Aligarh Muslim University is entitled to minority status, rules Supreme Court overruling 1967 judgement

Aligarh Muslim University is entitled to minority status, rules Supreme Court overruling 1967 judgement

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday overruled its own 1967 judgement in ruling that the Aligarh Muslim University or AMU is entitled to the minority status as per Article 30 of the Constitution, media reports said.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES November 08, 2024

Keep Gods away from politics: Supreme Court slams Andhra govt over Tirupati laddoo row

Keep Gods away from politics: Supreme Court slams Andhra govt over Tirupati laddoo row

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday lashed out at the Andhra Pradesh government for issuing public statements over the alleged finding of animal fat in ghee meant for preparing laddoos at Tirupati temple, media reports said.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES September 30, 2024

Former Tamil Nadu minister Senthil Balaji granted bail in money laundering case

Former Tamil Nadu minister Senthil Balaji granted bail in money laundering case

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to former Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji in connection with a money laundering case, media reports said.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES September 26, 2024

'MBBS NRI quota is fraud, what are we doing to our education system?' SC strikes down Punjab govt appeal

'MBBS NRI quota is fraud, what are we doing to our education system?' SC strikes down Punjab govt appeal

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Tuesday dismissed the Punjab government's appeal against a high court order that trashed amended rules to avail admission to MBBS courses through NRI quota.

by Trans World Features September 24, 2024

RG Kar: Junior doctors call off strike, will join work 'partially' in essential services from Saturday

RG Kar: Junior doctors call off strike, will join work 'partially' in essential services from Saturday

Kolkata: The agitating junior doctors Thursday called off their strike after 41 days of protest over the gruesome rape and murder of a trainee PGT in RG Kar Medical College and Hospital and announced that the medics would "partially" return to work from Saturday, especially at the essential services department given the flood situation in Bengal.

by Trans World Features September 20, 2024

RG Kar: Kolkata top cop Vineet Goyal, senior health officials removed, says Mamata after meeting with junior doctors

RG Kar: Kolkata top cop Vineet Goyal, senior health officials removed, says Mamata after meeting with junior doctors

Kolkata: After a marathon meeting with the protesting junior doctors to end the ongoing impasse and a 38-day-long ceasework following the brutal RG Kar rape and murder, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday late night announced to remove Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal and DC North Abhishek Guptabesides besides two other health officials bowind to the demands of the protesters.

by Trans World Features September 18, 2024

RG Kar case: What CBI has revealed in its report is really disturbing, says Supreme Court

RG Kar case: What CBI has revealed in its report is really disturbing, says Supreme Court

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the status report of the RG Kar rape-murder case provided by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is "worse" and "really disturbing" stating the probe agency will be given time "to unearth the truth", media reports said.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES September 17, 2024

How can you say women can't work at night? SC raps Mamata govt over night duty rule in the wake of RG Kar case

How can you say women can't work at night? SC raps Mamata govt over night duty rule in the wake of RG Kar case

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday rapped the Mamata Banerjee government over its decision to not allot night shifts to women doctors for safety issues in the wake of the RG Kar incident where a trainee doctor was raped and murdered in the state-run hospital last month.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES September 17, 2024

RG Kar case hearing: Supreme Court directs junior doctors to resume work by 5 pm tomorrow

RG Kar case hearing: Supreme Court directs junior doctors to resume work by 5 pm tomorrow

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has directed junior doctors, who are on ceasework protesting against the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, to resume their services.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES September 09, 2024

Supreme Court asks CBI to file fresh status report on RG Kar rape-murder case

Supreme Court asks CBI to file fresh status report on RG Kar rape-murder case

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation to file a fresh status report on the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital happened last month.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES September 09, 2024

Supreme Court dismisses ex-RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh's plea challenging CBI probe into financial irregularities

Supreme Court dismisses ex-RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh's plea challenging CBI probe into financial irregularities

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed former RG Kar Medical College and Hospital principal Sandip Ghosh's plea challenging the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)'s probe into the financial irregularities, media reports said.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES September 06, 2024

'Kolkata Police offered us money,' RG Kar victim's father alleges joining massive night vigil

'Kolkata Police offered us money,' RG Kar victim's father alleges joining massive night vigil

Kolkata/IBNS: The family members of the Kolkata junior doctor brutally raped and murdered at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital Wednesday joined the massive protest and have raised serious charges against the Kolkata Police questioning why the body was cremated in such a hurry despite the sensitivity of the case.

by Trans World Features September 05, 2024

Supreme Court upholds states' rights to levy mineral royalties

Supreme Court upholds states' rights to levy mineral royalties

New Delhi/IBNS: In a 8:1 verdict, the Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the state governments' right to levy royalties on mineral-bearing lands, media reports said.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES July 25, 2024

Supreme Court serves notice to CBI, ED over Manish Sisodia's bail plea

Supreme Court serves notice to CBI, ED over Manish Sisodia's bail plea

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Tuesday served notices to two central probe agencies over the bail plea filed by former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection with the alleged excise policy scam, media reports said.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES July 16, 2024

In a shocking order, Supreme Court asks Arvind Kejriwal's AAP to vacate headquarters, in land encroachment case

In a shocking order, Supreme Court asks Arvind Kejriwal's AAP to vacate headquarters, in land encroachment case

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has asked Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to vacate their headquarters which occupies a plot of land meant for the High Court.

by Trans World Features March 05, 2024

SBI urges Supreme Court to extend deadline for providing electoral bonds info

SBI urges Supreme Court to extend deadline for providing electoral bonds info

New Delhi: The State Bank of India (SBI) has requested the Supreme Court to extend the deadline till June 30 for providing information about electoral bonds to the Election Commission.

