News for 'Arun Mishra'

Near miss averted by alert ATC in New Delhi

Near miss averted by alert ATC in New Delhi

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

A near miss situation was averted at the IGI airport on Monday evening when the pilot of a small plane entered the runway after but an alert ATC directed an incoming aircraft to go around and another to abort take-off.

'Case against him genuine': Court rejects Sanjay Singh's bail

'Case against him genuine': Court rejects Sanjay Singh's bail

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

A Delhi court on Friday dismissed the bail application of Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh in a money laundering case related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam.

Blow for agitating Gujjars; HC dumps quota plea

Blow for agitating Gujjars; HC dumps quota plea

Rediff.com22 Dec 2010

A division bench of Chief Justice Arun Mishra and Justice Mahesh Bhagwati held that Gujjars cannot be given special reservation and an act of 2008 has no substratum of quantifiable data that could justify the reservation.

SKM to hold 15 more farmers' conclave ahead of Feb 26 Delhi march

SKM to hold 15 more farmers' conclave ahead of Feb 26 Delhi march

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

According to the Morcha, the demands which Delhi Chalo has been called include: MSP should be guaranteed as per C2+50 percent formula and, as promised, a law should be made to guarantee it; all the farmers should be made debt free, and all agricultural loan must be waived.

Uphaar case: Ansals won't go to jail, SC rejects plea

Uphaar case: Ansals won't go to jail, SC rejects plea

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

On February 9, 2017, the apex court had by a 2:1 majority verdict given relief to 78-year-old Sushil Ansal considering his "advanced age-related complications" by awarding him the jail term which he had already served. It had, however, asked his younger sibling Gopal Ansal to serve the remaining one year jail term in the case.

SC to hear next week telecom cos' plea for new payment schedule

SC to hear next week telecom cos' plea for new payment schedule

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde took note of the submissions by a battery of senior lawyers including A M Singhvi and C A Sundaram and said it will list the fresh pleas "sometime in next week" before the same bench which had heard the earlier petition in the high-stake matter.

Roadside religious sites are encroachments: Raj HC

Roadside religious sites are encroachments: Raj HC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

Taking a serious note of the mushrooming illegal roadside religious places, the Rajasthan High Court has directed the state government to come out with a plan within a month for the removal of 58,000 such structures in the state.

SC reserves order on timeline for staggered AGR payment

SC reserves order on timeline for staggered AGR payment

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The Centre had earlier urged the top court that up to 20 years be given to telecom companies for the payment of dues in staggered manner.

'Contempt threat' to lawyer: SC judge apologises

'Contempt threat' to lawyer: SC judge apologises

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

The issue cropped up as Justice Mishra, who is heading a five-judge Constitution bench hearing land acquisition matters, had warned senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan on Tuesday of contempt while he was advancing his arguments in the matter.

SC collegium recommends new CJs for 5 high courts

SC collegium recommends new CJs for 5 high courts

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

The Supreme Court collegium has recommended to the Centre the names of five judges to be appointed as chief justices of the high courts of Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana, Gauhati, Allahabad, and Jharkhand.

SC issues notice to Prashant Bhushan in contempt proceedings

SC issues notice to Prashant Bhushan in contempt proceedings

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The allegedly contemptuous tweets were critical of the top court and posted by Bhushan on Twitter on June 27 and June 29.

New roster in SC from July 1, top 5 judges to hear PILs

New roster in SC from July 1, top 5 judges to hear PILs

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

The CJI has also kept with himself matters concerning arbitration, habeas corpus, criminal cases, contempt of court and ordinary civil matters.

Supreme Court backs daughter's right to property

Supreme Court backs daughter's right to property

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

The verdict makes it clear the amendment to the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 granting equal rights to daughters to inherit ancestral property would have retrospective effect.

SC rejects Vodafone's offer to pay Rs 2500 cr by today

SC rejects Vodafone's offer to pay Rs 2500 cr by today

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra declined to accept the proposal given by senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Vodafone, after he mentioned the matter. Rohatgi said they are willing to pay Rs 2,500 crore today (Monday) and another Rs 1,000 crore by Friday but no coercive action be taken against the company. He urged the bank guarantee deposited with the government by Vodafone should also not be encashed.

Transferred to Meghalaya, Madras HC Chief Justice resigns

Transferred to Meghalaya, Madras HC Chief Justice resigns

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

The collegium had recommended her transfer on August 28, after which she had made a representation requesting it to reconsider the proposal.

India seeks investment for non-metro airports

India seeks investment for non-metro airports

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

Arun Mishra, joint secretary in ministry of civil aviation, said investors from around the world including Gulf countries have shown interest in bidding for various projects. Of these, 24 airports would be taken up for city side development through Public Private Partnership, including maintenance and operation of the terminal buildings, cargo operations and real estate development, he said.

7 Underrated Films Of 2023

7 Underrated Films Of 2023

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

With so many releases in 2023, not all got their due. Subhash K Jha picks his underrated films of the year.

SC defers 2009 contempt case against Bhushan, Tejpal

SC defers 2009 contempt case against Bhushan, Tejpal

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The apex court in November 2009, had issued contempt notice to Bhushan and Tejpal for allegedly casting aspersions on some sitting and former top court judges in an interview to a news magazine.

3 cops suspended after UP woman dies in traffic hold-up for Prez

3 cops suspended after UP woman dies in traffic hold-up for Prez

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Commissioner Asim Arun said the President was anguished at the untimely death of Vandana Mishra, the women's wing president of the Kanpur chapter of the Indian Industries Association.

