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ISRO espionage case: SC reserves verdict on plea for compensation

A three-judge bench while reserving verdict hinted at payment of compensation to Nambi Narayanan.

10 July 2018 8:19 PM IST

The apex court also issues notice to the Centre seeking response on a writ petition filed by five members of LGBT community, who say they live in fear of Police because of their natural sexual preferences. (Photo: File | PTI)

Will examine correctness of 2013 verdict on gay sex, says SC

Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for one of the petitioners, said: 'Section 377 violates one's human rights.'

10 July 2018 7:54 PM IST

Dec. 16 gangrape victims parents show victory sign after the Supreme Courts verdict in New Delhi on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Let them hang: Supreme Court on Delhi rapists

Convicts still have judicial redressal for re-examination.

10 July 2018 12:19 AM IST

Centre seeks ban on female genital mutilation, SC gives nod

FMG is practice prevalent among Dawoodi Bohra religious community of Shia sect, as it is crime and punishable offence.

9 July 2018 5:21 PM IST

Plea in Supreme Court to bar convicts' entry in trusts

The counsel said the Charities Act of 1993 provides for automatic disqualification of a person from being a trustee of...

8 July 2018 2:12 AM IST

Supreme Court bench to revisit gay judgement

SC had upheld IPC Section barring sex against order of nature.

8 July 2018 12:52 AM IST

Every year, supporters and members of the LGBTQ community take to the streets of Mumbai to fight for their basic civil rights. (All photos/gifs: Alfea Jamal)

SC to begin fresh hearing on LGBTQ's sexual rights on July 10

SC will hear appeals against Delhi HC verdict in 2013 that decriminalised 'any form of sex against order of nature'.

7 July 2018 6:17 PM IST

Supreme Court of India

Justice AK Goel justifies SC/ST order

In his farewell speech at a function organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association.

7 July 2018 2:30 AM IST

Supreme Court of India

Supreme Court to take call on use of public places for religion

Accordingly the court referred the matter to the CJI for constituting an appropriate bench to deal with the issue.

7 July 2018 1:45 AM IST

Islam will collapse, become irrelevant if prayers in mosque not...

Islam is congregational religion and will 'collapse' if prayers in mosque is not recognised, argued senior counsel...

6 July 2018 6:55 PM IST

Hinduism does not eliminate other beliefs, says Supreme Court

The court hinted it would lift ban on entry of non-Hindus into other temples as well.

6 July 2018 12:23 AM IST

On May 22, violence broke out on the 100th day of the anti-Sterlite agitations after police opened fire on residents who were marching towards the District Collectors office. 13 civilians were shot dead by the police during the confrontation, and over 200 others were maimed for life. (Photo: File | PTI)

NGT refuses to stay Sterlite closure order, sends notice to TN govt

NGT issued notice to Tamil Nadu govt and State Pollution Control Board seeking response to Sterlite petition challenging...

5 July 2018 9:43 PM IST