Jobs and admissions on the basis of fake caste certificates not valid
Supreme Court: The bench of J.S. Khehar, CJ and Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, J held that the Government jobs and admissions secured in
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Justice Karnan Matter: Detailed judgment out; 2 of the 7 judges acknowledge the need to debate the Judicial Appointments and Removal methods
Supreme Court: The 7-Judge Bench of Jagdish Singh Khehar, CJ and Dipak Misra, J. Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, Madan B. Lokur, PC Ghose
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Sahara Matter: No extension of deadline for payment of Rs. 552 crore
Supreme Court: The Court rejected the Sahara Group’s request to extend the 15.07.2017 deadline for realisation of Rs. 552.21 Crores Cheque. On 29.04.2017,
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Genuine Cases should be given another chance to deposit the demonetised notes
Supreme Court: The bench of J.S. Khehar, CJ and Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, J asked the Centre and the Reserve Bank of India
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2 Liquor vend owners to undergo life imprisonment for 37-year-old Kalanwali hooch tragedy
Supreme Court: In the 37-year-old Kalanwali hooch tragedy in which 36 people lost their lives and 44 people lost their eyesight after
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Right to redemption of mortgage is not absolute
Supreme Court: While hearing the matter relating to mortgagor’s right of redemption by appellant, the bench comprising of Navin Sinha and Ranjan
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No interim order in Aadhaar matter; People not having Aadhaar won’t be deprived of Govt. schemes till next date of hearing
Supreme Court refused to pass interim order in the Aadhaar matter, however, it clarified that those who don’t have Aadhaar Card won’t
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Wrong understanding of award does not amount to contempt of court
Supreme Court: The bench of Ranjan Gogoi and Navin Sinha. JJ., held that a wrong understanding of award does not amount to
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Vacation bench refuses to grant interim bail to Justice Karnan
Supreme Court: The vacation bench of D.Y. Chandrachud and S.K. Kaul, JJ refused to grant interim bail to Justice C.S. Karnan who was
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Remembering the judicial legacy of former CJI, Justice P.N. Bhagwati
Former Chief Justice of India, Justice P.N. Bhagwati passed away on 15.06.2017. He was 95. Appointed to the Supreme Court in July,
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Notice to Centre on Notification banning sale of cattle in animal markets
Supreme Court: The Court issued notice to the Central Government over the Notification issued by it banning the sale of cattle in
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CBSE directed to declare NEET results for admission to MBBS and BDS Courses; Madras HC’s order stayed
Supreme Court: Staying the order of the MAdras High Court that stayed the declaration of results of NEET examination for admission in
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Section 139AA of Income Tax Act, 1961 valid; Aadhaar-PAN linkage partially stayed till the Constitution Bench decision on Privacy Issue
Supreme Court: The bench of Dr. A.K. Sikri and Ashok Bhushan, JJ, upholding the validity of Section 139AA of Income Tax Act,
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Allahabad High Court’s order quashing institutional preference in AMU and BHU set aside
Supreme Court: In the judgment quashing Allahabad High Court’s decision in the matter relating to Institutional Preference, the Bench of Deepak Gupta
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Recognition of an institution cannot be rejected on mere technical defects
Supreme Court: In the case where recognition application of an institute for the year 2017-2018 was rejected by National Council for Teacher
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Bilkis Bano Case: Supreme Court says no to urgent hearing on IPS Officer RS Bhagora’s plea for stay of conviction
On 30.05.2017, the Supreme Court refused to stay the the conviction of IPS officer RS Bhagora in the Bilkis Bano Gangrape case and
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Babri Masjid Case: Bail granted to all 12 accused on personal bond of Rs. 50,000 each
On 30. 05. 2017, the Special CBI Court at Lucknow granted bail to all 12 accused including senior BJP Leaders L.K. Advani,
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In the absence of corroborative evidence, last seen theory cannot be made the basis of conviction
Supreme Court: The bench comprising of L.Nageswara Rao and Navin Sinha, JJ. held that in the absence of conclusive and consistent proof
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Supreme Court refuses urgent hearing on plea seeking cancellation of NEET held on May 7
Supreme Court refused urgent hearing of the plea seeking cancellation of National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) which was conducted on 07.05.2017. The Court said that since
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Rhetorical incantation of the words “goonda” or “prejudicial to maintenance of public order” not sufficient to invoke Preventive Detention
Supreme Court: In the case where the detenu was detained under the Telangana Prevention of Dangerous Activities of Bootleggers, Dacoits, Drug Offenders,
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