News for 'Chief Justice of India'

Vijay resumes campaign, accuses DMK of Rs 4,730 cr sand loot

Vijay resumes campaign, accuses DMK of Rs 4,730 cr sand loot

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Actor-politician Vijay, founder of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, is set to resume his political campaign on Sunday in Kanchipuram district. He will address people at an indoor facility, with arrangements made for a smooth event. Approximately 1,500 people with QR-coded passes will be allowed entry, and security measures are in place.

'Rahul Can't Play Victim All The Time'

'Rahul Can't Play Victim All The Time'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'Rahul Gandhi's problem is that he doesn't think big.' 'He looks more like an activist, while politics is like a game of chess. You attack and then defend and have a game-plan.'

Collegium recommends elevation of 3 HC judges to SC

Collegium recommends elevation of 3 HC judges to SC

Rediff.com26 May 2025

The Supreme Court collegium has recommended the appointment of Karnataka High Court Chief Justice N V Anjaria, Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi, and Bombay High Court judge Justice A S Chandurkar as judges of the Supreme Court. The five-member collegium, headed by Chief Justice B R Gavai, decided to recommend the names to fill three existing vacancies in the top court. The appointments follow the superannuation of former Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, and Justices Abhay S Oka and Hrishikesh Roy. The Supreme Court, which has a sanctioned strength of 34 judges, is currently working with 31 judges.

New jetty at Mumbai's Gateway of India gets SC nod

New jetty at Mumbai's Gateway of India gets SC nod

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a plea against the construction of a new passenger jetty and terminal at the Gateway of India in Mumbai, upholding a Bombay High Court verdict that allowed the project to proceed. The project aims to improve passenger travel between South Mumbai and other locations.

SC to regain full strength with appointment of 3 judges

SC to regain full strength with appointment of 3 judges

Rediff.com30 May 2025

Three judges, including two high court chief justices, were appointed to the Supreme Court on Thursday.

Justice Khanna to take oath as CJI on Monday, Justice Chandrachud retires

Justice Khanna to take oath as CJI on Monday, Justice Chandrachud retires

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who has been part of several landmark Supreme Court judgements such as scrapping the electoral bonds scheme and upholding abrogation of Article 370, will be sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday.

Who is Justice Yashwant Varma, at centre of cash discovery row?

Who is Justice Yashwant Varma, at centre of cash discovery row?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

The 56-year-old judge, enrolled as an advocate in 1992, was appointed as an additional judge of the Allahabad high court on October 13, 2014 and took oath as a permanent judge of that court on February 1, 2016.

Justice Gavai to be next CJI, have 6-month tenure

Justice Gavai to be next CJI, have 6-month tenure

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has recommended Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai as the next CJI. Justice Gavai, the second most senior Supreme Court judge, will become the 52nd CJI on May 14, 2024, after CJI Khanna's retirement on May 13. Justice Gavai has served on several important Constitution benches and has been a part of landmark verdicts, including the one upholding the Centre's decision to abrogate provisions of Article 370.

New three-judge SC bench to hear stray dog case on Aug 14

New three-judge SC bench to hear stray dog case on Aug 14

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court will hear a suo motu case regarding the relocation of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR following widespread protests against an earlier order. A new three-judge bench will review the matter, focusing on the implementation of animal birth control rules and the creation of adequate shelters.

BCCI's final warning to PCB boss Naqvi over Asia Cup trophy

BCCI's final warning to PCB boss Naqvi over Asia Cup trophy

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has issued a final warning to Pakistan Cricket Board chairman and Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi to hand over the Asia Cup trophy by Monday.

Judges not bound to disclose wealth: Chief Justice

Judges not bound to disclose wealth: Chief Justice

Rediff.com17 Jan 2009

With Supreme Court moving an appeal in the Delhi high court against the CIC order on making assets of its judges public, the Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan has made it clear that the judges 'are not bound to disclose' their wealth. "There is no statute or law which insists that the judges or the superior courts should submit declaration of their assets. Even then, our judges are submitting the declaration of assets to the Chief Justice," the CJI said.

Shining example of...: Modi on Nepal's Interim PM

Shining example of...: Modi on Nepal's Interim PM

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Addressing a rally in Manipur capital Imphal, Modi said India and Nepal have been close friends bound by shared history, faith and cultural ties, and New Delhi stood firmly with the people of the neighbouring country during its transitional phase.

