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Former SC judge Saran appointed BCCI ethics officer

Former SC judge Saran appointed BCCI ethics officer

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Vineet Saran, 65, is a former Chief Justice of Odisha High Court, and also served as a judge in Karnataka and Allahabad High Court.

BCCI serves conflict-of-interest notice to board chief Binny

BCCI serves conflict-of-interest notice to board chief Binny

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

World Cup winner Binny had become the 36th BCCI president in October, replacing former India captain Sourav Ganguly.

BCCI ethics officer asks Nita Ambani to respond to conflict of interest allegations

BCCI ethics officer asks Nita Ambani to respond to conflict of interest allegations

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

BCCI ethics and ombudsman, served a notice to Ambani after receiving a complaint from former MPCA member Sanjeev Gupta.

Poonam Pandey gets protection from arrest in porn case

Poonam Pandey gets protection from arrest in porn case

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Pandey has been arrayed as an accused in the FIR along with actor Sherlyn Chopra.

Sherlyn Chopra gets protection from arrest in porn case

Sherlyn Chopra gets protection from arrest in porn case

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

The high court had rejected her anticipatory bail application on November 25, 2021.

Conflict of interest complaint against Binny dismissed

Conflict of interest complaint against Binny dismissed

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The BCCI's Ethics Officer Justice Vineet Saran has dismissed the Conflict of Interest case filed against Board president Roger Binny.

2 new judges to take oath on Monday, SC to reach full strength

2 new judges to take oath on Monday, SC to reach full strength

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

'As per the provisions under the Constitution of India, Hon'ble President of India has appointed the following Chief Justices of High Courts as Judges of the Supreme Court. My best to them: Rajesh Bindal, Chief Justice, Allahabad HC and Aravind Kumar, Chief Justice, Gujarat HC,' Law Minister Kiren Rijiju tweeted.

Porn case: Relief to Raj Kundra as SC grants protection from arrest

Porn case: Relief to Raj Kundra as SC grants protection from arrest

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted protection from arrest to businessman Raj Kundra in connection with an FIR registered against him for allegedly distributing pornographic videos.

SC to revisit its 2004 verdict on sub-classification of SC/STs

SC to revisit its 2004 verdict on sub-classification of SC/STs

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The bench said states can make laws to give preferential treatment by subclassifying caste within SC/STs.

No priority in giving hearing to senior lawyers: SC

No priority in giving hearing to senior lawyers: SC

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

The Supreme Court Wednesday said the new system of mentioning cases for urgent hearing before apex court officials instead of its benches directly has been put in place to ensure that senior lawyers are not given "special priority" over their junior colleagues.

No parallel social media debates: SC to Pegasus petitioners

No parallel social media debates: SC to Pegasus petitioners

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

A bench headed by the CJI said the apex court is not against debates but when the matter in pending in court, it should be deliberated upon here.

2 new judges sworn in, SC back to full strength of 34

2 new judges sworn in, SC back to full strength of 34

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday regained its full strength of 34 judges as chief justice of Gauhati high court Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Gujarat high court judge Justice Jamshed B Pardiwala took oath as apex court judges.

Centre clears elevation of Justice K M Joseph to SC

Centre clears elevation of Justice K M Joseph to SC

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

The government has also given its nod to appoint Madras high court Chief Justice Indira Banerjee and Orissa high court Chief Justice Vineet Saran to the SC.

SC disagrees with concerns over panel to look into farm laws

SC disagrees with concerns over panel to look into farm laws

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

The remarks of the apex court, which also said there is a 'peculiar lack of comprehension' about constitution of a panel, assumes importance as some of the members of the recently constituted committee to resolve the deadlock between farmers and the centre over the farm laws had earlier reportedly expressed their views on the subject.

