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How Will History Remember Chandrachud?

How Will History Remember Chandrachud?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

He could have blazed a trail that few Indian judges had. It was a missed opportunity of a lifetime, notes Ramesh Menon.

SC bids adieu to 'Mr Dependable' Justice A S Bopanna

SC bids adieu to 'Mr Dependable' Justice A S Bopanna

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Quoting Greek philosopher Socrates, Justice Bopanna emphasised that there are four qualities that are expected of a judge -- to hear courteously, to consider soberly, to answer wisely and to decide impartially.

Bar assn writes to CJI, wants more advocates appointed as judges

Bar assn writes to CJI, wants more advocates appointed as judges

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court Bar Association has written to Chief Justice of India NV Ramana expressing anguish at the non-consideration of names of its members for elevation as judges in various high courts.

Sebi bans Vijay Mallya from securities market for 3 years

Sebi bans Vijay Mallya from securities market for 3 years

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Sebi on Friday barred fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya from the securities markets and restrained him from associating with any listed firm for three years in the matter of routing of funds to the Indian securities market using overseas bank accounts with UBS AG. The Indian government has been attempting to extradite Mallya from the United Kingdom to face fraud charges related to his now-defunct company Kingfisher Airlines. Mallya has been living in the United Kingdom since March 2016.

CJI At The Red Fort

CJI At The Red Fort

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Cameras were focused on Chief Justice of India Justice Dr Dhananjay Yeshwant Chandrachud at the Independence Day event at the Red Fort in New Delhi on Tuesday morning.

Why SME players are a worried lot today

Why SME players are a worried lot today

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Of the total 199 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) listed this year so far, 22 had an issue size of less than Rs 10 crore, which the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) will no longer allow in the listed ecosystem after its recent consultation paper. The market regulator on Tuesday proposed an overhaul of the rules governing the initial public offerings (IPOs) of SMEs and corporate governance norms for listed SMEs, following concerns over 'systemic risk' seen in the ecosystem with instances of fund diversion and price manipulation.

'Double' Boost For Pujara's Australian Hopes

'Double' Boost For Pujara's Australian Hopes

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

K L Rahul's indifferent form could throw Cheteshwar Pujara a lifeline for the tour of Australia, where he enjoys a great record.

Bar bodies lock horns over foreign law firms

Bar bodies lock horns over foreign law firms

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

The Bar Council of India has opposed the All-India Bar Association's declaration in London that the BCI had withdrawn its opposition to the entry of foreign law firms into India.

Day after Jamaat-e-Islami bar, govt bans 2 more J-K groups for 5 yrs

Day after Jamaat-e-Islami bar, govt bans 2 more J-K groups for 5 yrs

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The Union home ministry said the Muslim Conference Jammu and Kashmir - Sumji faction, chaired by Ghulam Nabi Sumji, is known for its anti-India and pro-Pakistan propaganda and its members have been involved in supporting terrorist activities and providing logistical support to terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.

Budget Encourages Gold Rush

Budget Encourages Gold Rush

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

'Customers are coming in; if they aren't buying, they are at least visiting the stores, which was not the case before the Budget.'

26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana can be extradited to India: US attorney

26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana can be extradited to India: US attorney

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

'India has established probable cause to prosecute him for his role in terrorist attacks that resulted in 166 deaths and 239 injuries'

SC to commence physical hearing from April 4

SC to commence physical hearing from April 4

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

"Monday and Friday we will provide links (for virtual hearing) if advocates want," Ramana said.

IOC urges nations to sever IBA ties amidst heated feud

IOC urges nations to sever IBA ties amidst heated feud

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The IOC has escalated its feud with the International Boxing Association by effectively asking member countries to de-recognize national federations that remain aligned to the suspended body, a directive that the IBA lambasted as "unacceptable gaslighting".

Recipe: Divya's Kappa Mulakittathu or Tapioca Stir Fry

Recipe: Divya's Kappa Mulakittathu or Tapioca Stir Fry

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Here's a simple recipe or breakfast or as an evening snack at home.

