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Security beefed up at Rohini court after dramatic shootout

Security beefed up at Rohini court after dramatic shootout

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

A senior police official said adequate personnel have been deployed inside and outside the court to ensure no untoward incident takes place in the future.

Fake degree case: Ex-Delhi minister Tomar taken to college for probe

Fake degree case: Ex-Delhi minister Tomar taken to college for probe

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Former Delhi law minister Jitender Singh Tomar, who was arrested on Tuesday on charges of submitting a fake degree while filing nomination for the Delhi assembly polls held in February this year, has been taken to Faizabad in Uttar Pradesh for questioning.

Ex-Delhi law minister Tomar denied bail in fake degree case

Ex-Delhi law minister Tomar denied bail in fake degree case

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

A Delhi court on Tuesday refused to grant bail to former Delhi law minister Jitender Singh Tomar in the alleged forged degree case, saying the investigation is at a crucial stage.

The IPL's Pay Problem

The IPL's Pay Problem

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Lower-paid IPL players, domestic or foreign, should be able to try their luck in other T20 tournaments.

Cops, lawyers clash at Tis Hazari Court; 17 cars vandalised

Cops, lawyers clash at Tis Hazari Court; 17 cars vandalised

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Lawyers alleged that two of their colleagues were injured, including one in police firing, but the police denied that it had opened fire.

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.

V K Saxena's Road To Delhi LG via Gujarat

V K Saxena's Road To Delhi LG via Gujarat

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Vinai Kumar Saxena's current job as lieutenant governor of an Opposition-ruled state will raise the bar -- not just for him, but also for the Aam Aadmi Party government, which never says no to a fight with the representative of the central government in India's capital.

Delhi court directs Raj Thackeray to appear before it

Delhi court directs Raj Thackeray to appear before it

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

A Delhi court has asked Maharahstra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray to appear before it on July 26 in connection with a complaint about his alleged hate speeches against Bihar natives, rejecting his plea for exemption from personal appearance.

Justice B V Nagarathna: A Judge To Watch Out For

Justice B V Nagarathna: A Judge To Watch Out For

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

'Justice B V Nagarathna has excellent human qualities and is a stickler for the law.'

Pannun 'Plot': 'US and India have bent backward...'

Pannun 'Plot': 'US and India have bent backward...'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

'...to prevent this episode from disrupting ongoing cooperation.' 'The discovery of this plot had the potential to derail much of what has been achieved in the relationship during this administration's tenure -- I don't think that fact has been sufficiently appreciated in India.'

Over 300 govt vends to replace private liquor shops in Delhi from Thursday

Over 300 govt vends to replace private liquor shops in Delhi from Thursday

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

Nearly 250 private liquor vends, licensed under now-withdrawn Excise Policy 2021-22, are running currently in the city.

Ajay Prakash Singh: Wannabe honour killer and proud of it

Ajay Prakash Singh: Wannabe honour killer and proud of it

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

Moments after a court in Delhi awarded the death penalty to the four men convicted of the rape and murder of a 23-year-old paramedic student, a man emerged from the court and in one statement to the media, managed to deflect attention from the case that has shaken the nation, and from the issue of woman's safety, to himself.

Shoaib approaches Prabhakar's lawyer to fight case

Shoaib approaches Prabhakar's lawyer to fight case

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, who has been accused by an Indian woman of marrying and dumping her without a formal divorce, has approached a criminal lawyer who had fought a case for former Indian all-rounder Manoj Prabhakar.

Need for educating prisoners, says PM

Need for educating prisoners, says PM

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Noting that prisoners lack understanding of their rights, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday said there was a need for increasing their awareness and advocated the need for educating them.

CBI arrests its former officer in bribery case

CBI arrests its former officer in bribery case

Rediff.com18 May 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday arrested one of its former superintendents of police and a middleman for allegedly helping in dilution of charges against a coal merchant in return of some bribe amount after carrying out searches at his office in New Delhi from where over Rs 50 lakh were recovered.

SC advocates Khan and Anand suspended

SC advocates Khan and Anand suspended

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

Show-cause notices were also issued to the two advocates as to why action should not be taken against them, SCBA President P H Parekh said.

BCCI selection drama! Why joint secretary Chaudhary was barred

BCCI selection drama! Why joint secretary Chaudhary was barred

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The BCCI selection committee meeting for the one off Test against Bangladesh was delayed by four hours after joint secretary Amitabh Chaudhary was found ineligible to convene the meeting.

Threat to human rights is highest in police stations: CJI

Threat to human rights is highest in police stations: CJI

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

The CJI said that to keep police excesses in check, dissemination of information about the constitutional right to legal aid and availability of free legal aid services is necessary.

UK expects India to open up its legal sector

UK expects India to open up its legal sector

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

India can also emerge as a hub of legal talent if it opens up its legal sector

A 10-Point Wishlist For Modi's Third Term

A 10-Point Wishlist For Modi's Third Term

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

If Modi wants to leave a real legacy, breaking India's strategic triangulation would be the real gift, notes Shekhar Gupta.

