News for 'Gujarat High Court'

Guj: Obituaries flood papers belying official death count

Guj: Obituaries flood papers belying official death count

Rediff.com6 May 2021

The burgeoning death notices come amid apprehensions that the number of cases and casualties are being underreported for a variety of reasons.

CBI gets 3 months to probe Sadiq Jamal encounter case

CBI gets 3 months to probe Sadiq Jamal encounter case

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

The Gujarat high court on Thursday granted another three months' time to the Central Bureau of Investigation to complete its probe in the case of Sadiq Jamal, who was killed in an alleged fake encounter in 2003. "Looking at the satisfactory progress of the investigation, CBI is hereby given further three months' time and directed to complete the probe by December 31, 2012," ordered Justice M R Shah on Thursday.

Bilkis case: SC says govt reply bulky, lacks factual statements

Bilkis case: SC says govt reply bulky, lacks factual statements

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday remarked the Gujarat government's reply to pleas challenging the remission granted to 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang-rape case is very bulky wherein a series of judgments have been quoted but factual statements are missing.

HC quashes PIL seeking recovery of expenses on Modi fast

HC quashes PIL seeking recovery of expenses on Modi fast

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

The Gujarat high court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest litigation seeking recovery of the expenditure incurred on the three-day fast observed by Chief Minister Narendra Modi under the Sadbhavna Mission in Ahmedabad last year.

HC convicts 7 for murder in post-Godhra riots

HC convicts 7 for murder in post-Godhra riots

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

The high court also upheld the trial court order convicting two on charges of murder and acquitted another accused Devabhai Samatbhai Bharwad.

Lapse in Modi's policy on riot-hit religious places: HC

Lapse in Modi's policy on riot-hit religious places: HC

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

Castigating the Narendra Modi government for not placing reports of the National Human Rights Commission on damages and compensation for destruction of religious places before the state assembly, the Gujarat high court has termed it as a "grave lapse", violation of human rights.

HC ruling on Guj Lokayukta exposed BJP's hypocrisy: Cong

HC ruling on Guj Lokayukta exposed BJP's hypocrisy: Cong

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Congress on Wednesday used the Gujarat high court order on Lokayukta to attack Chief Minister Narendra Modi, saying the verdict was another judicial confirmation of his "hypocrisy" and the "double standards" of Bharatiya Janata Party.

Nanavati Commission to submit post-Godhra riots report by March

Nanavati Commission to submit post-Godhra riots report by March

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

The Nanavati Commission has indicated it may submit its final report with regard to the 2002 post-Godhra riots by the end of March 2012, the state government told the Gujarat high court on Thursday.

What if 'socialist' and 'secular' go from the Preamble

What if 'socialist' and 'secular' go from the Preamble

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

It is in circumstances like this that the Constitution becomes extremely important. It reminds us that we have a commitment towards higher human values to fulfil, a path to get back to, suggests Shyam G Menon.Else, we risk being rudderless in an ocean of money and majoritarianism, suggests Shyam G Menon.

2002 riots: Guj HC adjourns hearing on plea for summoning Modi

2002 riots: Guj HC adjourns hearing on plea for summoning Modi

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

The Gujarat high court on Friday adjourned hearing till December 26 on a plea seeking direction for the Nanavati Commission to summon Chief Minister Narendra Modi for questioning in connection with the 2002 riots.

Am harassed in Sabarmati jail, says gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed

Am harassed in Sabarmati jail, says gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Gangster-politician Atiq Ahmad on Wednesday claimed that he was being harassed in the Sabarmati Central Jail in Gujarat.

Haren Pandya case: HC dismisses appeal

Haren Pandya case: HC dismisses appeal

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

The Gujarat High Court has dismissed the appeal of Vithal Pandya, father of Gujarat's former Home Minister Haren Pandya, demanding re-investigation and re-trial in his son's murder case.A petition filed in December last year said the Central Bureau of Investigation did not thoroughly probe the case and acted merely on tips provided by the local police.