Ambedkar envisioned a living Constitution, not a static one: CJI Gavai

Ambedkar envisioned a living Constitution, not a static one: CJI Gavai

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai spoke about Dr. B R Ambedkar's views on the supremacy of the Constitution and the need for an independent judiciary.

Lawyer seeks ban on Arundhati Roy's book for showing her with cigarette

Lawyer seeks ban on Arundhati Roy's book for showing her with cigarette

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

The Kerala High Court was informed that Arundhati Roy's book 'Mother Mary Come to Me' has a disclaimer against smoking on the back of its cover, in response to a plea seeking to prohibit the book's sale due to the author being shown smoking on the cover.

Delhi police question staff at Justice Varma's home in cash probe

Delhi police question staff at Justice Varma's home in cash probe

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

A team led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) on Wednesday visited the residence of Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma and questioned the staff and security personnel as part of an investigation into the alleged discovery of a cash pile at his residence. The visit was part of an in-house inquiry by a three-judge panel constituted by the Chief Justice of India for a "deeper probe" into the discovery of "four to five semi-burnt sacks of Indian currency notes" in Varma's Lutyens home following a fire incident on March 14. The police team, comprising six members, including DCP (New Delhi) Devesh Mahla, an ACP and other officials, reached Justice Varma's residence at 30, Tughlaq Road bungalow at around 1.50 pm and left about two hours later. The team also reviewed CCTV footage from cameras installed at the judge's residence and may question police and fire personnel who responded to the emergency call in the coming days.

'Pathetic': SC raps Haryana govt for cutting trees for BJP office road

'Pathetic': SC raps Haryana govt for cutting trees for BJP office road

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court criticized the Haryana government for uprooting 40 trees to build a road to a BJP office in Karnal, demanding a remedial plan and warning of consequences.

Will Nitish Kumar Spring A Surprise On Friday?

Will Nitish Kumar Spring A Surprise On Friday?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

While it is evident that the INDIA bloc has not shut its doors on Nitish Kumar, those within the NDA are hopeful that the JD-U's support base would benefit them as well

Sporadic violence in Bangladesh ahead of Hasina verdict

Sporadic violence in Bangladesh ahead of Hasina verdict

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Sporadic violence erupts across Bangladesh as the nation awaits a special tribunal verdict against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a case of alleged crimes against humanity. Security is heightened, and authorities are on high alert.

Assam CIC quits over brother's link to Zubeen Garg's Death

Assam CIC quits over brother's link to Zubeen Garg's Death

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Assam Chief Information Commissioner Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta resigned after an RTI request sought data on government funds given to his brother, who is linked to the death of singer Zubeen Garg. Mahanta cited his conscience and the need to avoid suspicion as reasons for his resignation.

Bihar on edge: RJD warns of 'Nepal-like situation' if.....

Bihar on edge: RJD warns of 'Nepal-like situation' if.....

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Bihar is preparing for the counting of votes in the recent assembly elections, with political leaders reviewing preparations and expressing confidence in their respective alliances' prospects. Security measures are in place to ensure a smooth and transparent counting process.

CJ Dattu justifies holding chief justices' conference on Good Friday

CJ Dattu justifies holding chief justices' conference on Good Friday

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

The Chief Justice of India H L Dattu on Monday defended holding the annual chief justices' conference on Good Friday.

Sex toy, porn material seized from Delhi baba's room

Sex toy, porn material seized from Delhi baba's room

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The Delhi Police on Wednesday took self-styled godman Chaitanyanand Saraswati, accused of sexually harassing 17 students of a private institute in New Delhi, to the campus for the second time and seized 'pornographic' material, a senior officer of the force, who is privy to the investigation, said.

HC orders Cong to take down AI video of Modi and his mother

HC orders Cong to take down AI video of Modi and his mother

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

The Patna High Court has directed the Congress party to remove an AI-generated video from its social media platforms that depicted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother. The court's order came in response to a petition alleging the video was defamatory and violated election laws.

Delhi godman spied on students, secretly clicked photos

Delhi godman spied on students, secretly clicked photos

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The seizure of the self-styled godman's phone revealed a disturbing pattern of predatory behaviour.

Student alleges caste bias by Pune Univ cost him UK job

Student alleges caste bias by Pune Univ cost him UK job

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

A Pune college refutes allegations of caste bias by a former student who claimed the college withheld job verification, leading to job loss. The college clarifies it sent the document and the student did not lose his job.

UN: Verdict against Sheikh Hasina 'important', but...

UN: Verdict against Sheikh Hasina 'important', but...

