News for 'Chennai High Court'

Is it remote control time again in Tamil Nadu?

Is it remote control time again in Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

While there is likely no bar on Jayalalithaa meeting with Chief Minister O Panneerselvam and his cabinet colleagues, she may not see senior government officials or see official files.

SC-appointed IPL spot-fixing probe panel invites info on Meiyappan

SC-appointed IPL spot-fixing probe panel invites info on Meiyappan

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

The Supreme Court-appointed committee probing the IPL spot-fixing scandal has asked people having information on allegations of betting against Board of Control for Cricket in India president N Srinivasan's son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan and other accused to share it them.

Ex-AP CM Rosaiah sworn in as TN governor

Ex-AP CM Rosaiah sworn in as TN governor

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah was on Wednesday sworn-in as the governor of Tamil Nadu. Madras high court Chief Justice M Y Eqbal administered the oath of office to Rosaiah at a function in Raj Bhavan in Chennai.

Jayalalithaa verdict: AIADMK hopeful of relief, partymen hold prayers

Jayalalithaa verdict: AIADMK hopeful of relief, partymen hold prayers

Rediff.com10 May 2015

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam workers on Sunday organised poojas in temples and took out processions praying for a favourable judgement.

Vijayendra Saraswati released from prison

Vijayendra Saraswati released from prison

Rediff.com11 Feb 2005

The Madras high court on Thursday had ordered his release on bail in the Sankararaman murder case.

IPL row: Bombay HC demands fresh probe against Meiyappan, Kundra

IPL row: Bombay HC demands fresh probe against Meiyappan, Kundra

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday declared the probe panel formed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), looking into allegations of spot-fixing during the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), as illegal and unconstitutional.

Jaya's legal team need to do a rethink

Jaya's legal team need to do a rethink

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

'The current impasse might be an occasion for Jayalalithaa's legal team to mull over what could have gone wrong with their strategy -- and where they could and should proceed from here,' says N Sathiya Moorthy.

'India among top countries in illegal wildlife trade'

'India among top countries in illegal wildlife trade'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

'With just 2.4 per cent of global landmass, India houses six to eight per cent of planetary biodiversity and hence is a prime target of wildlife criminals.'

Sasikala returns to TN after 4 yrs, to engage in active politics

Sasikala returns to TN after 4 yrs, to engage in active politics

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Expelled AIADMK leader V K Sasikala on Monday returned to Tamil Nadu to a grand reception, days after completing her four-year jail term in Bengaluru in a corruption case, amid indications of a confrontation with the ruling party which she once controlled.

Lele says BCCI's spot-fixing probe was 'eyewash'

Lele says BCCI's spot-fixing probe was 'eyewash'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

Former BCCI secretary Jaywant Lele says the Bombay high court has taken a very correct decision. 'The judges appointed in the two-member committee were the people of N Srinivasan.'

Case against Karunanidhi

Case against Karunanidhi

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

Chief Metropolitan Magistrate S Rajagopalan posted the complaint to September 27 when it would be taken up for further proceedings after scrutiny.

Reliance Jio to merge telecom units

Reliance Jio to merge telecom units

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

Reliance Jio Infocomm has moved the Bombay High Court seeking approval for amalgamating its long distance services arm Infotel with itself.

A bypoll unlike any other

A bypoll unlike any other

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

There are so many questions surrounding the conduct of the revised bypoll to Chennai's RK Nagar seat that it stretches the credibility of the electoral process, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

OPS takes AIADMK leadership row to Election Commission

OPS takes AIADMK leadership row to Election Commission

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

The power struggle in Tamil Nadu's main opposition party, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, appears set to go on for a long time with sidelined leader O Panneerselvam (OPS) approaching the Election Commission and the influential Edappadi K Palaniswami camp refusing to budge.

Aus Open PIX: Agut ends Murray's run; Djokovic cruises

Aus Open PIX: Agut ends Murray's run; Djokovic cruises

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

Images from Day 6 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

Goa woman's death: Pacheco's bail plea rejected

Goa woman's death: Pacheco's bail plea rejected

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

The Bombay High Court bench on Monday rejected the anticipatory bail plea of former Goa Tourism Minister Francisco Mickey Pacheco in connection with the death of his friend Nadia Torrado.

HC's 3 questions to petitioners seeking probe into Jaya's death

HC's 3 questions to petitioners seeking probe into Jaya's death

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

The bench also wanted to know as to what extent details of treatment of people can be placed in the public domain merely because they held a public office.

SC extends parole of Rajiv case convict for medical check-up

SC extends parole of Rajiv case convict for medical check-up

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The Supreme Court Monday extended by a week the parole of A G Perarivalan, serving life sentence in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, for undergoing medical check-up.

Pregnant woman dies after cop 'kicks' bike for not stopping during helmet check

Pregnant woman dies after cop 'kicks' bike for not stopping during helmet check

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

The National Human Rights Commission sought a report from the Tamil Nadu government.

Can Religious Rows Hurt DMK In 2024?

