News for '-karnataka-high-court'

Congress's troubleshooter DK Shivakumar arrested by ED

Congress's troubleshooter DK Shivakumar arrested by ED

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

Shivakumar will be produced before a court in New Delhi on Wednesday by the ED for seeking his custody.

11 papers charged with contempt in Karnataka

11 papers charged with contempt in Karnataka

Rediff.com17 Mar 2003

The Karnataka high court charged the papers with publishing reports about a sex scandal in Mysore without due care, reasonable basis and verification of facts.

SC breather for media in Mysore sex scandal case

SC breather for media in Mysore sex scandal case

Rediff.com18 Nov 2003

The apex court stayed the Karnataka high court proceedings against several newspapers and journalists.

The judges who decided decades-old Ayodhya matter

The judges who decided decades-old Ayodhya matter

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Justice Ranjan Gogoi, who will demit office as the Chief Justice of India in a week's time, has etched his name in the annals of history by giving finality to one of the most politically and religiously sensitive cases, the Ayodhya land dispute, which dates back to even before the Supreme Court came into existence in 1950.

Godman Nithyananda undergoes potency test in rape case

Godman Nithyananda undergoes potency test in rape case

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Controversial self-proclaimed godman Nithyananda underwent a potency test on Monday in a 2010 rape case, days after the Supreme Court dismissed his plea challenging the Karnataka high court's order directing him to face the test.

75 new medicines added to essential drugs list

75 new medicines added to essential drugs list

Rediff.com11 Jul 2003

In a major step to keep the price of essential medicines under control, the Union government on Friday informed the Supreme Court that 75 new medicines have been added to the essential drugs list after reviewing the pharmaceutical policy, 2002.

At Rajaji Hall, Sasikala stands by her 'akka'

At Rajaji Hall, Sasikala stands by her 'akka'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Jayalalithaa's demise is seen as a personal loss for the 59-year-old Sasikala who was probably one of the few occupants of the Chief Minister's Veda Nilayam residence at Poes Garden besides assistants and officials.

Kumbles win child custody case

Kumbles win child custody case

Rediff.com31 Jan 2004

The Supreme Court gave his wife Chetna exclusive custody of her daughter from her previous marriage.

Karnataka HC to name judge to try Jaya's cases

Karnataka HC to name judge to try Jaya's cases

Rediff.com5 Dec 2003

Two disproportionate assets cases have been filed against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa.

DMK gives a free pass to Jayalalithaa; won't contest bypoll

DMK gives a free pass to Jayalalithaa; won't contest bypoll

Rediff.com27 May 2015

A day after Election Commission announced bypoll for the RK Nagar assembly constituency from where chief minister and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo Jayalalithaa is likely to contest, DMK chief Karunanidhi on Wednesday said his party has decided not to contest the by-election.

Karnataka HC judges cleared in sex scandal

Karnataka HC judges cleared in sex scandal

Rediff.com2 Feb 2003

A high-level judicial inquiry committee said it found 'no evidence' against them.

IPL faces water heat in Bengaluru, PIL filed in Karnataka HC

IPL faces water heat in Bengaluru, PIL filed in Karnataka HC

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

An environmental activist in Bengaluru on Monday filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Karnataka high court seeking a direction for water audit on Karnataka State Cricket Association stadium premises to determine the amount of usage of water on a daily basis for the Indian Premier League matches.

India sees highest single-day spike in Covid deaths, toll 17,400

India sees highest single-day spike in Covid deaths, toll 17,400

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The number of active cases stands at 2,20,114 ,while 3,47,978 people have recovered, and one patient has migrated, according to the updated data at 8 am.

SC notice to Jayalalithaa against her acquittal in DA case

SC notice to Jayalalithaa against her acquittal in DA case

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court on Monday sought response from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and three others on appeals filed against Karnataka high court order acquitting them in a disproportionate assets case.

Jayalalithaa wins R K Nagar by-polls by over 1.5 lakh votes

Jayalalithaa wins R K Nagar by-polls by over 1.5 lakh votes

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa won the R K Nagar by-polls by over 1.5 lakh votes on Tuesday. According to reports, Tamil Nadu Governor K Rosaiah congratulated her on the victory.

HC orders winding up of Mallya's United Breweries

HC orders winding up of Mallya's United Breweries

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

The judge said the assets of the respondent company cannot be left under the control of UBHL and could be handed over to official liquidator to achieve the winding up process s per the law.

Vijay Mallya: The time has come to clarify my position

Vijay Mallya: The time has come to clarify my position

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

Here's the full text of the statement

AIADMK paves way for Jayalalithaa to return as Tamil Nadu CM

AIADMK paves way for Jayalalithaa to return as Tamil Nadu CM

Rediff.com22 May 2015

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo J Jayalalithaa was on Friday unanimously elected its legislature party leader, paving the way for her return as a chief minister of Tamil Nadu for the fourth time.

Ola plays nationalist card in race against Uber

Ola plays nationalist card in race against Uber

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Ola accuses Uber of violating local laws, run business for profit.

