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Justice B.R. Gavai recommended as next Chief Justice of India
New Delhi, April 16: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna has recommended the name of Justice B.R. Gavai as his successor.
Traditional rivals in Kerala welcome SC verdict on Governor's role in Bills
Thiruvananthapuram, April 8: The Supreme Court's ruling on Tuesday, holding Tamil Nadu Governor Dr R.N. Ravi's withholding of assent to 10 Bills as "illegal", drew rare consensus from traditional political rivals in Kerala.
'Illegal and erroneous', SC sets aside reservation of 10 bills for President by TN Governor
New Delhi, April 8: The Supreme Court on Tuesday held it “illegal and erroneous” on the part of Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi to reserve 10 bills, which were re-adopted by the State Legislative Assembly, for the consideration of the President.
No violation of Constitution anywhere in Waqf ammendment act: Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal
Bikaner, April 7: Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Sunday asserted that there is no violation of the Constitution anywhere in the Waqf ammendment act.
Once a property is owned by Waqf, it becomes God's possession and can't be transferred: K. Rahman Khan
Bengaluru, April 2: Amidst the raging debate over the Waqf Act amendment bill in the Lok Sabha, former Union Minister of Minority Affairs and Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman K. Rahman Khan welcomed the "transition with changing times" but stated that the nature of Waqf property can never be changed.
CJI-led Bench to hear PIL against Places of Worship Act 1991 on Tuesday
New Delhi, March 31: The Supreme Court is slated to hear, on Tuesday, a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the constitutional validity of a provision of the Places of Worship Act, 1991.
Kerala urges SC to expedite hearing of its plea against Governor's inaction in assent to bills
New Delhi, March 25: The state of Kerala on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to expeditiously decide its plea filed against "inaction" on the part of Governor in giving assent to the bills passed by the Assembly.
Manu Gaur explains why population control was kept separate from UCC in Uttarakhand
New Delhi, Jan 28: Manu Gaur, a member of the committee that drafted the UCC rules, shared his insights in an exclusive interview with IANS. During this conversation, he explained why the committee did not consider making laws regarding population control as part of the UCC.
CJI on SC completing 75 years of first sitting: It embodies aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians
New Delhi, Jan 28: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday said that the Supreme Court embodies the aspirations and diversity of 1.4 billion Indians.
Devbhoomi Uttarakhand has made Uniform Civil Code a reality: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
Dehradun, January 27: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday expressed happiness and said that it was an auspicious day as the state of Uttarakhand has made the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) a reality.
South Korea: Detained Yoon appreciates 'patriotism' of supporters in letter
Seoul, Jan 17: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday expressed his gratitude to supporters for their "patriotism" in a letter released after investigators sought an arrest warrant against him.
Justice Sujoy Paul to function as Acting Chief Justice of Telangana HC
New Delhi, Jan 14: The Centre on Tuesday issued a notification appointing Justice Sujoy Paul as Acting Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court, shortly after the transfer of incumbent Chief Justice Alok Aradhe to the Bombay HC.