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SC declines nationwide directives on lynching

New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to issue nationwide directives for uniform compensation and monitoring cases of mob lynching and cow vigilantism, stating that such an appro... Read More


Only states can tax lotteries, not Centre: SC rules

India, Feb. 11 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that only state governments - not the Centre, can impose taxes on the sale of lotteries. The judgment, delivered by a bench of justices BV Nagarat... Read More


Guv's discretion can't override constitutional provisions: SC

India, Feb. 11 -- The Supreme Court on Monday underscored that a governor's inherent powers cannot override constitutional provisions, expressing a "prima facie" view that withholding assent to a bill... Read More


'Daydreaming' about cycle tracks in all cities when basic needs unmet: SC

India, Feb. 11 -- The Supreme Court has questioned the feasibility of mandating cycle tracks in all Indian cities, saying such demands were akin to "daydreaming" when millions lack access to basic nec... Read More


'How can poem on non-violence be a crime': Supreme Court pulls up Gujarat authorities

India, Feb. 11 -- The Supreme Court on Monday raised serious concerns over the Gujarat Police's decision to register a first information report (FIR) against Congress Rajya Sabha parliamentarian Imran... Read More


How can poem on non-violence be a crime: Apex court

India, Feb. 11 -- The Supreme Court on Monday raised serious concerns over the Gujarat Police's decision to register a first information report (FIR) against Congress Rajya Sabha parliamentarian Imran... Read More


Governor's powers cannot override Constitution: SC

New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- The Supreme Court on Monday underscored that a governor's inherent powers cannot override constitutional provisions, expressing a "prima facie" view that withholding assent to a ... Read More


How can poem on non-violence be a crime: Apex court

India, Feb. 11 -- The Supreme Court on Monday raised serious concerns over the Gujarat Police's decision to register a first information report (FIR) against Congress Rajya Sabha parliamentarian Imran... Read More


Governor's powers cannot override Constitution: SC

New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- The Supreme Court on Monday underscored that a governor's inherent powers cannot override constitutional provisions, expressing a "prima facie" view that withholding assent to a ... Read More


No round-the-clock guards needed at ATMs, rules Supreme Court

India, Feb. 11 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday held that it is not mandatory for banks to place security guards round-the-clock at all ATMs to enforce proper queues and that only one customer enters a... Read More