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The Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala

Supreme Court allows entry of all women at Sabarimala temple

Sabarimala temple custom barring women of 10-50 age is not backed by the right to practise religion.

29 Sept 2018 1:59 AM IST

Supreme Court Justice D Y Chandrachud held that denial of social welfare measures was violation of fundamental rights of citizens.

Justice Chandrachud dissents, orders probe by SIT

Dissent is a symbol of a vibrant democracy. Voices in opposition cannot be muzzled by persecuting those who take up...

29 Sept 2018 12:51 AM IST

Late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. (PTI)

SC rejects K'taka plea to reconsider verdict against Jayalalithaa in...

SC dismissed as 'no merits' the curative petition which sought direction to recover Rs 100 Cr fine imposed on...

28 Sept 2018 5:27 PM IST

Supreme Court grants relief to Salman Khan for his film Loveyatri

The film, which is slated to release on October 5, has been cleared by the Censor Board of Film Certification.

28 Sept 2018 6:04 AM IST

The temple, situated in Pathanamthitta district, restricts women aged between 10 and 50 from taking the pilgrimage to Sabarimala temple.

Verdict on women entry to Sabarimala temple today

It said all persons are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the Constitution gives right to worship to...

28 Sept 2018 5:25 AM IST

Supreme Court Justice D Y Chandrachud held that denial of social welfare measures was violation of fundamental rights of citizens.

Again, judge overrules his father's judgment

Justice Chandrachud affirmed individual dignity and sexual autonomy, in stark contrast with the moral conservatism...

28 Sept 2018 5:16 AM IST

CJI Dipak Misra

Adultery no more a criminal offence

Supreme Court strikes down Sec. 497 IPC as unconstitutional.

28 Sept 2018 12:58 AM IST

Today, the use of Aadhaar has been extended beyond the PDS and the delivery of subsidised benefits.

Aadhaar valid; but no phone, bank link

In 4:1 ruling, SC says Aadhaar a must for I-T filing, benefits; 1 judge calls law unconstitutional .

27 Sept 2018 6:42 AM IST

Further, the Aadhaar law introduced in Parliament as a money bill is a fraud on the Constitution.

Passing Aadhaar Law as money bill a fraud: SC judge

The Aadhaar project has failed to account for and remedy the flaws in its framework and design, which lead to serious...

27 Sept 2018 5:05 AM IST

The Supreme Court also referred to the National Crime Records Bureau Data stating every six hour a woman is raped in the country. (Photo: File | ANI)

Supreme Court verdict on promotion in jobs for SC/ST tomorrow

The Centre had earlier maintained that there was no need for testing the backwardness of SC/ST employees while granting...

25 Sept 2018 7:35 PM IST

The Delhi Court on Wednesday sought the Centres and tax authority CBDTs response on a plea opposing the requirement of quoting Aadhaar number or linking it with PAN in e-filing tax returns.

Can Aadhaar be made mandatory? SC verdict today

The top court had reserved its verdict on petitions challenging constitutional validity of Aadhaar on May 10.

25 Sept 2018 7:00 PM IST

The Supreme Court had on Tuesday set up a nine-judge bench to decide if the contentious issue of right to privacy is a fundamental right under the Constitution. (Photo: PTI/File)

SC verdict on undertrials contesting elections today

The petitioners had argued that there must be a stage prior to the conviction when a candidate should face...

25 Sept 2018 6:00 AM IST