News for 'Bar Association of India'

Jolt to Congress as senior Haryana leader, daughter quit party, to join BJP

Jolt to Congress as senior Haryana leader, daughter quit party, to join BJP

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Their joining is likely to come as a big boost to the BJP in Haryana with a few months remaining for the polls.

EC asked X to remove post on electoral bonds: Cong

EC asked X to remove post on electoral bonds: Cong

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

The Congress on Wednesday questioned the Election Commission's move to get a post on electoral bonds scheme deleted from social media platform X and said that the issue raised in the post makes the government 'extremely uncomfortable'.

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.

That ain't Pant! That's CJI Bobde!

That ain't Pant! That's CJI Bobde!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Besides scoring 13 runs, CJI Bobde also bowled two overs, giving away 17 runs

Bar-owners look for way out of SC ban

Bar-owners look for way out of SC ban

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

'This is almost like demonetisation and is overwhelming,' says a bar-owner.

India to see 'significantly' higher number of heatwaves from Apr-Jun

India to see 'significantly' higher number of heatwaves from Apr-Jun

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Above-normal heatwave days are predicted in most parts of central, east and northwest India during this period.

SC to fix hearing date, new 5-judge bench to hear pleas on Article 370

SC to fix hearing date, new 5-judge bench to hear pleas on Article 370

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday said it would consider a plea for early listing of petitions challenging the Centre's decision to abrogate provisions of Article 370 which had given special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

CJI Gogoi sits in bench for last time

CJI Gogoi sits in bench for last time

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Justice Gogoi sat in the bench with chief justice-designate S A Bobde for just four minutes, during which Supreme Court Bar Association president Rakesh Khanna expressed gratitude on behalf of the Bar to the chief justice

2 arrested in Jharkhand judge hit-and-run case

2 arrested in Jharkhand judge hit-and-run case

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

According to sources in the Dhanbad court, Anand, known to be strict judge, had recently declined bail pleas of some gangsters, and the incident could be a fallout of this decision.

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

With the athletes bidding goodbye to Paris after another bone-tingling edition of the Olympics, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com, shares some interesting nuggets that made the Paris Olympics an event to remember!

Should Judges Still Be Called 'Lords'?

Should Judges Still Be Called 'Lords'?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

'Lawyers don't know if a particular judge would like being addressed as 'Sir', and thus the colonial terms are 'safe' to use.'

I am a proud Sanghi: JNU VC

I am a proud Sanghi: JNU VC

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

'I think I have a better DNA than the Left'

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

When India Hosted The First Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Seventy two years ago, a newly independent India ventured to hold the the first Asian Games in Delhi with meager resources.

CJI rejects reports on rift among judges over listing system

CJI rejects reports on rift among judges over listing system

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit Thursday said media reports claiming that a Supreme Court bench has criticised the new system of listing of cases are 'not correct' and all judges of the apex court are on the same page.

Rana-Kamboj take Haryana into Hazare final

Rana-Kamboj take Haryana into Hazare final

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Haryana will meet the winners of the second semi-final between Rajasthan and Karnataka to be played in Rajkot on Thursday.

Was trolled for changing seating position, says CJI

Was trolled for changing seating position, says CJI

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Chandrachud said there were several comments on the social media which alleged that the CJI is "so arrogant" that he got up in the midst an important argument in court.

'India and Canada's judicial systems have a common parentage'

'India and Canada's judicial systems have a common parentage'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Chanakya Sethi, a student at the Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Toronto, visited India in April this year to work with Indian Supreme Court's Justice Dalveer Bhandari. His take on the Indian judicial system.

Mystery thickens in Zee fund diversion case amid reports of accounting hole

Mystery thickens in Zee fund diversion case amid reports of accounting hole

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The mystery surrounding the alleged fund diversion from Zee Entertainment Enterprises (Zee) by founders Subhash Chandra and Punit Goenka has thickened with speculations of an amount multiple times higher than that cited by the ex-parte interim order passed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) dated June 12, 2023. While Zee shares witnessed a fresh selloff on Wednesday, news reports of accounting fraud left investors guessing about the hole in the media broadcaster's books. An order by the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) in October 2023 had clearly hinted that Sebi's investigation had found a deeper rout.

No institution in a constitutional democracy, including collegium, is perfect: CJI

No institution in a constitutional democracy, including collegium, is perfect: CJI

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

No institution in a constitutional democracy, including the collegium, is perfect and the solution is to work within the existing system, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud said on Friday.

Men barred as India-Pak eves play cricket

Men barred as India-Pak eves play cricket

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

The first women's cricket series between Pakistan and India will begin in Lahore on Wednesday.

Tipplers say cheers as bars reopen in Kerala

Tipplers say cheers as bars reopen in Kerala

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

As the bars opened their doors at 11 am on Sunday, heavy rush was seen in various outlets

Advocates protest SC collegium's transfer of Gujarat HC judge to Patna

Advocates protest SC collegium's transfer of Gujarat HC judge to Patna

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Members of the Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association on Thursday passed a resolution strongly opposing the recommendation of the Supreme Court collegium to transfer Justice Nikhil Kariel to the Patna high court, and also abstained from work for the second half of the day as a mark of protest.

