Search results for 'constitutional safeguards'

'No coercive action': HC on NBA's plea against new IT rules

'No coercive action': HC on NBA's plea against new IT rules

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Under the rules, media companies or their associations have to form self-regulatory bodies which would be headed by a retired judge of the Supreme Court or high courts or an eminent person.

'One Nation, One Election' need of India: PM Modi

'One Nation, One Election' need of India: PM Modi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

The prime minister also suggested a single voters' list for Lok Sabha, assembly and panchayat polls, saying separate lists are a waste of resources.

Indian govt blocked more than 6000 URLs, websites in 2021: IT minister

Indian govt blocked more than 6000 URLs, websites in 2021: IT minister

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

More than 6,000 URLs, accounts or websites were blocked in 2021, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

'Consensus' at all party meet not to stall LS amid fresh row over Pegasus

'Consensus' at all party meet not to stall LS amid fresh row over Pegasus

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

While Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke about the consensus, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said there is no need for a separate discussion in Parliament on the Pegasus issue during the budget session.

'SC is there to protect, if state targets individuals'

'SC is there to protect, if state targets individuals'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Putting personal liberty at the highest pedestal, the top court observed that if it does not 'interfere' in the case relating to arrest of journalist Arnab Goswami in an abetment of suicide case then it would amount to walking on the 'path of destruction'.

SC seeks govt's reply on plea seeking to regulate media

SC seeks govt's reply on plea seeking to regulate media

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Besides the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, a bench of Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justices A S Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian also issued notices to the News Broadcasters Association, the News Broadcasting Standards Authority of India and the Press Council of India on the PIL filed by Delhi-based lawyer Reepak Kansal.

Lakhimpur violence: SC grants 8-week bail to Mishra; can't stay in Delhi, UP

Lakhimpur violence: SC grants 8-week bail to Mishra; can't stay in Delhi, UP

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted eight-week interim bail to Union minister Ajay Kumar Mishra's son Ashish in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence that had left eight people dead.

SC hits at recognition of 'living will' for passive euthanasia

SC hits at recognition of 'living will' for passive euthanasia

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra reserved its verdict on a plea seeking recognition of 'living will' made by a terminally-ill patient for passive euthanasia.

'Governorships should be abolished'

'Governorships should be abolished'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

'This will require statesmanship and not politicking.'

'We are protesting as Assamese, not as Hindu or Muslim'

'We are protesting as Assamese, not as Hindu or Muslim'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

'In other parts of India, people may feel their religious identity is more important, but here in Assam, we are Assamese first and then, anything else. So, we are against this CAB (now CAA). It will hurt the interests of us Assamese'

'Beneath Hindutva right-wing's hatred for Nehru lurks a very deep fear'

'Beneath Hindutva right-wing's hatred for Nehru lurks a very deep fear'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Under the more strident Modi version of Hindutva, Nehru has almost become a contemporary political figure.' 'The ruling party knows that without total erasure and distortion of Nehru, their fantasies will always be wobbly.'

Clause 6 of Assam Accord cannot be implemented: BJP leader Himanta

Clause 6 of Assam Accord cannot be implemented: BJP leader Himanta

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Senior Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the government cannot implement the recommendations of the central panel on Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, as those are "far from legal reality".

Congress leaders differ on EVM 'manipulation' charge

Congress leaders differ on EVM 'manipulation' charge

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Tiwari said on Amarinder's remark that when the latter was PCC president, he had himself demonstrated as to how the EVMs can be gerrymandered.

Aadhaar neither creates surveillance state nor violates privacy: UIDAI

Aadhaar neither creates surveillance state nor violates privacy: UIDAI

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

"Aadhaar Act has withstood the judicial scrutiny and the purpose of the Act is legitimate," it said.

Worsening Centre, states relation poses a 'threat to federalism'

Worsening Centre, states relation poses a 'threat to federalism'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

When the Centre tries to encroach upon the subjects that are under the prerogative of the state, or where the centre tries to evade from any responsibility guaranteed to a state through a constitutional provision/obligation, it poses a threat to federalism.

Oppn parties meet Prez, seek revocation of CAA

Oppn parties meet Prez, seek revocation of CAA

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Congress president Sonia Gandhi led the delegation. She said Modi government was 'shutting down' people's voices and bringing legislations which are not acceptable to them.

On day of Musk's Twitter takeover, govt amends social media grievance rules

On day of Musk's Twitter takeover, govt amends social media grievance rules

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The government on Friday tweaked IT rules to pave the way for setting up of grievance appellate panels, which will settle issues that users may have against the way social media platforms initially addressed their complaints regarding content and other matters.

Caution: You are still being watched!

Caution: You are still being watched!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

The government claims the existing safeguards under the law are adequate, lawful, towards a legitimate purpose and provide for a "proportionate interference" in citizens' right to privacy, reports Nitin Sethi.

Fountainhead of unrest in Kashmir: August 9, 1953

Fountainhead of unrest in Kashmir: August 9, 1953

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

'Aggravated fears about the fate of Article 370 and Article 35A of the Constitution have reopened old wounds and laid bare the widening emotional distance between Srinagar and New Delhi,' says Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

'Unwillingness by Mauritius delays tax treaty revision'

'Unwillingness by Mauritius delays tax treaty revision'

Rediff.com7 May 2012

There is a growing concern that many entities are routing their investments into the country through Mauritius to reap undue tax benefits.

