New Delhi: A Five-Judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi this morning referred the petitions seeking review of its previous judgment in the Sabarimala case to a larger Bench by 3:2 majority. In its September 2018 ruling, the Apex Court had lifted a ban on menstruating women from entering the Sabarimala Temple….
“Chowkidar chor hai” remark : Rahul Gandhi ‘needs to be careful’: Top Court
November 14, 2019New Delhi: The Top Court also closed the defamation case filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by BJP leader Meenakshi Lekhi for wrongly attributing his “chowkidar chor hai” remark in Rafale case against Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Top Court. The Bench said that the Court accepted an unconditional apology tendered by the Congress…
Disqualified State MLAs can contest polls: Apex Court
November 13, 2019SC Bench upholds Speaker’s decision on disqualification Decision barring MLAs from contesting till 2023 quashed New Delhi: The Supreme Court this morning upheld the disqualification of 17 Karnataka MLAs on the orders of the then Assembly Speaker K.R. Ramesh Kumar but allowed their plea to contest the by-election to the seats that fell vacant. This…
SC to deliver Sabarimala, Rafale verdict tomorrow
November 13, 2019New Delhi: After the historic verdict on the Ayodhya land dispute matter, the Supreme Court Bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi will announce verdicts on review petitions against its orders in two important cases tomorrow (Nov.14) — Entry of women to Sabarimala Temple and the Rafale Deal. In the Sabarimala case, a Five-Member Bench…
Supreme Court to hear plea of disqualified MLAs on Nov. 13
November 10, 2019Bengaluru: The fate of the 17 disqualified Karnataka MLAs will be decided on Nov. 13 when the Supreme Court delivers its judgment in the case. The disqualified MLAs had moved the Supreme Court on Friday seeking deferment of by-elections in Karnataka, until the Court announced its decision regarding their disqualification. The by-elections to 15 Constituencies…
Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid Case: Supreme Court delivers The Judgement
November 9, 2019New Delhi: Bringing down curtains on the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid issue, one of the longest running title disputes in India, a Five-Judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court this morning, in a unanimous judgement, allotted the disputed Ayodhya land to the Ram Janmabhoomi Trust while ordering allotment of an alternative piece of five acres of…
Historical wrong has been corrected: Ram Lalla counsel
November 9, 2019Sunni Waqf Board to file review petition It is not anyone’s victory or defeat: PM Modi New Delhi: “A historical wrong has been corrected”, said a senior lawyer of the Hindu side after the SC ruled in favour of a temple in Ayodhya title dispute case. Speaking to reporters, senior advocate P.S. Narasimha, who represented…
BSY tape: Supreme Court says NO to Congress’ plea
November 6, 2019Mysuru: In a blow to the Congress, the Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to consider a plea by the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) to take into record a clip containing a purported conversation of Chief Minister B.S.Yediyurappa before delivering it’s judgement on the disqualification of 17 Karnataka MLAs. The Apex Court said no order…
SC urged to take on record BSY’s voice in audio clip
November 4, 2019New Delhi: The Karnataka Congress on Monday requested the Supreme Court hearing the MLA disqualification case to take on record a fresh audio clip in which Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa is purportedly referring to rebel MLAs. A Bench headed by Justice N.V. Ramana this morning said it will consult Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi for constituting…
Supreme Court gives tax relief for food at incorporated clubs
October 5, 2019New Delhi: In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court has held that supply of food, drinks and beverages by an incorporated members’ club to its permanent members is not liable for sales or service tax. However, in the case of sales tax, both incorporated and un-incorporated members’ clubs are exempt from liability, the Apex Court…
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