Supreme Court

CBI Seeks Centre's Permission To File Special Leave Petition In Supreme Court On Bofors Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 20, 2017

The CBI has written to the government for reconsideration of its 2005 decision and allow the agency to file a Special Leave Petition in the Supreme Court in the Bofors case challenging quashing of an FIR in the alleged scam, officials said.

Hemraj's Family May Appeal Against Verdict That Set Talwars Free

India News | Edited by Anuj Pant | Friday October 20, 2017

The family of Hemraj, the domestic help at Rajesh and Nupur Talwar's residence who was killed along with their daughter Aarushi Talwar in 2008 may approach the Supreme Court to appeal against the High Court verdict.

Virat Kohli Wanted Noise-Free Diwali. Fans Asked, 'What About IPL Fireworks?'

Friday October 20, 2017

The Supreme Court ruled earlier this month that there should be no sale of firecrackers during Diwali, as it restored a November 2016 order banning the sale and stocking of firecrackers in Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR).

Delhi's Cracker Ban Stutters But Pollution Levels Lower On Diwali

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 20, 2017

A quiet and promising evening gave way to thick haze and noise as Delhi celebrated Diwali on Thursday, dashing the hopes of cracker-free festivities, following a Supreme Court ban on the sale of firecrackers in the National Capital Region (NCR).

1 Dead, 3 Hurt As Fire In Rourkela Cracker Shop Spreads To Market

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Wednesday October 18, 2017

A person was killed and three others were injured when a fire broke out at a market in Odisha's Rourkela city early in the morning today

Over 1,200 Kg Firecrackers Seized, 29 Held Post Supreme Court Ban On Fireworks Sale

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 18, 2017

Delhi Police have seized over 1,200 kg of firecrackers and arrested 29 people from 13 districts in a drive being carried out after the Supreme Court order temporarily banning sale of firecrackers.

As Delhi Air Worsens, Diesel Gensets Banned, More Steps On Way: 10 Points

India News | Edited By Aloke Tikku | Tuesday October 17, 2017

As Delhi's air quality plunges ahead of Diwali, a graded response plan kicked in on Tuesday that lets authorities respond to a spike in toxic air with restrictions. As the first step, the powerful Supreme Court-appointed pollution watchdog ordered the coal-fired Badarpur power station in south Delhi to be shut and banned diesel-based power generati...

Microsoft Email Privacy Fight to Be Resolved by US Supreme Court

Reuters | Tuesday October 17, 2017

US Supreme Court agreed to resolve a dispute between the DOJ and Microsoft over whether prosecutors should get access to emails stored on company servers overseas.

Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Response On Guidelines For Abortion Beyond 20 Weeks

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 15, 2017

The Supreme Court has sought a response from the government on framing of guidelines for setting up a permanent mechanism for termination of pregnancy beyond 20 weeks in exceptional cases.

Bangladesh's First Hindu Chief Justice 'Forced' To Go On Leave Amid Row With Government

World News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 14, 2017

Surendra Kumar Sinha, Bangladesh's first Hindu Chief Justice, is believed to have been forced to go on a leave amid reports that the government was upset with him over his decision to scrap parliament's authority in impeaching Supreme Court judges.

Greater Noida Administration Cancels Licences Of 4 Firecracker Shops

Noida News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 14, 2017

The district administration has cancelled the permanent licences of four firecracker shops following a Supreme Court order banning the sale of fireworks in Delhi and the National Capital Region.

Rajesh And Nupur Talwars' Lawyers Receive Copy Of Allahabad High Court Order

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 14, 2017

The lawyers of Rajesh and Nupur Talwar have received a certified copy of the Allahabad High Court order acquitting the dentist couple in the murder case of their daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj.

Decision On How To Deal With Rohingyas Should Be Left To Us: Government

India News | Written by Neeta Sharma | Saturday October 14, 2017

On a day the Supreme Court came close to staying the government's plan to deport Rohingya refugees, a top official of the Union Home Ministry on Friday reiterated that a decision on how to deal with Rohingya people in the country should be left to the government.

Supreme Court To Review Its Verdict Which Diluted Anti-Dowry Law

India News | Written by A Vaidyanathan | Saturday October 14, 2017

Going against its own order, the Supreme Court has called for a review of the Anti-Dowry Law saying that the current law curtails the rights of women. The court will now reconsider the verdict delivered by another bench of the top court in July 2017, which stated that arrests could be made only after a preliminary probe by a panel police in dowry h...

