Supreme Court

Sibal under attack: SC bar members express shock at resolution, defense for Mamata

NEW DELHI: A controversy has erupted within the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) over a resolution passed by its President, Kapil Sibal, concerning the RG Kar Hospital rape and murder case. Several Executive Committee (EC) members have expressed discontent, claiming they were unconcerned about the resolution.   According to former SCBA President Adishi Aggarwal, the […]

SC orders CBI probe into alleged abduction of dentist by Chandigarh Police

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a preliminary inquiry into the alleged abduction of a Chandigarh-based dentist, Dr Mohit Dhawan, by Chandigarh Police personnel. This directive follows an order by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which called for the registration of an FIR and the […]

SC addresses “inhuman” working conditions for Resident Doctors

NEW DELHI: During the suo motu hearing of the RG Kar Hospital rape-murder case, the Supreme Court bench, comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justices JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra, expressed deep concern over the “inhuman working hours” faced by resident doctors across the country. The Court noted that some doctors are required to work 36-hour […]

Supreme Court criticizes politicization of Kolkata doctor case

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the politicization of the August 9 rape and murder of a resident doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. During a hearing on Thursday, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, along with Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, criticized both the Central […]

MeitY directs social media compliance with SC order on RG Kar incident

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has instructed social media platforms in India to comply with the Supreme Court’s August 20, 2024, order to remove all references, including names and photographs, of the deceased from the RG Kar Medical College incident. Social media platforms must report their compliance to MeitY. The […]

SC orders CBI report on Kolkata Rape case

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has directed the CBI to submit a progress report on the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case by Thursday. The bench, comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, also instructed the West Bengal government to file a report by August 22 regarding the […]

CJI: Principal falsely claimed suicide, FIR delayed

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday, during the hearing of the Kolkata rape and murder case, sharply criticized the West Bengal government, noting several issues, including the mob attacks on peaceful protestors and the delay in filing the FIR. The Supreme Court also established a National Task Force (NTF) for doctors, instructing it to […]

Jammu & Kashmir to hold first Assembly elections since 2014

The elections will be held in three phases on September 18, September 25, and October 1, with the counting of votes scheduled for October 4, 2024. Haryana will also hold its assembly elections during the same period, from September 18 to October 1.

Supreme Court ends contempt case against Ramdev, Balkrishna after apology

The reprieve came after Ramdev and Balkrishna submitted multiple apology affidavits and an undertaking to stop misleading advertisements.

SEBI rebuts Hindenburg Report: Highlights Adani Probe, conflict measures

SEBI advised investors to remain calm and exercise due diligence, noting that the Hindenburg’s report includes a short position disclaimer.