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

The United Nations has said that the verdict against Bangladesh's ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity is an 'important moment' for the victims, but expressed regret over the imposition of the death penalty.

Dedicated life to...: Modi's high praise for RSS chief

Dedicated life to...: Modi's high praise for RSS chief

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Praising Mohan Bhagwat for his intellectual depth and empathetic leadership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that his tenure as the head of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh since 2009 will be considered the most transformative period in its 100-year journey.

Opposition nominee Reddy loses VP race, keeps ideological stand intact

Opposition nominee Reddy loses VP race, keeps ideological stand intact

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

A profile of B Sudershan Reddy, former Supreme Court judge and Opposition's vice presidential candidate, highlighting his career, judgments, and contributions to constitutional law.

'We Forced NDA To Talk About Jobs'

'We Forced NDA To Talk About Jobs'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'When the BJP wanted the election to focus on 'ghuspathiya' and promises that look like pies in the sky, we forced them to talk about jobs, giving free 125 units of power, and addressing women's indebtedness.'

HC upholds probe into Munambam land, slams waqf board's tactic

HC upholds probe into Munambam land, slams waqf board's tactic

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

The Kerala High Court has criticized the Kerala Waqf Board's claim on land in Munambam as a 'land grabbing tactic' and upheld the government's decision to appoint an inquiry commission to investigate the ownership of the disputed area.

Justice V N Khare sworn-in as new Chief Justice of

Justice V N Khare sworn-in as new Chief Justice of

Rediff.com19 Dec 2002

Justice Khare succeeds Justice G B Pattanaik, who retired on Thursday after a short tenure of one and half months as CJI.

After Bihar, Is It Target Stalin For BJP?

After Bihar, Is It Target Stalin For BJP?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

After big win in Bihar, the BJP is likely to push harder in Tamil Nadu, where the DMK government and the uneasy BJP-AIADMK alliance are preparing for a tense election filled with seat-sharing fights, changing alliances, and the unpredictable entry of Vijay's TVK party, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

B'desh court indicts country's 1st Hindu Chief Justice in graft case

B'desh court indicts country's 1st Hindu Chief Justice in graft case

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The indictment comes seven months after another Dhaka court issued an arrest warrant against the 69-year-old ex-chief justice who lives in the United States

'We Will Remove Modi From Delhi, BJP From Bihar'

'We Will Remove Modi From Delhi, BJP From Bihar'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'Without our support Nitish Kumar wouldn't have become chief minister.' 'After the government was formed we became ministers, but our agenda remained the same: Amit Shah had promised reservation for Nishads.' 'He wouldn't listen, so we went to UP and contested 52 seats in the 2022 elections. He didn't like the idea of rebellion.' 'He saw that this man, coming from Bombay, is very sharp. He's made four MLAs now, tomorrow he'll make 40. A time will come when they will make it 125.' 'They bought our MLAs and ousted us from the government.'

SC orders removal of stray animals from highways, expressways

SC orders removal of stray animals from highways, expressways

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has directed the removal of all cattle and other stray animals from highways and expressways, citing safety concerns and frequent accidents.

SC suggests Jharkhand HC judges take leave to clear pending verdicts

SC suggests Jharkhand HC judges take leave to clear pending verdicts

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court has suggested that judges of the Jharkhand High Court take leave to write pending judgments, noting a significant backlog of cases where verdicts have not been pronounced.

New Chief Justice of India has his task cut out

New Chief Justice of India has his task cut out

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

With a term ending in January 2017, he has to move fast to tackle the tough tasks cut out for him, says M J Antony.

'Ask a Pakistani...': Army chief mocks Asim Munir's promotion

'Ask a Pakistani...': Army chief mocks Asim Munir's promotion

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi asserted that Operation Sindoor was unlike any conventional mission and that it was akin to playing a game of chess as 'we did not know' what would be the enemy's next move.

VP election: Opposition MPs to practise with 'mock poll' on Monday

VP election: Opposition MPs to practise with 'mock poll' on Monday

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

They said a 'mock poll' would be conducted in the Central Hall of the Samvidhan Sadan at around 2:30 PM on Monday after the briefing on the procedure to vote in the vice presidential polls.

No SIT probe into anti-naxal ops, can't undermine federal structure: HC

No SIT probe into anti-naxal ops, can't undermine federal structure: HC

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that anti-Naxal operations, as part of regular counter-insurgency measures, should not be investigated by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) unless exceptional circumstances justify such intervention. The ruling came as the court dismissed a petition seeking an SIT probe into the killing of a Maoist leader in Narayanpur district.