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New Delhi: The Centre on Tuesday informed the Supreme Court that it has decided to establish a dedicated National Investigation Agency court in every state and Union territory. In states with a high caseload, such as Kerala with more than 10 cases related to the banned PFI, more than one NIA court will be set up. Submitting a status report, Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati said Kerala would have multiple NIA courts due to the volume of cases, particularly those linked to the banned ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) will file a fresh charge sheet against Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi apart from others as it has taken cognisance of the latest Delhi Police FIR filed in the National Herald money laundering case, officials said Tuesday. Earlier in the day, a trial court here refused to take cognisance of a charge sheet filed by the federal probe agency in April against the mother-son duo apart from some others. The court said the rejection was made on the g ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear a petition challenging an order passed by the Kerala High Court, which issued a slew of guidelines, including asking clinical establishments to prominently display a list of the services offered and package rates. The matter came up for hearing before a bench of justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta. The plea has been filed by the Kerala Private Hospitals Association and one Hussain Koya Thangal. The bench issued a notice to the Kerala go ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) will file a fresh charge sheet against Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi apart from others as it has taken cognisance of the latest Delhi Police FIR filed in the National Herald money laundering case, officials said Tuesday. Earlier in the day, a trial court here refused to take cognisance of a charge sheet filed by the federal probe agency in April against the mother-son duo, apart from some others. The court said the rejection was made on the ...Read More >
Guwahati, Dec 16: The Supreme Court on Monday questioned why the entire available leaked audio clips, which a plea alleged pointed to the role of former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh in the 2023 ethnic violence, were not sent for forensic examination. The top court said it was "little disturbed" by the affidavit filed on behalf of the petitioners on November 20 that "states to the effect that only select clippings were sent". The court asked the government authorities why the entire ava ...Read More >
The Manipur violence that began in May 2023 claimed 260 lives ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * The Supreme Court questioned why full leaked audio clips of Biren Singh were not sent to the lab * The petitioner stated only select audio clippings were sent to Gujarat's National Forensic Sciences University * NFSU reported the audio clips were tampered with and unfit for forensic voice comparison Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Supreme Court on December 15 questioned the manner in which leaked audio recordings linked to the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence were handled during forensic examination, expressing concern that investigators forwarded only selected portions despite having access to the complete material. A Bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kumar and Alok Aradhe took note of an affidavit dated November 20 filed on behalf of the petitioners, which stated that only certain excerpts of the recordings we ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday questioned why the entire set of leaked audio clips, which a petition alleged pointed to the role of former Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh in the 2023 ethnic violence, was not sent for forensic examination. The apex court said it was "a little disturbed" by an affidavit filed on behalf of the petitioners on November 20, which stated that only select audio clippings had been sent for forensic analysis. A Bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kumar and Al ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Expressing dismay over the Madhya Pradesh high court order condoning delay of over four years on the state govt's part to file an appeal, the Supreme Court has said it "wonders" whether the high court was aware about law laid down by the apex court on condonation of delay, and quashed the order.The Limitation Act states that appeals must be filed within specific timeframes, and if not, a petitioner would have to request condonation, or pardon, for the delay before the court concerned ...Read More >
The Court demanded a tangible, implementable response to the deteriorating air quality. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday told the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and state authorities in the National Capital Region (NCR) to come up with a clear, time-bound, and "actionable" strategy to address Delhi's recurring air pollution crisis. Heading the Bench, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the Court could "not sit idle" while severe pollution continued to affect millions. H ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Refusing to comment on farm fires' impact on Delhi air, the Supreme Court said on Monday that it cannot remain a mute spectator or sit "idle" while the air in the National Capital turns toxic, affecting millions of people. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi asked the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to submit a report within a week on an "actionable" strategy to address the recurring air crisis and highl ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said the air pollution issue in the Delhi-NCR cannot be treated as a "customary" case to be listed only during the winter months, noting that it will be taken twice in a month to find out short and long-term solutions to the menace. In a significant shift from the usual narrative, a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said, "The issue of stubble burning should not unnecessarily become a political issue or an issue of ego." ...Read More >
Supreme Court seeks holistic solution as counsel cites emergency-level emissions, faulty detection and urgent need to shift sowing cycles. The Supreme Court on Monday, while hearing a plea on stubble burning that has worsened air quality in Delhi-NCR, said the Centre must craft a long-term pollution-control plan that brings all stakeholders on board. "The solution cannot be just imposing restrictions for one or two months, but should be long-term," noted Chief Justice BR Gavai. Gavai added me ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 19 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed that construction workers out of work since the implementation of GRAP-3 in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, must be provided a subsistence allowance. Hearing the air pollution case, a bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai also directed the governments of the aforesaid states to implement preventive measures to reduce air pollution and to ensure that their reviews are regularly conducted. The Supre ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 19 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to consider directing schools in Delhi-NCR to postpone open air sports competitions planned in November and December to "safer months" keeping in mind air pollution levels. A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran said the issue of severe air pollution crisis in Delhi-National Capital Region needed a pro-active approach and the top court should hear the ca ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 17 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Delhi government to file an affidavit detailing the nature of the equipment and its efficiency in measuring the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital. A bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justices Vinod Chandran and NV Anjaria ordered, "Let GNCTD file an affidavit explaining the nature of equipment being used and their efficiency to gauge AQI monitors. Please bring it the day after tomorrow." Senior ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Monday told the Centre to come up with a "long-term strategy" to tackle Delhi-NCR's recurring air pollution crisis. A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai directed the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) and the Delhi government to file a detailed plan, making it clear that the national Capital cannot continue to rely on short-term responses every winter. "You can give suggestions, but the ...Read More >
