New Delhi: Chaos broke out at Supreme Court, as security personnel got into a tizzy and rushed into action after a bomb scare triggered by an unclaimed bag, with a beeping power bank, near the conference room on the court premises. The unclaimed bag was close to the judges’ gallery near the conference room, which […]
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No relief for Omar Abdullah; SC seeks reply from J&K
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday sought reply from the Jammu and Kashmir government and other authorities on Sara Pilot’s petition challenging the detention of her brother and former J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra declined to entertain submission by senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing Sara, seeking immediate […]
SC declines plea seeking CBI probe into Gargi molestation episode
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to hear a plea seeking court-monitored CBI probe into the alleged molestation of women students during a cultural festival at the Gargi College here last week. A bench headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde and comprising Justices B.R. Gavai and Surya Kant told advocate M.L. Sharma to […]
Parties must publish candidates criminal cases on sites: SC
New Delhi: In a significant judgement, the Supreme Court on Thursday directed political parties to upload on their respective websites the details of all pending criminal cases against candidates contesting polls, citing the alarming increase in criminalisation of politics in past four general elections. A bench headed by Justice R.F. Nariman said the parties would […]
Nirbhaya: SC not entertaining Centre’s plea seeking stay on Delhi HC order
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain Centre’s plea seeking stay on a Delhi High Court order for simultaneous execution of all four convicts in the Nirbhaya gang rape and murder case. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta contended that the moment authorities move for death warrant, the one accused, who is yet to […]
Will take appropriate steps on SC ruling on quotas: Centre
New Delhi: The Centre on Monday told the Lok Sabha that it would take “appropriate steps” following the Supreme Court’s ruling on reservation in jobs and promotions for SCs/STs after considering the issue at the highest level. It also attacked the Congress-led then Uttarakhand government in 2012 for “snatching the rights of deprived sections” through […]
Chidambaram dares BJP to own up SC ruling on quota
New Delhi: Former Finance Minister and senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Monday dared the BJP to “own up” the Supreme Court judgement which said that quota in promotions for government jobs is not a fundamental right. Chidambaram said if the saffron party does not agree with it “let it say” and “spell out the […]
Big ruckus in Lok Sabha over SC’s quota ruling
New Delhi: The Supreme Court’s last week verdict on reservation in jobs and promotions for SCs and STs created pandemonium in the Lok Sabha on Monday with entire opposition blaming the Centre for “snatching” the rights of the backward community and the government hitting back by accusing opponents of spreading rumour. Leader of Congress in […]
How can 4-month-old go to protest at Shaheen Bagh: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday, taking suo motu cognizance on the death of a four-month-old, said how could an infant go to protest at Shaheen Bagh, and also how could mothers support this. A bench headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde issued notice on suo-motu plea to “stop involvement of children and infants […]
There cannot be indefinite protest: SC on Shaheen Bagh
New Delhi: Making a significant observation on Shaheen Bagh protests, the Supreme Court, on Monday, said “you can’t block public roads indefinitely”, and the “protests can’t continue like this on public places”. A bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and K.M. Joseph issued notices to Delhi Police and scheduled the next hearing on February 17. […]