News for 'Advocates Association'

Suspension of advocates Anand, Khan revoked

Suspension of advocates Anand, Khan revoked

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

On June 4, the Bar Association had suspended the two senior lawyers for allegedly influencing the witness and had issued show-cause notices asking them why action should not be taken against them.

Vinesh verdict delayed: CAS extends deadline until Aug 16

Vinesh verdict delayed: CAS extends deadline until Aug 16

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her disqualification from the Olympic finals, this time till August 16, prolonging the Indian wrestler's wait for a resolution.

Pune blast advocate quits NCP minority cell

Pune blast advocate quits NCP minority cell

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

A Rehman, a senior lawyer, had appeared on behalf of Baig on September 20 before the magistrate hearing the case, ignoring an appeal issued by the Pune Bar Association (PBA) asking fraternity members to refrain from representing the accused in view of the "anti-national" nature of the crime.

Pak win: Agra lawyers refuse legal help to Kashmiri students charged with sedition

Pak win: Agra lawyers refuse legal help to Kashmiri students charged with sedition

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

The students were booked under the Act that dates back to the British era allegedly for posting a WhatsApp status praising Pakistan players after the team's victory against India in a T20 cricket match on October 24.

Remarks on modern medicine: SC asks Ramdev to...

Remarks on modern medicine: SC asks Ramdev to...

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

The Patna and Raipur chapters of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) have lodged complaints in 2021 alleging Ramdev's remarks were likely to cause prejudice to Covid control mechanism and may dissuade people from availing proper treatment.

Sebi Has Strong Case Against Hindenburg

Sebi Has Strong Case Against Hindenburg

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

If Hindenburg or its partner do not join the investigation, then Sebi may pass an ex-parte order against it, which may be enforced as a foreign award in US courts.

Renukaswamy murder: Darshan's police custody extended

Renukaswamy murder: Darshan's police custody extended

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

A court in Bengaluru on Saturday extended the police custody of Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa along with his friend Pavithra Gowda and eleven others, who are accused in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case, by five more days.

Is this why Djokovic and Alcaraz failed at US Open?

Is this why Djokovic and Alcaraz failed at US Open?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'The romanticism of late night tennis in New York, it's time to move past that'

SC to hear Kolkata rape-murder case first on Tuesday

SC to hear Kolkata rape-murder case first on Tuesday

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

A bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, which had taken cognisance of the incident, has kept the matter on top of the cause list for hearing at 10:30 am on Tuesday.

After pulling up Patanjali, SC raps IMA chief on knuckles

After pulling up Patanjali, SC raps IMA chief on knuckles

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Expressing displeasure over Asokan's comments a day before the top court was slated to hear the matter, a bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah sought his response on an application filed by Patanjali Ayurved Ltd.

We Won't See The Likes Of Him Again

We Won't See The Likes Of Him Again

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

His legacy will endure through the countless lives he touched, the legal precedents he set, and the principles he upheld.

Siddique murder: Late-night calls by 4 friends help arrest main shooter

Siddique murder: Late-night calls by 4 friends help arrest main shooter

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

The Mumbai Crime Branch and the Uttar Pradesh police Special Task Force arrested Gautam along with Anurag Kashyap, Gyan Prakash Tripathi, Akash Srivastava and Akhilendra Pratap Singh on Sunday in Uttar Pradesh's Nanpara area, near the Nepal border.

SC verdict on VVPAT verification of votes on Friday

SC verdict on VVPAT verification of votes on Friday

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce its verdict on Friday on a batch of pleas seeking complete cross-verification of votes cast using electronic voting machines (EVMs) with voter verifiable paper audit trail, or VVPAT.

K'taka BJP MLA held for threatening contractor, using casteist slurs

K'taka BJP MLA held for threatening contractor, using casteist slurs

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Citing violation of party discipline, the state BJP has issued a showcause notice to Munirathna and asked him to clarify the allegations before a disciplinary committee within five days.

'AKD Will Balance India and China'

'AKD Will Balance India and China'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

'We have to keep a watch because India-Sri Lanka has a history that whenever there has been a change in government, either the connectivity projects have been questioned or cancelled or revived.'

Last Minute Tips For Error Free ITR

Last Minute Tips For Error Free ITR

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

It is advisable to file your ITR right away and not rely on potential extensions.

SC refuses to direct ECI to upload voter turnout data

SC refuses to direct ECI to upload voter turnout data

Rediff.com24 May 2024

The bench said it would be difficult for the poll panel to mobilise manpower for uploading the voter turnout data on its website.

Selling Jewellery? You Can Save Capital Gains Tax

Selling Jewellery? You Can Save Capital Gains Tax

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Taxpayers seeking to save tax from the sale of gold (including inherited) should reinvest the capital gains in residential property to avail of the benefit provided by Section 54F.

'Can't control polls': SC to EVM critics as it reserves order

'Can't control polls': SC to EVM critics as it reserves order

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

The Supreme Court said on Wednesday it cannot 'control the elections' or issue directions simply because doubts have been raised about the efficacy of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), as it reserved its judgment on a clutch of petitions claiming the polling devices can be tinkered with to manipulate the results.

Explained: Supreme Court's Property Judgment

Explained: Supreme Court's Property Judgment

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

'A rigid or overly broad interpretation could lead to a chilling effect on investments and growth in sectors traditionally driven by private initiative.' 'Entrepreneurs may fear that their assets could be arbitrarily appropriated by the State under the guise of serving the 'common good' without sufficient legal safeguards.' 'The judgment thus supports a more nuanced view, one that balances individual property rights with public welfare objectives.'

