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Plea in SC to nullify election results if maximum votes in favour of NOTA

A PIL seeking directions to the Election Commission to nullify the election results and hold fresh polls if maximum votes have been polled in favour of NOTA

Plea urges EC to nullify election results if NOTA gets most votes

A petition has been moved in the SC seeking directions to the Election Commission of India to nullify the election results and hold a fresh election if maximum votes have been polled in favour of NOTA

Moratorium: Forego interest on 8 categories of loans, SC tells govt

The Supreme Court Friday directed the government to ensure that all steps be taken to implement its decision to forego interest on eight specified categories of loans paid upto Rs two crore in view of the coronavirus pandemic. A bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan said the COVID-19 pandemic has not only caused serious threat to the health of the people but has also cast its shadow on the economic growth of the country as well as other countries in the entire world. The eight categories of loans are MSME (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises), Education, Housing, Consumer durable, Credit card, Automobile, Personal and Consumption. "Due to lockdown imposed by the Government of India in exercise of powers under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, there can be no denial that most of the businesses including private sector as well as public sector has been adversely affected. "For several months, large number of industries were not allowed to function and exemptions were granted only to .

SC refuses reservation in Super Specialty Medical Courses for 2020-21

The Supreme Court Friday refused to permit reservation to doctors for admission in Super Specialty Medical Courses for the academic year 2020-2021.

SC further extends by one week parole of Rajiv Gandhi assassination convict

The Supreme Court had, on November 23, also extended A G Perarivalan's parole by one week.

SC extends Arnab's interim bail, says criminal law can't be used as weapon

Supreme Court said the interim bail to journalist Arnab Goswami and two others in an abetment to suicide case will continue till the Bombay High Court disposes of their plea

SC dismisses Skoda Volkswagen's plea to quash FIR for emission cheat device

The Supreme Court Thursday dismissed a plea by Skoda Auto Volkswagen India challenging an FIR registered in Uttar Pradesh by a customer over the alleged use of cheat device in its diesel car

Skoda India's plea to quash FIR for alleged use of cheat device dismissed

On November 4, the SC had reserved the verdict on the plea saying as to why should not the investigation go on in the case.

Amaravati land scam case: SC stays Andhra Pradesh HC's gag order to media

The Supreme Court Wednesday stayed the Andhra Pradesh High Court direction restraining the media from publishing news regarding an FIR lodged on alleged irregularities in land transactions in Amaravati. A bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan said that the high court shall not decide till January last week the pending matter which relates to the alleged illegal land transactions in shifting of the state capital to Amaravati. The bench, also comprising Justices R S Reddy and M R Shah, refused to stay at this stage the other directions of the high court including the stay on probe into the FIR in the matter. The apex court passed the order while hearing an appeal filed by Andhra Pradesh government against the September 15 order of high court. The top court, which did not issue notice to chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on the appeal, sought responses from others including the Director General of Police of Andhra Pradesh and the state's former advocate general on whose plea the h

Centre, states can't have indefinite right over properties of citizens: SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that the Centre and state governments cannot have an indefinite or overriding right to continue occupying citizens' properties after acquiring them

AIFF moves SC, seeks extension of existing Executive Committee's term

All India Football Federation has moved an application before the Supreme Court seeking continuation of its existing executive committee beyond its term

SC mulling way to bring CCTV cameras to police stations to check abuse

We will have to pass orders which will ultimately set the system straight, a SC bench said.

Templeton moves SC against HC order on investor nod for scheme closure

Karnataka HC had said investors can receive money from cash-rich schemes if trustees' decision to wind up the schemes is held valid, but stayed its judgment for six weeks

Covid-19 situation 'grim': SC seeks report from state governments

Delhi has allowed 4th and 5th-year MBBS students to assist in Covid hospitals to meet manpower shortage.

SC says Covid situation worsened in Delhi, Guj, asks to file status reports

The Supreme Court asked the Centre and all states to file within two days status reports detailing steps taken to deal with the current COVID-19 situation

AG okays contempt proceedings against comedian Kunal Kamra over fresh tweet

The top law officer had last week granted consent for initiation of contempt proceedings against Kamra for his earlier tweets which allegedly criticised the Supreme Court

Loan moratorium is fiscal policy matter, we're on top of it: Centre to SC

The Centre told the SC that issue pertaining to loan moratorium is a fiscal policy matter and the government has taken various proactive steps keeping in mind different sectors.

Everybody can't be allowed to prescribe medicines for treatment, says SC

A bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to file counter affidavit within a week on the plea against the August 21 order of the high court

SC restores dismissed PIL challenging validity of Centre's farm laws

The laws came into being from September 27 after President Ram Nath Kovind's assent

Stimulus package for e-courts

Since the Budget season is coming soon, the central and state governments must consider the new costs of virtual courts