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SC refuses to ban IPL matches but slams BCCI''s attitude

Wednesday 22 May '13

Apex court says Indian cricket board needs to maintain and sustain the reputation of game

Supreme Court rules out ban on IPL matches, slams BCCI over spot-fixing

Tuesday 21 May '13

The SC lambasted the BCCI for its 'lackadaisical' attitude to prevent such activities.

Failing to marry not a crime: SC

Tuesday 21 May '13

Verdict can act as precedent to get men facing rape charges off the hook

Courts must examine issue of relief to victims of crime: SC

Tuesday 14 May '13

The court order, which will be sent to all High Courts for intimation and strict compliance, is going to make it compulsory for all courts to examine several factors like the nature of the crime, just...

SC lifts embargo on medical entrance results

Monday 13 May '13

Admissions will also go on for the current year where the examination has already been held.

S-band spectrum: SC junks Antrix plea against Devas

Saturday 11 May '13

Court says Devas entitled to initiate arbitration proceeding.

SC annuls Orissa HC order on iron ore licence to Posco

Saturday 11 May '13

* South Korean steelmaker says verdict will expedite project

SC approves Cairn deal with Vedanta

Friday 10 May '13

Says govt move prudent, sets framework for intervention in business decisions

SC allows car dealers to fix secure plates

Friday 10 May '13

Focussing on convenience of vehicle buyers, who are now required to get high-security registration plates for their vehicles, the Supreme Court on Thursday approved Delhi government''s plan for identi...

Supreme Court nod for Cairn-Vedanta deal

Thursday 9 May '13

Cairn India was the operator of five oil blocks in Rajasthan at the time of the deal.

SC poser to Centre, J&K govt

Thursday 9 May '13

Why no steps were taken to prevent assault on prisoner, asks court

CBI''s status as an independent agency has only gone worse: SC

Thursday 9 May '13

Regretting that the CBI''s status as an independent agency had become "worse" since it passed the landmark judgment in Vineet Narain case in 1997, the Supreme Court on Wednesday gave an opportunity to...

SC poser to Centre, J&K over attack on Sanaullah

Thursday 9 May '13

The Bench noted that Sanaullah had been sentenced to life term in a case

Heart of coal report changed, says Supreme Court

Thursday 9 May '13

Hearing: CBI admits 'aberration', promises not to share reports in future

Heart of coal report changed, says SC

Wednesday 8 May '13

CBI has become a caged parrot, speaking in its masters' voice, says Supreme Court.

Ashwani Kumar made 2 'significant' deletions in coal report: CBI

Tuesday 7 May '13

The affidavit says AG, PMO, Coal Ministry officials also suggested changes.

SC clears Kudankulam plant, says it''s safe

Tuesday 7 May '13

Calls for strict compliance with norms for management of spent fuel

Coal scam: Ashwani Kumar made two 'significant' deletions, says CBI

Monday 6 May '13

Sinha asserted that changes made by Law Minister, PMO, Coal Ministry were accepted by CBI.

Supreme Court gives green signal to Kudankulam nuclear plant, says it is safe

Monday 6 May '13

The court said the plant is necessary for larger public interest and economic growth of the country.

Kalam cleared clemency for convict but MHA kept Pratibha in dark: SC

Friday 3 May '13

But the ministry did not append Kalam''s views.

SC stays proceedings pending before SAT, HC in Sahara case

Friday 3 May '13

Four cases are pending before SAT, one before Allahabad HC.

Woman spat on officer, he slapped her: Top cop to SC

Friday 3 May '13

HIS department under fire after an officer was caught on camera slapping a young woman protesting against the rape of a five-year-old, Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar said it was "indefensible"...