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SC to Hear Pleas Against VVPAT Cross-Checking on April 16

The VVPAT is an independent vote verification system that enables a voter to see whether his vote was cast correctly

10 Apr 2024 1:42 AM

SC grants relief to madrasas in UP on HC order

This decision offers relief to approximately 17 lakh madrasa students and 10,000 teachers affected by the High Court's ruling

06 Apr 2024 1:44 AM

The Supreme Court of India. (File Image: AP)

AA Edit | Courts can’t allow process of PMLA to be punishment

Supreme Court's decision highlights the need to reevaluate stringent bail conditions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act

04 Apr 2024 12:00 AM

The apex court also ordered status quo on the religious observances by both Hindus (worship in the southern cellar) and Muslims (namaz in the mosque) inside the Gyanvapi complex in Varanasi and posted the matter for consideration in July. (PTI)

SC refuses to stay Hindu prayers in Gyanvapi Masjid

The apex court also ordered status quo on the religious observances by both Hindus and Muslims inside the Gyanvapi complex

02 Apr 2024 1:43 AM

AA Edit | Why this sudden concern over protecting judiciary?

Lawyers gather to protect judiciary independence amidst accusations of pressure and attacks.

30 Mar 2024 12:03 AM

Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Gyanesh Kumar. (PTI)

SC questions hurry, but no stay on ECs

Justice Datta questioned Mehta about the reason behind advancing the process from March 15 to March 14

22 Mar 2024 1:32 AM

SC to Hear PIL on Freebies During Polls

Supreme Court has agreed to hear a PIL on Thursday, challenging the practice of political parties promising freebies during elections.

21 Mar 2024 1:14 AM

Sharad gets NCP-SP, symbol, tries to stop ‘clock’ for Ajit

The NCP, founded by Sharad Pawar, had the clock as its election symbol before its split

20 Mar 2024 2:28 AM

CAA: SC Seeks Centre’s Reply, Posts on April 9

During the hearing, the Centre told the bench that the CAA does not take away the citizenship of any person

20 Mar 2024 2:07 AM

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud speaks during a hearing on the electoral bonds case, in New Delhi, Monday, March 18, 2024. The apex court on Monday directed the SBI to make a complete disclosure of all details related to electoral bonds by March 21. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | SBI can no longer avoid full disclosure on bonds

Supreme Court admonishes SBI's reluctance, demands transparency in electoral bond disclosure

20 Mar 2024 12:05 AM

‘Reveal details by March 21’: SC hauls up SBI once again

The bench said there was “no manner of doubt that SBI is required to make complete disclosure of all details” which are in its possession

19 Mar 2024 1:23 AM

Pavan K. Varma | To keep democratic project safe, insulate the judiciary

Upholding judicial independence is crucial for safeguarding democracy and citizens' rights.

17 Mar 2024 3:15 AM

SC pulls up SBI for not sharing serial numbers

The unique alphanumeric numbers will help identify the buyers of the electoral bonds and the parties that encashed them

16 Mar 2024 1:36 AM

In its affidavit furnished to the apex court, the SBI said, as per the court's direction, it has made available the details of electoral bonds to the Election Commission (EC) before the close of business hours on March 12. (PTI)

SBI: 22,217 electoral bonds purchased

The apex court had also directed the EC to publish the details shared by the bank on its official website by 5 pm on March 15

14 Mar 2024 1:47 AM

The Centre on Monday notified the rules four years after the contentious law was passed by Parliament to fast-track citizenship of non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan who came to India due to persecution before December 31, 2014.

Indian Union Muslim League Moves SC Against CAA

According to the CAA, Muslims cannot apply for Indian citizenship under the law

13 Mar 2024 2:04 AM

The apex court directive on Monday came during the hearing by the bench on the SBI’s plea seeking an extension of time till June 30 to furnish the data.

SC firmly orders SBI to give EC bond info

The bench also directed the Election Commission to publish the details shared by the bank on its official website by 5 pm on March 15

12 Mar 2024 1:13 AM

Supreme Court of India. (File Image: ANI)

AA Edit | Verdict on MPS’ bribery puts free speech at risk

While welcomed for curbing corruption, concerns arise over potential impact on free and fearless discussions in legislatures

06 Mar 2024 12:00 AM

DMK youth wing secretary and Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin. (PTI)

SC raps Stalin Jr over Sanatan remark

Stalin’s controversial statement was made during a conference in September 2023

05 Mar 2024 1:55 AM

Vote-for-bribe: SC says no immunity from prosecution to MPs, MLAs

The apex court overruled a five-judge bench’s 1998 verdict in the JMM bribery case

05 Mar 2024 1:38 AM

the Supreme Court (SC) struck down the legality of electoral bonds. That was the right decision, considering that the bonds did nothing to eliminate the deliberate opacity in the role of anonymous money in politics, except to make the donations through a bank transfer. Everything else remained the same, or even worse: The donor was unknown, the party receiving the funds unknown, the cap on amount of funding removed, and donations from foreign sources — not allowed earlier — made unlimited. (Image:AP)

Pavan Varma | Bonds, not black money, gone: All eyes now on EC

Supreme Court's striking down of electoral bonds underscores the need for comprehensive reforms to combat corruption

03 Mar 2024 12:00 AM

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