The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to Delhi government and Delhi police over Shaheen Bagh protest and posted the matter for hearing on February 17. ''The protest has been going on for a long time.

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to Delhi government and Delhi police over Shaheen Bagh protest and posted the matter for hearing on February 17. ''The protest has been going on for a long time. You can`t block public roads indefinitely and the protests can`t continue like this on public places," observed Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul. A bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and KM Joseph was hearing the matter. Justice Kaul said the protests have gone into many days, there must a designated area to protest, "you just cannot block the road. There cannot be an indefinite period of protest in public area. Then, everybody will protest everywhere", added Kaul. The apex court's observation came after counsel for Bhim Army Chief Chandershekhar Azad said that the matter is about balancing rights. Justice Joseph also agreed with this observation on blocking a public road. "Can you block the public road", said Justice Joseph. Advocate Amit Sahni had moved the apex court seeking directions to the authorities to remove the blockade on the Shaheen Bagh stretch. Meanwhile, a protest march was held from Mandi House to Parliament House in the national capital against Citizenship Amendment Act, National Register of Citizens and National Population Register.

Supreme Court issues notices to Delhi govt, police over Shaheen Bagh protest

"Nation's patience has been tested enough" in the Nirbhaya case due to delay tactics of the four death row convicts, the Centre told the Supreme Court Friday and said the court would have to lay down law on whether condemned prisoners can be hanged separately or not.

The Centre has challenged in the top court the February 5 order of the Delhi High Court which had dismissed its plea against the trial court's order staying the execution of the death sentence and said that all the four convicts have to be executed together and not separately.

"This is a case where ultimately this bench will have to lay down the law. Nation's patience has been tested enough now," Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told a bench comprising Justices R Banumathi, Ashok Bhushan and A S Bopanna.

The bench, which said the plea filed by the Centre and the Delhi government would be heard on February 11, did not heed to Mehta's request to issue notices to the four convicts and said it would further delay the matter.

The bench told Mehta that it would hear him on February 11 and it may consider whether notice needed to be issued to these convicts.

Mehta told the bench that one of the convicts, Mukesh Kumar Singh, has exhausted all his remedies including the mercy plea and the challenge to its rejection by the President in the apex court.

The mercy pleas of Akshay Kumar and Vinay Kumar Sharma have already been dismissed, he said, adding that the fourth convict Pawan Gupta has neither filed a curative petition nor a mercy plea.

"Pawan has chosen not to file a curative or a mercy petition. The question is, is the authority required to wait endlessly," Mehta said, adding, can a "calculated design" of one convict to delay the matter create uncertainty over the execution of other convicts.

Mehta said, in this case, there may be a situation where one convict "sits tight for five years" and the others then approach the apex court seeking commutation of the death penalty on the ground of delay in execution.

"The high court has granted them (convicts) one week time to avail all their remedies. This amply protects you," the bench said, adding, "No one can be compelled to take remedies."

While explaining the sequence of events, Mehta said the trial court had suspended the death warrants of the convicts.

To this, the bench said, "That was done as mercy petition of Vinay was pending then".

When the bench said it would hear the matter on February 11, Mehta urged the court to issue a notice to the four convicts and said, "Let them come to this court on Monday and say what they intend to do."

"Issuance of notice will not harm them. The high court had also issued notices to them. The court can have the benefit of their assistance on the issue. As an institution we are answerable to the society," he said, adding that the court can allow them to serve the copy of plea to the four convicts in jail itself.

To this, the bench said issuing notices to the convicts at this stage will further delay the matter.

"We want to hear you on merits," the bench told Mehta, who said he can argue on the merits "right now" but it would be better if convicts are represented in the court through their lawyers during the arguments.

"By the order of the high court, they (convicts) can take some steps," the bench said.

"In the impugned order, the Delhi High Court has granted one week time to the convicts to take steps if they wish to make any type of objections before any institutions/ authorities available under the law. Since one week time has been granted to the convicts which expires on February 11, list the matter on February 11 at 2 PM," the bench said.

The trial court had on January 31 stayed "till further orders" execution of the four convicts in the case -- Mukesh (32), Pawan (25), Vinay (26) and Akshay (31), who are lodged in Tihar Jail.

Later, the Centre had moved the high court against the stay on the execution of the convicts.

In its verdict rejecting the Centre's plea, the high court had faulted the authorities concerned for not taking steps for issuance of death warrants after the rejection of appeals of the convicts by the apex court in 2017.

The 23-year-old physiotherapy intern, who came to be known as 'Nirbhaya' (fearless), was gang-raped and savagely assaulted on the night of December 16, 2012, in a moving bus in South Delhi. She died of her injuries a fortnight later in a Singapore hospital.

Six people including the four convicts, Ram Singh and a juvenile -- were named as accused.

Ram Singh, the prime accused, allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself in Tihar jail days after the trial began. The juvenile, who was said to be the most brutal of the attackers, was put in a correctional home for three years.

The juvenile was released in 2015 and sent to an undisclosed location amid concerns over a threat to his life. He, when released, was 20 years old.&nbsp;

"Nation's patience has been tested enough" in the Nirbhaya case due to delay tactics of the four death row convicts, the Centre told the Supreme Court Friday and said the court would have to lay down law on whether condemned prisoners can be hanged separately or not.

"Nation's patience has been tested enough" in the Nirbhaya case due to delay tactics of the four death row convicts, the Centre told the Supreme Court Friday and said the court would have to lay down law on whether condemned prisoners can be hanged separately or not. The Centre has challenged in the top court the February 5 order of the Delhi High Court which had dismissed its plea against the trial court's order staying the execution of the death sentence and said that all the four convicts have to be executed together and not separately. "This is a case where ultimately this bench will have to lay down the law. Nation's patience has been tested enough now," Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told a bench comprising Justices R Banumathi, Ashok Bhushan and A S Bopanna. The bench, which said the plea filed by the Centre and the Delhi government would be heard on February 11, did not heed to Mehta's request to issue notices to the four convicts and said it would further delay the matter. The bench told Mehta that it would hear him on February 11 and it may consider whether notice needed to be issued to these convicts. Mehta told the bench that one of the convicts, Mukesh Kumar Singh, has exhausted all his remedies including the mercy plea and the challenge to its rejection by the President in the apex court. The mercy pleas of Akshay Kumar and Vinay Kumar Sharma have already been dismissed, he said, adding that the fourth convict Pawan Gupta has neither filed a curative petition nor a mercy plea. "Pawan has chosen not to file a curative or a mercy petition. The question is, is the authority required to wait endlessly," Mehta said, adding, can a "calculated design" of one convict to delay the matter create uncertainty over the execution of other convicts. Mehta said, in this case, there may be a situation where one convict "sits tight for five years" and the others then approach the apex court seeking commutation of the death penalty on the ground of delay in execution. "The high court has granted them (convicts) one week time to avail all their remedies. This amply protects you," the bench said, adding, "No one can be compelled to take remedies." While explaining the sequence of events, Mehta said the trial court had suspended the death warrants of the convicts. To this, the bench said, "That was done as mercy petition of Vinay was pending then". When the bench said it would hear the matter on February 11, Mehta urged the court to issue a notice to the four convicts and said, "Let them come to this court on Monday and say what they intend to do." "Issuance of notice will not harm them. The high court had also issued notices to them. The court can have the benefit of their assistance on the issue. As an institution we are answerable to the society," he said, adding that the court can allow them to serve the copy of plea to the four convicts in jail itself. To this, the bench said issuing notices to the convicts at this stage will further delay the matter. "We want to hear you on merits," the bench told Mehta, who said he can argue on the merits "right now" but it would be better if convicts are represented in the court through their lawyers during the arguments. "By the order of the high court, they (convicts) can take some steps," the bench said. "In the impugned order, the Delhi High Court has granted one week time to the convicts to take steps if they wish to make any type of objections before any institutions/ authorities available under the law. Since one week time has been granted to the convicts which expires on February 11, list the matter on February 11 at 2 PM," the bench said. The trial court had on January 31 stayed "till further orders" execution of the four convicts in the case -- Mukesh (32), Pawan (25), Vinay (26) and Akshay (31), who are lodged in Tihar Jail. Later, the Centre had moved the high court against the stay on the execution of the convicts. In its verdict rejecting the Centre's plea, the high court had faulted the authorities concerned for not taking steps for issuance of death warrants after the rejection of appeals of the convicts by the apex court in 2017. The 23-year-old physiotherapy intern, who came to be known as 'Nirbhaya' (fearless), was gang-raped and savagely assaulted on the night of December 16, 2012, in a moving bus in South Delhi. She died of her injuries a fortnight later in a Singapore hospital. Six people including the four convicts, Ram Singh and a juvenile -- were named as accused. Ram Singh, the prime accused, allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself in Tihar jail days after the trial began. The juvenile, who was said to be the most brutal of the attackers, was put in a correctional home for three years. The juvenile was released in 2015 and sent to an undisclosed location amid concerns over a threat to his life. He, when released, was 20 years old.

Nirbhaya case: Nation's patience tested by delay tactics of death row convicts, Centre tells SC

The central government said that it is unable to hang the convicts of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/latest-news-nirbhaya-gangrape-case-delhi-court-defers-convicts-execution-until-further-orders-277801">Nirbhaya </a>case because of the stay on their execution.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/latest-news-nirbhaya-gangrape-case-delhi-court-defers-convicts-execution-until-further-orders-277801">Supreme Court</a> on Thursday said it will hear the government's appeal on Friday.

The government moved the top court seeking an urgent listing of its appeal against high court's verdict rejecting its plea against stay on execution.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/latest-news-nirbhaya-gangrape-case-delhi-court-defers-convicts-execution-until-further-orders-277801">Delhi High Court </a>had, on Wednesday, granted a week's time to the four death row convicts to avail all legal remedies available to them and said that the convicts cannot be hanged separately since they were convicted for the same crime.

The High Court had passed the order while hearing petitions filed by the centre and Tihar jail authorities challenging the Patiala House Court's order which had stayed "till further order" the execution of the four convicts in the matter.

The central government said that it is unable to hang the convicts of the Nirbhaya case because of the stay on their execution. The Supreme Court on Thursday said it will hear the government's appeal on Friday.

