News for 'Arun Mishra'

Your OTT Menu: Murder! Scams! Horror!

Your OTT Menu: Murder! Scams! Horror!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Thrillers, scams, cults and corruption, things get pretty intense on OTT this week.

AI aircraft purchase: SC seeks probe report from CBI

AI aircraft purchase: SC seeks probe report from CBI

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Two weeks' time given to CBI for filing a fresh status report.

Lakhimpur Kheri again: 2 bikers killed in collision with SUV of BJP MLA's wife

Lakhimpur Kheri again: 2 bikers killed in collision with SUV of BJP MLA's wife

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Two men were killed when a "speeding" car linked to a Bharatiya Janata Party legislator hit their motorcycle in a head-on collision in Lakhimpur Kheri, the police said on Monday.

Govt free to investigate ED officer probing 2G, Aircel-Maxis cases: SC

Govt free to investigate ED officer probing 2G, Aircel-Maxis cases: SC

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

The apex court also modified its interim order granting protection to officer against inquiry.

Govt accepts resignation of Madras HC Chief Justice

Govt accepts resignation of Madras HC Chief Justice

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

Her resignation has been accepted with effect from September 6, it said.

Deepa Gahlot's Top Web Series of 2022

Deepa Gahlot's Top Web Series of 2022

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Stories of rural India, campus capers, realistic family dramas and urban romance that are no longer picked up by film-makers, find their way to the Web, and the viewing experience is richer for the variety available.

Maharashtra was adamant on Girgaum Chowpatty for event

Maharashtra was adamant on Girgaum Chowpatty for event

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

When the high court turned down the state government's plea, Maharashtra approached the Supreme Court.

'I watched videos of rape survivors for hours'

'I watched videos of rape survivors for hours'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'Our team met rape victims and their families. We went to their houses but were not allowed to ask too many questions. There would be disturbing silences.'

SC reserves verdict on Fadnavis' plea in affidavit case

SC reserves verdict on Fadnavis' plea in affidavit case

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

In its judgment last year, the apex court had set aside the Bombay high court order which gave a clean chit to Fadnavis and held that he did not deserve to be tried for the alleged offence under the Representation of Peoples Act (RPA).

29 key assembly seats in MP to watch for!

29 key assembly seats in MP to watch for!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

As Madhya Pradesh goes to polls, all eyes will be on 29 key assembly seats, out of the total 230, where the contest will be keenly watched.

Govt acted on its own in excluding Gopal Subramanium: Chief Justice

Govt acted on its own in excluding Gopal Subramanium: Chief Justice

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

The controversy over appointment of Gopal Subramanium as judge of the Supreme Court took a new turn on Tuesday with the Chief Justice of India R M Lodha making it clear that segregation of his name was done "unilaterally" by the executive, which he said was "not proper".

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 rejects plea alleging bias in listing of cases, fines lawyer

SC rejects plea alleging bias in listing of cases, fines lawyer

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The apex court said 'baseless and reckless' allegations are made against its registry at the time of pandemic when the registry officials are putting themselves in danger to serve the litigants and several of the dealing staff as well as officers have suffered due to COVID-19.

SC refuses to stay Raj HC proceedings on Pilot's plea

SC refuses to stay Raj HC proceedings on Pilot's plea

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Rajasthan Assembly Speaker CP Joshi however failed to get any interim relief on his plea alleging that the high court cannot interdict the disqualification proceedings undertaken by him under 10th schedule of the Constitution.

Leander Paes, Rhea Pillai fail to resolve dispute

Leander Paes, Rhea Pillai fail to resolve dispute

Rediff.com8 May 2017

The Supreme Court, on Monday, said it cannot force ace tennis player Leander Paes and his estranged live-in partner Rhea Pillai to arrive at a settlement in a maintenance case.

Terror threat to Mullaperiyar Dam, Tamil Nadu tells SC

Terror threat to Mullaperiyar Dam, Tamil Nadu tells SC

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from the Kerala government on Tamil Nadu's plea that the security of Mullaperiyar Dam should be handed over to the Central Industrial Security Force.

Terror threat to Mullaperiyar Dam, Tamil Nadu tells SC

Terror threat to Mullaperiyar Dam, Tamil Nadu tells SC

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from the Kerala government on Tamil Nadu's plea that the security of Mullaperiyar Dam should be handed over to the Central Industrial Security Force.

Ranji: Uttarakhand top group after draw with Bengal

Ranji: Uttarakhand top group after draw with Bengal

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday.

The unsung heroes who made GST a reality

The unsung heroes who made GST a reality

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

As many as 30 sub-groups and committees worked tirelessly to devise rules and laws as well as fix tax rates for over 1,200 goods and services.

Media debating pending cases may amount to contempt: AG to SC

Media debating pending cases may amount to contempt: AG to SC

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Today, in big cases when bail applications are about to come up for hearing, TV reports are shown which are very "damaging for the accused who has filed the bail application", he said.

2-month-long UP poll campaign ends; now eyes on March 10

2-month-long UP poll campaign ends; now eyes on March 10

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

The curtain came down on rumbustious electioneering over the last two months when assembly polls were also held in four other states - Goa, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Manipur.

