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    ā€˜Can’t Pass Order on Basis of News Report’: SC Issues Notice to Poll Panel, CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Two ECs

    The Supreme Court issued notice to the Election Commission, CEC Gyanesh Kumar and two Election Commissioners while hearing pleas challenging the poll panel's functioning.

    Supreme Court Seeks Middle Ground on Firecrackers; No Complete Ban or 24-Hour Use in Delhi-NCR

    The Supreme Court has ruled out both a complete firecracker ban and unrestricted 24-hour use, indicating that permissible crackers may be allowed during specified hours.

    SC directs results of Rajasthan Cricket Association polls to be kept in sealed cover

    New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that the results of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) elections be kept in a sealed cover and not be declared, while allowing the polling. A Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana passed the direction while hearing a plea.

    Supreme Court to Hear Plea Challenging CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Individual Exercise of Powers Next Week

    The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to list for hearing next week a fresh petition challenging the manner in which the powers of the Election Commission of India (ECI) are being exercised and questioning whether Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar can individually exercise or represent powers constitutionally vested in the multi-member poll panel.

    Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Three High Court Chief Justices for Elevation as SC Judges

    The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the elevation of three High Court Chief Justices as judges of the Supreme Court.

    SC Directs CBSE to Exempt Class 6 Students From Third-Language Board Exam

    The Supreme Court directed CBSE to exempt Class 6 students from the mandatory third-language Board examination under the revised three-language formula.

    Supreme Court Refuses to Stay UPI MDR on Payments Above ₹2,000, Seeks Centre, RBI and NPCI Responses

    The Supreme Court has refused to stay the Centre’s decision to impose MDR on specified UPI merchant payments above ₹2,000 and sought responses from the Centre, RBI, NPCI and UPI Steering Committee.

    Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Rising Rape Cases in Delhi-NCR

    The Supreme Court on Monday took suo motu cognisance of recent cases of rape and sexual assault reported in Delhi-NCR, including the alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl at a park near Delhi's Kalkaji Mandir and the alleged sexual assault of a minor inside a moving sleeper bus.

    SC upholds Bombay HC view that ā€˜Dua’ for poll victory is not religious appeal

    New Delhi: The Supreme Court has upheld the Bombay High Court’s view that offering ‘Dua’ (prayer) for electoral success does not, by itself, amount to undue influence or soliciting votes in the name of religion, while dismissing an appeal challenging the election of AIMIM’s Mufti Mohammad Ismail Abdul Khalique from Maharashtra’s Malegaon Central Assembly constituency..

    Petition in Supreme Court against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over SIR process, seeking criminal action

    A new petition has been filed in the Supreme Court regarding the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. It seeks criminal proceedings against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar for alleged violation of his statutory duties.

    SC issues notice to Goa govt on Tarun Tejpal’s plea against 10-year jail term

    The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Goa government on a plea filed by former Tehelka Editor-in-Chief Tarun Tejpal challenging the Bombay High Court judgment convicting him in the 2013 rape case and sentencing him to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment.