National Policy On Distribution Of Menstrual Hygiene Products For School Girls Being Formulated : Union Informs Supreme Court

The Union today (July 8) informed the Supreme Court that a National Policy on the Distribution of Menstrual Hygiene Products to adolescent school-going girls is being formulated and is at an advanced stage. The Court granted additional time to Union to collect data and solidify the Policy. The bench of CJI DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra was hearing a petition seeking...

NEET-UG 2024 | Undeniable That Paper Leak Happened, Re-Test Necessary If Tainted Candidates Can't Be Segregated & Leak Is Widespread: Supreme Court

While hearing a batch of petitions challenging the NEET-UG 2024 exam, the Supreme Court today posed a volley of questions to the Union Government and the National Testing Agency (NTA) regarding the nature of the paper leak and steps taken to identify the beneficiaries of fraudulent practices.Stating that the occurrence of the paper leak in the NEET-UG exam could not be denied, the Court said...

Sandeshkhali Violence | 'You Don't Do Anything For Months': Supreme Court Dismisses West Bengal Govt's Plea Against CBI Probe

In a significant development, the Supreme Court today dismissed West Bengal government's pleas against direction for CBI enquiry into the Sandeshkhali violence.Briefly put, the bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan was dealing with a petition filed by State of West Bengal against the Calcutta High Court directing CBI to investigate the allegations of land-grabbing and sexual assault...

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Supreme Court Forms Committee Headed By Ex-CJI UU Lalit To Resolve Deadlock Over West Bengal Universities' VC Appointments

The Supreme Court today (July 08), in an ongoing dispute between the West Bengal government and Governor CV Anand Bose (Chancellor of Universities) regarding the appointment of Vice-Chancellors (VC) of Universities, has ordered the constitution of a separate or joint Search Selection Committee. The committee will be headed by former Chief Justice of India UU Lalit (chairperson) and will...

Nithari Killings | Supreme Court Issues Notice On CBI's Pleas Challenging Acquittal Of Accused Surendra Koli

The Supreme Court today issued notice on CBI's pleas challenging acquittal of Surendra Koli, one of the accused in Noida serial murder cases of 2005-2006 (Nithari Kand).A bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan passed the order, on hearing Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who argued that Koli was a serial killer who used to lure young girls and kill them. Calling the killings "gruesome",...

Manish Sisodia Seeks To Revive Bail Plea In Supreme Court Citing Delay In Trial Of Liquor Policy Case

Aam Aadmi Party leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has filed an application in the Supreme Court to revive a disposed-of petition which was filed earlier seeking bail.On June 4, the Supreme Court had disposed of Sisodia's bail plea after taking on record the assurance given by the Solicitor General that the chargesheet/prosecution complaint in the liquor policy...

Pleas To Cancel NEET-UG 2024 : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing

The Supreme Court will hear today( July 8) petitions seeking to cancel the NEET-UG 2024 exam over alleged malpractices & paper leak.A 3-judge compising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra will hear the petitions after 10.30 AM.The Central Government and the National Testing Agency have filed affidavits before the Court opposing the demand to cancel...

Existing Constitution Can't Be Dismembered Under The Guise Of Amending It: Justice PV Sanjay Kumar

There is a requirement to retain the basic fundamental structure of the Constitution while amending it, the Supreme Court judge said.

After Special Sunday Hearing, Madras High Court Allows BSP Leader Armstrong's Burial To Be Held At Thiruvallur

After a special hearing held on Sunday morning, the Madras High Court permitted the burial of late Bahujan Samaj Party Tamil Nadu chief Armstrong to be held at a private property in Pothur Village in Thiruvallur district in Tamil Nadu. The court also gave liberty to the petitioners to approach the authority if they intended to construct a memorial manimandapam, hospital, school etc in...

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Supreme Court Reopens Tomorrow : Key Hearings & Verdicts Anticipated

As the Supreme Court is set to reopen on July 8 after its summer vacation period, here is a brief recollection of the major verdicts and hearings anticipated for the coming half of the year. Key Pronouncements Which Are Awaited : 1. Constitutional Validity Of Section 6A Of Citizenship Act Section 6A of the Citizenship Act 1955 allows foreign migrants of Indian origin, who came to Assam...