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Despite SC bail order, stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui still in jail

Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui failed to walk out of jail on Saturday despite the Supreme Court granting him bail as prison officials cited a warrant issued by a Prayagraj court against him.

SC asks BMC to decide Sonu Sood's plea for regularisation of structure

The bench, during the hearing, orally observed that no coercive action be taken against Sood until the civic authorities decide on his application for regularisation

SC farm panel holds consultations with state govt, private mandi operators

The Supreme Court-appointed committee on Friday said it held consultations with the heads of state marketing boards, private mandi operators and food parks from 10 states

UPSC exam: Extra chance allowed to those who missed last attempt in 2020

The one-time relaxation will benefit over 3,300 students without even increasing the age-limit

SC refuses to entertain plea against new WhatsApp privacy policy

A plea had sought a direction to have WhatsApp roll back its new privacy policy on grounds that it is allegedly violative of laws and can impact the country's security

SC grants interim bail to comedian Munawar Faruqui in case lodged in MP

Faruqui and four others were arrested on January 1 following a complaint by a BJP MLA's son that alleged objectionable remarks about Hindu deities and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were passed by him

Skin to skin contact: NCW moves Supreme Court against Bombay HC verdict

The top court had also issued notice to Maharashtra government and permitted the Attorney General to file an appeal against the January 19 verdict of the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court

SC to Friday hear comedian Faruqui's plea against HC order denying him bail

Faruqui is accused of hurting religious sentiments

SC orders Rs 9,122 cr payment to investors in Franklin's six shut schemes

SBI MF entrusted with disbursing amount, money to be paid in 20 days and parties can move applications in case of difficulties arising out of the process

Subramanian Swamy asks SC for CBI probe into RBI official's role in scams

Files PIL in top court, claims the officials have been actively conniving and gravely violating their statutory duties

WhatsApp reply sought on plea for non-sharing of UPI data with 3rd parties

The Supreme Court asked WhatsApp to file response on a plea seeking a direction to the RBI and the NPCI to ensure that data collected on UPI platforms is not shared with parent firm or any third party

SC seeks govt's response on plea seeking law to regulate social media

Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea seeking framing of law to regulate social media platforms and make them responsible for spreading fake news and hate speeches

Over-the-top anger

Tandav is the most recent addition to a wave of bolder, more controversial Indian series that have met with a backlash from the right-wing groups and politicians

Criticism of courts is growing, everyone at it: SC on comic's contempt case

SC gave three weeks to comic artist Rachita Taneja to file her reply on a plea seeking contempt action for her allegedly objectionable tweets against the judiciary

Kunal Kamra defends his tweets in SC, says irreverence essential tool

The comedian said that he believes that there is growing culture in intolerance in this country, where taking offence is seen as a fundamental right

Why not curb instigating TV programmes: Supreme Court to Centre

The apex court stressed upon the need for "fair and truthful" reporting and said that problem arises when it is used to agitate others

Have no responsibility to audit members of UPI ecosystem: RBI tells SC

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its affidavit filed in the top court, also said that the matters related to "data privacy and data sharing" come under the domain of the central government

Nepal Supreme Court summons PM K P Oli in contempt cases

The Nepal Supreme Court on Thursday ordered Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli to appear before it within the next seven days with a written response to the cases of contempt of court filed against him.

SC turns 71, says has been protecting rights, liberties of citizens

SC, which on Thursday completed 71 years of its functioning, said it faced one of the major and unprecedented challenges in 2020 due to the wide spread of highly contagious coronavirus

SC notice to Centre on plea for autonomous regulator to appraise projects

SC sought response from the Centre on a plea seeking direction for constituting an autonomous and independent national regulator for appraising projects and enforcing environmental conditions