News for 'International Court of Justice'

ICJ sets February 2019 for hearing Kulbhushan Jadhav's case: Report

ICJ sets February 2019 for hearing Kulbhushan Jadhav's case: Report

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Jadhav, 47, was sentenced to death by the military court in April last year.

FIR under POCSO Act against WFI chief Brij Bhushan

FIR under POCSO Act against WFI chief Brij Bhushan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

The Delhi Police on Friday registered two FIRs in connection with sexual harassment allegations levelled by women wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

After drubbing at ICJ, Pak to form new team of lawyers to defend its case

After drubbing at ICJ, Pak to form new team of lawyers to defend its case

Rediff.com19 May 2017

The announcement by Sartaj Aziz came amid criticism by experts and opposition leaders over the government's handling of the case at the International Court of Justice.

Supreme Court removes BCCI chief Thakur, secretary Shirke

Supreme Court removes BCCI chief Thakur, secretary Shirke

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court on Monday removed Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur, while secretary Ajay Shirke was also removed from his post.

Court directs police to further probe Major Gogoi case

Court directs police to further probe Major Gogoi case

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

The court said it appears that the 'investigation in the matter has been conducted in a very casual manner without ascertaining the real facts'.

Day after Namibian cheetah dies, SC seeks task force experts' qualification

Day after Namibian cheetah dies, SC seeks task force experts' qualification

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Vikram Nath asked the Centre to furnish details of the experts in the task force who specialise in cheetah management, their experience and qualification within two weeks.

London ex-teacher paid money to have children in India sexually abused

London ex-teacher paid money to have children in India sexually abused

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

A former deputy head teacher of a London primary school has pleaded guilty to paying and instructing teenagers in India to abuse younger children.

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Billionaire Anil Agarwal's mining group Vedanta on Monday said it has withdrawn cases in the Delhi high court as well as before an international arbitration tribunal to settle a Rs 20,495 crore retrospective tax dispute with the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.

Hijab verdict today; schools shut in K'taka district

Hijab verdict today; schools shut in K'taka district

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

In view of the high court verdict, the Kalaburagi district administration has imposed Section 144 effective from 8 pm Monday till 6 am on March 19.

Why HAF wants international probe into Sri Lankan war crimes

Why HAF wants international probe into Sri Lankan war crimes

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Hindu American Foundation: 'As an organisation that works on issues affecting Hindu minorities... in the civil war although all groups were affected, Hindu temples and Hindu institutions were disproportionately affected, and Hindus continue to be affected.' Sri Lanka's Ambassador to the United States Prasad Kariyawasam: 'Assume that Sri Lanka is referred to the ICC through the UN Security Council -- which will never happen because Sri Lanka has enough clout to block it. But assume it is. Still, the ICC cannot handle it because retrospectively they don't have jurisdiction.'

Sarita Devi's suspension: Delhi High Court seeks Boxing India's response

Sarita Devi's suspension: Delhi High Court seeks Boxing India's response

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The Delhi high court on Wednesday sought a response from Boxing India on a plea challenging International Boxing Association's (AIBA) decision to suspend boxer Sarita Devi for refusing to accept the bronze medal at the Asian Games in South Korea.

Lawful surveillance data destroyed every 6 months, govt tells HC

Lawful surveillance data destroyed every 6 months, govt tells HC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The matter came up before Justice Subramonium Prasad who listed it for hearing on October 16.

Pak says Jadhav won't get 2nd consular access

Pak says Jadhav won't get 2nd consular access

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Pakistan had first offered the consular access to Jadhav on August 2 but India had insisted that the consular access should be 'effective and unhindered'.

SC backs PMLA, says money laundering promotes terrorism, drug trafficking

SC backs PMLA, says money laundering promotes terrorism, drug trafficking

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court said on Wednesday that money laundering is a "heinous" crime which not only affects the social and economic fabric of a nation but also tends to promote other serious offences like terrorism and drug trafficking.

Pak 'processing' visa applications of Jadhav's wife, mother

Pak 'processing' visa applications of Jadhav's wife, mother

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesman Mohammad Faisal confirmed in a tweet that Jadhav's family had applied for visas.

Pak may not accept ICJ's jurisdiction in Jadhav's case: Report

Pak may not accept ICJ's jurisdiction in Jadhav's case: Report

Rediff.com13 May 2017

In the briefing, it was stated that Pakistan does not accept the international court's jurisdiction to order the state of Pakistan on issues that involve its national stability.

Pegasus: Fresh plea in SC seeks probe into 2017 India-Israel deal

Pegasus: Fresh plea in SC seeks probe into 2017 India-Israel deal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

The media report claiming India bought Pegasus spyware as part of a $2 billion defence deal with Israel in 2017 has triggered a major controversy with the Opposition alleging that the government indulged in illegal snooping that amounted to 'treason'.

Days after Veep's criticism, CJI hails basic structure doctrine

Days after Veep's criticism, CJI hails basic structure doctrine

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

The remarks by the CJI came against the backdrop of the recent remarks by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar who questioned the landmark 1973 Kesavananda Bharati case verdict that gave the basic structure doctrine.

Will appoint a neutral person to run IOA: SC

Will appoint a neutral person to run IOA: SC

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The IOC had also stated that its Executive Board reserves the right to take any further action at any stage of the process depending on how the situation develops.

