The water tanker mafia’s inaction prompts the Supreme Court to criticize the Delhi government.
New Delhi, June 12 (Ozi news desk): The Delhi government faced strong criticism from the Supreme Court on Wednesday for its inaction against the water tanker mafia, which has exacerbated the severe water crisis in the national capital during the peak summer season. The Bench, led by Justice PK Mishra, expressed its dissatisfaction with the […]
Delhi government approaches Supreme Court, requesting Haryana to release additional water to the capital in distress.
New Delhi, May 31 (Ozi news desk): The Delhi government has recently taken legal action by approaching the Supreme Court in order to request Haryana to increase the supply of water to the crisis-stricken national capital. This move comes as a response to the escalating water demand in Delhi, primarily attributed to the prevailing heatwave […]
Hemant Soren faces a setback as the Supreme Court declines to consider his plea, directing him to approach the Jharkhand High Court instead.
New Delhi, February 2 (ozi news desk): Former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren faced a setback as the Supreme Court declined to consider his plea against his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a money-laundering case. Instead, the court directed him to approach the state high court, where his petition had already been filed and […]
Punjab govt versus governor: Governors must act even before matter reaches court, says Supreme Court
New Delhi, November 6 The Supreme Court on Monday disapproved of governors sitting over bills passed by state assemblies, saying they must act before the matter reached the top court. “Why does the party have to come to the Supreme Court? Governors act only when matters reach the Supreme Court. This has to stop. You […]
The Supreme Court rejected the bail applications of Sisodia in the Delhi liquor policy scam
The Supreme Court rejected the bail pleas of former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in corruption and money laundering cases related to the alleged Delhi Liquor Policy scam. The Supreme Court said Sisodia can apply for bail within three months in cases related to the alleged scam if the trial is delayed.
Supreme Court seeks Delhi Police’s reply on pleas of portal founder, HR head against arrest under UAPA
New Delhi, October 19(Press Ki Taquat) The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought response of the Delhi Police on pleas of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and its HR head Amit Chakravarty against their arrest under anti-terror law UAPA. A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Prashant Kumar Mishra issued notice to the Delhi Police and sought […]
On gay rights, BJP goes with RSS stance
New Delhi, October 17(Press Ki Taquat) The ruling BJP and its ideological mentor Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Tuesday hailed the Supreme Court majority view that non-heterosexual couples cannot claim an unqualified right to marry. The ruling party claimed vindication of its stand articulated in the Centre’s arguments in the affidavit submitted to the SC in […]
It’s for Parliament to change law: Supreme Court refuses to allow same-sex marriage
New Delhi, October 17(Press Ki Taquat) Holding that there’s no fundamental right to marry, the Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to allow same-sex marriages in India even as it directed the Centre to set up a high-powered committee, headed by the Cabinet Secretary, to decide the rights and entitlements of persons in queer unions. A […]
PM Modi’s degree: Gujarat High Court refuses to stay summons issued to Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh in defamation case
Ahmedabad, October 12 (Press Ki Taquat) The Gujarat High Court on Thursday refused to stay the summons issued to AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh by a magistrate’s court in a criminal defamation case filed by the Gujarat University over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s degree. While hearing their common petitions seeking quashing of the […]
Supreme Court Collegium reiterates recommendation to transfer Manipur High Court judge M V Muralidaran to Calcutta High Court
New Delhi, October 11 (Press Ki Taquat) The Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud on Wednesday reiterated its recommendation to transfer Manipur High Court judge Justice M V Muralidaran to the Calcutta High Court for better administration of justice, rejecting his request to either shift him to his parent Madras High Court […]