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SC guidelines on sensitivity in sexual assault cases soon

New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider framing comprehensive guidelines for courts across the country on the sensitive handling of cases involving sexual assault victims, ... Read More


SC orders voice sample test of UP DIG over 'abusive' audio

New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- The Supreme Court on Monday ordered a voice sample test on an Uttar Pradesh deputy inspector general (DIG) to determine if he used derogatory language against Muslims. Simultaneou... Read More


SC may issue sensitivity norms for courts in sexual assault cases

New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider framing comprehensive guidelines for courts across the country on the sensitive handling of cases involving sexual assault victims, ... Read More


SC pulls up UP govt for failing to form SOP on medical examinations in police custody

India, Dec. 9 -- The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up the Uttar Pradesh government for its failure to formulate a standard operating procedure (SOP) on mandatory medical examination of persons detain... Read More


SC seeks ECI reply on plea against limited electoral roll revision in Assam

India, Dec. 9 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a response from the Election Commission of India (ECI) on a petition challenging the poll body's decision to carry out only a special revision (SR)... Read More


SC declines urgent intervention on IndiGo flight chaos

India, Dec. 8 -- The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant an urgent hearing to a petition seeking intervention in the unprecedented operational meltdown at IndiGo, which has resulted in the cancel... Read More


SC junks plea against Roy's book cover

New Delhi, Dec. 6 -- The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition challenging the cover of author Arundhati Roy's book "Mother Mary Comes to Me", holding that the literary work required creative f... Read More


SC dismisses plea against cover of Roy's latest book

New Delhi, Dec. 6 -- The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition challenging the cover of author Arundhati Roy's book "Mother Mary Comes to Me", holding that the literary work required creative f... Read More


SC junks plea against Roy's book cover

New Delhi, Dec. 6 -- The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition challenging the cover of author Arundhati Roy's book "Mother Mary Comes to Me", holding that the literary work required creative f... Read More


States must ensure availability of staff for SIR, orders top court

New Delhi, Dec. 5 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday underscored that states governments cannot distance themselves from their statutory obligation to provide adequate manpower for electoral work, makin... Read More