BJP can reduce to 50 seats in 2024 if...: Nitish ahead of Delhi visit

BJP can reduce to 50 seats in 2024 if...: Nitish ahead of Delhi visit

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The JD-U also accused the ruling BJP of having "authoritarian" tendencies and destabilising non-BJP governments in several states, including Delhi and Jharkhand besides Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra earlier.

Lawyers-police clash: HC orders probe, transfer of cops

Lawyers-police clash: HC orders probe, transfer of cops

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

Taking suo motu cognisance of media reports on the incident, the court initiated proceedings at 1 pm, Registrar General (RG) Dinesh Kumar Sharma said.

Kerala mom gets nod to visit Yemen to save daughter from gallows

Kerala mom gets nod to visit Yemen to save daughter from gallows

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The Delhi high court on Tuesday permitted the mother of a Kerala woman, who is on death row in Yemen for killing a Yemeni national, to travel to the West Asian country to negotiate about blood money with the victim's family and save her daughter from the gallows.

Kushwaha holds JD-U meet, not official says party chief

Kushwaha holds JD-U meet, not official says party chief

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

Barring dissident MLC Rameshwar Mahto, who has an axe to grind against some ministers close to the CM, legislators and office bearers of the party chose to give the session a wide berth.

Court Verdict Reopens Question On Hindu Identity

Court Verdict Reopens Question On Hindu Identity

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

What should be made out of the Madras high court order involving non-Hindus' entry into Hindu temples, when many non-Hindus are among the hundreds of thousands that have been worshipping at these temples for generations, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Unprecedented stir by Delhi cops ends after assurances

Unprecedented stir by Delhi cops ends after assurances

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

The protests were triggered by the two attacks on their colleagues.

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.

World Cup 2023: Glory returns to ODI format as Australia ruin India's party

World Cup 2023: Glory returns to ODI format as Australia ruin India's party

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

India played the tournament's best cricket for nearly six weeks but it was the familiar sight of Australia celebrating with the trophy as fireworks exploded overhead when the 13th edition of the World Cup came to a close on Sunday.

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'When my father travelled 5,000 miles to build a new home in Ireland, I doubt he ever dreamed that his son would one day grow up to become its leader.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com profiles Dr Leo Varadkar who will step down as Ireland's taoiseach (prime minister) next week.

Should Governors Be Legally Given Time Limit To Act?

Should Governors Be Legally Given Time Limit To Act?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Given the politics behind it all, one possibility is for binding the governor to act according to the decisions of the state government and clarifying his position vis a vis bills and resolutions passed by the state assembly -- or, re-enacted if returned, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

World media calls G20 declaration a 'coup' for Modi

World media calls G20 declaration a 'coup' for Modi

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

The G20 declaration, which hit snags on the language to describe the Ukraine war, amounted to a 'coup' for host Prime Minister Narendra Modi though the final compromise statement reflected a stand far softer than those the United States and its Western allies have adopted on Russia, the world media said on Sunday.

Delhi power tussle: What the SC verdict says

Delhi power tussle: What the SC verdict says

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

It held that though the LG was not a 'titular head', he should not emerge as an 'adversary having a hostile attitude' towards the Council of Ministers but rather act as a facilitator.

How INDIA Can Counter Modi's Popularity

How INDIA Can Counter Modi's Popularity

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

What the INDIA alliance needs is neither a counter to Modi's tall personality and undiminished charisma nor a counter-narrative to his Hindutva agenda, now centred on the Ayodhya temple consecration on January 22, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

Kathua rape: SC warns Jammu lawyers for 'obstructing process of law'

Kathua rape: SC warns Jammu lawyers for 'obstructing process of law'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Delhi high court restrained the media from revealing the identity of the victim by any means.

Justices Maheshwari, Khanna to be sworn in as SC judges on Friday

Justices Maheshwari, Khanna to be sworn in as SC judges on Friday

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi will administer the oath of office to the two judges on Friday, an official circular said.

Why Not A Woman As AMU's VC?

Why Not A Woman As AMU's VC?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Professor Mustafa should take some inspiration from the prime minister and start advocating for a Pasmanda or a woman, preferably from outside UP/Hyderabad, to be appointed vice chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University this time. That should be a fitting tribute to the vision of the prime minister.

Major centres stunned as ODI WC ignites venue controversy

Major centres stunned as ODI WC ignites venue controversy

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Officials 'disappointed' as major cricket centres miss out on staging ODI World Cup games

Dec 16 defence advocate plays down controversial statement

Dec 16 defence advocate plays down controversial statement

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

An advocate in the December 16 gang rape case, who courted controversy with his gender specific remarks, on Thursday said it was a "personal statement confined to his family which has been given a general interpretation."

AMU's Governance Structure Is Democratic, Not Divine

AMU's Governance Structure Is Democratic, Not Divine

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

These self-appointed well-wishers of AMU are basically for the control or police model of university governance. They have no faith whatsoever in the democratic functioning of the universities, observes Faizan Mustafa, former dean, Faculty of Law, and Registrar, Aligarh Muslim University.