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SC dismisses appeal against Patna HC verdict in 38-year-old case

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed against a verdict of the Patna High Court modifying the conviction and sentence awarded to a man from life term to five years in a 38-year-old case

Jaipur ex-royals' property dispute of Rs 15,000 crore gets settled

The Jaipur former royal family's property dispute worth Rs 15000 crore, going on for nearly two and a half decades, has been settled with the mediation of the Supreme Court

Not necessary for court to give elaborate reasons while granting bail: SC

The top court's observations came on appeals against an order of Patna High Court which granted bail to an accused in a murder case

SC stays proceedings of Bengal's Lokur panel probing Pegasus case

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the ongoing probe by the West Bengal government appointed commission headed by former apex court Justice M B Lokur into the Pegasus snooping allegations. A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli took note of the plea that despite the assurance of the West Bengal government that the Lokur panel would not proceed with the inquiry, the commission has commenced its work. The apex court on October 27 had appointed a three-member panel of cyber experts to probe the alleged use of Israeli spyware Pegasus for surveillance of certain people in India, saying every citizen needs protection against privacy violation and mere invocation of national security by the State does not render the court a mute spectator. Former Supreme Court judge Lokur and former chief justice of Calcutta High Court Jyotirmay Bhattacharya are the members of the commission of inquiry announced by the West Bengal government last month. An ...

SC dismisses PIL against taxing of interest on accident compensation

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a petition seeking quashing of the provision mandating tax on interest earned on compensation received by a road accident victim.

Delhi air remains toxic; SC asks panel to find 'a permanent solution'

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital was 339 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

'Major cities turned into slums': SC seeks action against encroachments

The Supreme Court expressed concern at continuing encroachments on government land and the slum problems in all big cities, and called for strict action by authorities

SC refuses confirmation to Bombay HC judge who gave 'skin-to-skin' verdict

The Supreme Court Collegium is learnt to have declined to recommend the name of Justice Pushpa Ganediwala, additional judge of the Bombay High Court, for appointment as a permanent judge

SC appoints two former judges as mediators for Lalit Modi, mother

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana okayed the names of former apex court judges Justices Vikramjit Sen and Kurian Joseph as mediators.

Supreme Court allows resumption of bullock cart race in Maharashtra

The apex court was hearing an application filed by the Maharashtra government which had sought that ban on bullock cart race in the state should be lifted as the same is going on in other states

SC Collegium approves appointment of 3 permanent judges for Bombay HC

The Collegium headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana, in a meeting held on December 14, took the decision

SC directs air quality panel to find permanent solution for Delhi pollution

The Supreme Court directed Commission for Air Quality Management to invite suggestions of the public and experts about a permanent solution to the problem of air pollution in Delhi-NCR

Concept of investigative journalism vanishing from media canvas: CJI Ramana

The concept of investigative journalism is "unfortunately" vanishing from the media canvas, "at least in the Indian context", Chief Justice of India NV Ramana said on Wednesday.CJI Ramana remark came while speaking at the launch of the book "Blood Sanders: The Great Forest Heist" authored by senior journalist Sudhakar Reddy Udumula, Senior Journalist."As a person whose first job was that of a journalist, I am taking the liberty to share a few thoughts on present-day media. The concept of investigative journalism is, unfortunately, vanishing from the media canvas. It is true at least in the Indian context. When we were growing up, we eagerly looked forward to newspapers exposing big scandals. The newspapers never disappointed us," CJI Ramana said.CJI Ramana also pointed out that in the past, the newspaper covering reports on scandals and misconduct was creating waves leading to serious consequences."Barring one or two, I do not recall any story of such magnitude in the recent years. ...

Money laundering law can't be used as weapon to jail people, says SC

Indiscriminate use of Prevention of Money Laundering Act by ED will affect the 'value' of legislation and it cannot be wielded as a weapon to put people behind bars, Supreme Court said on Wednesday.

Pornography case: SC gives relief from arrest to businessman Raj Kundra

Kundra approached the top court after the Bombay High Court on November 25 had refused his plea for anticipatory bail

SC upholds Delhi govt's decision to issue 4,261 new permits only to e-autos

Residents of Delhi are badly affected by the air pollution, undoubtedly a part of which is contributed by vehicles, says SC while dismissing Bajaj Auto's plea

NCLT, NCLAT can encourage, not direct settlements under IBC: SC

The bench said that settlements have to be encouraged because the ultimate purpose of the IBC is to facilitate the continuance and rehabilitation of a corporate debtor

SC allows double lane for Chardham road project over security concerns

The SC on Tuesday allowed double lane widening of roads for the Chardham project in view of security concerns.

'Who listens to AIR': SC pulls up Gujarat, Maha over Covid compensation

The bench queried whether there were adequate advertisements to inform people about the compensation scheme?

SC seeks response of Centre, Uber, Zomato on plea for gig workers' benefits

The plea by Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers has sought formulation of welfare schemes like health insurance, maternity benefits, pension, old age assistance, disability allowance