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No arrest of Teesta Setalvad in fund embezzlement case till May 31: SC

No arrest of Teesta Setalvad in fund embezzlement case till May 31: SC

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

The case was registered by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch on a complaint accusing Setalvad and Anand of "fraudulently" securing grants of Rs 1.4 crore from the union government through their NGO Sabrang Trust between 2008 and 2013.

SC slams Centre on 'blanket protection' to bureaucrats

SC slams Centre on 'blanket protection' to bureaucrats

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said "blanket protection" given to top bureaucrats in graft cases appeared to be contrary to the object of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

CBI vs CBI: CVC files preliminary probe report in SC

CBI vs CBI: CVC files preliminary probe report in SC

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

The apex court fixed the matter for next hearing on November 16.

Tribunal upholds CCI's Rs 1337 cr fine on Google, gives it 30 days to pay

Tribunal upholds CCI's Rs 1337 cr fine on Google, gives it 30 days to pay

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The NCLAT on Wednesday upheld the orders of the fair trade regulator CCI imposing a penalty of Rs 1,337.76 crore on tech major Google in the Android mobile devices case, with some modifications.

Reexamining translocation of Asiatic lions from Gir to Kuno, Centre tells SC

Reexamining translocation of Asiatic lions from Gir to Kuno, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Vikram Nath was told by the Centre in its application moved by additional solicitor general Aishwarya Bhati that a status report in this regard will be filed before the court within six months on the basis of the advice of the experts on the tanslocation of Asiatic lions from Gir to Kuno.

Nobody should go to sleep on empty stomach, ensure foodgrains to all: SC to govt

Nobody should go to sleep on empty stomach, ensure foodgrains to all: SC to govt

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

A bench of Justices MR Shah and Hima Kohli directed the Centre to submit a fresh chart with the number of migrant and unorganised sector workers registered on eShram portal.

SC says COVID-19 situation has worsened in Delhi, Gujarat

SC says COVID-19 situation has worsened in Delhi, Gujarat

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The court said the situation is "going out of control" in Gujarat.

Why this selective dealing in hate speeches, govt asks SC

Why this selective dealing in hate speeches, govt asks SC

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

"Everyday fringe elements are making speeches to vilify others including on TV and public forums," the bench said.

Army CANNOT use excessive force in Manipur, says SC on encounters

Army CANNOT use excessive force in Manipur, says SC on encounters

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday called for an investigation into the alleged 1528 judicial killings by the army and other security forces in Manipur.

Why can't TV anchors be taken off air: SC on hate speech

Why can't TV anchors be taken off air: SC on hate speech

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The top court said nowadays everything is driven by TRP (television rating point) and channels are competing with each other and creating a division in society.

SC suggests Project Tiger-like plan to save great Indian bustard from extinction

SC suggests Project Tiger-like plan to save great Indian bustard from extinction

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Coming to the rescue of the critically endangered great Indian bustard (GIB), the Supreme Court on Wednesday mooted the idea of launching 'Project GIB' on the lines of 'Project Tiger', which was started in 1973 to save the big cats, and sought the government's view on the proposal.

NIA acted in haste in taking Navlakha to Mumbai: HC

NIA acted in haste in taking Navlakha to Mumbai: HC

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Justice Anup J Bhambhani, who conducted the hearing through video conferencing, said there was an evident haste shown by the NIA in moving pleas across Mumbai and Delhi over weekends and Gazetted holidays (Eid) and obtaining orders by e-mail, and 'whisking away' Navlakha to Mumbai, which has rendered these proceedings infructuous.

Hiran was co-conspirator in Ambani bomb scare case: NIA

Hiran was co-conspirator in Ambani bomb scare case: NIA

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Hiran's body was found in a creek in Thane district on March 5.

SC-appointed IPL spot-fixing probe panel invites info on Meiyappan

SC-appointed IPL spot-fixing probe panel invites info on Meiyappan

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

The Supreme Court-appointed committee probing the IPL spot-fixing scandal has asked people having information on allegations of betting against Board of Control for Cricket in India president N Srinivasan's son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan and other accused to share it them.

