An agreement signed by the government with a supplier of a nuclear power plant to waive off its liability in the event of an accident will be null and void if it contradicts the law, the Supreme Court

The Comptroller and Auditor-General is not a mere “munim” or accountant but a constitutional authority whose duty is to scrutinise the government’s revenue allocations, the Supreme Court held Monday.

The Central Empowered Committee (CEC) informed the Supreme Court on Friday that mining operations in 63 iron ore leases falling in category B in Karnataka may be allowed to be resumed after fulfilment

Even as loading of fuel began on Friday at the controversial Koodankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu, a fresh plea was filed in the Supreme Court claiming that the environmental clearance given

The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to Nupur Talwar, in jail for over four months on charges of murdering her 14-year-old daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj in 2008, directing she be released from jail by Tuesday next week, during which time the CBI should complete examining other witnesses.

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Centre on alleged irregularities in allocation of coal blocks in 2004, as noted by the Comptroller and Auditor-General, and sought an explanation on the guidelines and policies followed in these allotments.

Giving a green signal to the government to load fuel at the Koodan-kulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu, the Supreme Court on Thursday said it will examine the risks associated with the project and pass appropriate orders to ensure the safety of people living in its vicinity.

The Delhi high court on Wednesday refused to stay the city government’s decision to regularise 895 unauthorised colonies.

Observing that journalists should be wise enough to determine their limits, the SC on Tuesday refused to frame specific guidelines for media reporting on sub-judice matters but said the judiciary can

Observing that journalists should be wise enough to determine their limits, the SC on Tuesday refused to frame specific guidelines for media reporting on sub-judice matters but said the judiciary can