News for 'Former Supreme Court'

Andaz Apna Apna To Ghayal: Rajkumar Santoshi's Top 10 Films

Andaz Apna Apna To Ghayal: Rajkumar Santoshi's Top 10 Films

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Rajkumar Santoshi's best films prove that few Bollywood filmmakers could mix hard-hitting drama, action, comedy and sheer masala madness quite like him.

Gujarat HC disqualifies Kiran More from Baroda Cricket Association Elections

Gujarat HC disqualifies Kiran More from Baroda Cricket Association Elections

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

The Gujarat High Court has disqualified former Indian cricketer Kiran More and three others from contesting the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) elections, citing a Supreme Court judgment on tenure limits and cooling-off periods.

Chhattisgarh HC Overturns Acquittal, Sentences Amit Jogi to Life for 2003 Murder

Chhattisgarh HC Overturns Acquittal, Sentences Amit Jogi to Life for 2003 Murder

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

The Chhattisgarh High Court has overturned the acquittal of Amit Jogi, son of former Chief Minister Ajit Jogi, and sentenced him to life imprisonment for the 2003 murder of NCP leader Ramavatar Jaggi.

Abortion, Rs 7 lakh claim: What Twisha's husband told MP SIT

Abortion, Rs 7 lakh claim: What Twisha's husband told MP SIT

Rediff.com26 May 2026

The CBI has registered an FIR in the death of Twisha Sharma, booking her husband and mother-in-law.

High Court Refuses to Suspend Sentence of Kathua Rape-Murder Mastermind

High Court Refuses to Suspend Sentence of Kathua Rape-Murder Mastermind

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a plea from Sanji Ram, the mastermind behind the 2018 rape and murder of an eight-year-old in Kathua, refusing to suspend his life sentence.

Twisha Sharma death: Court rejects 2nd autopsy plea, MP govt seeks CBI probe

Twisha Sharma death: Court rejects 2nd autopsy plea, MP govt seeks CBI probe

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has announced that the state government will seek a CBI probe into the death of Twisha Sharma, a former model and actor, who was found hanging at her matrimonial residence. Her family alleges dowry harassment and fears crucial forensic evidence may be lost due to delays in securing a second autopsy and proper body preservation.

Karnataka Congress MLA Disqualified Following Murder Conviction

Karnataka Congress MLA Disqualified Following Murder Conviction

Rediff.com2 May 2026

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly has officially disqualified Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni after his conviction in the murder case of BJP leader Yogeshgouda Goudar. Kulkarni is currently serving a life sentence.

Court Orders Summons for Ex-Maharashtra DGP in MHADA Fraud Case

Court Orders Summons for Ex-Maharashtra DGP in MHADA Fraud Case

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

A Mumbai sessions court has directed a magistrate to issue summonses to former Maharashtra DGP Satish Mathur and other senior officers for allegedly not registering an FIR in a MHADA fraud case.

Youth Protest Is No Longer About Paper Leaks

Youth Protest Is No Longer About Paper Leaks

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

When dialogue fails, protest becomes inevitable.
In a democracy, protest is often the only language left once institutions stop listening, explains Ramesh Menon.

SC defers hearing on CBI's plea against Sengar's suspension in Unnao rape case

SC defers hearing on CBI's plea against Sengar's suspension in Unnao rape case

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court has deferred the hearing on the CBI's petition challenging the suspension of Kuldeep Singh Sengar's life imprisonment in the 2017 Unnao rape case.

Rebel Trinamool MPs spark symbol war, claim mission to 'rectify' party

Rebel Trinamool MPs spark symbol war, claim mission to 'rectify' party

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Rebel Trinamool Congress MP Arup Chakraborty on Monday said the breakaway faction is trying to "rectify" the party, and would fight for the control of its election symbol, even as the Mamata Banerjee-led outfit termed the move illegal under the anti-defection law.

ED Files Chargesheet Against Former Reliance Communications President in Loan Fraud Case

ED Files Chargesheet Against Former Reliance Communications President in Loan Fraud Case

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against former Reliance Communications president Punit Garg and another individual in connection with a money laundering probe linked to an alleged Rs 40,000 crore bank loan fraud.

Family Bids Farewell to Harish Rana After Landmark Euthanasia Case

Family Bids Farewell to Harish Rana After Landmark Euthanasia Case

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

The family of Harish Rana, who was granted permission for passive euthanasia by the Supreme Court, immersed his ashes in the Ganga River, marking the end of a 13-year ordeal following a tragic accident.

