News for 'Advocates Association'

'Muslims from Nuh have escaped to Rajasthan'

'Muslims from Nuh have escaped to Rajasthan'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

'Not only are Muslim homes and shops being bulldozed, but the cops are filing random FIRs even against people who died two-three years ago, against those who have moved to neighbouring states since almost two years to work there.'

2 wives decide to split time to spend with husband

2 wives decide to split time to spend with husband

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

A man and two women, including his first wife, have decided to live peacefully in two separate houses by dividing three days each of a week between them and also with the liberty to the man to spend the seventh day with the woman of his choice, said a lawyer associated with the family court in Gwalior city.

Court grants NOC for passport to Rahul for 3 years

Court grants NOC for passport to Rahul for 3 years

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The former Congress chief is an accused in the National Herald case in which BJP leader Subramanian Swamy is the complainant.

Animal lovers relieved as SC lifts stay on HC order on feeding stray dogs

Animal lovers relieved as SC lifts stay on HC order on feeding stray dogs

Rediff.com19 May 2022

In a huge relief to animal welfare organisations and volunteers involved in feeding stray dogs, the Supreme Court on Thursday lifted the interim stay on the operation of the Delhi high court order relating to the feeding of stray dogs and also stayed the same.

Surrender of J-K's sovereignty was not conditional but complete: SC

Surrender of J-K's sovereignty was not conditional but complete: SC

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court said on Thursday the surrender of Jammu and Kashmir's sovereignty to India was "absolutely complete" with the accession of the former princely state in October 1947, and it was "really difficult" to say that Article 370 of the Constitution, which accorded special status to the erstwhile state, was permanent in nature.

Getting Married? Plan Finances First!

Getting Married? Plan Finances First!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

For women, it is important to build an emergency fund and a financial independence fund independent of the couple's joint goals and plans.

DG (prisons) transferred from Tihar after Sukesh's Rs 10 cr extortion charge

DG (prisons) transferred from Tihar after Sukesh's Rs 10 cr extortion charge

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Director General (prisons) Sandeep Goel has been transferred from Tihar Jail in New Delhi, days after jailed conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar alleged the extortion of Rs 10 crore for protection in prison.

CJI Chandrachud, bar assn president in heated exchange over land allotment

CJI Chandrachud, bar assn president in heated exchange over land allotment

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday witnessed a heated exchange of words between Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Supreme Court Bar Association president Vikas Singh in a case related to allotment of a parcel of land for lawyers' chambers.

SC dismisses PIL against Arun Goel's appointment as EC

SC dismisses PIL against Arun Goel's appointment as EC

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The bench refused to entertain the plea filed by NGO Association for Democratic Reforms and dismissed it.

AAP's Sanjay Singh promised favours in excise 'scam': ED

AAP's Sanjay Singh promised favours in excise 'scam': ED

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

"The investigation has revealed that Singh had assured to get changes through Manish Sisodia in the then proposed Excise Policy of 2020-21 to increase the brand registration criterion for IMFL brands at the behest of Amit Arora and Dinesh Arora.

Amritpal's mentor, involved in attack on Indian Commission, dies in UK

Amritpal's mentor, involved in attack on Indian Commission, dies in UK

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Sikh Federation UK, which has styled itself as one of the largest Sikh organisations based in the UK, said Avtar Singh was terminally ill with blood cancer. He was on a life support system for the last few days.

Pak schools association observe 'I am not Malala' day

Pak schools association observe 'I am not Malala' day

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

A network of private schools in Pakistan on Monday observed 'I am not Malala' day to condemn Nobel laureate and teenage girl rights activist for her alleged support for controversial British novelist Salman Rushdie.

Why Is EPFO Hiring Law Firms?

Why Is EPFO Hiring Law Firms?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

The law firms will provide legal opinion on matters related to interpretation of various statutes, such as the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, among other things.

SC extends interim protection from arrest to Setalvad till July 19

SC extends interim protection from arrest to Setalvad till July 19

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended interim protection from arrest till July 19 to activist Teesta Setalvad in a case linked to the 2002 post-Godhra riots.