by Trans World Features March 04, 2024

'Our govt broke the back of terrorism in J&K': Amit Shah in RS after Supreme Court verdict on Article 370

'Our govt broke the back of terrorism in J&K': Amit Shah in RS after Supreme Court verdict on Article 370

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the Supreme Court verdict upholding the validity of the Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370 that granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir as he addressed the Rajya Sabha on Monday.

by Trans World Features December 11, 2023

Modi govt's historic move to scrap Art. 370 in Jammu and Kashmir valid, rules Supreme court

Modi govt's historic move to scrap Art. 370 in Jammu and Kashmir valid, rules Supreme court

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the central government's historic 2019 move to scrap Article 370 withdrawing special status of Jammu and Kashmir is "valid", media reports said.

by Trans World Features December 11, 2023

In a setback for Delhi govt, Supreme Court clears Centre's proposal to extend 6-month extension for top officer

In a setback for Delhi govt, Supreme Court clears Centre's proposal to extend 6-month extension for top officer

New Delhi: The Delhi government suffered a major setback Wednesday after the Supreme Court cleared the Centre's proposal to extend the tenure of Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar.

by Trans World Features November 30, 2023

Supreme Court says 'no' to same-sex marriage, directs Centre to find administrative solutions

Supreme Court says 'no' to same-sex marriage, directs Centre to find administrative solutions

New Delhi: The Supreme Court, which in 2018 decriminalized homosexuality in India nullifying a colonial era law, on Tuesday refused to give recognition to same-sex marriage, but directed the central government to look into the issues of administrative problems faced by the homosexual couples, media reports said.

by Trans World Features October 17, 2023

Manipur clashes: Supreme Court constitutes a high-powered committee comprising former HC Judges

Manipur clashes: Supreme Court constitutes a high-powered committee comprising former HC Judges

New Delhi: Supreme Court on Monday constituted a high-powered committee of retired high court judges to monitor the investigations into the ethnic clashes in Manipur.

by Trans World Features August 07, 2023

US Supreme Court bans use of race, ethnicity in university admission, Biden 'strongly disagrees' with ruling

US Supreme Court bans use of race, ethnicity in university admission, Biden 'strongly disagrees' with ruling

Washington DC: The US Supreme Court Thursday banned the use of race and ethnicity during university admissions, giving a major blow to a decades-old practice that aided educational opportunities for African-Americans and other minorities.

by Trans World Features June 30, 2023

'BJP govt of bulldozer, by bulldozer, for bulldozer': Mamata Banerjee meets Arvind Kejriwal over AAP vs Centre row

'BJP govt of bulldozer, by bulldozer, for bulldozer': Mamata Banerjee meets Arvind Kejriwal over AAP vs Centre row

Kolkata : Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann met Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata during which the Bengal Chief Minister pledged support to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi against the Centre's move on officers' posting in the national capital.

by Trans World Features May 24, 2023

Congress backs AAP govt against Centre's move on Delhi officers' posting

Congress backs AAP govt against Centre's move on Delhi officers' posting

New Delhi : The Congress Monday said it will support Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and will oppose the Centre's executive order on transfers and postings in the national capital during the monsoon session of Parliament, which begins in July, media reports said.

by Trans World Features May 22, 2023

Supreme Court seeks response from Delhi Police on student activist Umar Khalid's bail plea

Supreme Court seeks response from Delhi Police on student activist Umar Khalid's bail plea

New Delhi : The Supreme Court Thursday issued notice to the Delhi Police and sought its reply on the bail plea filed by former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student and activist Umar Khalid in connection with the Delhi riots conspiracy case.

by Trans World Features May 18, 2023

The Kerala Story film ban case: Supreme Court issues notice to Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and seek their replies on film maker's plea

The Kerala Story film ban case: Supreme Court issues notice to Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and seek their replies on film maker's plea

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, where 'The Kerala Story' film is withdrawn from theatres and it asked them to file their respective replies by Wednesday, when it would hear the matter next.

by Trans World Features May 12, 2023

Centre opposes gay marriages in SC, says it do not fit in 'exclusively heterogenous institution'

Centre opposes gay marriages in SC, says it do not fit in 'exclusively heterogenous institution'

New Delhi : The central government on Monday reiterated its opposition to the gay marriages saying weddings are "exclusively heterogenous institution", media reports said.

by Trans World Features April 17, 2023

Bilkis Bano case: Supreme Court issues notice to Gujarat, Centre

Bilkis Bano case: Supreme Court issues notice to Gujarat, Centre

New Delhi: Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Central and Gujarat government on hearing the plea filed by Bilkis Bano and others challenging the order of the Gujarat Government allowing the premature release of 11 convicts sentenced to life imprisonment.

by Trans World Features March 27, 2023

Supreme Court rejects Rana Ayyub's plea

Supreme Court rejects Rana Ayyub's plea

New Delhi/UNI: In a big setback for journalist Rana Ayyub, the Supreme Court in its verdict on Tuesday rejected her plea challenging the summons issued to her by a special PMLA court in Ghaziabad in a money laundering case.

by Trans World Features February 07, 2023

In a big relief for Yogi Adityanath govt, SC stays Allahabad HC order directing UP civic polls without OBC quota

In a big relief for Yogi Adityanath govt, SC stays Allahabad HC order directing UP civic polls without OBC quota

New Delhi : In a big relief for the Uttar Pradesh government ahead of the local polls, the Supreme Court Wednesday stayed the Allahabad High Court's order to hold urban bodies elections in the state by January without reservation to Other Backward Classes (OBCs).

by Trans World Features January 04, 2023