SC urges Kapur family to settle RK Family Trust dispute through mediation

SC urges Kapur family to settle RK Family Trust dispute through mediation

Rediff.com14 May 2026

The Supreme Court has urged the Kapur family, including Rani Kapur and Priya Kapur, to resolve their dispute over the family trust through mediation, appointing a former Chief Justice to oversee the process.

Twisha Sharma given tearful adieu; family pins hopes on SC

Twisha Sharma given tearful adieu; family pins hopes on SC

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A medical board from AIIMS Delhi will conduct a second post-mortem examination on former model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma in Bhopal, following her family's concerns about the initial autopsy and allegations of dowry harassment.

AIFF Approves Governance Act, Postpones ISL Commercial Partner Decision

AIFF Approves Governance Act, Postpones ISL Commercial Partner Decision

Rediff.com23 May 2026

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has approved the adoption of the National Sports Governance Act but deferred a decision on picking a new commercial partner for the Indian Super League (ISL) during its Special General Body Meeting.

CAB power struggle: Ganguly camp fires back as Dalmiya raises corruption concerns

CAB power struggle: Ganguly camp fires back as Dalmiya raises corruption concerns

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

The simmering tension between former Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Avishek Dalmiya and the current Sourav Ganguly-led establishment came out into the open on Wednesday, with the state cricket body's top brass issuing a strongly-worded rebuttal to allegations of corruption and governance failures barely three months before its annual general meeting.

Kejriwal refuses to appear before HC judge who refused to recuse in excise case

Kejriwal refuses to appear before HC judge who refused to recuse in excise case

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Arvind Kejriwal has written to Delhi High Court Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, stating he will not appear in the excise case personally or through a lawyer before her, citing concerns about impartiality.

Chhattisgarh ex-CM Ajit Jogi's son convicted in 2003 NCP leader murder case

Chhattisgarh ex-CM Ajit Jogi's son convicted in 2003 NCP leader murder case

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

The Chhattisgarh High Court has convicted Amit Jogi in the 2003 murder of NCP leader Ramavatar Jaggi, overturning a previous acquittal. Jogi has been ordered to surrender within three weeks.

Karnataka Cong MLA disqualified after conviction in murder case

Karnataka Cong MLA disqualified after conviction in murder case

Rediff.com2 May 2026

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly has officially disqualified Congress MLA Vinay Kulakarni after his conviction in the 2016 murder of BJP leader Yogeshgouda Goudar. Kulkarni, currently serving a life sentence, is disqualified from the Assembly from the date of his conviction, April 15, 2026.

SC Orders States to Develop Protocol for Open Prisons

SC Orders States to Develop Protocol for Open Prisons

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has directed all states and Union territories in India to develop a time-bound protocol for improving the functioning of open prisons, ensuring they serve as effective institutions for reformation and rehabilitation.

Will judges' retirement affect the Supreme Court?

Will judges' retirement affect the Supreme Court?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

As many as 11 judges of the Supreme Court will retire by next year, marking the elevation of as many judges to the haloed benches of the apex court. But legal experts are wary about the implications of such a development on the functioning of the court and the progress of the many cases pending before it.

Uddhav demands disqualification of rebel MPs, alleges 'bigger conspiracy'

Uddhav demands disqualification of rebel MPs, alleges 'bigger conspiracy'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2026

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has demanded the immediate disqualification of six party MPs who defected to the Eknath Shinde-led camp, alleging a larger political conspiracy. He accused the BJP of exploiting the Ram Mandir issue and systematically sidelining its own state leaders, while also questioning the rebel MPs' motives and wealth.

MP challenges validity of 1935 princely order in Bhojshala case

MP challenges validity of 1935 princely order in Bhojshala case

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The Madhya Pradesh government has challenged the legal validity of a 1935 order from the former Dhar princely state concerning the religious status of the Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque, arguing it cannot be considered law.

15,000 Crore Restored to Investors in PACL Ponzi Scheme

15,000 Crore Restored to Investors in PACL Ponzi Scheme

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has restored assets worth over 15,000 crore to a Supreme Court-appointed committee for distribution to investors defrauded in the PACL (Pearls Group) Ponzi scheme.

