Some aspects of Radia tapes uncomfortable, says top court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said certain aspects of the tapped conversations of corporate lobbyist Niira Radia with corporate executives, pertaining to the 2G spectrum allocation scam case, were “u
SC won’t stay Ambani summons
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to stay the summons issued by a trial court to leading industrialist Anil Ambani and his wife Tina to appear before it next month for their deposition as prosecuti
Top court stays hanging of rape accused
A man, who was to be sent to the gallows on Friday for raping and killing his minor niece, got relief from the Supreme Court which on Thursday stayed his imminent execution while agreeing to hear his appeal against conviction and the death sentence imposed on him.
Ambani exempted from court appearance
Industrialist Anil Ambani was on Thursday exempted by a special CBI court here from appearing before it on Friday to depose as a prosecution witness in the 2G spectrum allocation scam case.
SC agrees to change judge hearing case against Lalu
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it is willing to change the judge conducting trial in the fodder scam, on a plea by former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav who is an accused in the case.
SC: Enforce tobacco ad rules
The Supreme Court on Monday came down upon the government for being hand in glove with the tobacco industry by making no efforts to enforce guidelines to limit the effect of advertisements promoting tobacco products in the country.
Anil, Tina to appear as witnesses in 2G case
Reliance ADA Group chairman Anil Ambani and his wife Tina will have to appear as prosecution witnesses in the 2G spectrum allocation case as a special court here on Friday allowed the CBI’s plea seeki
Single test for medical quashed
In a much-awaited verdict that will affect the future of lakhs of medical students, the Supreme Court on Thursday held as invalid the common entrance test called NEET, held by the Medical Council of India for admission to MBBS, BDS and post-graduate courses in all medical colleges across the country.
SC: Compensate victims in 15 days
Victims of acid attacks will now be paid a minimum compensation of Rs 3 lakhs by the government, the Supreme Court ruled on Thursday, directing that acid attack be made a non-bailable offence and that the sale of acids be regulated by strict rules.
‘Single test violates others’ rights’
A three-judge Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir, who retired on Thursday, held that the MCI notification was ultra vires of the Constitution by a 2:1 verdict. While the CJI and Justice Vikramjit Sen, in a majority verdict, said the MCI is not empowered to prescribe all-India medical entrance tests, Justice A.R. Dave dissented, saying NEET is legal, practical and a boon for students aspiring to join the medical profession.