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HC orders Haryana govt to remove barricades at Shambhu border

HC orders Haryana govt to remove barricades at Shambhu border

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Wednesday ordered the Haryana government to remove within a week the barricading set up at the Shambhu border near Ambala where farmers have been camping since February 13 when their 'Delhi Chalo' march was stopped.

Kanwar Yatra: SC extends stay on order to eateries to show owner's name

Kanwar Yatra: SC extends stay on order to eateries to show owner's name

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and S V N Bhatti said it won't issue any clarification on the July 22 order as "We have said what needed to be said in our July 22 order. Can't force anyone to disclose names."

Unpaid T20 WC winnings trigger global cricket storm

Unpaid T20 WC winnings trigger global cricket storm

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

The governing International Cricket Council (ICC) is in talks with several boards which have yet to pay prize money from this year's Twenty20 World Cup to the players, sources told Reuters on Thursday.

Assam CM forms panel to examine ban on polygamy

Assam CM forms panel to examine ban on polygamy

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The panel, headed by Justice (Retired) Rumi Phookan, has been asked to submit its report within two months, the chief minister said in a tweet on Thursday night.

SC stays warrant against Shivraj Singh, 2 BJP leaders in defamation case

SC stays warrant against Shivraj Singh, 2 BJP leaders in defamation case

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and SV N Bhatti sought Tankha's response in four weeks on the plea of Chouhan and BJP state president VD Sharma and former minister Bhupendra Singh who have challenged the October 25 order of the Madhya Pradesh high court refusing to quash the defamation case.

How many judges' appointment is pending with you, SC asks govt

How many judges' appointment is pending with you, SC asks govt

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to provide information about the numbers and names reiterated by the apex court Collegium for appointment as judges in higher judiciary with reasons why they were not considered so far and at what level they were pending.

Bengal seeks urgent hearing in SC of plea against CBI probe

Bengal seeks urgent hearing in SC of plea against CBI probe

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The West Bengal government approached the Supreme Court for a second time on Wednesday seeking urgent listing of its petition challenging a Calcutta high court order for transferring to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) the probe into the January 5 attack on an Enforcement Directorate (ED) team in Sandeshkhali but failed to elicit prompt relief.

'Compromised CM': Channi faces criticism over Punjab AG removal

'Compromised CM': Channi faces criticism over Punjab AG removal

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

The remarks came after the Channi government on Tuesday accepted the resignation of advocate general APS Deol, yielding to the pressure mounted by Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu for replacing the state's AG.

One Month Of Trump: The World Is In Shock

One Month Of Trump: The World Is In Shock

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

The US is currently Earth's most powerful country and a certain latitude of understanding -- a world view -- is popularly expected from its leadership. From a country identified with freedom, constitution, debate, democracy and the likes of Abraham Lincoln even as it had the most powerful military around, the US, following Trump's actions, seemed repositioned as militarily powerful with other qualities secondary, observes Shyam G Menon.

UN resolution asks Israel to leave Palestine, India abstains

UN resolution asks Israel to leave Palestine, India abstains

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

India abstained in the United Nations General Assembly on a resolution that demanded Israel end its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory within 12 months, with Delhi underlining that it is a strong advocate of 'dialogue and diplomacy' and efforts should be made towards 'building bridges', 'not furthering divides'.

Kovind panel studied 7 nations on one nation, one poll

Kovind panel studied 7 nations on one nation, one poll

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

A high-level panel on 'One Nation, One Election' studied election processes in seven countries including South Africa, Sweden and Belgium before recommending simultaneous polls for Lok Sabha and state assemblies in India. The other countries where simultaneous elections are conducted are Germany, Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The Union Cabinet approved bills to implement 'One Nation, One Election', and the draft legislations are likely to be introduced in Parliament in the ongoing Winter session.

You are a corrupt person: SC to Bengal ex-minister Partha Chatterjee

You are a corrupt person: SC to Bengal ex-minister Partha Chatterjee

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court of India questioned the Enforcement Directorate (ED) about the continued incarceration of former West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee, who is accused in a cash-for-job scam. The court expressed concern about the length of his detention and questioned the message it sends to society regarding corruption. The court also considered whether releasing him would impact the investigation and what conditions could be imposed to ensure his compliance. The court reserved its order after hearing arguments from both sides.