Kia tops Fada customer index in mass-mkt space

Kia tops Fada customer index in mass-mkt space

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

South Korean carmaker Kia was on Tuesday declared the top mass-market performer in the overall customer experience index (CEI), an annual survey done by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (Fada) to assess and quantify customer experience across 97 parameters related to sales, product, and after-sales quality. Fada conducted this survey in collaboration with consulting firm Frost & Sullivan, with a sample size of 8,685 respondents.

Anil Ambani reviewing securities market ban, to take appropriate steps

Anil Ambani reviewing securities market ban, to take appropriate steps

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani is reviewing "appropriate" options after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) banned him from the stock markets and imposed a Rs 25-crore fine for alleged fund diversion from Reliance Home Finance (RHFL), a former subsidiary of Reliance Capital. In a statement, a spokesperson for Ambani said he had resigned from the boards of Reliance Infrastructure and Reliance Power pursuant to the Sebi interim order dated February 11, 2022.

'Kohli, Rohit Also Need A Pat Sometimes'

'Kohli, Rohit Also Need A Pat Sometimes'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'What is the use of talent if that player plays so many Tests and averages below 35 after a few years of being in the Indian team?'

Maamla Legal Hai Review: A Gem!

Maamla Legal Hai Review: A Gem!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Another season of these legal antics would be welcome, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

Judiciary needs to begin 'difficult conversations', says CJI

Judiciary needs to begin 'difficult conversations', says CJI

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

The CJI said there is an urgent need to emerge from the adjournment culture to a culture of professionalism.

Bar chief says kept from speaking at Justice Mishra's farewell

Bar chief says kept from speaking at Justice Mishra's farewell

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Senior advocate and SCBA president Dushyant Dave Wednesday shot off a letter to the Chief Justice of India expressing disappointment at being allegedly deprived of an opportunity to speak at the farewell ceremony of Justice Arun Mishra. Dave wrote to the Chief Justice S A Bobde expressing "strong disappointment and condemnation" and said he will never again participate in any function being organised by the Supreme Court till his term as Supreme Court Bar Association president is over in December.

Mumbai hotel owners move HC against dry day order on counting day

Mumbai hotel owners move HC against dry day order on counting day

Rediff.com21 May 2024

The plea is likely to be heard on Wednesday by a vacation bench.

Is she black or Indian?: Trump on Kamala Harris

Is she black or Indian?: Trump on Kamala Harris

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Trump's comments prompted immediate criticism.

CJI Chandrachud to meet Gujarat lawyers protesting judge's transfer to Patna HC

CJI Chandrachud to meet Gujarat lawyers protesting judge's transfer to Patna HC

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud has agreed to meet the Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association on November 21 in view of the ongoing protest by lawyers opposing the Supreme Court collegium's recommendation to transfer Justice Nikhil S Kariel to Patna high court.

SC can't be used as platform to escalate tension in Manipur: CJI

SC can't be used as platform to escalate tension in Manipur: CJI

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The SC said at most it can give directions to the authorities to make the situation better and for that it needs assistance of different groups and positive suggestions.

SC dismisses pleas to review Article 370 revocation verdict in Dec 2023

SC dismisses pleas to review Article 370 revocation verdict in Dec 2023

Rediff.com22 May 2024

A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud considered the pleas in chambers and dismissed applications for listing of the review petition in open Court.

CJI-led bench dismisses plea against Justice Chandrachud as 'misconceived'

CJI-led bench dismisses plea against Justice Chandrachud as 'misconceived'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea seeking to restrain its senior-most judge, Justice D Y Chandrachud, from taking oath as the Chief Justice of India on November 9 by terming the entire petition "misconceived".

HC permits liquor sale in Mumbai after LS poll results on June 4

HC permits liquor sale in Mumbai after LS poll results on June 4

Rediff.com24 May 2024

"Let's work it out. There has to be some parity," the high court said.

