News for 'Court of Inquiry'

No separate inquiry on Azad's encounter: Centre

No separate inquiry on Azad's encounter: Centre

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

The Centre will not conduct a 'separate inquiry' into the death of Maoist leader Azad in an encounter with security forces in Andhra Pradesh, Union Home Secretary G K Pillai has said.

CWG: AFI constitutes inquiry committee to probe athletes' ouster

CWG: AFI constitutes inquiry committee to probe athletes' ouster

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The names of AFI's Chief Mefical Officer Arun Mendiratta and national chief coach Bahadur Singh, who has not gone to Gold Coast, are being considered for the panel.

Supreme Court issues direction to Azharuddin-led HCA

Supreme Court issues direction to Azharuddin-led HCA

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed former India skipper Mohammed Azharuddin, who is the president of the Hyderabad Cricket Association, and its secretary to 'jointly' sign cheques to ensure that the day-to-day functioning of HCA is not hampered for the time being.

Raj Bhavan probe clears Bengal guv of molestation charges

Raj Bhavan probe clears Bengal guv of molestation charges

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

The report, made public on Saturday, claimed the complaints were "ill-motivated."

Striking Bengal docs await govt response to email

Striking Bengal docs await govt response to email

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

The e-mail, detailing the points which were discussed and agreed upon between the two sides and also those which weren't, was sent as per the state's requirement based on which the government is expected to issue directives, the doctors said.

Bengal Governor asks staff to ignore police summons

Bengal Governor asks staff to ignore police summons

Rediff.com5 May 2024

The direction comes after Kolkata Police constituted an inquiry team to probe into the woman's allegation against the governor.

Dantewada Maoist attack: Inquiry submits report

Dantewada Maoist attack: Inquiry submits report

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

A court of inquiry (CoI), set up by the Central Reserve Police Force to probe "specific acts of omission and commission" by an inspecter general and three other officers in connection with the April six Dantewada naxal attack, submitted its report on Wednesday to the force headquarters in New Delhi.

Ishrat case: Court dismisses plea against Amit Shah

Ishrat case: Court dismisses plea against Amit Shah

Rediff.com15 May 2014

In a relief for Narendra Modi's close aide Amit Shah in the alleged fake encounter case of Ishrat Jahan and three others, a Central Bureau of Investigation court in Ahmedabad on Thursday dismissed a plea seeking arraignment of the former Gujarat home minister and ex-police commissioner of Ahmedabad K R Kaushik as accused in the case.

UP govt orders judicial inquiry into Allahabad stampede

UP govt orders judicial inquiry into Allahabad stampede

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered a judicial inquiry into the stampede at Allahabad Railway Station that left 37 people dead.

Fresh summons to Kejriwal, AAP MP in defamation case

Fresh summons to Kejriwal, AAP MP in defamation case

Rediff.com23 May 2023

The court of Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate SJ Panchal summoned Kejriwal and Singh after the court was informed that the summons issued earlier directing the duo to appear on May 23 does not appear to have been received by them as none of them was present in the court.

Woman withdraws from inquiry probing CJI case

Woman withdraws from inquiry probing CJI case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The former Supreme Court employee dubbed on Tuesday as "very frightening" the atmosphere of the in-house inquiry committee and "walked out" raising various objections including denial of her lawyer's presence.

Nothing objectionable said in dharma sansad, Delhi police tells court

Nothing objectionable said in dharma sansad, Delhi police tells court

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

No specific words against any community were uttered during an event held in New Delhi in December last year, the Delhi police has told the Supreme Court which is hearing a plea seeking direction to ensure investigation and action against those who allegedly made hate speeches during two events held in Haridwar and Delhi.

Spot probe points to human rights 'violation' in Sandeshkhali, says NHRC

Spot probe points to human rights 'violation' in Sandeshkhali, says NHRC

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

The National Human Rights Commission, in its report, also observed that the "pervasive fear of reprisal, coupled with the power dynamics at play, acted as a formidable barrier", preventing individuals from voicing their grievances.

Mumbai court summons Salman Khan in 2019 scuffle case

Mumbai court summons Salman Khan in 2019 scuffle case

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

A Mumbai court has issued a process (summons) to actor Salman Khan and his bodyguard Nawaz Shaikh on a complaint filed by a journalist in connection with a dispute in 2019.