Major General dismissed over sexual abuse charges

Major General dismissed over sexual abuse charges

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

The officer had denied the charges against him levelled by the Captain-rank woman officer.

Trump picks anti-vaccine activist as health secretary

Trump picks anti-vaccine activist as health secretary

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

President-elect Donald Trump announced a slate of key Cabinet nominations, including tapping former Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his Secretary of Health and Human Services and former Congressman Doug Collins of Georgia as Secretary for Veterans Affairs. Trump also named Jay Clayton as US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Todd Blanche as Deputy Attorney General, and Dean John Sauer as Solicitor General of the United States.

Turkey's Erdogan skips Kashmir in UN speech. Here's why

Turkey's Erdogan skips Kashmir in UN speech. Here's why

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Erdogan's skipping of the Kashmir reference is being seen as an apparent shift in Turkiye's stance and comes at a time when the country is trying to become a member of the BRICS grouping to forge alliances beyond the West.

K'taka HC judge expresses regret over 'Pakistan' remark

K'taka HC judge expresses regret over 'Pakistan' remark

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

On September 20, a five-judge bench of the apex court headed by the Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud took serious note of two videos in which the HC judge is seen making the comments in open court and sought a report from the Registrar General of the high court .

Sanjay Raut gets 15-day jail term in defamation case

Sanjay Raut gets 15-day jail term in defamation case

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Medha Somaiya, in her complaint filed through advocate Vivekanand Gupta, had alleged that Raut made baseless and completely defamatory allegations against her and her husband.

Solicitor general's remarks over unclaimed bodies in Manipur unrest sparks row

Solicitor general's remarks over unclaimed bodies in Manipur unrest sparks row

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

In a statement, the UNAU Tribal Women's Forum, Delhi-NCR, said the mothers of the Kuki-Hmar-Zomi community of Manipur, represented by the group, are "deeply hurt and appalled" by the remarks made by the solicitor general in the Supreme Court on August 1.

SC nod for NRCB's data collection in prisons sans caste

SC nod for NRCB's data collection in prisons sans caste

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Senior advocate S Muralidhar, appearing for the petitioner on whose plea the verdict was delivered, said a prayer in the application sought non-hinderance to the exercise of the NCRB data collection by the direction of caste reference removal from the registers.

TMC distances itself from Hakim's Muslim population remark amid backlash

TMC distances itself from Hakim's Muslim population remark amid backlash

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has distanced itself from controversial remarks made by its senior leader and West Bengal minister Firhad Hakim regarding the Muslim percentage in the population. Hakim, in a speech, had claimed that Muslims constitute 33 per cent of the population in West Bengal and 17 per cent nationwide, adding that they could become a numerical majority if they empower themselves. The party issued a statement on Monday condemning Hakim's remarks, asserting that they do not reflect its ideology and commitment to communal harmony. The remarks have sparked a political storm, with the opposition BJP accusing Hakim of attempting to stir communal sentiments. Hakim later clarified that his remarks were misinterpreted and that he was advocating for the empowerment of minorities through education and skill development. However, the controversy has caused ripples within the TMC and complicated the party's messaging.

J-K polls: Will Cong-NC alliance benefit from DPAP withdrawal?

J-K polls: Will Cong-NC alliance benefit from DPAP withdrawal?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

The withdrawal of the candidature by DPAP leaders on the last day on August 30 is seen as a boost to the NC-Congress alliance.

6 Month Tenure For Next Chief Justice

6 Month Tenure For Next Chief Justice

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna 'belongs to that school of legal luminaries who give the highest primacy to facts.'

Provide details of burnt properties, SC tells Manipur govt

Provide details of burnt properties, SC tells Manipur govt

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

The top court asked the state government to spell out details of its actions taken against the culprits and the encroachers.

Educate boys on gender equality: HC on Badlapur abuse

Educate boys on gender equality: HC on Badlapur abuse

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

The court suggested setting up a committee to study the issue and recommend rules and guidelines to be followed in schools to avoid such incidents.

Court allows Hemant Soren to participate in trust vote in Jharkhand assembly

Court allows Hemant Soren to participate in trust vote in Jharkhand assembly

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Soren pleaded before the court that he is a members of the assembly and has a right to participate in the special session.