New Delhi (India), November 13 (ANI): The Central government informed the Supreme Court on Thursday that the investigation into the Air India Ahmedabad crash is being conducted by Indian authorities, in accordance with the mandate laid down by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). The Solicitor General of India (SGI) Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, submitted that the victims of the crash include foreign nationals as well. This, Mehta added, requires the investigation to ...Read More >
It is learnt that the Ministry informed the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) last week that it may "consider" resumption of the MGNREGS in West Bengal under "special conditions" Days after a setback in the Supreme Court, the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has decided to consider resumption of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) in West Bengal under "special conditions", The Indian Express has learnt. Implementation of the scheme in the state was suspended ...Read More >
Kolkata, Nov 7 (PTI) The Calcutta High Court on Friday directed the Centre to immediately implement the MGNREGA scheme in West Bengal, while granting four weeks' time to file an affidavit regarding payment of arrears to beneficiaries. Passing an interim order, a division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Partha Sarathi Sen said, "So far as payment of arrears is concerned, four weeks' time is granted to the Centre and other respondents to file their affidavit-in-opposi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Complying with earlier directions, the Chief Secretaries of States and Union Territories appeared before the SC and tendered an 'unconditional apology' for not filing a compliance affidavit on the menace of stray dog bites. Taking into record the appearance of the Chief Secretaries, a three-judge special bench of the apex court, headed by Justice Vikram Nath, comprising Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice N V Anjaria, said it will pass appropriate directions on November 7 in the case. ...Read More >
The Supreme Court has rejected requests by top bureaucrats seeking to appear virtually in the stray dogs matter for the second day in a row. The chief secretaries of all states and Union territories, except West Bengal and Telangana, must be present in the court on November 3, it asserted, lambasting the officials for "sleeping" on the court's directions. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta had requested that the top officials be exempted from physical appearance. But Justice Vikram Nath turned down ...Read More >
In a recent development, Delhi Police have challenged the request for bail from Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, and others implicated in the infamous 2020 Delhi riots. Authorities argue that these individuals have been obstructing justice and allegedly orchestrated a plot against the nation. The Supreme Court has previously admonished the police for their delays in addressing the case. Opposing the bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima and three others booked fo ...Read More >
Supreme Court said the government must ensure that insurance companies settle the valid claims. New Delhi: The society will not forgive the judiciary if it doesn't take care of doctors and stand for them, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday while reserving its judgment on a plea against non-inclusion of doctors and health workers who lost their lives battling Covid-19 at private clinics, dispensaries, and non-recognised hospitals in insurance policies. A bench comprising Justices P S Narasimha ...Read More >
The Supreme Court will hear bail pleas on Monday for activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others in a UAPA case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots. This follows the Delhi High Court's denial of bail, which stated that "conspiratorial" violence under the guise of protests cannot be permitted. The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima and Meeran Haider in the UAPA case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the February 20 ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday deferred to October 31 hearing on bail pleas of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima and Meeran Haider in the UAPA case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the February 2020 riots in Delhi. A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N V Anjaria adjourned the matter after Additional Solicitor General S V Raju sought time. Raju sought two weeks time to file reply in the case but the top court said it would hear the matter on Friday. "Frankly ...Read More >
The Supreme Court has labelled the encroachment of Rajasthan Housing Board lands an "absolute rank scam," alleging connivance from top to bottom. Justices noted numerous High Court orders against regularizing illegal constructions. The bench expressed strong disapproval while hearing the state's plea, warning of demolition if necessary. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday said encroachment of lands acquired for the Rajasthan Housing Board was an "absolute rank scam" in which everyone, right ...Read More >
Mysuru/Bengaluru: Hours after IT-BT minister Priyank Kharge Wednesday shared a video of a phone call in which an unidentified man, claiming affiliation with RSS, allegedly abused him in Hindi, home minister G Parameshwara said the govt has ordered an investigation. "We will find out who threatened the minister. We will identify the source," Parameshwara said. "A minister has the right to share his opinions. Threatening him for this is unacceptable. Action will be taken. Though tracking callers i ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a severe setback to the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Bombay High Court on Wednesday declared the arrest of ex-Vasai-Virar Municipal Commissioner (VVMC) Anilkumar Pawar as "illegal", holding that the agency lacked "tangible material" to justify his detention. The court directed Pawar's immediate release and rejected the ED's plea to stay its order. A bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad quashed the arrest and remand orders passed by the designated ...Read More >
The Supreme Court has ordered former SIB chief T Prabhakar Rao to provide his iCloud password to Telangana police in the presence of forensic experts. The court extended his interim protection from coercive action, while the Solicitor General alleged his non-cooperation and destruction of evidence. Rao's counsel refuted these claims, calling the investigation politically motivated. The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed former chief of Special Intelligence Bureau (SIB) in Telangana T Prabhakar R ...Read More >
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