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SC transfers all FIRs against Navika Kumar to Delhi in Nupur Sharma case

The Supreme Court directed that FIRs registered against journalist Navika Kumar in connection with remarks made by suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma be transferred to the Delhi Police

SC agrees to list plea against Article 370 abrogation after Dussehra break

The Supreme Court said that it will list the matter challenging the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories for hearing after the Dussehra break

Two firms can face IBC proceedings if both are corporate debtors: SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday said if two corporate bodies fall within the ambit of corporate debtors, there is no reason why insolvency proceedings cannot be initiated against both under the IBC. Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) deals with the initiation of the corporate insolvency resolution process by financial creditors. The apex court also observed that approval of a resolution in respect of one borrower cannot "certainly discharge" a co-borrower. A bench of Justices Indira Banerjee and J K Maheshwari delivered its verdict on a plea against the August last year judgement of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) which had dismissed an appeal against an order of the adjudicating authority, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai. The NCLT had in its February last year order admitted a petition for initiation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) against a firm for the same set of loans arising out of the same loan documents

Top headlines: Fortis shares tank on SC verdict; Rupee hits new low

The rupee closed at a record low of 80.86 to the dollar, down from 79.9750 in the previous session

Karnataka hijab ban: SC reserves verdict on pleas challenging HC judgement

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a batch of petitions challenging the Karnataka High Court judgement refusing to lift the ban on hijab in educational institutions of the state. On March 15, the high court had dismissed petitions filed by a section of Muslim students from the Government Pre-University Girls College in Udupi seeking permission to wear hijab inside the classroom, saying it is not a part of the essential religious practice in Islamic faith. The state government had, by its order of February 5, 2022, banned wearing clothes that disturb equality, integrity, and public order in schools and colleges. Several pleas have been filed in the apex court challenging the high court verdict. A bench of Justices Hemant Gupta and Sudhanshu Dhulia reserved its verdict in the matter.

SC appoints retired apex court judge for amending constitution of IOA

The Supreme Court Thursday appointed former apex court judge Justice L Nageswara Rao for amending constitution of Indian Olympic Association and preparing electoral college. A bench headed by Justice D Y Chandrachud said the ex-top court judge would ensure a fair and development-oriented approach for the future of the Olympics in the country. The apex court asked Justice Rao to prepare a road map for amending the constitution and holding elections by December 15, 2022. It also gave its permission to Rajeev Mehta, who is currently the secretary general of IOA, and Adille Sumariwalla, vice president of IOA, to participate in the September 27 meeting with the International Olympic Committee. "All logistical arrangements shall be made available to Justice Rao by the Joint Secretary, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, and to be reimbursed by IOA," the bench, also comprising Justice Hima Kohli, said. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on September 8 issued a final warning to I

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SC to live stream hearings: How do courts in other countries do it?

In a judgment in September 2018, the apex court declared a live telecast of court proceedings part of the right to access justice under Article 21 of the Constitution

SC asks for final draft of Delhi's 2041 Master Plan till April 30 next year

Saying that the Master Plan for Delhi (MPD) 2041 cannot remain in limbo, the Supreme Court has expressed hope that the final Master Plan would be published on or before April 30 next year

Restriction only in classroom, not outside, Karnataka to SC on hijab row

Advocate General said that it has to be demonstrated that wearing of hijab is a right to expression and right to privacy is still evolving jurisprudence and can't be exercised in all zones

No criminality found in intercepted conversations of Niira Radia: CBI to SC

The CBI is expected to file a status report before the court takes up the matter on October 12

Visual media has devastating effect, no one has time to read newspapers: SC

The Supreme Court Wednesday said it made reference to TV news channels while hearing pleas related to hate speech because visual media has got a "devastating" effect and nobody cares what is written in newspapers as people are bereft of time to read. A bench of Justices K M Joseph and Hrishikesh Roy refused to implead the Press Council of India and the National Association of Broadcasters as parties to a batch of petitions related to hate speech and rumour-mongering. "We made reference to TV news channels because the hate speech is through the visual medium. If somebody writes something in newspapers, nobody reads it nowadays. Nobody has time to read newspapers. "Visual media has got the power which has been recognised right from cases relating to censorship. The difference between visual media and print media is so clear. It (visual media) has got a devastating effect," the bench observed. The remarks came after advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, who is one of the petitioners in the

