Tag: Prem
'India Constitutionally Secular, CAA Doesn't Violate Fundamental Rights'
The Centre, in a preliminary affidavit, responded point-by-point to the criticism against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), saying that India is constitutionally secular, and also told the Supreme Court that the act does not violate any fundamental right provisions of the Constitution and therefore, the question of violation of constitutional morality does not arise.....
Fake News Triggered Labourers' Migration, Can't Be Ignored: SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed its satisfaction with the measures taken by the Centre to contain the spread of coronavirus but expressed serious concern over the circulation of fake news across various news platforms - electronic, print or social media -- which triggered an exodus of migrant workers from the cities.....
No Point Of Having IPL Behind Closed Doors: Madan Lal
Former India cricketer Madan Lal feels any decision on the fate of the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League can be taken only once the situation improves completely amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.....
SC Seeks Delhi Govt's Reply On Sharjeel's Plea For Clubbing Of FIRs
The Supreme Court on Friday sought Delhi government's response over a petition filed by JNU scholar Sharjeel Imam to get all FIRs against him clubbed and probed by a single agency. The apex court has asks the state government to reply within 10 days.....
SC Notice On Fresh Pleas Challenging CAA, Tags Them With Others
The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Centre on five fresh petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 (CAA), citing specific exclusion of Muslims was against the principle of secularism under the Constitution, and the right to equality.....
Class 10, 12 Boards Stand Cancelled: CBSE, ICSE To SC
The CBSE on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that it has decided to cancel the pending Board examination for Classes 10 and 12 scheduled between July 1-15. ....
SC Seeks Centre's Response On Use Of 'plain English' In Court Matters For Commoners' Sake
The Supreme Court on Thursday sought response from Centre on a plea seeking direction to the Department of Justice to issue guides/handbooks in plain English and in vernacular -- easily understandable by laymen explaining the law and procedure for vindication of rights and redressal of grievances under the law. ....
Farmer Agitation Enters 47th Day, All Eyes On SC Hearing Pleas On Protests
The farmer agitation on the borders of the national capital entered the 47th day on Monday as the farmers have taken to the streets protesting against the three central farm laws. But now all eyes are glued on the Supreme Court which would conduct a hearing on various pleas related to the farmers' agitation and the new farm laws on Monday. ....
Independence Of Election Commisson Can't Be Compromised In Democracy: SC
The Supreme Court on Friday said the Central and the state governments should not appoint persons holding government office as election commissioners. ....
Coercive Action On Social Post On Covid Will Be Treated As Contempt: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday continued its hearing on the Covid situation and said any clampdown on information will be treated as contempt. ....
