News for 'Honourable High Court'

Pakistan couple murdered in honour killing case

Pakistan couple murdered in honour killing case

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

In yet another case of honour killing, a young woman and her husband have been brutally murdered for marrying against the wishes of her family in Punjab, police said on Sunday.

'I can't afford to keep fighting a legal battle'

'I can't afford to keep fighting a legal battle'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

'Neither can other filmmakers, who have been similarly taken to court. Ask Ram Gopal Varma, Mukesh Bhatt and Habib Faisal.'

Will submit report on Delhi Test to HC on Jan 18: Mudgal

Will submit report on Delhi Test to HC on Jan 18: Mudgal

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Justice (Retd) Mukul Mudgal, who was appointed observer for the India versus South Africa Test match at the Feroz Shah Kotla last month, will be submitting his detailed report to the court on January 18. Justice Mudgal was appointed by the Delhi High Court after Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) moved court when the state government did not give the requisite permission to hold the Test match. "I will be submitting my report on the Delhi Test match to the Honourable High Court on January 18," Justice Mudgal told PTI on Thursday.

Rahul sentenced in offence that was not serious: Gujarat HC told

Rahul sentenced in offence that was not serious: Gujarat HC told

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Justice Hemant Prachchhak of the high court took up the criminal revision application filed by Gandhi challenging the April 20 order of the sessions court.

US Olympian pleads guilty to drugs charges in Russian court

US Olympian pleads guilty to drugs charges in Russian court

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Griner's lawyer Alexander Boykov told reporters they were hoping for the most lenient sentencing possible.

Gujarat police arrest filmmaker Avinash Das in Amit Shah photo case

Gujarat police arrest filmmaker Avinash Das in Amit Shah photo case

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The Gujarat police arrested filmmaker Avinash Das on Wednesday in a case related to sharing on Twitter a photo of Union Home Minister Amit Shah with arrested IAS officer Pooja Singhal, an official said.

Kerala Guv hardens stand against CM over protests

Kerala Guv hardens stand against CM over protests

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Training his guns directly at the Kerala Chief Minister and the Left wing Students Federation of India, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Tuesday claimed that his car was 'attacked' by Students' Federation of India (SFI) activists at the behest of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

HC asks police to shift LGBTQ couple to safe house, provide security

HC asks police to shift LGBTQ couple to safe house, provide security

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

It also issued notices to the family members of the couple and listed the matter for further hearing on August 2.

KCR backs Kejriwal in fight against Delhi ordinance, asks Modi to withdraw it

KCR backs Kejriwal in fight against Delhi ordinance, asks Modi to withdraw it

Rediff.com27 May 2023

He made the demand during a joint press conference with Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann who called on him in Hyderabad to discuss the issue of the Centre's ordinance.

Shinde steps aside, Uddhav to hold Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park

Shinde steps aside, Uddhav to hold Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Ekanth Shinde has decided to withdraw its application submitted to the Mumbai civic body seeking permission to hold a rally on Dussehra at the iconic Shivaji Park ground in Mumbai, a party MLA said on Tuesday afternoon.

Justice Lalit delivered key verdicts during 74-day stint as CJI

Justice Lalit delivered key verdicts during 74-day stint as CJI

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

CJI Lalit concurred with the minority view of Justice S Ravindra Bhat who held the EWS quota as "unconstitutional" for excluding poor among SCs, STs and OBCs.

'BJP Is Losing Ground Rapidly In J&K'

'BJP Is Losing Ground Rapidly In J&K'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'Everyone is unhappy with the lieutenant governor's administration, which is ignorant, high-handed, and inaccessible.'

Rijiju shunted out of law ministry, given earth sciences

Rijiju shunted out of law ministry, given earth sciences

Rediff.com18 May 2023

In a major cabinet reshuffle, Arjun Ram Meghwal has replaced Kiren Rijiju as the Union law and justice minister, a communique from the President's Secretariat said on Thursday.

Why Is Maldives Army Chief In India?