SCO vows to prevent spread of terror, eliminate sleeper cells

SCO vows to prevent spread of terror, eliminate sleeper cells

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The declaration said the SCO leaders reaffirmed their commitment to peaceful settlement of disagreements and disputes between countries through dialogue and consultations.

SC to hear Teesta's plea against Gujarat HC order on Wednesday

SC to hear Teesta's plea against Gujarat HC order on Wednesday

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Wednesday a plea by social activist Teesta Setalvad challenging the Gujarat high court order which had rejected her plea for regular bail and directed her to surrender immediately in a case of alleged fabrication of evidence to frame innocent people in 2002 post-Godhra riots cases.

SC to consider early listing of pleas against scrapping Article 370

SC to consider early listing of pleas against scrapping Article 370

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday said it will take a decision on the early listing of petitions challenging the Centre's decision to abrogate provisions of Article 370 which had given a special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

SC protects Akhil Gogoi from arrest in anti-CAA stir case

SC protects Akhil Gogoi from arrest in anti-CAA stir case

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Earlier, the high court had permitted the NIA to seek framing of charges in the special court against Gogoi and three of his associates in connection with anti-CAA protests and suspected Maoist links.

SC to hear Congress leader's PIL for Adani probe on Friday

SC to hear Congress leader's PIL for Adani probe on Friday

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on February 17 a fresh plea of a Congress leader seeking investigation under the supervision of a sitting apex court judge against the Adani group of companies in light of the allegations made by the US-based Hindenburg Research.

SC judge gets emotional on last day, quotes Raj Kapoor's classic song

SC judge gets emotional on last day, quotes Raj Kapoor's classic song

Rediff.com15 May 2023

"I am not a person to retire and I am going to start a new inning of my life. I am praying to the almighty God to give me strength and courage and good health to play the new inning," said Justice Shah.

'Scoop already released': Court refuses relief to Chhota Rajan

'Scoop already released': Court refuses relief to Chhota Rajan

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The jailed gangster had on Thursday moved the court against the web series, saying that the 'use or misuse of the attributes of his personality' without his prior consent amounted to infringement of his 'personality rights' as well as defamation.

Advocates can't audit, only CAs can: SC

Advocates can't audit, only CAs can: SC

Rediff.com13 May 2008

The decision would affect the lawyers specialising in Sales Tax laws and former Sales Tax officers who work as sales tax practitioners. A bench comprising Justice H K Sema and Justice Markenday Katju while dismissing the petitions filed by the Sales Tax Practitioners Association of Maharashtra and the Bar Council of Maharashtra upholding the Bombay High Court's judgement that held only chartered or cost accountants would be eligible to certify sales tax returns.

PLI seeks constitution of panel to probe Hindenburg report

PLI seeks constitution of panel to probe Hindenburg report

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Centre to constitute a committee monitored by a retired apex court judge to enquire and investigate into the Hindenburg Research report which made a slew of allegations against the business conglomerate led by industrialist Gautam Adani. The fresh public interest litigation (PIL), filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari, has also sought directions to set up a special committee to oversee the sanction policy for loans of over Rs 500 crore given to big corporates. Last week, another PIL was filed in the apex court seeking prosecution of short seller Nathan Anderson of US-based firm Hindenburg Research and his associates in India and the US for allegedly exploiting innocent investors and the "artificial crashing" of Adani Group's stock value in the market.

Want To Rent Your Place? Read This

Want To Rent Your Place? Read This

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Don't download a rent agreement from the Internet or sign blindly on one prepared by the broker.

Haryana law providing quota for locals in private jobs put on hold

Haryana law providing quota for locals in private jobs put on hold

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Haryana's Additional Advocate General Jagbir Singh Malik said the State will be filing a Special Leave Petition (SLP) against the order before the Supreme Court. The interim order has come as a relief for companies in the state which feel that the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020 would have a bearing on their future business operations and investment.

