Supreme Court

SC Reviews Politicans’ Freedom of Speech Over Azam Khan’s Remarks

Ministers, MPs, and MLAs' freedom of speech cannot be further restricted, the Supreme Court Constitution Bench said on Tuesday. The court ruled that there are no more justifications than these for limiting free expression. The court ruled that statements made by ministers, MPs, and MLAs cannot be indirectly ascribed to...

SC stays Allahabad HC order to conduct local body polls without OBC quota by January end

The Supreme Court halted the Allahabad High Court's ruling requiring the Uttar Pradesh administration to hold local government elections in the state by the end of January without providing OBCs quota. A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha instructed that the State of Uttar Pradesh create...

SC declines to entertain Azam Khan’ plea seeking to transfer cases out of UP

The Supreme Court turned down Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan's request to transfer some charges against him from Uttar Pradesh to another state on Wednesday. The Supreme Court urged Azam Khan to contact the appropriate High Court and that his plea be heard as soon as possible. The SP leader...