Women will be allowed to enter Haji Ali Dargah, shrine authorities tell Supreme Court

Women will be allowed to enter Haji Ali Dargah, shrine authorities tell Supreme Court

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IBNS) : In a landmark move made under the pressure of female worshippers, women will be allowed to enter Mumbais iconic Haji Ali Dargah in a months time, reports said.

by IBNS October 24, 2016

SC rejects Karnataka plea for relief, directs to release more water for two days

SC rejects Karnataka plea for relief, directs to release more water for two days

New Delhi/Bengaluru, Sept 27 (IBNS) : In a setback for Karnataka, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the state Government to release 6,000 cusecs of water from the Cauvery to neighbouring Tamil Nadu for two days, reports said.

by IBNS September 27, 2016

Supreme Court to hear Cauvery water issue, prohibitory orders in parts of Karnataka

Supreme Court to hear Cauvery water issue, prohibitory orders in parts of Karnataka

Bengaluru, Sept 27 (IBNS) : Bengaluru and the rest of the Cauvery basin of Karnataka have been placed under prohibitory orders as the contentious issue of sharing river water with Tamil Nadu will be heard in the Supreme Court on Tuesday, reports said.

by India Blooms News Service September 27, 2016

Cauvery water dispute: Tamil Nadu files fresh petition in the Supreme Court

Cauvery water dispute: Tamil Nadu files fresh petition in the Supreme Court

Chennai, Sep 26 (IBNS): Tamil Nadu has filed fresh petitions in the Supreme Court regarding the release of Cauvery water to the state by Karnataka, according to media reports on Monday.

by IBNS September 26, 2016

Can't release water to Tamil Nadu : Karnataka

Can't release water to Tamil Nadu : Karnataka

New Delhi, Sept 26 (IBNS) : Karnataka has told the Supreme Court that it cannot release any more water from the Cauvery to Tamil Nadu till December, NDTV reported.

by IBNS September 26, 2016

SC rejects PIL seeking financial ban for Kashmiri separatists

SC rejects PIL seeking financial ban for Kashmiri separatists

New Delhi, Sept 16 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a PIL seeking ban on central funds for Kashmiri separatists, media reports said.

by India Blooms News Service September 16, 2016

Cauveri issue: SC order leaves Karnataka fuming, strike disrupts normal life

Cauveri issue: SC order leaves Karnataka fuming, strike disrupts normal life

Bangalore, Sept 9 (IBNS): Protesting against the Supreme Court's order to release Cauveri waters to Tamil Nadu, Karnataka is observing a statewide shutdown on Friday, reports said.

by IBNS September 09, 2016

Cauvery water : Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah calls all-party meeting

Cauvery water : Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah calls all-party meeting

Bengaluru, Sept 6 (IBNS) : Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has convened an all-party meeting on Tuesday to decide the course of action after the Supreme Court directed his Government to release 15,000 cusecs of Cauvery water per day to Tamil Nadu, reports said.

by IBNS September 06, 2016

Singur Verdict gives a direction, says Bengal Chamber

Singur Verdict gives a direction, says Bengal Chamber

Kolkata, Sept 1 (IBNS): Following the landmark verdict by Supreme Court on the Singur Land Acquisition saga, where the apex court terminated the deal, the Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCC&I) on Thursday said the legal ruling provides a direction.

by IBNS September 01, 2016

Mulayam, Mayawati among former UP CMs asked by SC to vacate official bungalows

Mulayam, Mayawati among former UP CMs asked by SC to vacate official bungalows

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IBNS) : The Supreme Court on Monday asked former Uttar Pradesh Chief Ministers, including Mulayam Singh Yadav and Mayawati, to vacate official bungalows, reports said.

by IBNS August 01, 2016

Supreme Court issues notice against Vijay Mallya for flouting directive to disclose assets

Supreme Court issues notice against Vijay Mallya for flouting directive to disclose assets

New Delhi, July 25 (IBNS) : The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to liquor baron Vijay Mallya for not disclosing his assets, reports said.

by IBNS July 25, 2016

SC says cases can be transferred from J&K courts to other states

SC says cases can be transferred from J&K courts to other states

New Delhi, Jul 19 (IBNS): The Supreme Court has ruled on Tuesday that it can transfer cases being tried in Jammu and Kashmir courts to other states, according to media reports.

by IBNS July 19, 2016

Supreme Court pulls up Rahul Gandhi for his alleged remark on the RSS

Supreme Court pulls up Rahul Gandhi for his alleged remark on the RSS

New Delhi, Jul 19 (IBNS): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi was pulled up by the Supreme Court on Tuesday regarding his alleged comment blaming the RSS for the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, according to media reports.

by IBNS July 19, 2016

Kejriwal Government moves Supreme Court over power tussle with Centre

Kejriwal Government moves Supreme Court over power tussle with Centre

New Delhi Jul 1 (IBNS) : Continuing its battle with the Centre, the Arvind Kejriwal Government has moved the Supreme Court seeking a decision on whether or not Delhi is a state, reports said.

