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Plea in SC seeks using PM Cares Fund for Oxygen Plants, Vaccines
The plea also asked the top court to direct states to set up electric and other crematoriums in all cities and additionally, maintain and improve the condition of existing facilities.
Assam coordinator moves SC seeking re-verification of NRC list
The draft list was published in August 2019, excluding 19.06 lakh out of 3.3 crore applications for lack of adequate documents for establishing their Indian citizenship.
Centre challenges SC interpretation of 102nd Constitutional Amendment
The Centre has filed a review petition in the Supreme Court in connection with its judgment conferring the President with the sole power for identification of a community as backward and its eligibility for reservation benefits.
SC notice to Punjab on Prashant Kishor’s appointment as CM’s advisor
Petitioners submit that the appointment of Kishor as Principal Advisor to the Chief Minister, that too in the rank and status of a Cabinet minister at the cost of public money, is not permissible
Ensure 700 MT Oxygen per day to Delhi until further orders: SC to Centre
The bench observed that except for a bare assertion that an increase of 210 MT to Delhi would result in a corresponding reduction to other states, no material has been produced on the record by the Centre.
Mamata Govt moves SC seeking direction to disband Centre’s Vaccination Policy
West Bengal government moved the Supreme Court on Friday seeking directions to disband Phase-III vaccine policy of the Centre
SC asks Centre to keep supplying 700 MT Oxygen to Delhi till further orders
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to keep supplying 700 MT of liquid medical oxygen (LMO) to Delhi for treating COVID-19 patients on a daily basis till further orders
Putting officers in jail won’t bring oxygen to Delhi, says SC; seeks info on allocation in 3 days
New Delhi: Putting officers in jail is not going to bring oxygen to Delhi, the Supreme Court said…
SC strikes down Maratha reservation law, rules out review of 50% cap on quota
New Delhi: In a major decision, the Supreme Court on Wednesday termed the 2018 Maharashtra law, providing reservations…
Media Can’t Be Stopped From Reporting Discussions In Higher Courts: SC On EC Plea
While hearing a plea filed by the EC, the Supreme Court said media should be able to report all the proceedings of high courts to ensure accountability.
Supreme Court refuses to stay counting of votes for Uttar Pradesh panchayat polls
It said that the State Election Commission will fasten responsibility on gazetted officers for the observance of COVID-19 protocols at counting centres.
Supreme Court seeks govt reply on plea against sedition
A bench, headed by justice Uday U Lalit, sought a response from Centre on a plea challenging the constitutional validity of sedition law while also calling for assistance of attorney general KK Venugopal considering the significance of the matter.
Citizens’ lives are at stake, cooperate with Centre: SC to Delhi govt
“Politics is for the time of elections, but now the citizens’ lives are at stake,” a Supreme Court…
Supreme Court Asks UP Govt To Submit Medical Records Of Journalist Siddique Kappan
Kerala Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ) alleged that Kappan has been chained to a cot in the hospital he was admitted to after falling in the bathroom and later testing positive for Covid-19.
Saw hills, even guns in background, says outgoing CJI on virtual hearing
"I hand over the baton to Justice (N.V.) Ramana who, I am certain, will very ably lead the court," he added.
Supreme Court Notice on Plea Questioning Indian Brands of Honey
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought response from Centre and states on a plea seeking permanent…
Plea in SC seeks Covid vaccination for 18 yrs and above
New Delhi: A plea has been moved in the Supreme Court seeking direction to provide Covid-19 vaccine to…
SC terms plea for removing 26 verses of Quran as absolutely frivolous, imposes Rs 50K cost
Last month, an FIR was registered in Bareilly against Rizvi for allegedly hurting religious sentiments of Muslims with his petition in the top court.
Coronavirus in SC: 44 staffers positive, judges hear matters virtually from home
New Delhi, April 12 : The surge in cases amid the second wave of Covid-19 has hit the…
Plea on EMAS at airports: SC tells Centre to address it
A bench headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde and comprising Justices A.S. Bopanna and V. Ramasubramanian told the…
Roads should not be blocked: Supreme Court
Justice Kaul observed, "We are not concerned, how you resolve this issue, whether politically, administratively or judicially. We have said this before that roads should not be blocked."
SC declines to free Rohingyas but says no deportation without due process
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to release nearly 150-170 Rohingya refugees held in a sub-jail…
Supreme Court stays trial against Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa in ‘illegal’ land denotification case
Pasha had accused the Chief Minister, Nirani and others of allegedly forging the documents to establish the withdrawal of approval of 26 acres of land to him in Devanahalli Industrial Area in Bengaluru Rural in 2011.
Five Lakh cases pending in High Court’s, SC set to recall retired judges
There have been precedents of recalling retired judges to work as SC judges under Article 128 of the Constitution, but that practice went into disuse after 1975. However, no retired HC judge was ever called back for another innings.
SC sets aside NCLAT order reinstating Cyrus Mistry as Tata Sons Chairman
The top court said the value of SP Group shares will depend on the valuation by Tata Sons equities and the court will not determine the fair value.
SC quashes Madhya Pradesh HC ‘Rakhi for Bail’ order
The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside Madhya Pradesh High Court’s order granting bail to a man accused in a molestation case on a condition that he would tie ‘Rakhi’ to the victim
SC to hear on Mar 24 plea against opening of window for sale of electoral bonds
SC agreed to hear on March 24 a fresh plea seeking a direction to Centre to not open any further window for sale of electoral bonds during pendency of a PIL pertaining to funding of political parties
Imran Khan govt incapable of running country, says Pakistan SC
Islamabad/New Delhi, March 16 : Pakistan’s Supreme Court has expressed its displeasure with the Imran Khan government, saying…
Delhi Gymkhana moves SC against NCLAT order appointing administrator
New Delhi, March 10 : The Delhi Gymkhana Club (DGC) has moved the Supreme Court challenging the National…
Nepal SC Reinstates Dissolved Parliament, Annuls Decisions By Incumbent Govt
The court also ordered the government to summon the House session within the next 13 days.