SC raps Karnataka HC judge over 'objectionable' remarks

SC raps Karnataka HC judge over 'objectionable' remarks

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

In a viral video of the court proceedings, the judge was seen reprimanding a woman lawyer on Thursday and reportedly made some objectionable comments.

HC lifts Sec 144 in Sandeshkhali, takes up abuse case on its own

HC lifts Sec 144 in Sandeshkhali, takes up abuse case on its own

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The Calcutta high court on Tuesday set aside the promulgation of prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC at Sandeshkhali, which has been witnessing protests over the last one week.

Puja at Gyanvapi: Masjid committee fails to get relief

Puja at Gyanvapi: Masjid committee fails to get relief

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The Allahabad high court on Friday did not give any immediate relief to the Gyanvapi Masjid committee which had challenged the order of the Varanasi court allowing Hindu prayers in a cellar of the mosque.

Remarks against complainant without care, caution, court tells Raut

Remarks against complainant without care, caution, court tells Raut

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

In the detailed order made available on Thursday, the court said Medha Somaiya is a well qualified and reputed personality and that her image was shattered due the defamation.

'Some May Consider Working 90 Hours Heaven'

'Some May Consider Working 90 Hours Heaven'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

'If people want to work 90 hours, we should let them work.' 'If people want to work 30 hours, you should let them work 30 hours.' 'But they should not expect the same level of success and attention.'

Punjab govt draws Oppn flak as dy CM's kin among 2 appointed as addl AG

Punjab govt draws Oppn flak as dy CM's kin among 2 appointed as addl AG

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

The son-in-law of Punjab deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa was among two advocates appointed as additional advocate general in the state on Monday, drawing sharp criticism from the Opposition Aam Aadmi Party.

SC says 'trust deficit' behind Shambhu border stand-off between govt, farmers

SC says 'trust deficit' behind Shambhu border stand-off between govt, farmers

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Observing that there is a trust deficit between farmers and the government, the Supreme Court on Wednesday proposed constitution of an independent committee comprising eminent persons to reach out to the protesters to find a solution to their demands.

Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India

Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Justice Khanna, who will serve as CJI for a little over six months, will demit office on May 13, 2025.

Hindu leader's arrest: Bangladesh detains 30 in lawyer's killing

Hindu leader's arrest: Bangladesh detains 30 in lawyer's killing

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

At least 30 suspects have been detained in Bangladesh's Chattogram city for their alleged involvement in the killing of a lawyer and attacking security personnel following the arrest of a prominent Hindu community leader. The violence erupted after Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, spokesperson for Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jote, was denied bail and sent to jail in a sedition case. The lawyer, Assistant public prosecutor Saiful Islam, was killed during clashes between security personnel and Das' followers. The interim government has condemned the violence, urging people to remain calm and has ordered an investigation into the killing and appropriate legal measures.

Want To Invest In Crypto? Read This

Want To Invest In Crypto? Read This

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Regularly monitor your account for any suspicious activity. Keep your devices updated with the latest security patches to prevent vulnerabilities. Ensure the physical wallet you use is stored securely to avoid loss or theft.

Outsiders barred as toll in Sambhal violence rises to 4

Outsiders barred as toll in Sambhal violence rises to 4

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The toll in the clashes between police and protesters opposing a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, rose to four following the death of one more injured person, officials said on Monday.

Maha govt agrees to grant benefits to Maj Sood's wife

Maha govt agrees to grant benefits to Maj Sood's wife

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday informed the Bombay high court that it has decided to grant financial benefits to the family of an Army Major, who was killed in the line of duty in Jammu and Kashmir four years ago.

Selling Undivided Property? Read This

Selling Undivided Property? Read This

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'Ensure that all property-related documents are up-to-date.' 'Relying on outdated documents can create legal complications.'

Badlapur sexual assault: HC comes down heavily police, school

Badlapur sexual assault: HC comes down heavily police, school

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Prithviraj Chavan will take up the matter for hearing on Thursday.

He Delivered Milk When He Was 6. At 29 He's A Magistrate!

He Delivered Milk When He Was 6. At 29 He's A Magistrate!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'Studying was never an important part of our life, surviving was.'