Supreme Court News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Vice President Dhankhar questions how CJI is involved with executive appointment
Bhopal, February 14: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday raised significant concerns over judicial overreach, specifically questioning the role of the Chief Justice of India in executive appointments such as the selection of the CBI Director.
Handover process of Jayalalithaa's seized valuables to TN govt begins
Bengaluru, Feb 14: A Special Court in Bengaluru has started the process of handing over the seized property of jewellery and other valuables belonging to late former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa, an official said on Friday.
Ranveer Allahbadia petitions SC as legal troubles mount in 'India's Got Latent' row
New Delhi, Feb 14: After multiple complaints were filed and criminal proceedings were set in action across various states against YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia over his vulgar and crass comments about parents on the comedy show 'India's Got Latent', the podcaster has petitioned the Supreme Court seeking protection from coercive action.
We are doubting Central govt's intentions; not begging for anything: J-K Congress Cheif Karra on statehood demand
New Delhi, February 13: Jammu and Kashmir Congress Chief Tariq Hameed Karra has said that they have doubts about the Central government's intentions to provide statehood to the Union Territory, for which they are intensifying their demand.
'Are we not creating a class of parasites': Supreme Court flags freebies
New Delhi, Feb 12: The Supreme Court on Wednesday flagged the distribution of freebies, saying that because of these freebies, people are not willing to work.
SC seeks poll panels asks response on pleas for EVM verification
New Delhi, February 11: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Election Commission of India to file its response on the pleas seeking verification of the burnt memory and symbol loading units in EVMs in compliance of its previous judgement.
SC says lottery distributors not liable to pay service tax to centre; states alone can impose taxes
New Delhi, February 11: The Supreme Court on Tuesday held that lottery distributors are not liable to pay service tax to the central government.
Chandrababu trying to draw political mileage from Tirupati laddu issue: YSRCP leader
Tirupati, Feb 11: YSR Congress Party leader and former chairman of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Bhumana Karunakar Reddy slammed Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for trying to draw political mileage from the Tirupati laddu issue.
SC asks ECI not to erase, upload EVMs data during verification
New Delhi, Feb 11: The Supreme Court on Tuesday told the Election Commission of India (ECI) not to erase or reload the data while carrying out Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) verification.
Case of Contempt of court filed against Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli
Kathmandu, February 10: A writ petition against Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has been filed at the Nepal Supreme Court accusing him of acting in contempt of court for allegedly not implementing the order of the apex court.
Jayalalitha's niece moves Supreme Court for release of assets
New Delhi, February 8: Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha's one of the legal heirs has approached the Supreme Court challenging a Karnataka High Court January 13 order, which declined to return the movable and immovable assets, seized by the authorities, in the multi-crore disproportionate assets case.
Supreme Court enhances fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution: Justice Aravind Kumar at Fali S. Nariman Memorial Lecture
Sonipat, Feb 7: Supreme Court judge, Justice Aravind Kumar on Friday delivered the Fali S. Nariman Memorial Lecture at the O.P.
Himachal Pradesh government to review encroachments on forest land and address policy challenges
Shimla, February 6: In response to the Himachal Pradesh High Court's directive to remove unauthorised encroachments on forest land, the state government has formed a sub-cabinet committee to review the issue.
K'taka to decide on allowing Class 10 girls to wear hijab for exams; convey decision to SC
Bengaluru, Feb 5: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara stated on Wednesday that the government will hold a meeting to decide whether to allow Class 10 students in the state to wear the hijab while attending exams and will convey its stance to the Supreme Court.
SC pulls up Assam govt for keeping illegal immigrants in detention centres 'indefinitely'
New Delhi, Feb 4: The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the Assam government for keeping illegal immigrants in detention centres 'indefinitely' and not deporting them back for lack of their foreign addresses.
Manual scavenging deaths in Kolkata raise questions on efficiency of STPs
Kolkata, Feb 4: The demise of three workers engaged in scavenging and manual cleaning of a sewerage drain pipe in Kolkata's Bantala leather complex, raises serious questions on the efficiency of the Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) within that complex.
Supreme Court orders Assam govt to deport 63 declared foreigners within two weeks
New Delhi, February 4: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Assam government to deport 63 declared foreigners within two weeks, expressing strong displeasure over the state's failure to take action and for keeping them in detention centres indefinitely.
Guv Ravi to reach Delhi today amid rift with TN govt, case in SC
Chennai, Feb 3: Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi, who has been in regular confrontation with the state government, is set to leave for New Delhi on Monday evening for a three-day visit.
Working with US on procedural issues for early extradition, MEA on Tahawwur Rana
New Delhi, January 31: Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday said that the Indian side was working with the US on procedural issues for early extradition of Tahawwur Rana to India.