Road to redemption: Amit Panghal eyes Olympic medal in Paris

Road to redemption: Amit Panghal eyes Olympic medal in Paris

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

A former world number one, Panghal has medals in the all big-ticket events barring the Olympics

Truth is a victim in age of false news, social media, says CJI Chandrachud

Truth is a victim in age of false news, social media, says CJI Chandrachud

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Friday said truth has become a "victim" in the age of false news and with the spread of social media, something which is said as a seed germinates into virtually a whole theory that can never be tested on the anvil of rational science.

Pink slips are out at Paytm as part of 'restructuring'

Pink slips are out at Paytm as part of 'restructuring'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Fintech firm One97 Communications, owner of Paytm brand, is laying off an undisclosed number of employees and claimed that it is providing outplacement support for their smooth transition, according to a company statement. Paytm's sales employee headcount in March 2024 quarter dropped by about 3,500 to 36,521 personnel on a quarter-on-quarter basis, mainly due the impact of the Reserve Bank of India's ban on services of Paytm Payments Bank.

'People are afraid to do business in India'

'People are afraid to do business in India'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2003

Valli Chettiar, charter member of The Indus Entrepreneur, Vancouver feels the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was a wasted effort.

'Why Manipur being allowed to go Afghanistan way'

'Why Manipur being allowed to go Afghanistan way'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

'Prime Minister Narendra Modi should have called his MLAs and ministers and said 'this should not happen in India. Manipur is not a part of any banana republic, I will not allow this to happen, talk it out, what is the problem'

CBIC steps up vigil over imports of unbranded gold jewellery

CBIC steps up vigil over imports of unbranded gold jewellery

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has stepped up its watch on the import of unbranded gold jewellery amid a spurt in seizures on international borders and from importers. During FY24, the CBIC and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) jointly seized about 5 tonnes of gold, 30 per cent more than what they did in FY23. In FY23, 3.5 tonnes of gold was confiscated.

Justice Muralidhar hearing Delhi violence case transferred to Punjab high court

Justice Muralidhar hearing Delhi violence case transferred to Punjab high court

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Delhi high court judge Justice S Muralidhar was on Wednesday transferred to the Punjab and Haryana high court. A government notification about the transfer was issued on Wednesday which said that after consultation with Chief Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde, President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday transferred Justice S Muralidhar, judge of the Delhi high court, as judge of Punjab and Haryana high court. The notification further said the President has directed Muralidhar to assume charge of his office in Punjab and Haryana high court.

Centre lifts ban on govt officials doing RSS work

Centre lifts ban on govt officials doing RSS work

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Te Congress slammed the Centre's order, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to politicise employees on an ideological basis.

Eight state units barred from attending BCCI AGM

Eight state units barred from attending BCCI AGM

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Maharashtra, Railways, Services and Association of Indian Universities (AIU) will not have any voting rights in case there is an election during the BCCI AGM on October 23.

SC bars foreign law cos, advocates from practising in India

SC bars foreign law cos, advocates from practising in India

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

The apex court, however, said foreign lawyers could not be barred from coming to India and conduct international commercial arbitration proceedings.

Will Udhayanidhi's Elevation Backfire On Stalin?

Will Udhayanidhi's Elevation Backfire On Stalin?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Udhayanidhi's 'untimely' elevation as deputy CM may be used against the party, for critics to argue that the DMK's 'first family's is not concerned about anything else but their clan's welfare. If packaged and delivered properly, some of the sting may stick at election time, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ranji: Sindhu's 11-wkt haul powers Haryana to victory

Ranji: Sindhu's 11-wkt haul powers Haryana to victory

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Punjab, starting the penultimate day on 73/3 and needing 144 more runs, crumbled under pressure from Sindhu's relentless spin and Jayant Yadav's precise off-spin (3/35 in 10.4 overs), collapsing well before lunch and handing Haryana their second outright win in four matches.

Paytm, Adani Group deny stake sale talks

Paytm, Adani Group deny stake sale talks

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Paytm operator One97 Communications Ltd on Wednesday said it is not in talks to sell a stake to the Adani Group. Adani group has also termed such reports as "false and untrue." Commenting on a report that billionaire Gautam Adani was in talks with Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma for a possible stake buy, One97 Communications said, the "news item is speculative and the company is not engaged in any discussions in this regard."