Why Is Maldives Army Chief In India?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Major General Abdulla Shamaal, chief of the Maldives National Defence Force, called on General Manoj Chandrashekar Pande, chief of the army staff, in New Delhi on Thursday, July 28, 2022.

Historic upset! Zverev dethrones Nadal at French Open

Historic upset! Zverev dethrones Nadal at French Open

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Nadal had previously said this year could be his final one on the tour.

From Ayodhya to adultery: CJI Chandrachud's landmark verdicts

From Ayodhya to adultery: CJI Chandrachud's landmark verdicts

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Counted as a judge who enriched the 'verdict docket' of the apex court, Justice Chandrachud is viewed as sharp, articulate and forward looking.

SC to examine ED's power to attach ancestral assets in PMLA cases

SC to examine ED's power to attach ancestral assets in PMLA cases

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

The Supreme Court has agreed to examine the legal issue of whether the Enforcement Directorate can attach ancestral properties of the accused under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act as 'proceeds of crime.'

Wrestlers refuse to back down: Form committees to plan their next move in fight against WFI chief

Wrestlers refuse to back down: Form committees to plan their next move in fight against WFI chief

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The protesting wrestlers on Friday formed two committees to advice them on the future course of action

With dope charges dropped, Chanu in line for Arjuna?

With dope charges dropped, Chanu in line for Arjuna?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

On Wednesday, the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWF) wrote to the sports ministry to comply with the High Court order.

Kejriwal skips 'politically motivated, illegal' ED summons

Kejriwal skips 'politically motivated, illegal' ED summons

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Kejriwal was scheduled to leave for the Vipassana course on Tuesday but could not do so as he was busy with the INDIA bloc meeting. He left at around 1.30 pm on Wednesday for the pre-scheduled meditation course, officials said.

CBI arrests 5 people for defamatory posts against judges

CBI arrests 5 people for defamatory posts against judges

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Taking cognisance of the alleged defamatory posts, the high court had directed the CBI to probe the role of prominent persons in the southern state who were intentionally targeting Supreme Court and high court judges.

'Will request apex court to monitor IPL probe'

'Will request apex court to monitor IPL probe'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Aditya Verma is a pleased man. With a new probe panel being proposed by the Supreme Court to investigate the IPL betting and spot-fixing scandal, petitioner and Cricket Association of Bihar secretary Verma said he would now request the apex court to monitor the committee's functioning.

Justice Chandrachud ruled on Ayodhya dispute, right to privacy, adultery

Justice Chandrachud ruled on Ayodhya dispute, right to privacy, adultery

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, however, had no qualms about overturning the judgements of father Y V Chandrachud on hot- button issues like adultery and the right to privacy.

Justice Chandrachud appointed Chief Justice of India, will serve 2-year term

Justice Chandrachud appointed Chief Justice of India, will serve 2-year term

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

He will take oath on November 9, a day after incumbent CJI Justice Uday Umesh Lalit demits office on attaining the age of 65.

SC refuses to give Bilkis convicts more time to surrender

SC refuses to give Bilkis convicts more time to surrender

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan said the reasons cited by the convicts have no merits.

5 Bilkis convicts move SC, seek more time to surrender

5 Bilkis convicts move SC, seek more time to surrender

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

The top court on January 8 had quashed the Gujarat government's decision to grant remission to 11 convicts in the case, saying the orders were 'stereotyped' and passed without application of mind.

Year Ender 2022: Sharath, Manika light up TT scene

Year Ender 2022: Sharath, Manika light up TT scene

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

40-year-old Sharath showed that age was just a number.

Prime accused in Kerala 'honour killing' held, hartal hits life

Prime accused in Kerala 'honour killing' held, hartal hits life

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Joseph, a Dalit Christian, was abducted on Sunday and killed by a gang of criminals allegedly engaged by his fiancee's family.

