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Sigh of relief for judiciary

Dipak Misra rode the storm, not giving quarter to his detractor colleagues.

06 Sep 2018 7:49 AM

The bench also said that the writer should be allowed to play with words like a painter who plays with colour. (Representational image)

Craftsmanship of writer to be respected: SC dismisses plea to ban 'Meesha'

A bench headed by Chief justice Dipak Misra said a book must not be read in a 'fragmented manner' but as a whole.

05 Sep 2018 11:39 AM

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear next week a PIL seeking stay on the Rafale fighter jet deal between India and France. (Photo: File)

SC to hear request to put on hold Rafale fighter jet deal next week

In a PIL filed in SC by advocate M L Sharma, he alleged discrepancies in Rafale fighter jet deal with France and sought stay on it.

05 Sep 2018 11:29 AM

According to reports, Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra has recommended Justice Gogoi's name to the government as his successor. (Photo: File | PTI)

Ranjan Gogoi to take charge as new Chief Justice on Oct 3: sources

Justice Ranjan Gogoi is expected to take oath on October 3 and will be the Chief Justice till November 17, 2019.

01 Sep 2018 6:31 PM

Priya Prakash Varrier, who soon became popular for the wink, had been named in the case by complainants, who alleged that the 'Manikya Malaraya Poovi' song featuring her had a reference to the wife of Prophet Mohammad. (Photo: File)

'You have no other job?' SC quashes case against Priya Varrier

SC quashed FIR against Varrier as well as the director and producer of 'Oru Adaar Love' for allegedly hurting religious sentiments.

31 Aug 2018 1:57 PM

Supreme Court reserves verdict on quota in govt jobs

Attorney-general K.K. Venugopal told the court that the community (SC/ST) as a whole has been facing discrimination.

31 Aug 2018 12:46 AM

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra reserved the judgement after the parties including the Election Commission and the Central government concluded their arguments on the clutch of petitions. (Photo: File)

SC reserves order on disqualification of lawmakers with criminal background

The bench said that it did not intend to enter into legislative domain but there was a right of electors to know antecedent of a candidate.

28 Aug 2018 2:09 PM

A bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra refused to entertain a PIL filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay that sought to make electoral offences cognisable. (Photo: File ANI)

Supreme Court dismisses plea to make electoral offences cognisable

'Heard and dismissed,' said the bench also comprising justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud.

27 Aug 2018 1:46 PM

The bench, also comprising Justices AM Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud, directed the committee to disburse Rs 25 crore to home buyers on pro rata basis and allowed lawyer Pawanshree Agarwal, who is assisting the court as an amicus curiae, to appoint two more persons to help him in the process. (Photo: File)

SC orders sale of assets of Unitech directors to repay home buyers

A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra asked the panel to proceed with the sale of the firm's properties in Kolkata.

22 Aug 2018 8:59 AM

Rescue teams evacuate people from flood affected areas, to relief camps at Kottayam district in Kerala on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

We’re also contributing: SC judges extend help to rebuild flood-hit Kerala

The judges of the Supreme Court will contribute to the Kerala flood relief fund, Chief Justice Dipak Misra said.

20 Aug 2018 3:38 PM

Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra (Photo: PTI)

CJI: It is easy to criticise, attack, destroy a system

He said there may be some elements that may endeavour to weaken the institution but everyone together have refused to succumb to them.

16 Aug 2018 6:47 AM

Justice KM Joseph delivered a short speech during a felicitation ceremony organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association. (Photo: File)

Feel like baby again at 60: Justice KM Joseph on being junior-most SC judge

Recalling his short stint at SC as a lawyer, Justice Joseph said that he has very thin memories and expressed gratitude to bar members.

15 Aug 2018 11:40 AM

The former chief minister said while her government had fought the case legally in the Supreme Court, she 'stood alone' in the political battle emphasising that any dilution of Article 35-A would set the state on fire. (Photo: File)

Defending Article 35-A not confined to one region, religion anymore: Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti was referring to reports of BJP MLAs coming out in support of Article 35-A, which is facing a legal challenge in SC.

11 Aug 2018 6:07 PM

A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, also referred to the doctrine of separation of power and said the courts should not cross 'lakshman rekha' and venture into the law making power of Parliament. (Photo: File)

Criminalisation should not enter politics: SC on disqualification of lawmakers

'It is the lakshman rekha to the extent that we declare the law. We don’t make the law, which is in the domain of Parliament,' bench said.

09 Aug 2018 3:33 PM

Referring to the inconsistencies in the penal provision, the bench said that the burden of maintaining the sanctity of marriage rests only with the woman and not the husband. (Photo: Pixabay)

Adultery law serves what public good, asks Supreme Court

'What is the sanctity of marriage here. If consent of husband is taken then there is no adultery,' the bench said.

08 Aug 2018 4:04 PM

Supreme Court gets 3 new judges

Justice Joseph takes oath as SC judge; last one to do so.

08 Aug 2018 2:06 AM

The sources said that the CJI assured the judges that he would consult Justice Gogoi and take up the issue with the Centre. (Photo: PTI | File)

SC judges meet CJI Dipak Misra over Justice KM Joseph's seniority issue

Justice Ranjan Gogoi, who is the senior-most judge after the CJI, was not present as he was on leave on today.

06 Aug 2018 4:18 PM

A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and justices AM Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud was told by Additional Solicitor General Maninder Singh, appearing for the Centre, that the government has taken a 'policy decision having financial impact' and this be not reviewed on judicial side. (Photo: File)

Won't revise One Rank-One Pension formula: Centre to SC

'We will not revise the OROP formula. Government has already gone out of its way,' law officer said and sought dismissal of petitions.

28 Jul 2018 11:00 AM

Swamy, at whose instance the sensitive land dispute case in Ayodhya was fast-tracked, had filed a separate petition stating that he had a fundamental right to offer hassle-free prayer at the birthplace of Lord Ram. (Photo: PTI)

SC asks Swamy to mention his Ayodhya plea after verdict on whether mosques integral to Islam

Swamy had moved the apex court seeking enforcement of his right earlier as well.

25 Jul 2018 1:47 PM

Delhi high court new building to open today

The building was ready for occupation in January after an amount of around Rs 145 crore was spent on the project.

25 Jul 2018 5:00 AM

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