Apex court

SC order to affect 200 bars in Haryana, mostly in Gurugram

Around 200 bars in Haryana will be affected by the Supreme Court order banning sale of liquor within 500 meters of highways, while Punjab is yet to work out the number of bars and pubs which will feel the burnt.

Apr 02, 2017, 17:55 PM IST

Over 100 liquor vends, bars shut in Delhi

Over 100 liquor vends, and restaurant and hotel bars located within 500 metres of highways, have been shut down in the last two days following the Supreme Court directive to this effect.

Apr 02, 2017, 13:27 PM IST

Highway liquor ban to hit Maharashtra govt by Rs 11,000 crore; 13,000 vends to shut shops

The order means that the licenses of liquor outlets which fall in the red zone will not be renewed after March 31.

Mar 31, 2017, 23:12 PM IST

Liquor manufacturers to remove stock from Bihar by May 31: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court granted on Friday time till May 31 to liquor manufacturers to remove their stock lying in Bihar where sale and consumption of all types of liquor have been banned.

Mar 31, 2017, 20:09 PM IST

Judicial restraint needed to permit compounding of offences: SC

"We are of the considered opinion that encroaching into the right of the other organ of the government would tantamount clear violation of the rule of law," an SC bench observed.

Feb 24, 2017, 16:58 PM IST

SC no to Centre's plea to reject PILs on judges' appointment

A bench headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar said that once a petition has been admitted for hearing by issuing notice, it cannot be wished away without a "formal order" of finality.

Jan 30, 2017, 23:57 PM IST

Election Commission supports immediate disqualification of convicted MPs, MLAs

The Election Commission today came out in support of a demand for immediate disqualification of lawmakers once they are convicted in criminal cases but told the Supreme Court that the provisions in the poll law were a roadblock in taking such a measure.

Nov 07, 2016, 18:53 PM IST

Justice Katju to appear before SC on November 11

In a Facebook post, Justice Katju said "I will be appearing before the Supreme Court in the Soumya case on 11th November at 2 PM."

Oct 23, 2016, 21:52 PM IST

Matrimonial disputes cases can be transferred out of J&K: Supreme Court

Cases pertaining to matrimonial disputes can now be transferred out of Jammu and Kashmir by the apex court.

Jul 19, 2016, 12:31 PM IST

Judiciary must not cross Lakshman Rekha: Arun Jaitley

Jaitley said that everyone should respect the clear demarcation among the judiciary, executive and legislature.

May 15, 2016, 19:31 PM IST

Wife-swapping scandal haunts Indian Navy, SC orders probe over alleged role of naval officers

The case dates back to 2013, when the scandal rocked the Indian Navy.

May 12, 2016, 17:13 PM IST

Court is paramount, I respect its decision: Govinda

Govinda says the decision of the court is paramount for him and that he'll respect it.

Dec 02, 2015, 08:26 AM IST

Supreme Court may ban jokes ridiculing Sikhs community

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a petition demanding a ban on about 5000 websites showing the Sikh community in poor light.

Oct 30, 2015, 17:44 PM IST