No criminality found in intercepted conversations of Niira Radia: CBI to SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the CBI to file a status report on the investigation into intercepted conversations of corporate lobbyist Niira Radia. A three-judge bench headed by Justice D Y Chandrachud was hearing a plea filed by industrialist Ratan Tata seeking protection of right to privacy in view of the emergence of the Radia tapes. "We will have it after the vacations as there is a Constitution Bench next week. Meanwhile, the CBI may file an updated status report," said the bench also comprising Justices Hima Kohli and P S Narasimha. The matter is posted for next hearing on October 12. Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the Centre, submitted that the petition may be disposed of in the light of the right to privacy judgment of the apex court. The apex court in 2017 has unanimously delivered its judgment in Justice (retd) K.S. Puttaswamy case, holding that privacy is a constitutionally protected right. "I must inform you that the CBI was dir

SC wants to know if govt wants to bring law to curb hate speeches on TV

Voicing displeasure over hate speech on TV news channels, the Supreme Court Wednesday wanted it know why the government was a "mute spectator" and whether it intends to enact a law to curb it, as recommended by the Law Commission. Noting that the role of the anchor is important during TV debates, the court said it's the duty of the anchor to prevent hate speeches from happening. A bench of Justices K M Joseph and Hrishikesh Roy said there needs to be an institutional mechanism to deal with hate speech. The role of anchor (in TV debates) is very important. These speeches on mainstream media or social media that is unregulated. Mainstream TV channels still hold sway. The role of anchor is critical and it's their duty to see that hate speech doesn't occurMany a time those who want to speak are muted, the bench observed. The top court said there should be a synchronised method to deal with the issue of hate speech and that the country needs to be a responsible democracy where there is

All hearings of SC constitution bench to be live-streamed from Sept 27

Next week onwards, all constitution bench hearings in the Supreme Court will be live-streamed

NDTV promoters move Supreme Court against SAT order

This, despite the tribunal reducing the penalty imposed by Sebi from Rs 25 crore to Rs 5 crore.

Supreme Court to hear Amazon's appeal against NCLAT order on October 11

CCI had suspended the 2019 investment deal between Amazon and Future group firm (Future Coupons) and NCLAT had upheld CCI's decision

SC upholds constitutional validity of Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Act

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the constitutional validity of the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara (Management) Act, 2014 under which a separate committee was formed to manage the affairs of gurdwaras in the state. A bench of Justices Hemant Gupta and Vikram Nath dismissed the plea filed by a member of the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee seeking quashing of the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Act. The top court's judgement came on a 2014 plea filed by Harbhajan Singh, a resident of Haryana, who contended that Section 72 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 says the power to make law in respect of the SGPC as an inter-state body corporate has been reserved with the Central Government only and there is no provision in law for any bifurcation by enacting a State legislation. The petition had said the hasty enactment is not only against the constitutional provisions and the statutory provisions of Punjab Reorganisation Act but is also divisive in its intention to create dissension amongst ...

Article 143: What are constitution benches; when and why are they formed

Article 143 of the Indian Constitution defines the conditions in which a constitution bench can be formed

SC issues notice to Centre on plea alleging shortage of anti-HIV drugs

The Supreme Court has sought response from the Centre and others on a plea alleging shortage of antiretroviral drugs for treating HIV patients in the country. A bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud and Hima Kohli issued notice to the Ministry of Health, National AIDS Control Organisation and others on a plea filed by an NGO. "The petitioners have submitted that there are shortages in the procurement of ART drugs in the country and the tender for 2021-22, which was due in August 2021, was issued in December 2021 and eventually failed. Issue notice, returnable in two weeks," the bench said. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is treatment of people infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) using anti-HIV drugs. The top court was hearing a plea filed by NGO Indian Network for People living with HIV/AIDS alleging shortage of antiretroviral drugs in the country. The plea contended that non-availability of drugs at the Anti Retro Viral Therapy Centres of the National AIDS Control Organisat