NSEL Crisis: Chidambaram represents ‘Not Fit and Proper’ brokers in SC
After the incriminating report by the EOW Mumbai and the complaint filed by NSEL, the SEBI had found top five NSEL brokers guilty of malpractices in the Rs 5,600 crore NSEL payment default crisis.
Supreme Court flags Centre’s lack of response on Ramesh’s plea against RTI amendment
The Right to Information (Amendment) Act 2 gives power to the government to prescribe tenure, allowances and salary of Information Commissioners, and run contrary to the statement of objects and reasons (SOR) of the RTI Act, 2005, it said.
Supreme Court Directs TSIIC To Refund Rs 165 Cr With Interest To Unitech
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TSIIC) to refund Rs…
No suo moto contempt case against Rajdeep Sardesai, clarifies Supreme Court
In September last year, the Attorney General K K Venugopal had declined to give consent to initiate criminal contempt against Sardesai.
Flirting With a Junior Officer is Not Acceptable Conduct for a Judge: Supreme Court
"This phenomenon is ubiquitous. All kinds of allegations come during promotion. We cannot generalise it. In this case, there is (an) allegation," the CJI replied.
Scores of lawyers march to SC to protest ‘atrocities’ on them
"The entire justice system and constitutional democracy will collapse. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that advocates' protection is ensured," Pracha added.
SC says young adults choosing life partners mustn’t succumb to ‘class honour’
“The right to marry a person of choice was held to be integral to Article 21 of the Constitution,” said the top court.
Custodial Torture Leading To Death Of Person Not Acceptable In Civilised Society: SC
Custodial violence which lead to the death of a person is "abhorrent" and “not acceptable in the civilized society”, the Supreme Court on Thursday said, while refusing to compound the offence of two policemen, accused of assaulting a man, who later succumbed to injuries in 1988 in Odisha.
Supreme Court appointed panel on farms laws holds discussions with industry
New Delhi: The expert committee, appointed by the Supreme Court to facilitate discussions on the three farm laws,…
Supreme Court ruling to pay 100% school fee during pandemic shocks parents in Rajasthan
The Rajasthan High Court also announced a similar pattern when a few private school associations approached it in October.
SC directs activist Rehana Fathima not to use social media to hurt religious sentiments
The High Court had observed that use of term having religious sentiments during a cookery show is prima facie likely to hurt Hindus' religious feelings who worship cow as a deity.
Supreme Court says not condoning Republic Day violence
New Delhi, Feb 3 : The Supreme Court on Wednesday cited Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s statement that law…
SC declines interim relief to AAP MP Sanjay Singh
Aam Aadmi Party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Tuesday did not get immediate relief from…
Remarks against top court ‘growing’ and everybody joining: Supreme Court
Justice Bhushan replied that court agrees with his submission, but this is growing and everyone is dong it now.
SC asks Congress MP to establish if farm laws took away MSP regime
The top court had already stayed the implementation of the three farm laws and set up a committee of agriculture experts to hear the farmers' grievances.
CJI cites Internet shutdown on Jan 26 amid Tablighi Jamaat hearing
"It's as important as providing lathis to policemen…and deploying barricades. It's an important preventive part of the law and order situation," said the Chief Justice, drawing an analogy.
Tandav FIRs: Actors, makers may face arrest as SC declines protection
New Delhi, Jan 27 : Web series ‘Tandav’ actors, makers, including Saif Ali Khan and Ali Abbas Zafar…
Tandav FIRs: SC says freedom of speech not absolute
The bench observed that the right to freedom of speech is not absolute and it is subjected to restrictions.
Beant assassination case: SC gives last chance to govt to decide on Rajoana’s plea
The Supreme Court on Monday gave the Centre two weeks to decide on Balwant S Rajoana’s plea seeking…
SC comes to the rescue of DU law student, gives her shot at career in law
The past two years have been tumultuous for law student Ankita Meena. Amid several legal adversities, she continued…
Centre to SC: Can’t give extra attempt to UPSC aspirants who couldn’t take last chance
The Centre on Friday told the Supreme Court it is not keen on granting an extra attempt to…
Andhra govt petitions SC to defer Panchayat polls
The Andhra Pradesh government has challenged the High Court’s green signal to conduct rural local bodies elections through…
Sandalwood drug case: SC grants bail to Ragini Dwivedi
Ragini was arrested under the NDPS Act by the Crime Branch in Bengaluru and accused of links with…
UP man complains Mirzapur maligns district, SC notice to Amazon Prime
The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice on plea of a Mirzapur resident complaining against the web series…
Jaishankar raised Mallya’s extradition, UK not giving details: Centre to SC
he Centre on Monday informed the Supreme Court that Vijay Mallya’s extradition has been raised at the highest…
We will not quarrel, but celebrate R-Day: Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait
The farmers protesting against the new Central farm laws have announced a ‘Tractor March’ on Republic Day. On…
SC: Delhi Police to decide whether farmers be allowed in city to protest
The Supreme Court on Monday told the Centre that it is for the Delhi Police to decide whether…
CAIT moves SC against WhatsApp, Facebook
The CAIT will not allow any corporate or conglomerate to enforce its 'obnoxious policies and sinister designs' to make profit in an unethical manner by firing from the shoulder of the people of India, added its petition.
Supreme Court to take up pleas connected to farm laws on Jan 18
The Supreme Court is likely to hear on Monday the pleas challenging the three farm laws and also the pleas seeking the removal of farmers camping at various Delhi borders.
Won’t go to SC-appointed committee, talks with govt to continue: Tikait
Harpal Singh Sangha, Azad Kissan Committee, told reporters, "Not even a single issue was resolved in today's talk as well. The Centre said it will talk about MSP later on."
Congress questions ‘impartiality’ of members on panel formed by Supreme Court
“The stay order on the farm laws is a tight legal slap on the BJP’s dictatorial law- making and imposing mechanism,” he said.
Union Leder welcomes SC order, but says farmer protests will continue
Tikait’s remarks came soon after the Supreme Court stayed the implementation of three farm laws and formed a committee comprising mostly agriculturists to hear the grievances of the farmer unions against the laws.
SC stays implementation of farms law until further orders, 4-Member Committee to be constituted
In the hearing on Tuesday, the Supreme Court has stayed the implementation of Agrarian laws while paving way for the constitution of a committee to resolve the matter.
