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PM's major subsidy reforms in peril as SC refuses to modify order limiting Aadhaar use to LPG, kerosene & PDS

In a setback to the central government, the Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to modify its 11 August order restricting the use of Aadhaar card for distribution of foodgrain under PDS, supply of kerosene oil and LPG.

We can't monitor Parliament, should never cross 'lakshman rekha', says SC

Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea seeking guidelines to ensure uninterrupted functioning of Parliament, saying the judiciary cannot monitor the business of the legislature which lay in the hands of Speaker, and any attempt to do so would lead to crossing the 'lakshman rekha'.

As 8 judges retire in a month, High Courts face shortfall of 392 judges

At a time when there is no mechanism in place to appoint or elevate judges to the higher judiciary, 8 High Court judges have retired in a month, raising the vacancies from 384 in August to 392 this month.

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: SC reserves verdict on states' power to remit jail terms

The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict on constitutional issues arising out of Tamil Nadu government's decision to set free the convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, including the power of states to remit sentences.

SC makes Aadhaar card optional for welfare schemes, tells govt to keep personal info safe

Earlier in the day, the apex court had referred to a Constitution Bench the batch of petitions challenging the Centre's Aadhaar card scheme and decide whether right to privacy is a fundamental right.

An adult can watch porn within the four walls of his room, says CJI HL Dattu

Watching porn is not a crime, Supreme Court of India said on Thursday and declined a plea to pass an interim order to block porn websites in India.

SC seeks Kerala govt's response on plea for CISF deployment at Mullaperiyar dam

The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from the Kerala government on Tamil Nadu's plea that security of Mullaperiyar dam be handed over to CISF.

Judges' Medical bill not entitled to be disclosed under RTI: SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday held that the medical expenses incurred on judges and their family members cannot be disclosed or made public under the Right to Information Act.

Black money: SC to hear Subramanian Swamy's plea on Tuesday

The Supreme Court on Monday told BJP leader Subramanian Swamy that it will hear him on Tuesday on the issue of black money when the Special Investigation Team (SIT) is also likely to file a fresh status report.

NJAC Act violates 'basic structure' of Constitution, Bar bodies tell SC

A day after Chief Justice of India HL Dattu refused to attend a meeting to select two members to the NJAC panel, various Bar bodies on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that the validity of new law on appointment of judges cannot be sustained as it violates "basic structure" of the Constitution.