SC directs Centre, Manipur govt on security, relief and rehabilitation efforts

SC directs Centre, Manipur govt on security, relief and rehabilitation efforts

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The apex court ordered adequate steps to be taken for protecting places of worship.

SC ask UP govt to file vision document for protection of Taj in 4 weeks

SC ask UP govt to file vision document for protection of Taj in 4 weeks

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

The apex court also directed the state government to explain why there was a sudden flurry of activities in and around the Taj Mahal and the Taj Trapezium Zone and why leather industries and hotels were coming up there.

SC gives Centre 6 weeks for identifying minorities at state-level

SC gives Centre 6 weeks for identifying minorities at state-level

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that it has held consultative meetings with all state governments, Union territories and other stakeholders on the issue of identification of minorities at the state level and 14 states have furnished their views so far.

Door-to-door vaccination: HC asks Centre to look at Kerala, J-K

Door-to-door vaccination: HC asks Centre to look at Kerala, J-K

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

The Bombay high court on Friday said the Union government should look at the door-to-door vaccination programme carried out 'successfully' by Kerala and Jammu and Kashmir, and take a 'sound decision' on its present policy that states door-to-door vaccination was not possible.

HC notice to BJP leader, top cop on FIR against Dikshit

HC notice to BJP leader, top cop on FIR against Dikshit

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Senior BJP leader Vijender Gupta and city Police Commissioner have been asked by the Delhi high court to respond to a state government's plea against last week's order to lodge the FIR against Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit for alleged misuse of government funds in 2008.

SC relief to drought-hit farmers; tells Centre to create fund for crises

SC relief to drought-hit farmers; tells Centre to create fund for crises

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The court also directed that the NDRF should be trained and equipped to tackle the drought-like situation.

CBI seems to be protecting accused: HC on Jh'khand judge murder case

CBI seems to be protecting accused: HC on Jh'khand judge murder case

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The HC said that when the auto-driver and his accomplice knew that Anand was a judge before hitting him, how could the CBI come up with the theory of murder for robbing a mobile phone?

HC moved again over Kudankulam nuclear plant

HC moved again over Kudankulam nuclear plant

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

A petition has been filed in the Madras High Court against commissioning of the Kudankulam Nulcear Power Plant on the ground that authorities had not complied with all the directions issued by the Supreme Court while giving the green signal to the controversial project.

Try to find a peaceful solution to Naxal problem: SC to govt

Try to find a peaceful solution to Naxal problem: SC to govt

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre and Chhattisgarh government to find a peaceful solution to the Naxal problem in the state and adopt a "pragmatic" approach towards life.

BJP's Bagga gets HC cover, no coercive action to be taken till July 6

BJP's Bagga gets HC cover, no coercive action to be taken till July 6

Rediff.com10 May 2022

In a reprieve for Bharatiya Janata Party leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga, the Punjab and Haryana high court on Tuesday ordered the continuation of the interim protection against arrest granted to him till July 6 in a case of allegedly making provocative statements, promoting enmity and criminal intimidation.

Go to other states and burst firecrackers: SC hands-off on Delhi ban

Go to other states and burst firecrackers: SC hands-off on Delhi ban

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to interfere with the Delhi government's order putting a comprehensive ban on manufacturing, storage, sale and bursting of firecrackers in the city, saying people's health is important.

Delhi HC rejects pleas against Agnipath, says it's in national interest

Delhi HC rejects pleas against Agnipath, says it's in national interest

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The Delhi high court on Monday upheld the Centre's Agnipath scheme for recruitment in the armed forces, saying it was made in national interest and to ensure that the armed forces are better equipped.

SC to hear pleas on Patna HC's caste survey nod on Oct 6

SC to hear pleas on Patna HC's caste survey nod on Oct 6

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that it will hear on October 6 pleas challenging the Patna high court's August 1 order giving the go-ahead for a caste survey in Bihar.

TRP scam: HC extends Goswami's relief till March 5

TRP scam: HC extends Goswami's relief till March 5

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

The Bombay high court hearing the TRP scam case on Friday extended till March 5 the interim protection against coercive action granted to journalist Arnab Goswami and other employees of ARG Outlier Media that runs Republic TV channels.

