Topic: Supreme Court

Five months after ‘scrap’ order, MP’s two-child job rule still stands

MP's 2001 two-child bar on government jobs remains in force five months after the CM ordered its removal, as the SC questions such laws.

Government employees in judicial custody for 48 hours automatically suspended

The Supreme Court has clarified that a government employee held in judicial custody for more than 48 hours after arrest is deemed automatically suspended.

Supreme Court seeks action report from states on Delhi-NCR vehicle pollution

The Supreme Court has sought details from Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan on action taken against polluting vehicles in Delhi-NCR.

Insubordination is not an integrity issue, SC says in judge’s case

The Supreme Court refused the Allahabad HC administration’s plea, saying insubordination is a temperament issue, not proof of doubtful integrity.

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SC: unshared adverse ACR remarks can justify compulsory retirement

The Supreme Court held uncommunicated adverse ACR entries can be used for compulsory retirement, which it said is not punitive.

SC ties OBC creamy layer rule to CSE 2025 allocation

Supreme Court says its OBC creamy-layer ruling will govern CSE 2025 service allocation, extends compliance by eight weeks, and will not reopen concluded appointments.

Delhi firecracker sale deadline ends, illegal trade continues in markets

The Supreme Court’s three-day deadline for firecracker sales in Delhi ended on Friday, 6 November, but illegal sales continued in several markets till late night.

Legal firecracker sales end in Delhi, illegal vendors active till midnight

Legal firecracker sales in Delhi ended after the Supreme Court’s limited window, but illegal vendors were reported active in several markets till late at night.

Supreme Court voices concern over Delhi-NCR toxic air, 30-cigarette risk

The Supreme Court expressed serious concern over rising air pollution in Delhi-NCR as the court was told breathing the air posed a risk like smoking 30 cigarettes a day.

Supreme Court Links Diwali Gift Culture To Rising Vehicle Pollution

The Supreme Court expressed concern over worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR and linked expensive Diwali gifts and increased vehicle movement to pollution.

Azam Khan alleges conspiracy to murder him while in jail

Senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan has alleged a conspiracy to kill him in jail, while the Supreme Court asked him to approach the Allahabad High Court.

Five nominated members in Gokul Dairy, Congress to move Supreme Court

Maharashtra cabinet approval for five nominated members in large cooperatives has intensified the Gokul Dairy dispute; Congress says it will move the Supreme Court.

Supreme Court warns BMC commissioner, issues contempt notice in encroachment case

The Supreme Court issued a contempt notice to the BMC commissioner over non-removal of encroachments from BEST bus station land in Borivali, Mumbai.

Rank system may replace percentile criteria in NEET-PG admission process

A rank-based merit system may replace the percentile-based qualifying system in NEET-PG and NEET-SS admissions, with implementation being considered from 2027.

Delhi Police tells Supreme Court why Jantar Mantar was delisted

Delhi Police told the Supreme Court that Jantar Mantar was removed from authorised protest sites on Home Ministry committee recommendations citing safety, traffic and security concerns.

Calling Wife ‘Stupid-Useless’ Not an Offence in Itself: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court said calling a wife “stupid” or “useless” does not, by itself, amount to criminal cruelty or intimidation in a dowry harassment case.

Delhi protest case: Supreme Court hears petitions on police action today

The Supreme Court is hearing matters linked to police action, alleged illegal detention and internet restrictions during Delhi protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

Supreme Court closes hearing in Ram temple offering theft case

The Supreme Court has closed the hearing in the Ram temple offering theft case and directed the lower court to proceed in accordance with law.

Supreme Court suggests Virat Kohli appeal for a cracker-free Diwali

The Supreme Court suggested using figures such as Virat Kohli to promote a cracker-free Diwali in Delhi-NCR and sought details on enforcement of firecracker restrictions.