News for 'Indian Law Institute'

Extension for ED director illegal, tenure ends on July 31, amendments fine: SC

Extension for ED director illegal, tenure ends on July 31, amendments fine: SC

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The 1984-batch IRS officer was otherwise to remain in office till November 18, 2023, according to the notification issued by the government.

How diplomatic row with Canada will test Indo-US ties

How diplomatic row with Canada will test Indo-US ties

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Experts say Canada's allegations regarding the Indian government's involvement in the fatal shooting of Khalistan Tiger Force chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada 'could be most significant test of strength of US-India partnership since early 2000s'.

How UK became Global Money Laundromat

How UK became Global Money Laundromat

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

A whirlwind trip of the dark underbelly of global finance, covering everything from tax law changes to aiding criminals to decamp with money from bank accounts.

Nipah variant in Kerala is from B'desh, less infectious

Nipah variant in Kerala is from B'desh, less infectious

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

One of those infected with the virus was a nine-year-old boy.

'Biren Singh is part of Manipur's problem'

'Biren Singh is part of Manipur's problem'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'Replacement of the CM with a more acceptable face may be a good start towards resolving Manipur's problem.'

On Ukraine we aren't neutral, we are on the side of...: Modi tells WSJ

On Ukraine we aren't neutral, we are on the side of...: Modi tells WSJ

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

On the Ukraine conflict, Modi said, "Some people say that we are neutral. But we are not neutral. We are on the side of peace." "All countries should respect international law and the sovereignty of countries," he said.

Prabha Atre: The Hindustani vocalist who followed no tradition

Prabha Atre: The Hindustani vocalist who followed no tradition

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Prabha Atre, the woman who could have been lawyer, scientist or doctor but became a globally renowned Hindustani classical vocalist instead, died in her Pune home on Saturday hours before she was to leave for a concert in Mumbai. She was 92.

Good friends can...: UK envoy on raids at BBC offices

Good friends can...: UK envoy on raids at BBC offices

Rediff.com10 May 2023

"The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is a globally respected institution and broadcaster whose news material I consume everyday. Secondly, all organisations have to obey the law of India. BBC is talking to Indian authorities about that," Ellis said.

Charan Singh opposed Nehru's socialist economy

Charan Singh opposed Nehru's socialist economy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Chaudhary Charan Singh, who on Friday was conferred with India's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna, is popularly known as a champion of farmers.

Judiciary must be allowed to interpret Constitution: SC judge Kohli

Judiciary must be allowed to interpret Constitution: SC judge Kohli

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

It is equally essential to recognise the judiciary's role in the constitutional dialogue as it acts like a safety valve for fostering our democratic values, she said.

IISc, IIT-M, IIM-A top HRD ministry ranking

IISc, IIT-M, IIM-A top HRD ministry ranking

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

In the university category, IISc stood first, followed by JNU and BHU.

Why Was I Prevented From Taking On Modi?

Why Was I Prevented From Taking On Modi?

Rediff.com21 May 2024

'Those who feared that I would have run one hell of a campaign targeting the most powerful people in India snatched away my democratic right from me.' 'I will expose these democracy-killers.'

Can Modi Beat Rajiv Gandhi's 404 MPs Record?

Can Modi Beat Rajiv Gandhi's 404 MPs Record?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Modi wants the BJP to gets an additional 10% of the vote share from what it won in 2019. Plans are afoot to get new faces to replace MPs with poor chances of winning. Sources say more than 100 MPs are like to be axed, notes Modi biographer Ramesh Menon.

'Telephone tapping is permissible under law'

'Telephone tapping is permissible under law'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Tapping of telephone of any individual is permissible under the law and there is a proper mechanism to ensure that such interception is utilised in a strict legal manner, the government said on Tuesday.

Will Odisha Show Faith In Naveen Patnaik Again?

Will Odisha Show Faith In Naveen Patnaik Again?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

The 78-year-old Naveen is on the cusp of creating history. He must win the forthcoming Assembly polls to become India's longest-serving chief minister, a record held by Sikkim's Pawan Kumar Chamling.

'Supreme Court verdict on Article 370 is a missed opportunity'

'Supreme Court verdict on Article 370 is a missed opportunity'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'On hard cases like this one, the Supreme Court has only episodically stood against Parliament and the executive government.' 'I worry that this decision sets a precedent where President's rule is imposed in another state... and during the operation of President's rule, the state is fundamentally altered.'

Tips To Buy A House Through A Broker

Tips To Buy A House Through A Broker

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Try to assess whether the broker has good knowledge of the prices prevailing in the area you are interested in, and is able to provide the pros and cons of various projects.

AMU's Governance Structure Is Democratic, Not Divine

AMU's Governance Structure Is Democratic, Not Divine

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

These self-appointed well-wishers of AMU are basically for the control or police model of university governance. They have no faith whatsoever in the democratic functioning of the universities, observes Faizan Mustafa, former dean, Faculty of Law, and Registrar, Aligarh Muslim University.

India can play pivotal role in ending Gaza violence: Iran envoy

India can play pivotal role in ending Gaza violence: Iran envoy

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

He said that as India aspires to become the voice of the Global South, it cannot be discussed without discussing the problems of people in Palestine.

New party linked to 26/11 attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed to contest Pak polls

New party linked to 26/11 attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed to contest Pak polls

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

India has also taken note of reports of Saeed's son Talha contesting elections in Pakistan and said the "mainstreaming" of radical terror outfits in the neighbouring country is nothing new and that it has been part of its State policy for a long time.

