Supreme Court
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Gas cylinder explosion in Pakistan Supreme Court injures 12, courtroom severely damaged
World | Nov 04, 2025, 06:30 PM ISTThe blast caused panic, damaged Courtroom 6, and forced evacuation of lawyers, judges, and staff. Most of the injured were technicians, with one sustaining burns over 80% of his body.
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Delhi Ridge tree-felling case: SC orders compensatory plantation on 185 acres by March 2026
Delhi | Nov 03, 2025, 03:50 PM ISTTrees in the protected ecological zone were cut down to build a wider access road leading to the Central Armed Police Forces Institute of Medical Sciences (CAPFIMS) — a new tertiary care hospital meant mainly for paramilitary personnel, their families, retirees, and the general public.
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Stray dogs case: SC to pass order on Nov 7, says Animal Welfare Board to be made party in the matter
India | Nov 03, 2025, 12:55 PM ISTThe Supreme Court said personal presence of the chief secretaries of states and UTs would no longer be required. However, the bench said their presence would again become necessary in case there was any default in compliance of the orders passed by the court.
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Stray dogs case: SC comes down hard on states over chief secretaries' appearance in court
India | Oct 31, 2025, 12:26 PM ISTThe court’s observations come in the backdrop of continued non-compliance by several states and union territories.
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Over 200 fresh stubble burning cases reported in Punjab; several farmers face FIRs
India | Oct 31, 2025, 09:42 AM ISTDespite the recent rise in incidents, the Punjab government says there has been a 49 per cent drop in stubble burning cases compared to 2024. By October 29, 2,356 cases were reported last year, while 5,254 cases were recorded in 2023 and 12,112 in 2022 during the same period.
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Justice Surya Kant appointed next Chief Justice of India, to take charge on November 24
India | Oct 30, 2025, 11:51 PM ISTJustice Surya Kant will be the 53rd CJI of the country and will remain in office for 15 months till February 9, 2027.
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2020 Delhi riots: Police allege 'regime-change operation' in SC affidavit against Khalid, Imam
India | Oct 30, 2025, 03:53 PM ISTKhalid, Imam, and the rest of the accused persons were booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and provisions of the erstwhile Indian Penal Code for allegedly being the "masterminds" of the February 2020 riots, which left 53 people dead and over 700 injured.
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Vodafone Idea Share Price: Stock tanks 12% in early trade - Here's why
Market | Oct 30, 2025, 10:58 AM ISTVodafone Idea Share Price: Adjusted gross revenue (AGR) is the income figure used to calculate the licence fees and spectrum charges that telecom companies must pay to the government.
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Speed News: SC criticizes states over stray dog reports, says national image suffers
Originals | Oct 27, 2025, 09:21 PM ISTSC criticizes states over stray dog reports, says national image suffers. Justice Surya Kant to succeed BR Gavai as Chief Justice. VIP to support Tej Pratap Yadav-backed JJD candidate in Bihar 2025. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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Vodafone Idea shares hit new 52-week high as Supreme Court allows Centre to reconsider AGR dues
Market | Oct 27, 2025, 03:33 PM ISTVodafone Idea News: A bench comprising Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran, while hearing a writ petition of Vodafone Idea seeking the quashing of additional AGR demands for 2016-17, said that the issue falls under the domain of the Union.
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Stray dogs case: SC slams states for not filing action-taken reports, says India shown in bad light
India | Oct 27, 2025, 11:31 AM ISTStray dogs case: Justice Vikram Nath said, continuous incidents are happening and the image of the country is being shown as down in the eyes of foreign nations.
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Vodafone Idea Share Price: Stock in focus as Supreme Court to hear AGR dues plea today
Market | Oct 27, 2025, 10:45 AM ISTVodafone Idea Share Price: The stock's 52-week high, hit on January 20, 2025, is Rs 10.48. The 52-week low of the counter is Rs 6.12.
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Centre initiates process to appoint new CJI after Gavai, justice Surya Kant next in line
India | Oct 23, 2025, 11:47 PM ISTJustice Surya Kant is the senior most judge after the CJI and is next in line to become the head of the Indian judiciary.
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Green crackers this Diwali: Supreme Court’s rules on timing, QR codes, and police checks | Explained
Delhi | Oct 19, 2025, 01:40 PM ISTWith Diwali just a day away, Delhi’s air quality remains very poor. The Supreme Court has lifted the ban on green crackers for a limited time, but their sale and use will be strictly controlled.
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EC calls Bihar SIR 'accurate', says political parties making false allegations to discredit exercise
India | Oct 16, 2025, 09:08 PM ISTThe Election Commission, in its affidavit, stated that barring appointment of Booth Level Agents (BLAs), the political parties and public-spirited individuals and organisations made no substantial contribution in ensuring that all eligible electors were included in the final electoral roll.
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Father of late Air India pilot moves to Supreme Court for judicial inquiry into fatal AI-171 crash
India | Oct 16, 2025, 02:39 PM ISTThe petition challenges the current government investigation's focus on pilot error, alleging it lacks credibility and ignores other possible technical or procedural causes.
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SC says Centre not evolved to replace death penalty by hanging: Execution ways across the world
India | Oct 16, 2025, 02:01 PM ISTOther nations that still use this method include Japan, Iran, Singapore and Pakistan. Despite international criticism, proponents of hanging argue that it is swift, cost-effective and well-integrated into the legal system.
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Supreme Court setback for Telangana govt over raising OBC quota in local bodies
India | Oct 16, 2025, 02:08 PM ISTThe order was passed by a two-judge bench of the apex court that includes Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta. In its verdict, the court said that elections to local bodies will continue without the proposed hike in the reservation system for the OBCs.
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Buying green crackers this Diwali? Here's the SC's rules, allowed timings and how to spot a fake
India | Oct 15, 2025, 04:53 PM ISTPlanning to buy green crackers this Diwali? Here's a complete guide on the Supreme Court's regulations, permitted timings, authorised purchase points, and tips to identify genuine crackers.
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What are green crackers and what impact do they have on pollution?
India | Oct 15, 2025, 02:39 PM ISTDelhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed happiness after the Supreme Court permitted sale and bursting of green firecrackers across Delhi-NCR during Diwali under certain conditions.