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Supreme Court strikes down 10.5% reservation for Vanniyars in Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court struck down the 10.5 per cent reservation provided to Vanniyars, a Most Backward Community (MBC) in Tamil Nadu, in government jobs and admission to educational institutions.

Supreme Court to resume physical hearing of cases from April 4

The Chief Justice added that on Monday and Friday, the court will provide links to the advocates for the virtual hearing, if they ask for it

Supreme Court orders status quo on 'mop-up' round of NEET-PG counselling

The apex court is hearing petitions filed by a group of doctors seeking to participate in mop-up round of NEET-PG 2021-22 counselling

Supreme Court to commence physical hearing of cases from April 4

The announcement from the CJI came before the commencement of proceedings in the top court for the day.

Mental, physical loss can't be computed in terms of money, says SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the mental and physical loss of a victim in a road accident cannot be computed in terms of money but there is no other way to compensate.

SC order on developmental projects applicable not just to SilverLine: HC

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday admitted it was wrong to stall the SilverLine project as pointed out by the Supreme Court.

Muslim Personal Law Board moves SC against Karnataka HC verdict on hijab

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Karnataka High Court judgment, which upheld the ban on hijab in classrooms

Post office held liable for fraud by its official

The Supreme Court noted that KVP Rules, 1988, and the Post Office Savings Bank Manual mandate payments exceeding Rs 20,000 be made via cheque in holder's favour

National commission will ask Kejriwal to explain 'children's homes' remark

In the video clip, Kejriwal is heard saying that till now, children were 'grabbed' and put in child care homes where they were not taken care of properly prompting them to run away

The spirit of laws and the spirit of the times

It's the freedom of individual choice because there will never be a zeitgeist that limits it

Industry need not be shut over lack of prior green nod: Supreme Court

An industry contributing to country's economy and providing livelihood need not be shut only on grounds of technical irregularity of not obtaining prior environmental clearance, the Supreme Court said

SC refuses to entertain plea seeking disclosure of PM-Cares Fund

The Supreme Court Friday refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction to the Centre to disclose accounts, activity and expenditure details of the PM-Cares Fund and make it open for audit

Hijab ban: SC refuses urgent hearing on pleas against HC verdict

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta submitted that they are repeatedly mentioning the matter

SC transfers to CBI probe against ex-police commissioner Param Bir Singh

SC refuses to revoke suspension of former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh, says future FIRs too will be transferred to CBI

Covid-19 deaths: SC allows Centre to conduct inquiry into fake claims

The Supreme Court Thursday permitted the Centre to conduct an inquiry into fake claims for ex-gratia compensation meant for family members of those who have lost their lives due to Covid-19. A bench of Justices M R Shah and B V Nagarathna said the government can verify 5 per cent of claims in four states -- Maharashtra, Kerala, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh -- where the gap between number of claims and recorded deaths was wide. The top court also set a period of 60 days which would be given to all such persons who are eligible as on date to apply for the ex-gratia compensation and 90 days shall be given to the future claimants. The Centre had earlier filed an application seeking a deadline of four weeks for claiming ex gratia payment from authorities on the death of kin due to COVID-19. The court had earlier expressed concern over fake claims for getting ex gratia compensation of Rs 50,000, meant for family members of those who have lost their lives due to COVID-19, saying it had neve

Hijab ban: SC refuses urgent hearing on pleas against Karnataka HC verdict

The Supreme Court refused to accord urgent hearing on the pleas challenging the Karnataka High Court verdict which dismissed the petitions seeking permission to wear hijab inside the classroom

SC asks Bihar to file action taken report in Muzaffarpur shelter home case

The Supreme Court Wednesday directed the Bihar government to file an action taken report in connection with Muzaffarpur shelter home sexual assault case.

SC reserves order on disclosure of Covid vaccine clinical trial data

The Supreme Court reserved its order on a PIL seeking public disclosure of COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial data and post-vaccination data

SC permits registration of BS-VI diesel public utility vehicles

The top court also dealt with a plea seeking relaxation for sale of BS-IV vehicles in J&K on account of the curfew and internet suspension imposed in 2019 following the abrogation of Article 370

Will list as early as possible: SC on Amazon plea to preserve FRL assets

Earlier, Amazon had apprehended the 'disappearance' of assets and sought an interim order from the top court to ensure the preservation of assets of Future Retail Ltd