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SC grants bail to accused in 2024 Pune Porsche accident case

SC grants bail to accused in 2024 Pune Porsche accident case

The Bombay High Court on December 16 last year rejected the bail pleas of eight accused, including Gaikwad, Sood and Mit...

Beant Singh assassination case: SC to hear convict Balwant Singh Rajoana's plea on Mar 18

Beant Singh assassination case: SC to hear convict Balwant Singh Rajoana's plea on Mar 18

He said the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee submitted a mercy petition under Article 72 in March 2012, seeking c...

Grabbing breasts, pulling pyjama string is 'attempt to rape': SC sets aside controversial Allahabad HC order

Grabbing breasts, pulling pyjama string is 'attempt to rape': SC sets aside controversial Allahabad HC order

The order was passed by Justice Ram Manohar Narayan Mishra on a revision petition filed by two persons who moved the cou...

I-PAC raids: SC adjourns to Mar 18 ED's plea against 'interference' by Mamata Banerjee

I-PAC raids: SC adjourns to Mar 18 ED's plea against 'interference' by Mamata Banerjee

A bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and KV Viswanathan deferred the matter after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to...

SC asks National Judicial Academy to constitute committee to draft guidelines for judges' approach

SC asks National Judicial Academy to constitute committee to draft guidelines for judges' approach

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and N V Anjaria in an order passed on February 10 said ...

SC asks National Judicial Academy to constitute committee to draft guidelines for judges' approach

SC asks National Judicial Academy to constitute committee to draft guidelines for judges' approach

"That being so, we are hesitant to undertake, at this stage, a fresh and unguided attempt to lay down any guidelines, ...

SC sets aside HC order granting bail to accused in cheating case

SC sets aside HC order granting bail to accused in cheating case

While setting aside the high court's Lucknow bench order granting bail in the 2023 case, the apex court asked the state ...

Recent trend of courts reducing punishment of accused on higher payout to victims dangerous: SC

Recent trend of courts reducing punishment of accused on higher payout to victims dangerous: SC

It said the consideration to be kept in mind while awarding punishment is to ensure that the punishment should not be ve...

SC acquits man in stepdaughter's murder case, slams botched probe, lack of evidence

SC acquits man in stepdaughter's murder case, slams botched probe, lack of evidence

"We cannot but appreciate the Government Advocate for undertaking the exercise of preparing, for our perusal, a paper-bo...

Public outrage in high-profile cases understandable but should never dictate inquiry: SC

Public outrage in high-profile cases understandable but should never dictate inquiry: SC

The court also slammed Dr Muni Swamy, who conducted the post-mortem of the actress, and pointed out that even though the...

There is no country like that, says SC after accused claims to be citizen of Vanuatu

There is no country like that, says SC after accused claims to be citizen of Vanuatu

A bench of justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N V Anjaria was hearing a plea filed by the man who had challenged a ...

Aakash undertakes in SC to secure 25.7 pc Byju's shares in rights dispute

Aakash undertakes in SC to secure 25.7 pc Byju's shares in rights dispute

A bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe recorded the statement made to this effect by senior advocate Gopal Su...

Telugu actress death: SC upholds jail for paramour, directs him to surrender

Telugu actress death: SC upholds jail for paramour, directs him to surrender

The gist of the case against Gudipalli Siddhartha Reddy, according to the remand report, is that he and Pratyusha were i...

'Absolutely uncalled for': SC expresses concern over growing trend of lawyers using AI to file pleas

'Absolutely uncalled for': SC expresses concern over growing trend of lawyers using AI to file pleas

The five-day artificial intelligence summit opened to packed halls and long queues on Monday, as tech moguls, industry l...

Is this court going to monitor every murder or violent incident happening in Bengal, asks SC

Is this court going to monitor every murder or violent incident happening in Bengal, asks SC

Shaktipada Sarkar, a BJP block president in the Mandirbazar-Dhanurhat area, was hacked to death when he was returning ho...

SC reserves order on plea for CBI probe into govt contracts to firms of Arunachal CM's kin

SC reserves order on plea for CBI probe into govt contracts to firms of Arunachal CM's kin

Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the petitioner NGOs Save Mon Region Federation and Voluntary Arunachal Sena, re...

Obulapuram mining scam case: SC dismisses IAS officer's plea seeking discharge

Obulapuram mining scam case: SC dismisses IAS officer's plea seeking discharge

According to the CBI, Srilakshmi abused her position as a public servant by allegedly favouring M/s Obulapuram Mining Co...

'Absolutely uncalled for': SC expresses concern over growing trend of lawyers using AI to file pleas

'Absolutely uncalled for': SC expresses concern over growing trend of lawyers using AI to file pleas

New Delhi, Feb 17 The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed serious concern over a growing trend of lawyers filing petition...