'Fully satisfied with the Supreme Court order on IPL fixing'

'Fully satisfied with the Supreme Court order on IPL fixing'

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Cricket Association of Bihar secretary Aditya Verma on Friday expressed his satisfaction at the Supreme Court order which states that Retd Justice Mukul Mudgal-led three-member committee would continue with the probe related to betting and spot-fixing in the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League last year.

Officer threatened to eliminate me in 2 weeks: Atiq Ahmed's brother Ashraf

Officer threatened to eliminate me in 2 weeks: Atiq Ahmed's brother Ashraf

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

He alleged that an officer told him that he would be taken out of jail after two weeks and killed.

Is Priyanka A Political Tourist In Wayanad?

Is Priyanka A Political Tourist In Wayanad?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

When it comes to the Congress and Wayanad, the only way the scepticism in the minds of some in Kerala may be addressed is by the Gandhi family proving that they are more than a passing caravan in town, reports Shyam G Menon.

Not making false ads, give us death sentence if found guilty: Patanjali

Not making false ads, give us death sentence if found guilty: Patanjali

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The company further said, "We humbly respect the Supreme Court of India and if we make false advertisements or propaganda, we would not have any objections if honourable court imposes a fine of crores or even give us a death sentence."

Mann Ki Baat: PM recalls Allahabad HC verdict in Ayodhya case

Mann Ki Baat: PM recalls Allahabad HC verdict in Ayodhya case

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday recalled how the government, political parties and the civil society prevented attempts to create fissures when the 2010 Allahabad high court ruling on the disputed land in Ayodhya was to be delivered.

Student activists Natasha, Devangana, Asif walk out of Tihar jail

Student activists Natasha, Devangana, Asif walk out of Tihar jail

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Student activists Natasha Narwal, Devangana Kalita and Asif Iqbal Tanha walked out of Tihar prison on Thursday, hours after a court here ordered their immediate release in the north-east Delhi riots 'conspiracy' case.

The Politics Of The Bharat Ratna

The Politics Of The Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Most politicians and even non-politicians have been honoured because of what they were purported to be electorally worth for the ruling party of their time, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

Justice Muralidhar gives his last verdict as Delhi HC judge

Justice Muralidhar gives his last verdict as Delhi HC judge

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

"This is my last judicial act as a judge of the Delhi high court," Justice S Muralidhar, who has been transferred to the Punjab and Haryana high court, said after delivering a judgment in a matter relating to commercial activities being carried out from residential areas.

Ahead of make-or-break AIADMK meet, OPS says 'dharma will win again'

Ahead of make-or-break AIADMK meet, OPS says 'dharma will win again'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam coordinator O Panneerselvam on Wednesday appeared to have resigned himself to the fact that the odds are stacked against him and his followers, ahead of the June 23 party meeting which is expected to take up the sole leadership question.

'No wish for revenge': Nawaz Sharif returns to Pak after 4 yrs

'No wish for revenge': Nawaz Sharif returns to Pak after 4 yrs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

When I was leaving Pakistan and going abroad I had no feeling of happiness but today I am happy, Sharif said.

'The Judiciary Is Like A Black Hole'

'The Judiciary Is Like A Black Hole'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'People don't know about the immense pressures that come with this position -- every decision a judge takes affects real people and their lives.' 'This is not a job that one can take lightly.' A

Vedanta drops cases against govt to settle retro tax dispute

Vedanta drops cases against govt to settle retro tax dispute

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Billionaire Anil Agarwal's mining group Vedanta on Monday said it has withdrawn cases in the Delhi high court as well as before an international arbitration tribunal to settle a Rs 20,495 crore retrospective tax dispute with the government. Post slapping of a Rs 10,247 crore tax demand on UK's Cairn Energy Plc for alleged capital gains made on a 2016 internal reorganisation prior to the listing of its India business, the Income Tax Department had sought Rs 20,495 crore in taxes (including penalty) from Cairn India for failing to deduct tax on capital gains made by its British parent. Cairn India was in 2011 bought by Agarwal's group and subsequently, the firm was merged with Vedanta Ltd.