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Members of LGBT (Lesbians Gays Bisexuals Transgenders) community hold a rainbow flag during a parade in Gurgaon. (Photo: AP)

Lesbians, gays, bisexuals not third gender, says Supreme Court

In 2014, Supreme Court had granted legal recognition to transgenders or eunuchs as third category of gender.

1 July 2016 2:39 AM IST

It is well settled in law that a Judge is expected to act in consonance and accord with the legal principles, says Supreme Court. (Photo: Representational Image)

SC to examine legal validity of triple talaq' system under Shariat law

A divorce through triple talaq' among the Muslim community is a very important matter affecting a large section of...

30 Jun 2016 1:24 AM IST

Police said the girl had on several occasions been tortured when she tried to resist her tormentors. (Photo: Representational Image)

International Convention meet to ratify rules on torture on weaker...

The meet said the pervasive existence of torture within India is a crime deserving the fullest condemnation and...

28 Jun 2016 1:47 AM IST

Supreme Court of India (Photo: DC/file)

Delay in lodging FIR not ground for acquittal, says Supreme Court

The prosecution in such cases is likely to be delayed further if the deceased has left behind children.

12 Jun 2016 1:25 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa. (Photo: PTI)

Supreme Court reserves verdict in TN chief minister Jayalalithaa DA...

If the conviction is restored, it will be a huge blow for Ms Jayalalithaa. The arguments were spread over four months...

8 Jun 2016 3:50 AM IST

In the schedule given by the Centre, the All India Pre-Medical Test to be held on May 1 will be treated as Neet-1, while Neet-2 will be held on July 24. (Representational image)

NEET and its implications for students

All government and private medical colleges will have to be filled only through NEET-2, to be held on July 24.

6 Jun 2016 6:32 AM IST

Supreme Court of India (Photo: PTI)

Supreme Court pulls up AICTE for not complying with directions

The bench was hearing an application by Abdul Kalam Technical University in UP complaining about the AICTE not adhering...

1 Jun 2016 2:12 AM IST

Late TV actress Partyusha Banerjee with her boyfriend Rahul Raj Singh.

Supreme Court relief for Pratyusha Banerjee beau

A vacation bench dismissed as withdrawn a special leave petition filed by the mother of Pratyusha.

31 May 2016 1:39 AM IST

Supreme Court of India (Photo: PTI)

Supreme Court stays demotion of Lt. General

Fight among two Brigadiers leads to court battle.

31 May 2016 12:39 AM IST

Share with DD: Supreme Court to channels

The bench said Section 3 of the Act aims to provide access to largest number of listeners and viewers on free to air...

29 May 2016 1:28 AM IST

Supreme Court of India (Photo: PTI)

Supreme Court refuses to stay Neet ordinance

The petition filed by Dr. Anand Rai, questions the arbitrary manner in which the Centre issued the ordinance on May 24.

28 May 2016 12:44 AM IST

Supreme Court of India (Photo: PTI)

Vyapam scam whistle-blower moves Supreme Court on NEET order

The plea is likely to be listed for hearing in a day or two.

27 May 2016 1:03 AM IST