J S Khehar

Former Chief Justice of India J S Khehar on Thursday favoured a peaceful resolution of the Ayodhya dispute while stressing that India had opted for the path of "absolute secularism" after independence.

Outgoing Chief Justice of India J S Khehar today came in praise by Attorney General K K Venugopal who hailed him for taking up triple talaq issue expeditiously and rendering justice to Muslim women.

No meaningful dialogue is possible in Jammu and Kashmir unless violence stops in the strife-torn Valley, the Supreme Court said on Monday. "Talks with whom? No talk can take place unless the violence stops," a bench of Chief Justice J S Khehar and Justice D Y Chandrachud said.

Privacy is not a "standalone" right, but it is rather a concept and the court cannot recognise it as a new and separate fundamental right under the Constitution, the Maharashtra government today told the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court today asked the state governments to issue a notification to include children affected with HIV in disadvantaged group for imparting free, compulsory education under the 2009 law.

Calcutta High Court judge Justice C S Karnan today ordered issuance of non-bailable warrants against seven judges of the Supreme Court, including the Chief Justice of India (CJI), for not being represented before him, even as the Attorney General said he was not sure whether the "gentleman" would undergo medical tests as ordered by the top court.

The Supreme Court collegium has recommended 51 names for appointment as judges in 10 high courts in the country.

The Supreme Court today asked a Gujarat trial court to expedite recording of evidence of prosecution witnesses in a sexual assault case lodged by two Surat-based sisters against self-styled godman Asaram.

The Supreme Court said that if it allows an extension then it has to be for all

Political parties must be held accountable for the electoral promises that remain unfulfilled on a routine basis, Chief Justice of India JS Khehar said today, adding, poll manifestos have turned out to be just a piece of paper.

A bench headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar dismissed the plea of the bank which said that barring of the exchange before March 31 will lead to closure of 281 branches in Nashik district.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Justice J S Khehar will attend the closing ceremony of 150th anniversary celebrations of the Allahabad High Court on Sunday.

A lawmaker of Bihar's ruling alliance who wanted action against a magazine for an article published 23 years ago has been fined 10 lakh by the Supreme Court. "You are a representative of the people. You can't be expected to misuse the jurisdiction of this court," Chief Justice of India JS Kehar observed, calling the legislator's petition filed afte...

The case was motivated by fears that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government could offer Budget giveaways to attract votes in state assembly elections to be held in February and March.

The Supreme Court today refused an urgent hearing on a plea seeking postponement of presentation of Union Budget due to assembly elections in five states.

Former Chief Justice of India J S Khehar on Thursday favoured a peaceful resolution of the Ayodhya dispute while stressing that India had opted for the path of "absolute secularism" after independence.

Outgoing Chief Justice of India J S Khehar today came in praise by Attorney General K K Venugopal who hailed him for taking up triple talaq issue expeditiously and rendering justice to Muslim women.

No meaningful dialogue is possible in Jammu and Kashmir unless violence stops in the strife-torn Valley, the Supreme Court said on Monday. "Talks with whom? No talk can take place unless the violence stops," a bench of Chief Justice J S Khehar and Justice D Y Chandrachud said.

Privacy is not a "standalone" right, but it is rather a concept and the court cannot recognise it as a new and separate fundamental right under the Constitution, the Maharashtra government today told the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court today asked the state governments to issue a notification to include children affected with HIV in disadvantaged group for imparting free, compulsory education under the 2009 law.

Calcutta High Court judge Justice C S Karnan today ordered issuance of non-bailable warrants against seven judges of the Supreme Court, including the Chief Justice of India (CJI), for not being represented before him, even as the Attorney General said he was not sure whether the "gentleman" would undergo medical tests as ordered by the top court.

The Supreme Court collegium has recommended 51 names for appointment as judges in 10 high courts in the country.

The Supreme Court today asked a Gujarat trial court to expedite recording of evidence of prosecution witnesses in a sexual assault case lodged by two Surat-based sisters against self-styled godman Asaram.

The Supreme Court said that if it allows an extension then it has to be for all

Political parties must be held accountable for the electoral promises that remain unfulfilled on a routine basis, Chief Justice of India JS Khehar said today, adding, poll manifestos have turned out to be just a piece of paper.

A bench headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar dismissed the plea of the bank which said that barring of the exchange before March 31 will lead to closure of 281 branches in Nashik district.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Justice J S Khehar will attend the closing ceremony of 150th anniversary celebrations of the Allahabad High Court on Sunday.

A lawmaker of Bihar's ruling alliance who wanted action against a magazine for an article published 23 years ago has been fined 10 lakh by the Supreme Court. "You are a representative of the people. You can't be expected to misuse the jurisdiction of this court," Chief Justice of India JS Kehar observed, calling the legislator's petition filed afte...

The case was motivated by fears that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government could offer Budget giveaways to attract votes in state assembly elections to be held in February and March.

The Supreme Court today refused an urgent hearing on a plea seeking postponement of presentation of Union Budget due to assembly elections in five states.