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Supreme Court of India: Highest judicial body in India
The Supreme Court of India is the supreme judicial authority and the highest court of the Republic of India. It is the final court of appeal for all civil and criminal cases in India. It also has the power of judicial review. The Supreme Court, which consists of the Chief Justice of India and a maximum of fellow 33 judges, has extensive powers in the form of original, appellate and advisory jurisdictions.

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Supreme Court Against Return to Paper Ballots? Key Insights from VVPAT Petition Hearing| Oneindia [Video]

Supreme Court Against Return to Paper Ballots? Key Insights from VVPAT Petition Hearing| Oneindia

The Supreme Court entertained petitions, including one from the Association for Democratic Reforms, advocating for cross-verification of votes with VVPAT. Amid deliberations, Justice Sanjiv Khanna..

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Lawyers’ letter to CJI: PM Modi reacts, calls ‘bullying’ typical of Congress culture | Oneindia [Video]

Lawyers’ letter to CJI: PM Modi reacts, calls ‘bullying’ typical of Congress culture | Oneindia

After approximately 600 lawyers sent a letter to the Chief Justice of India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a swipe at the Congress party on Thursday. "Using intimidation tactics is typical of..

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Electoral Bonds Disclosure: SC of India Warns SBI, Comply with Order or Face Contempt |Oneindia News [Video]

Electoral Bonds Disclosure: SC of India Warns SBI, Comply with Order or Face Contempt |Oneindia News

The Supreme Court dismissed the State Bank of India's plea for an extension to disclose electoral bond details, directing disclosure by March 12, 2024. This decision follows the court's ruling against..

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Don't be selective: SC warns petitioners over mob lynching and cow vigilantism plea

The Supreme Court directed petitioners to include all mob lynching cases, ensuring unbiased coverage. The court emphasized universal relief sought and deferred the hearing on rising vigilantism..
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Excise case: SC issues notice to ED on Delhi CM Kejriwal's appeal challenging his arrest


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Supreme Court judge's 'rip you apart' comment riles present, former judges

Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah's criticism of Uttarakhand govt's laxity in controlling Patanjali Ayurved ads, breaching SC orders, sparked concerns among ex-judges. Emphasizing high judicial conduct,..
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CJI-led bench tears into 2021 SC order in favour of Reliance Infrastructure

Reliance Infra, led by Anil Ambani, lost a Rs 8,000 crore award after SC's harsh ruling. The dispute over Delhi Metro's project took an unexpected turn, leaving the company empty-handed despite the..
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Patanjali misleading ads case: SC refuses to accept apology offered by Ramdev and Balkrishna, warns them of...

The court told the Uttarakhand government that it is not going to let it free in the case relating to the misleading advertisements of Haridwar-based Patanjali Ayurved."All complaints were forwarded to..
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SC seeks panel report on Great Indian Bustard by July 31

The Supreme Court of India forms a 7-member expert committee to identify the critical habitat of the endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB) and recommend a ban on overhead power lines. Emphasizing..
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Mukhtar’s son seeks nod to attend ‘fatiha’, SC issues notice to UP government

The Supreme Court will review the plea of jailed UP MLA Abbas Ansari, seeking to attend a special prayer ritual for his late father Mukhtar Ansari on April 10. Ansari's initial request for his father's..
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SC stays HC order declaring UP Madrassa Act 'unconstitutional'

Supreme Court stays Allahabad HC judgment regarding 17 lakh students in UP madrassas, expressing concerns over non-compulsory teaching of core subjects like maths, science, and social studies,..
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SC sets aside Bombay HC's order against Navneet Rana in caste certificate case

The Supreme Court provided a significant relief to BJP leader Navneet Rana in the caste certificate case by overturning the Bombay High Court's decision to cancel her certificate. The top court..
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AAP MP Sanjay Singh, in jail since October, gets bail from Supreme Court

AAP MP Sanjay Singh granted bail by Supreme Court in a money laundering case. Kejriwal, Sisodia, Jain in custody. ED did not contest. Bench clarifies no opinion on case merits. Rs 2 crore delivery..
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SC refuses to stop Hindu prayers in Gyanvapi Mosque, seeks response from Kashi Vishwanath Temple trustees