PM Modi should apologise to farmers, says Opposition
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar, meanwhile, met Left leaders Sitaram Yechury and D Raja in New Delhi to discuss the Supreme Court observations.
Disruption of Republic Day Parade will be huge embarrassment: Centre to Supreme Court
“The 26th January Republic Day ceremony is not an isolated standalone ceremony, rather a grand rehearsal takes place on 23rd January where everything which is to happen on 26th January of each year is rehearsed,” added the affidavit.
SC worries for health of elderly, children, women in protest, urges them to go back home
Senior advocate H.S. Phoolka, representing farmer unions, said the farmers want to protest at Ramlila Maidan. “Why can’t they be allowed to go there?” he said.
Centre says farm laws from two decades of deliberations, no repeal
“The Central government has done its best to engage with the farmers to remove any misapprehensions or misgivings in the minds of the farmers and no efforts have been found lacking,” said the affidavit filed by Agriculture and Farmer Welfare Secretary.
Farmers won’t appear in the committee formed by SC, say unions
“The Supreme Court was requested by our lawyers as also by other lawyers including Harish Salve to fix the hearing again tomorrow to enable them to consult the organisations and seek their consent to the suggestion of the court,” it added.
SC should stay operations of 3 farm laws, and hear constitutionality: Tewari
Earlier in the day, while hearing the petition, Chief Justice said, “We will stay implementation if the Centre doesn’t do it.”
Supreme Court ‘disappointed’ with govt’s handling of farmer protests, says hold farm laws or we will
The Monday hearing in the Supreme Court assumes significance as the Centre and the farmer leaders are scheduled to hold their next meeting on January 15.
Will move Supreme Court against ‘love jihad’ law: Poonawalla
“Despite assurances of NO PROTEST. The ACP himself is present who is threatening to detain us! Is this democracy?” he asked.
After Airtel, Vodafone Idea moves SC over DOT’s assessment errors
Vodafone Idea’s total AGR dues as per DoT stood at Rs 58,254 crore, while the dues according to the company stood at Rs 21,533 crore.
SC seeks Centre’s reply on plea for appointment in SC/ST panels
The Annual report of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has not been published for the years 2018-19 and 2019-20, as of yet.
Jamiat cites arbitrary appointment to NCMEI, SC notice to Centre
The NCMEIs consists a Chairperson and three members to be nominated by the Centre.
‘Uttar Pradesh inter-faith marriage ordinance tool to demonise Muslim youth’
The plea said the Ordinance is unconstitutional being violative of Articles 14, 21 and 25 of the Constitution.
Central Vista: Case of misplaced priorities, says Congress
"We are living in strange times. No relief for the migrant labour, no Justice for India's farmers fighting for their rights in bitter cold, pouring rain, tear gas and braving lathis. As we approach 'Ganatantra Diwas' need to reflect on state of Republic."
SC upholds environmental clearance, government notification on Central Vista project
He, however, disagreed with the judgment on change of land use and on grant of environmental clearance for the project.
SC verdict on Tuesday on pleas challenging Central Vista project
On December 10, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had laid the foundation stone for the new Parliament building. The construction is expected to be completed by 2022 at an estimated cost of Rs 971 crore and the common Central Secretariat is likely to be built by 2024.
Top 10 crucial judgments by Supreme Court in the year of the pandemic
The Supreme Court departed from its history and attempted to mainstream technology, since March 23 the court hearings moved online.
Assets’ transfer case: SC stays criminal proceedings against Premji
The plea added that the trial court order dated January 27 to take cognisance and issue summonses was passed without judicial application of mind.
Republic TV parent company challenges ‘colonial law’, SC says go to HC
Declining to entertain the plea, the bench told him why hadn’t he gone to the Bombay High Court as Bhatnagar insisted that the top court should hear the matter.
SC to pass order tomorrow on issuing contempt notice to comedian Kunal Kamra
The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its order on contempt petitions filed against comedian Kunal Kamra.
Supreme Court dismisses UP govt appeal against Allahabad HC order on Kafeel Khan
After severely indicting the state government for booking Dr Kafeel Khan under the National Security Act, the Allahabad high court had in September quashed his detention order.
Farmers Have Right To Protest, But Can’t Block Roads: Supreme Court
New Delhi: The farmers’ protest must continue and Delhi cannot be blocked, the Supreme Court said today while…
Jaishankar defends his Rajya Sabha election, SC to hear case in Jan
After a brief hearing in the matter on Monday, a bench headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde adjourned the case for detailed hearing in the third week of January 2021.
Farmers’ association moves SC, says new laws will make farmers vulnerable to corporate greed
The apex court had decided to hear pleas of RJD MP Manoj Jha and DMK Rajya Sabha MP Tiruchi Siva, and one by Rakesh Vaishnav of Chhattisgarh Kisan Congress against the three farm laws.
SC terms Republic TV plea seeking various reliefs ‘ambitious’
New Delhi, Dec 7: The Supreme Court on Monday terming the prayers of Republic TV “ambitious” declined to…
Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail to former Punjab DGP Saini in murder case
Bench asks him to surrender his passport, co-operate with probe and not to influence witnesses in the case
State must discard colonial notion of being sovereign: SC
New Delhi, Dec 1 : The Supreme Court said on Tuesday that the state must discard the colonial…
Arnab Goswami’s interim bail in abetment-to-suicide case will continue till Bombay HC disposes his plea: SC
His interim bail will be operative for another 4 weeks from day HC decides his plea in case: SC
Supreme Court Dismisses Ex-BSF Jawan’s Plea Challenging PM Narendra Modi’s Election From Varanasi
The Supreme Court of India rejects sacked BSF jawan's plea against rejection of his nomination to contest 2019 Lok Sabha Polls against PM Modi from Varanasi
‘Situation going out of control’: SC seeks Covid report from Delhi, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Assam
A bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan said the infections in these states are "going out of control" and asked them to submit a status report within two days.
SC objects to ‘unfair reporting’, allows journalist Siddique Kappan to meet his lawyers
Kappan, who works with Malayalam news website Azhimukham, and three others were arrested on October 5 in Mathura while on his way to Hathras.
