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SC appoints amicus to examine plea on disclosure of UPSC CSE answer keys, marks

The amicus curiae will assist SC on a plea of civil service aspirants, seeking direction to the UPSC for disclosure of answer keys, marks of candidates.

A bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Manoj Misra appointed senior advocate Jaideep Gupta as amicus curiae to assist it on a plea of civil service aspirants, seeking direction to the UPSC for disclosure of the answer keys, cut-off marks and marks of the candidates appearing in civil service (preliminary) examination. (PTI)

education

Updated on Jan 19, 2025 06:59 PM IST

PTI | , New Delhi

Model code can’t halt steps to remedy ecological damage, NGT tells authorities

The green tribunal is hearing a case related to the rejuvenation of ponds and water bodies in Gautam Budh Nagar district

The green court has appointed an amicus curiae to look into the state of water bodies in Gautam Budh Nagar, visit the relevant sites, seek the information/documents from the authorities concerned and verify the factual position regarding the remedial measures taken and suggest further remedial measures, if any, needed to revive water bodies. (HT Archive)

cities

Updated on Mar 28, 2024 05:38 AM IST

ByMaria Khan, Noida

Bombay HC appoints senior counsel as amicus curiae in fund diversion case

Kasba Peth MLA Ravindra Dhangekar alleged that funds sanctioned for his constituency have been redirected to constituencies (Parvati and Shivajinagar) belonging to MLAs from the ruling party

The court has appointed senior counsel Milind Sathe as amicus curiae to assist the court in connection with a writ petition (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

cities

Updated on Jan 05, 2024 05:06 AM IST

ByNadeem Inamdar

2 components of Orissa's Puri temple in precarious condition: Amicus curiae

The amicus curiae appointed by the Orissa high court has submitted to the court to oversee the conservation work being undertaken by ASI.

india news

Updated on Aug 17, 2023 12:51 AM IST

ByDebabrata Mohanty

High court to examine legal sanctity of Akal Takht ‘hukamnamas’

The high court bench of justice Sandeep Moudgil passed the order after the counsel of a complainant of an FIR registered for hurting religious sentiments had submitted before court that as per the ‘hukamnama’ issued, it is only Guru Granth Sahib which is to be worshipped as sole Guru and it was on that account that the FIR was registered by the Amritsar police.

Punjab and Haryana high court has said it would examine the legal sanctity of ‘hukamnamas’ (edicts) by the Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of the Sikhs, and other provisions of the law which bars any individual from preaching Sikh religion as a follower. (Shutterstock)

cities

Updated on Apr 26, 2023 02:04 AM IST

BySurender Sharma, Chandigarh

SC allows Centre’s request to defer hearing on ED chief’s case

The Supreme Court eventually allowed the Centre’s request and asked Tushar Mehta to make suitable arrangements for the next date. “Do not put us in a difficult situation on May 3.”

The Supreme Court reminded solicitor general Tushar Mehta that it made it clear the last time that no further adjournments would be granted (HT File Photo)

india news

Updated on Apr 21, 2023 02:25 PM IST

ByAbraham Thomas

SC seeks nation-wide data on use of unlicensed weapons in crimes

The Supreme Court observed that the phenomenon of proliferation of unlicensed arms appears to be very common in several criminal cases and has “very serious consequences in terms of right to life and administration of justice”

The Supreme Court has asked states and union territories to report on the extent of the problem due to unlicensed weapons (AP File Photo)

india news

Updated on Apr 13, 2023 10:08 PM IST

ByAbraham Thomas

HC seeks Haryana govt stand on Delhi Jal Board plea over supply of Yamuna water to capital

The HC, during the course of the hearing, asked the Delhi Jal Board if the matter should be heard by the Supreme Court on account of it being an inter-state water dispute.The senior lawyer said the instant case was only a “policing matter” and did not require adjudication of any inter-state water dispute.

The Delhi High Court (HC) on Tuesday asked the Haryana government to respond to a plea by the Delhi Jal Board to ensure unhindered supply of Yamuna water to the national capital as per an earlier order in view of the impending summer. (Getty Images/ Representational image)

cities

Updated on Apr 11, 2023 07:25 PM IST

ByPress Trust of India, New Delhi

Media One ruling: Sealed cover procedures violate both principles of natural and open justice, says Supreme Court

Disapproving of the sealed cover procedure, a bench, headed by Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, held that such a practice infringes the core of the principles of natural justice -- the right to a fair and reasonable hearing

Sealed cover procedure, added the court, also leads to a non-reasoned order . (ANI)

india news

Updated on Apr 06, 2023 12:19 AM IST

ByUtkarsh Anand

SC lifts ban on Media One, slams use of national security bogey

The Supreme Court, in its judgment, said an independent press “shines a light on the functioning of the State”

Supreme Court of India (Representative Photo)

india news

Updated on Apr 06, 2023 12:47 AM IST

ByUtkarsh Anand, New Delhi:

Orissa High Court Amicus Curiae says Odisha police biased in favour of ruling BJD

On the Foundation Day of BJD on December 26 last year, hundreds of party workers had taken out a motorbike rally through the main thoroughfare of Bhubaneswar drawing much criticism from opposition parties and general public.