The central government said that it is unable to hang the convicts of the Nirbhaya case because of the stay on their execution. The Supreme Court on Thursday said it will hear the government's appeal on Friday. The government moved the top court seeking an urgent listing of its appeal against high court's verdict rejecting its plea against stay on execution. Also read: Nirbhaya gang-rape case: Delhi court defers convicts' execution until further orders Delhi High Court had, on Wednesday, granted a week's time to the four death row convicts to avail all legal remedies available to them and said that the convicts cannot be hanged separately since they were convicted for the same crime. The High Court had passed the order while hearing petitions filed by the centre and Tihar jail authorities challenging the Patiala House Court's order which had stayed "till further order" the execution of the four convicts in the matter.

Unable to hang Nirbhaya convicts due to stay on execution: Government tells Supreme Court

BJP president <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/bjp-president-jp-nadda-must-show-ingenuity-to-make-his-mark-276653">JP Nadda</a> on Wednesday said that the inclusion of a Dalit member in the Ram Temple Trust is an example of social harmony and termed the formation of the Trust as a historic decision.

"Today is a historic day and the dream of every Hindustani has come true. In this Trust, social harmony has been emphasised by representing Dalit society. I once again warmly congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi for this," said Nadda in an official statement.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sri-ram-janambhoomi-tirath-kshetra-trust-formed-pm-modi-informs-lok-sabha-278744">Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra trust formed: PM Modi informs Lok Sabha</a>

Earlier, Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sri-ram-janambhoomi-tirath-kshetra-trust-formed-pm-modi-informs-lok-sabha-278744">Narendra Modi</a> announced in the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sri-ram-janambhoomi-tirath-kshetra-trust-formed-pm-modi-informs-lok-sabha-278744"> Lok Sabha</a> the formation of a Trust for construction of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sri-ram-janambhoomi-tirath-kshetra-trust-formed-pm-modi-informs-lok-sabha-278744">Ram temple</a> in Ayodhya.

Speaking in the Lower House of Parliament, he said, "We have readied a scheme for the development of Ram Temple in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/supreme-court-dismisses-all-review-petitions-in-ayodhya-verdict-267893">Ayodhya</a>. A Trust has been formed, it is called Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerath Kshetra."

Prime Minister's announcement was hailed with loud slogans of 'Jai Shri Ram' from the members of the ruling party.

Later, Union Home Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sri-ram-janambhoomi-tirath-kshetra-trust-formed-pm-modi-informs-lok-sabha-278744">Amit Shah</a> announced that three will be 15 trustees in the Trust, of whom one will mandatorily be from the Dalit community.

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"The way the country has received and acknowledged the decision of construction of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/will-lay-foundation-stone-of-ram-temple-on-feb-21-swami-swaroopanand-saraswati-193941">Ram Temple</a>, it showed how strong the fabric of the Indian society is. I also congratulate all the countrymen for this strong solidarity," Nadda said.

Thee BJP President thanked Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for granting five acres of land to the Sunni Waqf Board as requested by the central government.

"According to the court's decision, the central government had requested the Uttar Pradesh government to give five acres of land to the Sunni Waqf Board, which has also been agreed by the UP government. I also thank the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath Ji and the BJP government of the state for this," Nadda said.

A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court had in November ruled unanimously in the favour of Ram Lalla. It said the entire disputed land spread over 2.7 acres will be handed over to a Trust to formed by the government, which will oversee the construction of Ram temple at the site.

The court had asked the government to give 5-acre land to Sunni Waqf Board in Ayodhya for the construction of a mosque.

BJP president JP Nadda on Wednesday said that the inclusion of a Dalit member in the Ram Temple Trust is an example of social harmony and termed the formation of the Trust as a historic decision.

BJP president JP Nadda on Wednesday said that the inclusion of a Dalit member in the Ram Temple Trust is an example of social harmony and termed the formation of the Trust as a historic decision. "Today is a historic day and the dream of every Hindustani has come true. In this Trust, social harmony has been emphasised by representing Dalit society. I once again warmly congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi for this," said Nadda in an official statement. Also read: Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra trust formed: PM Modi informs Lok Sabha Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced in the Lok Sabha the formation of a Trust for construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya. Speaking in the Lower House of Parliament, he said, "We have readied a scheme for the development of Ram Temple in Ayodhya. A Trust has been formed, it is called Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerath Kshetra." Prime Minister's announcement was hailed with loud slogans of 'Jai Shri Ram' from the members of the ruling party. Later, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that three will be 15 trustees in the Trust, of whom one will mandatorily be from the Dalit community. Also read: Will lay foundation stone of Ram Temple on February 21: Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati "The way the country has received and acknowledged the decision of construction of Ram Temple, it showed how strong the fabric of the Indian society is. I also congratulate all the countrymen for this strong solidarity," Nadda said. Thee BJP President thanked Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for granting five acres of land to the Sunni Waqf Board as requested by the central government. "According to the court's decision, the central government had requested the Uttar Pradesh government to give five acres of land to the Sunni Waqf Board, which has also been agreed by the UP government. I also thank the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath Ji and the BJP government of the state for this," Nadda said. A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court had in November ruled unanimously in the favour of Ram Lalla. It said the entire disputed land spread over 2.7 acres will be handed over to a Trust to formed by the government, which will oversee the construction of Ram temple at the site. The court had asked the government to give 5-acre land to Sunni Waqf Board in Ayodhya for the construction of a mosque.

Inclusion of dalits in Ram Temple Trust emphasises social harmony: JP Nadda

The nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court will hear the Sabarimala matter again on Thursday.

During the day's hearing, Solicitor General (SG) <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/deliberate-calculated-design-to-frustrate-mandate-of-law-by-nirbhaya-convicts-solicitor-general-to-delhi-hc-278170">Tushar Mehta</a> told the Apex Court that the issues can be framed in the chambers itself.

He stated that there is no need to frame the questions and other issues if relevant, in an open court.

After hearing Mehta's submissions, CJI <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/criticism-is-not-best-form-of-correction-cji-sa-bobde-266833">SA Bobde</a> observed that there are questions that arose in Sabarimala, and also there are questions that are there in other cases such as Muslim women's demand to enter mosques, and the FGM in Dawoodi Bohras and whether Parsi women married to non-Parsis lose religion.

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Earlier, CJI Bobde had said that the court will examine the matter and hear the scope of judicial review on the point of religious faith and women's rights. 
He had fixed a 10-day period for concluding the hearing on the petition seeking women's entry into Sabarimala temple, mosques, and Parsi Agiyari. 
The Apex Court had on January 13 said that it will only hear the questions referred to in the review order passed by it in November last year in the Sabarimala temple case, which allowed women and girls of all age groups to visit the shrine in Kerala.

The top court had in November last year, observed that the entry of women into places of worship is not just limited to the Sabarimala temple but also includes issues like allowing Muslim and Parsi women to enter religious practice.

The court is hearing a clutch of petitions seeking reconsideration of its September 2018 judgment that lifted the bar on menstruating women from worshipping in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kerala-ahead-of-sabarimala-temples-opening-security-arrangements-tightened-in-pathanamthitta-262473">Sabarimala temple</a>.

The apex court in a landmark 4:1 ruling had set aside decades-old restrictions on the entry of women of menstruating age inside the temple.

The verdict had sparked a series of protests across Kerala, which eventually led to the filing of several petitions seeking review of the top court's order challenging the authority of the court to intervene in a belief of the people.

The nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court will hear the Sabarimala matter again on Thursday. During the day's hearing, Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta told the Apex Court that the issues can be framed in the chambers itself.

The nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court will hear the Sabarimala matter again on Thursday. During the day's hearing, Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta told the Apex Court that the issues can be framed in the chambers itself. He stated that there is no need to frame the questions and other issues if relevant, in an open court. After hearing Mehta's submissions, CJI SA Bobde observed that there are questions that arose in Sabarimala, and also there are questions that are there in other cases such as Muslim women's demand to enter mosques, and the FGM in Dawoodi Bohras and whether Parsi women married to non-Parsis lose religion. Also read: Kerala: Devotees pay obeisance at Sabarimala temple Earlier, CJI Bobde had said that the court will examine the matter and hear the scope of judicial review on the point of religious faith and women's rights. He had fixed a 10-day period for concluding the hearing on the petition seeking women's entry into Sabarimala temple, mosques, and Parsi Agiyari. The Apex Court had on January 13 said that it will only hear the questions referred to in the review order passed by it in November last year in the Sabarimala temple case, which allowed women and girls of all age groups to visit the shrine in Kerala. The top court had in November last year, observed that the entry of women into places of worship is not just limited to the Sabarimala temple but also includes issues like allowing Muslim and Parsi women to enter religious practice. The court is hearing a clutch of petitions seeking reconsideration of its September 2018 judgment that lifted the bar on menstruating women from worshipping in the Sabarimala temple. The apex court in a landmark 4:1 ruling had set aside decades-old restrictions on the entry of women of menstruating age inside the temple. The verdict had sparked a series of protests across Kerala, which eventually led to the filing of several petitions seeking review of the top court's order challenging the authority of the court to intervene in a belief of the people.

Supreme Court to hear Sabarimala matter again on Thursday

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-asks-army-to-decide-on-granting-special-commission-to-female-officers-263289">Supreme Court</a> on Monday issued notice to Centre and all the State governments on a petition against the continued deaths of children who fall into borewells and the negligence shown by authorities to prevent such tragedies.

A Bench of Justice <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/this-is-nonsense-says-supreme-court-dismissing-pil-seeking-100-vvpat-verification-220408">Arun Mishra</a> and Justice MR Shah sought response from the Central and State governments, Union Territories and the NDRF on the PIL filed by advocate GS Mani.

The plea said authorities remain negligent about safety measures concerning borewells despite Supreme Court directions in 2010. The advocate cited several news reports of borewell deaths in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra over the years after the court issued directions. 
Citing the failure of the government at the State and Central levels to comply with the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/united-states-supreme-court-to-hear-its-first-major-gun-case-since-2010-265748">Supreme Court 2010</a> guidelines to prevent bore well/tube well deaths, the plea said that such deaths have been reported across the country.

The plea was filed in October 2019 in the wake of the death of two-year-old Sujith Wilson, who got trapped in an abandoned borewell near Tiruchi in Tamil Nadu.