SC refused to stay the Hindu prayers in the southern cellar of the Gyanvapi mosque and sought a response from the Kashi Vishwanath Temple trustees on the plea of the mosque management committee.
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Governors should do their duty, not sit on bills: SC judge

Justice BV Nagarathna criticized governors for withholding bill assents, calling it embarrassing for courts. She condemned demonetisation for favoring hoarders over the common people, emphasizing the..
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EC releases electoral bonds data with alpha-numeric code

SBI submitted the data to the Election Commission on Thursday as per Supreme Court order.
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Delhi govt goes to SC, seeks release of 'illegally blocked' ₹3k cr DJB funds

Supreme Court entertained urgent hearing of Delhi govt's plea, led by Senior advocate A M Singhvi, to release Rs 3,000 crore for water supply by March 31, with potential plea acceptance post deadline.
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SC asks CAG to examine award of government contracts in Arunachal Pradesh to firms linked to CM's kin


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Citizenship Amendment Act: Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, seeks response by April 9

SC issues notice to Union government on 20-odd applications seeking stay of implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act and the Rules, which was notified on Mar 11. SC seeks response from Centre in..
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SC stays HC order nullifying election of Odisha Congress MLA

The Supreme Court has granted a stay on the Orissa High Court's decision to nullify Congress MLA Mohammed Moquim's election. The HC had cancelled his election citing suppression of criminal cases..
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SC refuses to stay rebel HP Cong MLAs’ disqualification


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SC refuses to stay Himachal Pradesh Speaker's order disqualifying rebel Congress MLAs

A bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta issued a notice to the office of the HP assembly speaker, Kuldeep Singh Pathania, and sought its response to the plea within four weeks. The..
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Money Laundering Case: SC rejects bail plea of AAP leader Satyendar Jain, asks to surrender

A bench of Justice Bela M Trivedi and Justice Pankaj Mithal dismissed the appeal filed by Jain. The court also rejected the bail plea of the other two co-accused Ankush and Vaibhav Jain.
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SC refuses to stay law on appointing CEC, ECs

Supreme Court on Friday expressed reservations before declining to stay Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act and pass..
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Supreme Court pulls up SBI, tells it to disclose bond numbers linking donors & parties

Supreme Court reprimands SBI for not disclosing alphanumeric numbers on electoral bonds to Election Commission. SBI faces contempt as ADR demands details. SC asserts authority with UK SC judges..
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NEET MDS 2024: SC refuses to postpone exams, extends internship cut-off date to...

The court denied orders to reschedule the exam from its original date. The court noted that close to 28,000 students are expected to take the exam.
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Electoral bonds: SC raps SBI for not disclosing bond numbers, seeks response by March 18

The Supreme Court today denounced the State Bank of India for failing to share complete data on electoral bonds, a scheme that allowed individuals and businesses to donate anonymously to political..
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Electoral bonds: Supreme Court takes exception to SBI not furnishing unique numbers

A 5-J bench led by CJI D Y Chandrachud, with three more judges from UK SC also sitting on the bench, said that they take exception to SBI not giving full details of electoral bonds to election..
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Sandeshkhali row: SC refuses to interfere with Calcutta HC order directing CBI probe

A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta, however, ordered expunging certain remarks and observations made against the state government and the police in the March 5 order of the high court.
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Electoral bonds case: 'What steps have you taken to disclose details of electoral bonds,' SC asks SBI

The State Bank of India has sought an extension till June 30 to disclose the details of each electoral bond encashed by political parties before the scheme was scrapped.
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Former Supreme Court Judge Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar appointed new Lokpal chairperson

Former Supreme Court judge A M Khanwilkar was appointed as the chairperson of the anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal.
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Eminent jurist and veteran senior SC advocate Fali S Nariman passes away at 95

He began his career as an advocate of the Bombay High Court in November 1950 and was later designated as a senior advocate in 1961.
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'Last 10 years is proof...': AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi hails SC verdict on electoral bond scheme

