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    Supreme Court also asked the Ministry of Minority Affairs to file its response to the petition filed by one Shayara Bano challenging the constitutionality of Muslim practices of polygamy, triple talaq (talaq-e-bidat) and nikah halala. (Photo: PTI)Nation
    Muslim personal law: SC asks Centre to submit report on 'women and...

    Counsel said the report has recommended a ban on various practices that are purportedly Islamic but require reform.

    28 March 2016 6:27 PM IST

    The court had voiced its concern over the spread of child pornography like cancer in the society. (Representational Image)Nation
    SC grants Centre time to frame mechanism to ban child porn websites

    The bench in its observation said freedom of expression shouldn't be used as guise for child pornography.

    28 March 2016 6:22 PM IST

    There is no uniform law on this issue (Representational Image)Nation
    Panel to take call on law for NRI kids hit by disputes

    This problem is peculiar among non-resident Indians.

    20 March 2016 2:55 AM IST

    Supreme Court of IndiaNation
    Top court confirms jail term for madurai lawyer

    The Bench also refused to entertain a bail application moved on behalf of Peter Ramesh Kumar, who is in jail.

    19 March 2016 5:54 AM IST

    Supreme Court of IndiaNation
    Supreme Court relents, allows photos of CMs and ministers in govt...

    It also allowed use of governors' photographs.

    19 March 2016 1:19 AM IST

    Supreme Court of IndiaNation
    Telangana gets SC shocker on split of assets with Andhra Pradesh

    Telangana claim on all properties, deposits rejected; assets to be divided on 58:42 ratio based on population.

    19 March 2016 1:18 AM IST

    Supreme Court of IndiaNation
    Sasikala floated fake firms to divert money'

    The claim of the subscription scheme was made for the first time in 1998 and this fact was suppressed even in the income...

    18 March 2016 3:42 AM IST

    Supreme Court said entry or exist gates should be appropriately barricaded so that the devotees remain in queue and come back in queue. (Photo: PTI)Nation
    Supreme Court to take call on Sardarji jokes

    The Bench directed that all the petitions be listed for further hearing on April 5.

    18 March 2016 1:48 AM IST

    The Karnataka high court on Friday orally directed the state government take steps to curb illegal constructions in the city.Nation
    Jayalalithaa took Rs 1 salary, but had Rs 66 crores: Karnataka Public...

    Karnataka's public prosecutor questions TN CM's assets.

    17 March 2016 4:29 AM IST

    Supreme Court of IndiaNation
    Appeal with four regional benches not feasible: Centre

    Attorney General says High Courts should be strengthened.

    16 March 2016 3:08 AM IST

    Supreme Court of IndiaBusiness
    Supreme Court agrees to examine Jet-Etihad buyout deal

    Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to examine the controversial deal entered during the UPA regime between Jet and Etihad...

    16 March 2016 12:59 AM IST

    Supreme Court of IndiaNation
    Supreme Court upholds show cause notice to Pondicherry VC

    Chandra Krishnamurthy was appointed VC of Pondicherry University and she took charge on February 1, 2003 for five years.

    15 March 2016 6:11 AM IST

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