Hearing NHAI's challenge to Kerala HC order last week, the top court underscored that statutory rights to collect tolls could not be divorced from performance of statutory duties.
Apart from Manoj Pulamby Madhavan, CJI-led panel also cleared elevation of Abdul Hakhim Mullapally, Syam Kumar Vadakke Mudavakkat, Harisankar Menon, Manu S. Nair, Easwaran Subramani.
Noting that 'nuisance' of stray dogs was increasing day by day, the court also directed state government to give licences to individuals interested in maintaining stray dogs.
Convicted in 2009 case for attempting to kill the son-in-law of late Congress leader PM Sayeed, PP Mohammed Faizal was disqualified. Matter has flitted between Kerala HC & SC since.
Pharma giants were responding to petition in Kerala HC seeking compulsory licences for their HER2-negative breast cancer drugs, which would allow cheaper, generic versions to be made.
Court was hearing appeal by Mathew, who argued that he can't face charges for soliciting services in brothel as Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act does not mention the word 'customer'.
Taking note of Isaac's contentions, the court told the probe agency that privacy of an individual cannot be 'violated' and asked on what basis it was asking for his personal details.
The court also dismissed the pleas filed by some employees of the news channel and a trade union of journalists challenging the home ministry's decision barring telecast of MediaOne.
Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.
Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).
None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.
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