SC does away with 10 year travel restriction on 9 foreigner Tablighi Jamaat members
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has modified a Karnataka High Court order which imposed restrictions on nine Tablighi…
SC permits Uttar Pradesh Government to fill up 69K Shiksha Mitra posts
The petitioners pointed out that the qualifying marks for the same exam were 40 to 45 in the previous year, and if marks were to increase, then it should have been done prior to the exam.
UPSC Jihad show not in ‘good taste, offensive’: Centre to SC
The top court had on September 15 passed on order injuncting the remaining episodes of the TV show, and the stay continues to remain in operation. Four episodes of the planned 10 episodes have been broadcast so far.
SC issues notice on pleas challenging Jaishankar’s election to Rajya Sabha
Earlier, the top court had observed that it may pass an order in connection with the powers of the EC on the issuance of separate notifications for holding bypolls for regular and casual elections to fill vacancies in the Rajya Sabha.
Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari moves SC, seeks stay on contempt proceedings against him
The high court had pronounced all government orders since 2001, which provided housing and other facilities to former chief ministers, as illegal.
Supreme Court permits sale, bursting of crackers in Telangana
The bench also issued notice to advocate P. Indra Prakash and others on whose plea the High Court passed the order. The bench will conduct further hearing on the matter on November 16.
During Arnab hearing, Kapil Sibal points out Siddique Kappan’s ordeal
Siddique Kappan has been in jail for over a month now, and his wife and lawyers say they have not been given the permission to meet him.
“Selective Listing”: Supreme Court Bar Association Chief On Arnab Goswami Bail Plea
New Delhi: Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) president Dushyant Dave on Tuesday wrote a letter to secretary general…
SC favours crackers ban, says preserving life most important
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said there cannot be anything more important than preservation of life…
Stalin may not contest polls for 6 yrs if SC decision goes against him: TN CM
Chennai, Nov 12: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami said on Wednesday that a question mark hangs over…
Supreme Court Orders Arnab Goswami’s Release on Interim Bail
“If this court were not to interfere today, we are travelling on a path of destruction of personal liberty undeniably," the bench had said.
Move HC, says SC to Delhi govt plea for more ICU Covid beds
The Delhi government’s plea stressing the urgent need for keeping more ICU beds for Covid patients in view…
All insults against SC/STs can’t be termed as offence under SC/ST Act: Supreme Court
The top court said that it is essential to establish that there is an intention to humiliate the victim because he belongs to such a caste.
Centre says Central Vista project saves money, not wastes it; SC reserves verdict
The top court has so far, thrice, refused to stay the project but made it clear that the validity of step taken will be subject to the outcome of the challenge to the project.
Andhra govt seeks revival of SIT probe in Amaravati land case, SC issues notice
The bench asked Dave if the Jagan Mohan Reddy government has decided to review all decisions of the previous TDP government. Dave replied, "Not at all, only those cases where gross irregularities were found."
Kapil Sibal to SC: delay in hearing MLAs disqualification cases make them infructuous, cites MP bypolls
The plea had cited top court ruling in Manipur case, that the Speaker should decide the disqualification proceedings within a period of three months.
Delhi riots: Set aside trial court order asking for ‘voluminous’ physical charge sheet, police urge HC
The Delhi High Court was on Wednesday requested by the Delhi Police to set aside an order of…
Plea in SC seeks early hearing of petitions challenging abrogation of Article 370
The top court in November 2019 had declined to pass any interim order on the petitions challenging the Centre’s decision.
Centre to SC: Rs 20K Cr Central Vista project saves money, not wastes it
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta submitted before a bench headed by Justice A.M. Khanwilkar, “The project saves money, not…
Madras HC panel questions SC decision on special courts for MPs/MLAs
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday was informed that a three-judge panel of the Madras High Court…
SC to hear plea for probe against Westland Trade
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a plea for a probe by the CBI, ED and…
SC seeks status report on Mallya’s extradition in 6 weeks
The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to file status report on extradition of fugitive businessman Vijay…
What guidelines needed to bail out sexual crime accused, SC asks AG
The Supreme Court on Monday asked Attorney General K.K. Venugopal to suggest ways for courts to improve gender…
SC stays EC order revoking Kamal Nath’s star campaigner status for MP bypolls
The Supreme Court Monday stayed the Election Commission order which revoked “star campaigner” status of former Madhya Pradesh…
Covid-19 pandemic was something as if the heavens fell, says CJI
The Chief Justice of India said justice must be accessible to all, otherwise it will be a failure on our part.
MP bypolls: Removal of Kamal Nath’s star campaigner status by EC ‘unfair’, says Cong MP; Nath goes to SC
Congress Rajya Sabha MP Vivek Tankha called the Election Commission’s decision “unfair” and said such “sarcastic comments” between candidates is the norm in poll campaign worldwide
Revocation Of Kamal Nath’s Star Campaigner Status: Congress To Move Supreme Court
Congress' Rajya Sabha member and senior lawyer Vivek Tankha told reporters that a petition will be filed in the Apex Court as soon as possible.
Top Court Stays Order Allowing Lalit Modi To Cross Examine In Case
A bench of Justices RF Nariman, Navin Sinha and Krishna Murari sought response from Modi on the ED plea and tagged the matter with other appeals related to the case.
SC stays contempt proceedings against Union minister Ramesh Pokhriyal
The high court had declared all government orders from 2001 providing housing and other facilities to former chief ministers in the state as illegal and unconstitutional.
SC stays HC order to parties to go virtual for MP bypolls
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed a Madhya Pradesh High Court order to political parties to campaign virtually…
SC terms ex-HC judge attempting to enter ex-SC judge’s house forcibly as unfortunate
he Supreme Court on Monday termed an incident as unfortunate, in which a former judge of High Court…
Centre to SC, will bring new legislation in 3/4 days to address pollution due to stubble burning
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on Monday informed the Supreme Court that the Centre has taken a holistic view…
SC junks UBHL plea against HC order to wind up Mallya’s firm
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea filed by liquor baron Vijay Mallya’s United Breweries Holdings Limited…
JUH approaches SC against new Assam NRC coordinator order
In that case, the state coordinator should have ensured their access to the legal process.
