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Supreme Court to Hear Pleas Challenging Waqf Amendment Bill

New Delhi : The Supreme Court of India is set to hear multiple petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2023, which was recently passed by both Houses of Parliament and is now awaiting Presidential assent. The bill, which proposes significant changes to the Waqf Act of 1995, has sparked strong opposition […]

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Supreme Court Stays High Court’s Demolition Orders in Punjab and Haryana

New Delhi : In a major relief to hundreds of residents in Gurugram’s upscale DLF Phases 1 to 5, the Supreme Court on Friday temporarily stayed the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s directive ordering the demolition of unauthorised constructions and the sealing of commercial establishments in the residential zones. The stay will be in effect […]

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SC Asks Petitioners to Move High Courts on Hindu Temple Control Cases

New Delhi, Apr 2 ,2025 – The Supreme Court on Tuesday instructed petitioners challenging the constitutional validity of various Hindu Religious Endowments laws in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and the Union Territory of Puducherry to seek relief from the respective High Courts. The petitions, some dating back to 2012, questioned the extent of government oversight […]

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Shambhu, Khanauri Borders Cleared of Farmers, Punjab Govt Informs SC

New Delhi : The Punjab Government today informed the Supreme Court that it has successfully cleared the protesting farmers from the Shambhu and Khanauri borders near Haryana, ensuring the free movement of traffic on the National Highway. Advocate General of Punjab Gurminder Singh conveyed this update to a bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice […]

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Supreme Court to Review Case of Burnt Currency at Judge Yashwant Varma’s Bungalow

The Supreme Court will hear a plea today seeking immediate action by the Delhi Police and a thorough investigation into the discovery of a large amount of burnt cash at the bungalow of Delhi High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma. According to the causelist published on the Supreme Court’s website, a bench of Justices Abhay […]

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Supreme Court Stays ‘Insensitive’ Observations of Allahabad High Court in Rape Case

New Delhi : The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday (March 26) stayed the controversial observations made in an order by the Allahabad High Court, which stated that merely grabbing a woman’s breast and pulling the string of a ‘pyjama’ does not constitute the offence of rape. A bench comprising Justices B.R. Gavai and Augustine […]

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SC Collegium proposes transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma to Allahabad High Court

New Delhi, Mar 21 ,2025: The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, has recommended the transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma from the Delhi High Court to his parent High Court in Allahabad. This decision follows a controversial report that has sparked discussions in legal circles. Justice Varma, who was […]

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SC Rules in Favor of Visually Impaired, Grants Equal Opportunity in Judiciary

New Delhi : In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court today ruled that visually impaired individuals cannot be denied the opportunity to serve in judicial services. The verdict, delivered by a bench comprising Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan, reinforces the principle of inclusivity and non-discrimination in public employment. The bench had reserved its […]

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Supreme Court Rebukes Ranveer Allahbadia Over Controversial Remarks

New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Tuesday provided relief to YouTube celebrity Ranveer Allahbadia by protecting him from arrest in connection with the controversial remarks made on Samay Raina’s ‘India’s Got Latent’ show. However, the apex court severely criticised his statements, emphasizing that such vulgar comments should be strongly condemned. The court expressed disapproval […]

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Rajya Sabha Receives Motion to Remove Justice Shekhar Yadav, Decision Rests with Chairman & Parliament

NEW DELHI, FEB 13, 2025: Hon’ble members I am seized often undated notice for motion received on 13 December 2024, bearing 55 purported signatures of the members of the Rajya Sabha seeking removal from office of Justice Shekhar Yadav of Allahabad High Court under Article 124(4) of the Constitution. The jurisdiction for the stated subject […]

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