Maratha Quota : Supreme Court Constitution Bench To Start Final Hearing From Jan 25; Stay Order Continues

A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Wednesday decided to hear from January 25 the challenge against the the constitutionality of the Maharashtra Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) Act, 2018, which provided for a quota to Marathas in jobs and education. The bench refused to pass any order to lift the stay put by a three-judge bench in September this year on...

'Extraordinary Haste Shown': Allahabad High Court Cautions State To Use National Security Act With Extreme Care

Allahabad High Court observed that "extraordinary haste was shown in taking action against the petitioner".

Franklin Templeton : Supreme Court Asks SEBI To Appoint Observer For E-Voting; Stay On Redemption Continues

The Supreme Court on Wednesday continued its interim order of December 3 staying the redemption requests from investors in the Franklin Templeton matter till the next date of hearing in the third week of January. A bench of Justices Abdul Nazeer and Sanjiv Khanna was hearing the plea by Franklin Templeton Trustee Services Pvt Ltd challenging a Karnataka HC order which restrained winding up of...

Fire At COVID-19 Hospitals : Supreme Court Calls For Fire Safety Audit Report From States

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the State of Gujarat to file the report of the inquiry into the fire incidents in COVID-19 hospitals by December 11.Today, the Solicitor General appeared for the Centre and informed a bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, R Subhash Reddy & MR Shah that the report with regard to the fire safety audit of states is under preparation. "Many states were...

Loan Moratorium And Interest Waiver - Live Updates from Supreme Court

In loan moratorium and interest waiver case Senior Advocate V Giri resumed his arguments before a Supreme Court bench headed by Justice Ashok...

Suit Filed In Delhi Court Seeking Restoration Of Alleged Temple Complex Situated Within Qutub Minar Complex

A civil suit has been filed before the Saket Court in Delhi, alleging that the 'Quwwat-Ul-Islam Masjid', situated within the Qutub Minar Complex in Mehrauli was built in place of a temple complex. The plea, filed on behalf of Jain deity Tirthankar Lord Rishabh Dev and Hindu deity Lord Vishnu (through their next of friends), seeks restoration of the alleged temple complex, comprising of...

Tata Sons v Cyrus Mistry : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing -Day 2

Senior Advocate Harish Salve is continuing his submissions for Tata Sons Private Ltd on the day 2 of the hearing of the appeal against the NCLAT direction to reinstate Cyrus Mistry as the Executive Chairman of the company.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India SA Bobde, Justice V Ramasubramanian and AS Bopanna is hearing the case.Live Updates from the hearing available here(For updates...

Ensure Strict Obedience To Laws Relating To Prevention Of Cruelty To Captured Animals Including Birds: Calcutta High Court Directs State

The Calcutta High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of illegal smuggling and trading of endangered species of birds.

Kerala High Court Directs CRPF To Take Over Kothamangalam Church If State Fails To Do It By January 8

"Practical difficulties have to give way for the Implementation of the orders for upholding the majesty of the law."

Allahabad High Court Seeks UP Govt's Reply On Plea For Establishment Of Special Human Trafficking Courts

"Human trafficking in State of UP is on rise but due to lack of courts, no adequate steps are taken to combat such trafficking": Plea in Allahabad High Court

Delhi Riots: Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Devangana Kalita's Plea Seeking Copies Of Video Footage From Jafrabad Violence

The Delhi High Court on Monday asked the Delhi Police to file its response in a writ petition moved by Pinjra Tod activist, Devangana Kalita, seeking copies of the video footage pertaining to violence during an anti-CAA protest at Jafrabad on February 23. A Single Bench of Justice Suresh Kumar Kait has granted three weeks' time to the authority to file a counter affidavit....

No COVID-19 Posters Outside Patients Homes Without Direction From Competent Authority Under DMA : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Wednesday held that affixing of COVID-19 posters outside the homes of patients can be done only if there is a direction from the competent authority under the National Disaster Management Act.The order was passed in the case Kush Kalra v Union of India.The Court noted that the Centra has already clarified this stand on the issue and directed the States and Union...