SC notice to Centre over plea seeking cancellation of NEET-UG 2024

SC notice to Centre over plea seeking cancellation of NEET-UG 2024

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought responses from the Centre, the National Testing Agency (NTA) and others on petitions seeking the cancellation of National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate)-2024 (NEET-UG 2024), and a court-monitored probe into the alleged irregularities in the medical entrance exam.

Court directs sports ministry to respond to WFI's suspension plea

Court directs sports ministry to respond to WFI's suspension plea

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

The ministry felt the new WFI body was working under the complete control of its former office-bearers, which was not in conformity with the National Sports Code.

Tahawwur Rana extraditable to India, rules US court

Tahawwur Rana extraditable to India, rules US court

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

In a huge setback to Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a United States court has ruled that the Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman could be extradited to India where is wanted for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack carried out by Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists.

The Messages From The Bahraich Riots

The Messages From The Bahraich Riots

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

The way the Bahraich riot has played out should worry the BJP. The party has emboldened Hindu youngsters to such an extent that its MLAs feel the need to go to the police against their party members. Is this what the BJP wants, asks Jyoti Punwani.

No lawyer can go on strike or abstain from court work: SC

No lawyer can go on strike or abstain from court work: SC

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

A bench headed by Justices MR Shah and Ahsanuddin Amanullah said that a separate grievance redressal committees be constituted at district court level to provide a forum, where lawyers could seek redressal of their genuine grievances related to procedural changes in filing or listing of cases or misbehavior of member of lower judiciary.

Missed Tax Return Deadline? What To Do

Missed Tax Return Deadline? What To Do

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Submitting a late return helps you stay compliant with tax regulations and avoid legal issues.

SC stays Allahabad HC order scrapping UP madrasa education

SC stays Allahabad HC order scrapping UP madrasa education

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

In a breather to about 17 lakh madrasa students, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed an order of the Allahabad high court that scrapped the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004 calling it "unconstitutional" and violative of the principle of secularism.

UP court grants bail to YouTuber Elvish Yadav in snake venom case

UP court grants bail to YouTuber Elvish Yadav in snake venom case

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Yadav was arrested by the Noida police on Sunday in connection with its probe into suspected use of snake venoms as recreational drugs in parties he hosted.

Hindu women move SC for ASI survey of 'Shivling' in Gyanvapi

Hindu women move SC for ASI survey of 'Shivling' in Gyanvapi

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The plaintiffs submitted that the exact nature of the 'Shivling' can be determined after removing the artificial/modern walls/floors surrounding it and by undertaking a survey of the entire sealed area by excavation and using other scientific methods.

Lawyer found dead near Tis Hazari court, advocates' protest in Delhi

Lawyer found dead near Tis Hazari court, advocates' protest in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

The police have arrested two men who worked at the eatery in this connection.

India advocates establishment of South Asian Union

India advocates establishment of South Asian Union

Rediff.com7 Jul 2003

India on Monday strongly advocated the establishment of "South Asian Union" as it sought to enhance the bilateral trade - with Pakistan - which had the potential to touch $6 billion.

No silver for Vinesh as CAS rejects appeal

No silver for Vinesh as CAS rejects appeal

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The rejection of Vinesh's appeal means India's tally from the Paris Olympics will be of six medals which includes one silver and five bronze.

SC stays order to display owners' name on Kanwar Yatra eateries

SC stays order to display owners' name on Kanwar Yatra eateries

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday imposed an interim stay on directives passed by the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments that eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route must display names of owners.

Voter turnout within 48 hrs: SC to hear plea on May 17

Voter turnout within 48 hrs: SC to hear plea on May 17

Rediff.com13 May 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on May 17 a plea of an NGO seeking a direction to the Election Commission to upload polling station-wise voter turnout data on its website within 48 hours of conclusion of polling for each phase of the Lok Sabha elections.

'Delay in forwarding Justice Joseph's name sends wrong signals'

'Delay in forwarding Justice Joseph's name sends wrong signals'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

'Justice K M Joseph is the senior-most chief justice of all the high courts in India.' 'The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended Justice Joseph's name to be elevated as a judge of the Supreme Court.' 'Despite these facts, the Government of India is not taking appropriate, speedy action, to forward the Supreme Court Collegium's recommendation to the President for Justice Joseph's appointment.'

Too little, too late: SC refuses to accept IMA chief's unconditional apology

Too little, too late: SC refuses to accept IMA chief's unconditional apology

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Asokan, who was present in the court, offered an unconditional apology to the bench and prayed for clemency.

Canada yet to share any specific evidence on Nijjar killing case: India

Canada yet to share any specific evidence on Nijjar killing case: India

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Last week, Canadian authorities charged three Indian nationals with the murder of Nijjar. It is reported that they entered Canada on student visas.

Everything cannot be suspected, SC tells petitioners in plea against EVM

Everything cannot be suspected, SC tells petitioners in plea against EVM

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Underscoring the importance of voter satisfaction and trust in the electoral system, the Supreme Court on Thursday told petitioners who sought its direction to go back to using ballot papers not to suspect the efficacy of Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) and appreciate if the Election Commission does good work.

Govt picking and choosing judges for transfer, says SC

Govt picking and choosing judges for transfer, says SC

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday flagged the issue of "pick and choose" by the Centre in clearing the collegium's recommendations for transferring high court judges and said this does not send a good signal.

What Is Special Marriage Act?

What Is Special Marriage Act?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Children born under the Special Marriage Act have equal rights over both parents' properties, regardless of their parents' religion or background.