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Uddhav faction challenges Speaker's decision in SC, hearing on July 11

Uddhav faction challenges Speaker's decision in SC, hearing on July 11

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

A vacation bench headed by Justice Indira Banerjee said the fresh plea would be heard by the same bench after the summer break on July 11 along with other pending pleas.

Aristotle Would Have Envied Ivan

Aristotle Would Have Envied Ivan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'I think my first obsessive, possessive and only half-requited -- as we would joke -- 'love' was Ivan. I saw him first slouching down the corridor of St Stephen's College nearly 50 years ago and was instantly smitten (as was everyone else around him).'

What is Delhi LG's source of power, Supreme Court wants to know

What is Delhi LG's source of power, Supreme Court wants to know

Rediff.com16 May 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked about the "source of power" of the lieutenant governor under the Constitution and the law to nominate 10 aldermen to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) without the aid and advice of the elected government.

SC stays HC order releasing rapist on parole to have a baby

SC stays HC order releasing rapist on parole to have a baby

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The appeal against the high court order came up for hearing before a bench of justices A S Bopanna and P S Narasimha, which stayed it.

Raj Guv stalling assembly session at Centre's behest: Cong

Raj Guv stalling assembly session at Centre's behest: Cong

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi said his party wants a floor test in the state assembly and is 'begging' for it, but the Governor is not convening the House and 'delaying' the trust vote allegedly at the behest of the central government.

Cong prez poll: G-23 leaders among 30 who back Kharge

Cong prez poll: G-23 leaders among 30 who back Kharge

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Manish Tewari, Prithviraj Chavan, Anand Sharma and Bhupinder Hooda are the members of the pro-reform G23 group who wrote a letter to party's interim president Sonia Gandhi.

'Rahul's disqualification will mark the beginning of the end of the BJP'

'Rahul's disqualification will mark the beginning of the end of the BJP'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

'This is what happens when you get consumed by absolute power and the arrogance that accompanies it.'

Bilkis case: SC quizzes Gujarat govt on standards for remission

Bilkis case: SC quizzes Gujarat govt on standards for remission

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

While posting the matter for hearing on April 18, a bench of Justices K M Joseph and B V Nagarathna said there is a gamut of issues involved and it needs to hear the matter in detail.

SC on remission to Bilkis convicts: Was gravity of crime considered?

SC on remission to Bilkis convicts: Was gravity of crime considered?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

The Centre and the Gujarat government on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that they may file a plea seeking a review of its March 27 order asking them to be ready with original files on the grant of remission to the convicts in the Bilkis Bano case.

Karnataka HC sets aside lower court bar on Congress's Twitter handles

Karnataka HC sets aside lower court bar on Congress's Twitter handles

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

A division bench of the high court of Karnataka has set aside an order of a designated economic court that ordered blocking of @INCIndia and @BharatJodo Twitter handles calling it "punitive action."

Kharge can bring stability to Congress: G-23's Manish Tewari

Kharge can bring stability to Congress: G-23's Manish Tewari

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The Congress party needs a safe pair of hands in the form of Kharge, Tewari said.

Tharoor hits back at BJP: If Musharraf was anathema...

Tharoor hits back at BJP: If Musharraf was anathema...

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Tharoor's remarks came after several BJP leaders accused the Congress of 'Pakistan parasti (worship)' and Union minister Jyoritiraditya Scindia asked if this was part of the 'Haath Se Haath Jodo Abhiyan' with enemies.

SC rules in favor of Delhi govt, gives control over services except police

SC rules in favor of Delhi govt, gives control over services except police

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Hearing the Centre versus the Delhi government over the issue of demarcation of power, a constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said an elected government needs to have control over the administration.

Same-sex marriage: SC says Centre has no data to back 'elitist' claim

Same-sex marriage: SC says Centre has no data to back 'elitist' claim

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The state cannot discriminate against an individual on the basis of sexual characteristic over which the person has no control, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday, asserting the Centre has no data to back up its claim that the concept of same-sex marriage is 'elitist' or 'urban'.