Not only Tamil Nadu State authorities failed to take any steps to prevent the death of small children who fall into abandoned or open bore wells and tube wells, but they have failed to implement or comply with the directions issued by the Supreme Court in this regard, the petition stated.

"After the 2010 Supreme Court judgment was passed, there have been several incidents clearly evincing the total failure of the government to do their part to prevent the death of innocent children from falls into such wells," the petition states.

Immediate, necessary action and punishment be ordered against erring government officials for non-compliance with these precautionary measures, it demanded.

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to Centre and all the State governments on a petition against the continued deaths of children who fall into borewells and the negligence shown by authorities to prevent such tragedies.

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to Centre and all the State governments on a petition against the continued deaths of children who fall into borewells and the negligence shown by authorities to prevent such tragedies. A Bench of Justice Arun Mishra and Justice MR Shah sought response from the Central and State governments, Union Territories and the NDRF on the PIL filed by advocate GS Mani. The plea said authorities remain negligent about safety measures concerning borewells despite Supreme Court directions in 2010. The advocate cited several news reports of borewell deaths in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra over the years after the court issued directions. Citing the failure of the government at the State and Central levels to comply with the Supreme Court 2010 guidelines to prevent bore well/tube well deaths, the plea said that such deaths have been reported across the country. The plea was filed in October 2019 in the wake of the death of two-year-old Sujith Wilson, who got trapped in an abandoned borewell near Tiruchi in Tamil Nadu. Not only Tamil Nadu State authorities failed to take any steps to prevent the death of small children who fall into abandoned or open bore wells and tube wells, but they have failed to implement or comply with the directions issued by the Supreme Court in this regard, the petition stated. "After the 2010 Supreme Court judgment was passed, there have been several incidents clearly evincing the total failure of the government to do their part to prevent the death of innocent children from falls into such wells," the petition states. Immediate, necessary action and punishment be ordered against erring government officials for non-compliance with these precautionary measures, it demanded.

Supreme Court seeks reply from Centre and States on plea to stop deaths in borewells

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its order on pleas challenging a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decision, which barred banking services from dealing in any transaction linked with cryptocurrency.

A bench headed by Justice RF Nariman has reserved the order after hearing arguments from all the parties in the matter.

The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), whose members carry out cryptocurrency exchanges, had approached the top court objecting to a 2018 RBI circular directing regulated entities not to deal with cryptocurrencies.

IAMAI had claimed the move of RBI had effectively banned legitimate business activity via virtual currencies (VCs).

The regulatory body had, on April 6, 2018, issued a circular directing that all the entities regulated by it shall not deal in virtual currencies or provide services to any person or entity for facilitating in dealing it.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its order on pleas challenging a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decision, which barred banking services from dealing in any transaction linked with cryptocurrency.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its order on pleas challenging a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decision, which barred banking services from dealing in any transaction linked with cryptocurrency. A bench headed by Justice RF Nariman has reserved the order after hearing arguments from all the parties in the matter. The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), whose members carry out cryptocurrency exchanges, had approached the top court objecting to a 2018 RBI circular directing regulated entities not to deal with cryptocurrencies. IAMAI had claimed the move of RBI had effectively banned legitimate business activity via virtual currencies (VCs). The regulatory body had, on April 6, 2018, issued a circular directing that all the entities regulated by it shall not deal in virtual currencies or provide services to any person or entity for facilitating in dealing it.

Supreme Court reserves order on plea challenging RBI's ban on cryptocurrency

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the <a href="Abrogation of Article 370 irreversible, Centre tells SC">Centre </a>to introduce the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-first-ladies-of-conservation-how-the-black-mambas-are-protecting-wildlife-in-south-africa-13178">African cheetah</a> to suitable habitat in India. Stating that the rare <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/wildlife-week-heroes-of-indian-jungles-480">Indian cheetah</a> is almost extinct in the country, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) had filed an application seeking permission for the introduction of the African cheetah from Namibia.

The apex court set up a three-member committee, comprising former director Wildlife of India Ranjit Singh, DG of Wildlife of India Dhananjay Mohan, and DIG, Wildlife, Ministry of Environment and Forests to guide the NTCA in deciding on the issue.

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A bench comprising Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justices B R Gavai and Surya Kant said the apex court will monitor the project and the committee will submit its report before it every four months.

The top court also said the decision for the relocation of the African cheetah will be taken after a proper survey and the action of the introduction of the animal will be left to the NTCA's discretion.

It said the NCTA will be guided by the committee of experts who will survey the best location. It was submitted before the apex court that the African cheetah will be introduced on an experimental basis in the best suitable habitat to see whether it can adapt to Indian conditions.&nbsp;

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Centre to introduce the African cheetah to suitable habitat in India. Stating that the rare Indian cheetah is almost extinct in the country, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) had filed an application seeking permission for the introduction of the African cheetah from Namibia.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Centre to introduce the African cheetah to suitable habitat in India. Stating that the rare Indian cheetah is almost extinct in the country, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) had filed an application seeking permission for the introduction of the African cheetah from Namibia. The apex court set up a three-member committee, comprising former director Wildlife of India Ranjit Singh, DG of Wildlife of India Dhananjay Mohan, and DIG, Wildlife, Ministry of Environment and Forests to guide the NTCA in deciding on the issue. Also Read: Government moves to Supreme Court seeking more 'victim-centric' death penalty guidelines A bench comprising Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justices B R Gavai and Surya Kant said the apex court will monitor the project and the committee will submit its report before it every four months. The top court also said the decision for the relocation of the African cheetah will be taken after a proper survey and the action of the introduction of the animal will be left to the NTCA's discretion. It said the NCTA will be guided by the committee of experts who will survey the best location. It was submitted before the apex court that the African cheetah will be introduced on an experimental basis in the best suitable habitat to see whether it can adapt to Indian conditions.

SC allows Centre to bring African cheetah to suitable wildlife habitat in India

Mukesh Kumar Singh, one of the death row convicts in the 2012-gangrape and murder case, on Saturday moved Supreme Court challenging the rejection of his mercy petition by the President.

"I have filed a petition before the Court challenging the rejection of mercy petition by the President," said his lawyer Vrinda Grover, speaking to ANI.

"I have moved the Apex Court for judicial review against the order of rejection of mercy petition by the President of India," said Grover.

Grover has sought commutation of Mukesh's death sentence to life imprisonment, as the President had rejected his mercy petition.

Supreme Court's five-judge bench, headed by Justice NV Ramana, had earlier, dismissed the curative petitions of Mukesh and another death row convict, Vinay Kumar Sharma.

After the dismissal of the curative petition by the SC, Mukesh had filed a mercy petition before the President of India, who also had rejected his mercy plea.

Mercy petition is the last constitutional recourse that a death row convict can exhaust.

The 23-year-old paramedical student was brutally gang-raped in a moving bus on December 16, 2012, by six men (including a juvenile), in Delhi.

One of the accused, out of five adult accused, Ram Singh, had committed suicide in the Tihar jail during the trial of the case.

The other three death row convicts, against whom the death warrants had already been issued are - Pawan Kumar Gupta, Vinay Kumar Sharma, and Akshay Kumar Singh.&nbsp; 
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Mukesh Kumar Singh, one of the death row convicts in the 2012-gangrape and murder case, on Saturday moved Supreme Court challenging the rejection of his mercy petition by the President.

Mukesh Kumar Singh, one of the death row convicts in the 2012-gangrape and murder case, on Saturday moved Supreme Court challenging the rejection of his mercy petition by the President. "I have filed a petition before the Court challenging the rejection of mercy petition by the President," said his lawyer Vrinda Grover, speaking to ANI. "I have moved the Apex Court for judicial review against the order of rejection of mercy petition by the President of India," said Grover. Grover has sought commutation of Mukesh's death sentence to life imprisonment, as the President had rejected his mercy petition. Supreme Court's five-judge bench, headed by Justice NV Ramana, had earlier, dismissed the curative petitions of Mukesh and another death row convict, Vinay Kumar Sharma. After the dismissal of the curative petition by the SC, Mukesh had filed a mercy petition before the President of India, who also had rejected his mercy plea. Mercy petition is the last constitutional recourse that a death row convict can exhaust. The 23-year-old paramedical student was brutally gang-raped in a moving bus on December 16, 2012, by six men (including a juvenile), in Delhi. One of the accused, out of five adult accused, Ram Singh, had committed suicide in the Tihar jail during the trial of the case. The other three death row convicts, against whom the death warrants had already been issued are - Pawan Kumar Gupta, Vinay Kumar Sharma, and Akshay Kumar Singh.

Nirbhaya death row convict challenges rejection of mercy petition in Supreme Court

The latest cover story of The Economist is titled 'Intolerant India'. It criticises the Modi Government and it even has advice for the Supreme Court. This story has triggered another round of debate and trolling. WION's Palki dissects the reportage of The Economist on India.

Gravitas: The Economist calls Modi's India 'Intolerant'

In the face of repeated assertion by Home Minister Amit Shah and various other BJP leaders that the Citizenship Amendment Act(CAA) will not be withdrawn, Tamil Nadu's opposition party the DMK and its allies have decided to hold a state-wide Signature campaign against the CAA and the implementation of National Population Register.&nbsp;

In an all-party meeting held at the DMK headquarters Anna Arivalayam, the opposition parties in the state have resolved to demand the withdrawal of "anti-people" CAA, prevent the commencement of NRC processes and disallow the NPR activities from being conducted in Tamil Nadu, DMK Chief Stalin said.&nbsp;

"We have taken a resolution to conduct a statewide signature campaign from February 2nd to February 8th in this regard. Beyond those that are politically inclined and are taking part in this campaign, we urge students and common people to take part in this campaign. We aim to seek the appointment of the President of India and submit the signatures to him" said MK Stalin.&nbsp;

When asked about Home Minister Amit Shah having emphasized that the central government "wouldn't move back an inch on CAA", Stalin retorted, "let Amit Shah say what he wants, we will continue to show our disapproval"

On social reformer Periyar's statue that was vandalized in Chengalpet district, near Chennai, Stalin stated that these incidents are "happening continuously" and that Periyar had stood up for the Tamil race for 95 years, it was painful and embarrassing that such incidents are taking place. He demanded that the government take necessary action against the perpetrators.&nbsp;

The DMK-ed alliance also urged the AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu to take up a cabinet decision against the implementation of NPR in Tamil Nadu.

