Supreme Court

SC junks Vedanta's review plea against shutting TN copper smelting plant

In a reasoned order on the closure of the Vedanta group firm Sterlite Copper in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi, a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said closure of industry is not a matter of first choice but the nature of violations by the unit and repeated and severe breaches of environmental norms would have left neither the statutory authorities nor the Madras High Court with the option to take any other view unless they were to be oblivious of their plain duty.

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Supreme Court junks review plea by Vedanta group against shutting down of Tamil Nadu copper smelting plant

SC junks Vedanta's review plea against shutting TN copper smelting plant

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Bengaluru police to move SC for cancellation of bail granted to Darshan

The development came after the home department gave a nod to a request sent by the police.

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Renukaswamy murder case: Bengaluru police to move Supreme Court for cancellation of bail granted to actor Darshan

Bengaluru police to move SC for cancellation of bail granted to Darshan

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Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on restrictions on benefits for adoptive mothers

A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and Pankaj Mithal sought to know the idea of saying that a child has to be of three months or less.

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Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on restrictions on benefits for adoptive mothers

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1951 Rolls Royce ordered by Nehru for Baroda 'maharani' becomes flashpoint in marital dispute

The dispute of the estranged couple has reached the apex court after the Gwalior bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court quashed a case lodged by the woman against her husband for alleged dowry demand and cruelty.

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1951 Rolls Royce ordered by Nehru for Baroda 'maharani' becomes flashpoint in marital dispute

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PIL petitioner seeks SC's nod to bring on record news reports on Bihar bridge collapse incidents

Ten incidents of bridge collapse have been reported in different districts of Bihar this year alone.

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PIL petitioner seeks SC's nod to bring on record news reports on Bihar bridge collapse incidents

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SC directs Centre to respond on rehabilitation framework for victims of sex trafficking

The apex court said the victims of such crimes are often mistreated by their traffickers and have to endure physical and mental forms of violence that are inflicted upon them.

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SC directs Centre to respond on rehabilitation framework for victims of sex trafficking

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'I congratulate Supreme Court order on bulldozer action': Farooq Abdullah

'Bulldozers were specifically used against one community, targeting their religious places, madrassas and work places. I congratulate the Supreme Court for taking notice of this,' Abdullah said.

14 November 2024, 20:22 IST

'I congratulate Supreme Court order on bulldozer action': Farooq Abdullah

14 November 2024, 20:22 IST

Human-elephant conflict in Bengal: SC agrees to hear plea alleging contempt of its orders

The plea referred to an August 15, 2024 incident when a group of elephants entered a colony on the outskirts of Jhargram town in West Bengal.

14 November 2024, 15:27 IST

Human-elephant conflict in Bengal: Supreme Court agrees to hear plea alleging contempt of its orders

Human-elephant conflict in Bengal: SC agrees to hear plea alleging contempt of its orders

14 November 2024, 15:27 IST

SC dismisses PIL to ban WhatsApp for failure to comply with govt regulations

A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and Aravind Kumar said it was not inclined to entertain the plea filed by Kerala resident Omanakuttan KG, a software engineer.

14 November 2024, 13:20 IST

Supreme Court dismisses PIL to ban WhatsApp for failure to comply with government regulations

SC dismisses PIL to ban WhatsApp for failure to comply with govt regulations

14 November 2024, 13:20 IST

Victims of bulldozer action in UP welcome SC verdict, say will seek compensation

The Uttar Pradesh government, which has been receiving flak from various quarters over its bulldozer action, has also hailed the apex court's verdict while clarifying that the demolitions were carried out after following due process and on properties constructed on encroached lands.

14 November 2024, 12:47 IST

Victims of bulldozer action in Uttar Pradesh welcome SC verdict, say will seek compensation

Victims of bulldozer action in UP welcome SC verdict, say will seek compensation

14 November 2024, 12:47 IST