Supreme Court lifts HC stay on Ram Rahim's trial in 2015 Bargari sacrilege cases
New Delhi/IBNS: In a blow to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the Supreme Court on Friday lifted the Punjab and Haryana High Court's stay on the trial against the self-styled godman in 2015 Bargari sacrilege cases, media reports said.
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court Collegium has altered its previous recommendation for the appointment of four High Court Chief Justices, media reports said.
High Court refrains Karnataka govt from sealing shops for non-compliance of Kannada signboard rule
Bengaluru/IBNS/UNI: The Karnataka High Court has passed an interim order directing the state government to refrain from sealing any shop or commercial establishment for non-compliance with the 60 percent Kannada signage rule.
Cases against MPs and MLAs: Supreme Court's guidelines to HCs to monitor early disposal
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court in its order on Thursday passed a slew of directions for speedy disposal of criminal cases against MPs (Members of Parliament) and MLAs (Members of Legislative Assembly) and directed state High Courts to keep track and monitor proceedings in such cases to ensure time bound completion of trial.
Justice Ritu Bahri makes history as Punjab and Haryana High Court’s first woman acting Chief Justice
In a historic moment for the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Justice Ritu Bahri has been appointed as the acting Chief Justice, marking the first time in its storied history that a woman has held this esteemed position.
Andhra High Court reserves judgment on quash petition of Chandrababu Naidu in money laundering case
Vijayawada/IBNS/UNI: The Andhra Pradesh High Court heard the arguments on the quash petition, filed by former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, on Tuesday and reserved its judgment on the same.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday transferred all petitions pending in front of the High Courts seeking recognition of same-sex marriage in India.
Supreme Court rejects plea seeking details of HC Chief Justices' elevation
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a plea seeking a direction to disclose the details under the Right to Information (RTI) Act of a Collegium meeting in which the decisions were taken to elevate two High Court Chief Justices to the top court.
Kashmir: After a halt for over 10 years, HC allows Nadimarg Kashmiri Pandit massacre trial
Srinagar/UNI: The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Saturday allowed the revision petition of J&K Police in the 2003 Nadimarg Kashmiri Pandit massacre case.
Karnataka hijab ban challenged in Supreme Court after high court upholds it
Bengaluru/IBNS: The Karnataka High Court's ruling that hijab is not an essential religious practice and upholding the ban of such headscarves inside the classroom has been challenged in the Supreme Court.
Heavy casualties in Himachal landslides: HC issues notice to Centre to take necessary action
Shimla/UNI: Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued notices to the Centre and State Governments and the National Highway Authority of India, in a matter seeking directions to the authorities concerned to take necessary measures for prevention of occurring landslides in the state.
Cannot remain mute spectator over Covid crisis: Supreme Court
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it cannot be a mute spectator to the ongoing Covid crisis and its intervention should be taken into correct perspective.
Supreme Court stays HC order cancelling elections to 5 municipalities in Goa
Panaji/UNI: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said that the Supreme Court has stayed the High Court order cancelling elections to five municipalities and consequent order of State Election Commission (SEC) keeping the election process in abeyance.
Delhi HC notice to NHRC, Manipur govt over alleged extrajudicial killings case
New Delhi/UNI: The Delhi High Court on Friday sought response of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and Manipur government over a petition challenging an order passed by the human rights body related to the alleged extrajudicial killings of two persons in the northeastern state.
Tripura HC serves notice to govt for not allowing sacked teachers to hold protest
Agartala/UNI: The high court of Tripura served notice to the state government after hearing the writ petition on Wednesday against disallowing 10,323 jobless teachers to hold democratic movement seeking their alternative livelihood.