In the face of repeated assertion by Home Minister Amit Shah and various other BJP leaders that the Citizenship Amendment Act(CAA) will not be withdrawn, Tamil Nadu's opposition party the DMK and its allies have decided to hold a state-wide Signature campaign against the CAA and the implementation of National Population Register.

In the face of repeated assertion by Home Minister Amit Shah and various other BJP leaders that the Citizenship Amendment Act(CAA) will not be withdrawn, Tamil Nadu's opposition party the DMK and its allies have decided to hold a state-wide Signature campaign against the CAA and the implementation of National Population Register. In an all-party meeting held at the DMK headquarters Anna Arivalayam, the opposition parties in the state have resolved to demand the withdrawal of "anti-people" CAA, prevent the commencement of NRC processes and disallow the NPR activities from being conducted in Tamil Nadu, DMK Chief Stalin said. "We have taken a resolution to conduct a statewide signature campaign from February 2nd to February 8th in this regard. Beyond those that are politically inclined and are taking part in this campaign, we urge students and common people to take part in this campaign. We aim to seek the appointment of the President of India and submit the signatures to him" said MK Stalin. When asked about Home Minister Amit Shah having emphasized that the central government "wouldn't move back an inch on CAA", Stalin retorted, "let Amit Shah say what he wants, we will continue to show our disapproval" On social reformer Periyar's statue that was vandalized in Chengalpet district, near Chennai, Stalin stated that these incidents are "happening continuously" and that Periyar had stood up for the Tamil race for 95 years, it was painful and embarrassing that such incidents are taking place. He demanded that the government take necessary action against the perpetrators. The DMK-ed alliance also urged the AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu to take up a cabinet decision against the implementation of NPR in Tamil Nadu.

Let Amit shah say what he wants; we will oppose CAA; DMK, allies launch Signature campaign

Supreme Court will hear around 144 petitions on Wednesday related to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), including petitions challenging the constitutional validity of CAA and transfer petitions filed by the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/caa-and-nrc-protests-addressing-concerns-of-protesters-a-must-for-government-268749">Central Government</a>.

Popular Front of India (PFI) national secretary Anis Ahmed has also filed a PIL in the Apex Court <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-kerala-punjab-now-maharashtra-mulls-resolution-against-citizenship-amendment-act-275185">challenging the new legislation</a>, which trigged protests across several parts of the country.

A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) SA Bobde, Justice S Abdul Nazeer and Justice Sanjiv Khanna will hear the pleas will hear Ahmed's petition with several other pleas against CAA listed for hearing today.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="wionews.com/opinions-blogs/how-citizenship-amendment-act-caa-is-different-from-nrc-and-npr-274608">How Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is different from NRC and NPR</a>

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[&nbsp;Demonstrators carry flags and placards as they attend a protest rally against a new citizenship law (Courtesy: Reuters) ]

Ahmed, in his petition, challenged not only the CAA but also the amendments made to related legislation, rules and orders. He stated religion has never been a criterion for citizenship.

"However, as a result of the CAA, only Muslims run the risk of losing citizenship on account of their religion. The impugned legislation sets the criterion of religion for the purposes of granting or denying citizenship. That is not conducive to the constitutional ideals, such as justice, equality, liberty and fraternity, unity and integrity of the country," read the petition.

Anis Ahmed stated that the CAA is "wholly destructive, divisive and dangerous to the harmonious living of the citizens of India". The PIL also states that "The Articles 2, 3, 7, 15 and 18 of Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR to which India is a party, mandates that there shall not be any discrimination on the ground of religion."

"Unfortunately, the impugned legislations are wholly unjust, arbitrary, discriminatory, and unconstitutional and against the international Declarations/Covenants adopted by the United Nations Organization, wherein India is a member," read a press release by PFI.

The PIL also sought to declare Rule 4(1)(ha) of the Passport (Entry into India) Rules 1950, para 3A of the Foreigners Order, 1948 and the CAA as "unconstitutional and to strike down those legislations".

Supreme Court will hear around 144 petitions on Wednesday related to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), including petitions challenging the constitutional validity of CAA and transfer petitions filed by the Central Government.

Supreme Court will hear around 144 petitions on Wednesday related to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), including petitions challenging the constitutional validity of CAA and transfer petitions filed by the Central Government. Popular Front of India (PFI) national secretary Anis Ahmed has also filed a PIL in the Apex Court challenging the new legislation, which trigged protests across several parts of the country. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) SA Bobde, Justice S Abdul Nazeer and Justice Sanjiv Khanna will hear the pleas will hear Ahmed's petition with several other pleas against CAA listed for hearing today. Also Read: How Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is different from NRC and NPR [ Demonstrators carry flags and placards as they attend a protest rally against a new citizenship law (Courtesy: Reuters) ] Ahmed, in his petition, challenged not only the CAA but also the amendments made to related legislation, rules and orders. He stated religion has never been a criterion for citizenship. "However, as a result of the CAA, only Muslims run the risk of losing citizenship on account of their religion. The impugned legislation sets the criterion of religion for the purposes of granting or denying citizenship. That is not conducive to the constitutional ideals, such as justice, equality, liberty and fraternity, unity and integrity of the country," read the petition. Anis Ahmed stated that the CAA is "wholly destructive, divisive and dangerous to the harmonious living of the citizens of India". The PIL also states that "The Articles 2, 3, 7, 15 and 18 of Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR to which India is a party, mandates that there shall not be any discrimination on the ground of religion." "Unfortunately, the impugned legislations are wholly unjust, arbitrary, discriminatory, and unconstitutional and against the international Declarations/Covenants adopted by the United Nations Organization, wherein India is a member," read a press release by PFI. The PIL also sought to declare Rule 4(1)(ha) of the Passport (Entry into India) Rules 1950, para 3A of the Foreigners Order, 1948 and the CAA as "unconstitutional and to strike down those legislations".

SC to hear around 144 petitions on CAA; petitions challenge constitutional validity of CAA

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-issues-notice-to-centre-over-schemes-for-minorities-275461">Supreme Court of India </a>on Wednesday refused to grant an interim stay on the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/despite-protests-citizenship-amendment-act-will-not-be-withdrawn-amit-shah-275742">Citizenship Amendment Act</a> (CAA) without hearing the Central government.&nbsp;

The court has ordered the Centre to file replies on all other CAA-related pleas (except those about Assam and Tripura) within four weeks.

<a href="Despite protests, Citizenship Amendment Act will not be withdrawn: Amit Shah">Also read:&nbsp;Despite protests, Citizenship Amendment Act will not be withdrawn: Amit Shah</a>

The Apex Court said that it will take a look at the requests identified with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/today-in-history-from-first-auction-of-assam-tea-to-india-and-pakistan-sign-tashkent-agreement-and-more-273317">Assam </a>and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/crime-against-women-reduced-by-7-per-cent-in-new-govts-regime-in-tripura-law-minister-ratanlal-nath-271843">Tripura </a>diversely as both these states have separate concurrences with the Central government in regards to the safeguarding of local clans and ethnic individuals. Anyway, it explained that the equivalent is for the court's advantage and every one of the issues will be heard together.'

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-issues-notice-to-centre-over-schemes-for-minorities-275461">Supreme Court issues notice to Centre over schemes for minorities</a>

The top legal body has indicated making of Constitution Bench to hear the all petitions challenging Citizenship Amendment Act. The bench will work out the schedule for hearing the cases and take up the cases after 5 weeks to pass interim orders.

A Bench of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/justice-sharad-arvind-bobde-47th-chief-justice-of-india-who-advocates-use-of-artificial-intelligence-in-courts-262959">Chief Justice of India</a> (CJI) SA Bobde, Justice S Abdul Nazeer and Justice Sanjiv Khanna was hearing the pleas against CAA listed for today.

(With inputs from ANI)

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday refused to grant an interim stay on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) without hearing the Central government. The court has ordered the Centre to file replies on all other CAA-related pleas (except those about Assam and Tripura) within four weeks.

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday refused to grant an interim stay on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) without hearing the Central government. The court has ordered the Centre to file replies on all other CAA-related pleas (except those about Assam and Tripura) within four weeks. Also read: Despite protests, Citizenship Amendment Act will not be withdrawn: Amit Shah The Apex Court said that it will take a look at the requests identified with Assam and Tripura diversely as both these states have separate concurrences with the Central government in regards to the safeguarding of local clans and ethnic individuals. Anyway, it explained that the equivalent is for the court's advantage and every one of the issues will be heard together.' Also read: Supreme Court issues notice to Centre over schemes for minorities The top legal body has indicated making of Constitution Bench to hear the all petitions challenging Citizenship Amendment Act. The bench will work out the schedule for hearing the cases and take up the cases after 5 weeks to pass interim orders. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) SA Bobde, Justice S Abdul Nazeer and Justice Sanjiv Khanna was hearing the pleas against CAA listed for today. (With inputs from ANI)

Supreme Court hearing on CAA: No stay on Citizenship Act, apex court gives Centre 4 weeks to respond

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-is-indira-jaising-giving-me-such-suggestions-nirbhayas-mother-275018">Nirbhaya gang-rape</a> and murder case <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/we-are-with-you-but-against-the-death-penalty-indira-jaising-appeals-to-nirbhayas-mother-274990">convict on death row</a>, Pawan Kumar Gupta's plea regarding his juvenile status.

Arguing that the prosecution deliberately concealed his age, Pawan had filed a plea in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/it-is-delay-tactic-to-avoid-execution-says-nirbhayas-mother-on-convicts-plea-in-supreme-court-275446">apex court to challenge the Delhi High Court</a> order that declined to entertain his plea that he was a juvenile when Nirbhaya was brutally gang-raped in December 2012.

A bench, comprising Justices R Banumathi, dismissed the plea of death row convict Pawan Kumar Gupta and upheld the Delhi High Court verdict. 
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The top court said that there is no ground to interfere with the high court's earlier order and added that it was rightly rejected.&nbsp;

The convict's lawyer&nbsp;stated that Pawan was 17 years, 1 month and 20 days old at the time of the crime and based his argument on this to why his role should be considered as a juvenile in the case.

On January 17, the Delhi&nbsp;High Court had rejected the review petition of Pawan and he had challenged this before the apex court.

