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Explained: Why ex-Delhi minister Satyendar Jain has been granted six weeks interim bail
The Supreme Court announced a six-week interim bail to former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain on medical grounds. The AAP leader, who has been in prison since last May, was admitted to the ICU of LNJP Hospital after he collapsed inside Tihar jail
SC declines PIL seeking new Parliament building inauguration by President Droupadi Murmu
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, said if the petition is allowed to be withdrawn, then it will be filed in the high court. The bench then dismissed the petition as withdrawn.
Supreme Court notice to Centre, Assam on plea to declare eco-sensitive zone around Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary
Notices have been issued to the Ministry of Environment and Forests and the state government with regard to the wildlife sanctuary in Assam by a three-judge bench of Justices B R Gavai, Vikram Nath and Sanjay Karol
Centre files review plea in SC as battle to control Delhi services intensifies, Kejriwal vows to challenge ordinance
On Friday, the Centre passed an ordinance creating a National Capital Civil Service Authority to deal with service conditions, transfer and posting of officials, seen as a move to wrest back control after the May 11 apex court ruling that gave Delhi government powers over services
New Delhi: Central govt moves SC seeking review of order authorising executive powers to AAP
The move comes just a day after BJP brought about an ordinance to create a new authority tasked with the transfers and postings of top bureaucrats in the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi
Supreme Court defers scientific survey of 'Shivling' found at Gyanvapi complex
On May 12, the Allahabad High Court had ordered the authorities to determine the age of the structure claimed to be a Shivling in the Gyanvapi complex in Varanasi using modern technology
Tata BEST-ed: SC upholds BEST’s decision to disqualify Tata Motors’ from tender for 1400 electric buses
The heavy vehicles giant had earlier challenged the decision of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) to award the contract to Hyderabad-based Evey Trans
Explained: Why is Jallikattu so controversial? Which other countries have faced flak for bull festivals?
A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the Tamil Nadu law allowing the practice of Jallikattu. Critics have long argued that the sport mistreats bulls and is a danger to the lives of participants and bystanders alike
Supreme Court stays West Bengal govt's ban on 'The Kerala Story'
'The Kerala Story', starring Adah Sharma, was released in cinemas on May 5. Directed by Sudipto Sen, the film claims women from Kerala were forced to convert to Islam and recruited by the terror group Islamic State (IS)
Supreme Court upholds validity of Tamil Nadu law allowing bull-taming sport 'Jallikattu'
"Jallikattu", also known "eruthazhuvuthal", is a bull-taming sport played in Tamil Nadu as part of the Pongal harvest festival
Supreme Court seeks fresh status report on security measures, relief of people affected by violence in Manipur
Centre and the State government told the top court that a status report has been filed and the situation had improved in the State
Supreme Court to hear PILs seeking probe into Adani Group-Hindenberg report controversy today
The Adani Group has attacked Hindenburg as 'an unethical short seller', stating that the report by the New York-based entity was 'nothing but a lie'
Abortion pill case moves to appeals court, on track for Supreme Court
The highly watched case is likely to end up before the Supreme Court, which has previously intervened to keep the medicine, mifepristone, available while the legal battle plays out
Petition in Varanasi court seeks ASI survey of entire Gyanvapi complex
The court has also given time till May 19 to the Anjuman Intezamia Masajid Committee to file objections to the fresh petition filed by the Hindu side. A copy of the application was also given to the Masjid Committee
Supreme Court adjourns hearing till August 14 on Brinda Karat's plea seeking FIR against Anurag Thakur, Pravesh Verma
The top court was hearing a plea filed by Communist Party of India (Marxist) leaders Karat and KM Tiwari challenging the June 13, 2022 order of the Delhi High Court wherein it had dismissed the plea challenging the trial court's refusal to direct the registration of an FIR against Thakur and Verma
Jail or Bail? Why Imran Khan’s political future remains bleak
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan received a reprieve on Thursday when the Supreme Court termed his arrest in the Al-Qadir Trust land deal case as ‘illegal’. Political pundits note that this reprieve is temporary. Here’s why
'Double standards of justice': Leaders of PML-N leaders fume over former Prime Minister Imran Khan's release
Supreme Court ruled that Imran's arrest was 'unlawful' and directed authorities to retain him at the Police Lines Guest House in Islamabad but under the court's supervision as a 'guest' until his appearance before the IHC tomorrow
Supreme Court reserves judgment on pleas seeking to legalise same-sex marriage
Centre told the top court that it has received responses from seven states on the same-sex marriage issue. Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and Assam opposed the petitions while Sikkim, Maharashtra, UP and Manipur have sought more time to respond
Eknath Shinde to remain Maharashtra CM: The Supreme Court verdict on Sena vs Sena tussle explained
Eknath Shinde’s CM post seems safe as the Supreme Court refused to interfere with the formation of his government with the support of the BJP. The top court also noted that the Maharashtra governor’s decision to call Uddhav Thackeray for a floor test last year was ‘wrong’
Maharashtra political crisis: Uddhav Thackeray can't be restored as CM, says SC
Uddhav Thackeray resigned without facing the floor test, the top court stated, adding that the Governor was justified in inviting Eknath Shinde to form government at the behest of the BJP which was the largest political party in the house