The Latest Breaking News from SC

BJP complains to Chhattisgarh poll authority, claims Congress candidates have not disclosed criminal records

BJP files complaint against 83 Congress candidates for not furnishing criminal records to ECI. Cong. claims false allegations. SC order requires records to be submitted within 48 hours of selection. Complaint seeks action for alleged contempt of SC orders. Cong. claims no tickets to those with criminal tendencies, will fulfil…

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

YSRCP will win all seven Assembly seats in Chittoor, says Minister Peddireddi

The YSRCP is confident of winning all 7 Chittoor Assembly seats in 2024 elections. Minister Ramachandra Reddy says CM Jagan Mohan Reddy has fulfilled all promises to SC, ST, BC and minority communities. Samajika Nyaya Bus Yatra will cover one constituency each in Rayalaseema districts, starting Oct. 26.

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

Why did the Supreme Court not allow same-sex marriage? | Explained

Why did the Supreme Court not allow the Special Marriage Act to be used for queer couples to get married? Will the legislature be open to enacting a law to make same-sex marriage legal?

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

As head coach John Wurzer orchestrates a steady build, Pomona-Pitzer claims a calculated Golfweek D3 October Classic win

Pomona-Pitzer outscored the field on the par 5s at Baytowne Golf Club, and it helped deliver the title at the Golfweek October Classic.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 18, 2023

HC uphold lawyer’s conviction in scholarship scam, two others acquitted

Telangana High Court sets aside conviction of two govt employees in 2002-03 scholarship scam. Conviction of lawyer K.V.L. Jayasimha partially upheld; three-year imprisonment confirmed. Hyderabad District Social Welfare Officer and superintendent acquitted due to lack of evidence.

The Hindu · Oct 18, 2023

Dejected and disappointed, but fight will go on, say LGBTQIA+ petitioners, activists

In a majority judgement in the case, the Supreme Court ruled that non-heterosexual couples do not have the right to have their relationships recognised either as marriage or as a civil union

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

RSS, affiliate welcome Supreme Court verdict on same sex marriage

RSS/VHP welcome SC's majority view on LGBTQ not having unqualified right to marry; Sangh had maintained it's a 'disorder'; SC heard Hindu, Muslim, Christian followers; RSS chief said LGBTQ have private/social space; Dattatreya Hosabale said not a crime; Samvardhinee Nyas survey found medical practitioners believe homosexuality is a disorder.

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

Bihar caste survey: ruling parties reach out to EBC, OBC, SC communities, spread awareness

Separate teams of ruling coalition partners RJD and Janata Dal (United) have begun visiting different Assembly constituencies, to create awareness about the recently released caste survey report in Bihar

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Congress first list is a mix of seniors, defectors and newcomers | Analysis

The first list of 55 names of Congress candidates announced by the All India Congress Committee (AICC) is a mix of seniors including the sitting legislators and Lok Sabha members, over two dozen defectors from other parties and rank new comers who will contest Telangana Assembly Elections-2023. Preference was given…

The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023

Sena vs Sena: SC gave a ‘hammer blow’ to Speaker for delaying tactics, says Uddhav camp

Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said that the SC had dealt Narwekar “a hammer blow” for his foot-dragging over the hearings on the disqualification petitions.

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023