Make Zero Pollution Crackers: Dr Harsh Vardhan's Challenge To Indian Scientists

India News | Written by Pallava Bagla | Saturday October 14, 2017

As India grapples with the ill effects of pollution caused by the use of fire crackers on Diwali, and with the Supreme Court banning the sale of crackers in the National Capital Region (NCR), a challenge has been thrown to Indian scientists.

Supreme Court Refuses To Amend Medical Termination Of Pregnancy Act

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 14, 2017

The Supreme Court today declined to amend an Act which prohibits termination of pregnancy beyond 20 weeks saying that the issue fell within the legislative realm.

State Can't Be Oblivious: What Supreme Court Said On Rohingya Refugees

India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Aloke Tikku | Friday October 13, 2017

Hearing a petition against deporting Rohingya people from the country, the Supreme Court today called the Rohingya situation in Myanmar a "huge humanitarian crisis", but stopped short of freezing a plan to expel the refugees after the centre pleaded that a stay order could have international ramifications.

Court Fixes 3 Hours For Bursting Crackers On Diwali In Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh

Chandigarh News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 13, 2017

Residents of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh can burn crackers only for three hours -- from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm -- on Diwali, the high court ordered, days after the Supreme Court banned the sale of fireworks in neigbhouring Delhi and National Capital region (NCR).

Focus Shifts On Marital Rape After Sex With Child Brides Criminalised

Thomson Reuters Foundation | Friday October 13, 2017

New Delhi: – A ruling by the Supreme Court against husbands who have sex with their child brides will protect millions of girls and may propel efforts to make marital rape a crime, according to campaigners. The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down a decades-old clause in the country’s rape laws permitting a man to have sex with his wife if s...

Amrapali Group Directors Can't Leave Country Without Supreme Court Permission

Business | Press Trust of India | Friday October 13, 2017

Court seeks company reply on a plea filed by Amrapali Silicon City Flat Owners Welfare Society.

'Pained' That Communal Colour Given To Firecracker Ban, Says Top Court

India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday October 13, 2017

Refusing to relax its ban on the sale of firecrackers in Delhi and nearby towns till November 1, the Supreme Court today said it was "pained and sad" that a communal twist had been given to its order.

Jaypee Tells Court It Wants To Sell Yamuna Expressway For 2,500 Crores

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Friday October 13, 2017

Jaypee has been asked to deposit 2,000 crores by the 27th of this month with the Supreme Court so that flat-owners can be refunded.

Should Sabarimala Shrine Allow Young Women? India's Top Judges To Decide

India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Soumyajit Majumder | Friday October 13, 2017

In the dispute over the ban on women entering the famous Sabarimala shrine in Kerala, the country's most senior judges will examine whether "a biological factor like menstruation" can be grounds for discriminating against women.

Sex With Wife Below 18 Can Be Punished With Life Imprisonment: Supreme Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 13, 2017

The Supreme Court judgement criminalising sexual intercourse by a man with his minor wife can attract a jail term of 10 years under the India Penal Code or even a life term under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

23 Million Child Brides In The Country: Supreme Court Raises Alarm

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 13, 2017

Expressing dismay over an alarming figure of 23 million child brides in the country, the Supreme Court has said one out of every five marriages violated laws prohibiting child marriage.

Anybody Obstructing Aamby Valley Auction Would Be Jailed: Supreme Court

Business | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2017

The top court was irked when SEBI claimed that the group had allegedly obstructed the process by writing a letter to the Pune police raising the issue of law and order at the prime property.

Supreme Court Issues Guidelines To Accord Senior Designation To Lawyers

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2017

The Supreme Court today issued a slew of guidelines including setting up of a permanent committee led by the Chief Justice of India to accord senior designation to lawyers.

On Women's Safety In App-Based Cabs, Court asks for Centre's Inputs

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday October 12, 2017

The issue of women's safety in app-based cabs has been taken up by the Supreme Court, which asked the Centre today for suggestions on the matter. The court asked if it was possible to have a regulatory mechanism to check sexual harassment in app-based taxies like Uber and Ola and public transport. The case will be heard next on December 7.

Designer Masaba Trolled For Backing Firecracker Ban, Hits Back

Offbeat | Sanya Jain | Thursday October 12, 2017

Fashion designer Masaba Gupta Mantena has hit back at Internet trolls with a powerful statement after she was subjected to distasteful comments for supporting the Supreme Court's ban on the sale of firecrackers in Delhi NCR.

Apple, Google Among Firms Urging US Supreme Court to Weigh Gay Workers Rights

Thursday October 12, 2017

Gay rights is the latest issue to cause a rift between the business community and the Trump administration.