CBI crisis: SC sets deadline for Central Vigilance Commission inquiry

Central Bureau of Investigation chief Alok Verma’s petition, which challenged the government’s decision to strip him of his powers, was heard today by the Supreme Court. Supreme Court today ordered the Central Vigilance Commission probe to be completed under ten days. Interim CBI Chief will not take policy decisions ruled Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi. The […]

SC directs Prateek Hajela to submit report on exclusion of five documents to ascertain citizenship

The Supreme Court has asked NRC co-ordinator Prateek Hajela to give his views on his earlier report to the Supreme Court stating that five documents should not be allowed to be used for claiming inclusion of names in the National Register of Citizens. The Bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Rohington has also […]

SC refuses blanket ban on firecrackers, green crackers allowed from 8-10 pm

The Supreme Court today imposed restrictions on burning of firecrackers on Diwali. A two-judge bench allowed burning of fire crackers only for two hours from 8 pm to 10 pm on Diwali day while putting a ban on online sale of firecrackers. The Court was hearing a petition filed by three children that called for […]

SC issues notice to Centre on Tripura People’s Front’s plea seeking NRC in state

In a major development, the Supreme Court today issued notice to the Central government and the Election Commission of India in a petition by Tripura People’s Front seeking updation of National Register of Citizens in Tripura. A Bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and KM Joseph heard Senior Counsel Kamal […]

SC dismisses plea challenging Justice Ranjan Gogoi’s appointment as CJI

The Supreme Court has dismissed the plea that challenged the appointment of Justice Ranjan Gogoi as the next Chief Justice of India. Petitioner advocate RP Luthra had earlier accused Justice Gogoi of being guilty of committing judicial misconduct by talking to the media on judicial proceedings at the Supreme Court. A bench of Chief Justice […]

Justice Ranjan Gogoi appointed next Chief Justice of India, to assume office on October 3

Justice Ranjan Gogoi, the senior most Judge in the Supreme Court after Chief Justice Dipak Misra, was appointed as the next Chief Justice of India. President Ram Nath Kovind has appointed Justice Ranjan Gogoi as the next Chief Justice of India and will assume the office of Chief Justice on October 3rd after the retirement […]

Final NRC: SC lays down guidelines

In a significant development into the ongoing NRC publication, the Supreme Court has laid down guidelines asking the Assam government and the NRC authorities to prepare modalities regarding filing of claims and objections. The Supreme Court has also asked the Centre and the state to ensure transparency during the process of filing claims and objections. […]