Can states avoid sedition cases till relook, asks SC

NEW DELHI: A day after being informed that the government intends to re-examine Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code, the Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to respond by Wednesday morning whether it could ask the states not to slap sedition charges on anyone and ensure protection of rights of those booked under … Read more

Saddened by rising violence and false cases against docs: CJI

NEW DELHI: Chief Justice NV Ramana on Saturday expressed deep concern over rising incidents of violence and lodging of false cases against doctors across India and said they need a secure environment to discharge their selfless service to the society. Releasing the book ‘Atlas of Breast Elastography and Ultrasound Guided Fine Needle Cytology’ by Col … Read more

PIL has turned into personal interest litigation: CJI Ramana

NEW DELHI: Chief Justice NV Ramana on Saturday expressed concern over frivolous litigations in courts and said the concept of PIL has now turned into personal interest litigation and is at times being misused to stall projects or put pressure on public authorities. Speaking at a joint conference of chief ministers and chief justices of … Read more