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SC finds Aadhaar constitutional in 4-1 ruling; dissenting judge says passing law as money bill akin to fraud

The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the constitutional validity of the Aadhaar scheme and the Act but with conditions. However, the dissenting view of Justice DY Chandrachud stole the show with his emphatic view which said that Aadhaar is unconstitutional.

Supreme Court declares Aadhaar constitutionally valid, with some riders: Full text of the judgment

Observing that Aadhaar was meant to help the benefits reach the marginalised sections of society, it said the scheme takes into account the dignity of people not only from personal but from the community point of view as well and served the much bigger public interest.

SC verdict on Aadhaar validity: Bench declares scheme as 'constitutionally valid'; linkage mandatory for PAN card, I-T returns

The bench upheld the passing of the Aadhaar Bill as a Money Bill by the Lok Sabha and said that an Aadhaar card continues to be mandatory for PAN card linking.

Supreme Court reserves verdict on pleas seeking disqualification of lawmakers with criminal background

Supreme Court reserved the judgement after the parties including the Election Commission and the Central government concluded their arguments.

Kerala sex scandal: Supreme Court to hear anticipatory bail plea of priest accused of sexual assault tomorrow

The Supreme Court agreed to hear the plea of the priest after he sought urgent hearing as he fears arrest in the case.

BCCI vs COA: 'One state one vote' and 'cooling-off period' clauses can be reconsidered, says Supreme Court bench

In what could be positive news for BCCI, the 'One-State-One-Vote' and 'Cooling-off period' clauses from Lodha reforms can be reconsidered, observed a Supreme Court bench.

Supreme Court stays death sentence of convict in 11-year-old's rape and murder case in Madhya Pradesh

According to the police, both of them had raped the minor girl, who was residing in their village along with her family, during the intervening night of 14-15 April last year and then killed her.

SC constitution bench says validity of parliamentary committee reports cannot be challenged in courts

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that the validity of parliamentary committee reports cannot be challenged or questioned in courts

Supreme Court asks Jay Shah to consider out of court settlement with The Wire even as media house refuses to apologise

The Foundation for Independent Journalism, which owns the news portal, has moved the top court against Jay Shah who has filed a civil suit to seek damages of Rs 100 crore.

Unruffled by impeachment politics, Chief Justice Dipak Misra presides over Court no 1

Unruffled by the move seeking his impeachment by 64 MPs, Chief Justice Dipak Misra on Monday presided over Supreme Court number 1 - although there were some anxious moments initially.