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GST council important focal point to foster federalism and democracy: SC

The Supreme Court Thursday said GST Council is not merely a constitutional body restricted to the indirect tax system in India but is also an important focal point to foster federalism and democracy

Hand can be weapon itself where fit person lands blow: SC in Sidhu case

The hand can also be a weapon by itself where a boxer, wrestler, lands a blow, the Supreme Court said on Thursday while imposing a sentence of imprisonment on cricketer Sidhu

1988 case: Sidhu gets 1-yr jail term, says 'will submit to majesty of law'

On December 27, 1988, Sidhu and one of his associates had allegedly hit one Gurnam Singh on his head, who later died

'Right to dignity': SC directs issuance of Aadhaar cards to sex workers

The Supreme Court passed its verdict directing issuance of Aadhaar cards to sex workers who were deprived of basic necessities and ration. They also stressed on maintaining due secrecy in the process

SC sentences Navjot Sidhu to one year imprisonment in 1988 road rage case

In its 2018 verdict, the apex court had reduced the sentence of Sidhu from three years imprisonment to Rs 1,000 fine.

SC grants Azam Khan Samajwadi Party leader interim bail in cheating case

The Supreme Court on Thursday granted interim bail to jailed Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan in a cheating case.

SC asks Varanasi court not to proceed with Gyanvapi hearing till May 20

On May 17, the top court had directed the district magistrate of Varanasi to ensure protection of an area inside the Gyanvapi-Shringar Gauri complex where a 'Shivling' is said to have been found

Set up pilot courts to deal with cheque bounce cases, orders Supreme Court

Supreme court orders establishment of pilot courts presided over by retired judges in five districts of five states that have the highest pendency of cheque bounce cases

Venerating the law

Supreme Court must ensure that 1992 is not repeated

Bank settlement proposal in NCLAT: Supertech management tells SC

The erstwhile management of realty firm Supertech on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that it has submitted a settlement proposal with Union Bank of India

Rajiv Gandhi assassination: SC orders release of convict after 31 years

In 2018, the Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict has submitted an early release plea to the Governor under Article 161

Rajiv Gandhi assassination: Stalin, others hail SC verdict on Perarivalan

Perarivalan was charged with procuring batteries for the bomb used in Gandhi's assassination. He was 19 years old when he was arrested

Supreme Court grants bail to Indrani Mukherjee in Sheena Bora murder case

The apex court noted that Indrani Mukherjee has been in custody for over six years and the trial seems unlikely to finish anytime soon in the Sheena Bora murder case.

Gyanvapi Mosque row: AIMPLB legal team to extend assistance to Muslim side

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) held an emergency meeting amid the ongoing row surrounding the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi

Gyanvapi mosque case: Secure 'shivling' area but don't stop namaz, says SC

SC directs DM, Varanasi to ensure protection of area where 'shivling' is said to be found in survey

SC disapproves of Centre's further verification of tribunal members

The Supreme Court on Tuesday disapproved of the Centre's practice to conduct additional verification of members chosen for the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), despite recommendation for the appointment by the Search and Selection Committee (SCSC).

LIVE news: CBIC extends April GST payment, return form filing dates

The due date of payment of tax for the month of April 2022 by taxpayers under QRMP scheme via GST PMT-06 has been extended till May 27, 2022

NOIDA not financial creditor but operational creditor under IBC: SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday held that the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA) is not a financial creditor but an operational creditor under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).

UP govt urges SC to reject Azam Khan's bail plea in land grabbing case

The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday opposed the bail plea of jailed Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, and termed him as a "land grabber" and a "habitual offender". Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, appearing for the Uttar Pradesh government, told a bench headed by Justice L Nageswara Rao that he has allegedly threatened the investigating officer in the land grabbing case. He is a land grabber. Private complaints have been filed against him.He is a habitual offender. Everything is forged by this person, the ASG told the bench also comprising Justices B R Gavai and A S Bopanna. The ASG said Khan is seeking interim bail which cannot be granted. There are cases against him which involve life imprisonment also. His antecedents must also be looked into as he is a habitual offender and a land grabber., he said, adding he might be a politician but he cannot get away from this. The top court told the ASG that the state government cannot grant him bail in one case and put him in ja

Noida: Supertech twin towers demolition deadline extended to Aug 28 by SC

The Supreme Court on Monday extended till August 28 the deadline for demolition of Supertech's twin 40-storey towers in its Emerald project in Noida, which have been held as illegal