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National Lok Adalat takes up 2.87 Lakh Cases in 371 Benches across Punjab
Chandigarh: Under the visionary leadership of Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia, Judge, Punjab & Haryana High Court, and Executive Chairman of Punjab State Legal Services Authority, the National Lok Adalat was organized today, May 11, …
Granting interim bail to Kejriwal does not amount to privilege to politicians: SC
The SC also observed that the investigation in the case has remained pending since August 2022 and Kejriwal was arrested on March 21 this year.
SC stays Calcutta HC order invalidating appointment of over 25,000 jobs
The top court, however, asked the CBI not to take any precipitate action like arresting a suspect during the investigation.
SC upholds minimum qualifying marks in interview for selection on judicial posts in Bihar, Gujarat
The SC also issued a slew of directions including that the HCs "should notify a designated authority for a given recruitment process.
SC grants anticipatory bail to Umar Ansari in model code violation case
The Allahabad High Court had on December 19 last year rejected Ansari's anticipatory bail application and said looking at the facts and circumstances of the case, an offence was made out against him.
SC asks Centre to furnish data on notices, arrests done under GST Act
The Bench said it may interpret the law and lay down appropriate guidelines to avoid any harassment of citizens by depriving their liberty.
Supreme Court mandates one-third reservation for women in SCBA posts
Speaking to TNIE, SCBA President Adish Aggarwala hailed the top court's order, calling it a "welcome step" for everyone in the bar.
CBI not under control of Union of India, Centre tells SC on West Bengal govt’s suit
The government alleged that the CBI has been filing FIRs and proceeding with investigation, despite having withdrawn the general consent to probe cases within its territorial jurisdiction.
Hindu marriage not valid unless performed with requisite ceremonies: SC
The couple had registered their marriage in UP without the valid ceremonial wedding under the HMA.
‘Life, liberty are exceedingly important’: SC questions timing of Kejriwal’s…
The top court sought the agency's clarification on absence of any attachment proceedings in this case thus far and asked ED to demonstrate how Kejriwal is implicated if such proceedings do exist.
SC to hear Bengal govt’s appeal against Calcutta HC order on April 29
Challenging the Calcutta high court's order, the state government, in its appeal filed before the top court, said the HC cancelled the appointments "arbitrarily" and without "any proper reasoning."
SC announces integration of IT services with WhatsApp to enable easy access into court cases
Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta termed the move by SC, as "another revolutionary" initiative by the Supreme Court.
SC reserves verdict after noting EC’s answers to queries
The SC bench sought answers from an official of the poll panel to five questions related to the functioning of EVMs, including whether the microcontrollers fitted in them are reprogrammable.
SC adjourns to May 1 hearing on WB govt’s suit against CBI probe
A bench of Justices deferred the matter after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta sought adjournment, saying he has to appear before a nine-judge Constitution bench.
SC seeks response from Tripura govt over pleas against termination of teachers’ jobs
The HC had declared the Employment Policy, 2003 “bad in law” and set aside the appointment of more than 10,000 teachers made thereunder, pursuant to which the petitioners were also terminated.
Power of states to regulate industrial alcohol plenary: UP govt tells SC
The legislative history clearly shows that the words ‘intoxicating liquor’ are wide enough to include industrial alcohol and all the liquids consisting of alcohol, it added.
Pleas seeking EVMs to be cross verified with VVPATs
"We do not have to be suspicious about everything," said a two-judge bench of the top court during the hearing
Pleas seeking 100% verification of EVM votes with VVPAT slips
The top court said it wanted to know and understand the entire process of EVMs and VVPATS so that if there are any loopholes or tampering, then it can be corrected.
SC to deliver verdict on validity of electoral bonds scheme on April 18
A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud had on November 2 last year reserved its verdict in the matter.
Individuals have freedom to change religion, but credible proof needed to show it’s voluntary:…
Individuals have freedom to change religion, but credible proof needed to show it's voluntary: Allahabad High Court