A Delhi court issued a fresh death warrant against the four death-row convicts in the Nirbhaya rape case, who will now be executed on February 1 at 6 am.

Four convicts, Vinay, Akshay, Pawan, and Mukesh were convicted and sentenced to death for raping a 23-year-old woman in a moving bus in the national capital on the intervening night of December 16-17, 2012.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case convict on death row, Pawan Kumar Gupta's plea regarding his juvenile status. Arguing that the prosecution deliberately concealed his age, Pawan had filed a plea in the apex court to challenge the Delhi High Court order that declined to entertain his plea that he was a juvenile when Nirbhaya was brutally gang-raped in December 2012.

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case convict on death row, Pawan Kumar Gupta's plea regarding his juvenile status. Arguing that the prosecution deliberately concealed his age, Pawan had filed a plea in the apex court to challenge the Delhi High Court order that declined to entertain his plea that he was a juvenile when Nirbhaya was brutally gang-raped in December 2012. A bench, comprising Justices R Banumathi, dismissed the plea of death row convict Pawan Kumar Gupta and upheld the Delhi High Court verdict. ' The top court said that there is no ground to interfere with the high court's earlier order and added that it was rightly rejected. The convict's lawyer stated that Pawan was 17 years, 1 month and 20 days old at the time of the crime and based his argument on this to why his role should be considered as a juvenile in the case. On January 17, the Delhi High Court had rejected the review petition of Pawan and he had challenged this before the apex court. A Delhi court issued a fresh death warrant against the four death-row convicts in the Nirbhaya rape case, who will now be executed on February 1 at 6 am. Four convicts, Vinay, Akshay, Pawan, and Mukesh were convicted and sentenced to death for raping a 23-year-old woman in a moving bus in the national capital on the intervening night of December 16-17, 2012. (With inputs from agencies)

Nirbhaya case: Supreme Court dismisses plea on convict Pawan Gupta's juvenile status

The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Centre regarding schemes for minorities.

The petitioner has claimed that the government is spending Rs 4,800 crore on teaching skills to minorities and promoting culture and alleged that this is a violation of the right to equality.

The apex court will hear the matter in March.

The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Centre regarding schemes for minorities. The petitioner has claimed that the government is spending Rs 4,800 crore on teaching skills to minorities and promoting culture and alleged that this is a violation of the right to equality.

The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Centre regarding schemes for minorities. The petitioner has claimed that the government is spending Rs 4,800 crore on teaching skills to minorities and promoting culture and alleged that this is a violation of the right to equality. The apex court will hear the matter in March.

Supreme Court issues notice to Centre over schemes for minorities

Asha Devi, mother of 2012 Delhi gang-rape victim, on Monday termed the petition by one of the convicts in the case as a tactic to delay the execution.

The Supreme Court will today hear a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nibhaya-case-death-row-convict-claims-he-was-juvenile-supreme-court-to-hear-plea-275125">Special Leave Petition</a> (SLP) filed by Pawan Kumar Gupta, one of the death row convicts in the gang-rape and murder case, claiming that he was a juvenile at the time of the crime, and the Delhi High Court had ignored this fact during the proceedings in the case.

Speaking to ANI, Asha Devi said, "It is just a tactic to delay the execution. His petition was canceled in 2013 by the Supreme Court. The review petition was also dismissed by the court. He's doing it just to waste time. All the convicts must be executed on February 1."

The Delhi High Court had rejected the review petition of Pawan and he had challenged this before the apex court on January 17.

Pawan's date of birth as per school record is October 8, 1996, but the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-high-court-dismisses-plea-seeking-opening-of-kalindi-kunj-shaheen-bagh-stretch-274254">Delhi High Court</a> had ignored this, Pawan's lawyer, AP Singh claimed in the petition.

A Delhi court issued a fresh death warrant against the four death-row convicts in the Nirbhaya rape case, who will now be executed on February 1 at 6 am.

Four convicts, Vinay, Akshay, Pawan, and Mukesh were convicted and sentenced to death for raping a 23-year-old woman in a moving bus in the national capital on the intervening night of December 16-17, 2012.

Asha Devi, mother of 2012 Delhi gang-rape victim, on Monday termed the petition by one of the convicts in the case as a tactic to delay the execution. The Supreme Court will today hear a Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by Pawan Kumar Gupta, one of the death row convicts in the gang-rape and murder case, claiming that he was a juvenile at the time of the crime, and the Delhi High Court had ignored this fact during the proceedings in the case.

Asha Devi, mother of 2012 Delhi gang-rape victim, on Monday termed the petition by one of the convicts in the case as a tactic to delay the execution. The Supreme Court will today hear a Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by Pawan Kumar Gupta, one of the death row convicts in the gang-rape and murder case, claiming that he was a juvenile at the time of the crime, and the Delhi High Court had ignored this fact during the proceedings in the case. Speaking to ANI, Asha Devi said, "It is just a tactic to delay the execution. His petition was canceled in 2013 by the Supreme Court. The review petition was also dismissed by the court. He's doing it just to waste time. All the convicts must be executed on February 1." The Delhi High Court had rejected the review petition of Pawan and he had challenged this before the apex court on January 17. Pawan's date of birth as per school record is October 8, 1996, but the Delhi High Court had ignored this, Pawan's lawyer, AP Singh claimed in the petition. A Delhi court issued a fresh death warrant against the four death-row convicts in the Nirbhaya rape case, who will now be executed on February 1 at 6 am. Four convicts, Vinay, Akshay, Pawan, and Mukesh were convicted and sentenced to death for raping a 23-year-old woman in a moving bus in the national capital on the intervening night of December 16-17, 2012.

It is delay tactic to avoid execution, says Nirbhayas mother on convicts plea in Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on January 20 a Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by one of the death-row convicts in the Nirbhaya rape case claiming that he was juvenile during the commission of the crime in 2012.

A three-judge bench headed by Justice R Banumathi and also comprising Justices Ashok Bhushan and A S Bopanna will hear the petition.

Pawan Gupta had yesterday filed the SLP before the apex court challenging the Delhi High Court's decision to dismiss his plea claiming that he was juvenile at the time of the incident.

"Gupta was a juvenile at the time of the crime and the Delhi High Court had ignored this fact during the proceeding," the convict's lawyer AP Singh told ANI.

Pawan's date of birth as per the school record is October 8, 1996, but the Delhi High Court had ignored this fact, Singh has contended in the petition.

Yesterday, a Delhi court had issued a fresh death warrant against the four death-row convicts in the Nirbhaya rape case, who would now be executed on February 1 at 6 am.

Four men, Vinay, Akshay, Pawan and Mukesh were convicted and sentenced to death for raping a 23-year-old woman in a moving bus in the national capital on December 16, 2012.&nbsp;

 
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The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on January 20 a Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by one of the death-row convicts in the Nirbhaya rape case claiming that he was juvenile during the commission of the crime in 2012.

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on January 20 a Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by one of the death-row convicts in the Nirbhaya rape case claiming that he was juvenile during the commission of the crime in 2012. A three-judge bench headed by Justice R Banumathi and also comprising Justices Ashok Bhushan and A S Bopanna will hear the petition. Pawan Gupta had yesterday filed the SLP before the apex court challenging the Delhi High Court's decision to dismiss his plea claiming that he was juvenile at the time of the incident. "Gupta was a juvenile at the time of the crime and the Delhi High Court had ignored this fact during the proceeding," the convict's lawyer AP Singh told ANI. Pawan's date of birth as per the school record is October 8, 1996, but the Delhi High Court had ignored this fact, Singh has contended in the petition. Yesterday, a Delhi court had issued a fresh death warrant against the four death-row convicts in the Nirbhaya rape case, who would now be executed on February 1 at 6 am. Four men, Vinay, Akshay, Pawan and Mukesh were convicted and sentenced to death for raping a 23-year-old woman in a moving bus in the national capital on December 16, 2012.

Nibhaya case: Death-row convict claims he was juvenile, Supreme Court to hear plea

Telecom operators Bharti Airtel and Vodafone-Idea received a setback from the Supreme Court on Thursday, rejecting its plea, seeking a review of its earlier order to pay ₹ 92,000 crores till 23 January.

Supreme Court rejects plea of telecom giants, to review over order for paying Rs 92K Cr to govt

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday said that the state will join Kerala and move Supreme Court on the Citizenship Amendment Act issue.&nbsp;

Punjab Assembly has already passed a resolution against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA).

"We have sent a draft to Centre to make changes necessary to make CAA acceptable to everyone. Census is being carried out now, It will be done on old level. Every citizen will be counted whether he is Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Christian or anybody," the Chief Minister said today.&nbsp;

"We are going to join Kerala in Supreme Court on this issue," he added.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan-led Kerala government has already moved the apex court on the matter and had passed a resolution on the same.&nbsp;

Kerala governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Thursday described the state government's move to go to the Supreme Court over Citizenship Amendment Act as a <a href="http://wionews.com/india-news/breach-of-protocol-kerala-governor-fumes-after-state-government-moves-supreme-court-over-caa-274651">'breach' of protocol</a>.&nbsp;

Khan said that the government should have at least taken his approval or informed him before moving the top court. He added that he got to know about Pinarayi Vijayan-led government's move only through media reports.&nbsp;

On Friday, Khan said that he will <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kerala-governor-to-seek-report-from-state-government-for-moving-sc-against-citizenship-act-274910">seek a report in connection</a> to the matter from the state government.

The new citizenship law seeks to grant Indian citizenship to non-Muslim migrants from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan.&nbsp;

 
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Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday said that the state will join Kerala and move Supreme Court on the Citizenship Amendment Act issue. Punjab Assembly has already passed a resolution against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA).

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday said that the state will join Kerala and move Supreme Court on the Citizenship Amendment Act issue. Punjab Assembly has already passed a resolution against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). "We have sent a draft to Centre to make changes necessary to make CAA acceptable to everyone. Census is being carried out now, It will be done on old level. Every citizen will be counted whether he is Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Christian or anybody," the Chief Minister said today. "We are going to join Kerala in Supreme Court on this issue," he added. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan-led Kerala government has already moved the apex court on the matter and had passed a resolution on the same. Kerala governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Thursday described the state government's move to go to the Supreme Court over Citizenship Amendment Act as a 'breach' of protocol. Khan said that the government should have at least taken his approval or informed him before moving the top court. He added that he got to know about Pinarayi Vijayan-led government's move only through media reports. On Friday, Khan said that he will seek a report in connection to the matter from the state government. The new citizenship law seeks to grant Indian citizenship to non-Muslim migrants from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan.

