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sc slams 'casual' bail in cases of dowry deaths

New Delhi, March 5 -- The Supreme Court has expressed grave concern over the persistence of dowry deaths in India, cautioning that a lax approach in granting bail in such cases could erode public fait... Read More


Corrupt leaders, officials greater threats than assassins, says SC

New Delhi, March 5 -- Corrupt elements in the higher echelons of the government and political parties are a greater menace to society than even hired killers, the Supreme Court has held, delivering a ... Read More


SC: Calling someone 'Pakistani' is in poor taste but not a crime

New Delhi, March 5 -- The Supreme Court has held that using terms such as "Miyan-Tiyan" (a pejorative aimed at Muslims by some) or "Pakistani" may be in poor taste but does not constitute a criminal o... Read More


sc slams 'casual' bail in cases of dowry deaths

New Delhi, March 5 -- The Supreme Court has expressed grave concern over the persistence of dowry deaths in India, cautioning that a lax approach in granting bail in such cases could erode public fait... Read More


SC NOT to regulate prices OF drugs SOLD BY HOSPITALS

New Delhi, March 5 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to issue mandatory directions to regulate the prices of medicines and consumables sold by private hospitals for resident patients but urged ... Read More


SC urges states, UTs to frame policy on prices of medicines

India, March 5 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to issue mandatory directions to regulate the prices of medicines and consumables sold by private hospitals for resident patients but urged stat... Read More


Calling someone 'Pakistani' in poor taste but not a criminal offence: SC

India, March 4 -- The Supreme Court has held that using terms like "Miyan-Tiyan" or "Pakistani" may be in poor taste but does not make out a criminal offence that can penalise acts intended to wound r... Read More


No takedowns of social media posts without creator's response: SC

India, March 4 -- Social media posts should not be removed without a response from the individuals who published them, and only when these people can't be identified can a notice for removal be served... Read More


Must value free speech, SC tells Gujarat Police

New Delhi, March 4 -- The Supreme Court on Monday delivered a sharp rebuke to the Gujarat Police, emphasising that law enforcement must understand and value the cherished right to free speech and expr... Read More


Police should value right to free speech, says SC

New Delhi, March 4 -- The Supreme Court on Monday delivered a sharp rebuke to the Gujarat police, emphasising that law enforcement must understand and value the cherished right to free speech and expr... Read More