Chinese cos: Scores of CAs, company secretaries, cost accountants under lens

Chinese cos: Scores of CAs, company secretaries, cost accountants under lens

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

Scores of chartered accountants, company secretaries and cost accountants are currently under the regulatory scanner for alleged violations of the companies law with respect to setting up of certain Chinese companies and their subsidiaries in India, according to officials. The apex bodies of chartered accountants and company secretaries, ICAI and ICSI, have together received around 400 complaints on the issue and necessary actions have been initiated. The Institute of Cost Accountants of India has also initiated action against some of their members in the matter.

China 'firmly opposes external interference' in Maldives

China 'firmly opposes external interference' in Maldives

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'The two sides agree to continue firmly supporting each other in safeguarding their respective core interests,' a joint statement issued at the end of Muizzu's talks with Chinese leaders said.

10 laws that changed how India does business

10 laws that changed how India does business

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Experts consider Sebi's takeover code in its present form to be on a par with any foreign code governing public mergers and acquisitions.

MPs need govt nod for accepting foreign hospitality: RS fresh guidelines

MPs need govt nod for accepting foreign hospitality: RS fresh guidelines

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

e of them requires MPs to follow the norms including the Code of Ethics, which mandates them not to take gifts that may interfere with honest and impartial discharge of their official duties.

Want to ace the law exam? Let 2018's toppers tell you how

Want to ace the law exam? Let 2018's toppers tell you how

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Aman Garg, 17 Devansh Kaushik, 17 and Anmol Gupta, 18 share their success journey.

Doval highlights increasing rivalries in Indian Ocean at maritime security meet

Doval highlights increasing rivalries in Indian Ocean at maritime security meet

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Thursday called for seamless coordination among various agencies involved in protecting India's maritime interests in the face of emerging security challenges and increasing rivalries and competitions in the Indian Ocean.

'The biggest winners are Indian Americans'

'The biggest winners are Indian Americans'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

'This year felt different -- and was different.' 'For the first time, the Indian American voter seemed to matter.'

Stop Displaying 'Army' On Private Vehicles

Stop Displaying 'Army' On Private Vehicles

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Displaying 'ARMY' on private transport is an attempt to milk the respect and reverence that the common citizen has for a person in the armed forces, observes Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd). By writing 'ARMY' and displaying regimental insignias, we expect a few misdemeanours to be overlooked.

'Ayurveda not practicable under US malpractice law

'Ayurveda not practicable under US malpractice law

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

Lack of scientific evidence in the system of Ayurvedic medicine makes it difficult for the institution to be practised in the US, given the strong malpractice law in the country, the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) has said.

Industry wants tougher laws against terrorists

Industry wants tougher laws against terrorists

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

Expressing shock over the terrorist attack in Mumbai claiming about 100 lives, the Indian industry on Thursday demanded tougher laws along with 'stronger and firmer' leadership to tackle terrorism.

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

What Do Indians Vote For?

What Do Indians Vote For?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

If 'development' and jobs and such things are less important to many than identity, then the BJP can dominate the discourse by stressing the largest marker of identity, which is religious nationalism, observes Aakar Patel.

Kerala govt trying to find source of Nipah outbreak

Kerala govt trying to find source of Nipah outbreak

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

After identifying the man who was the patient zero or index case of the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, the state government on Saturday began looking for the source and place from where he got infected by seeking details of his mobile tower locations.

Ammonia gas leak in fertilizer plant in Chennai; 52 hospitalised

Ammonia gas leak in fertilizer plant in Chennai; 52 hospitalised

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

A number of persons fainted after experiencing 'burning sensation' in their throat and chest. Many people who were asleep woke up in panic and scurried out of their homes and alerted neighbours and all of them soon reached the main roads unsure of what to do.

Why Did Supreme Court Strengthen UAPA?

Why Did Supreme Court Strengthen UAPA?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Reversing the burden of evidence means that the principle of innocent until proven guilty does not apply. It is exactly the opposite: Guilty as charged, until you can convince the judges of the contrary, points out Shekhar Gupta.

'Congress Backing Lalu Irked Nitish Most'

'Congress Backing Lalu Irked Nitish Most'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

At the core of Nitish Kumar's decision was a cold political calculation. He assessed that the RJD's support base was unlikely to vote for JD-U candidates in the Lok Sabha polls. He was unsure of winning even half a dozen if he stayed with the RJD and the Congress.

How to eliminate corruption? Abolish the laws

How to eliminate corruption? Abolish the laws

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

Inexplicably, the Law Minister does not realise that all these economic crimes are highly damaging to our economy and social fabric.

Institutions continue to be clouded in attacks in Tamil Nadu, but...

Institutions continue to be clouded in attacks in Tamil Nadu, but...

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The 'Raj Bhavan/Nakkeeran Gopal case', in which editor S Gopal was arrested in the morning and set free by the court in the afternoon, is not the first one where the Tamil Nadu's once-reputed police force is seen as faltering in the eye of the law, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

What is Adar Poonawalla up to?

What is Adar Poonawalla up to?

Rediff.com4 May 2021

What the UK is getting out of the Serum Institute is what India is losing. And the responsibility of the Indian State ought to have been to dictate where Serum Institute's vaccine doses should go, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Supreme Court On Article 370: A Landmark Judgment

Supreme Court On Article 370: A Landmark Judgment

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

We must heed what the CJI has said. Challenging every judgment of the central government is inviting chaos, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.