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SC voices concern over CBSE's third language policy from Class 9 onwards

The Supreme Court on Thursday voiced concern over the introduction of a third language in Class 9 under the CBSE curriculum, observing it would increase the stress level of students and suggesting it be introduced in Class 5 or Class 6 so that students can cope with it. A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and R Mahadevan orally asked the Centre to not introduce a third language in Class 9 level. "Union of India please don't have a third language from Class 9 level. It would unnecessarily increase the stress level of students. If you want to introduce a new language, then please do it at Class 5 or Class 6 level but not at Class 9 level. Class nine is full of stress, it starts from Class 8 onwards," Justice Nagarathna told the counsel, appearing for the Centre, and asked her to convey the feeling of the court to the government. The remarks were made during the hearing of the Tamil Nadu government's plea against a Madras High Court directive to facilitate the establishment of Jawahar ..

Why AAIB won't release AI171 cockpit recordings as probe nears end

The Air India AI171 crash probe is nearing completion, but the AAIB says releasing cockpit voice recordings would breach Indian law and international aviation rules

Air India crash probe may end in 6 weeks, Supreme Court informed

AAIB told the Supreme Court that its investigation into the Air India AI171 crash is nearing completion, with a draft final report expected by October after international consultations

ICICI Lombard Q1 profit falls 46% to Rs 403 crore on higher claims

ICICI Lombard General Insurance reported a 46 per cent decline in first-quarter profit as higher claims, reserve provisions and large fire losses weighed on profitability

Supreme Court to examine Gujarat HC ruling on ST Shipping DTAA tax relief

The Supreme Court will examine the Income Tax Department's challenge to a Gujarat High Court ruling granting Singapore-based ST Shipping tax relief under the India-Singapore DTAA

SC reserves verdict on Centre's plea against relief to Sunil Biyani

The Supreme Court questioned the legal basis of the Bombay High Court's interim protection to Future Group director Sunil Biyani in a GST investigation after holding his plea premature

Why Supreme Court upheld 'royalty on royalty' under the MMDR Act

The Supreme Court has backed the existing royalty calculation for iron ore. Here's why miners called it 'royalty on royalty' and why the court disagreed

SC flags concerns over CBSE's digital marking system, seeks govt's response

Expressing concern over students' "frustration" in CBSE's digital marking system, the Supreme Court on Wednesday sought the assistance of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta in hearing a PIL which sought directions to the Centre and the CBSE to frame regulations to conduct exams through on-screen marking (OSM) system. The CBSE's OSM evaluation system is a digital grading method where teachers assess scanned copies of physical answer sheets on a computer instead of checking physical paper scripts. "Look at the amount of frustration of young children," a bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said and sought the assistance of the solicitor general in dealing with the case. The bench, also comprising justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, said there appear to be systemic "creeping problems" in the digital evaluation process. "We are seeking your assistance, not in an adversarial way. There are some problems," Justice Bagchi told the solicitor general and sought a status report i

Online gaming firms seek Supreme Court review of 28% GST judgment

Gaming companies have moved the Supreme Court to review its ruling upholding the 28 per cent GST levy and retrospective tax demands of more than Rs 1.5 lakh crore

SC says courts cannot rewrite commercial contracts entered into voluntarily

The Supreme Court upheld a contract clause denying interest on a security deposit, saying courts cannot rewrite commercial agreements voluntarily accepted by parties

Both sides must have patience, ready to resolve Bhojshala dispute: SC

Asking both Hindu and Muslim sides to have patience as Bhojshala is a sensitive matter, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said it was ready to hear the matter on a day-to-day basis and resolve the issue. The top court was hearing a batch of appeals challenging a Madhya Pradesh High Court order, which said the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar district was a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohna said it has to be very careful about every expression used "These are very sensitive matters. What is being said in court can unnecessarily create controversies or send wrong impression. We have to be very careful about every expression used. "This is the first time that the issue relating to the interim arrangement is coming before us. The high court's order and the helplessness of the State in maintaining law and order are also being taken note of. Our view is that whatever arrangement is presently in place,

SC upholds Sebi action against Kotak AMC, MD Nilesh Shah, and others

Supreme Court upholds Sebi's findings against Kotak AMC in the Essel FMP case, citing regulatory lapses and compliance failures

SC upholds royalty calculation framework under MMDR Act provisions

Top court rules royalty, DMF and NMET payments can remain part of mineral sale value while computing average sale price, upholding the constitutional validity of the rules

Supreme Court to hear Sebi challenge to SAT relief for Nusli Wadia

Supreme Court to examine Sebi's challenge to SAT's split verdict clearing Nusli Wadia and Bombay Dyeing in a financial reporting case

Ayodhya Ram temple donation 'theft' row: SC seeks status report from SIT

The Supreme Court has sought a status report from the Uttar Pradesh SIT probing alleged donation embezzlement at the Ram temple and issued notice to the temple trust

Supreme Court sends Kalyani siblings' ₹1 trn family dispute to mediation

The Supreme Court has referred the long-running Kalyani family dispute over ancestral wealth and promoter stakes in listed companies, including Bharat Forge, to mediation

SC refuses to entertain plea seeking nationwide ban on viewing pornography

A bench led by CJI Surya Kant held that although the issue raised in the petition was of 'paramount importance', it did not involve a question of law warranting the Court's examination

SC seeks SIT report on pleas seeking probe into Ram temple donations row

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Special Investigation Team formed by the Uttar Pradesh government to probe the alleged embezzlement of donation money at the Ram temple in Ayidhya to submit a status report in the matter. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohna also issued a notice to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on pleas seeking a fair and time-bound probe into the donations 'theft' row. Narendra Kumar Goswami, one of the three petitioners, moved the top court seeking a CBI probe into the matter. He also sought a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit of the finances of the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Theerth Kshetra Trust, which manages the affairs of the Ram temple. Ajay Kumar Rai and Dinesh Kumar Yadav filed the second petition seeking similar measures. Besides seeking a Supreme Court-monitored CBI probe, the third petition filed by RJD MP Sudhakar Singh has sought a forensic audit of the entire finances of the .

Parsvnath case: SC freezes bank accounts, issues warrants against directors

The Supreme Court on Monday froze the bank accounts of Parsvnath Developers and its directors, and issued bailable warrants against the company's leadership after taking note of a 20-year struggle by senior citizens to secure possession of their homes. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana expressed grave concern over the "slumber" of regulatory authorities and suggested a "collusion" between the Haryana state machinery and the builder. The case pertained to a petition filed by one Rita Tikku, a cancer survivor, and Lokaish Tikku, who invested their life savings in the "Parsvnath Exotica" project in Sector 53, Gurugram. The petitioners were allotted residential units in 2006, with a Flat Buyer Agreement signed in early 2007. Despite paying the full sale consideration of approximately Rs 1.78 crore, the possession, originally due in 2013, never materialised. Two decades later, the project remains incomplete. The petitioners h

Citizenship status must be decided through fair, reasonable process: SC

The Supreme Court observed while setting aside Gauhati High Court judgments that had upheld declarations of 27 appellants as foreigners