SC gets 9 new judges, including 3 women

SC gets 9 new judges, including 3 women

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

The new judges of the top court include Justice B V Nagarathna, who will be in line to be the first woman Chief Justice of India (CJI) in September 2027, Justice Bela M Trivedi, Justice Hima Kohli, Justice C T Ravikumar, Justice M M Sundresh, and senior advocate and former Additional Solicitor General P S Narasimha.

Rs 4315 cr provided for creating more seats, SC hearing on EWS quota told

Rs 4315 cr provided for creating more seats, SC hearing on EWS quota told

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The decision to grant 10 per cent EWS quota in admissions will not impact the availability of seats for the general and reserved categories as 2,13,766 additional seats will be added to those already existing in higher educational institutions, the Centre Tuesday told the Supreme Court while defending the 103rd constitution amendment.

Delhi HC allows Jacqueline to travel abroad for IIFA on bond of Rs 1 cr

Delhi HC allows Jacqueline to travel abroad for IIFA on bond of Rs 1 cr

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The Delhi high court has permitted Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez, against whom a lookout notice was issued by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with an alleged money laundering case, to travel abroad for IIFA awards subject to certain conditions.

Corruption case: HC says duty of CBI to probe all, not just Anil Deshmukh

Corruption case: HC says duty of CBI to probe all, not just Anil Deshmukh

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

The bench was hearing a petition filed by the NCP leader challenging the FIR registered by the CBI on April 24 on charges of corruption and misuse of official position. The FIR was lodged after the agency carried out a preliminary enquiry pursuant to directions from the high court.

Delhi mayoral poll put off again; nominated members can't vote, says SC

Delhi mayoral poll put off again; nominated members can't vote, says SC

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Nominated members of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) cannot vote in the mayoral election and the constitutional provision is "very clear" on that, the Supreme Court observed on Monday.

Kerala love jihad: SC wants woman in court on Nov 27, says consent is prime

Kerala love jihad: SC wants woman in court on Nov 27, says consent is prime

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

The bench asked senior advocate Shyam Divan, representing the father of the woman, to ensure that she is produced that day for interaction with the bench, which is likely to ascertain her mental stage and whether she had given free consent to the marriage.

Don't make shifting cheetahs a prestige issue, SC tells Centre

Don't make shifting cheetahs a prestige issue, SC tells Centre

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The death of 40 per cent of cheetahs translocated from South Africa and Namibia to the Kuno National Park (KNP) in less than one year doesn't present a "good picture", the Supreme Court said on Thursday, and asked the Centre to not make it a prestige issue and explore the possibility of shifting the animals to different sanctuaries.

Madras HC stays lookout circular against Karti

Madras HC stays lookout circular against Karti

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

Karti contended that the lookout circular was part of the Centre's 'political vendetta'.

Jay Shah's lawyer in defamation suit had opposed Right to Privacy in SC

Jay Shah's lawyer in defamation suit had opposed Right to Privacy in SC

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

While Jay Shah has warned the media against violating his fundamental right to privacy, Tushar Mehta -- his lawyer in the defamation case -- had opposed right to privacy in the Supreme Court, says Dr Gopal Krishna.

'Only concerned with that episode': SC confines hearing to Feb 15 violence

'Only concerned with that episode': SC confines hearing to Feb 15 violence

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

"We are not concerned with other incidents. We are only concerned with the episode that had happened on February 15," a bench comprising Justices J Chelameswar and A M Sapre said when a lawyer on behalf of Karkardooma Bar Association sought to intervene in the matter.

SC raps Centre, Nagaland over delay in women's quota in civic poll

SC raps Centre, Nagaland over delay in women's quota in civic poll

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

A bench of Justices SK Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia said the Centre cannot preclude reservation from being extended to women in civic bodies by saying it doesn't apply to tribal areas.

Armed forces can take action against officers for adultery, says SC

Armed forces can take action against officers for adultery, says SC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that armed forces can take action against their officers for adulterous acts, as it clarified the landmark 2018 judgment that decriminalised adultery.