Topic: Supreme Court of India
Union govt files review petition in SC against judgment labelling Sikkimese-Nepalis as of ‘foreign origin’
The Union Home Ministry has filed a review petition in the Supreme Court amidst public outrage over the apex court describing Sikkimese Nepalis as 'persons of foreign origin.’
Supreme Court notice to Union govt over appeals against blocking BBC documentaries
The Supreme Court today issued notice to the Union and sought a report within three weeks over an appeal against the ban on a BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his links to the 2002 Gujarat Muslim genocide.
SC asks CBI, Gujarat Govt why they want Teesta Setalvad in jail
The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the CBI and the Gujarat government as to why they want to send human rights activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband Javed Anand back in jail after they have been out for over seven years on anticipatory bail.
SC collegium recommends BJP leader as judge of Madras High Court
The Supreme Court collegium’s decision to recommend the name of Lekshmana Chandra Victoria Gowri, a BJP national leader from Tamil Nadu, for elevation as a judge to the Madras High Court has triggered widespread criticism from several corners.
Karnataka Muslim students move SC against hijab ban ahead of exams
Muslim students from Karnataka on Monday approached the Supreme Court, requesting a directive to allow government educational institutions in the state to permit them to sit for examinations wearing hijab.
FIRs against ‘Kaali’ poster: SC protects Leena Manimekalai from arrest
The Supreme Court on Friday protected filmmaker Leena Manimekalai from arrest and other coercive actions in connection with multiple FIRs lodged by Hindutva groups against her over a poster of her documentary film featuring a woman dressed as Goddess Kaali and smoking.
