Breaking: SC Suo Motu Stays Its Recent Judgment Denying Gratuity To Teachers; Prima Facie Finds Error In It [Read Order]

"We prima facie find error in the judgment and, therefore, are inclined to stay the operation of our judgment dated 07.01.2019 passed in this appeal."

Making Every Effort To Rescue Trapped Miners: Meghalaya Govt Tells SC [Read Affidavit]

The government is taking every possible measure to rescue the 15 miners trapped at the 370-foot-deep illegal coal mine in Meghalaya, the State of Meghalaya submitted before the Supreme Court on Monday. The miners have been trapped in the mine in the Ksan area of Lumthari village in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district since December 13, after water from the nearby Lytein river gushed...

Breaking: No Vehicle Can Be Altered So As To Change Original Specification Made By Manufacturer: SC [Read Judgment]

"The alteration under the Rules is permissible except as prohibited by section 52. The specification of the rules would hold good with respect to the matters as not specifically covered under section 52(1) and not specified therein by manufacturer."

CJI Nominates Justice AK Sikri To The High Powered Committee Considering Allegations Against CBI Director Alok Verma

The Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has nominated senior most SC Judge Justice AK Sikri to be part of the high powered committee under to consider the allegations against CBI Director Alok Verma to avoid the conflict of interest in the Case. Apart from the Prime Minister, the Leader of Opposition, the committee also includes the Chief Justice of India or Judge of the Supreme Court...

Gujarat Fake Encounters: SC Directs To Give Copy Of Bedi Committee Report To Petitioners [Read Order]

In a blow to the Gujarat government, the Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi on Wednesday required the final report by (retd.) Justice H. S. Bedi, prepared on an examination of the investigation into the instances of fake encounters in the state between 2002-2006, to be shared with the petitioners. The bench, also comprising Justices L. Nageshwar Rao and S. K. Kaul,...

Lawyers Express Surprise On CJI's Decision Constituting 5 Judge Bench To Hear Ayodhya Case

Lawyers appearing in Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land title dispute case in Ayodhya expressed surprise Tuesday over the Supreme Court setting up five-judge constitution bench to hear the politically sensitive matter. Advocates appearing for all parties in the matter said they had no indication that the issue would be referred to the constitution bench. Two senior advocates said on...

Breaking-Economic Reservation : Lok Sabha Clears Constitution Amendment For 10% Quota.

The 10% quota proposed for economically weaker sections is in addition to existing reservations in job and education.

Monsanto's Claim For GM Cotton Seeds Should Be Decided Based On Evidence; SC Sets Aside HC Order

The Supreme Court bench of Justices Rohinton Nariman and Navin Sinha on Tuesday ruled that US Company Monsanto can claim patents on its genetically modified cotton seeds.The Bench has set aside a decision of a Division Bench of the Delhi High Court by which Monsanto Technologies' patent in respect of its BT cotton seeds was held to be inapplicable in India. The bench also restored the...

Can't Claim Parity Of Pay Scale Unless There Is Complete Identity Between Two Posts: SC [Read Judgment]

"The Court has to keep in mind that a mere difference in service conditions, does not amount to discrimination. Unless there is complete identity between the two posts, they should not be treated as equivalent to claim parity of pay scale."

Best Of 2018: 15 Significant Judgments Of Delhi HC

1. BEGGING Harsh Mander & Anr V. Union of IndiaThe Delhi High Court decriminalised begging in the national capital, striking down several provisions of the Bombay Prevention of Begging Act as unconstitutional. The bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C Hari Shankar observed, "The State simply cannot fail to do its duty to provide a decent life to its citizens and...

Assessment Order Passed On Taxes Of Rahul, Sonia But Not Given Effect, I-T Informs SC [Read Order]

The Income Tax department informed the Supreme Court Tuesday that an assessment order (AO) with respect to the tax of top Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi for 2011-12 in connection with the National Herald case has been passed but not being given effect. The top court allowed the AO, passed on December 31, 2018 raising the tax demand from Congress president Rahul, his...

Breaking: Constitution Bench Of CJI And 4 Probable Future CJIs To Hear Ayodhya Matter On 10th Jan

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has constituted a Five Judge Constitution Bench to hear the Ayodhya Land Dispute Case. CJI will head the Bench. The probable future Chief Justices Of India Justices SA Bobde , NV Ramana, UU Lalit and DY Chandrachud are the other members of The Bench. THe matter is scheduled for hearing on January 10The Supreme Court bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi...