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Govt should stop looking at telecom spectrum as just a source of revenue

A far-sighted government with the national interest in mind would determine that sectoral health, not its own revenue, is the major priority at this moment

Anil Agarwal's Vedanta wins case for $499-million arbitration award claim

Setback for govt as Supreme Court allows the company higher cost recovery for Ravva field

Supreme Court to begin hearing SBI's plea against Anil Ambani today

A banker said Ambani has objected to the SBI invoking personal guarantees under the Corporate Debtors Regulations, 2019

Supreme Court not in favour of opening separate bench outside Delhi: Govt

The idea of opening a separate bench of the apex court outside Delhi has not found favour with the Supreme Court of India, the government informed Parliament on Wednesday

Justice Bhushan Gavai to inaugurate e-filing website for consumer disputes

Initially, e-filing will be possible only for disputes

SC says need to regulate electronic media; govt bats for press freedom

There is a need to regulate the electronic media as most of the channels are running for TRPs, leading to more sensationalism, SC said even as the Centre batted for journalistic freedom

SC restrains Sudarshan TV from telecasting two episodes of 'Bindas Bol'

SC restrained Sudarshan TV from telecasting two episodes of 'Bindas Bol' programme, which are scheduled for today and tomorrow, saying it prime facie appears to vilify the Muslim community

Sasikala, aide of late TN CM Jayalalitha, may be released in Jan 2021

Her probable date of release may get extended to Feb, 2022 if the in-default fine is not paid

Make system of advance tax ruling more comprehensive: SC to Centre

The apex court gave this suggestion while hearing the case of the National Co-operative Development Corporation (NCDC)

SC to organise workshop to create awareness during Covid-19 pandemic

The workshop will be organized in collaboration with the Director, Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences, Delhi on Tuesday

Comments were founded on facts: Prashant Bhushan seeks review of conviction

Prashant Bhushan, in his review petition filed in the SC against his conviction and fine in a suo motu contempt of court case, said that his comments were made in good faith and founded on facts

No slum dwellers along railway tracks will be removed for now: Centre to SC

The Centre informed the Supreme Court that no slum dwellers along the 140 km length of railway tracks in Delhi would be removed till a final decision is taken by the government

Govt using sedition law to curb free speech, says former SC judge Lokur

The government is using the sedition law with an iron hand to curb free speech in an overreaction to people's opinion, former Supreme Court judge Justice M B Lokur said

Payment of fine doesn't mean acceptance of SC verdict: Prashant Bhushan

Activist-lawyer Prashant Bhushan said that paying of the token fine of Re 1 imposed on him by SC in a contempt case does not mean that he has accepted the verdict and would file a review petition

Senior Advocate Prashant Bhushan to submit Re 1 fine in contempt case today

Senior lawyer Prashant Bhushan, who was held guilty of contempt of court by the Supreme Court over two of his tweets and fined Re 1, on Monday said that he will submit the fine in the registry today

PIL in SC to help improve India's ranking on Corruption Perception Index

The plea has also sought a direction to the Law Commission to suggest steps to remove the menace of corruption, black money generation and 'benami' transaction

UCO Bank yet to undertake asset quality study, cites SC order for delay

UCO Bank MD and CEO A K Goel had earlier said the lender would like to ascertain its asset quality, once the moratorium period ceases on August 31

Manoj Tiwari calls for meeting over SC order to remove slums along tracks

The Supreme Court in its order on August 31 had ordered the removal of around 48,000 slums along the nearly 140-km railway tracks in Delhi within three months

Contempt conviction: Prashant Bhushan moves SC seeking right to appeal

The petition said the right of appeal is a fundamental right guaranteed under the Constitution

Over 1.5 mn to appear for NEET tomorrow amid strict Covid-19 precautions

A total of 1.59 million candidates have registered for the exam