1. News
  2. Top News
  3. National
  4. SC refuses to stay CAA; grants Centre four weeks to respond
Written By
Last Modified: Wednesday, 22 January 2020 (12:45 IST)

SC refuses to stay CAA; grants Centre four weeks to respond

Constitutional Amendment Act
Publish: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 (12:45 IST) Updated: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 (12:48 IST)
google-news
New Delhi:The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to stay the Constitutional Amendment Act without hearing the Centre.
"We asked the Centre to file a detailed response in four weeks time in over 140 petitions on the Constitutional validity of CAA," a bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) S A Bobde said.
 
Appearing for one of the petitioners, senior advocate Kapil Sibal urged the Court to put on hold operations of CAA and postpone exercise of National Population Register for time being. 
 
Attorney General KK Venugopal asked the Supreme Court to freeze filing of further petitions as more than 140 petitions on CAA have already been filed.(UNI)
Next Article
Around 222 LPG cylinders worth 2 Lakhs seized in godown, 4 nabbed

Seva to Humanity: Reliance rolls out Puri Rath Yatra Seva for pilgrims and frontline workers

Seva to Humanity: Reliance rolls out Puri Rath Yatra Seva for pilgrims and frontline workersAs millions of devotees prepare to gather in Puri for the annual Rath Yatra, Reliance, in collaboration with the Puri administration, is strengthening on-ground support through Puri Rath Yatra Seva Services 2026. Bringing together a comprehensive range of initiatives spanning Anna Seva, public support infrastructure, sanitation, volunteer engagement, community outreach and technology-enabled coordination, the initiative aims to enhance frontline assistance and help ensure safe, seamless and well-managed pilgrimage for lakhs of devotees expected to visit the holy city.

Elephant Dhrubye's 14-Year Trail of Terror: After 2 Deaths, Family Fled Their Village to Escape —It Tracked Them Down Again, Killed 2 More Members

Elephant Dhrubye's 14-Year Trail of Terror: After 2 Deaths, Family Fled Their Village to Escape —It Tracked Them Down Again, Killed 2 More MembersNepal's notorious wild elephant Dhrubye has killed more than 25 people since 2010, including four members of the same family over 14 years. Officials continue efforts to capture the aggressive tusker.

UP Government Launches OTR System for Jobs: No Repeated Forms for Aspirants

UP Government Launches OTR System for Jobs: No Repeated Forms for AspirantsThe Uttar Pradesh government has launched a free One Time Registration (OTR) system for government job aspirants. Candidates will no longer need to repeatedly fill forms for UPSSSC recruitments and PET exams.

Landslides and mudslides: Can they be prevented?

Landslides and mudslides: Can they be prevented?Heavy rains in Indonesia triggered a landslide, killing gold miners. The science of these natural disasters is simple. Preventing them is trickier.

Fungi are adapting to body heat — a 'doomsday scenario'

Fungi are adapting to body heat — a 'doomsday scenario'Researchers suggested fungi were adapting to human body temperature and becoming drug resistant. But the idea it's due to climate change is contested.

Could a Syrian war criminal be attending Paris Olympics?

Could a Syrian war criminal be attending Paris Olympics?Syrian activists are trying to stop a possible war criminal from back home from attending the Paris Olympics. It’s a lot harder to do than one might expect.