Supreme Court Of India

Supreme Court Directs Admission Of Two Colour-Blind Students In MBBS, Quotes 'Transcendental Importance Of Justice'

Education | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 24, 2017

The two students had secured high marks in the entrance examination conducted by the Tripura government in 2015 during the pre-NEET period.

Bollywood Producer Karim Morani Surrenders In Rape Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

Bollywood producer Karim Morani surrendered before police last night after the Supreme Court upheld the Hyderabad High Court's decision to cancel the anticipatory bail granted to the filmmaker who has been accused of raping an aspiring actress.

'Only God Can Do This': Supreme Court's Response To This Unusual Petition

India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Aloke Tikku | Saturday September 23, 2017

A petitioner has filed a petition in Supreme Court to force the authorities to "abolish" world's most lethal creature from India: Mosquitoes.

'Feel Like Part Of 007 Movie': Karti Chidambaram's Swipe At CBI For Its Claims In Supreme Court

India News | Edited By Aloke Tikku | Saturday September 23, 2017

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram dared the Central Bureau of Investigation to back up its "absolute lie" about his son Karti Chidambaram's secret foreign bank accounts and asked the central agency to reveal the "undisclosed assets" owned by the family. If the CBI can find any, the family would readily turn over these assets to the government, t...

DNA Of Rape Victim's Child Not Matching With Accused: Supreme Court Told

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

The Supreme Court was today told that the DNA sample of the child delivered by a 10-year-old rape victim, who was denied abortion by the top court, has not matched with the accused arrested in connection with the case.

'Nobody Can Wash Off Their Hands': Top Court Tells States On Gau Rakshaks

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Chief Secretaries of 22 states to file compliance reports in pursuance of its order on laying down a mechanism to sternly deal with cow vigilante groups, saying "nobody can wash off their hands".

Supreme Court Unhappy Over Lack Of System To Manage Nirbhaya Fund

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

The Supreme Court today said an "unhappy state of affairs" prevailed on the issue of compensation to be disbursed to the victims of sexual assault under the Nirbhaya fund, as there was no clarity on how and at what stage it should be paid.

CBI Takes Over Probe Into Ryan School Student Pradhuman's Killing

Gurgaon News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 22, 2017

The CBI today took over the probe into the killing of a seven-year-old student of Ryan International School in Gurgaon, hours after his father threatened to move the Supreme Court if the agency did not start the investigation by tomorrow.

Karti Chidambaram Went Abroad To Close 'Undisclosed' Bank Accounts: CBI Tells Supreme Court

India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Aloke Tikku | Saturday September 23, 2017

Karti Chidambaram, the son of Congress leader P Chidambaram, went abroad to close his undisclosed foreign bank accounts and transfer the money from these accounts, the Central Bureau of Investigation told the Supreme Court today in defence of the lookout circular against the senior politician's son.

Supreme Court Warns BCCI Officials Over Draft Constitution

Press Trust of India | Thursday September 21, 2017

The Supreme Court on Thursday warned three top BCCI office bearers of serious consequences if they do not give suggestions on the cash-rich cricket body's draft constitution, in accordance with its judgement.

Senior Lawyers Can No Longer Jump The Queue For Hearings In Supreme Court

India News | Written by A Vaidyanathan | Thursday September 21, 2017

The regular practice in the countrys top court of allowing senior advocates to seek urgent hearing of cases, jumping the queue, was brought to an abrupt end today. Chief Justice of India Justice Dipak Misra said, -Only Advocates on Record can mention cases for urgent hearing. Thats the policy from today.-

Bengal Child Protection Body Moves Supreme Court Over Rohingya Deportation

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday September 20, 2017

The West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR) which has strongly opposed the Central government's stand on the deportation of Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, on Wednesday said it has moved the Supreme Court over the issue.

Protests In Arunachal Pradesh Over Citizenship To Chakma, Hajong Refugees

India News | Written Ratnadip Choudhury | Wednesday September 20, 2017

Normal life was hit across Arunachal Pradesh amid protests against the centre's decision to honour the 2015 decision of the Supreme Court, granting citizenship to some 54,000 Chakma and Hajong refugees in the state.

Talks On For Deportation Of 7 Rohingyas, Arrested As Bangladeshis, In Tripura

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Wednesday September 20, 2017

At a time when centre has claimed through an affidavit in Supreme Court that the Rohingya Muslim refugees living in India are increasingly becoming a threat to internal security of the country, cases of Rohingya Muslims trying to enter India to move to New Delhi through northeast India has surfaced once again.