When A PM Miraculously Escaped Air Crash

When A PM Miraculously Escaped Air Crash

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Wing Commander Raveendran and flight steward Sargeant Iyer, though shaken and injured, managed to open the rear door of the aircraft and shouted for Prime Minister Morarji Desai and the passengers in the forward cabin to exit in haste since they suspected that fire would engulf the aircraft.

Badlapur assault accused's death: Cops acted in self defence, says CM; Oppn seeks probe

Badlapur assault accused's death: Cops acted in self defence, says CM; Oppn seeks probe

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

There is no action against the "BJP-linked" school management but an arrested accused is shot dead in suspicious circumstances, he said, adding "we have no trust in Badlapur police".

Delhi court gives bail to Lalu, Rabri, Misa in land-for-job case

Delhi court gives bail to Lalu, Rabri, Misa in land-for-job case

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

A Delhi court on Wednesday gave bail to Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife and former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi and their daughter Misa Bharti in connection with a case related to the alleged land-for-job scam.

CBI arrests RG Kar ex-principal, 3 others over fin irregularities

CBI arrests RG Kar ex-principal, 3 others over fin irregularities

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Officials said the three others who have been arrested are Ghosh's security guard Afsar Ali (44), and hospital vendors Biplav Singha (52) and Suman Hazara (46) who used to supply material to the hospital.

Jawans assault cops in Pune; Army orders inquiry

Jawans assault cops in Pune; Army orders inquiry

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Army has ordered a Court of Inquiry to probe an incident in Pune where the local police alleged its constables were assaulted by a group of soldiers after caught driving into a no-entry area.

Inquiry into Raj Thackeray's remarks on migrants

Inquiry into Raj Thackeray's remarks on migrants

Rediff.com16 Jul 2011

A local court in Muzaffarpur ordered an inquiry into the reported comments of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray blaming north Indian migrants for spurt in crime rate in Mumbai.

CID quizzes Yediyurappa for 3 hours in POCSO case

CID quizzes Yediyurappa for 3 hours in POCSO case

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

According to police, Yediyurappa has been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, and Section 354 A (Sexual harassment) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) based on a complaint by the mother of a 17-year-old girl who alleged that he molested her daughter during a meeting on February 2 this year, at his residence in Dollars Colony in Bengaluru.

'Judgment Is A Constitutional Earthquake'

'Judgment Is A Constitutional Earthquake'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

'It has changed the political character of India by ejecting socialism as an ideology from the Constitution of India.'

ED, CBI ramp up probe against Bitcoin Ponzi scam suspect

ED, CBI ramp up probe against Bitcoin Ponzi scam suspect

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) have intensified their investigations against Gaurav Mehta, a suspect in a Bitcoin Ponzi scam, following allegations that politicians may have been involved in using cryptocurrency to influence Maharashtra assembly polls. The ED searched Mehta's residence in Raipur and seized computers and digital devices. The CBI summoned him to appear before investigators. The ED is probing Mehta's potential links to politicians, politically exposed persons, and bureaucrats as part of its money laundering probe. The allegations came after BJP released purported voice notes suggesting that Congress and NCP leaders were attempting to use cryptocurrency for election campaigning. Both parties denied the claims, calling the voice notes fake.

Cal HC orders CBI probe into Sandeshkhali horrors

Cal HC orders CBI probe into Sandeshkhali horrors

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

The court directed the CBI to investigate allegations of crimes against women and forcible land grabbing in Sandeshkhali and submit a comprehensive report to it on the next date of hearing.

Court grants bail to Iqbal Mirchi's aide, pulls up ED over trial delay

Court grants bail to Iqbal Mirchi's aide, pulls up ED over trial delay

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The Enforcement Directorate, probing the case, has claimed Yusuf had assisted Mirchi in buying properties in India using money earned through illegal activities.

Shraddha murder: Aaftab revealed he strangled her, Walkar's father tells court

Shraddha murder: Aaftab revealed he strangled her, Walkar's father tells court

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The father also testified about Poonawala's statement that after strangulation of the victim, he bought a saw, chopped off her wrists and put those in a trash bag.