He's a spy, not a businessman: Pakistan at ICJ in Kulbhushan Jadhav's case

He's a spy, not a businessman: Pakistan at ICJ in Kulbhushan Jadhav's case

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Pakistan's lawyer Khawar Qureshi also alleged that Jadhav was an "instrument of India's official policy of terror".

Govt agrees to set up experts panel, SC to hear plea on Adani row on Friday

Govt agrees to set up experts panel, SC to hear plea on Adani row on Friday

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The Centre has no objection to a proposal for setting up a panel of domain experts to look into strengthening the regulatory mechanisms for the stock market, the Supreme Court was told on Monday while it was hearing pleas relating to the Adani stocks rout after the Hindenburg report.

Kerala doctor killing: HC warns police as medicos intensify stir

Kerala doctor killing: HC warns police as medicos intensify stir

Rediff.com11 May 2023

A special bench of Justices Devan Ramachandran and Kauser Edappagath directed the State Police Chief to come out with a new set of protocols for ensuring security of the doctors and other healthcare professionals in all government hospitals in the state.

Elected govt presumed to enjoy majority, says SC in Shiv Sena case

Elected govt presumed to enjoy majority, says SC in Shiv Sena case

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The Supreme Court said on Thursday that once a government is democratically elected in accordance with law, there is a presumption that it enjoys the confidence of the house and there must exist some objective material to dislodge this presumption.

SC asks CBI to embrace change in privacy plea over e-devices' seizure

SC asks CBI to embrace change in privacy plea over e-devices' seizure

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The world has changed and the CBI should also, the Supreme Court observed on Monday while hearing a plea seeking guidelines for probe agencies on seizure, examination and preservation of personal digital and electronic devices and their contents.

Bhima Koregaon Commission Term Expires

Bhima Koregaon Commission Term Expires

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

If an extension is granted, the Commission's next hearing will be a long one: From October 16-28, so as to complete the cross-examination of all remaining witnesses.

54 prisoners of 1971 war still in Pak jails! HC writes to Centre

54 prisoners of 1971 war still in Pak jails! HC writes to Centre

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

The Gujarat high court on Friday directed the Union of India to approach the International Court of Justice within two months for the release of 54 1971 prisoners of war languishing in Pakistani jails.

Wrestlers spend night on footpath; seek national backing

Wrestlers spend night on footpath; seek national backing

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Wrestlers threaten Supreme COurt action over sexual harassment allegations against WFI President

Trial by Fire Review: Gripping

Trial by Fire Review: Gripping

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

What works for Trial By Fire is Rajshri Deshpande's and Abhay Deol's portrayal of the distraught parents who struggled and toiled for justice for over two decades, observes Utkarsh Mishra.

SC postpones AIFF elections by one week

SC postpones AIFF elections by one week

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

SC hands back AIFF's day-to-day management to federation's administration

BJP's Shazia moves SC for uniform alimony code for all faiths

BJP's Shazia moves SC for uniform alimony code for all faiths

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shazia Ilmi on Friday moved the Supreme Court seeking direction to the Centre to formulate a standardised uniform common code (UCC) for grant of alimony and maintenance to obviate hindrances caused by diverse set of personal laws prescribed by different religions.

Pannun 'Plot': 'US and India have bent backward...'

Pannun 'Plot': 'US and India have bent backward...'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

'...to prevent this episode from disrupting ongoing cooperation.' 'The discovery of this plot had the potential to derail much of what has been achieved in the relationship during this administration's tenure -- I don't think that fact has been sufficiently appreciated in India.'

Eknath Shinde could not have become CM if speaker had disqualified him: SC

Eknath Shinde could not have become CM if speaker had disqualified him: SC

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde could not have been sworn in as the chief minister of Maharashtra if the assembly speaker was not restrained from deciding the disqualification petitions pending against 39 MLAs, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday.

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.

Saurabh Kalia: SC notice to Centre on father's plea

Saurabh Kalia: SC notice to Centre on father's plea

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to Centre on Kargil hero Saurabh Kalia's father's plea to take up his son's torture case at International Court of Justice.

'Pakistan realises it is no longer business as usual'

'Pakistan realises it is no longer business as usual'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'Their deteriorating economic and international situation is also responsible for being more reasonable.'

Srinivasan cannot represent BCCI in ICC meeting, says Supreme Court

Srinivasan cannot represent BCCI in ICC meeting, says Supreme Court

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Narayanswami Srinivasan cannot represent the Board at the International Cricket Council's meeting next week as he has been held guilty of conflict of interest, the Supreme Court said.

Want Indian lawyer to represent Jadhav in Pak: MEA

Want Indian lawyer to represent Jadhav in Pak: MEA

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

India has been demanding "unimpeded" consular access to Jadhav as mandated by the International Court of Justice .

Mumbai attacks: Pak court directs Saeed to establish case

Mumbai attacks: Pak court directs Saeed to establish case

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

A Pakistani court on Friday directed Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Saeed to establish his case that the government should defend him in a US lawsuit filed by relatives of Jewish victims of the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

Sarabjit's family to approach ICJ

Sarabjit's family to approach ICJ

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

The family of Sarabjit Singh, who is on death row and lodged in a Pakistani jail since 1991, will move the International Court of Justice for his release.

SC quashes 10.5% reservation for Vanniyars in Tamil Nadu

SC quashes 10.5% reservation for Vanniyars in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the 10.5 per cent reservation provided to Vanniyars, a Most Backward Community (MBC) in Tamil Nadu, in government jobs and admission to educational institutions.