SC allows trust to operate banks accounts to pay bills, taxes
The Supreme Court has permitted the Maharwal Khewaji Trust, which manages the Rs 20,000-crore property of erstwhile princely…
SC to examine if universities can be sued under consumer law
In 2005-2006, the students were admitted in an offshore programme of two-year study in Thailand and two-and-a half year study in the university in India.
Can Nanded Gurudwara Procession Be Held At 5 A.M.?: SC To Maharashtra Govt
The top court also asked the state government whether it could impose a curfew like the one which was imposed in Puri for the Jagannath Yatra procession.
Supreme Court’s Big Move On Stubble Burning, Declines Centre’s Request
The Supreme Court today appointed retired judge Justice Madan B Lokur to monitor stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana…
SC asks Republic TV to approach Bombay HC against summons issued in TRP scam case
Supreme Court asks Republic Media Group to approach Bombay HC against summons issued in TRP scam case
Supreme Court allows over 3,000 Jharkhand teachers to continue in service
Petitioners had challenged the legality of an advertisement issued in December 2016.
Banks free to provide funds to Amrapali projects, RBI tells Supreme Court
The top court has scheduled the next date of hearing on October 29, when it will take up the issues regarding recovery of funds in terms of findings of Forensic Auditors.
AG to SC: Media freely commenting on pending cases amounts to contempt
New Delhi, Oct 13 : Attorney General K.K. Venugopal on Tuesday submitted before the Supreme Court that media…
Gujarat govt to SC: Bilkis Bano given Rs 50 Lakh and job; Bano says she’s not satisfied
The Bombay High Court had upheld the life imprisonment of 11 persons accused in the Bilkis Bano gang-rape case.
SC terms ex-IAF officer dangerous for country, denies bail in spying case
The police had alleged that he was honey-trapped and afterwards shared sensitive information with Pakistan's secret service.
SC says confidentiality of victim’s statement is required in cases of sexual exploitation
The victim had said that such practice would be contrary to law and may have a far-reaching effect in all cases of sexual offence against women.
SC on Shaheen Bagh: social media channels can create highly polarised environments
New Delhi, Oct 7 : The Supreme Court on Wednesday made a critical observation on the use of…
Police at times doesn’t enforce laws under lawmakers’ pressure: SC
The report also gave a detailed break-up of cases pending against sitting and former lawmakers in all the states. As many as 1,374 cases are pending in Uttar Pradesh, followed by 557 in Bihar.
SC says important that children learn in mother tongue
However, the Chief Justice said this example may not be appropriate in the matter and for foundation it is very important that the child learns in the mother tongue.
Horrible, Shocking, Extraordinary: CJI Calls Hathras Incident, Seeks Details Of Witness Protection
She died on September 29 and was cremated at 3 a.m. on September 30. The family has alleged coercion regarding the time and manner in which the cremation took place.
UP govt affidavit in SC a poor effort to distract from relevant questions in Hathras case: Congress
Addressing a press conference, Congress leaders Rajni Patil, Supriya Shrinate, and Sushmita Dev asserted the party would continue to protest till justice was meted out to the victim and her family
Chief Justice Bobde: Will smoke from stubble burning kill Coronavirus?
SC wanted to know whether the smoke produced from stubble burning could kill the novel Coronavirus as cases in India inched closer to 67 lakh while 1,03,569 lost the battle against the pandemic
Will rights be terminated in the name of security, asks Azad
Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad said, "Will the rights of the people be terminated in the name of security? What is the use of law and order then?"
Conduct virtual hearing for speedy disposal of cases against lawmakers: Report in SC
The report said all the High Courts have favoured the establishment of a safe and secure "Witness Examination Room" with video conference facility, but cited lack of infrastructure and non-availability of funds for this.
Accounts not performing due to delay won’t be labelled NPAs: Centre
The Centre said concerns have also been expressed regarding possible downgradation of loan accounts from standard to NPAs and consequent impact on ratings.
‘Can’t burden workers’: SC grants overtime wages amid Covid-19
New Delhi, Oct 1 : The Supreme Court on Thursday said the burden of economic slowdown cannot be…
Supreme Court grants bail to terror accused charged under UAPA
Under the UAPA, it is considered extremely tough to get bail and the court can deny bail, if the prosecution suggests the allegations are prima facie true .
PIL in SC seeking CBI probe in Hathras gang-rape and murder
A PIL was filed in the Supreme Court on Wednesday seeking a CBI probe or SIT investigation under…
Will not allow any damage to eco-sensitive zone via mining: SC
Chief Justice of India S.A. Bobde on Wednesday said the Supreme Court will not allow any damage to…
Provide Ration To Sex Workers Without Identity Proof: SC Directs States
The bench, citing the points raised in the application, said the court is concerned that sex workers can’t access dry ration, cash transfers and other facilities due to lack of identity proof.
Bar assns’ primary responsibility to aid lawyers amid Covid: SC
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday observed that it is the bar associations’ primary…
Congress MP files PIL in SC seeking directions to quash farm Bills
Congress MP from Kerala T.N. Prathapan has moved a PIL in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of…
SC allows CLAT aspirant suspected of Covid to appear for exam
The Supreme Court permitted an applicant, who is suspected of being Covid-19 positive, to appear in the CLAT…
A vote to confirm Barrett “is a vote to strike down the Affordable Care Act”: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said President Trump’s decision to nominate Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court…
Biden urges US Senate not to confirm Supreme Court nominee before election
Joe Biden released a statement reacting to Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination and focused on health care and protecting…
Trump nominates conservative Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court
President Donald Trump on Saturday said he is nominating Amy Coney Barrett, a conservative federal appeals court judge,…
Congress Leaders’ Families In SC: Electronic Media Bears Parallels With ‘Nazi Germany’
The plea sought “appropriate, ameliorative and remedial directions/orders from this court to stem/quell and restrict this menace, till such time that the Legislature frames an appropriate legislation in this regard”.