'In the Congress, every leader is a shehanshah'

'In the Congress, every leader is a shehanshah'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'Congress leaders don't believe in themselves and in the potential of the party.' 'Unless they have faith in themselves, only then will the public have faith in them.'

The troubling legacy of Ranjan Gogoi

The troubling legacy of Ranjan Gogoi

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'Under Justice Gogoi's tenure, the Supreme Court has gone from an institution that was at least formally committed to the protection of individual rights as its primary task, to an institution that speaks the language of the executive, and has become indistinguishable from the executive,' warns Gautam Bhatia.

CAB gets President's assent, becomes Act

CAB gets President's assent, becomes Act

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The bill was passed by Rajya Sabha yesterday. The Act comes into effect with its publication in the official gazette on Thursday.

SC recognises 'living will' for passive euthanasia

SC recognises 'living will' for passive euthanasia

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

The bench laid down guidelines as to who would execute the will and how the nod for passive euthanasia would be granted by the medical board.

Trump 'ready for yet another phase of active public life'

Trump 'ready for yet another phase of active public life'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Donald Trump has told millions of his supporters that he is ready for yet another phase of active public life after the United States Senate acquitted him in his second impeachment trial.

Mallya: ED moves court to confiscate Rs 12,500-cr assets

Mallya: ED moves court to confiscate Rs 12,500-cr assets

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

As per the existing process of law under the PMLA, the ED could confiscate the assets only after the trial in a case finishes which usually takes many years.

Restrain WhatsApp from implementing new privacy policy: Govt to HC

Restrain WhatsApp from implementing new privacy policy: Govt to HC

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

The affidavit further said that the IT Rules impose a host of obligations on a company in relation to the security of the data collected by it in the course of its business.

Sonia, Rahul skip Congress Foundation Day event

Sonia, Rahul skip Congress Foundation Day event

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

While Sonia Gandhi has been avoiding attending public events, Rahul Gandhi left on a short personal visit abroad only on Sunday.

India's Governance Problem and how it can be solved

India's Governance Problem and how it can be solved

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

'The Constitution must reflect the reality of mature states because otherwise it is the Centre that will become irrelevant,' says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Opposition demands detained J-K leaders' immediate release

Opposition demands detained J-K leaders' immediate release

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The Opposition on Monday demanded immediate release of all political detainees in Jammu and Kashmir, especially three former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti.

Cong prepares draft model to annul central farm laws

Cong prepares draft model to annul central farm laws

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

The move comes days after Congress chief Sonia Gandhi asked states under party's rule to enact legislations to bypass Centre's three farm-related laws that have triggered protests by farmers.

Majority of stakeholders don't want NEET: TN panel

Majority of stakeholders don't want NEET: TN panel

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

The impact of the national test among aspirants, people and several sections of society has been dealt with and the report is completely based on data and not on personal opinions, the panel head said.

HUL, Nestle not sure how to pay profiteering sums

HUL, Nestle not sure how to pay profiteering sums

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Experts point out that National Anti-profiteering Authority does not have the power to advise companies on depositing amounts voluntarily.

Criminal justice machinery 'relentlessly employed' against Zubair: SC

Criminal justice machinery 'relentlessly employed' against Zubair: SC

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Gag orders have a "chilling effect" on the freedom of speech, the apex court said while refusing to accept the submission of the counsel representing Uttar Pradesh that Zubair be barred from tweeting when he is on bail.

Omar seeks restoration of PM post for J&K

Omar seeks restoration of PM post for J&K

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

"Our handshake with Indian Union was subject to certain conditions," he said.

House will move to impeach Trump if he doesn't resign 'immediately': Pelosi

House will move to impeach Trump if he doesn't resign 'immediately': Pelosi

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Trump, who lost the November 3 elections, would be succeeded by Joe Biden on January 20 as mandated by the Constitution.

MEA slams US report that downgraded India to partly free

MEA slams US report that downgraded India to "partly free"

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Asked about the report, MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said, "The political judgements of Freedom House are as inaccurate and distorted as their maps."

Right wing spreads hatred among various sections: Pawar to Koregaon panel

Right wing spreads hatred among various sections: Pawar to Koregaon panel

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Pawar recorded his testimony before the commission in Mumbai in connection with the January 2018 violence at the Koregaon Bhima war memorial in Pune district of Maharashtra.

Opposition gives notice of no-confidence against RS deputy chairman

Opposition gives notice of no-confidence against RS deputy chairman

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

The parties that have submitted the notice include the Congress, All India Trinamool Congress, Samajwadi Party, Telangana Rashtra Samithi, Communist Party of India, Communist Party of India-Marxist, Nationalist Congress Party, Rashtriya Janata Dal, National Conference, Dravida Munnetra Kazagham and the Aam Aadmi Party.

Decriminalisation of adultery will destroy sanctity of marriage: Centre to SC

Decriminalisation of adultery will destroy sanctity of marriage: Centre to SC

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Section 497 supports, safeguards and protects the institution of marriage, the SC said.