Rizwanur's family moves HC against state inquiry

Rizwanur's family moves HC against state inquiry

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

Rizwanur Rehman's family on Thursday moved the Calcutta High Court, challenging the West Bengal government-appointed inquiry commission headed by a retired judge to look into the youth's mysterious death. With the high court already ordering a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation, there is no point in continuing with the Justice (retired) Aloke Chakraborty Commission of Inquiry, the petitioners -- Rehman's mother Keshwar Jahan and his elder brother Rukbanur -- said

CBI names RG Kar ex-principal Sandip Ghosh in corruption FIR

CBI names RG Kar ex-principal Sandip Ghosh in corruption FIR

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The agency has slapped Section 120B of IPC (criminal conspiracy) read with Section 420 IPC (cheating and dishonesty) and Section 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (amended in 2018) which covers unlawful acceptance of gratification by a public servant.

Army orders inquiry into security breach at Srinagar airport

Army orders inquiry into security breach at Srinagar airport

Rediff.com15 May 2013

The army has ordered a court of inquiry into the alleged breach of security at Srinagar airport last week in which two civilians drove unchecked to an area closed to unauthorised persons.

Crisis deepens as Bengal docs defy SC order, reject Mamata's talk offer

Crisis deepens as Bengal docs defy SC order, reject Mamata's talk offer

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The top court on Monday directed the protesting resident doctors to resume work by 5 pm on Tuesday, observing that if "there is continued abstention from work, there may be a likelihood of adverse action".

Subjecting child to corporal punishment not part of education: HC

Subjecting child to corporal punishment not part of education: HC

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Being small does not make a child a less human being than a grown up, the court observed.

'Never Imagined Meeting Hardened Criminals'

'Never Imagined Meeting Hardened Criminals'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

'We have been fighting to treat political prisoners differently.' 'Except for Hyderabad and Kolkata, the concept of keeping political prisoners separate doesn't exist in India.'

Tuticorin violence: Inquiry panel asks media houses to submit videos of incident

Tuticorin violence: Inquiry panel asks media houses to submit videos of incident

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

"Inquiry will be held in three stages. One with those affected/injured, relatives of those killed in the incident. Then consultation will be held with those who witnessed the incident, citizens groups, or those who are privy to the details and journalists," she said. "The third stage would be with the police, those who allegedly initiated the firing, revenue officials, doctors who conducted post-mortems and treated the injured, senior officals in police, former district collector and other officials," Jagadeesan said.

Rahul, Priyanka to visit Sambhal with Cong MPs

Rahul, Priyanka to visit Sambhal with Cong MPs

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi along with the five other Congress MPs from Uttar Pradesh will visit violence-hit Sambhal on Wednesday, party's state unit chief Ajay Rai said.

Kolkata rape-murder: Junior doctors to be questioned

Kolkata rape-murder: Junior doctors to be questioned

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Four junior doctors are among those summoned by Kolkata police for questioning on Tuesday in connection with the murder and alleged sexual assault case of a second year postgraduate student at a government-run hospital in Kolkata last week.

Inquiry commission to probe Adarsh scam

Inquiry commission to probe Adarsh scam

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

The state government told the Bombay High Court that it will set up a commission of inquiry to probe the Adarsh Society Housing scam in Mumbai.

Ex-RAW official charged in US in plot to kill Pannun

Ex-RAW official charged in US in plot to kill Pannun

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Vikas Yadav, 39, was employed by the Cabinet Secretariat, which houses India's foreign intelligence service, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), the federal prosecutors claimed on Thursday in an indictment filed in a US court in New York.

53 dead in TN hooch tragedy, govt rules out CBI probe

53 dead in TN hooch tragedy, govt rules out CBI probe

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

About 140 people out of 193 who were admitted to various government medical facilities after they consumed the spurious liquor on Tuesday night were currently stable, Kallakurichi district collector M S Prasanth said.

HC prevents Yediyurappa's arrest, asks him to appear on June 17

HC prevents Yediyurappa's arrest, asks him to appear on June 17

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

A Bengaluru court on Thursday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Yediyurappa in the case registered against him under the POCSO Act on March 14 this year.

Godhra riot: SC PIL seeks inquiry against Modi

Godhra riot: SC PIL seeks inquiry against Modi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

The petition said there was need for constituting a commission of inquiry headed by a sitting judge of the high court, as neither the Centre nor the state government has taken appropriate action over the alleged role of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in the incident and the riots in 2002.