SC directs no coercive action be taken against Facebook VP till October 15
Supreme Court issued notice on Facebook India’s VP and MD, Ajit Mohan and directed that no coercive action…
Airlines on verge of collapse, may shut if situation doesn’t improve: GoAir to SC
SC deferred the hearing of the case for refund of air tickets booked during lockdown period till September 25
Facebook India moves SC seeking to set aside Delhi Assembly Panel Notice
The case will be heard by a 3-judge bench headed by Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul tomorrow.
Cannot release all categories of prisoners due to Covid-19: Supreme Court
The plea had contended despite HPC orders, many continue to languish in jails in Maharashtra.
Can’t hamper academic year of 2L students: SC asks CBSE-UGC to coordinate
New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the CBSE to declare results of compartment…
Will stay on Sudarshan TV show have ‘chilling effect’ on free speech: SC
New Delhi, Sep 21 : The Supreme Court on Monday queried the parties, opposing the telecast of Sudarshan…
Can RBI ensure banks infuse funds in Amrapali projects, SC asks
New Delhi, Sep 21 : The Supreme Court on Monday asked the RBI to file an affidavit whether…
Extremely concerned about balancing dignity, free speech: SC on Sudarshan News issue
The Supreme Court on Monday said that it is extremely concerned about the balance of the right to…
SC on Shaheen Bagh: Right to protest must not hamper right to mobility of others
The Supreme Court on Monday said Right to Protest of one section has to be in balance with others’ Right…
Plea in SC seeking separate human rights bodies for J&K, Ladakh
The petitioner argued that these seven different commissions were dealing with different aspects of rights.
BS-IV vehicles needed for public utility services & purchased up to March 31 be registered: SC
The issue of pollution from vehicles had cropped up before the apex court which is hearing a matter related to air pollution in the Delhi-national capital region (NCR).
‘Free speech, not hatred’: SC says media self-regulation system toothless
The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed broadcast of subsequent 5 episodes of “UPSC Jihad” by Sudarshan TV stating that the intent and purpose of the program is to vilify the Muslim community.
AG Venugopal declines contempt proceedings against Rajdeep Sardesai on SC tweets
Attorney General has declined to initiate contempt proceedings against him for his tweets critiquing Supreme Court verdict in the Prashant Bhushan case and other tweets allegedly against the judiciary
It is digital media which needs regulations: Centre to Supreme Court
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has informed SC that if it is keen to begin an exercise to regulate media, then it should be the digital media instead of mainstream media
There should be some kind of self-regulation in media Say SC on Sudarshan TV’s “UPSC Jihad show”
New Delhi, Sep 15 : There should be some kind of self-regulation in the media, the Supreme Court…
Centre to SC: No removal of 48,000 jhuggis along rail tracks for now
Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi submitted before the bench that the court should order a status quo. The bench replied that it will not, as the Centre has already stated that there will be status quo till a decision is taken.
Judges becoming victims of slanderous social-media posts: Justice Ramana
That is natural, especially in an institution that attempts to balance, day in and day out, the firmness of law against the vagaries of human nature.
SC to Centre: Why can’t funds for construction workers used for other workers?
The bench asked the Centre’s counsel to get instructions on this issue and listed the matter for further hearing after two weeks.
Attempt to suicide: SC notice on law that decriminalises it
New Delhi, Sep 11 : The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine two laws which clash with…
SC to Centre: Consider not charging interest on interest during moratorium
The top court said it is inclined to grant two weeks to the Centre to file an appropriate affidavit.
SC grants bail to 21 PFI members in violence case during anti-CAA protests
Two persons received bullet injuries in police firing and later succumbed at a hospital on December 19 last year as protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act turned violent in Mangaluru.
No Maratha quota for now: Supreme Court refers issue to larger bench
New Delhi, Sep 9 : A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the implementation of…
SC Declines Fresh Petitions For Postponement Of NEET
The bench observed that the authorities concerned will take all necessary precautions to ensure safety of candidates.
Surrogacy bill to come before Rajya Sabha in coming session, SC told
The appeal has arisen from a 2009 Gujarat High Court verdict, which held that babies born in India to the gestational surrogate are Indian citizens and entitled to passports.
Cops found negligent in Palghar lynching case punished, SC told
The Maharashtra Police have also sought dismissal of petitions against it in the top court with costs, citing that two charge sheets have been filed in the matter so far.
SC allows transfer of trials of Jamaatis in UP to specified courts
New Delhi, Sep 4 : The Supreme Court on Friday allowed consolidation of multiple FIRs lodged in Uttar…
BCI asks Delhi Bar Council to examine Prashant Bhushan”s contempt case and take decision
A bench headed by Justice Aruna Mishra (since retired) had convicted Bhushan for his two tweets against the judiciary.
Don’t postpone reappear exams, all measures in place: CBSE tells SC
More than 1.5 lakh students of Class 10 and 87,651 students of Class 12 are scheduled to sit in the CBSE reappear exams.
‘This Is No Small Case’: SC Refuses Bail To 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Accused Sajjan Kumar
New Delhi, Sep 4 : The Supreme Court on Friday declined to grant bail to former Congress leader…
Don’t declare any account not in default till Aug 31 as NPA: SC
In an interim relief to borrowers, the Supreme Court on Thursday directed banks not to declare loan accounts,…
Petitioners in SC say interest on interest in moratorium is double whammy
The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that there is no dearth of power with the RBI, as the petitioners’ counsel…
Relief for Jio, Airtel as SC rules out AGR dues on shared spectrum
“Shared operator TSPs cannot be saddled with the liability to pay the past dues of AGR of licensee, that have shared the spectrum with the original licensees.”
Not interested: SC pulls up Maha, Delhi on migrant labourers’ issue
The Supreme Court on Tuesday, while hearing the suo moto case concerning problems and miseries of migrant labourers…
Centre Informs SC, Moratorium On Repayment Of Loans Is Extendable Up To 2 Years
He also informed the top court that the Centre has filed its reply on the powers under Disaster Management Act, and urged the court to allow Centre, RBI, bankers associations to sit together.