by IBNS July 01, 2016

NGO moves Supreme Court against Udta Punjab two days before release

NGO moves Supreme Court against Udta Punjab two days before release

New Delhi, June 15 (IBNS) 'Udta Punjab,' the film has just passed a controversy over censoring, again faces hindrance two days before release as an NGO has petitioned the Supreme Court against a Bombay High Court order directing the Censor Board to clear the film with one cut.

by IBNS June 15, 2016

Three-Judge SC bench likely to decide today whether Yakub Memon is to be hanged

Three-Judge SC bench likely to decide today whether Yakub Memon is to be hanged

New Delhi, Jul 29 (IBNS) With less than 24 hours left for the scheduled hanging of 1993 Mumbai blasts convict Yakub Memon, a three-member bench of Supreme Court will take up on Wednesday his plea against the death warrant.

by IBNS July 29, 2015

SC extends stay on  Teesta's arrest, case referred to larger bench

SC extends stay on Teesta's arrest, case referred to larger bench

New Delhi, Mar 19 (IBNS) In a major relief to social activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband, the Supreme Court on Thursday extended their anticipatory bail in connection with Gulbarg Society fund embezzlement case.

by IBNS March 19, 2015

SC stays arrest of Teesta Setalvad till Feb 19

SC stays arrest of Teesta Setalvad till Feb 19

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IBNS) The Supreme Court on Friday directed that social activist Teesta Setalvad will not be arrested till Feb 19 in connection with the Gulbarg Society fund embezzlement case.

by IBNS February 13, 2015

 SC rules Meiyappan, Kundra were involved in IPL betting

SC rules Meiyappan, Kundra were involved in IPL betting

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that exiled BCCI chief N Srinivasan's son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan as well as Raj Kundra of Rajasthan Royals team were involved in illegal betting as it passed a verdict on the IPL spot fixing and betting scam of 2013.

by IBNS January 22, 2015

Govt announces draft rules for e-auction of coal blocks

Govt announces draft rules for e-auction of coal blocks

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IBNS): The government announced draft rules for the e-auction of coal blocks whose allocation was cancelled by the Supreme Court, a top Coal Ministry official said.

by IBNS November 20, 2014

SC: Presidents Rule cant go on forever in Delhi

SC: Presidents Rule cant go on forever in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Tuesday made it clear saying it is unacceptable that Delhi has been without a government for eight months, media reports said.

by IBNS October 28, 2014

Jayalalithaa to walk out of Bangalore jail today

Jayalalithaa to walk out of Bangalore jail today

Bangalore, Oct 18 (IBNS): A day after the Supreme Court (SC) granted her bail, former Tamil Nadu chief minister and AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa is likely to walk out of the Bangalore central jailon Saturday, media reports said.

by IBNS October 18, 2014

Supreme Court cancels 214 coal block allocation since 1993

Supreme Court cancels 214 coal block allocation since 1993

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Wednesday nullified the allocation of 214 of the 218 coal blocks, leased out to companies illegally by the Centre since 1993.

by IBNS September 24, 2014

Record intel before any encounter case: SC directs Police

Record intel before any encounter case: SC directs Police

New Delhi, Sept 23 (IBNS): Supreme Court on Tuesday came down hard to curb the menace of fake-encounters by directing the police to keep record of all tip-offs before going to nab terrorists and also not to provide rewards to those personnel involved in encounters till their bravery is proved, media reported.

by IBNS September 23, 2014

Cant reveal whistle-blower: Prashant Bhushan tells SC

Cant reveal whistle-blower: Prashant Bhushan tells SC

New Delhi, Sept 18 (IBNS): Lawyer Prashant Bhushan on Thursday told the Supreme Court that he cannot reveal the name of the whistle-blower in the CBI chief Ranjit Sinhas visitor diary case, as the person fears for his life.

by IBNS September 18, 2014

SC allows ailing Italian marine fly home for 4 months

SC allows ailing Italian marine fly home for 4 months

New Delhi, Sept 12 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Friday allowed one of the two detained Italian marines to go back home for treatment for 4 months.

by IBNS September 12, 2014

SC to hear Italian marines plea to head back home

SC to hear Italian marines plea to head back home

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Friday will hear a petition submitted by an Italian marine, detained for the killing of two fishermen in 2012, to fly back home on medical grounds, reports said.

by IBNS September 12, 2014

Nithari serial killer's hanging stayed by Supreme Court

Nithari serial killer's hanging stayed by Supreme Court

Meerut/New Delhi, Sept 8 (IBNS): The hanging of Nithari serial killer Surinder Koli was put on hold after the Supreme Court passed an order late last night.

by IBNS September 08, 2014

Release under-trials if they have served half-sentence: SC

Release under-trials if they have served half-sentence: SC

New Delhi, Sept 5 (IBNS): In what can prove to be a big relief to lakhs of prisoners, the Supreme Court on Friday in a landmark order said that under-trial prisoners who have served half the sentence for the offence they have been charged with can be released.

by IBNS September 05, 2014

Difficult to block porn sites: Centre to Supreme Court

Difficult to block porn sites: Centre to Supreme Court

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS) The central government has told the Supreme Court that it is difficult to block the porn sites because of the sheer presence of around four crore of them and if one is blocked another came popping up.

by IBNS August 29, 2014