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Supreme Court made clear to the Centre on Friday that it would not pass any order on the plea seeking closure of cases against two Italian marines. (PTI Photo)

Supreme Court allows Prashant Bhushan, others to withdraw petition on...

The petitioners had challenged the constitutional validity of a legal provision dealing with criminal contempt for...

13 Aug 2020 2:28 PM IST

The media cannot be liable for contempt of court at the investigation stage, because under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, such offence can happen only after the charge sheet is filed in the court. (Representational Image)

Media must self-regulate when covering criminal case: SC Judge

There is no law prohibiting the media from covering investigation of a crime, Justice Uday U Lalit said.

9 Sept 2018 9:26 AM IST

Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi (Photo: PTI)

Power to act against parties for baseless charges best way: EC

Nasim Zaidi said, the Commission will decide on AIADMK's symbol war after going through the documents filed by the rival...

29 Jun 2017 5:47 PM IST