SC grants Centre time till March 15 to clear OROP arrears

SC grants Centre time till March 15 to clear OROP arrears

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

The top court granted liberty to ex-servicemen association to file an application, if they feel aggrieved by any action of the Centre on payment of arrears of the OROP.

'People are scared to go to a police station'

'People are scared to go to a police station'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'They are afraid that if they approach a police station for filing a complaint they might themselves get arrested under some random charges.'

Omicron silent killer... been 25 days, still suffering: CJI

Omicron silent killer... been 25 days, still suffering: CJI

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

The CJI said that he recovered in four days in the first wave but it's taking a long time in the third wave.

Griner finally released from Russian detention

Griner finally released from Russian detention

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Staley watched Griner grow from a first-overall WNBA draft pick in 2013 to one of the dominant forces in the league and an American superstar who collected two World Cup golds on top of her Olympic titles.

SC to decide if mere membership of banned group makes one a criminal

SC to decide if mere membership of banned group makes one a criminal

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a batch of pleas, including those seeking review of some verdicts of 2011 which had held that mere membership of a banned organisation will not make a person criminal unless he resorts to violence or incites people to violence.

17 arrested for rape of minor, assaulted in court by lawyers

17 arrested for rape of minor, assaulted in court by lawyers

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The Madras High Court Advocates Association has, meanwhile, said no lawyers will represent the accused in the case and sought 'strong punishment' for them.

SC stays disqualification of Karnataka MLA, allows him to contest election

SC stays disqualification of Karnataka MLA, allows him to contest election

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the disqualification of Janata Dal-Secular MLA D C Gowrishankar Swamy from the Tumkur Rural constituency in Karnataka and allowed him to contest the upcoming assembly polls in the southern state.

Yasin Bhatkal planned to nuke Surat town, notes court, orders 'waging war' charge

Yasin Bhatkal planned to nuke Surat town, notes court, orders 'waging war' charge

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

A Delhi court has ordered framing of charges against banned terrorist organisation Indian Mujahideen's (IM) co-founder Yasin Bhatkal and several of its operatives, including Mohammed Danish Ansari, in a case of conspiring to wage war against India in 2012.

Kaushik was doing fine at Holi party, farmhouse owner tells police

Kaushik was doing fine at Holi party, farmhouse owner tells police

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

He felt dizzy late on Wednesday night and was taken to the Fortis Hospital in Gurugram, where he was declared "brought dead on arrival," they said.

Common man bogged down by corruption, remarks SC in case to debar criminal MPs

Common man bogged down by corruption, remarks SC in case to debar criminal MPs

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

The common man in India is bogged down by corruption and there is a need to fix accountability at all levels, the Supreme Court observed on Friday as it dealt with a petition seeking debarment of those against whom charges have been framed in criminal cases from contesting elections.

Great ally, says CJI Chandrachud, on Justice Rastogi's last working day

Great ally, says CJI Chandrachud, on Justice Rastogi's last working day

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Friday termed Justice Ajay Rastogi, who will be demitting office on June 17, a "great ally" who possessed judicial compassion and sensitivity for every cause.

Threats to stop probe into PM's security lapse, say SC lawyers

Threats to stop probe into PM's security lapse, say SC lawyers

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Several Supreme Court lawyers on Monday wrote to the apex court alleging that they have received calls threatening judges over the case involving the security breach that left Prime Minister Narendra Modi stuck for 20 minutes on a flyover in Punjab last week.

Mining case: Relief for Soren as SC sets aside HC order

Mining case: Relief for Soren as SC sets aside HC order

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The apex court had earlier restrained the high court from proceedings with the PILs seeking a probe against Soren in the mining lease issue.

Brijesh Kalappa leaves Congress, likely to join AAP

Brijesh Kalappa leaves Congress, likely to join AAP

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

In a letter to Congress president Sonia Gandhi, he said, in the recent past he has been finding himself 'lacking in passion', while his own performance has been 'listless and perfunctory'.

Don't address us as 'My Lord', say Rajasthan HC judges

Don't address us as 'My Lord', say Rajasthan HC judges

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The notification requested lawyers and litigants to address judges simply as 'sir' or 'srimanji'.