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Panchayat elections: Himachal files SLP in SC challenging HC order

Shimla, Feb. 5 -- The Himachal Pradesh government has filed a special leave petition (SLP) in Supreme Court against the order of Himachal high court directing state to conduct panchayat and urban loca... Read More


ED's conviction rate at 94.82%, Govt tells Parl

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- The Union government informed Parliament on Tuesday that the Enforcement Directorate's conviction rate under prevention of money laundering act is 94.82% with courts delivering ju... Read More


Mamata argues against SIR before SC

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- West Bengal chief minister (CM) Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday became the first sitting CM to personally argue her own petition before the Supreme Court, urging it to "protect democ... Read More


Alld HC raises concern over punitive demolitions in UP despite SC ruling

PRAYAGRAJ, Feb. 5 -- The Allahabad high court recently raised concern over punitive demolitions of structures continuing to take place in Uttar Pradesh despite the Supreme Court's November 2024 decisi... Read More


have a rethink on Wangchuk's detention: top court to Centre

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday told the Centre to "rethink" on the continued detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk noting the nearly five-month long incarceration at a Jodh... Read More


Sharad Pawar calls on Sunetra, holds meeting with her sons

Pune, Feb. 5 -- Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar met deputy chief minister Sunetra Pawar and held a closed-door meeting with her sons, Parth and Jay, in Baramati on Wednesday. The in... Read More


SC puts Hyatt hotel's valuation under scrutiny

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday put under scrutiny the valuation of Delhi's Hyatt Regency Hotel in one-time settlement (OTS) deals between Asian Hotels (North) Pvt Ltd and two publ... Read More


SC seeks reports on bail plea delays from all HCs

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Expressing "extreme disappointment" over delays in deciding bail pleas that directly affect personal liberty, the Supreme Court on Wednesday sought detailed reports from all high ... Read More


Contempt plea against committee constituted by SC dismissed

Prayagraj, Feb. 5 -- The Allahabad high court has dismissed a contempt application filed against the Supreme Court-constituted high-powered committee for management of the Banke Bihari temple at Vrind... Read More


State BJP protests against Rahul's remark

Lucknow, Feb. 5 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday staged protests across Uttar Pradesh, including in Lucknow, by burning effigies of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his alleged remark... Read More