Will join Kerala in Supreme Court over Citizenship Amendment Act: Punjab CM Amarinder Singh 

A day after the Supreme Court rejected the review petitions filed byvarious telecom companies over the Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) case, Vodafone stocks sank thirty-nine per cent on Friday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/in-major-setback-telecom-operators-to-pay-rs-92000-crore-as-dues-to-telecom-department-as-supreme-court-rejects-review-plea-274701">Also Read:&nbsp;Telecom operators to pay Rs 92,000 crore as dues to telecom department</a>

Vodafone's share price collapsed 39 per cent to 3.65 rupees before it&nbsp;recovered to 4.60 rupees which weighed on the market with the Sensex shedding 0.16 per cent to 41,866.16 in morning trade.

After the bloodbath, Vodafone shares&nbsp;closed 25.21 per cent lower at Rs 4.51 on the Bombay Stock Exchange(BSE).

The Sensex, however, ended 12.81 points higher at 41,945.37, while Nifty closed 3.10 points lower at 12,352.40.

Last year, India's top court had granted three months to telecom operators to clear their dues with top companies - Reliance, Bharti Airtel owing the telecom department Rs 92,000 and another 41,000 crore to Department of telecom(DoT). According to the court, Vodafone-Idea has to pay Rs 28,000 crore (license fees of Rs 6,900 crore and the balance is interest and penalty) over the next three months to the government.

In November, Vodafone had recorded the biggest loss in corporate history with $7.13 billion in the second quarter till September as the company continued to bleed.

According to the TRAI, Vodafone-Idea and Bharti Airtel had lost 14.5 million and 15.1 million mobile subscribers in March last year. Interestingly, the customer base of Reliance Jio, owned by Mukesh Ambani was 306.7 million in March 2019, against 297.2 million as on February.

A day after the Supreme Court rejected the review petitions filed byvarious telecom companies over the Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) case, Vodafone stocks sank thirty-nine per cent on Friday.

A day after the Supreme Court rejected the review petitions filed byvarious telecom companies over the Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) case, Vodafone stocks sank thirty-nine per cent on Friday. Also Read: Telecom operators to pay Rs 92,000 crore as dues to telecom department Vodafone's share price collapsed 39 per cent to 3.65 rupees before it recovered to 4.60 rupees which weighed on the market with the Sensex shedding 0.16 per cent to 41,866.16 in morning trade. After the bloodbath, Vodafone shares closed 25.21 per cent lower at Rs 4.51 on the Bombay Stock Exchange(BSE). The Sensex, however, ended 12.81 points higher at 41,945.37, while Nifty closed 3.10 points lower at 12,352.40. Last year, India's top court had granted three months to telecom operators to clear their dues with top companies - Reliance, Bharti Airtel owing the telecom department Rs 92,000 and another 41,000 crore to Department of telecom(DoT). According to the court, Vodafone-Idea has to pay Rs 28,000 crore (license fees of Rs 6,900 crore and the balance is interest and penalty) over the next three months to the government. In November, Vodafone had recorded the biggest loss in corporate history with $7.13 billion in the second quarter till September as the company continued to bleed. According to the TRAI, Vodafone-Idea and Bharti Airtel had lost 14.5 million and 15.1 million mobile subscribers in March last year. Interestingly, the customer base of Reliance Jio, owned by Mukesh Ambani was 306.7 million in March 2019, against 297.2 million as on February.

Day after Supreme Court verdict, Vodafone stocks crash to record low

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Thursday described the state government's move to go to the Supreme Court over Citizenship Amendment Act as a 'breach' of protocol.&nbsp;

Khan said that the government should have at least taken his approval or informed him before moving the top court. He added that he got to know about Pinarayi Vijayan-led government's move only through media reports.&nbsp;

"This is a breach of protocol and a breach of courtesy. I will look into it whether the state government can go to the SC without the approval of the Governor. If not the approval, they could have just informed me," Khan told reporters.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kerala-assembly-passes-resolution-seeking-withdrawal-of-caa-271267">Kerala Assembly passes resolution seeking withdrawal of CAA</a>

"I have no issue with them going to the Supreme Court but they should have informed me first. I, being a constitutional head came to know about it through newspapers. Clearly, I am not just a rubber stamp," he added.&nbsp;

This comes after the Kerala government on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court against the lew citizenship law which seeks to grant&nbsp;citizenship to non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

Kerala government, in its petition, stated that the act violates "Articles 14, 21, and 25 of the Constitution of India" and is violative of the basic structure - the principle of secularism as well.

The state Assembly had previously passed a resolution seeking withdrawal of the citizenship law. Chief Minister Vijayan had also written to counterparts in 11 states to consider passing a similar resolution against the CAA.

(With inputs from ANI)&nbsp;

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Thursday described the state government's move to go to the Supreme Court over Citizenship Amendment Act as a 'breach' of protocol.

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Thursday described the state government's move to go to the Supreme Court over Citizenship Amendment Act as a 'breach' of protocol. Khan said that the government should have at least taken his approval or informed him before moving the top court. He added that he got to know about Pinarayi Vijayan-led government's move only through media reports. "This is a breach of protocol and a breach of courtesy. I will look into it whether the state government can go to the SC without the approval of the Governor. If not the approval, they could have just informed me," Khan told reporters. Also read: Kerala Assembly passes resolution seeking withdrawal of CAA "I have no issue with them going to the Supreme Court but they should have informed me first. I, being a constitutional head came to know about it through newspapers. Clearly, I am not just a rubber stamp," he added. This comes after the Kerala government on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court against the lew citizenship law which seeks to grant citizenship to non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. Kerala government, in its petition, stated that the act violates "Articles 14, 21, and 25 of the Constitution of India" and is violative of the basic structure - the principle of secularism as well. The state Assembly had previously passed a resolution seeking withdrawal of the citizenship law. Chief Minister Vijayan had also written to counterparts in 11 states to consider passing a similar resolution against the CAA. (With inputs from ANI)

Breach of protocol: Kerala Governor fumes after state government moves Supreme Court over CAA

The Supreme Court of India on Thursday dismissed review petitions filed by various telecom companies challenging its judgement in the Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) case.&nbsp;

Telecom bigwigs like Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Reliance Communications (RCom) owe a whopping Rs 92,000 crore as a license fee to the telecom department. Another 41,000 crore is to be paid to the Department of Telecom (DoT) as a spectrum usage fee.&nbsp;

In October last year, the apex court had granted three months to telecom operators to clear their dues with the telecom department.

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The Indian telecom sector reels under heavy debts and suffers from a cut-throat price war. Supreme Court's rejection of AGR pleas is likely to further add to the financial woes of the telecom operators.

Bharti, in its response, expressed the company's disappointment with the top court's verdict and said that it would evaluate filing another petition.

"The industry continues to face severe financial stress and the outcome could further erode the viability of the sector as a whole," Bharti said in a statement reported by news agency Reuters.

According to reports, Bharti Airtel is supposed to pay a total of around Rs 23,000 crore to the telecom department. Reliance Communications has saddled Rs 16,456.47 crore worth of dues while Vodafone Idea has to pay Rs 19,823.71 crore as its dues.

The Supreme Court of India on Thursday dismissed review petitions filed by various telecom companies challenging its judgement in the Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) case.

The Supreme Court of India on Thursday dismissed review petitions filed by various telecom companies challenging its judgement in the Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) case. Telecom bigwigs like Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Reliance Communications (RCom) owe a whopping Rs 92,000 crore as a license fee to the telecom department. Another 41,000 crore is to be paid to the Department of Telecom (DoT) as a spectrum usage fee. In October last year, the apex court had granted three months to telecom operators to clear their dues with the telecom department. Supreme Court dismisses review petitions by various telecom companies challenging the Supreme Court judgement in the Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) case. pic.twitter.com/F3W33tUxE4 — ANI (@ANI) January 16, 2020 × The Indian telecom sector reels under heavy debts and suffers from a cut-throat price war. Supreme Court's rejection of AGR pleas is likely to further add to the financial woes of the telecom operators. Bharti, in its response, expressed the company's disappointment with the top court's verdict and said that it would evaluate filing another petition. "The industry continues to face severe financial stress and the outcome could further erode the viability of the sector as a whole," Bharti said in a statement reported by news agency Reuters. According to reports, Bharti Airtel is supposed to pay a total of around Rs 23,000 crore to the telecom department. Reliance Communications has saddled Rs 16,456.47 crore worth of dues while Vodafone Idea has to pay Rs 19,823.71 crore as its dues.

Telecom operators to pay Rs 92,000 crore as dues to telecom department, SC rejects review plea 

Lieutenant Governor GC Murmu on Wednesday said that normal communication channels will be opened in the region after a review.

"We are reviewing continuously, and accordingly we are relaxing everything. In the coming days, normal communication technology and communications channels will be opened," Murmu told reporters here after the administration issued orders for partial restoration of internet services in the Union Territory from Wednesday.

When asked whether he is satisfied with normalcy returning to Jammu and Kashmir, the Lieutenant Governor said, "Definitely, the situation is normal in Jammu and other parts. People are now participating in development."

Earlier on Tuesday, the Jammu and Kashmir administration issued orders to partially allow 2G mobile connectivity on postpaid mobiles for accessing white-listed sites in five districts of Jammu region-- Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Udhampur and Reasi from January 15.

The administration also allowed broadband internet services in hotels, educational institutions and travel establishments in the Union Territory.

According to the order issued by the Jammu and Kashmir Home Department, the Kashmir division will establish an additional 400 internet kiosks.

The order came days after the Supreme Court, on January 10, directed to review all orders suspending internet services in Jammu and Kashmir and stated that the "right to access the internet is a fundamental right under Article 19 of the constitution".

The Central government had suspended the internet in the region following the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, which conferred special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated it into two Union Territories -- Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

Lieutenant Governor GC Murmu on Wednesday said that normal communication channels will be opened in the region after a review. "We are reviewing continuously, and accordingly we are relaxing everything.

