Abjuring hate speech fundamental requisite for maintenance of communal harmony: SC

Abjuring hate speech fundamental requisite for maintenance of communal harmony: SC

File photo of Supreme Court of India | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma The Supreme Court on March 28 observed that abjuring hate speech is a fundamental requisite for maintenance of communal harmony in the country. A bench of Justices K.M. Joseph and B.V. Nagarathna made the observation while hearing a plea against hate speeches. […]

Continue Reading
‘Redact sensitive portion’: Supreme Court gives a way out of sealed cover affidavits

‘Redact sensitive portion’: Supreme Court gives a way out of sealed cover affidavits

The court says the government can redact the sensitive portions and show the rest to the petitioners The court says the government can redact the sensitive portions and show the rest to the petitioners The Supreme Court has suggested a way out of routinely filing documents in sealed covers, especially in cases touching on national […]

Continue Reading
CAA is a benign piece of legislation, Union Home Ministry tells Supreme Court

CAA is a benign piece of legislation, Union Home Ministry tells Supreme Court

Affidavit says the Act fast-tracks citizenship-by-naturalisation process for ‘illegal migrants’ from six religious communities, other than Muslims, who have fled persecution from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan Affidavit says the Act fast-tracks citizenship-by-naturalisation process for ‘illegal migrants’ from six religious communities, other than Muslims, who have fled persecution from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan The Citizenship Amendment […]

Continue Reading
Supreme Court asks petitioner to move RBI to control, keep checks on unauthorised online money lending platforms

Supreme Court asks petitioner to move RBI to control, keep checks on unauthorised online money lending platforms

The court also recorded the petitioner’s prayer that RBI should also intervene to protect the personal data of users. The court recorded the petitioner’s prayer that RBI should also intervene to protect the personal data of users. The Supreme Court on Monday allowed a representation seeking control and check over unauthorised online money lending platforms […]

Continue Reading
The week in 5 charts | Supreme Court ruling on abortion, PFI ban, Rajasthan political crisis and more

The week in 5 charts | Supreme Court ruling on abortion, PFI ban, Rajasthan political crisis and more

Here are 5 charts that will help you understand some of the key stories from this week Here are 5 charts that will help you understand some of the key stories from this week (1) Supreme Court ruling on abortion comes In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court on Thursday said it is unconstitutional to […]

Continue Reading
Supreme Court dismisses plea to make Sanskrit national language

Supreme Court dismisses plea to make Sanskrit national language

A Bench of Justices M.R. Shah and Krishna Murari declined to issue notice on the petition for the “sake of publicity” A Bench of Justices M.R. Shah and Krishna Murari declined to issue notice on the petition for the “sake of publicity” The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea to make Sanskrit […]

Continue Reading
Morning Digest | BJP national executive begins in Hyderabad today; Modi holds talks with Putin, and more

Morning Digest | BJP national executive begins in Hyderabad today; Modi holds talks with Putin, and more

A list of stories to start your day. A list of stories to start your day. BJP national executive begins in Hyderabad on Saturday PM Modi will be attending every session of the national executive, a key BJP body having nearly 350 members from across the country. Fadnavis to skip national executive meeting in Hyderabad. […]

Continue Reading