SC stays WB's inquiry against Pegasus snoopgate

SC stays WB's inquiry against Pegasus snoopgate

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

"What is this? Last time you (West Bengal government) had given an undertaking, which we wanted to record, that the commission will not proceed. You had said that it was not necessary to record in the order. Again you started inquiring," said the bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana

SC to hear Shiv Sena pleas on Aug 1, says may need larger bench

SC to hear Shiv Sena pleas on Aug 1, says may need larger bench

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the petitions filed by the Shiv Sena and its rebel MLAs raise many constitutional questions which require consideration by a larger bench.

SC rejects Vedanta's plea to inspect, operate Sterlite's unit in Tuticorin

SC rejects Vedanta's plea to inspect, operate Sterlite's unit in Tuticorin

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Vedanta had sought handing over of the plant for three months saying it requires two months to start the unit and the company should be allowed to run it for four weeks to ascertain whether its polluting or not. The interim plea by Vedanta was opposed by Tamil Nadu government which claimed before a bench headed by Justice R F Nariman that the plant had been 'polluting consistently'.

PHOTOS: Indian teen Gaurvi conquers English Channel

PHOTOS: Indian teen Gaurvi conquers English Channel

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

16-year-old Gaurvi Singhvi, who hails from Udaipur, crossed the English Channel in 13 hours and 26 minutes.

Isn't your going against Shiv Sena's coalition indiscipline, SC asks Shinde

Isn't your going against Shiv Sena's coalition indiscipline, SC asks Shinde

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Eknath Shinde-led faction if its move to go against the Shiv Sena party's wish to continue with the coalition in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) amounted to indiscipline leading to disqualification.

Days after Veep's criticism, CJI hails basic structure doctrine

Days after Veep's criticism, CJI hails basic structure doctrine

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The remarks by the CJI came against the backdrop of the recent remarks by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar who questioned the landmark 1973 Kesavananda Bharati case verdict that gave the basic structure doctrine.

SC refuses to refer to larger bench pleas against HC's Vanniyar quota order

SC refuses to refer to larger bench pleas against HC's Vanniyar quota order

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

A bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao and B R Gavai said it has perused the judgments submitted and was of the view that the issue does not need consideration by a larger bench.

Rajnath promised bang, ended with whimper: Cong

Rajnath promised bang, ended with whimper: Cong

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

"The only importer of defence equipment is the defence ministry. Any import embargo is really an embargo on oneself," the former home minister said.

SVB fallout: Indian start-ups staring at uncertain future

SVB fallout: Indian start-ups staring at uncertain future

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Indian start-ups breathed a sigh of relief after the UK government facilitated the acquisition of the now-defunct Silicon Valley Bank's (SVB's) British arm by HSBC. In a bid to allay fears, the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FIDC) announced recently that it had transferred all deposits of start-up-focused SVB to a newly created bridge bank and all depositors would have access to their money. President Joe Biden also sought to reassure jittery depositors that they can have confidence that the US banking system is "safe".

Dhankhar suspends Congress MP Rajani Patil for filming RS proceedings

Dhankhar suspends Congress MP Rajani Patil for filming RS proceedings

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday suspended Congress member of Parliament Rajani Ashokrao Patil for the remainder of the current Budget Session for filming House proceedings.

Setback for Uddhav as SC refuses to stay EC order on Sena symbol

Setback for Uddhav as SC refuses to stay EC order on Sena symbol

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud took note of the submissions of senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Thackeray, and sought response of the faction led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Shinde.

Thackeray group asks SC to overturn Koshyari's floor test order

Thackeray group asks SC to overturn Koshyari's floor test order

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a batch of cross-petitions of Uddhav Thackeray and CM Eknath Shinde factions pertaining to the Maharashtra political crisis.

