Delhi

September 16, 2024 4:34 PM

Delhi LG has power to nominate ‘aldermen’ in MCD: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the Delhi Lieutenant Governor's decision to nominate 10 'aldermen' to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). A bench of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justices Narasimha, JB Pardiwala said that the LG is expected to act as per the statutory mandate a...

September 16, 2024 4:45 PM

Delhi High Court transfers coaching centre deaths case to CBI

The Delhi High Court on Friday transferred the investigation case pertaining to the deaths of three UPSC aspirants in Old Rajinder Nagar to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The reason cited for this decision is the seriousness of the incidents and the potential involvement of corruption b...

September 16, 2024 4:52 PM

Supreme Court dismisses PIL challenging cancellation of UGC-NET exam

The Supreme Court of India on Monday declined to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the government's decision to cancel the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) following allegations of a question paper leak. A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chan...

September 16, 2024 4:52 PM

Supreme Court begins special Lok Adalat for resolving disputes amicably

The Supreme Court of India has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to address its mounting case backlog by launching a five-day Special Lok Adalat. The event, which began on Monday, coincides with the 75th anniversary of the apex court's establishment and will run until August 3. Chief Justice ...