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Centre seeks extension for panel investigating NEET-UG 2024 mishandling

The Union government on Tuesday approached the Supreme Court with a request for additional time for the high-powered committee tasked with probing the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024.

The plea concludes by requesting the Supreme Court to modify the August 2 judgment, extending the deadline for the committee’s report submission from September 30 to October 21. (HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 07:34 AM IST
By, New Delhi

SC warns against routine CBI probes

CBI investigations should only be ordered in exceptional circumstances and there must be reasons why the state police cannot carry out the investigation: SC.

The apex court reiterated that CBI investigations should only be ordered in exceptional circumstances and that there must be reasons why the state police cannot carry out the investigation. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 01:39 AM IST

NRI quota expansion Is a fraud on education system: SC

The Supreme Court condemned the expansion of the NRI quota in Punjab’s medical colleges, calling it a “fraud” that forces more meritorious students out of the admission process.

A bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud dismissed a set of petitions challenging a Punjab and Haryana high court order (ANI)
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 06:00 AM IST
By, New Delhi

NRI quota expansion in Punjab is fraud on education system: Supreme Court

The top court’s was hearing an appeal against Punjab and Haryana high court order that scrapped a Punjab government order that redefined “NRI candidates.”

New Delhi, Jan 10 (ANI): A view of the Supreme Court building, the apex judicial body of India, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (ANI Photo) (Sanjay Sharma)
Published on Sep 24, 2024 07:12 PM IST

Watching, possessing child porn a crime: SC

The SC ruled that viewing or possessing child sexual exploitative material is illegal, urging the government to promote sex education and redefine related laws.

The Supreme Court emphasised that the consumption of sexually explicit content involving minors is not just an act of personal vice but a severe criminal offence that perpetuates the cycle of child abuse. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 05:50 AM IST

14-day deadline must for UAPA sanctions: SC warns over delays

SC made it obligatory for governments to adhere to timeline or face severe legal repercussions, including quashing of criminal proceedings on account of delay

The ruling stressed that any delay in the sanction process could undermine the very purpose of the anti-terrorism law, which is designed to combat terrorism and unlawful activities with efficiency and accountability. (ANI)
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 01:06 AM IST

14-day timeline to give sanction under UAPA is mandatory, not discretionary: SC

The Supreme Court said non-compliance with statutory timelines breaches procedural requirements and violates the rights of the accused

The Supreme Court said its ruling in respect of the strict adherence to the timeline shall not affect any previous decision and shall apply prospectively (HT File Photo/Vipin Kumar)
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 08:19 PM IST

Replace ‘child pornography’ with ‘child sexual exploitative & abuse material’: SC

The court set aside a contentious Madras high court ruling that downloading and possessing sexually explicit material involving a minor is not a criminal offence

The court rendered extensive interpretation of the relevant provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences. (ANI)
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 11:17 AM IST

Centre clears eight High Court chief justices’ after SC intervention

The Union government‘s move follows the Supreme Court’s firm stance on the constitutional weight of the collegium’s recommendations.

The earlier recommendations had been pending with the central government for over two months, prompting the collegium, led by Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, to revisit its choices and make new suggestions for several appointments. (HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 05:08 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Unravelling strands of simultaneous polls debate

The cabinet's approval backed by PM Modi faces opposition over democratic concerns amid potential governance benefits

Given the debate that the Cabinet’s decision has stirred across political and legal circles, it is imperative to explore the historical context, key deliberations, proposed framework and the potential impact of implementing simultaneous elections in India. (HT File)
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 03:02 AM IST

SpiceJet faces setback as SC backs order to ground engines

The airline said while two engines were already grounded, arranging a stand to return the engines would take at least a month, even though they were required to be handed over within 15 days

SpiceJet informed the court that it was already in discussions to settle the payments and was prepared to make payments immediately. (AFP)
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 07:24 AM IST

SC raps HC judge for calling Bengaluru locality ‘Pakistan’

A few videos recently surfaced on social media, showing Karnataka high court judge, justice Vedavyasachar Srishananda, making objectionable remarks during hearings

Registering a suo motu case, a bench comprising the five seniormost judges of the Supreme Court convened in the morning on Friday to address the matter and ordered a report from the Karnataka high court registry. (ANI)
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 03:00 AM IST

SC warns against unsavoury comments by public figures

The caution by a bench of justices Bhushan R Gavai and KV Viswanathan came as it dropped proceedings against Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy over contentious remarks, attributed to him and the Telangana Congress, that cast aspersions on the judiciary.