Karnataka passes order to implement SC directive for patient's right to die with dignity
Bengaluru, Jan 31: The Karnataka government passed an order on Friday to implement the Supreme Court's directive on the right to die with dignity for terminally ill patients.
SC grants 3 more weeks to ECI to explain rationale behind increasing number of electors per polling station
New Delhi, Jan 31: The Supreme Court on Friday granted additional time to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to file its affidavit in a petition challenging the poll body's decision to increase the number of electors per polling station from 1,200 to 1,500.
Maha Kumbh stampede: PIL in SC seeks action against officials
New Delhi, Jan 30: Following the tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh in which at least 30 people were killed and around 60 others injured, a public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking legal action against authorities and officials for their “negligent conduct”.
Mahakumbh: PIL in SC for safety measures, guidelines for pilgrims
New Delhi, January 30: In the wake of the recent stampede at the Mahakumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, a PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to put in place safety measures and guidelines for pilgrims from across the country.
Supreme court directs Centre to introduce law for protection of domestic workers
New Delhi, January 29: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Central government to introduce a law for the protection of domestic workers and housemaids.
CJI on SC completing 75 years of first sitting: It embodies aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians
New Delhi, Jan 28: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday said that the Supreme Court embodies the aspirations and diversity of 1.4 billion Indians.
US State Dept evaluating next steps in Tahawwur Rana case
By Reena Bhardwaj, Washington DC, January 28: US State Department has said that it is currently evaluating the next steps with regard to Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India.
Piyush Goyal hails US clearing way for Tahawwur Rana's extradition, lauds PM Modi's efforts against terrorism
New Delhi, January 27: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal hailed the US Supreme Court's decision to clear the way for 26/11 Mumbai terror attack convict Tahawwhur Rana's extradition to India.
US Supreme court clears decks for 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India
Washington, January 25: Pakistani origin businessman Tahawwur Hussain Rana, who was convicted for his role in the 26/11 attacks on Mumbai that resulted in the death of 164 people, could now be extradited to India.
US Supreme court clears decks for 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India
Washington, January 25: Pakistani origin businessman Tahawwur Hussain Rana who was convicted for his role in the 26/11 attacks on Mumbai that resulted in the death of 164 people could now be extradited to India.
US Supreme Court clears extradition of 26/11 attacks convict Tahawwur Rana to India
Washington, Jan 25: In a major development, the US Supreme Court on Saturday approved the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, to India.
Delhi LG to swear in Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya as Delhi High Court Chief Justice today
New Delhi, January 21: The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi will administer the oath of office to Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya as the new Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.
SC stays defamation proceedings against Rahul Gandhi for remarks on Amit Shah
New Delhi, Jan 20: In an interim order passed on Monday, the Supreme Court directed the halting of trial court proceedings in a defamation case filed by a BJP worker against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over the latter's alleged defamatory remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Beant Singh killing: SC asks Centre to decide by March 18 Balwant Singh Rajoana's mercy plea
New Delhi, January 20: The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Central government to decide by the March 18 petition of death-row prisoner Balwant Singh Rajoana, seeking commutation of the death sentence awarded to him for the assassination of the then Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh in 1995.
SC stays trial court proceedings against Rahul Gandhi in defamation case
New Delhi, January 20: The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the proceedings before the trial court against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed against him by BJP worker Naveen Jha over alleged derogatory remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Trump promises to delay TikTok ban, proposes US ownership stake
Washington, DC, January 19: US President-elect Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he plans to issue an executive order on Monday to delay the enforcement of the TikTok ban for 90 days.
TikTok stares at darkness as SC upholds ban in US
Washington DC, January 19: China-based mobile application, TikTok's fate in the US hangs in the balance after the Supreme Court upheld a law that could lead to a ban on the platform as soon as Sunday, CBS News reported.
Will be forced to go dark: TikTok issues statement ahead of possible shutdown in the US
Washington DC, January 18: TikTok issued a statement on Saturday ahead of the looming prospects of the ban on the app in the United States.
Responsibility for TikTok ban implementation falls on incoming administration: WH
Washington DC, January 18: Following the US Supreme Court's ruling regarding a proposed ban on TikTok due to security concerns, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre emphasised that the responsibility for "implementing the law now falls on the incoming administration."
GRAP stage-III curbs revoked amid improved air quality in Delhi
New Delhi, January 18: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to revoke curbs under Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) after a marked improvement in Delhi's air quality levels. The decision, announced on January 17, followed a review by the GRAP Sub-Committee, which observed a sustained 'improvement' in the Air Quality Index (AQI) from "Severe" to "Very Poor."
US Supreme Court clears way for TikTok ban, Trump says stay tuned
Washington, DC, January 17: The US Supreme Court ruled Friday that a proposed ban on TikTok, citing national security concerns due to its ties to China, may proceed this weekend.