Polity News

Supreme Court to form its own special team to probe 186 anti-Sikh riots cases

In a relief to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots victims, the Supreme Court decided to set up its own three-member special investigation team (SIT) to probe 186 cases not

posted by Jawwad Kazi 11th Jan 2018

UIDAI introduces 2-tier security to shield Aadhaar data

In the wake of reports of an alleged breach of the Aadhaar database published in a newspaper last week, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has rolled out a new two-tier security process that will come into effect from June 1.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 11th Jan 2018

No viable alternative to hanging, Centre tells court

There is no viable method at present other than hanging to execute condemned prisoners.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 10th Jan 2018

SC modifies order, says playing of national anthem in cinema halls is not mandatory

The Supreme Court on Tuesday modified its November 30, 2016 interim order and made it optional for cinema halls to play the 52-second national anthem before every show.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 10th Jan 2018

SC for larger warnings on cigarette packs

The Supreme Court stayed a Karnataka High Court order reducing the size of pictorial warnings on packages of tobacco products to 40% of the package space.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 9th Jan 2018