The caution by a bench of justices Bhushan R Gavai and KV Viswanathan came as it dropped proceedings against Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy over contentious remarks. (PTI)
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 03:00 AM IST

Not a search panel’: SC wants govt clarity on collegium picks

The bench asserted that the collegium’s recommendations are not merely suggestions but carry constitutional weight

The latest move by the top court came during the hearing of a public interest litigation seeking directions to the Centre to clear collegium resolutions in a timebound manner. (HT File)
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 08:06 AM IST

SC takes suo motu cognisance of Karnataka HC judge’s controversial comments

In one clip, the judge refers to a particular area in Bengaluru as “Pakistan,” while in another, he makes inappropriate comments directed at a woman advocate

A five-judge bench has sought a report from the Karnataka high court’s registrar general on the “gratuitous comments” made by a high court judge (HT File Photo/Vipin Kumar)
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 06:29 PM IST

SC affirms high court order to SpiceJet to return 3 leased aircraft engines

In a statement after the Supreme Court ruling, SpiceJet said it was in discussions with the aircraft lessor to reach an amicable settlement

The domestic market share of SpiceJet, which continues to grapple with multiple headwinds, dropped to 2.3% in August from 3.1% in July (Sonu Mehta/HT FILE PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 02:35 PM IST

SC pulls up CBI for allegations against WB judiciary in post-poll violence cases

CBI, which had taken over the investigation into post-poll violence cases on the orders of the Calcutta high court, moved the Supreme Court last year, seeking to shift the trials outside West Bengal

The bench rejected the CBI’s blanket allegations of bias and hostility. (HT file photo)
Published on Sep 20, 2024 11:44 AM IST

SC calls for sensitivity in admissions for disabled candidates in medical courses

A bench led by Justice Bhushan R Gavai expressed concern over the stringent and outdated categorisation of disabilities that currently governs medical admissions

The ruling aligns with the Supreme Court’s progressive stance on disability rights in recent years. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Sep 19, 2024 09:06 AM IST

Travesty of justice if lack of surety delays release after bail is granted: SC

A bench led by Justice Hrishikesh Roy addressed the long-standing issue of indigent convicts unable to secure bail due to their inability to furnish local surety

The court said the justice system is meant to safeguard liberty. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 08:47 AM IST

Travesty of justice if a jailed person is not freed due to local surety requirement: SC

The Supreme Court ruled it's unjust for indigent convicts to remain jailed due to inability to secure local surety, reinforcing their right to liberty.

Travesty of justice if a jailed person is not freed due to local surety requirement: SC
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 08:18 AM IST

SC to decide on marital rape law despite Centre’s silence

The Supreme Court will decide on the legality of marital rape immunity for husbands based on legal principles, despite the Union government's inaction.

The Supreme Court of India. (File Photo)
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 05:00 AM IST
By, New Delhi

SC fixes final hearing of PMLA review petitions in October

The bench assigned the dates for the final hearing in the case that was listed on Wednesday but could not be taken up due to the absence of one of the judges on the bench - justice CT Ravikumar

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram has filed the lead review petition in this matter. (Representative file photo)
Published on Sep 18, 2024 03:40 PM IST

SC to decide on marital rape law despite Centre’s silence

The case figured in the court’s list of business on Wednesday, but it could not be heard due to the day-long hearing in another matter relating to customs appeals

The Union government has yet to finalise its stance on the matter. (HT file photo)
Published on Sep 18, 2024 12:29 PM IST

SC raps Bengal govt on ‘disturbing’ CBI report

The Supreme Court criticized West Bengal's handling of a rape-murder case, raising concerns over evidence tampering and police complicity, while addressing doctors' safety.

Junior doctors continue their protest against the RG Kar Hospital rape and murder incident, near Swasthya bhawan in Kolkata. (PTI)
Updated on Sep 18, 2024 07:45 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Top court judge notes role of arbitration for resolution of disputes

The judge highlighted that India is positioning itself as a hub of international commercial arbitration.

Justice Surya Kant (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 04:50 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Justice Nagarathna calls for diversity in legal profession

Justice BV Nagarathna urged legal reforms at a Delhi university convocation, highlighting gender imbalance and misconduct in law, stressing responsibility and civic duties.

Supreme Court judge justice BV Nagarathna
Updated on Sep 15, 2024 05:32 AM IST

Delhi excise policy case: Arvind Kejriwal gets bail, walks free

The Supreme Court granted bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case, emphasizing personal liberty over prolonged detention.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal greet his supporters after his release from Tihar Jail following the Supreme Court granting him bail in New Delhi, on Friday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 01:16 AM IST
By, New Delhi

11 years later, SC revives‘caged parrot’ tag for CBI

The term, first coined by the court in the context of the coal block allocation scam in 2013, was used to describe CBI’s perceived lack of independence

The court said that the agency’s actions were not about the pursuit of justice but rather about circumventing the bail granted to Arvind Kejriwal in a connected case registered by the Enforcement Directorate. (PTI)
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 05:44 AM IST

Supreme Court grants Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal bail

During a previous hearing, a bench of justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan underscored that the judgment would contribute to the evolution of criminal law

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal. (PTI)
Published on Sep 13, 2024 10:53 AM IST

Supreme Court to deliver verdict on Arvind Kejriwal’s bail plea today

The Delhi high court had refused to entertain Kejriwal’s plea for bail because he did not go to the trial court first.

Kejriwal has challenged the August 5 decision of the Delhi high court , which upheld his arrest by CBI. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis///File Photo (REUTERS)
Updated on Sep 13, 2024 05:38 AM IST
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