H L Dattu

Jaya rumour case: Arrest may not be an answer, says NHRC

 In the wake of apprehending of a few persons in Tamil Nadu for allegedly circulated rumours regarding Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's health status, National Human Rights Commission chairperson Justice H L Dattu on Friday said arrest may not be an answer and there are other avenues for checking rumour-mongering.

Oct 21, 2016, 19:09 PM IST

SC not to change "a word of our order" on levy of ECC

The Supreme Court today warned that contempt notice would be issued if its order on levy of Environment Compensation Charge (ECC) ranging from Rs 700 to Rs 1300 on commercial vehicles entering Delhi is not obeyed.

Nov 16, 2015, 21:03 PM IST

SC refuses to hear PIL on regulation of cosmetic surgeries

The Supreme Court today refused to entertain a plea seeking a direction to the government to frame guidelines and laws for regulating cosmetic surgery clinics and their advertisements.

Nov 16, 2015, 20:53 PM IST

2G Scam: SC junks Essar's plea challenging special court's jurisdiction

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed pleas of Essar Teleholdings Ltd and its promoters challenging the Special CBI court's jurisdiction to hold trial against them in the case arising out of the probe in 2G spectrum scam.

Sep 29, 2015, 12:39 PM IST

SC removes Ranjit Sinha from 2G case; recalls order on whistleblower

The apex court also recalled its earlier order by which it directed the NGO to disclose the name of whistleblower who had provided documents and visitors diary of Sinha's residence.

Nov 20, 2014, 16:56 PM IST

SC to hear plea against CBI Director on Nov 18

The Supreme Court will hear on November 18 a plea seeking its direction to keep the CBI director away from ongoing probe and prosecution in 2G scam cases after allegations were leveled against him for having frequent meetings with some accused.

Oct 30, 2014, 22:51 PM IST

2G scam: SC says charges against CBI chief 'serious', asks him to file counter affidavit

The Supreme Court has asked the CBI Director Ranjit Sinha to explain his meetings with the corporates. The apex court has also asked Sinha to file a counter-affidavit on the allegations against him.

Sep 08, 2014, 08:53 AM IST