Kashmir lockdown challenged in Supreme Court

Kashmir lockdown challenged in Supreme Court

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

In the petition, Congress activist Tehseen Poonawalla ought withdrawal of 'curfew/restrictions' and release of leaders like former chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti.

Supreme Court temporarily revokes Sreesanth's life ban

Supreme Court temporarily revokes Sreesanth's life ban

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

The Supreme Court, on Friday, set aside the BCCI's disciplinary committee's order imposing a life ban on former Indian cricketer S Sreesanth for his alleged involvement in the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal.

Chhattisgarh HC Convicts Amit Jogi in NCP Leader's Murder Case

Chhattisgarh HC Convicts Amit Jogi in NCP Leader's Murder Case

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

The Chhattisgarh High Court has convicted Amit Jogi, son of former Chief Minister Ajit Jogi, in the 2003 murder case of NCP leader Ramavatar Jaggi, overturning a previous acquittal.

Meet Neal Katyal, Indian-American lawyer who argued against Trump's tariffs

Meet Neal Katyal, Indian-American lawyer who argued against Trump's tariffs

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Neal Katyal, an accomplished Indian-American lawyer, triumphed in a landmark Supreme Court case against Donald Trump's tariffs, championing the Constitution and the rights of American small businesses.

Madhya Pradesh Congress Accuses BJP of Mafia Rule After Forest Guard's Death

Madhya Pradesh Congress Accuses BJP of Mafia Rule After Forest Guard's Death

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

A Congress leader in Madhya Pradesh has criticised the BJP government following the death of a forest guard, alleging the state is being run by mining mafias with political protection.

Enforcement Directorate Intensifies Probe in West Bengal Teachers' Scam

Enforcement Directorate Intensifies Probe in West Bengal Teachers' Scam

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted fresh searches against former West Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee and others as part of a money laundering investigation into an alleged teachers recruitment scam.

Return to Uddhav's Sena if you...: Raut to Shinde camp leaders

Return to Uddhav's Sena if you...: Raut to Shinde camp leaders

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Sanjay Raut of Shiv Sena (UBT) has invited leaders who sided with Eknath Shinde to return to the party led by Uddhav Thackeray, while also stating that some individuals will not be welcomed back.

Supreme Court crossed Laxman Rekha in Nupur Sharma case: Ex-judges, officials

Supreme Court crossed Laxman Rekha in Nupur Sharma case: Ex-judges, officials

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

The statement was signed by 15 former judges, 77 ex-all India services officers and 25 veterans.

Supreme Court verdict not a setback; protest will continue: Wrestlers

Supreme Court verdict not a setback; protest will continue: Wrestlers

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The wrestlers have been sitting on protest since April 23, demanding the arrest of WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh alleging that he has sexually harassed seven female grapplers, including one minor.

Time for Supreme Court to revisit Mandal Verdict

Time for Supreme Court to revisit Mandal Verdict

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Tamil Nadu's unending legislative fight for exemption from NEET has now flagged the question if it's time to review the Supreme Court's famous verdict in the 'Mandal case', fixing 50-per cent upper-limit for all reservations, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Centre forms high-level panel on demographic change

Centre forms high-level panel on demographic change

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said infiltration and other reasons are causing 'unnatural' demographic change, which poses a significant challenge to the present and future of any nation.

Former AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das Passes Away

Former AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das Passes Away

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Kushal Das played a pivotal role in organising the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in India.

Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim acquitted in journalist murder case

Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim acquitted in journalist murder case

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, head of Dera Sacha Sauda, has been acquitted by the Punjab and Haryana high court in the 2002 murder case of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati, a verdict that is being challenged in the Supreme Court.

Chhattisgarh HC Sentences Amit Jogi to Life Imprisonment in Murder Case

Chhattisgarh HC Sentences Amit Jogi to Life Imprisonment in Murder Case

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

The Chhattisgarh High Court has sentenced Amit Jogi, son of former chief minister Ajit Jogi, to life imprisonment for the 2003 murder of NCP leader Ramavatar Jaggi, overturning a previous acquittal.

None can deny there is corruption in judiciary: Madras HC

None can deny there is corruption in judiciary: Madras HC

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The Madras High Court acknowledged the existence of corruption within the judiciary while dismissing a PIL seeking a ban on the Tamil film 'Karuppu'. The court emphasised the need for introspection and improvement within the judicial system, stating that judges are not exempt from criticism.