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Supreme Court asks states to fill info commission vacancies

It was submitted that the Centre had invited applications to fill vacancies in the Central Information Commission by...

29 July 2018 5:35 AM IST

B H Loya was hearing the Sohrabuddin Sheikh encounter case, and the SC sought response from Maharashtra government on pleas seeking an independent probe into it. (Photo:

Loya death: Supreme Court to hear plea for CBI inquiry on July 31

A three judge bench headed by the Chief Justice Dipak Misra had rejected the CBI probe on April 19 and the present...

29 July 2018 5:27 AM IST

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SC slams social media sites for promoting content leading to lynching,...

SC warns search engines of imposing Rs 5 lakh fine each per day till they develop mechanism to prevent uploading...

27 July 2018 9:08 PM IST

There was no restriction for devotees in the name of religion for entry in several temples temples, including famed Lord Ayyappa shrine in Sabarimala now. (Photo: File)

Letting women in Sabarimala may lead to 'another Ayodhya': Petitioner...

Senior counsel Kailasanatha Pillay said though Samiti members are peace loving, yet 'I don't want another Ayodhya in...

26 July 2018 7:46 PM IST

Advocate Parasaran, appearing for Nair Society, one of the intervenors, said Sabarimala was a unique temple where other than Hindus, Christians, Muslims and even foreigners are allowed entry. (Photo: sabarimala.kerala.gov.in)

Lord Ayyappa doesn't want women in Sabarimala temple, says lawyer in...

Lord Ayyappa deity in Sabarimala is celibate and does not want presence of women between 10-50 years, lawyer said.

25 July 2018 6:04 PM IST

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SC raps Centre for not appointing ad-hoc HC judges

The bench gave this direction while granting bail to one Ratan Singh in a criminal case.

19 July 2018 5:13 AM IST

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Supreme Court reserves verdict on pleas against Section 377

Justice Nariman said if prostitution is licensed then all health parameters and concerns would be met.

18 July 2018 2:06 AM IST

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Mobocracy can't be allowed, act to curb cow violence: SC to Centre,...

The court said instances of lynching and mob violence are creeping threats which may gradually take the shape of a ...

18 July 2018 1:01 AM IST

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J&K disputes Centre's claim on FIR against Armyman

The court also restrained the State from taking coercive steps against the officer.

17 July 2018 5:42 AM IST

In this file photo, kar sevaks celebrate after demolishing the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya on December 6, 1992. (Photo: File)

Shia board offers 1/3rd of Ayodhya land for temple

The Shia Board said that to ensure peace, the masjid could be located in a Muslim-dominated area.

14 July 2018 1:38 AM IST

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Supreme Court : Social media hub like state surveillance

The ministry has proposed a mechanism at the district-level for collecting and analysing digital and social media...

14 July 2018 1:34 AM IST

Sunanda Pushkar

SC disposes of Subramanian Swamy's Sunanda Pushkar probe plea

Swami moved the apex court after the Delhi HC had in October last year rejected the plea for a probe by a...

14 July 2018 12:46 AM IST