News for 'Honble Supreme Court'

Sink or die, pay back investors: SC to Supertech

Sink or die, pay back investors: SC to Supertech

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

The apex court directed Supertech to pay 10 per cent per month of the invested amount from January 5, 2015 to 17 home buyers, who are before the court, within four weeks

Lodha Panel gives 'go ahead' after BCCI delays team selection

Lodha Panel gives 'go ahead' after BCCI delays team selection

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

The BCCI continued to show defiance despite a clear verdict from the Supreme Court and needed a written directive from the Lodha Panel to go ahead with its selection committee meeting, which was delayed by three hours on technical grounds.

Mallya is a global businessman, shouldn't be targeted: Deve Gowda

Mallya is a global businessman, shouldn't be targeted: Deve Gowda

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

Former prime minister H D Deve Gowda on Saturday tried to downplay the controversy surrounding liquor baron Vijay Mallya in connection with the money laundering case.

EC tells SC it can't be part of panel on freebies

EC tells SC it can't be part of panel on freebies

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

The poll panel also referred to the reported strong oral observations of the top court against it during the last hearing on the PIL on the issue, saying they have "caused irreparable damage to the reputation of this institution built over the years".

Cricket Buzz: Thailand qualifies for Women's World T20

Cricket Buzz: Thailand qualifies for Women's World T20

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

The Women's T20 World Cup is scheduled to begin from February next year and the first match of the tournament will be played between India and Australia.

Second ODI against Windies moved out of Wankhede

Second ODI against Windies moved out of Wankhede

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

BCCI moves second ODI against Windies from Wankhede to CCI

Wrestlers brave tough weather conditions; Sidhu demands custodial interrogation

Wrestlers brave tough weather conditions; Sidhu demands custodial interrogation

Rediff.com1 May 2023

While the wrestlers braved tough weather conditions, cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu demanded custodial interrogation of WFI President.

Working Committee meet adjourned over Srinivasan's presence

Working Committee meet adjourned over Srinivasan's presence

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

High drama was witnessed at the Board of Control for Cricket in India's crucial Working Committee meeting in Kolkata on Friday over the presence of Narayanswami Srinivasan, prompting president Jagmohan Dalmiya to adjourn it sine die over lack of legal clarity on the sidelined former chief's status.

Pulwama terror attack: BCCI's letter to ICC

Pulwama terror attack: BCCI's letter to ICC

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Following is the text of the letter that the BCCI has written to the ICC in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack.

Lodha Panel refutes BCCI Secy's 'sexual favours' claim

Lodha Panel refutes BCCI Secy's 'sexual favours' claim

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court-appointed Justice Lodha Panel denied that it had painted cricket selectors as morally 'depraved and despicable' individuals as has been reported in a section of the media, saying that there was no attempt on its part to do so. Quoting BCCI Secretary Ajay Shirke, reports in a section of the media had said that a member of the Lodha panel had made accusations that cricket selectors took "sexual favours" while picking players.

SC to hear on July 11 Shiv Sena's plea seeking suspension of CM Shinde

SC to hear on July 11 Shiv Sena's plea seeking suspension of CM Shinde

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear on July 11 the plea of Shiv Sena chief Sunil Prabhu seeking suspension from assembly of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and 15 rebel MLAs against whom disqualification pleas are pending.

''No' vote could mean liquidation of securities'

''No' vote could mean liquidation of securities'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

'We know that returning money to unitholders at the earliest is the first and most important step towards resurrecting our brand and regaining investor trust.'

K'taka floor test: SC to hear plea against pro tem speaker appointment

K'taka floor test: SC to hear plea against pro tem speaker appointment

Rediff.com18 May 2018

The Congress, in its application termed the governor's action as a "brazen unconstitutional" act to appoint "a junior MLA as the pro tem speaker.

BCCI cancels ongoing New Zealand series: Reports

BCCI cancels ongoing New Zealand series: Reports

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

According to a report in the Indian Express newspaper, the decision to call off the tour was taken following Justice L M Lodha committee's direction to banks to freeze the accounts of the BCCI.

