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Supreme Court flags 40-year trial delay, finds case papers lying with it since 2013

New Delhi, May 4 -- The Supreme Court's attempt to probe a four-decade delay in a criminal trial led to an unexpected moment of institutional introspection, as it emerged that the proceedings had effe... और पढ़ें


State can intervene when religious rights affect secular activities: Supreme Court

New Delhi, April 29 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that while courts cannot sit in judgment over the core religious affairs of a denomination, the State is well within its powers to interven... और पढ़ें


SC warns Union govt of contempt over delay in minor's abortion order

New Delhi, April 28 -- The Supreme Court on Monday warned the Union government of contempt proceedings if it failed to comply with its April 24 order permitting a 15-year-old Delhi girl to terminate h... और पढ़ें


SC protects judicial officer who was kidnapped in 2008

New Delhi, April 17 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday stepped in to protect a judicial officer and his family from continuing threats by convicts involved in his kidnapping as a minor in 2008, directin... और पढ़ें


Courts cannot hollow out religion in the name of social reforms, says Supreme Court

New Delhi, April 16 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday underscored the delicate balance between judicial restraint and constitutional duty in matters of faith, observing that while courts cannot "hollo... और पढ़ें


SC casts doubt on using 'untouchability' to test Sabarimala entry ban

New Delhi, April 8 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday indicated that the concept of "untouchability" may not be an appropriate ground to test the validity of restrictions on the entry of menstruating wom... और पढ़ें


Centre-state clashes weaken constitutional fabric: Justice BV Nagarathna

New Delhi, April 5 -- A sharp rise in legal confrontations between states and the Union government risks undermining India's constitutional design, Supreme Court judge Justice BV Nagarathna said on Sa... और पढ़ें


Transition to non-fossil fuel energy now fundamental necessity, says Supreme Court

New Delhi, April 2 -- The Supreme Court has underscored that India's transition to non-fossil fuel energy is not merely a matter of policy choice but a "fundamental necessity" tied to environmental pr... और पढ़ें


'Who is the biggest litigant?' Supreme Court pulls up Centre, imposes penalty

New Delhi, April 2 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday criticised the Union government for continuing its pattern of relentless litigation and consequentially, burdening the top court with avoidable appea... और पढ़ें


Top court rejects NHAI's review despite rRs.r29,000-crore liability

New Delhi, March 26 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to review its ruling granting solatium and interest to landowners retrospectively under the National Highways Act, while laying down a cal... और पढ़ें