Sidhu surrenders in Patiala court in 1988 road rage case, sent to jail

Sidhu surrenders in Patiala court in 1988 road rage case, sent to jail

Rediff.com21 May 2022

The 58-year-old surrendered shortly after 4 pm, and was taken for the mandatory medical examination, conducted at the Mata Kaushalya Hospital.

Trade with China is 'normal' but border 'abnormal': Cong on LAC clash

Trade with China is 'normal' but border 'abnormal': Cong on LAC clash

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Ramesh alleged that the PM "forced" Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to read a "most wishy-washy" statement in Parliament earlier this week

VP poll: Of 780 MPs, 725 cast vote; Dhankhar frontrunner

VP poll: Of 780 MPs, 725 cast vote; Dhankhar frontrunner

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

All MPs of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, including nominated members, are entitled to vote in the vice presidential election.

HC quashes Nusli's defamation suit against Ratan Tata

HC quashes Nusli's defamation suit against Ratan Tata

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

A division bench of Justices Ranjit More and Bharati Dangre on Monday quashed and set aside the proceedings.

SC's big order: LoP, CJI to have a role in CEC appointment

SC's big order: LoP, CJI to have a role in CEC appointment

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

In a far-reaching verdict, the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and the election commissioners will be done by the President on the recommendation of a committee, comprising the Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and the CJI, to maintain the "purity" of the electoral process.

HC says vandalism at Kejri home 'disturbing', seeks report from commissioner

HC says vandalism at Kejri home 'disturbing', seeks report from commissioner

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The Delhi high court on Monday directed the Delhi police commissioner to look into and "fix responsibility" for the "serious lapse" outside the residence of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal last month when certain miscreants breached the barricades, reached the gate and destroyed public property, and called the incident a "very disturbing state of affairs".

Will Operation Rahul Boomerang On BJP?

Will Operation Rahul Boomerang On BJP?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

It is clear to any observer that the BJP risks its demolition drive boomeranging on itself. Except for one unpredictable factor in the works -- Rahul Gandhi himself, observes Shyam G Menon.

Rahul draws SC flak for 'chowkidar chor hai' remark

Rahul draws SC flak for 'chowkidar chor hai' remark

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The top court told Gandhi's counsel that it was not concerned with the political stand narrated in the affidavit.

In LS replay, govt, oppn unite to pass states OBC quota bill in Rajya Sabha

In LS replay, govt, oppn unite to pass states OBC quota bill in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

A constitutional amendment bill to restore the powers of the states to make their own OBC lists was passed by Parliament on Wednesday, with the opposition and treasury benches joining hands in the Rajya Sabha to approve the legislation.

Dr Manmohan Singh in AIIMS with weakness after fever

Dr Manmohan Singh in AIIMS with weakness after fever

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here Wednesday evening after he complained of weakness following a fever, sources said.

HC raps Adhikari, refuses to shift Mamata's poll petition outside Bengal

HC raps Adhikari, refuses to shift Mamata's poll petition outside Bengal

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The top court said if it transfers the election petition, it would be an expression of lack of faith in the entire high court.

Split in Rajasthan BJP: Raje loyalists want her to be made CM face

Split in Rajasthan BJP: Raje loyalists want her to be made CM face

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

The fact that Home Minister Amit Shah recently met Raje was a marker that Delhi will be compelled to take her more seriously than it would care to. Like B S Yediyurappa, she's a regional chieftain who can't be discarded at will, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

Soli Sorabjee was a Lion of the Law

Soli Sorabjee was a Lion of the Law

Rediff.com1 May 2021

'Soli steadfastly believed in Voltaire's famous dictum that he would disagree violently with anyone but defend to death that person's right to disagree with him.'

ED issues fresh summons to Rahul Gandhi for June 13

ED issues fresh summons to Rahul Gandhi for June 13

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

The case pertains to the ED probe into the alleged financial irregularities in the party-promoted Young Indian that owns the National Herald newspaper.