SC allows Shourie, Bhushan, Ram to withdraw plea against contempt law

SC allows Shourie, Bhushan, Ram to withdraw plea against contempt law

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra was informed by senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan, who was representing the petitioners, that they want to withdraw the plea as several petitions on the same issue are pending before the apex court and they don't want 'this to be entangled' with them.

Paying fine doesn't mean I accept SC verdict: Bhushan

Paying fine doesn't mean I accept SC verdict: Bhushan

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Bhushan, who deposited the fine with the apex court Registry over his two tweets seen as contempt of court, said that he has received contributions from several corners of the country for paying the fine, and a 'truth fund' will be created out of such contributions to provide legal aid to those who are prosecuted for dissenting opinions.

Ram Lalla consecrated at Ayodhya temple, Modi says 'extraordinary moment'

Ram Lalla consecrated at Ayodhya temple, Modi says 'extraordinary moment'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The new Ram Lalla idol was consecrated at the Ayodhya temple on Monday, an event led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and watched by lakhs of people on television at their homes and in temples across the country.

Need further hearing in contempt case against Bhushan, Tejpal: SC

Need further hearing in contempt case against Bhushan, Tejpal: SC

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The top court had in November 2009 issued contempt notice to Bhushan and Tejpal for allegedly casting aspersions on some sitting and former top court judges in an interview to a news magazine.

NHRC Chief: 'Hegemony of one religion has never been part of our culture'

NHRC Chief: 'Hegemony of one religion has never been part of our culture'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

'It never was and will never be.'

Ayodhya all set for grand consecration ceremony

Ayodhya all set for grand consecration ceremony

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

The much-awaited Ram temple consecration will be held in Ayodhya on Monday in a grand ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the rituals, following which the shrine will be opened for the public a day later.

Reliance plans mega power plant in UP

Reliance plans mega power plant in UP

Rediff.com26 Dec 2003

Corporate giant Reliance Industries Ltd is looking at setting up a 2,000-3,000 MW, green field, mega power project in Uttar Pradesh -- involving an investment of at least Rs 8,000 crore (Rs 80 billion).

Contest One Direct Poll: Modi Tells RS MPs

Contest One Direct Poll: Modi Tells RS MPs

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The BJP could ask at least a dozen of its 92 Rajya Sabha MPs, particularly those who have served more than one term, to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Prashant Bhushan gets SC notice on contempt plea by AG, Centre

Prashant Bhushan gets SC notice on contempt plea by AG, Centre

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Criticising the court may also lead to interference in the course of justice, the bench added.

Is there no law left in country? Angry SC lets fly at babu, telcos in AGR case

Is there no law left in country? Angry SC lets fly at babu, telcos in AGR case

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the managing directors and directors of telcos and other firms to explain why contempt action be not taken against them for non-compliance of its order to pay adjusted gross revenue (AGR) of Rs 1.47 lakh crore to the department of telecommunications.

Noida twin towers demolished, Supertech brought down to earth

Noida twin towers demolished, Supertech brought down to earth

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

The Supertech twin towers in Noida were demolished on Sunday, a year after the Supreme Court's direction to raze the illegally built structures to the ground. The nearly 100-metre-high structures - taller than Delhi's iconic Qutub Minar (73 metres) - were brought to the ground in seconds literally like a house of cards by the 'waterfall implosion' technique, in a breathtaking spectacle of modern day engineering. They were the tallest structures to be demolished in India.

SC rejects Nirbhaya convict's curative petition

SC rejects Nirbhaya convict's curative petition

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

The mercy petitions of three convicts -- Mukesh, Vinay and Akshay -- have already been dismissed by the President.

Salman, Ranbir At Satish Kaushik Funeral

Salman, Ranbir At Satish Kaushik Funeral

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

His friends and colleagues attended the funeral to pay their last respects to the fine actor and offer support to his family.

Activist Rehana Fathima surrenders before police

Activist Rehana Fathima surrenders before police

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

The activist will be produced before the magistrate court in Kochi after completing formalities of her arrest, they said.

Plea in SC challenges constitutional validity of Contempt Act

Plea in SC challenges constitutional validity of Contempt Act

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

The joint petition, filed by senior journalist N Ram, former Union minister Arun Shourie, and lawyer Prashant Bhushan, submitted that the impugned sub-section is unconstitutional as it is incompatible with preambular values and basic features of the Constitution.

CJI-led bench to hear pleas seeking nod for Puri Rath Yatra

CJI-led bench to hear pleas seeking nod for Puri Rath Yatra

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

"It is a matter of faith for crores. If Lord Jagannath will not come out tomorrow, he cannot come out for 12 years as per traditions," said Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who mentioned the matter before a bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra.

29 Aarey protesters released from jail

29 Aarey protesters released from jail

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

A court on Sunday ordered the release of protesters on certain conditions, including production of personal surety of Rs 7,000 and assurance that they would not take part in protests.

SC expresses displeasure at non-appointment of regular CBI director

SC expresses displeasure at non-appointment of regular CBI director

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The court also told the attorney general that the new CBI director who would be appointed must "trace the movements of files" during the period when former CBI chief Alok Kumar Verma was reinstated to the post for two days.

Love Family Dramas? There's So Much To Choose From!

Love Family Dramas? There's So Much To Choose From!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists 10 popular family shows and films streaming on various platforms.

Woman who complained against CJI seeks probe report

Woman who complained against CJI seeks probe report

Rediff.com7 May 2019

'Not providing a copy to the complainant while holding her complaint to be unfounded would be a violation of the principles of natural justice and a complete travesty of justice'

SC registrars, ex-judge on Pegasus radar: Report

SC registrars, ex-judge on Pegasus radar: Report

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Counsels for AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam accused Christian Michel and fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi were also the potential targets of Israeli spyware Pegasus.