Tag: Supreme Court of India

Lost and found: The Hindu Editorial on the 2026 Assembly elections

May 4, 2026 admin

The results of the 2026 Assembly elections in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry highlight several factors that have a bearing on India’s direction as a secular, democratic, federal republic. In Assam and Puducherry, the BJP and its partners retained power, while in the other three States, incumbents were swept away in a…

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Watch: Supreme Court to Centre: Amend law on pregnancy termination | Above the Fold | 30.04.2026

April 30, 2026 admin

From the Supreme Court’s observations on minor pregnancy termination laws, Kargil’s concerns over Ladakh’s new districts to Bengaluru rains causing widespread damage and global tensions around the Iran war. Here are the top stories of the day. Source link

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Switzerland Revokes India’s ‘Most Friendly Nation’ Status Over Nestle Verdict

December 13, 2024 admin

New Delhi: Switzerland has taken a unilateral stand after the Supreme Court of India’s ruling in the Nestle case. It has revoked the ‘Most Friendly Nation’ or MFN status accorded to India under the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement or DTAA treaty. Switzerland’s move marks a significant shift in bilateral treaty dynamics and will result in…

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Switzerland Revokes India’s ‘Most Friendly Nation’ Status Over Nestle Verdict

December 13, 2024 admin

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Switzerland Revokes India’s ‘Most Favoured Nation’ Status Over Nestle Verdict

December 13, 2024 admin

New Delhi: Switzerland has taken a unilateral stand after the Supreme Court of India’s ruling in the Nestle case. It has revoked the ‘Most Favoured Nation’ or MFN status accorded to India under the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement or DTAA treaty. Switzerland’s move marks a significant shift in bilateral treaty dynamics and will result in…

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Supreme Court On Bulldozer Justice

November 13, 2024 admin

New Delhi: The Executive cannot replace the Judiciary and legal process should not prejudge guilt of an accused, the Supreme Court said today, taking a tough stand on the issue of ‘bulldozer justice’ and laying down guidelines for carrying out demolition. The bench of Justice BR Gavai and Justice KV Viswanathan delivered its judgment on…

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Uniform Safety Standards Essential At Coaching Centres: Supreme Court

October 21, 2024 admin

On July 27, 3 students drowned in basement of Rau’s IAS Study Circle in Delhi. (Representational) New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday stressed on having “uniform standards” to the extent possible to ensure safety and security of students studying at coaching centres. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan was hearing a…

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Supreme Court Reconstitutes Committee On Gender Sensitisation

June 1, 2024 admin

The 12-member committee is headed by top court judge Hima Kohli, who is the chairperson. New Delhi: The Supreme Court has reconstituted its Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints Committee. “In exercise of powers conferred by Clause 4(2) of the Gender Sensitisation and Sexual Harassment of Women at the Supreme Court of India (Prevention, Prohibition and…

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Petition Seeks To Stop ‘Demolition’ Of Supreme Court Building For New One

May 28, 2024 admin

PIL filed seeking directions to Centre and top court registry to not “demolish” Supreme Court building New Delhi: A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Union government and top court registry to not “demolish” the Supreme Court building and instead make a new building in another place. The plea…

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Hindu Marriage Not Valid Unless Performed With Requisite Ceremonies: Supreme Court

May 1, 2024 admin

A Hindu marriage cannot be recognised in the “absence of a valid ceremony” under the law. New Delhi: A Hindu marriage is not an event for “song and dance”, “wining and dining” or a commercial transaction, the Supreme Court has observed and said it cannot be recognised in the “absence of a valid ceremony” under…

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