Supreme Court seeks data from High Courts on status of cases pending under POCSO Act
Supreme Court: While hearing the plea seeking compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the parents of an eight-month old baby who was
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Aarushi-Hemraj Murder: CBI moves Supreme Court against acquittal of Rajesh and Nupur Talwar
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has moved to the Supreme Court against the Allahabad High Court verdict acquitting Rajesh and Nupur
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Passive Euthanasia is permissible; Human beings have a fundamental right to die with dignity: Supreme Court [Full Report]
Supreme Court: “Why should I fear death? If I am, then death is not. If death is, then I am not. Why
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Kerala High Court’s judgment annulling Hadiya’s marriage set aside by Supreme Court
Supreme Court: Setting aside the judgment of Kerala High Court that had annulled the marriage of Hadiya and Shafin Jahan, the 3-judge
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Aadhaar: No need to produce Aadhaar Number for registering in NEET or any other Examination [Read Order]
Supreme Court: After Senior Advocate Arvind Datar brought to the notice of the Court that the Central Board of Secondary Education (C.B.S.E.)
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 15]: Aadhaar not mandatory for NEET or other All India Entrance Exams; SC passes interim order
Senior Advocate Arvind Datar continued his submissions before the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and Dr. AK Sikri, AM Khanwilkar, Dr.
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 14]: Aadhaar is an entitlement like Passport. I may or may not obtain it: Arvind Datar
When the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and Dr. AK Sikri, AM Khanwilkar, Dr. DY Chandrachud and Ashok Bhushan, JJ, assembled
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INX Media Case: No interim protection from arrest to Karti Chidambaram
Supreme Court: The 3-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and AM Khanwilkar and Dr. DY Chandrachud, JJ refused to grant Karti Chidambaram, the
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 13]: In case authentication fails, the entitlements may be annulled, resulting in permanent disablement: Gopal Subramanium
On the 13th Day of the Aadhaar Hearing, Senior Advocate Gopal Subramanium consluded his arguments before the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 12]: Minimal, regulatory identification is fine but identification for availing rights is not: Gopal Subramanium
On the 12th Day of the Aadhaar Hearing, Senior Advocate Gopal Subramanium resumed his arguments before the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ
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Can a 3-judge bench overturn another 3-judge bench’s decision? No decision on S. 24 of 2013 Land Acquisition Law till SC decides
Supreme Court: In interesting turn of events, the 3-judge bench of Madan B. Lokur, Kurian Joseph and Deepak Gupta, JJ disagreed with
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Priya Prakash Varrier: Supreme Court stays all criminal proceedings against the “Oru Adaar Love” actress
Supreme Court: The 3-judge Bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and AM Khanwilkar and Dr. DY Chandrachud, JJ came to the rescue of actress
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Appellate Officer under Section 9 of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971 is not a persona designate but a pre-existing judicial authority
Supreme Court: Deciding the question as to whether the order passed by the City Civil Court in exercise of power under Section
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 11]: State is treating people like they are a flock of sheep: Gopal Subramanium
On the 11th Day of the Aadhaar Hearing, Senior Advocate Gopal Subramanium resumed his arguments before the 5-judge bench of Dipak Misra, CJ
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Section 21A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 cannot override State Debt Relief Acts on subject of relief from agricultural indebtedness
Supreme Court: Upholding the constitutional validity of Section 21A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Bench of RF Nariman and Navin
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Cauvery Water Dispute: Karnataka gets additional 14.75 TMC of water in light of availability of groundwater in Tamil Nadu
Supreme Court: Deciding the Cauvery Water Dispute that reportedly travels beyond 100 years, the bench of Dipak Misra, CJ and Amitava Roy
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Enforcement of an award can be filed anywhere in the country where such decree can be executed; No transfer required
Supreme Court: The bench of J. Chelameswar and SK Kaul, JJ held that the enforcement of an award through its execution can
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Aadhaar Hearing [Day 10]: My primary status is that of a citizen, not of an Aadhaar Card holder: Kapil Sibal
As the final hearing in the Aadhaar matter approached it’s 10th day, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal concluded his submissions before the 5-judge bench
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You are not doing any favour to the children by caring for them. Implement JJ Act: SC to Centre
Supreme Court: Showing dismay over the “tardy implementation” of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000 and the Juvenile
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Non-deposit of compensation under Section 31 of LA Act, 1894 does not result in lapse of acquisition under 2013 Act
Supreme Court: In the case where the Court was deciding the issue relating to interpretation of section 24 of the Right to
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