SC reserves order on plea seeking CBI probe into govt contracts to Arunachal CM's kin

SC reserves order on plea seeking CBI probe into govt contracts to Arunachal CM's kin

Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the petitioner NGOs Save Mon Region Federation and Voluntary Arunachal Sena, re...

Political leaders must foster fraternity in country, says SC, asks petitioners to file fresh plea

Political leaders must foster fraternity in country, says SC, asks petitioners to file fresh plea

The petition, argued by senior advocate Kapil Sibal, was moved in the backdrop of alleged hate speeches by Assam Chief M...

SC adjourns to April 22 hearing on CBI's appeal against bail to Lalu Prasad in Deoghar treasury scam

SC adjourns to April 22 hearing on CBI's appeal against bail to Lalu Prasad in Deoghar treasury scam

A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh deferred the matter, noting that the pleadings were not complete an...

Telugu actress death: SC dismisses convict's plea, directs him to surrender

Telugu actress death: SC dismisses convict's plea, directs him to surrender

While the relation was acceptable to Pratyusha's mother, Reddy's mother did not agree to the alliance on account of whic...

Beant Singh murder case: SC defers to March 11 hearing on Hawara's plea for transfer to Punjab jail

Beant Singh murder case: SC defers to March 11 hearing on Hawara's plea for transfer to Punjab jail

On September 27 last year, the apex court issued notices to the Centre, Chandigarh administration and the Delhi and Punj...

Protect vulnerable, make people aware of cyber criminals' modus operandi: SC to Centre

Protect vulnerable, make people aware of cyber criminals' modus operandi: SC to Centre

The top court is already hearing a suo-motu (on its own) case on digital arrest, after an elderly couple from Haryana wr...

SC questions Centre over transcripts of videos in Sonam Wangchuk detention case

SC questions Centre over transcripts of videos in Sonam Wangchuk detention case

The grounds on which the detention order was passed continue. It will not be possible to release him on health grounds. ...

SC rejects plea against HC order quashing 2016 FIR against Telangana CM Reddy

SC rejects plea against HC order quashing 2016 FIR against Telangana CM Reddy

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi said the high court “minut...

SC refuses to entertain pleas against Assam CM over 'shooting' video, asks petitioners to move HC

SC refuses to entertain pleas against Assam CM over 'shooting' video, asks petitioners to move HC

Expressing strong disapproval of the trend of parties directly approaching the top court, a bench of Chief Justice Surya...

Supreme Court Intervenes to Prevent Judicial Vacuum in National Green Tribunal

Supreme Court Intervenes to Prevent Judicial Vacuum in National Green Tribunal

Stopgap Arrangement Ordered to Maintain Balance of Judicial and Expert Members in NGT ...

Supreme Court Calls for Larger Bench to Resolve Appeal Rights of Complainants in Cheque Bounce Cases

Supreme Court Calls for Larger Bench to Resolve Appeal Rights of Complainants in Cheque Bounce Cases

Judgment Examines Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act and Sections 372 & 378 of CrPC; Seeks Clarification on Compl...

Supreme Court Issues Landmark Directions for Consumer Disputes Redressal in Smaller States/UTs

Supreme Court Issues Landmark Directions for Consumer Disputes Redressal in Smaller States/UTs

Apex Court Utilizes Article 142 Powers to Ensure Justice for Consumers Amidst Low Case Pendency...

Supreme Court Directs Swift Implementation of Front-of-Pack Warning Labels on Packaged Foods

Supreme Court Directs Swift Implementation of Front-of-Pack Warning Labels on Packaged Foods

Judgment Emphasizes Consumer Health and Urges Quick Action on Nutritional Labelling Regulations...

Supreme Court Modifies Compensation in Farmers' Seed Quality Dispute

Supreme Court Modifies Compensation in Farmers' Seed Quality Dispute

Farmers to Receive Partial Compensation as Supreme Court Acknowledges Natural Causes and Seed Quality Issues...

SC junks plea challenging 'logical discrepancy' category in West Bengal SIR

SC junks plea challenging 'logical discrepancy' category in West Bengal SIR

The top court was hearing a plea filed by Md Zimfarhad Nowaj seeking directions that the ‘logical discrepancy’ criterion...

'Don't trust anybody before marriage': SC advises caution in pre-marital physical relationship

'Don't trust anybody before marriage': SC advises caution in pre-marital physical relationship

The bench also asked the woman’s counsel to explore the possibility of settlement and posted the matter for hearing on W...

Let institutions not be defunct: SC asks Centre to come up with scheme on tribunal reforms

Let institutions not be defunct: SC asks Centre to come up with scheme on tribunal reforms

Similarly, the chairman of DRAT Kolkata has also been granted an extension to remain in office to prevent the tribunal f...

9-judge SC bench to hear pleas on religious discrimination against women

9-judge SC bench to hear pleas on religious discrimination against women

The third question is whether the rights of a religious denomination under Article 26 are subject to other fundamental r...