Ashwin's secret to success? Obsession with getting better

Ashwin's secret to success? Obsession with getting better

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Ashwin is the second highest wicket-taker in Tests for India behind Kumble (619), and the former India leg-spinner wasn't one bit surprised.

26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana challenges against extradition to India

26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana challenges against extradition to India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Filing the Writ of habeas corpus through his attorney, Rana, 62, challenged his extradition by the Government of India. Rana's extradition would violate the United States-India extradition treaty in two respects, his attorney argued.

NRAI bars three officials from elections

NRAI bars three officials from elections

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

The National Rifle Association of India barred its three officials, who occupy key positions in the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), from taking part in its elections on April 6, a few days after giving affiliation to Meghalaya and Mizoram.

Auto retail sales soar to record high in festive season: FADA

Auto retail sales soar to record high in festive season: FADA

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Driven by robust demand, automobile retail sales in India rose to a record high this festive season with all segments, barring tractors, reporting year-on-year growth, dealers' body FADA said on Tuesday. Overall automobile sales rose 19 per cent to 37,93,584 units in the 42-day festive period this year as compared with 31,95,213 units last year. During the period, which starts from the first day of Navratri and ends 15 days after Dhanteras, passenger vehicle retail sales rose to 5,47,246 units, up 10 per cent from 4,96,047 units in the same period last year.

Jolt to Khattar as HC quashes law on 75% quota in private jobs for locals

Jolt to Khattar as HC quashes law on 75% quota in private jobs for locals

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Justices G S Sandhawalia and Harpreet Kaur Jeewan also held the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020 "ultravires" and said it will become "ineffective from the date it came into force".

'You can't compare Modi and Dr Singh'

'You can't compare Modi and Dr Singh'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'The sense of Constitutional propriety and political morality seems to be vanishing fast.' 'There are many things in today's politics of governance which Manmohan Singh would have never dreamt of saying or doing.'

Paytm shock: Fintech cos wary as frequent regulatory actions hurt sentiment

Paytm shock: Fintech cos wary as frequent regulatory actions hurt sentiment

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Following the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) action against Paytm Payments Bank, participants in the fintech ecosystem have turned their attention to giving priority to compliance with regulatory norms. Fintech industry players say the episode will ensure adherence to such measures. Executives Business Standard spoke to said companies should have clarity on their requirements.

Lawyers oppose renovations in SC complex

Lawyers oppose renovations in SC complex

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

The Supreme Court directed the Central Public Works Department to ensure that no further renovation be carried out on the apex court, in view of the Supreme Court Bar Association is going ahead with the renovation, clearly violating the directive of the Chief Justice of India.

Udupi temple bars non-Hindu traders during festival

Udupi temple bars non-Hindu traders during festival

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

The Maari Gudi temple management at Kapu town in Udupi district of coastal Karnataka has decided not to allow 'people from other faith' to do business on its land during the annual temple festival on the request of certain pro-Hindu organisations.

NRAI bars Chautala's cronies from IOA polls

NRAI bars Chautala's cronies from IOA polls

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

The National Rifle Association of India has barred all state association officials, who sided with Abhay Singh Chautala's faction in the last IOA elections, from voting in its April 6 polls on the directive of ISSF and the International Olympic Committee.

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.

India's young players must focus on singles, says Paes-Bhupathi

India's young players must focus on singles, says Paes-Bhupathi

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi are not in favour of more Indians choosing doubles over singles.

No case is 'small enough, or big enough' for court: CJI

No case is 'small enough, or big enough' for court: CJI

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

The CJI emphasized through the lives of the members of the bar, who fearlessly espouse those causes, "the flame of liberty burns bright even today".

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.

India's dwindling circle of friends

India's dwindling circle of friends

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'India is now surrounded on its north, west and east by unfriendly neighbours -- Pakistan, China, Nepal and Bangladesh -- some of whom are openly inimical,' notes Amulya Ganguli.

Hooch Tragedy: Will TN Go Dry?

Hooch Tragedy: Will TN Go Dry?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Ironically, rival Tamil Nadu governments expend the most on social welfare schemes, especially targeting women and youth and children, but that money comes only by selling more liquor. There is always the specious plea, which has been peddled very many times in the past, that without licensed liquor, drinkers would go after hooch and there could be more hooch tragedies and hooch deaths. No one is convinced, but no one can dispute it either, comments N Sathiya Moorthy.

Kejriwal walks out of Tihar on 21-day bail, but can't go to office

Kejriwal walks out of Tihar on 21-day bail, but can't go to office

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Embattled Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal walked out of the Tihar Jail on Friday evening, hours after the Supreme Court granted him interim bail in a money laundering case to enable him to campaign in the Lok Sabha elections, in a huge relief to his party struggling to gain momentum in the absence of its foremost leader.