Government says all aspects of privacy not under fundamental rightsAttorney General K.K. Venugopal told, "There is a fundamental right to privacy, but it is a wholly qualified right
SC blasts government for delay in key tax tribunal appointmentA bench comprising Chief Justice J.S. Khehar lost its cool when Additional Solicitor General Maninder Singh again sought an adjournment of ...
Govt should focus on farmers’ issues, not on compensation: SCThe bench, which also comprised Justice N.V. Ramana, observed that farmers continued to face problems as pressing issues facing them remain...
Supreme Court gets five more judges, strength now 28Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Navin Sinha, Mohan M Shantanagoudar, Deepak Gupta and S Abdul Nazeer were administered the oath of office by C...
MoP on appointment of judges likely by month end: SCThe bench made the statement during the hearing of a petition seeking transparency in appointments.
Corporates flooding courts with frivolous cases, says CJI JS KheharTo avoid allegations of being slow in dealing with such cases, the top court had in some cases even fast-tracked them.
CJI refers depleted strength in Supreme Court, to take steps to fill vacanciesCJI Khehar said the shortfall in the number of judges was affecting work in the apex court, which currently has 23 judges against the sanct...
Chief Justice tells 'slow' government to audit all 30 lakh NGOsSC also directed the government to put in place a regulatory mechanism which would keep a continuous check on use of public funds by NGOs.
Work can’t wait: CJI JS Khehar hears case at 10:30 on day 1The turbaned, suave judge was elevated to the Supreme Court on September 13, 2011.
Plea opposing Justice Khehar's elevation CJI infructuous: Supreme Court"Since the notification appointing Justice JS Khehar as the next Chief Justice of India has already been issued, the petition has virtually...
Justice Khehar named next Chief Justice of IndiaThough Justice Khehar’s name had been forwarded by CJI Thakur to the government over a fortnight ago, the delay led to speculation.
Supreme Court restores Congress government in Arunachal Pradesh
SC grants bail to DU professor GN Saibaba, says Maharashtra government 'extremely unfair' to himA bench, comprising justices JS Khehar and C Nagappan, also pulled up the counsel for Maharashtra for opposing the bail plea of Saibaba.
Supreme Court orders Central Government to maintain status quo in Arunachal PradeshRebel Congress MLAs had joined hands with the Opposition BJP to reduce the Congress government of Nabam Tuki to a minority there.
Madras High Court judge CS Karnan stays order for his transferJustice Karnan will now have no option but to go to Calcutta High Court where he has been transferred or face further disciplinary steps.
SC relief for Vedanta, Tata Steel, Essar steel in entry tax matter; permitted to pay half of demand for nowThe Supreme Court today asked a host of companies including Vedanta, Adani and Tata Steel and Essar Steel, to pay up 50% of the tax demande...
- Revisit sentencing policy for rash driving: SC to government
The Supreme Court has asked the government to revisit the sentencing policy which provides for two years of jail for rash driving.