Expressing dissatisfaction with the steps taken to control and combat toxic air pollution in the national capital, the Supreme Court on Friday directed the Delhi government and police to immediately set up checkpoints at all 113 entry points to the city to monitor the entry of trucks carrying only essential supplies.
The Supreme Court on Friday sought the response from the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee that manages the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi on a plea for a survey by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) of the sealed area of the mosque
A bench of Justices CT Ravikumar and Sanjay Karol held that the Kerala High Court erred in holding that the criminal proceedings were barred due to Section 195(1)(b) of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
As Sibal said air pollution was “getting out of control” and courts be allowed to function online, Chief Justice Khanna said, “We have told all judges here, wherever possible, to allow virtual (hearing).”
In its decision, the Supreme Court bench highlighted the eight-year delay in filing the First Information Report (FIR) as a key reason for granting bail.
The bench passed an interim order protecting Pramanik following a request made by the Union Minister's lawyer senior advocate PS Patwalia.
The Supreme Court on Friday took suo motu cognizance of the termination of six women judges by the Madhya Pradesh government.
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to put on hold the operation of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners
Appearing for the former Maharashtra minister, senior advocate Gaurav Agarwal told the court that his medical condition remained unchanged and sought the extension of the bail.
The Supreme Court has sent shockwaves through the political landscape by ordering the re-incarceration of 11 individuals convicted in the brutal 2002 gang rape of Bilkis Bano.