Guj HC issues notice to Kodnani, Patel

Guj HC issues notice to Kodnani, Patel

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday issued notice to state minister Maya Kodnani on an application filed by the Supreme Court appointed Special Investigation Team for cancellation of her anticipatory bail in the 2002 Naroda Patia riot case.

Bilkis Bano's plea couldn't be heard in SC

Bilkis Bano's plea couldn't be heard in SC

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The hearing on Bilkis Bano's plea challenging the remission of sentence of 11 convicts in the gang-rape case by the Gujarat government, could not be held in the Supreme Court on Tuesday as the judges concerned were hearing a matter related to passive euthanasia as part of a five-judge Constitution bench.

Ishrat case: SC extends stay on HC proceedings

Ishrat case: SC extends stay on HC proceedings

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

The Supreme Court on Monday extendend its stay on all further proceedings in Gujarat High Court relating to the killing of teenager girl Ishrat Jahan and three others in an allegedly fake encounter with the state police.

'Modi's emotional appeals have begun earlier this time'

'Modi's emotional appeals have begun earlier this time'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

'The biggest problem that faces the Opposition in Gujarat is just a day or two before voting is scheduled, Modiji goes on a spree of emotional appeals.' 'That process has been set in motion much earlier this time in Gujarat.'

SC puts off Hardik's plea against sedition case to Jan 5

SC puts off Hardik's plea against sedition case to Jan 5

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Apex court gives one-and-a-half months time to the Gujarat police to complete the investigation in the case.

Pandian threatening witnesses in Sohrabuddin case

Pandian threatening witnesses in Sohrabuddin case

Rediff.com25 Dec 2010

Incarcerated IPS officer Rajkumar Pandiyan, an accused in Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter killing case, has been threatening witnesses from inside the jail, the Central Bureau of Investigation alleged before the Gujarat High Court.

Haren Pandya case: HC drops murder rap against 12

Haren Pandya case: HC drops murder rap against 12

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

Slamming the Central Bureau of Investigation for its "washed up" and "blinkered" investigations in the 2003 Haren Pandya murder case, the Gujarat high court on Monday dropped murder charges against all the 12 accused in the case.However, all the accused still face charges of attempt to murder. This means that the appeal of the accused in the murder case is partially allowed, Special Public Prosecutor J M Panchal said.

CBI terms Ishrat encounter fake, but spares Modi, Amit Shah

CBI terms Ishrat encounter fake, but spares Modi, Amit Shah

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation has found that Ishrat Jahan and her accomplices were killed in cold blood so that the Gujarat Police could show a major hit.

Writ against Modi govt's failure to name Lokayukta

Writ against Modi govt's failure to name Lokayukta

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

Bhikhabhai Jethwa, father of slain RTI activist Amit Jethwa, is filing a writ petition in the Gujarat high court on Thursday against the Narendra Modi government's failure to appoint a Lokayukta.

The message from Gujarat 2017

The message from Gujarat 2017

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Performance counts more than populist slogans when you are in power, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

HC orders reopening of sealed shops in Gandhinagar

HC orders reopening of sealed shops in Gandhinagar

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

"After the order, GUDA has started the work of reopening the shops," advocate for the shop owners Pinakin Rawal said.

Ishrat case: SIT gets new chief

Ishrat case: SIT gets new chief

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

The Gujarat High Court on Friday relieved Satyapal Singh as chief of Special Investigation Team probing the Ishrat Jahan encounter case and appointed senior Indian Police Service officer J V Ramudu as his successor.

Guj riots: HC's contempt notice against Modi govt

Guj riots: HC's contempt notice against Modi govt

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

The Narendra Modi government was on Wednesday issued a contempt notice by the Gujarat high court for not complying with its order regarding compensation to victims of the 2002 riots whose shops were destroyed.

Bail conditions for Adani Enterprises MD relaxed

Bail conditions for Adani Enterprises MD relaxed

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

The Gujarat high court on Friday relaxed the bail conditions of Adani Enterprise Ltd managing director Rajesh Adani, allowing him to go out of the country provided he abides by certain conditions.