Advocate Bhushan’s conduct reflects ego, zero remorse, SC says during sentencing
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday while imposing a token fine of Re 1 on advocate Prashant…
Bhushan cites 2018 press meet, SC hopes its last time judges go to press
New Delhi, Aug 31 : As advocate Prashant Bhushan, defending his expression of opinion through tweets, cited the…
Prashant Bhushan contempt case chronology
Supreme Court imposes fine of Re 1 on Bhushan, to be paid by September 15; default to lead to 3-month-jail term, debarment from practice in the apex court for 3 years.
Prashant Bhushan Case: Pay Re 1 or face 3-month jail term with 3-year ban: Supreme Court
Prashant Bhushan contempt case: The bench, comprising Justices Arun Mishra, B R Gavai and Krishna Murari, directed the lawyer to deposit the amount by September 15, failing which he will attract a jail term of three months and debarment from law practice for three years
Prashant Bhushan contempt case: SC set to pronounce quantum of sentence Monday
Bhushan in his statement had refused to offer an apology to the Supreme Court for his two tweets against the judiciary, saying what he expressed represented his bona fide belief which he continued to hold.
SC declines prior ban on Sudarshan News show on Muslim UPSC aspirants
The Delhi High Court on Friday also issued notice on a petition against Sudarshan TV’s upcoming show on Muslims clearing the UPSC examination, as it temporarily stayed the broadcast of the show.
Exams mandatory in varsities: UGC expert committee
New Delhi, Aug 28 : The Supreme Court has ruled that final-year examinations in the universities will be…
Covid-19 no ground for postponing polls: SC on Bihar elections
The petitioner insisted that human life is paramount and not the elections, as people are suffering due to the coronavirus infection.
SC says states and varsities can’t promote students without holding exams
The apex court also commented no state can promote final year students without final examination as ordered by UGC .
SC no to Muharram processions, says community may be targeted for spreading Covid
"We cannot pass general orders. It is not possible to give general directions. It will create chaos and a particular community will be targeted for spreading COVID," the Chief Justice said.
No constitutional bar to ‘Quota within Quota’, rules Supreme Court
The current case came up before the apex court after the Punjab and Haryana High Court in 2010 struck down a state law, which empowered the government to sub-classify SC/STs for grant of quotas.
Punjab to collectively move apex court for NEET, JEE exams deferment
There was no time to take up with Prime Minister Narendra Modi the issue of deferment of exams, said Amarinder Singh in response to a suggestion to this effect.
SC refuses to interfere Madras HC’s stay order of Rs 10 lakh penalty on Patanjali
A single judge had slapped the penalty for promoting Coronil as a cure for Covid-19 viral infection, but this was stayed by the division bench of the Madras High Court.
States entitled to decide fees for vehicle registration number: Supreme Court
Rule 55A was introduced in 2001. It prescribed four different fees - Rs 15,000 - for the registration marks 1 to 9 in any series prevalent within the jurisdiction of the registering authority, and Rs 12,000 for reservation of marks from 10 to 100 in any series.
Opposition CMs to move Supreme Court against NEET-JEE: Congress
The Congress leader also highlighted the flood situation in states like Assam and Bihar to claim that it will only further complicate matters and put students from those states at a severe disadvantage.
Govt can’t only focus on business and not care about people’s plight: SC
Justice Bhushan observed that the ongoing circumstances happened due to the nationwide lockdown. Justice Shah added this is not the time to think about business only.
Plea in SC seeks appointment of govt nominee to Ayodhya mosque trust
The Waqf Board on July 29 announced creating a trust named 'Indo Islamic Cultural Foundation', which proposed to build a mosque, cultural and research centre and public utility facilities that will include a community kitchen, a hospital and a library on the allotted land.
Implead all states in the matter, SC on plea seeking permission for Muharram procession
The bench observed that the petitioner has not made all the state governments parties in the matter. The state governments are empowered to enforce the Centre's guidelines under the Disaster Management Act.
De-seal all residential premises sealed by monitoring committee: SC
The bench had said the properties sealed as per the report be de-sealed, and possession be restored to the owners forthwith within three days.
SC asks SBI Cap to fund 6 Amrapali Group housing projects
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked SBI Capital (SBI CAP) to begin funding for six housing projects of the Amrapali Group, after it informed the top court that so far, it has found only these six to be viable.
Hearing on land use change for Central Vista project inconclusive: SC
It had also said that the parties involved in the matter are free to give suggestions to improve or modify the flow on the next date of hearing.
What is wrong in apologising, SC asks Prashant Bhushan
Attorney General K.K. Venugopal submitted before the bench that his suggestion would be to close the matter without punishing Bhushan.
Painful to read Bhushan’s reply justifying his tweets: Justice Mishra
New Delhi, Aug 25 : Justice Arun Mishra, during the hearing on the sentencing of advocate Prashant Bhushan…
Supreme Court reserves verdict on sentence against Prashant Bhushan over his tweets
New Delhi: Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on the sentence to be awarded to lawyer Prashant…
SC seeks reply of Bihar govt on plea for consolidation of trial against Tablighi members
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, said that he does not have any objection and the trial can be consolidated as done in Delhi where a court at Saket is hearing all such cases
There should be no attempt to coerce apology from me, Bhushan Bhushan to Supreme Court
The bench replied to Venugopal that the tone, tenor and content of Bhushan's statement made it worse, saying, "Is it defence or aggravation, you as A-G consider it."
SC Declines Plea To Set Up NEET Exam Centres Abroad
The petitioners said that only 6-day gap between JEE (September 1-6) and NEET exam (September 13) was also an issue.
Prashant Bhushan Won’t Apologise: “Would Be Contempt Of My Conscience”
"Retracting the statement or offering insincere apology would amount to contempt of my conscience," Prashant Bhushan told the three-judge bench hearing the case.
AG refuses to okay filing of contempt plea against Swara Bhasker
One Usha Shetty had termed Bhasker's statement contemptuous and sought the AG's permission to initiate contempt proceedings against the actor.
SC stays proceedings against man charged with rape of wife prior to marriage
According to the case of the prosecution, the complainant met the petitioner in January, 2013 on account of a professional assignment. Thereafter they met each other regularly and got romantically involved with each other.