I have washed my hands off cricket in India: Kundra

I have washed my hands off cricket in India: Kundra

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Suspended for life from taking part in any form of cricketing activity by the Supreme Court-appointed Justice Lodha Committee, Rajasthan Royals' former co-owner Raj Kundra said, "I have been wronged".

HC stays order on winding up SpiceJet for 3 weeks

HC stays order on winding up SpiceJet for 3 weeks

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

The Madras high court has ordered the winding up of private carrier SpiceJet Limited and directed the official Liquidator attached to the high court to take over its assets, in a plea filed by a Swiss company over unpaid dues. The court was allowing a company petition from Credit Suisse AG, a stock corporation registered under the laws of Switzerland, which prayed for winding up of the Indian firm under the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 and appoint the Official Liquidator of the high court as the liquidator with all powers under Section 448 of the Companies Act to take charge of SpiceJet's assets, properties, stock in trade and books of accounts. The "respondent company (SpiceJet) has miserably failed to satisfy the three pronged test suggested by the Supreme Court in Mathusudan Govardhandas & Co v Madhu Woollen Industries (P) Ltd, and hence had rendered itself liable to be wound up for its inability to pay its debts under Section 433 (e) of the Companies Act 1956," Justice R Subramanian said in his order on Monday and directed the private carrier be wound up and the official liquidator take over its assets.

Why Edulji rejected BCCI's Lifetime Award

Why Edulji rejected BCCI's Lifetime Award

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Saturday recommended former Indian women's team captain Diana Edulji for the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, an honour she declined citing her current role in the board as a Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrator (COA) member.

Dhoni criticised for meeting Srinivasan in Chennai

Dhoni criticised for meeting Srinivasan in Chennai

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

A top source said that Dhoni met Srinivasan over breakfast and was at the ICC Chairman's residence for close to 45 minutes. After he left, BJP leader Subramanian Swamy met Srinivasan.

BCCI under RTI: Office-bearers want to challenge CIC verdict, COA says all for transparency

BCCI under RTI: Office-bearers want to challenge CIC verdict, COA says all for transparency

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is likely to challenge the Central Information Commission's ruling that the cricket board be brought under the Right to Information act with a top official accusing the Committee of Administrators (COA) of 'wilful negligence' in dealing with the matter.

Ruling BJP sweeps Tripura civic polls, wins 329 of 334 seats

Ruling BJP sweeps Tripura civic polls, wins 329 of 334 seats

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

The opposition Trinamool Congress and Communist Party of India-Marxist failed to open their account in the AMC.

Judicial interventions to nudge executive and not to usurp power: CJI

Judicial interventions to nudge executive and not to usurp power: CJI

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Observing that Laxman rekha of separation of power is 'sacrosanct,' Chief Justice of India N V Ramana Friday said at times courts are compelled to intervene in the interest of justice and the intention is to nudge the executive, and not to usurp its role and they should not be projected as judiciary targeting another institution.

Zostel claims win in 3-year legal battle against OYO, latter refutes

Zostel claims win in 3-year legal battle against OYO, latter refutes

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Zostel could get upwards of $600 million if arbitration goes through.

Modi responsible for delay in Rafale delivery: Rahul

Modi responsible for delay in Rafale delivery: Rahul

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Jaitley also dubbed Gandhi's attack on Modi as an attempt to shift the focus due to people's 'revulsion' towards the Congress party.

Where did Juhi Chawla go wrong?

Where did Juhi Chawla go wrong?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Where Ms Chawla seems to have erred is that she has not been able to build the desired credibility required to champion the cause she took to court.

This is opening the door to mob rule

This is opening the door to mob rule

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

'Once such conduct becomes legitimate through political and popular sanction, then the ordinary citizen will have no defences left,' warns Shyam Saran.

Let NIA probe international terror angle: Centre to SC on PM security breach

Let NIA probe international terror angle: Centre to SC on PM security breach

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The Centre on Friday supported a petition in the Supreme Court for a thorough probe into a "massive security breach" during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Punjab, and sought the involvement of the National Investigation Agency in the probe as there was a possibility of "international terrorist angle" and it was a unique case that had the potential to cause "embarrassment".

Muslim women can enter mosques to offer namaz: Muslim body to SC

Muslim women can enter mosques to offer namaz: Muslim body to SC

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The SC is dealing with legal and constitutional issues relating to discrimination against women in various religions and at religious places including Kerala's Sabarimala Temple.