Setback for Modi: HC upholds Lokayukta's appointment

Setback for Modi: HC upholds Lokayukta's appointment

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

In a setback to the Narendra Modi government, the Gujarat high court, in a majority decision, on Wednesday upheld the appointment of Lokayukta by the Governor while dismissing the plea of the state challenging it.

Sohrabuddin encounter: IPS officer denied bail

Sohrabuddin encounter: IPS officer denied bail

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

A bench of Justices P Sathsivam and H L Dattu, however, granted liberty to the IPS officer to move the Gujarat High Court with his plea and treated his bail application as "dismissed as withdrawn".

2009 affidavit on Ishrat to Guj HC changed at 'political level': Pillai

2009 affidavit on Ishrat to Guj HC changed at 'political level': Pillai

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Former Union Home Secretary G K Pillai on Thursday said that the affidavit submitted to the Gujarat high court in 2009 about Lashkar-e-Taiyba links of Ishrat Jahan and her accomplices, who were killed in an alleged fake encounter in 2004, was changed at the "political level".

What Does This Say About Our Society?

What Does This Say About Our Society?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Not many modern democracies have gone down this path before, setting it upon themselves to use the law and media to target citizens, points out Aakar Patel.

Third judge of Guj HC begins hearing on Lokayukta appointment

Third judge of Guj HC begins hearing on Lokayukta appointment

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

A third judge of the Gujarat high court on Wednesday began hearing the dispute over appointment of Lokayukta of the state, following the split verdict where two judges had differed on the matter.

CBI grills suspended Gujarat IPS officer Vanzara in jail

CBI grills suspended Gujarat IPS officer Vanzara in jail

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

In what may spell fresh trouble for Bharatiya Janata Party general secretary Amit Shah, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday questioned jailed suspended Indian Police Service officer D G Vanzara who accused the former Gujarat minister of ditching police officers who followed the state government's "conscious policy".

COVID-19 stings: Guj model under scanner

COVID-19 stings: Guj model under scanner

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Amid the growing queues of ambulances waiting for patients to be admitted with ventilators and oxygen, only time will tell if the state government has lost the plot or not.

In Bilkis Bano's village, many Muslims flee after convicts' release

In Bilkis Bano's village, many Muslims flee after convicts' release

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

'We are scared. Several people have left the village out of fear of violence from the side of the convicts after their release'

Modi, Shah wanted to destroy Pandya murder evidence: Bhatt

Modi, Shah wanted to destroy Pandya murder evidence: Bhatt

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Suspended IPS officer Sanjeev Bhatt on Tuesday told the Gujarat high court that Chief Minister Narendra Modi and former Minister of State for Home Amit Shah had tried to pressurise him to destroy crucial evidence in the Haren Pandya murder case.

Centre moves SC in view of situation in Vadodara

Centre moves SC in view of situation in Vadodara

Rediff.com4 May 2006

"The Home Ministry consulted the Law Ministry on the issue and decided to move the Supreme Court in view of the law and order siutation and the potential it had," he told reporters here.

Give Ishrat progress report in 1 month: HC to SIT

Give Ishrat progress report in 1 month: HC to SIT

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

The Gujarat High Court on Friday asked the Special Investigation Team to try and complete robe into 2004 police encounter of Ishrat Jahan and three others, in one month, and also directed its chairman to probe the retractions of statements by some key witnesses.

'Common Muslim Is Happy Over Ram Mandir'

'Common Muslim Is Happy Over Ram Mandir'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

'They are happy for the Hindu community as Ram Lalla is consecrated in Ayodhya.'

Fourth SIT chief takes charge in Ishrat case

Fourth SIT chief takes charge in Ishrat case

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

R R Verma on Thursday took charge as the fourth chief of the Special Investigation Team probing the Ishrat Jahan police encounter case at the agency's office in Shahibaug area in Ahemedabad.

Dabhol resumes power generation

Dabhol resumes power generation

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

The plant started operations after Supreme Court vacated a stay granted by Gujarat High Court on pooling of LNG prices to make fuel affordable to the power plant.