Lieutenant Governor GC Murmu on Wednesday said that normal communication channels will be opened in the region after a review. "We are reviewing continuously, and accordingly we are relaxing everything. In the coming days, normal communication technology and communications channels will be opened," Murmu told reporters here after the administration issued orders for partial restoration of internet services in the Union Territory from Wednesday. When asked whether he is satisfied with normalcy returning to Jammu and Kashmir, the Lieutenant Governor said, "Definitely, the situation is normal in Jammu and other parts. People are now participating in development." Earlier on Tuesday, the Jammu and Kashmir administration issued orders to partially allow 2G mobile connectivity on postpaid mobiles for accessing white-listed sites in five districts of Jammu region-- Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Udhampur and Reasi from January 15. The administration also allowed broadband internet services in hotels, educational institutions and travel establishments in the Union Territory. According to the order issued by the Jammu and Kashmir Home Department, the Kashmir division will establish an additional 400 internet kiosks. The order came days after the Supreme Court, on January 10, directed to review all orders suspending internet services in Jammu and Kashmir and stated that the "right to access the internet is a fundamental right under Article 19 of the constitution". The Central government had suspended the internet in the region following the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, which conferred special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated it into two Union Territories -- Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir.

Normal communication channels will be opened after review:  J&K LG Murmu

A day after two illegally built <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/two-illegal-apartments-razed-in-maradu-by-controlled-implosion-273599">Maradu residential apartments </a>were razed by the controlled implosion on the direction of the Supreme Court, two more apartments - Jain Coral Cove and Golden Kayaloram constructed at the same place will be demolished today.

While Jain Coral Cove would be demolished at 11 am, a blast in the Golden Kayaloram will be initiated at 2 pm. Jain Coral Cove has the maximum number of housing units among the illegally built apartments.

According to officials, today's demolition will be a less risky exercise compared to yesterday's as these <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/demolition-of-maradu-flats-in-kochi-to-begin-today-273513">buildings</a> are located in sparsely occupied areas. As per municipal records, there were 122 housing units in Coral Cove and 41 in Golden Kayaloram.

The prohibitory orders that were clamped in the area will remain imposed for the day. The district administration on Saturday imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).

The authorities will coordinate the operations from a control room set up at the office of the Inland Waterways Authority of India.

On Saturday, the 19-floor H2O Holy Faith apartment complex with 90 flats and the Alfa Serene complex with twin towers were demolished at 11 am and 11.05 am respectively.

The buildings are razed for violating the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules. The directions in this regard were passed by the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/from-the-corridors-of-judiciary-supreme-court-verdicts-that-held-nations-attention-in-2019-270230">Supreme Court</a> last year.

A day after two illegally built Maradu residential apartments were razed by the controlled implosion on the direction of the Supreme Court, two more apartments - Jain Coral Cove and Golden Kayaloram constructed at the same place will be demolished today.

A day after two illegally built Maradu residential apartments were razed by the controlled implosion on the direction of the Supreme Court, two more apartments - Jain Coral Cove and Golden Kayaloram constructed at the same place will be demolished today. While Jain Coral Cove would be demolished at 11 am, a blast in the Golden Kayaloram will be initiated at 2 pm. Jain Coral Cove has the maximum number of housing units among the illegally built apartments. According to officials, today's demolition will be a less risky exercise compared to yesterday's as these buildings are located in sparsely occupied areas. As per municipal records, there were 122 housing units in Coral Cove and 41 in Golden Kayaloram. The prohibitory orders that were clamped in the area will remain imposed for the day. The district administration on Saturday imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). The authorities will coordinate the operations from a control room set up at the office of the Inland Waterways Authority of India. On Saturday, the 19-floor H2O Holy Faith apartment complex with 90 flats and the Alfa Serene complex with twin towers were demolished at 11 am and 11.05 am respectively. The buildings are razed for violating the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules. The directions in this regard were passed by the Supreme Court last year.

Two more Maradu residential apartments to be demolished today

Golden Kayaloram, the fourth and last <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/demolition-of-maradu-flats-in-kochi-to-begin-today-273513">Maradu</a> residential apartment was razed by controlled implosion in Kochi on Sunday afternoon as per the directions of the Supreme Court.

The building came crashing down, leaving the entire area in a cover of white smoke.

&nbsp;Earlier today, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maradus-third-residential-apartment-demolished-in-kerala-273747">Jain Coral Cove</a>, the apartment having the maximum number of housing units among the illegally built buildings, was razed down at 11:02 am.

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The authorities coordinated the operations from a control room set up at the office of the Inland Waterways Authority of India.

As per municipal records, there were 122 housing units in Jain Coral Cove and 41 in Golden Kayaloram.

The prohibitory orders that were clamped in the area will remain imposed for the day. The district administration on Saturday imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).

On Saturday, the 19-floor H2O Holy Faith apartment complex with 90 flats and the Alfa Serene complex with twin towers were demolished at 11 am and 11:05 am respectively.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/two-illegal-apartments-razed-in-maradu-by-controlled-implosion-273599">Kochi: Two illegal apartments razed in Maradu by controlled implosion</a>

The buildings are razed for violating the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules. The directions in this regard were passed by the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/from-the-corridors-of-judiciary-supreme-court-verdicts-that-held-nations-attention-in-2019-270230">Supreme Court</a> last year.

Golden Kayaloram, the fourth and last Maradu residential apartment was razed by controlled implosion in Kochi on Sunday afternoon as per the directions of the Supreme Court.

Golden Kayaloram, the fourth and last Maradu residential apartment was razed by controlled implosion in Kochi on Sunday afternoon as per the directions of the Supreme Court. The building came crashing down, leaving the entire area in a cover of white smoke. Earlier today, Jain Coral Cove, the apartment having the maximum number of housing units among the illegally built buildings, was razed down at 11:02 am. #WATCH Maradu flats demolition: Jain Coral Cove complex demolished through a controlled implosion.2 out of the 4 illegal apartment towers were demolished yesterday, today is the final round of the operation. #Kochi #Kerala pic.twitter.com/mebmdIm1Oa — ANI (@ANI) January 12, 2020 × The authorities coordinated the operations from a control room set up at the office of the Inland Waterways Authority of India. As per municipal records, there were 122 housing units in Jain Coral Cove and 41 in Golden Kayaloram. The prohibitory orders that were clamped in the area will remain imposed for the day. The district administration on Saturday imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). On Saturday, the 19-floor H2O Holy Faith apartment complex with 90 flats and the Alfa Serene complex with twin towers were demolished at 11 am and 11:05 am respectively. Also read: Kochi: Two illegal apartments razed in Maradu by controlled implosion The buildings are razed for violating the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules. The directions in this regard were passed by the Supreme Court last year.

Fourth and last Maradu residential apartment demolished in Kochi

A day after two illegally built <a href="https://www.wionews.com/.../demolition-of-maradu-flats-in-kochi-to-begin- today-273513">Maradu residential apartments</a> were razed by the controlled implosion, Jain Coral Cove, the apartment having the maximum number of housing units among the illegally built buildings, was razed down here at 11.02 am.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/two-illegal-apartments-razed-in-maradu-by-controlled-implosion-273599">Kochi: Two illegal apartments razed in Maradu by controlled implosion</a>

While Golden Kayaloram, the fourth and the last apartment will be demolished at 2 pm.

The authorities coordinated the operations from a control room set up at the office of the Inland Waterways Authority of India.

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According to officials, today's demolition is a less risky exercise compared to yesterday's as these buildings are located in sparsely occupied areas. As per municipal records, there were 122 housing units in Coral Cove and 41 in Golden Kayaloram.

The prohibitory orders that were clamped in the area will remain imposed for the day. The district administration on Saturday imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).

On Saturday, the 19-floor H2O Holy Faith apartment complex with 90 flats and the Alfa Serene complex with twin towers were demolished at 11 am and 11.05 am respectively.

The buildings are razed for violating the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules. The directions in this regard were passed by the Supreme Court last year. (ANI)

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A day after two illegally built Maradu residential apartments were razed by the controlled implosion, Jain Coral Cove, the apartment having the maximum number of housing units among the illegally built buildings, was razed down here at 11.

A day after two illegally built Maradu residential apartments were razed by the controlled implosion, Jain Coral Cove, the apartment having the maximum number of housing units among the illegally built buildings, was razed down here at 11.02 am. Also read: Kochi: Two illegal apartments razed in Maradu by controlled implosion While Golden Kayaloram, the fourth and the last apartment will be demolished at 2 pm. The authorities coordinated the operations from a control room set up at the office of the Inland Waterways Authority of India. #WATCH Maradu flats demolition: Jain Coral Cove complex demolished through a controlled implosion.2 out of the 4 illegal apartment towers were demolished yesterday, today is the final round of the operation. #Kochi #Kerala pic.twitter.com/mebmdIm1Oa — ANI (@ANI) January 12, 2020 × According to officials, today's demolition is a less risky exercise compared to yesterday's as these buildings are located in sparsely occupied areas. As per municipal records, there were 122 housing units in Coral Cove and 41 in Golden Kayaloram. The prohibitory orders that were clamped in the area will remain imposed for the day. The district administration on Saturday imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). On Saturday, the 19-floor H2O Holy Faith apartment complex with 90 flats and the Alfa Serene complex with twin towers were demolished at 11 am and 11.05 am respectively. The buildings are razed for violating the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules. The directions in this regard were passed by the Supreme Court last year. (ANI)

Maradu's third residential apartment demolished in Kerala

All arrangements have been made for the two-day demolition of Maradu flats in Kochi that will begin from today at 11 am.

A mock drill was carried out successfully on Friday to ensure the safety of citizens ahead of the demolition of four multi-storey flats at Maradu.

"Everything was enacted except for the pressing of the button, which will trigger the collapse. Everything is ready and Section 144 of the CrPC will be enforced on Saturday on land, air and water," said Inspector General (IG) Vijay Sakhare.

The mock drill was held after a primary evaluation of safety measures taken by police. Ahead of the demolition of four apartments - Holy Faith H2O, twin towers of Alfa Serene, Jain Coral Cove, and Golden Kayaloram - in Maradu through controlled explosion on January 11-12, the district administration issued an advisory and restricted drones in the evacuation zone with immediate effect.

As per the advisory, Section 144, which prohibits an assembly of four or more people in an area, has been imposed in the evacuation zone of all the flats to be demolished from 8 am to 4 pm.