2G case: HC upholds appointment of SPP, ASG for CBI appeal against acquittal of accused

2G case: HC upholds appointment of SPP, ASG for CBI appeal against acquittal of accused

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The high court's order came on a plea by acquitted individual and Kusegaon Fruits and Vegetables Pvt Ltd director Asif Balwa that the CBI has not placed on record the mandatory authority under the provisions of the CrPC.

Army gives clean chit to 6 personnel in Pathribal encounter case

Army gives clean chit to 6 personnel in Pathribal encounter case

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

The army closed the alleged Pathribal fake encounter case on Thursday saying that "the evidence recorded could not establish a prime facie case against any of the accused persons, but clearly established that it was a joint operation by the police and the army based on specific intelligence".

Gen V K Singh tenders unconditional apology to SC

Gen V K Singh tenders unconditional apology to SC

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Former Army Chief V K Singh on Monday tendered an "unconditional apology" to the Supreme Court for making certain remarks on its order on his age row, saying he had no intention to bring disrepute to the institution and judges, who are like "demigods".

Sports ministry issues show-cause to IOA, threatens derecognition

Sports ministry issues show-cause to IOA, threatens derecognition

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

The Sports Ministry on Wednesday issued a show-cause notice to the Indian Olympic Association, threatening to derecognise the body if it does not reverse its decision to appoint scam-tainted Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Singh Chautala as Life Presidents.

Subrata Roy seeks more time for deal-making in Tihar jail

Subrata Roy seeks more time for deal-making in Tihar jail

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Sahara group has sought extension of negotiation facilities in the Tihar jail here for its chief Subrata Roy by a further 45 days.

BCCI's accounts not frozen, NZ series should go on: Justice Lodha

BCCI's accounts not frozen, NZ series should go on: Justice Lodha

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

With the BCCI threatening to call off the ongoing series between India and New Zealand, the Justice R M Lodha led panel on Tuesday clarified that they didn't direct the banks to freeze the accounts of the Board and it should carry on with its routine expenses. Fuming at the defiance of its recommendations, the Supreme Court-appointed Lodha panel had "directed" banks, where BCCI holds accounts, not to disburse "large" funds to the state associations, a decision taken by the Board at its Special General Meeting on September 30.

Will abide by Centre's orders on lockdown: WB govt

Will abide by Centre's orders on lockdown: WB govt

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

The assurance came hours after the Centre accused the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government of obstructing a central team deputed to assess the coronavirus ground situation.

CoA Meeting: BCCI reduces its complimentary passes to half

CoA Meeting: BCCI reduces its complimentary passes to half

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

The Committee of Administrators, on Saturday, sanctioned 600 extra complimentary tickets from BCCI's share to the staging units for the remainder of the West Indies series after multiple associations expressed their displeasure.

MCA writes to BCCI on difficulties in implementing Lodha reforms

MCA writes to BCCI on difficulties in implementing Lodha reforms

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Spelling out practical problems it has encountered in implementing the Justice Lodha committee's reforms in the Board of Control for Cricket in India and its affiliates in totality, Mumbai Cricket Association said it already has in place measures that, by and large, jell well with the reform process.

Misunderstanding on ordinance on convicted lawmakers: Tewari

Misunderstanding on ordinance on convicted lawmakers: Tewari

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

There is some kind of "misunderstanding" on the intent and purport of the ordinance on convicted lawmakers and its contour needs to be understood in entirety, Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari said in New Delhi on Friday.

Vijay Mallya row: Ex-Kingfisher staff to move SC over their dues

Vijay Mallya row: Ex-Kingfisher staff to move SC over their dues

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

Senior lawyer M V Kini agrees to fight their case for free, given their financial condition

In a first, iron ore mines likely to be put on the block

In a first, iron ore mines likely to be put on the block

Rediff.com2 May 2014

Karnataka proposes to auction 15 of its Category-C mines to end-users.

Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi takes oath as RS MP amid 'shame' chants, walkout

Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi takes oath as RS MP amid 'shame' chants, walkout

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

As Gogoi took oath, Congress, Left and their allies shouted slogans and staged a walk out from the House.