Justice T S Thakur sworn in as 43rd CJI

Justice T S Thakur sworn in as 43rd CJI

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Justice Tirath Singh Thakur was on Thursday sworn in as 43rd Chief Justice of India by President Pranab Mukherjee at an elegant function in Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Jayalalithaa is back as CM, the question is for how long

Jayalalithaa is back as CM, the question is for how long

Rediff.com23 May 2015

Even as an enthused AIADMK cadre celebrate their Amma's return, if the Supreme Court stays the Karnataka high court judgment in the disproportionate assets case, Jayalalithaa may once again lose her chief ministership. R Ramasubramanian reports from Chennai.

Why electoral bonds are not the solution

Why electoral bonds are not the solution

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Given the international practice, it is inexplicable why the government is going with anonymous electoral bonds.

I am not an absconder, says Mallya

I am not an absconder, says Mallya

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

'I have been most pained at being painted as an absconder'.

Further deliberation needed for elevating Justice K M Joseph to SC: Collegium

Further deliberation needed for elevating Justice K M Joseph to SC: Collegium

Rediff.com18 May 2018

The resolution of the May 16 collegium meeting stated that there was need for deliberation on bringing the judges from the high courts, which are not represented, to the Supreme Court.

Tamil CM urges people to remain calm after Jaya's bail plea rejected

Tamil CM urges people to remain calm after Jaya's bail plea rejected

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Soon after the Karnataka high court denied bail for Jayalalithaa, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Paneerselvam on Tuesday appealed to people not to resort to strike or any other form of protest to express solidarity with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief as she would not like to cause inconvenience to the common man.

Bengaluru cops ban Asaduddin Owaisi from entering city

Bengaluru cops ban Asaduddin Owaisi from entering city

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi has been banned from entering Bengaluru for a week.

Case regarding salary payment to Kingfisher staff put off

Case regarding salary payment to Kingfisher staff put off

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

UB Holdings had appealed to the bench, of judges Dilip B Bhosale and B Manohar, to let it use Rs 13 crore (Rs 130 million) from a Rs 380-crore (Rs 3.8 billion) deposit to pay a month's salary to employees of the grounded airline and Rs 47 crore (Rs 470 million) to settle tax dues on capital gains made from the sale of a stake in United Spirits to London-based Diageo that got it Rs 1,460 crore (Rs 14.6 billion).

Karnataka HC summons Mallya in winding up case

Karnataka HC summons Mallya in winding up case

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Justice Ram Mohan Reddy asked Mallya to appear in court and bring along his passport.

Jaitley denies meeting Mallya, says his claims are 'factually false'

Jaitley denies meeting Mallya, says his claims are 'factually false'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

"Since 2014, I have never given him any appointment to meet me and the question of his having met me does not arise," Finance Minister Jaitley said in a Facebook post.

Congress drops lawyer who represented Choksi; names CM for Badami in final list

Congress drops lawyer who represented Choksi; names CM for Badami in final list

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

The Congress that had announced a list of 218 candidates in one go for the 224 member Karnataka legislative assembly on April 15, had kept the names of candidates for six seats on hold.

Ex-Kingfisher staff bay for Mallya's blood

Ex-Kingfisher staff bay for Mallya's blood

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

'Everyone knows that you including your son won't be able to spend all the wealth that you have earned then why not at least pay the salaries of your employees,' the letter said.

Kingfisher House can be seized by banks: Court

Kingfisher House can be seized by banks: Court

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

The Karnataka High Court has rejected a petition by Vijay Mallya-led Kingfisher Airlines Limited challenging the move by a consortium of banks to take possession of its "Kingfisher House" property in Mumbai to realise part of the debts due to them from the airlines.

Jayalalithaa chairs first cabinet meet since becoming CM again

Jayalalithaa chairs first cabinet meet since becoming CM again

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Monday convened a meeting of her cabinet, the first after she returned to the top post following her acquittal in a wealth case in May this year.

Vijay Mallya files for permission to appeal against extradition order

Vijay Mallya files for permission to appeal against extradition order

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

The process, to be heard in the Royal Courts of Justice in London, could take months as the listing of a hearing will depend on the availability of judges and other factors.

SC grants Jayalalithaa bail in assets case

SC grants Jayalalithaa bail in assets case

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail plea to All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief J Jayalalithaa, who is lodged in a Bangalore jail after her conviction in the disproportionate assets case.

Govt yet to decide on appeal against Jaya's acquittal: K'taka CM

Govt yet to decide on appeal against Jaya's acquittal: K'taka CM

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said the state government is yet to decide on filing an appeal in the Supreme Court against acquittal of Jayalalithaa who is set to stage a comeback as Tamil Nadu chief minister after her acquittal in the disproportionate assets case.

Shivakumar's ED custody extended till Sep 17

Shivakumar's ED custody extended till Sep 17

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Shivakumar, arrested on September 3 by the ED, was produced before the court on the expiry of his 9-day custodial interrogation by the agency.

She came out unscathed like 'gold refined in fire': Amma fans

She came out unscathed like 'gold refined in fire': Amma fans

Rediff.com12 May 2015

They expressed joy on Jayalalithaa being acquitted in the Rs 66.66 crore disproportionate assets case by the Karnataka high court on Monday.

Day of reckoning for Jayalalithaa

Day of reckoning for Jayalalithaa

Rediff.com11 May 2015

fate of the AIADMK's chief's appeal against her conviction and four years of jailing by a special court in Bengaluru in the disproportionate assets will be decided by the Karnataka high court on Monday