SC grants bail to rebel YSRC MP in sedition case

SC grants bail to rebel YSRC MP in sedition case

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The Supreme Court Friday granted bail to rebel Yuvajana Shramika Rythu Congress MP K Raghu Ramakrishna Raju, who was arrested in a sedition case lodged by Andhra Pradesh Police against him.

SC judge recuses from hearing Param Bir Singh's plea

SC judge recuses from hearing Param Bir Singh's plea

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Supreme Court judge Justice B R Gavai on Tuesday recused himself from hearing a plea filed by former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh seeking transfer of all inquiries against him to an independent agency outside Maharashtra.

SC to hear pleas on farm laws and farmers' stir on Monday

SC to hear pleas on farm laws and farmers' stir on Monday

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India Sharad Arvind Bobde will hear the application on January 18 along with pleas raising the issue of farmers protesting at Delhi borders.

'Every journalist entitled to protection': SC quashes FIR against Vinod Dua for sedition

'Every journalist entitled to protection': SC quashes FIR against Vinod Dua for sedition

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

A bench of Justices U U Lalit and Vineet Saran, however, declined the prayer of Dua that no FIR can be registered against any media personnel with 10 years' experience unless cleared by a committee.

Justice K M Joseph to take oath amid row over lowering seniority

Justice K M Joseph to take oath amid row over lowering seniority

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

The Centre has decided to put Justice Joseph's name in serial number 3 in the notification.

SC asks I-T dept to refund Rs 733 cr to Vodafone Idea

SC asks I-T dept to refund Rs 733 cr to Vodafone Idea

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Vodafone had however sought Rs 4,759.07 crore in tax refund from for AYs - 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18.

SC refuses to hear PIL for halting Central Vista construction

SC refuses to hear PIL for halting Central Vista construction

Rediff.com8 May 2021

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea against deferment of hearing on a public interest litigation seeking direction to halt construction activity at the Central Vista Avenue Redevelopment Project during the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic but gave liberty to petitioners to approach the Delhi high court for urgent listing of the matter.

SC to hear Bengal's plea on post-poll violence on Sep 20

SC to hear Bengal's plea on post-poll violence on Sep 20

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the state government, pointed to the members of the committee that has been formed to investigate the incidents and said, "Can you imagine these people have been appointed to collect the data? Is this a BJP investigating committee my Lords?"

Delhi police to decide on farmers' tractor march: SC

Delhi police to decide on farmers' tractor march: SC

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

"The question of entering into Delhi is a law and order matter and will be determined by the police," the bench said.

WB violence: SC seeks govt's response for imposing President Rule

WB violence: SC seeks govt's response for imposing President Rule

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

A bench of Justices Vineet Saran and Dinesh Maheshwari issued notice to the Centre, West Bengal and Election Commission of India on the plea, which also sought to central and state governments to award compensation to the victims and their family members after ascertaining the nature of loss sustained by them in post-poll violence in the state.

Collegium reiterates Justice K M Jospeh's name for elevation as SC judge

Collegium reiterates Justice K M Jospeh's name for elevation as SC judge

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

The five-member Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, said that there was 'nothing adverse' regarding suitability of Justice Joseph.

Bengal violence: SC seeks replies of Centre, state over exodus of people

Bengal violence: SC seeks replies of Centre, state over exodus of people

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The Supreme Court Tuesday asked the Centre and West Bengal government to respond to a plea seeking directions to prevent the alleged exodus due to 'state-sponsored' violence after the assembly polls, constituting a Special Investigating Team to probe the issue and take action against culprits.

SC disposes plea against merger of BSP MLAs with Cong in Rajasthan

SC disposes plea against merger of BSP MLAs with Cong in Rajasthan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

On August 17, the top court had deferred the hearing on Dilawar's plea after it was informed that the Chief Justice of the high court has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 and the functioning was postponed till August 19.

