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Gujarat HC quashes order to give Modi's degree details to Kejriwal, AAP to appeal

Gujarat HC quashes order to give Modi's degree details to Kejriwal, AAP to appeal

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

In April 2016, the then CIC M Sridhar Acharyulu had directed the Delhi University and the Gujarat University to provide information to Kejriwal on the degrees that Modi received.

Maharashtra dance bars to reopen as SC suspends ban

Maharashtra dance bars to reopen as SC suspends ban

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Maharashtra's dance bars may soon spring back to life with the Supreme Court on Thursday staying the operation of a state law banning it on the condition that performances will not be obscene even as the government said it will press for continuance of the ban.

Real purpose of SGM is to undermine us: COA writes to BCCI

Real purpose of SGM is to undermine us: COA writes to BCCI

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The BCCI secretary after requisition from 20 affiliated units had issued a circular to conduct a SGM in New Delhi, in order to discuss policy matters with regards to decisions taken by the Vinod Rai-led committee.

Please appoint administrator for Maharashtra CA: CoA appeals to SC

Please appoint administrator for Maharashtra CA: CoA appeals to SC

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

In its 17-page Status Report, the COA has sought directives from the apex court on three issues.

AAP's Sanjay Singh promised favours in excise 'scam': ED

AAP's Sanjay Singh promised favours in excise 'scam': ED

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

"The investigation has revealed that Singh had assured to get changes through Manish Sisodia in the then proposed Excise Policy of 2020-21 to increase the brand registration criterion for IMFL brands at the behest of Amit Arora and Dinesh Arora.

Will move SC if BCCI decision hurts Indian cricket: COA

Will move SC if BCCI decision hurts Indian cricket: COA

Rediff.com3 May 2017

The Committee of Administrators will move the Supreme Court if the Board of Control for Cricket in India general body takes any decision which is 'against the interest of Indian cricket' at its SGM on May 7, the COA has warned in a letter to the state units.

Indu Malhotra to be sworn-in as SC judge tomorrow

Indu Malhotra to be sworn-in as SC judge tomorrow

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

She is the first woman lawyer to enter the top judiciary directly.

Archery Association of India de-listed by world body

Archery Association of India de-listed by world body

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

AAI has one month to get house in order or face suspension

'CoA has dealt with case of sexual harassment in cavalier manner'

'CoA has dealt with case of sexual harassment in cavalier manner'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

The CoA has constituted a three-member independent panel comprising former Allahabad high court judge Justice Rakesh Sharma, former Delhi Commission of Women (DCW) chairperson Barkha Singh and former CBI director PC Sharma to probe the allegations levelled against Johri.

Will BCCI members partially adopt Lodha reforms at SGM?

Will BCCI members partially adopt Lodha reforms at SGM?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

A Special General Meeting of the Board of Control for Cricket in India will be held in New Delhi on Wednesday amid indication that a majority of its state association are in favour of partial adoption of Lodha Committee reforms in a bid to end the impasse.

Ayodhya verdict will have 'consequences': Muslim parties

Ayodhya verdict will have 'consequences': Muslim parties

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

'The decision by this Hon'ble Court, whichever way it goes, will impact future generations.'

Don't address us as 'My Lord', say Rajasthan HC judges

Don't address us as 'My Lord', say Rajasthan HC judges

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The notification requested lawyers and litigants to address judges simply as 'sir' or 'srimanji'.

Lodha reforms: Katju to hand over first interim report to BCCI

Lodha reforms: Katju to hand over first interim report to BCCI

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Former Supreme Court Justice Markandey Katju has already prepared a first interim report on behalf of the Board of Control for Cricket in India based on the Justice Lodha panel recommendations, which is now binding after the Supreme Court verdict on July 18.

Prajapati case: SC panel seeks info from CBI, Gujarat govt

Prajapati case: SC panel seeks info from CBI, Gujarat govt

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

In the wake of a sting operation in connection with the Tulsiram Prajapati killing in Gujarat, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes has asked the Central Bureau of Investigation to probe whether the ongoing investigation and judicial process in the case had been manipulated.

Contempt case: Bhushan moves SC, seeks right to appeal

Contempt case: Bhushan moves SC, seeks right to appeal

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Bhushan on August 31 was directed to deposit the fine with the Supreme Court registry by September 15 and failure to comply would entail a three-month jail term and debarment from law practice for three years.

CBI books 16 for defaming judges on social media

CBI books 16 for defaming judges on social media

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The Central Bureau of Investigation has booked 16 individuals for posting alleged defamatory material against Supreme Court and Andhra Pradesh high court judges on social media, taking over investigations from the state CID, officials said on Monday.

No IPL media rights deal till BCCI accepts reforms, says Lodha panel

No IPL media rights deal till BCCI accepts reforms, says Lodha panel

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court-appointed Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha panel asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India to accept its reforms before proceeding ahead with the process of awarding the Indian Premier League media rights from 2018 onwards.

HC recalls its controversial order on mediation

HC recalls its controversial order on mediation

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

The Madras High Court on Saturday recalled its controversial order directing mediation between a rapist and the victim days after the Supreme Court observed that it would be a "spectacular error" to adopt a soft approach on cases of rape and stated that there cannot be any compromise in such matters.

2,141 Aarey trees cut; MMRCL to take up construction

2,141 Aarey trees cut; MMRCL to take up construction

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The MMRCL informed that only clearing of already felled trees will continue at the site.

Ganguly part of BCCI's seven-man Committee for Lodha reforms

Ganguly part of BCCI's seven-man Committee for Lodha reforms

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The committee's mandate is to "identify the few critical points in respect of the said judgement for the General Body of the BCCI to consider before its submission to the Hon'ble Supreme Court".