A report by an Amicus Curiae of Orissa High Court says the state police is biased in favour of the ruling BJD(PTI Photo)

india news

Updated on Jan 03, 2020 10:47 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Bhubaneswar | ByDebabrata Mohanty

Illegal construction still on in Sukhna catchment: Sarin to Punjab & Haryana high court

Senior advocate ML Sarin said that he and other lawyers, on court directions, have made a number of visits to Chandigarh’s Sukhna lake area and also submitted their reports in this regard

cities

Published on Nov 26, 2019 12:35 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

BCCI to pay Vinod Rai, Diana Edulji ₹3.5 crore each

The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) will demit office after the BCCI AGM on Wednesday, ending a tumultuous 33-month tenure.

A file photo of Vinod Rai and Diana Edulji.(PTI)

cricket

Updated on Oct 22, 2019 08:15 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

Puri demolition drive in public interest: SC team

Kumar, appointed as Amicus Curiae in the case of Mrinalini Padhi vs Union of India over reforms in Jagannath temple, said he was satisfied with was the action on converting Puri into a World Heritage city.

Kumar and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta visited the temple, and met Govardhan Peeth shankaracharya Swami Nischalananda Saraswati and Puri Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingh Deb.(HT image)

india news

Updated on Sep 08, 2019 07:19 AM IST

Bhubaneswar | ByHT Correspondent

SC appointed Amicus Curiae gives nod to demolition of ‘mutts’ near Jagannath Temple

Kumar, appointed as Amicus Curiae in the case of Mrinalini Padhi vs. Union of India over reforms in the Jagannath Temple, said he was satisfied with the action on converting Puri into a World Heritage city.

The expansion of the road around the Jagannath Temple in Puri is necessary for the smooth organization of the Nagarjuna Besa next year that will take place after a gap of 25 years.(PTI PHOTO.)

india news

Updated on Sep 07, 2019 05:00 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Bhubaneswar | ByDebabrata Mohanty

Demolition drive resumes in Puri as mutt seers write to CJI seeking stay

Excavators on Thursday also demolished some of the commercial structures around the monastery even though Emar Mutt’s Das continued to remain inside.

Old structures around the Jagannath Temple are being razed since August 27 after a committee headed by a retired judge of Orissa High Court BP Das recommended the removal of such buildings early this year.(PTI image)

india news

Updated on Sep 05, 2019 03:44 PM IST

Bhubaneswar | ByDebabrata Mohanty

Supreme Court agrees to consider ex-employees’ claims

At first home buyers who were awaiting possession of their flats as promised by Unitech had submitted their details on this website.

The Supreme Court has for the first time agreed to consider claims of any real estate firm’s former employees with regard to their dues.(File Photo)

cities

Updated on Jul 15, 2019 01:30 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByBhadra Sinha

BCCI ombudsman’s appointment opens door for revisit of allegations against CEO Rahul Johri

One of the first matters that will need the ombudsman’s attention is the process followed over the conduct of the probe against CEO Johri — debated by the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) member Diana Edulji herself.

File image of Rahul Johri.(AFP/Getty Images)

cricket

Updated on Feb 22, 2019 08:35 AM IST

New Delhi | ByBaidurjo Bhose

NGT imposes ₹100 crore fine on Meghalaya govt for failing to curb illegal mining

At least 15 miners are trapped in the 370 foot-deep illegal coal mine in Lumthari village of East Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya since December 13 and all efforts to pump the water out of flooded mine have been in vain.

In this file photo taken on December 30, 2018 Indian Navy divers are lowered into a mine with a pulley during rescue operations to help 15 miners trapped by flooding in an illegal coal mine in Ksan village in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district.(AFP File Photo)

india news

Updated on Jan 04, 2019 11:25 PM IST

Press Trust of India | ByPress Trust of India

Supreme Court directs states, UTs to implement witness protection scheme

The issue of witness protection scheme had cropped up earlier when the top court was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking protection for witnesses in rape cases involving self-styled preacher Asaram Bapu.

The Supreme Court has approved the Centre’s draft witness protection scheme and asked all the states to implement it till the Parliament comes out with a legislation.(Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

india news

Updated on Dec 05, 2018 11:09 PM IST

New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Delhi civic authorities have to give 48-hour notice before sealing of properties: Supreme Court

The court said a property under misuse would be sealed within 48 hours if the owner failed to show papers legalising commercial activity in residential area.