House to house search was carried out for ensuring 100 per cent evacuation of people residing in the zone. People may witness the implosion from any place outside the evacuation zone.

"The residents in the evacuation zone should switch off the electricity and all the appliances before leaving their homes. They are advised to close all windows and doors to protect their homes from dust. All traffic - air-borne, water-borne, land-based is prohibited in the evacuation zone. Since all buildings have been charged with explosives, nobody shall fly drones in the evacuation zone from immediate effect. Any violation is extremely dangerous and shall attract legal action," the advisory stated.

Moreover, traffic diversions shall be regulated, based on the warning siren sequence and people may return to their homes once police remove barricades from the roads leading to the evacuation zone.

This comes after the residents of Maradu municipality, whose houses are located within a radius of 200 metres from the towers which are proposed to be demolished on January 11- 12 by the order of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/from-the-corridors-of-judiciary-supreme-court-verdicts-that-held-nations-attention-in-2019-270230">Supreme Court</a>, filed a case in Kerala High Court on Tuesday.

All arrangements have been made for the two-day demolition of Maradu flats in Kochi that will begin from today at 11 am. A mock drill was carried out successfully on Friday to ensure the safety of citizens ahead of the demolition of four multi-storey flats at Maradu.

All arrangements have been made for the two-day demolition of Maradu flats in Kochi that will begin from today at 11 am. A mock drill was carried out successfully on Friday to ensure the safety of citizens ahead of the demolition of four multi-storey flats at Maradu. "Everything was enacted except for the pressing of the button, which will trigger the collapse. Everything is ready and Section 144 of the CrPC will be enforced on Saturday on land, air and water," said Inspector General (IG) Vijay Sakhare. The mock drill was held after a primary evaluation of safety measures taken by police. Ahead of the demolition of four apartments - Holy Faith H2O, twin towers of Alfa Serene, Jain Coral Cove, and Golden Kayaloram - in Maradu through controlled explosion on January 11-12, the district administration issued an advisory and restricted drones in the evacuation zone with immediate effect. As per the advisory, Section 144, which prohibits an assembly of four or more people in an area, has been imposed in the evacuation zone of all the flats to be demolished from 8 am to 4 pm. House to house search was carried out for ensuring 100 per cent evacuation of people residing in the zone. People may witness the implosion from any place outside the evacuation zone. "The residents in the evacuation zone should switch off the electricity and all the appliances before leaving their homes. They are advised to close all windows and doors to protect their homes from dust. All traffic - air-borne, water-borne, land-based is prohibited in the evacuation zone. Since all buildings have been charged with explosives, nobody shall fly drones in the evacuation zone from immediate effect. Any violation is extremely dangerous and shall attract legal action," the advisory stated. Moreover, traffic diversions shall be regulated, based on the warning siren sequence and people may return to their homes once police remove barricades from the roads leading to the evacuation zone. This comes after the residents of Maradu municipality, whose houses are located within a radius of 200 metres from the towers which are proposed to be demolished on January 11- 12 by the order of the Supreme Court, filed a case in Kerala High Court on Tuesday.

Demolition of Maradu flats in Kochi to begin today

Two of the four <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/demolition-of-maradu-flats-in-kochi-to-begin-today-273513">illegal apartment</a> complexes were brought down by controlled implosion here on Saturday.

However, the other two apartments-- Golden Kayaloram and Jain Coral-- will be demolished on Sunday.

The demolition of the first building Holy Faith H2O, slated to be carried out at 11 am, was delayed by 18 minutes while the twin towers of Alfa Serene, which is surrounded by 36 houses, were brought down at 11.43 am.

As per authorities, as many as 343 kgs of explosives were used for the demolition of twin towers of Alfa Serene, which had 80 apartments and 16 floors each. 
Section 144 has been imposed within a 200-metre radius of the complexes on Saturday and Sunday.

Moreover, traffic has been halted on land, water, and air in the evacuation zone during the process.

There are concerns that some concrete pieces of the second tower of the building may have fallen into the lake nearby. It is yet to be estimated if the debris or concrete pieces have affected the buildings nearby.

The four apartment complexes in Maradu were ordered to be demolished by the <a href="The four apartment complexes in Maradu were ordered to be demolished by the Supreme Court for violating the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms.">Supreme Court</a> for violating the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms.

Two of the four illegal apartment complexes were brought down by controlled implosion here on Saturday. However, the other two apartments-- Golden Kayaloram and Jain Coral-- will be demolished on Sunday.

Two of the four illegal apartment complexes were brought down by controlled implosion here on Saturday. However, the other two apartments-- Golden Kayaloram and Jain Coral-- will be demolished on Sunday. The demolition of the first building Holy Faith H2O, slated to be carried out at 11 am, was delayed by 18 minutes while the twin towers of Alfa Serene, which is surrounded by 36 houses, were brought down at 11.43 am. As per authorities, as many as 343 kgs of explosives were used for the demolition of twin towers of Alfa Serene, which had 80 apartments and 16 floors each. Section 144 has been imposed within a 200-metre radius of the complexes on Saturday and Sunday. Moreover, traffic has been halted on land, water, and air in the evacuation zone during the process. There are concerns that some concrete pieces of the second tower of the building may have fallen into the lake nearby. It is yet to be estimated if the debris or concrete pieces have affected the buildings nearby. The four apartment complexes in Maradu were ordered to be demolished by the Supreme Court for violating the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms.

Kochi: Two illegal apartments razed in Maradu by controlled implosion

In a major development, the Supreme Court has directed Jammu and Kashmir administration to review all restrictive orders within a week and put in the public domain all restrictions imposed on the region.&nbsp;

A bench of NV Ramana, R Subhash Reddy and BR Gavai&nbsp;delivered the verdict on petitions filed regarding the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/around-15-foreign-envoys-to-tour-jammu-and-kashmir-on-thursday-eu-envoys-next-273050">Around 15 foreign envoys to tour Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday; EU envoys next</a>&nbsp;

The petitioners claimed that restrictions have choked the life of people in the region. The Centre, however, argued that the restrictions are temporary in nature and have been imposed keeping in mind national security.&nbsp;

The apex court also ordered restoring internet services for essential services in Jammu and Kashmir. &nbsp;"It is no doubt that freedom of speech is an essential tool in a democratic set up. Freedom of Internet access is a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(a) of free speech," the SC said.&nbsp;

It also said that the suspension of internet services is a violation of telecom laws.

The Supreme Court ordered Centre to publish all orders under Section 144, which imposed restrictions in Kashmir.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"Kashmir has seen a lot of violence. We will try our best to balance human rights and freedoms with the issue of security," the apex court said.&nbsp;

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(with inputs from agencies)

In a major development, the Supreme Court has directed Jammu and Kashmir administration to review all restrictive orders within a week and put in the public domain all restrictions imposed on the region.

In a major development, the Supreme Court has directed Jammu and Kashmir administration to review all restrictive orders within a week and put in the public domain all restrictions imposed on the region. A bench of NV Ramana, R Subhash Reddy and BR Gavai delivered the verdict on petitions filed regarding the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. Also read: Around 15 foreign envoys to tour Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday; EU envoys next The petitioners claimed that restrictions have choked the life of people in the region. The Centre, however, argued that the restrictions are temporary in nature and have been imposed keeping in mind national security. The apex court also ordered restoring internet services for essential services in Jammu and Kashmir. "It is no doubt that freedom of speech is an essential tool in a democratic set up. Freedom of Internet access is a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(a) of free speech," the SC said. It also said that the suspension of internet services is a violation of telecom laws. The Supreme Court ordered Centre to publish all orders under Section 144, which imposed restrictions in Kashmir. "Kashmir has seen a lot of violence. We will try our best to balance human rights and freedoms with the issue of security," the apex court said. (with inputs from agencies)

Supreme Court orders review on all restrictive orders in Jammu and Kashmir after Article 370 abrogation

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One of the convicts in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tihar-jail-to-conduct-dummy-execution-of-nirbhaya-convicts-before-january-22-272825">Nirbhaya rape case</a>, Vinay Kumar Sharma, filed a curative petition before the Supreme Court on Thursday, days after a Delhi court fixed the date for hanging the four convicts.

A Delhi Court had issued a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nirbhaya-case-delhi-court-issues-death-warrant-against-all-4-convicts-272729">death warrant against four convicts</a> on January 7 and they are scheduled to be executed on January 22 at 7 am in the Tihar Jail premises.

Besides Vinay, other convicts Pawan, Akshay, and Mukesh Singh are facing the gallows. The court after issuing a black warrant in their name gave them two weeks'&nbsp;time to file both the curative and mercy petition.

A curative petition is the last judicial resort available for redressal of grievances. It is decided by the judges in-chamber.

The mercy petition, on the other hand, is filed before the President who has the power to commute it to life imprisonment.

The case pertains to the gang-rape of a woman by six persons on a moving bus in the national capital on the night of December 16, 2012.

The victim, who was later given the name Nirbhaya, died at a hospital in Singapore where she had been airlifted for medical treatment.&nbsp; 
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One of the convicts in the Nirbhaya rape case, Vinay Kumar Sharma, filed a curative petition before the Supreme Court on Thursday, days after a Delhi court fixed the date for hanging the four convicts.

One of the convicts in the Nirbhaya rape case, Vinay Kumar Sharma, filed a curative petition before the Supreme Court on Thursday, days after a Delhi court fixed the date for hanging the four convicts. A Delhi Court had issued a death warrant against four convicts on January 7 and they are scheduled to be executed on January 22 at 7 am in the Tihar Jail premises. Besides Vinay, other convicts Pawan, Akshay, and Mukesh Singh are facing the gallows. The court after issuing a black warrant in their name gave them two weeks' time to file both the curative and mercy petition. A curative petition is the last judicial resort available for redressal of grievances. It is decided by the judges in-chamber. The mercy petition, on the other hand, is filed before the President who has the power to commute it to life imprisonment. The case pertains to the gang-rape of a woman by six persons on a moving bus in the national capital on the night of December 16, 2012. The victim, who was later given the name Nirbhaya, died at a hospital in Singapore where she had been airlifted for medical treatment.

Days after death warrant, Nirbhaya case convict files curative plea before Supreme Court

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