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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)

After SC order, time to halt all child marriages

The ridiculously young age at which brides were given away earlier shows how our society was steeped in such...

13 Oct 2017 12:58 AM 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 issues strict guidelines to assign senior designation to lawyers

A lawyer will have to undergo the test of personality in which he will be interviewed for being designated as a senior...

12 Oct 2017 12:43 PM IST

Firecrackers will not be sold in Delhi-NCR during Diwali this year with the Supreme Court banning their sale till November 1, dealing a body blow to traders.

Mumbai: Shiv Sena slams SC ruling on sale of firecrackers

The Shiv Sena asserted that until courts, Centre provide people with basic necessities, banning events and practices is...

12 Oct 2017 11:53 AM IST

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Supreme Court to hear traders' plea on October 13

The traders told the court that they have invested a huge amount of money after their licences were revived and the ban...

12 Oct 2017 2:00 AM 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)

Supreme Court's landmark ruling: Sex with wife under 18 is rape

The court said that immunity couldn't be granted to a husband having sexual intercourse with his wife between the ages...

12 Oct 2017 1:54 AM IST

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Not going abroad, Karti Chidambaram tells top court

The ASG wanted the court to allow the CBI to place additional documents pertaining to the probe conducted so far.

12 Oct 2017 2:36 AM IST

Supreme Court of India. (Photo: PTI)

Supreme Court reserves verdict on living will' issue

The Bench said it would lay down guidelines for drafting living wills and how it can be authenticated.

12 Oct 2017 2:36 AM IST

What's wrong with a cracker-free Diwali?

Chetan Bhagat took to Twitter to voice his disapproval for the cracker ban. But why does everything boil down to...

12 Oct 2017 12:10 AM IST

The Supreme Courts order banning firecrackers has received mixed reactions from various quarters.

Costly flip-flops over ban on firecrackers

The CPCB has yet to submit the report due on January 11, 2017, on the air pollution impact.

12 Oct 2017 12:12 AM IST

Euthanasia law needs foolproof safeguards

The government may be right in its judgment in trusting the legislature to come up with a comprehensive, compassionate...

12 Oct 2017 12:09 AM IST

The HC had passed an interim order on August 16 this year restraining the Maharashtra govt from giving permission for bullock cart races anywhere in the state. (Representational Image)

Bullock races: Bombay HC refuses to vacate stay, asks can law change...

The court was hearing a petition filed by Pune-based activist Ajay Marathe, challenging the Prevention of Cruelty to...

11 Oct 2017 3:59 PM IST

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (Photo: PTI)

SC's judgement on privacy protects Aadhar: Jaitley

Finance Minister is in US to attend annual meetings of IMF and World Bank.

11 Oct 2017 12:49 PM IST