Senior advocate Ranjit Kumar had impressed on the court that the owner of the premises should be given 48 hours to produce documents.(HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Nov 03, 2018 09:47 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Nothing will materialise if Nirbhaya fund not properly used, observes SC

The apex court had sought details of the funds allocated to the states by the Centre under the scheme.

A view of Supreme Court in New Delhi.(Sonu Mehta/HT File Photo)

india news

Updated on Apr 24, 2018 09:16 PM IST

Press Trust of India, New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

SC for auction of Unitech assets, orders public notice to be issued

Unitech Ltd has said it will dispose off its 26 acres land near Bangalore and asked the court to allow it to enter into the sale agreement with the purchaser

SC had earlier restrained Unitech from selling or alienating its properties. On Monday, the court modified its order and allowed the company to go ahead with the sale of land in Bangalore.(Pradeep Gaur/Mint File Photo)

india news

Updated on Apr 09, 2018 10:25 PM IST

PTI, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Supreme Court to hear Centre’s review petition on SC/ST Act today

The government filed a review petition in the Supreme Court on Monday against the March 20 order that banned automatic arrests and registration of criminal cases under the SC/ST Act, 1989.

A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.(PTI File Photo)

india news

Updated on Apr 03, 2018 02:17 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

SC seeks reply of 10 states on rights violation of death row convicts

The Supreme Court had voiced concern on the issue of overcrowding of prisons across the country, saying prisoners have human rights and they can’t be kept like animals.

The Supreme Court is hearing a matter relating to inhuman conditions prevailing in 1,382 prisons across the country.(HT File Photo)

india news

Updated on Apr 01, 2018 11:03 AM IST

Press Trust of India, New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India, New Delhi

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The amicus curiae will assist SC on a plea of civil service aspirants, seeking direction to the UPSC for disclosure of answer keys, marks of candidates.

The green tribunal is hearing a case related to the rejuvenation of ponds and water bodies in Gautam Budh Nagar district

Kasba Peth MLA Ravindra Dhangekar alleged that funds sanctioned for his constituency have been redirected to constituencies (Parvati and Shivajinagar) belonging to MLAs from the ruling party

The amicus curiae appointed by the Orissa high court has submitted to the court to oversee the conservation work being undertaken by ASI.

The Supreme Court eventually allowed the Centre’s request and asked Tushar Mehta to make suitable arrangements for the next date. “Do not put us in a difficult situation on May 3.”

The Supreme Court observed that the phenomenon of proliferation of unlicensed arms appears to be very common in several criminal cases and has “very serious consequences in terms of right to life and administration of justice”

Disapproving of the sealed cover procedure, a bench, headed by Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, held that such a practice infringes the core of the principles of natural justice -- the right to a fair and reasonable hearing

The Supreme Court, in its judgment, said an independent press “shines a light on the functioning of the State”

On the Foundation Day of BJD on December 26 last year, hundreds of party workers had taken out a motorbike rally through the main thoroughfare of Bhubaneswar drawing much criticism from opposition parties and general public.

Senior advocate ML Sarin said that he and other lawyers, on court directions, have made a number of visits to Chandigarh’s Sukhna lake area and also submitted their reports in this regard

The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) will demit office after the BCCI AGM on Wednesday, ending a tumultuous 33-month tenure.

Kumar, appointed as Amicus Curiae in the case of Mrinalini Padhi vs Union of India over reforms in Jagannath temple, said he was satisfied with was the action on converting Puri into a World Heritage city.

Kumar, appointed as Amicus Curiae in the case of Mrinalini Padhi vs. Union of India over reforms in the Jagannath Temple, said he was satisfied with the action on converting Puri into a World Heritage city.

Excavators on Thursday also demolished some of the commercial structures around the monastery even though Emar Mutt’s Das continued to remain inside.

At first home buyers who were awaiting possession of their flats as promised by Unitech had submitted their details on this website.

One of the first matters that will need the ombudsman’s attention is the process followed over the conduct of the probe against CEO Johri — debated by the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) member Diana Edulji herself.

At least 15 miners are trapped in the 370 foot-deep illegal coal mine in Lumthari village of East Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya since December 13 and all efforts to pump the water out of flooded mine have been in vain.

The issue of witness protection scheme had cropped up earlier when the top court was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking protection for witnesses in rape cases involving self-styled preacher Asaram Bapu.

The court said a property under misuse would be sealed within 48 hours if the owner failed to show papers legalising commercial activity in residential area.

The apex court had sought details of the funds allocated to the states by the Centre under the scheme.

Unitech Ltd has said it will dispose off its 26 acres land near Bangalore and asked the court to allow it to enter into the sale agreement with the purchaser

The government filed a review petition in the Supreme Court on Monday against the March 20 order that banned automatic arrests and registration of criminal cases under the SC/ST Act, 1989.

The Supreme Court had voiced concern on the issue of overcrowding of prisons across the country, saying prisoners have human rights and they can’t be kept like animals.

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