Lawyer Moves SC For Live Telecast Of Bhushan Case Hearing
On August 14, the apex court had held activist-lawyer Bhushan guilty of contempt of court for his tweet criticising the judiciary.
Allowing economic activities, but strange temples closed: SC
The Supreme Court on Friday told the Maharashtra government that the court finds it very strange that the…
Central Vista project: SC to hear challenge to change of land use first
The top court in its order put out a draft flow chart indicating the heads of the broad issues.
SC Reserves Order On Bhushan’s Sentencing For Contempt, Seeks Apology
Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan, representing Bhushan, said the criticism of retired judges does not amount to contempt, and there are judgments to this effect.
Freedom of speech not absolute for anyone: SC in Bhushan contempt case
The Supreme Court on Thursday said freedom of speech is not absolute for anyone and told advocate Prashant…
Convicting Bhushan For Contempt Fine, But Don’t Punish Him: A-G Venugopal To Supreme Court
Justice Mishra noted that it is after all about this that if a person wants to purge the contempt, one should also know where to draw a line.
SC to Prashant Bhushan: We been always fair to you, don’t know if you’ve been to us
A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra told senior advocate Dushyant Dave, representing Bhushan, "We are always fair to you. We do not know whether you are fair to us."
Supreme Court says 3 big courtrooms to be made ready for physical hearing
The communication added that a limited number of cases will be listed for physical hearing on an experimental basis after 10 days, subject to the prior consent and willingness of all parties.
Defer hearing on sentence in contempt case, Prashant Bhushan to Supreme Court
Bhushan said he seeks to file the review within 30 days from the date of judgment, as he is entitled under the law.
‘Sufficient safeguard’: SC dumps plea against Dubey probe panel
"We find that the petitioner has been raising unnecessary apprehensions and repeated applications are being filed which in fact is hampering the process of inquiry."
SC closes all options for Mumbai Police to probe Sushant’s death case
"No opinion is therefore expressed on a future contingency and the issue is left open to be decided, if needed, in accordance with the law," said Justice Roy.
SC invokes Article 142 for CBI into Sushant Singh Rajput case, cites ‘complete justice’
New Delhi, Aug 19 : The Supreme Court ruling ordering a CBI probe into the unnatural death of…
103 dignitaries condemn statements against SC verdict in Bhushan case
The dignitaries said for a senior advocate of the Supreme Court, contempt of the court is something which cannot be justified by any pressure group.
Rhea feels truth will be same, whichever agency probes: Lawyer Maneshinde
Sushant was found dead at his residence in Mumbai on June 14.
SC confirms CBI probe into Sushant Singh Rajput’s death
Asking Maharashtra government to cooperate and assist in the CBI investigation, the court said that the agency could register a fresh case, if necessary.
SC collegium approves elevation of 6 advocates as judges of Delhi HC
New Delhi, Aug 18 : The Supreme Court collegium has approved a proposal for elevation of six advocates…
UGC says final year exams cannot be cancelled, SC reserves verdict
New Delhi, Aug 18 : The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved judgement on whether the final year degree…
Supreme Court judgment on plea to transfer of funds from PMCARES to NDRF to fight COVID19
The Supreme Court dismisses plea while answering 5 questions formulated by the Bench.
1,500 lawyers to SC: Stop miscarriage of justice in Bhushan case
Expressing “dismay” over the conviction of advocate Prashant Bhushan by the Supreme Court in a contempt of court…
Will seek Aug 14 verdict’s review: Prashant Bhushan’s counsel to Supreme Court
On Friday, the apex court had also said that the "attack on the judiciary has to be dealt with a requisite degree of firmness", as it "may affect the national honour and prestige in the comity of nations".
Plea seeks AG consent to initiate contempt action against Swara Bhaskar
The plea has been filed by advocates Anuj Saxena, Prakash Sharma, and Mahek Maheshwari.
Do Not Reclaim Stretch Of Sea Not Needed For Mumbai Link Road, SC Tells BMC
The observation from the SC came while hearing a plea seeking a stay on the ongoing reclamation work by the BMC for the coastal road project
SC to consider larger questions in 2009 contempt case against Prashant Bhushan, Tarun Tejpal
The bench said that even the court wants to give the case a quietus but it there are certain questions which need consideration.
Monitoring committee’s powers clipped, SC deseals residential premises
The bench observed that in the teeth of various statutes, the monitoring committee would act strictly within the four corners of the powers conferred on it by the apex court.
No requirement for AG’s consent to initiate suo motu contempt proceedings, says SC
While convicting Bhushan for his two tweets, the apex court absolved social networking company Twitter Inc of the contempt charges.
SC holds Prashant Bhushan guilty of contempt over tweets against CJI, judiciary
A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra said the court will hear the arguments on the quantum of punishment on August 20.
SC allows registration of BS-IV vehicles purchased before Mar 31
In a big relief to thousands of people, the Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the registration of BS-IV…
‘Is judge who is MP’s son unfair?’: SC on plea in Dubey encounter probe
The bench replied: “We will not cast aspersions on a former judge of this court on the basis of a newspaper report.”
Political pressure to stop Sushant case probe, Bihar tells SC
A single-judge bench of Justice Hrishikesh Roy noted that Rhea herself has pleaded for a Central Bureau of…
Preparations on to resume Anti-CAA NRC protests in India
The unlock stage has reached to an advanced level in the country and the Central an state governments are permitting every kind of activities in the countryand there is no reason that protests can't be started.
Will abide by what SC rules on Sushant probe, says Maharashtra Govt
Nagpur, Aug 8 : Though the Maharashtra government opposes a CBI probe in the Sushant Singh Rajput case,…
‘Politically motivated activism’: Ex-judges, CEC counter pro-Bhushan lobby
“We concerned citizens, hereby disapprove of this group in its acts of routinely producing a negative public narrative replete with disrespect to Indian democratic institutions,” wrote the group of 174.
Centre moves Supreme Court to make it party to Rhea’s probe transfer plea
The Centre has moved an impleadment application in the Supreme Court, seeking to be made a party to the plea, filed by Bollywood actor Rhea Chakraborty, for transfer of investigation in the case connected with death of Sushant Singh Rajput from Bihar to Mumbai.