J S Khehar

Triple talaq hearing: SC says it will determine whether the practice is fundamental to Islam

The Supreme Court on Thursday commenced its historic hearing on a clutch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the practice of triple talaq and nikah halala among Muslims.

CJI J S Khehar says digital filing of cases in SC would make system transparent

Digital filing of cases would make the judicial system "extremely transparent" and rule out any manipulation of records, Chief Justice of India (CJI) J S Khehar said on Wednesday.

SC refuses plea to make Hindi compulsory from class I - VIII

The Supreme Court today refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction to the Centre, the states and union territories to make Hindi compulsory for students of class I-VIII across the country to promote national unity.

Centre tells SC it has discussed minority issues with Jammu and Kashmir govt

Union ministries have held a meeting with Jammu and Kashmir government to find a solution to issues, including whether the 68 percent Muslims in the state can be regarded as minority and can avail benefits under that category, the Centre told the Supreme Court on Monday.

Supreme Court says paramilitary forces must check cattle smuggling to Bangladesh

Paramilitary forces and the local administration in the districts bordering Bangladesh should be involved in preventing cattle smuggling, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday.

Chief Justice of India asks finance ministry to give details on major tax cases

The Chief Justice also spoke about an alternative redressal mechanism to reduce pendency of cases in various courts and said "we can deal with a little bit of our arrears if there is a re-look at litigations pending with us at all levels of all courts."

CJI T S Thakur hopes to 'sort out' issues raised by Justice Chelameswar

Chief Justice of India T S Thakur on Saturday expressed hope that the controversy arising out of the refusal of Justice J Chelameswar to take part in Collegium meetings would be sorted out.