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Supreme Court Issues Notice To Centre On Plea Challenging Blocking Of YouTube Channel '4PM News'
The Supreme Court on Monday (May 5) issued notice to the Union Government on a plea filed by journalist Sanjay Sharma against the blocking of his YouTube channel '4PM News' on purported grounds of 'national security' and 'public order'.A bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan posted the matter next week.Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, for the petitioner, said that no notice was issued to...
Supreme Court Rejects Plea Of Woman Seeking Red Fort's Possession Claiming To Be Heir Of Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar
The Supreme Court on Monday (May 5) rejected a petition filed by a woman, seeking possession of the Red Fort, claiming herself to be the widow of the great-grandson of the last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar II.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar dismissed the petition filed by one Sultana Begum challenging the Delhi High Court's judgment...
Challenge To Waqf Amendment Act 2025 : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing
The Supreme Court will hear today a batch of petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice KV Viswanathan will hear the matter at 2 PM.The bench had clarified in its previous hearing (April 17) that today's posting is for a preliminary hearing and if necessary, interim...
Delhi Riots: Court Acquits 12 Men In Hashim Ali Murder Case
A Delhi Court has acquitted 12 men of all the charges relating to the killing of one Hashim Ali during the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. Additional Sessions Judge Pulastya Pramachala acquitted Lokesh Kumar Solanki, Pankaj Sharma, Ankit Chaudhary, Prince, Jatin Sharma, Himanshu Thakur, Vivek Panchal, Rishabh Chaudhary, Sumit Chaudhary, Tinku Arora, Sandeep and Sahil. “I find that in the name...
Trust Following Sree Narayana Guru's Teachings Opposes Waqf Amendment Act 2025 In Supreme Court
Sree Narayana Manava Dharmam Trust, an organisation established to study and disseminate the values and teachings of Sree Narayana Guru, has sought intervention in a batch of petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Waqf (Amendment) 2025. The intervention application, filed in the Supreme Court on April 3, 2025, supports the challenge against the constitutionality of the...
PMLA Review: Supreme Court Reconstitutes Bench To Hear Pleas Against Vijay Madanlal Choudhary Judgment; Listed On May 7
The Supreme Court will hear on May 7 the review petitions filed against the Vijay Madanlal Choudhary judgement, which upheld various provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).It may be recalled that a bench of Justices Surya Kant, CT Ravikumar (now retired) and Ujjal Bhuyan was dealing with the matter. However, after the retirement of Justice Ravikumar, a need arose...
Initiating Second Foreigners Tribunal Case Against Person Already Declared Indian Is Abuse Of Process: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court set aside a Gauhati High Court order which had refused to quash a case before the Foreigners Tribunal, holding that the subsequent proceeding against the appellant was barred by the principle of res judicata, as she had already been declared not to be a foreigner in an earlier case.A bench of Justice Manoj Misra and Justice K.V. Viswanathan held –“Once it is not in...
If Courts Can Only Set Aside Awards & Can't Modify Them, Parties Will Be Forced To Undergo Fresh Round Of Arbitration : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently held that in order to ensure efficient dispute resolution and uphold the objectives of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, the Court should be allowed to modify awards when parties challenge the tribunal's decision. The decision was rendered by a Constitutional Bench led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna comprising Justices BR Gavai,Sanjay Kumar, AG Masih and KV...
Waqf Registration Requirement Not Harmless As Claimed By Centre; Effectively Derecognises Waqfs-by-User, AIMPLB Tells Supreme Court
All India Muslim Personal Board (AIMPLB) via the General Secretary, Mohammed Fazlurrahim, has filed a rejoinder countering the claims made by the Union Government in its counteraffidavit in the In Re: The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The affidavit has been filed in the petition challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, which is listed on May 5 before a bench comprising CJI Sanjiv Khanna, Justice...
Mediation A Key Instrument To Realise The Vision Of Viksit Bharat By 2047 : President Droupadi Murmu
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, yesterday said that mediation not only speeds up the delivery of justice but also reduces the burden on courts. She also said that it fosters values essential to live harmoniously."Mediation fosters dialogue, understanding and collaboration. These values are essential for building a harmonious and progressive and it will lead to the emergence of...
Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam : After Sharp Exchange, Justice Oka's Bench Allows State To Seek Transfer Of Case To Another Bench
The Supreme Court bench of Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan on Friday recused itself from hearing pleas by former IAS officer Anil Tuteja's and two others seeking quashing of corruption case against him related to the Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam.The bench took this decision, after a sharp exchange of words with Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, for the State of Chhattisgarh, who...