Topic: Indian Supreme Court
SC asks CBSE & UGC to declare results, ensure admission of students giving compartment exams
The top court asked the two education bodies to work in tandem to ensure that the careers of two lakh students isn't jeopardised in these exceptional times.
Maharashtra govt files plea in Supreme Court over Maratha quota stay order
The state govt's move to file a plea before a larger bench of the Supreme Court comes amid protests by various pro-quota Maratha bodies.
Supreme Court cancels Bengaluru National Law School’s separate entrance exam NLAT 2020
The top court also directed that admissions in all 22 National Law Universities (NLUs) be conducted in accordance with CLAT-2020 which is scheduled to be held on 28 September.
Make our code of ethics part of cable TV rules, broadcasters’ body tells SC in Sudarshan case
Supreme Court had sought suggestions from the News Broadcasters Association on how to control 'communal' content on news channels & strengthen its self-regulatory powers.
SC refuses to resume SBI’s personal insolvency case against Anil Ambani
The Supreme Court directed the Delhi High Court to decide on Ambani’s challenge to provisions of India’s insolvency law.
SC seeks Centre’s reply on plea challenging provisions of privacy in Special Marriage Act
A Kerala-based law student's plea says giving up right to privacy to exercise right to marry infringes the autonomy, dignity of couples.
Prashant Bhushan moves Supreme Court seeking right of appeal in contempt conviction
Bhushan, on 31 August, was held in contempt of court and was directed to deposit a fine of Re 1, failing which he would be jailed, debarred for 3 years.
SC asks Centre to clarify stance on refund of flight tickets booked during lockdown
The Supreme Court referred to a recent affidavit filed before it by DGCA that said tickets booked for travel during the lockdown period will be refunded.
Supreme Court stays implementation of Maratha quota in jobs and education
The apex court has referred the case to a larger constitution bench, adding that the status of those who have already taken benefits of the 2018 law will not be disturbed.
Supreme Court to begin physical hearing of cases in limited manner, releases SOP
Physical hearing of matters may begin in three courtrooms and the number may be increased or reduced depending on the situation, the SOP issued by secretary general Kalgaonkar said.
Trump-Biden debate had no highlights, only lowlights
The first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and his democratic challenger Joe Biden must have been one of the nastiest presidential debate in US history.
India will not meet its Rs 2.1 lakh crore disinvestment target in 2020-21, DEA secretary says
Govt retains its Rs 12 lakh crore borrowing limit for the full financial year, which means it can borrow Rs 4.34 lakh crore in the second half.
Defence
Ordnance factories hit back at Army claims, cite export orders, accidents of other equipment
In a statement, OFB said only 19 per cent of the accidents involving defence ammunition between January 2015 and December 2019 could be attributed to the board.
Partners dispensable in Modi-Shah construct if they do not bring additional votes
In the Modi-Shah construct, if partners do not bring additional votes, they are dispensable. However old or loyal, either they become supplicants, or die.