Asaduddin Owaisi, the President of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) has hailed the Supreme Court's decision striking down the electoral bonds scheme
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SC to pronounce verdict on validity of Electoral Bond today

The Electoral Bond scheme, which was notified by the government on January 2, 2018, was pitched as an alternative to cash donations made to political parties as part of efforts to bring in transparency..
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SC asks Delhi govt for timeline to remove AAP office on HC land

Taking offense to the Delhi government's unwillingness to remove the office of a political party that has encroached on the land given to the Delhi High Court, the Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered it..
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Appointment of deputy CMs not unconstitutional: Supreme Court

A bench of CJI D Y Chandrachud, and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said the deputy ministers are under Constitution just members of the council of ministers headed by the CM and nothing more...
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PM Modi to inaugurate diamond jubilee celebrations of Supreme Court today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Diamond Jubilee celebration of the Supreme Court of India on Sunday noon on the apex court premises.
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Justice PB Varale sworn-in as Supreme Court judge, apex court gets full strength

Karnataka high court Chief Justice P B Varale sworn in as a Supreme Court judge, filling the sole existing vacancy. The top court now has 34 judges, including three sitting judges from the Dalit..
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Four former Chief Justices of India make their tryst with divinity

Four ex-CJIs and seven former SC judges attended the Ayodhya consecration event, including CJI Ranjan Gogoi. Justice Khehar suggested a negotiated settlement to the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid..
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Of 5 Babri verdict judges, one to attend, one yet to take call

A Supreme Court bench of then CJI Ranjan Gogoi and Justices S A Bobde, D Y Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and S Abdul Nazeer had settled a more than 150-year-old Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute..
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Morbi victims' kin in SC, seek probe into drowning

Morbi tragedy victims file PIL in Supreme Court demanding constitution of SIT to probe Vadodara boat capsise incident. Tragedy Victims' Association highlights negligence of administration and demands..
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Retired judges of SC bench that delivered 2019 Ayodhya verdict invited to Ram temple event

Retired members of the SC constitution bench that delivered the 2019 Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid judgment have been invited to the Jan 22 consecration of the Ram temple. Apart from then CJI Ranjan..
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SC refuses to intervene in AIADMK’s leadership row, asks to go back to Madras HC


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SC refuses to interfere with AIADMK general council resolution expelling O Panneerselvam, his aides


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SC refuses to stay new law on appointment of CEC, ECs; issues notice to Centre

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to stay the new law that provides for appointment of the chief election commissioner and election commissioners by a panel excluding the Chief Justice of India. A..
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Women's reservation law: SC refuses to entertain plea by advocate

The Supreme Court rejected a plea seeking urgent implementation of the women's reservation law for a 33% quota in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The petitioner, advocate Yogamaya MG, was directed to..
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'It's about making our process more efficient and accountable': CJI Chandrachud on SC going paperless

Highlighting the shift towards a paperless Supreme Court, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud stressed on Thursday that the objective extends beyond environmental concerns, aiming to enhance the..
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This is what justice feels like, smiling for the first time in over 18 months, says Bilkis

Bilkis Bano wept tears of relief, hugged her children and admittedly smiled for the first time in over 18 months on Monday, describing the Supreme Court's verdict quashing the early release of the 11..
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'This is what justice feels like': Bilkis Bano after SC verdict


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Bilkis Bano case: Rahul Gandhi says SC verdict showed country who gives patronage to criminals

The SC on Monday said the Gujarat government abused its power in grating the remission to the men convicted in the Bilkis Bano case.
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PIL filed by Bilkis Bano challenging remission to convicts maintainable: Supreme Court


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NC president Farooq Abdullah welcomes SC order in Bilkis Bano case


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Bilkis Bano case: Supreme Court quashes Gujarat government's remission order for all 11 convicts

The Supreme Court on Monday quashed the Gujarat government's order in the Blikis Bano case. The court held that the state of Gujarat was not competent to pass the remission orders in the case. The..
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