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'Major cities turned into slums': SC seeks action against encroachments

The Supreme Court expressed concern at continuing encroachments on government land and the slum problems in all big cities, and called for strict action by authorities

'Major cities turned into slums': SC seeks action against encroachments
Updated On : 17 Dec 2021 | 7:07 AM IST

SC refuses confirmation to Bombay HC judge who gave 'skin-to-skin' verdict

The Supreme Court Collegium is learnt to have declined to recommend the name of Justice Pushpa Ganediwala, additional judge of the Bombay High Court, for appointment as a permanent judge

SC refuses confirmation to Bombay HC judge who gave 'skin-to-skin' verdict
Updated On : 17 Dec 2021 | 7:05 AM IST

SC appoints two former judges as mediators for Lalit Modi, mother

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana okayed the names of former apex court judges Justices Vikramjit Sen and Kurian Joseph as mediators.

SC appoints two former judges as mediators for Lalit Modi, mother
Updated On : 17 Dec 2021 | 2:02 AM IST

Supreme Court allows resumption of bullock cart race in Maharashtra

The apex court was hearing an application filed by the Maharashtra government which had sought that ban on bullock cart race in the state should be lifted as the same is going on in other states

Supreme Court allows resumption of bullock cart race in Maharashtra
Updated On : 16 Dec 2021 | 3:48 PM IST

SC Collegium approves appointment of 3 permanent judges for Bombay HC

The Collegium headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana, in a meeting held on December 14, took the decision

SC Collegium approves appointment of 3 permanent judges for Bombay HC
Updated On : 16 Dec 2021 | 2:07 PM IST

SC directs air quality panel to find permanent solution for Delhi pollution

The Supreme Court directed Commission for Air Quality Management to invite suggestions of the public and experts about a permanent solution to the problem of air pollution in Delhi-NCR

SC directs air quality panel to find permanent solution for Delhi pollution
Updated On : 16 Dec 2021 | 1:15 PM IST

Concept of investigative journalism vanishing from media canvas: CJI Ramana

The concept of investigative journalism is "unfortunately" vanishing from the media canvas, "at least in the Indian context", Chief Justice of India NV Ramana said on Wednesday.CJI Ramana remark came while speaking at the launch of the book "Blood Sanders: The Great Forest Heist" authored by senior journalist Sudhakar Reddy Udumula, Senior Journalist."As a person whose first job was that of a journalist, I am taking the liberty to share a few thoughts on present-day media. The concept of investigative journalism is, unfortunately, vanishing from the media canvas. It is true at least in the Indian context. When we were growing up, we eagerly looked forward to newspapers exposing big scandals. The newspapers never disappointed us," CJI Ramana said.CJI Ramana also pointed out that in the past, the newspaper covering reports on scandals and misconduct was creating waves leading to serious consequences."Barring one or two, I do not recall any story of such magnitude in the recent years. ...

Concept of investigative journalism vanishing from media canvas: CJI Ramana
Updated On : 16 Dec 2021 | 9:21 AM IST

Money laundering law can't be used as weapon to jail people, says SC

Indiscriminate use of Prevention of Money Laundering Act by ED will affect the 'value' of legislation and it cannot be wielded as a weapon to put people behind bars, Supreme Court said on Wednesday.

Money laundering law can't be used as weapon to jail people, says SC
Updated On : 16 Dec 2021 | 12:45 AM IST

Pornography case: SC gives relief from arrest to businessman Raj Kundra

Kundra approached the top court after the Bombay High Court on November 25 had refused his plea for anticipatory bail

Pornography case: SC gives relief from arrest to businessman Raj Kundra
Updated On : 15 Dec 2021 | 6:53 PM IST

SC upholds Delhi govt's decision to issue 4,261 new permits only to e-autos

Residents of Delhi are badly affected by the air pollution, undoubtedly a part of which is contributed by vehicles, says SC while dismissing Bajaj Auto's plea

SC upholds Delhi govt's decision to issue 4,261 new permits only to e-autos
Updated On : 15 Dec 2021 | 2:38 PM IST

NCLT, NCLAT can encourage, not direct settlements under IBC: SC

The bench said that settlements have to be encouraged because the ultimate purpose of the IBC is to facilitate the continuance and rehabilitation of a corporate debtor

NCLT, NCLAT can encourage, not direct settlements under IBC: SC
Updated On : 14 Dec 2021 | 9:10 PM IST

SC allows double lane for Chardham road project over security concerns

The SC on Tuesday allowed double lane widening of roads for the Chardham project in view of security concerns.

SC allows double lane for Chardham road project over security concerns
Updated On : 14 Dec 2021 | 12:55 PM IST

'Who listens to AIR': SC pulls up Gujarat, Maha over Covid compensation

The bench queried whether there were adequate advertisements to inform people about the compensation scheme?

'Who listens to AIR': SC pulls up Gujarat, Maha over Covid compensation
Updated On : 13 Dec 2021 | 8:49 PM IST

SC seeks response of Centre, Uber, Zomato on plea for gig workers' benefits

The plea by Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers has sought formulation of welfare schemes like health insurance, maternity benefits, pension, old age assistance, disability allowance

SC seeks response of Centre, Uber, Zomato on plea for gig workers' benefits
Updated On : 13 Dec 2021 | 2:36 PM IST

SC asks air quality commission to decide on lifting construction ban

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the CAQM to examine various intervening applications seeking lifting of construction ban and relaxation on industrial restrictions within a week.

SC asks air quality commission to decide on lifting construction ban
Updated On : 10 Dec 2021 | 2:58 PM IST

Amazon-Future case: SC to hear Future Group's plea on Jan 11

The court again expressed displeasure on Wednesday over the written notes submitted by Future Group

Amazon-Future case: SC to hear Future Group's plea on Jan 11
Updated On : 09 Dec 2021 | 1:36 AM IST

2002 riots: Didn't try to implicate ex-chief minister, Zakia Jafri tells SC

Zakia Jafri, who has alleged larger conspiracy in the 2002 Gujarat riots, told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that she had not tried to implicate the then state chief minister at any stage

2002 riots: Didn't try to implicate ex-chief minister, Zakia Jafri tells SC
Updated On : 08 Dec 2021 | 8:48 PM IST

Valuation of trees: SC asks committee to submit report within four weeks

The Supreme Court asked an expert committee, constituted by the apex court to develop a set of scientific and policy guidelines which would govern the decision making regarding cutting of trees

Valuation of trees: SC asks committee to submit report within four weeks
Updated On : 08 Dec 2021 | 8:00 PM IST

Tripura violence: SC stays proceedings against journalists and media house

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the criminal proceedings against two women journalists and media house booked by the Tripura police for their reporting on alleged communal violence in the State

Tripura violence: SC stays proceedings against journalists and media house
Updated On : 08 Dec 2021 | 7:12 PM IST

SC defers hearing on plea against road blockade by protesting farmers

"In view of certain recent developments, it is jointly requested that the matter may be deferred. List on January 11, 2022," the bench said.

SC defers hearing on plea against road blockade by protesting farmers
Updated On : 07 Dec 2021 | 7:29 PM IST