New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) report on the examination of certain leaked audio tapes which allegedly implicate Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh for instigating ethnic violence in the state. A bench of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar said the…
New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Friday refused to pass any direction in a plea challenging VIP entries for preferential or expedited darshan (worship) into temples across India. A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Justice Sanjay Kumar clarified that although the Court agrees that no special…
New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed an application filed by a lawyer, challenging the apex court’s Registrar order of August 5, 2024, which had declined to register his previous application related to the Hindenburg-Adani Group matter. A bench headed by Justice JB Pardiwala rejected the application filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari. The…
New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed an appeal of the Jharkhand government challenging the High Court order which quashed the rioting case against 28 BJP leaders including Nishikant Dubey, Arjun Munda and Babulal Marandi in connection with a protest against the state government in 2023. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka…
New Delhi – The Supreme Court on Friday postponed the hearing of a contempt petition against Uttar Pradesh authorities for one week, in connection with the alleged violation of its November 13, 2024, order, which restrains demolition actions across the country without prior notice and an opportunity for hearing. A bench of Justices BR Gavai…
New Delhi : The two-judge bench of the Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a split order on a plea by AIMIM candidate and Delhi riots accused Tahir Hussain, seeking interim bail to campaign for the Delhi Assembly elections. While Justice Pankaj Mithal refused to grant interim bail to Hussain, Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah allowed interim bail…
New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the plea of the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) challenging the bail granted to former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and current NCP MLA Chhagan Bhujbal in a money-laundering case. A bench of Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan also rejected Bhujbal’s plea challenging his arrest in…
New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Friday denied bail to E Abubacker, former chairman of the banned outfit Popular Front of India (PFI), who sought his release on medical grounds in a case registered against him under anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). A bench of Justices Sundresh and Rajesh Bindal said it…
New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Thursday posted for final hearing on February 13 appeals filed by the Gujarat government and several other convicts in the 2002 Godhra train burning case. A bench of Justices JK Maheshwari and Aravind Kumar said that no adjournment will be given in the matter on the next date…
New Delhi : The Indian National Congress on Thursday moved the Supreme Court to intervene in cases filed against the validity Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act 1991, which preserves the character of religious places as they existed on August 15, 1947. The Places of Worship Act (POWA) was enacted by the Parliament, as it…
