Apex court extends stay on Sterlite`s shut down

Last Updated: Monday, October 18, 2010, 13:52

SC extended its stay on Madras HC`s verdict that directed Sterlite Industries to shut down its copper smelter plant in Tamil Nadu.

Apex court can facilitate settlement of Ayodhya title suit: BJP

Last Updated: Friday, October 1, 2010, 23:35

The BJP today suggested that the apex court can facilitate an amicable settlement and bring about a full and final justice between parties to the Ayodhya title suits.

Centre opposes Natwar`s plea in apex court

Last Updated: Thursday, July 29, 2010, 23:02

The Centre today opposed in the Supreme Court Natwar Singh`s plea seeking its direction to allow him to go through all the documents relating to the United Nation`s "oil-for-food" scam allegedly involving him and his son.

B`desh court wants safeguards against military rule

Last Updated: Thursday, July 29, 2010, 12:52

The Supreme Court has denounced the declaration of martial law in the past.

Apex court rejects women panel`s plea against rapist

Last Updated: Friday, July 23, 2010, 19:25

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition by the NCW challenging the Delhi High Court order setting free a rapist on the ground that he had "redeemed himself" by clearing the civil service exam while in prison.

No relief for those with "unclean hands": SC

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 20, 2010, 00:08

SC held that persons who come to the court with "unclean hands" cannot expect justice.

Giving someone finger an offence: Italy`s top court

Last Updated: Friday, July 9, 2010, 16:50

Giving someone the finger is as insulting as verbal abuse, Italy`s highest appeals court has ruled.

CIC to challenge Delhi HC decision in apex court

Last Updated: Thursday, June 3, 2010, 15:35

The Central Information Commission will challenge the decision of Delhi High Court to scrap the rules framed by the transparency panel for carrying out its business.

Apex panel formed to monitor refit of Gorshkov

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 1, 2010, 13:16

India and Russia have constituted an apex monitoring committee to supervise the Admiral Gorshkov aircraft carrier refit programme at the Sevmash shipyard.

Apex court displeased at Allahabad High Court`s observation

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 18, 2010, 23:17

The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed its displeasure with a judgment of the Allahabad HC that judicial over-reach could invite the wrath of political class leading to clipping of judiciary`s powers or even its independence.

Apex court reserves order on Reddy brothers` plea

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 4, 2010, 13:36

The Supreme Court Tuesday reserved orders on the plea of Reddy brothers to allow mining in the forest area of Obulapuram on the Andhra Pradesh-Karnataka border.

TN moves apex court again on Mullaperiyar row

Last Updated: Thursday, March 18, 2010, 00:43

Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday urged the apex court to recall its earlier order constituting an empowered committee to review the safety aspect of the Mullaperiyar dam in Kerala.