Can Religious Rows Hurt DMK In 2024?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Party insiders concede statements of the Raja kind have the potential to hurt the DMK's electoral chances in closely-fought seats in 2024, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Parvathi's deportation: Centre asked to file reply

Parvathi's deportation: Centre asked to file reply

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

The Madras High Court directed the Centre to submit its reply by Thursday on the matter of slain LTTE Chief Prabhakaran's mother being denied medical treatment and deported back to Malaysia recently. A PIL was filed by an advocate Karuppan recently after the immigration authorities denied permission to Prabhakaran's mother Parvathi Ammal to undergo medical treatment in Chennai and sent her back to Malaysia.

Panneerselvam steps down as Tamil Nadu chief minister

Panneerselvam steps down as Tamil Nadu chief minister

Rediff.com22 May 2015

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader O Panneerselvam on Friday stepped down from his post as the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, even as party supremo J Jayalalithaa was re-elected as the legislature party leader at a meeting held in Chennai.

Jayalalithaa's legal wrangles that led to her conviction

Jayalalithaa's legal wrangles that led to her conviction

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, convicted on Saturday by a Bangalore special court in a disproportionate assets case, had fought more than a dozen cases and was acquitted in most of them.

SC transfers Jaya cases to Bangalore

SC transfers Jaya cases to Bangalore

Rediff.com18 Nov 2003

It asked the Karnataka high court to constitute a special court and appoint a public prosecutor for conducting the trial.

CBI questions Dayanidhi Maran

CBI questions Dayanidhi Maran

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Maran was called on Monday but he skipped the scheduled meeting.

SC refuses to stay TVS Flame sale

SC refuses to stay TVS Flame sale

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

TVS was represented in court by K Parasaran, Mukul Rohtagi and Dushyant Dave, among others. C A Sundaram appeared for BAL.

Decks cleared for BCCI life ban on Lalit Modi

Decks cleared for BCCI life ban on Lalit Modi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

With the Delhi high court allowing the Board of Control for Cricket in India to conduct its Special General Meeting (SGM) in Chennai on Wednesday, the decks are cleared for the Board to impose a possible life ban on former IPL chairman Lalit Modi for alleged financial irregularities while being at the helm of the cash-rich league from 2008-2010.

Chittoor firing case: HC orders fresh autopsy for victim

Chittoor firing case: HC orders fresh autopsy for victim

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

The Hyderabad high court on Thursday directed Andhra Pradesh government to conduct a fresh autopsy on the body of Sashi Kumar, one of the 20 people who were killed in police firing in red sanders forest Chittoor district on April 7.

Tax demands to Nokia may cross Rs 10,000 crore

Tax demands to Nokia may cross Rs 10,000 crore

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

The department has calculated and arrived at the figure and may raise two separate demands.

No '<i>Shaadi</i>' on BharatMatrimony for now

No 'Shaadi' on BharatMatrimony for now

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

The high court in Chennai granted the owner of bharatmatrimony.com an interim order, restraining Google India from using its ads on the former's platform to sell space to the petitioner's competitors.

Big blow for TCS, HC restrains it from sacking an analyst

Big blow for TCS, HC restrains it from sacking an analyst

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

The Madras High Court has restrained software major TCS from retrenching its analyst who has been issued termination order by the company.

Jayalalithaa's rivals divided over appealing against acquittal

Jayalalithaa's rivals divided over appealing against acquittal

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's political rivals are sharply divided over appealing against her acquittal in a disproportionate assets case that saw her return to power for a fifth time two days ago.

Subhiksha petitions HC for compromise with lenders

Subhiksha petitions HC for compromise with lenders

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

The earlier deadline given for a Corporate Debt Restructuring scheme was July 31. According a senior counsel who is close to the development, Cash and Carry has requested for a meeting with secured and unsecured creditors to work out the compromise. C&C was a firm promoted by R Subramanian, promoter and managing director of Subhiksha. Subramanian was not available for a comment and he did not respond to an e-mail sent by Business Standard.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

Reprieve for Sterlite as HC stays govt order

Reprieve for Sterlite as HC stays govt order

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Sterlite in a statement said the judge observed there was a difference between public perception and ground reality.

Will caste and NEET become poll issues again in TN?

Will caste and NEET become poll issues again in TN?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Once the Covid crisis subsides in the state, the NEET exam this year, whether conducted or cancelled, could become an electoral issue next year, along with the BC-MBC reservations issue, especially the 'creamy layer' aspect, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

As slowdown bites, malls suffer high mortality rate

As slowdown bites, malls suffer high mortality rate

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

120 new malls came up in last two years, but 30-40 of their older peers downed shutters

MCA requests for Tendulkar's 200th Test, BCCI says yet to decide

MCA requests for Tendulkar's 200th Test, BCCI says yet to decide

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has formally requested the BCCI to allot the second and final Test between India and the West Indies to the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai so that Sachin Tendulkar could play his milestone 200th Test in front of his home crowd.

Anti-CAA protesters march to Tamil Nadu Secretariat

Anti-CAA protesters march to Tamil Nadu Secretariat

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Heavy security has also been put in place at the Chepauk area ahead of the protest as protesters proposed to lay siege to the Secretariat and the District Collector's office against the Citizenship Amendment Act.