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SC adjourns hearing on Punjab govt's plea against HC order for CBI probe into corruption charges

The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing regarding the Punjab government's appeal concerning a high court ruling. This ruling directs the Central Bureau of Investigation to investigate corruption allegations linked to the AAP-led government. Senior advocate Vikas Singh represented the Punjab government during the proceedings. The state government argues that…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

"Modified Form 6 not approved by us": CJI observes on modified form for enrolling new voters

The Supreme Court asserted that it has not approved any modified version of Form 6 for voter enrollment. During a hearing, Chief Justice Surya Kant emphasized the importance of verifying who modified the form. Allegations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar were also discussed, claiming he misrepresented court proceedings. The…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

SC lists plea questioning Election Commission functioning under CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The Supreme Court has agreed to early listing of a plea concerning the Election Commission's functioning. This plea challenges the lack of collective decision-making as mandated by law. The Chief Election Commissioner under scrutiny is Gyanesh Kumar, whose powers are being questioned. Senior advocate Vikas Singh has requested the court…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

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Supreme Court bars sharing court proceedings on social media without permission

The Supreme Court has barred the posting, reposting or uploading of audio-video recordings of court proceedings on social media and digital platforms without prior permission from authorised judicial officials. The interim order came after concerns were raised over the misuse and unauthorised circulation of live-streamed court hearings. The court has…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Varanasi to shift meat, fish and poultry shops out of city to these five locations before Sawan month

Varanasi meat and fish ban news: Varanasi Municipal Corporation plans to relocate hundreds of meat, fish, and poultry shops outside city limits before the Sawan month. While supporters cite religious identity, residents and traders voice concerns over convenience, access, and potential loss of livelihoods. The move aims to reduce disruptions…

The Economic Times · Jun 10

SC refuses to lift stay on counting of Delhi Bar Council polls

The Supreme Court has refused to alter its previous order. This order had put a halt to the counting of votes for the Bar Council of Delhi elections. Allegations of tampering prompted this decision. The apex court has now asked the Delhi High Court to hear the related pleas. This…

The Economic Times · May 21

Supreme Court seeks response of Centre, states on PIL seeking 30% quota for women lawyers in govt panels

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre and all states for their views on a Public Interest Litigation that demands a 30 per cent quota for women lawyers. The reservation is sought for government panels and law officer roles.

The Economic Times · May 20

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SC seeks Centre, ECI response on lifetime bar for MPs/MLAs after conviction

A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Manmohan asked Centre to file its affidavit on the plea, failing which the court may proceed to decide the matter without government response. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 10, 2025

Akash Deep's effort in vain as Murshidabad Kings beat Siliguri Strikers in Bengal Pro T20 League

KOLKATA: Pacer Akash Deep’s all-round show was not enough as Servotech Siliguri Strikers went down to Murshidabad Kings by seven wickets in the Bengal Pro T20 League at the Eden Gardens on Thursday.

The Times of India · Jun 13, 2024

Supreme Court refuses to entertain PIL seeking three-year law course instead of five

Supreme Court refuses PIL seeking three-year LLB course after class 12, stating five-year course is beneficial.

The Hindu · Apr 22, 2024

Supreme Court refuses to stay appointments of two new Election Commissioners

Supreme Court refuses to stay controversial Election Commissioner appointments of Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Gyanesh Kumar amid transparency concerns, raising questions about democracy's foundation.

The Hindu · Mar 15, 2024

NIA cracks down on nexus of terror outfits, gangsters at 32 locations

The National Investigation Agency on anuary 11, 2024, conducted searches at 32 locations in Delhi, Haryana and Punjab

The Hindu · Jan 11, 2024

SC calls women’s reservation law a ‘very good step‘, but reluctant to step in for its implementation before LS polls

Supreme Court terms 1/3rd reservation for women in legislatures a "very good step" towards gender parity, but doubts implementation before 2024 elections. Petition seeks to declare clause in Constitution (106th Amendment) Act of 2023 "void ab-inito". SC lists case for Nov 22.

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

NIA arrests key associate of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi

The NIA has arrested an associate of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, Vikas Singh, for allegedly harbouring those who had carried out a RPG attack on the Intelligence headquarters of the Punjab Police in Mohali last year

The Hindu · Jun 21, 2023

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The Times of India · Mar 2, 2023

Allotment of land for lawyers: Heated exchange between CJI DY Chandrachud, SCBA president Vikas Singh

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday witnessed a heated exchange of words between Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Supreme Court Bar Association president Vikas Singh in a case related to allotment of a parcel of land for lawyers' chambers.

The Times of India · Dec 27, 2022

Sushant Singh Rajput's sister reacts to new claims of actor's death being a murder; urges CBI to look into matter 'diligently'

Two years after the investigation into the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput began, a sensational new claim hit the headlines when a man alleged that the actor was 'murdered' and didn't die by suicide.

The Hindu · Aug 23, 2022

All political parties on one side, everybody wants freebies: Supreme Court

We thought we could look into the issue and make some suggestions… not a law, CJI says

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2022

Respect for judiciary inviolable, says Vice-President Dhankar

Vice President Dhankar was speaking at a felicitation hosted for him by the Supreme Court Bar Association under its president and senior advocate Vikas Singh

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The Hindu · Aug 17, 2022

Voters prefer to earn a dignified earning over freebies: Supreme Court

During a hearing on a petition to curb the practice of offering or distributing “irrational freebies”, CJI Ramana pointed out that political parties have lost elections despite promising freebies

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2022

SC to consider plea for mediation to settle disputes between SpiceJet & Kalanithi Maran

The bench was hearing SpiceJet's appeal against the November 2, 2020 order of the high court, asking the airline to deposit around ₹243 crore as interest in connection with the share transfer dispute

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2022

Supreme Court not in favour of derecognising political parties over freebies

"Derecognition of parties is an undemocratic thing… I will not go into all that," Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana observes

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2022

Supreme Court calls for a panel to look into freebies issue

Court asks parties for inputs to set up a specialised body

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2022

Jagdeep Dhankar withdraws from SC lawyers’ chambers allotment list

Many lawyers have been waiting in line for years; row over twin-sharing of newly constructed chambers

The Hindu · Jan 25, 2022

‘Irrational freebies’ by political parties irk Supreme Court

“The ‘tamasha’ has been going on for decades. Promises always remain as promises”, says petition

The Economic Times · Jul 24, 2020

Rajasthan political crisis: Governor bound by cabinet's advice, say legal experts

Ashok Gehlot, whose government is facing challenge from 19 rebel Congress MLAs, including his sacked deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot, said the state government requested the Governor to call the session, but he had not yet issued the order.

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