Kejriwal to meet L-G on Friday; warns babus of 'consequences' if they defy posting order

Kejriwal to meet L-G on Friday; warns babus of 'consequences' if they defy posting order

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The Delhi government also explored legal options, including filing contempt petition, against those who refused to comply with the directive, an official said.

Pak EC issues disqualification notice to Gilani

Pak EC issues disqualification notice to Gilani

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

The Election Commission of Pakistan on Tuesday issued a formal notice disqualifying Yousuf Raza Gilani as a member of Parliament, hours after the Supreme Court ordered it to do so.

Cong leaders meet President Murmu over Manipur crisis

Cong leaders meet President Murmu over Manipur crisis

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The Congress sought her intervention in helping bring normalcy in violence-hit Manipur, and called for the constitution of a high-level inquiry commission headed by a serving or retired Supreme Court judge to probe the incident.

DCW to issue notice to Delhi Police over violence against wrestlers

DCW to issue notice to Delhi Police over violence against wrestlers

Rediff.com4 May 2023

She told PTI that she had spoken to the women protesters and recorded their statements in detail.

Remark on PM: SC transfers 3 FIRs against Pawan Khera to Lucknow

Remark on PM: SC transfers 3 FIRs against Pawan Khera to Lucknow

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Extending the interim bail till April 10, a bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices P S Narasimha and J B Pardiwala took note of the facts that three FIRs were lodged against Khera.

Madras HC sentences Youtuber to 6 months jail for criminal contempt

Madras HC sentences Youtuber to 6 months jail for criminal contempt

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

The Madras high court on Thursday convicted a well-known Youtuber, A Sankar alias 'Savukku' Sankar, for criminal contempt and sentenced him to six months' imprisonment.

Wrestlers changing demands continuously: Brij Bhushan

Wrestlers changing demands continuously: Brij Bhushan

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said he still stands by his statement that he will hang himself if even one of the allegation against him is proven to be true.

The subversion of Aadhaar

The subversion of Aadhaar

Rediff.com10 May 2018

'Bureaucrats have transformed a project meant to empower the poorest Indians into one that empowers only babus and disempowers everyone else,' says Mihir S Sharma.

Lodha Panel to BCCI: England tour not our mandate, need payment details

Lodha Panel to BCCI: England tour not our mandate, need payment details

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

The Supreme Court appointed Lodha Committee has told the Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) that the "proposed MoU" between England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the BCCI "is not a part of the mandate" and no directions can be issued on payments unless details are furnished.

Setalvad's plea given to new bench after judge's recusal: SC

Setalvad's plea given to new bench after judge's recusal: SC

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

SC stepped into the row over the transfer Setalvad's anticipatory bail plea to a new bench.

TMC urges PM to remove SG Mehta over 'meeting' with Suvendu

TMC urges PM to remove SG Mehta over 'meeting' with Suvendu

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Adhikari, leader of the opposition in the West Bengal assembly, denied the charge, saying that he had recently gone to Mehta's residence in Delhi regarding a case related to "post-poll violence" in the state but "could not meet him in person".

Victoria Gowri sworn in as HC judge, SC rejects challenge to appointment

Victoria Gowri sworn in as HC judge, SC rejects challenge to appointment

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

a special bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and B R Gavai said they were 'not entertaining the writ petition' that sought to restrain Gowri from taking oath 'in view of the grave threat to the independence of the judiciary'.

COA's decision to debar BCCI units from AGM questioned

COA's decision to debar BCCI units from AGM questioned

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's former principal legal advisor Usha Nath Banerjee questioned the Committee of Administrators' decision to debar three affiliated units, including Tamil Nadu from attending the Board's AGM and termed it "utterly arbitrary and wrong"

Punjab AG quits, makes way for 5th incumbent in 10 months

Punjab AG quits, makes way for 5th incumbent in 10 months

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Senior advocate Anmol Rattan Sidhu has resigned from the post of advocate general of Punjab citing personal reasons, while criminal lawyer Vinod Ghai is set to succeed him.

BCCI's new constitution has no place for Finance Committee

BCCI's new constitution has no place for Finance Committee

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

The Committee of Administrators (COA) on Saturday said the finance committee, which is currently headed by Jyotiraditya Scindia, will cease to exist once the new constitution of the Board of Control for Cricket in India is adopted.

Justice Karnan summons CJI, 6 judges for 'insulting' him

Justice Karnan summons CJI, 6 judges for 'insulting' him

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

Justice Karnan claimed that the seven judges of the bench have insulted him 'wantonly and deliberately and with mala fide intention'.

Sebi relies on Sahara order to nail fraudsters

Sebi relies on Sahara order to nail fraudsters

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

Citing the SC order in Sahara case, Sebi has passed orders against at least five companies and 21 individuals charged with collecting thousands of crores fraudulently

COA chief welcomes SC order on Lodha reforms

COA chief welcomes SC order on Lodha reforms

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Vinod Rai welcomed the Supreme Court order on mandatory cooling off period for Board of Control for Cricket in India office-bearers after two consecutive terms and for putting a roadmap in place for the Board's elections.

Mulayam, Iftikhar Choudhary to be honoured in London

Mulayam, Iftikhar Choudhary to be honoured in London

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Yadav and Chaudhry will be presented the awards on May 28 at a ceremony in London by Right Hon'ble Lord Phillips, President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom.

Delhi LG removes AAP govt nominees from discom boards

Delhi LG removes AAP govt nominees from discom boards

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

The ruling Aam Aadmi Party termed the LG's orders removing Shah and Gupta from the boards of discoms "illegal and unconstitutional". The LG does not have the power to issue such orders, it claimed.