Probe Concluded In Scribe's Murder Case: CBI Tells Supreme Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 19, 2017

The CBI today informed the Supreme Court that it has concluded the probe into the murder of journalist Rajdev Ranjan and filed a charge sheet against eight accused including RJD strongman Mohd Shahabuddin.

Centre To Urge Supreme Court To Modify Order On Chakma-Hajong Refugees: Kiren Rijiju

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 18, 2017

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has said the Centre will urge the Supreme Court to modify its order of granting citizenship to Chakma-Hajong refugees so that the rights of the indigenous people of Arunachal Pradesh are not diluted.

Supreme Court Clears Hurdle Coming In Way Of Accused In Ryan School Murder Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 18, 2017

The Supreme Court today paved the way for the accused in the murder case of a student at the Ryan International School in Gurgaon to be defended by their advocates, directing the lawyers' body not to obstruct the proceedings before the trial court in any manner.

Al-Qaeda Man Caught In Delhi, Was Planning To Radicalise Rohingyas: Cops

Delhi News | Edited by Arun Nair | Monday September 18, 2017

A man suspected to be an operative of al-Qaeda has been arrested from east Delhi, the police said today. Shauman Haq, 27, was arrested near Vikas Marg yesterday by the Special Cell of Delhi Police following a tip-off, an official said.

Specify Steps Taken To Control Protests Over NEET: Supreme Court To Tamil Nadu

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 18, 2017

The Supreme Court today asked the Tamil Nadu government to apprise it on the steps taken to control the protests over NEET examination which had intensified after the alleged suicide of a Dalit medical course aspirant.

Supreme Court Will Take A Call On Rohingyas, Says Rajnath Singh

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 18, 2017

The Supreme Court will take a call on the central government's plans to deport Rohingya Muslims, who entered the country "illegally", Home Minister Rajnath Singh said today.

Rohingyas 'Serious Threat', Court Mustn't Interfere, Says Centre: 10 Points

India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Tuesday September 19, 2017

Deporting Rohingyas is an "executive policy decision" and the Supreme Court must not interfere, the centre said today, emphasizing in a written submission that the refugees from Myanmar are a "very serious and potential threat to national security". The Rohingyas are "indulging in anti-national activities" and channeling laundered money, the govern...

Aamby Valley Auction: Only Two Potential Bidders Show Interest: Report

Business | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 17, 2017

The integrated hill city township spread over 6,761.6 acres is valued at about Rs 38,000 crore.

Collegium To Take Call On 61 Names For High Court Judges, Elevation

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 17, 2017

Over 61 recommendations by 13 high courts on appointment of new judges and elevation of additional judges are awaiting a final nod of the Supreme Court collegium, a senior functionary has said.

Supreme Court Expresses Surprise As Centre Reduces Eco-Sensitive Zone Radius

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 17, 2017

The Supreme Court has expressed surprise over the Centre's decision to reduce the radius of eco- sensitive zones from 10 kilometres to 100 metres, saying it appeared to be a "complete arbitrary exercise of powers" capable of destroying national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.

Revenge Taken In The Name Of Accountability: Nawaz Sharif's Daughter

World News | Pres Trust of India | Saturday September 16, 2017

Ousted Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif's outspoken daughter Maryam on Friday described as "unjust" the Supreme Court's rejection of her father's review petitions against his disqualification.

No Approval Given Yet For Cultivation Of GM Mustard, Centre Tells Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 15, 2017

The Centre today told the Supreme Court that it has not granted any approval for commercial cultivation of Genetically Modified (GM) mustard crop in the country and no plantation will take place without its nod.

No Interim Bail for Unitech's Chandra Brothers: Supreme Court

Press Tust of India | Friday September 15, 2017

The top court will consider their pleas only after the data of homebuyers seeking refund is collated.

ISIS May Use Rohingyas, Centre Plans To Tell Supreme Court: 10 Points

India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday September 14, 2017

The government has said it is still finalising a written submission it will present to the Supreme Court next Monday, a draft of which was circulated today and reported in the media. The centre has said in the draft affidavit that Rohingyas are a threat to national security and that it is in "national interest" to deport them, suggesting that the c...

JNU, Delhi University Among Organisations That Can't Get Foreign Funds

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 14, 2017

Prominent academic institutions like Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi University, IIT Delhi, ICAR besides Supreme Court Bar Association are among several hundred organisations barred by the Centre from receiving foreign funds.

Concerned Over 'Tears' Of Home Buyers, Says Supreme Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 13, 2017

The Supreme Court today expressed anguish over the "tears" of home buyers saying they cannot be "taken for a ride" by the builders, as it directed the Jaypee group to give Rs 50 lakh as interim compensation to its customers for delay in giving them possession.