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Indian Supreme Court to Hear NBCC Plea and Odisha Remission Case
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-times13d ago2 sources

Indian Supreme Court to Hear NBCC Plea and Odisha Remission Case

The Indian Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a plea from NBCC seeking RERA relief for 16 stalled Supertech projects, and will also address the Odisha government's decision regarding a remission plea from a convict in the Graham Staines murder case.

Indian Supreme Court Extends Anti-Cruelty Law to Live-in Relationships
CultureTimes of Indiaindian-expressndtv1mo ago3 sources

Indian Supreme Court Extends Anti-Cruelty Law to Live-in Relationships

The Indian Supreme Court has expanded the scope of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, which addresses cruelty to married women, to also cover cruelty in live-in relationships. The court acknowledged live-in relationships as a societal reality, making partners in such relationships eligible for protection under the anti-cruelty law.

Indian Supreme Court Rules on Live-in Partners and Vehicle Accident Claims
WorldTimes of Indiahindustan-times1mo ago2 sources

Indian Supreme Court Rules on Live-in Partners and Vehicle Accident Claims

The Indian Supreme Court has ruled that live-in partners can seek protection under Section 498A and clarified that a link to a vehicle key is proof for Motor Vehicles Act claims. The court also stated that neither excessive force by officers nor criminal protesters should be protected.

Indian Supreme Court Rules on Citizenship, Railway Terminology, and Court Facilities
WorldrzeczpospolitaTimes of Indiahindustan-times+1indian-express1mo ago4 sources

Indian Supreme Court Rules on Citizenship, Railway Terminology, and Court Facilities

The Indian Supreme Court has issued several rulings, stating that deletion from electoral rolls does not revoke citizenship and instructing the Railways to reconsider the term 'second class passenger' as offensive. Additionally, the court mandated the construction of women's toilets in all courts within six weeks.

Indian SC Flags POCSO Misuse in Elopement Cases
Politicshindustan-times1mo ago

Indian SC Flags POCSO Misuse in Elopement Cases

The Indian Supreme Court has raised concerns about the misuse of the POCSO Act, noting that parents often resort to criminal proceedings to protect their 'honour' when teenage girls elope with partners.

Indian Supreme Court Pressures Centre on UGC Rules and Food Labels
Politicshindustan-times12d ago

Indian Supreme Court Pressures Centre on UGC Rules and Food Labels

The Indian Supreme Court has warned the Centre to reconsider UGC equity rules, which it deemed vague and prone to misuse, and issued a "last chance" ultimatum to the FSSAI to implement front-of-pack warning labels for food products. The court threatened to issue its own directions if the government bodies fail to comply.

Indian Supreme Court Seeks Responses on PILs and Defers Cauvery Plea
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express21d ago3 sources

Indian Supreme Court Seeks Responses on PILs and Defers Cauvery Plea

The Indian Supreme Court has rejected a plea for a national policy on demolition rehabilitation, leaving it to individual states, and sought responses from the Centre, BCI, and CBI on a plea investigating activities related to the CJP. Additionally, the court deferred the Cauvery water plea to August 17 due to a judge's recovery from illness.

Indian Supreme Court Denies Asaram Bail, Allows 24/7 Caretaker
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-times26d ago2 sources

Indian Supreme Court Denies Asaram Bail, Allows 24/7 Caretaker

The Indian Supreme Court has denied bail to Asaram on medical grounds but has permitted a 24/7 caretaker to be present with him inside jail. This decision comes amidst ongoing legal proceedings, including a separate land-grab case where interim bail was granted to Abhishek's PA.

Indian Supreme Court Orders Release of Student Protesters, Probes Police Excesses
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express+2ndtvPremium Times1mo ago5 sources

Indian Supreme Court Orders Release of Student Protesters, Probes Police Excesses

The Indian Supreme Court has ordered all states to release student protesters under 18 and those without criminal records, while also directing a probe into alleged police excesses during recent protests. The court emphasized that those responsible for any misconduct must be held accountable.

Indian Supreme Court Orders SIT Probe into BJP MLA Murder Case
Worldhindustan-times1mo ago

Indian Supreme Court Orders SIT Probe into BJP MLA Murder Case

The Supreme Court of India has directed the formation of a three-member special investigation team (SIT) to probe allegations of murder against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Madhya Pradesh MLA Arvind Pateriya, involving the driver of a rival Congress candidate.

Supreme Court Criticizes Food Regulator Over Warning Labels
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express20d ago3 sources

Supreme Court Criticizes Food Regulator Over Warning Labels

The Indian Supreme Court has sharply criticized the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the central government for delays in implementing front-of-package warning labels on unhealthy food products. The court questioned the regulator's commitment to public health and its handling of the labeling issue.

Indian Supreme Court Rules Abusive Language Not Obscene Under IPC
WorldTimes of Indiahindustan-times1mo ago2 sources

Indian Supreme Court Rules Abusive Language Not Obscene Under IPC

The Indian Supreme Court has ruled that using abusive language and swearing does not automatically constitute obscenity under the Indian Penal Code. This decision clarifies the legal interpretation of what qualifies as obscene language.

Indian Supreme Court Rules Banks Cannot Blacklist Lawyers
Politicshindustan-times1mo ago

Indian Supreme Court Rules Banks Cannot Blacklist Lawyers

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that a body representing banks cannot blacklist lawyers through a 'caution list,' asserting that banks and financial institutions lack the authority to adjudicate allegations of professional misconduct.