teacher posts

"This is on account of the fact that, unlike the RTE Act, 2009, this GR dated 15.03.2024, does not consider a class as a...

SC notice to Centre, CBI on plea of ex-banker duped of Rs 23 Cr in 'digital arrest'

SC notice to Centre, CBI on plea of ex-banker duped of Rs 23 Cr in 'digital arrest'

Realising that he was duped, Malhotra got a complaint lodged on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) on Septe...

Pune Porsche car crash: SC seeks Maharashtra govt's reply on bail plea of accused

Pune Porsche car crash: SC seeks Maharashtra govt's reply on bail plea of accused

The Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) had granted bail to the minor accused on lenient terms, sparking nationwide outrage. Th...

SC issues notice to Centre, others on plea for probe into multi-crore rupees insolvency fraud

SC issues notice to Centre, others on plea for probe into multi-crore rupees insolvency fraud

The plea, filed through Ashwani Kumar Dubey, sought a CBI and SFIO investigation into the alleged collusion between stat...

Registered sale deeds carry a strong presumption of validity and genuineness.

Registered sale deeds carry a strong presumption of validity and genuineness.

Supreme Court Upholds Validity of Registered Sale Deed in Hemalatha vs Tukaram Case The Apex Court reaffirms the sanctit...

NCLT cannot declare title to a trademark in favor of a party while adjudicating an application under Section 60(5)

NCLT cannot declare title to a trademark in favor of a party while adjudicating an application under Section 60(5)

Supreme Court Overturns NCLT's Trademark Declaration in Insolvency Case Apex Court Clarifies Jurisdiction Limits of NCLT...

Medical Negligence; Both Doctor and Complainant died, Court decided who pays the compensation and who gets it

Medical Negligence; Both Doctor and Complainant died, Court decided who pays the compensation and who gets it

Supreme Court Addresses Liability of Deceased Doctor's Estate in Negligence Case Legal Heirs May Be Held Responsible for...

SC directs Jharkhand lawyer to tender unconditional apology in HC over his viral spat with judge

SC directs Jharkhand lawyer to tender unconditional apology in HC over his viral spat with judge

A five-judge bench of the high court, comprising then Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Justices Sujit Narayan Pras...

SC issues fresh notices to Anil Ambani, ADAG on PIL alleging massive banking, corporate fraud

SC issues fresh notices to Anil Ambani, ADAG on PIL alleging massive banking, corporate fraud

The PIL alleged systematic diversion of public funds, fabrication of financial statements and institutional complicity a...

SC notice to Centre, Tamil Nadu govt on plea for takeover of Thirupparankundram temple by ASI

SC notice to Centre, Tamil Nadu govt on plea for takeover of Thirupparankundram temple by ASI

The high court on January 6 upheld a single judge's order allowing the lighting of a lamp on the Thirupparankundram hill...

Supreme Court to Examine Legality of Amended Bar Council Rules

Supreme Court to Examine Legality of Amended Bar Council Rules

No Interim Relief Granted as Nomination Filing Deadline Passes...

Non-compliance of orders, hurdles in completion of Unitech projects won't be tolerated: SC

Non-compliance of orders, hurdles in completion of Unitech projects won't be tolerated: SC

The top court had also directed the chairperson of Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board to grant environmental clearanc...

Supreme Court Mandates Shared Access to Bhojshala Saraswati Temple for Hindu and Muslim Communities

Supreme Court Mandates Shared Access to Bhojshala Saraswati Temple for Hindu and Muslim Communities

Apex Court Issues Guidelines to Ensure Peaceful Coexistence and Observance of Religious Rituals Amid Overlapping Events...

SC commences hearing on pleas challenging validity of UP Gangsters Act

SC commences hearing on pleas challenging validity of UP Gangsters Act

The petition claimed that provisions of the 1986 Act were being used as a "weapon to wreak vengeance, harass and intimid...

SC allows Hindus, Muslims to offer prayers at Bhojshala on Basant Panchami

SC allows Hindus, Muslims to offer prayers at Bhojshala on Basant Panchami

The top court also disposed of an appeal filed by the Maulana Kamaluddin Welfare Society challenging the March 11, 2024 ...

Authorities conducting public auctions must disclose all encumbrances and litigation relating to the property

Authorities conducting public auctions must disclose all encumbrances and litigation relating to the property

Supreme Court Orders Refund with Interest for Invalid Auction by Improvement Trust Authorities' Failure to Disclose Liti...

Judicial Officers have fundamental right to migrate from one State Judicial Service to another

Judicial Officers have fundamental right to migrate from one State Judicial Service to another

Supreme Court Upholds Judicial Officers' Right to Migrate, Emphasizes Fundamental Rights Over Administrative Concerns Ap...

SC allows Hindu prayers at disputed Bhojshala site on Basant Panchami

SC allows Hindu prayers at disputed Bhojshala site on Basant Panchami

The top court also disposed of an appeal filed by the Maulana Kamaluddin Welfare Society challenging the March 11, 2024 ...

SC refuses to issue omnibus directions on stampede prevention

SC refuses to issue omnibus directions on stampede prevention

The lawyer urged the bench to direct the authorities to establish a minimum benchmark for crowd safety, contending that ...

SC issues notice to Delhi govt on plea of LeT terrorist against death penalty in Red Fort case

SC issues notice to Delhi govt on plea of LeT terrorist against death penalty in Red Fort case

According to the prosecution, on the night of December 22, 2000, some intruders had entered the area where the unit of 7...

Revision of electoral rolls can have serious consequences for those not included in voters' list: SC

Revision of electoral rolls can have serious consequences for those not included in voters' list: SC

The petitioners have raised concerns about the scope of the EC's powers, the determination of citizenship for electoral ...

SC asks states to devise policy for media briefing by police

SC asks states to devise policy for media briefing by police

The top court in 2023 had directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to prepare a comprehensive manual on media briefings by ...