Breather for Teesta Setalvad after SC stays arrest order

Breather for Teesta Setalvad after SC stays arrest order

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

The SC has stayed the arrest of social activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband till Friday.

Ayodhya title dispute: SC allows Swamy to intervene

Ayodhya title dispute: SC allows Swamy to intervene

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday allowed Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy to intervene in the pending matters relating to the Ayodhya title dispute with his plea seeking construction of Ram temple at the site of demolished disputed structure.

Shabana says goodbye to mum Shaukat Kaifi

Shabana says goodbye to mum Shaukat Kaifi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

It was a day of mourning for the film fraternity.

SC sets aside Tata's Singur deal, land to be returned to farmers in 3 months

SC sets aside Tata's Singur deal, land to be returned to farmers in 3 months

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

In a ruling which can have far-reaching consequences, the Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside the controversial acquisition of 997.11 acres of land in Singur in 2006 by the then Left Front government in West Bengal to set up Tata Motors' ambitious Nano car manufacturing plant.

2002 Gujarat riots: No SC relief for Teesta Setalvad in grave-digging case

2002 Gujarat riots: No SC relief for Teesta Setalvad in grave-digging case

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

She is accused of having a role in illegal exhumation of bodies of some victims of the 2002 Gujarat riots.

NHRC chief lauds Amit Shah for bringing 'new era of peace' to J-K

NHRC chief lauds Amit Shah for bringing 'new era of peace' to J-K

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

In his address at the 28th foundation day of the NHRC in New Delhi, the former judge also underlined that 'external forces' levelling 'false' allegations of human rights violations against India has become very common, 'which should be opposed'.

Nobody must suffer for want of Aadhaar: SC

Nobody must suffer for want of Aadhaar: SC

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

In a last ditch attempt before the issue moves to a larger Constitutional bench, the government on Wednesday made a fresh pitch before Supreme Court for allowing voluntary use of Aadhaar cards for welfare schemes, saying it was prepared to give an affidavit by the "highest functionary" by Thursday morning that nobody will be deprived of benefits for lack of it.

Rebel judges not on CJI's 5-judge constitution bench to hear major cases

Rebel judges not on CJI's 5-judge constitution bench to hear major cases

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

None of the four judges -- Justices J Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, M B Lokur and Kurian Joseph -- feature in the list of members of the 5-judge constitution bench.

Mallikarjun Kharge to be Leader of Opposition in RS

Mallikarjun Kharge to be Leader of Opposition in RS

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Azad was elected to the Upper House from Jammu and Kashmir, which does not have an assembly currently after it was made a Union Territory with the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution.

Ranji: Jadeja wicketless on return

Ranji: Jadeja wicketless on return

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

A summary of Ranji matches played on Tuesday.

Rajasthan battle shifts to SC; Speaker, Pilot file pleas

Rajasthan battle shifts to SC; Speaker, Pilot file pleas

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Seeking an interim stay on the high court order, Joshi's petition said it was the top court's duty to ensure that all constitutional authorities act within the 'Lakshman rekha' drawn for each one of them.

Reputation is the only thing which a judge has: CJI Gogoi

Reputation is the only thing which a judge has: CJI Gogoi

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

The CJI said that after being a judge for around two decades, he had a bank balance of Rs 6.80 lakh.

SC notice to J-K on plea challenging Omar's detention

SC notice to J-K on plea challenging Omar's detention

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Sara Abdullah Pilot had on Monday approached the top court challenging her brother's detention under the Public Safety Act, saying the detention order was "manifestly illegal" and there was no question of him being a "threat to the maintenance of public order".

After SC rap, DoT orders telcos to clear dues by midnight

After SC rap, DoT orders telcos to clear dues by midnight

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

While in all, 15 entities owe the government Rs 1.47 lakh crore -- Rs 92,642 crore in unpaid licence fee and another Rs 55,054 crore in outstanding spectrum usage charges, it is not immediately clear just how much of that has been sought by the government by midnight.

SC to inquire into claims of conspiracy to frame CJI

SC to inquire into claims of conspiracy to frame CJI

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

The bench said it will take up the matter for hearing on Thursday.

SC cancels Amrapali's registration, NBCC to finish housing projects

SC cancels Amrapali's registration, NBCC to finish housing projects

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

A bench of Justices Arun Mishra and U U Lalit also cancelled the leases of Amrapali's properties granted by the Noida and Greater Noida authorities and directed the Enforcement Directorate to investigate alleged money laundering by CMD Anil Sharma and other directors and senior officials of the group.

CJI faces sexual abuse charges, says work of a 'bigger force'

CJI faces sexual abuse charges, says work of a 'bigger force'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

During the hearing in CJI's court No 1, an unfazed Justice Gogoi said the allegations are unbelievable.

EU rep takes up communal violence, condition of minorities with govt

EU rep takes up communal violence, condition of minorities with govt

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

EU special representative for human rights Eamon Gilmore said on Friday that in his meetings with the Indian government he has discussed issues such as the use of sedition and anti-terrorism laws, condition of minorities, communal violence and the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Govt elevates Justices Maheshwari, Khanna to SC ignoring row

Govt elevates Justices Maheshwari, Khanna to SC ignoring row

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

With the two appointments, the strength of the top court will rise to 28 with three vacancies.