3 HC judges appointed as Supreme Court justices

3 HC judges appointed as Supreme Court justices

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Notifications announcing the appointments of Uttarakhand high court Chief Justice KM Joseph, Madras HC Chief Justice Indira Banerjee and Orissa HC Chief Justice Vineet Saran to the Supreme Court were issued on Saturday.

Cases being transferred en masse to CBI: WB govt tells SC

Cases being transferred en masse to CBI: WB govt tells SC

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the state, told a bench comprising Justices Vineet Saran and Aniruddha Bose that whenever there is an allegation that a probe is not being carried fairly, the court takes the facts into account and then transfers the case to CBI after a prima facie conclusion.

Justice Mishra won't recuse from Land Acquisition case

Justice Mishra won't recuse from Land Acquisition case

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Various farmers association and individuals have raised objection to Justice Mishra hearing the matter on the grounds that he has already expressed his mind in the judgment pronounced by the apex court in February last year.

Haren Pandya murder case: SC convicts 12 people

Haren Pandya murder case: SC convicts 12 people

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

The apex court, however, dismissed a PIL filed by NGO, Centre for Public Interest Litigation, seeking a court-monitored fresh probe in the Pandya murder case.

SC orders medical test after Andhra MP's torture charge

SC orders medical test after Andhra MP's torture charge

Rediff.com17 May 2021

The top court said that the medical examination of Raju be videographed and report be sent in sealed cover to the top court.

SC stays Allahabad HC's 'Ram bharose' order on Covid management in UP

SC stays Allahabad HC's 'Ram bharose' order on Covid management in UP

Rediff.com21 May 2021

A vacation bench of Justices Vineet Saran and BR Gavai said that the directions of high court passed on May 17 shall not be treated as directives but an advice to Uttar Pradesh government.

Narada scam: SC annuls HC order rejecting affidavits of Mamata, minister

Narada scam: SC annuls HC order rejecting affidavits of Mamata, minister

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

The Supreme Court on Friday annulled the Calcutta high court's June 9 order refusing to take on record the reply-affidavits of West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and state Law Minister Moloy Ghatak on their role on the day of arrest of four Trinamool Congress leaders on May 17 by the Central Bureau of Investigation in Narada scam case.

SC upholds SC/ST Act that bans pre-arrest bail

SC upholds SC/ST Act that bans pre-arrest bail

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra said a preliminary inquiry is not essential before lodging an FIR under the act and the approval of senior police officials is not needed.

SC holds Anil Ambani guilty of contempt, faces 3-month jail

SC holds Anil Ambani guilty of contempt, faces 3-month jail

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

The apex court said Ambani and the others will have to purge contempt by paying Rs 453 crore to Ericsson in four weeks. A bench comprising Justices R F Nariman and Vineet Saran said if the 'contemnors' failed to make the payments within the specified period, they will undergo a jail term of three months.

More trouble for Anil Ambani as lenders may not bail out RCom

More trouble for Anil Ambani as lenders may not bail out RCom

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

In a meeting on Thursday evening, the RCom management, led by CEO Punit Garg, requested the bank representatives to release Rs 260 crore it received as I-T refund so that it could repay the dues to Ericsson.

Plea against Sanskrit prayers in KVs referred to Constitution Bench

Plea against Sanskrit prayers in KVs referred to Constitution Bench

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

During the hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, said that meaning of Sanskrit 'shlokas' is a universal truth and merely because it is written in Sanskrit, it does not make it communal.

After controversies, Justice Joseph finally sworn in as SC judge

After controversies, Justice Joseph finally sworn in as SC judge

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Apart from Joseph, Justices Indira Banerjee, Vineet Saran sworn in as judges of the Supreme Court in the order of seniority notified by the Centre.

PHOTOS: Lakhs throng Puri for Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra

PHOTOS: Lakhs throng Puri for Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

An estimated 9 lakh devotees witnessed the world famous 'Ratha Yatra' of Lord Jagannath on Wednesday with religious fervour, enthusiasm and a spirit of camaraderie amid tight security.