New Delhi, Apr 12: The Supreme Court today asked a Gujarat trial court to expedite recording of evidence of prosecution witnesses in a sexual assault case lodged by two Surat-based sisters against self-styled godman Asaram. A bench comprising Chief Justice J S Khehar and Justices DY Chandrachud and S K Kaul asked the Surat trial […]
New Delhi, Mar 24: Questioning the failures of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in implementing the witness protection schemes till now, the Supreme Court today asked them to give security to the witnesses in rape cases against Asaram. “It’s high time now, why are you not implementing the witness protection scheme. The witnesses in criminal cases […]
New Delhi : The Supreme Court today (March 21) said fresh attempts must be made by all parties concerned to find a solution to the Ayodhya temple dispute which is a “sensitive” and “sentimental matter”. A bench headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar said that such religious issues can be solved through negotiations and […]
New Delhi, The Supreme Court clarified that the audience need not stand when the National Anthem is played as a part of the storyline of a film, newsreel or documentary (Feb 14). A bench of Justices Dipak Misra and R Banumathi made this clear after one of the petitioners said that the apex court should […]
New Delhi: It is the woman’s “choice” to either have a baby, or abort or prevent pregnancy. It is her right. says Supreme Court judge A K Sikri. The judge was speaking on the state of affairs relating to women’s reproductive rights and the dominant role played by the menfolk and the family in imposing their […]
New Delhi : While enemy property should go to the State, what constitutes ‘enemy property’ is a sensitive issue and it is for Parliament and not the court to debate the issue, the Supreme Court today said (Feb 6). A bench comprising Chief Justice J S Khehar and Justice N V Ramana said that it […]
New Delhi: The stand is clear. If Maulvis cannot grant legally valid divorces, neither can Church authorities. Most Christians believe that it’s an academic question. They maintain that civil laws passed by parliament cannot be overshadowed by personal laws. Civil Court is greater than church Court. But, some ask, if religious marriages are accepted as […]
New Delhi: It may be a dog’s life, but he’s got a right to live it! Culling and extermination are two different things, so stop bitching about being bitten by carnivorous canines! “Stray dogs have a right to live,” was how the Supreme Court reacted sharply today when a submission was made that such canines […]
New Delhi: No more beer in the pubs along the national highway! The Supreme Court has ordered all liquor shops along National and State Highways closed. Now, Shillong bound travellers, no longer can you stagger in to Stagger Inn to slake your thirsty tonsils with a cool draught of chilled beer! The Supreme Court on […]
New Delhi: The Supreme Court (Dec 9) modified its order on the National Anthem and exempted physically handicapped persons from standing before screening of a movie in cinema halls across the nation, says a PTI report. It also clarified that doors of theatres need not be bolted when the National Anthem is played. The order was […]
New Delhi: The Supreme Court frowns upon dangerous driving. It wants to know what the government is doing about addressing the problem of rash and negligent driving. People should fear the law whether they “like it or not”, the Supreme Court today said while favouring harsher punishment for rash and negligent driving. A bench of […]
Legal experts have reacted differently to the Supreme Court order directing cinema halls to play the national anthem before screening to “instill committed patriotism and nationalism”. Some legal experts term it as “judiciary’s over-enthusiasm” and others say playing it and respecting it won’t cause any harm. While former Attorney General and noted lawyer Soli Sorabjee […]
