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Saturday, August 16, 2025
TopicIndian Supreme Court

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.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?