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The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice on a petition seeking contempt proceedings against Sanjay Raut and Nikhil Wagle for remarks against Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. The court said, "If you still keep on condemning, inciting, taking left and right, it's very unfortunate, very very unfortunate."
Anti-India slogans were raised after beef khichdi was served near a temple in Dhaka's Jagannath University on Monday evening. This event caused a major dispute over religious sensitivities. Now, a group of students has announced plans to slaughter cows on campus today, despite earlier university rules against such activities.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, seeking an all-party meeting to discuss new delimitation proposals. Kharge cautioned the government against attempts to bulldoze a far-reaching Constitutional Amendment Bill. He said, "Please do not once again try and bulldoze a far-reaching Constitutional Amendment Bill."
The Supreme Court on Friday said it may compensate Connaught Place traders for losses caused by the Central Park closure. The bench noted, "Small shopkeepers earn their livelihood during these days. We know the hardship and difficulty entire families will face." The court will hear the matter later this month.
The Supreme Court on Friday sought responses from the Centre on a plea challenging Muslim divorce practices like 'Talaq-e-Hasan'. The petition seeks uniform procedural safeguards for all forms of 'talaq' to ensure fairness. It also asks for better economic and social protection for women and children affected by these divorces.
The Supreme Court on Friday allowed PFI founder E Abubacker to get medical treatment at Max Super Speciality Hospital in Delhi. The bench said, "You have to mix it with some sympathy." Abubacker, arrested on September 22, 2022, must pay for his own hospital costs and police escort charges.
The Press Council of India issued new guidelines for journalists covering protests on Thursday. These rules focus on professional conduct, crowd safety, and ethical reporting. Journalists must carry valid identity cards and stay neutral. The council said these measures aim to "facilitate orderly and effective media coverage of protests" everywhere.
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut told the Supreme Court he is ready to apologise 10 times for his remarks on Chief Justice Surya Kant. He said, "The responsibility to save democracy in this country is yours." The court asked him to explain his conduct after he criticised the top judge.
A plea in the Supreme Court alleges Rahul Gandhi pushed a three-month-pregnant journalist during the October 12 Opposition march. The court agreed to hear the matter on October 26 or 27. Senior advocate Gaurav Bhatia mentioned the application after reports claimed the journalist got injured and needed hospital care.
The Centre told the Supreme Court it will publish aviation rules under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, within two weeks. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said, "The rules have been finalised and the administrative approval to the rules has been granted." The court posted the next hearing for November 16 to review.
Yes Bank shares fell over 14% on Thursday after the Supreme Court set aside the write-off of its Rs 8,415 crore AT-1 bonds. The court said the administrator acted under a mistaken belief. The bank said it would examine the judgement and evaluate all available legal options going forward.
US lawmaker Raja Krishnamoorthi escaped a potential mass shooting at an Aurora temple during Navratri. A 19-year-old suspect planned to kill Indians, but his rifle jammed. Krishnamoorthi said, "This rhetoric online is now translating into violence." He blamed extremist hate and urged the government to release security funds for religious institutions.