News for 'International Court of Justice'

SC to hear pleas seeking probe into Pegasus today

SC to hear pleas seeking probe into Pegasus today

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

As per the cause list uploaded on the apex court website, a bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justice Surya Kant will hear nine separate pleas on the issue related to reports of alleged snooping by government agencies on eminent citizens, politicians and scribes by using Israeli firm NSO's spyware Pegasus.

Bypolls: Big blow to SP as BJP wrests its bastions of Rampur, Azamgarh

Bypolls: Big blow to SP as BJP wrests its bastions of Rampur, Azamgarh

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

In a setback to the main opposition Samajwadi Party, the BJP wrested both Rampur and Azamgarh Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh.

Why can't mother get son's genome test report, asks Delhi HC

Why can't mother get son's genome test report, asks Delhi HC

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

The Delhi high court on Tuesday said that in case there were no guidelines issued by the Centre, it expected the city government to expeditiously consider the issue of early re-testing of international travellers who test positive for COVID-19 on arrival.

Bombay high court extends Teesta Setalvad's interim bail for two weeks

Bombay high court extends Teesta Setalvad's interim bail for two weeks

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

In a breather to social activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband, the Bombay high court on Friday granted the duo 17-day interim relief from arrest in a Central Bureau of Investigation case alleging that her company received Rs 1.8 crore from abroad without mandatory approval from Centre.

No information from Pakistan on Jadhav's condition: MEA

No information from Pakistan on Jadhav's condition: MEA

Rediff.com19 May 2017

There is also no information on what has happened to the appeal by Jadhav's mother.

No IPL matches in Maharashtra in May, says Supreme Court

No IPL matches in Maharashtra in May, says Supreme Court

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected plea of the Mumbai Cricket Association and the Maharashtra Cricket Association against the Bombay high court's order to shift the Indian Premier League matches out of drought-hit Maharashtra.

Pak envoy meets Sushma, no talks on Jadhav

Pak envoy meets Sushma, no talks on Jadhav

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

Pak Foreign Office issued a statement after reports in media claimed that Swaraj asked Mahmood to drop all charges against Jadhav and send him back for any progress in bilateral ties.

AIFF website hacked

AIFF website hacked

Rediff.com10 May 2017

The All India Football Federation's (AIFF) website on Tuesday was hacked by an anonymous group called 'Zero Cool'.

Supreme Court: Throw out CSK, Royals from IPL; make Gavaskar BCCI chief

Supreme Court: Throw out CSK, Royals from IPL; make Gavaskar BCCI chief

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

The Supreme Court suggested that Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals must be barred from the Indian Premier League, it was reported on Thursday. The Apex Court further proposed that Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar must be made BCCI president and take over from N Srinivasan.

AFSPA: Repeal Won't Change Anything

AFSPA: Repeal Won't Change Anything

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

The army has been left to do justice to itself for crimes it is accused of committing against civilians. As a force inside the government, obviously it will want that there be no intrusion into what they do, points out Aakar Patel.

Democracy at stake, things not in order: 4 SC judges meet press for 1st time

Democracy at stake, things not in order: 4 SC judges meet press for 1st time

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Justices Madan B Lokur, Kurien Joseph, Ranjan Gogoi and Jasti Chelameswar addressed the press conference on the lawns of Justice Chelameswar's official residence.

EC ignores organisation, follows 2 new tests to hand over Shiv Sena to Shinde

EC ignores organisation, follows 2 new tests to hand over Shiv Sena to Shinde

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The Election Commission on Friday recognised the Eknath Shinde-led faction as the real Shiv Sena and ordered allocation of the "bow and arrow" poll symbol to it.

Operation Westend: Jaya Jaitley gets 4-yr jail, HC stays sentence

Operation Westend: Jaya Jaitley gets 4-yr jail, HC stays sentence

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Jaitley and two others were held guilty of corruption in a 2000-01 case related to a purported defence deal. Special CBI Judge Virender Bhat also awarded four-year jail terms to Jaitley's former party colleague Gopal Pacherwal and Major General S P Murgai (retd) in the case.

ICJ verdict in Kulbhushan Jadhav case on July 17

ICJ verdict in Kulbhushan Jadhav case on July 17

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

India approached the ICJ in May 2017 against Pakistan for denying consular access to Jadhav.

Pakistani army court sentences Kulbhushan Jadhav to death

Pakistani army court sentences Kulbhushan Jadhav to death

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Jadhav was 'arrested' on March 3 last year by Pakistan security officials in Balochistan.

Obama nominates Indian American for district court judge

Obama nominates Indian American for district court judge

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

United States President Barack Obama on Thursday nominated Indian American Manish S Shah to serve on the United States District Courts judgeship for the Northern District of Illinois.

HC dismisses Kerala govt plea against leasing TVM airport to Adani

HC dismisses Kerala govt plea against leasing TVM airport to Adani

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

The Kerala high court on Monday dismissed petitions filed by Kerala government and others challenging the Centre's decision to lease Thiruvananthapuram international airport to Adani Enterprises.

How soon will Kulbhushan Jadhav return?

How soon will Kulbhushan Jadhav return?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

'If the series of instances in the recent past are taken into account -- guns falling silent on the border; vastly reduced cross-border infiltration into J&K; positive approach to meeting Indian demands on the Kartarpur Sahib pilgrimage; resumption of overflight for Indian aircraft; visible disinterest in rhetoric and so on -- Commander Jadhav may see better days in a conceivable future,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Mob attacks temple in Pakistan's Punjab, damages idols

Mob attacks temple in Pakistan's Punjab, damages idols

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

India summoned the Pakistani charge d'affaires in New Delhi and lodged a firm protest, expressing grave concerns at this reprehensible incident and the continued attacks on the freedom of religion of the minority communities and their places of religious worship in Pakistan.

Russia's crimes in Ukraine no different from those by IS, Zelenskyy tells UNSC

Russia's crimes in Ukraine no different from those by IS, Zelenskyy tells UNSC

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the UN Security Council on Tuesday that the atrocities committed by Russian troops are no different from terrorists like the Islamic State extremists as he demanded immediate action to bring the Kremlin's forces to justice for "war crimes".

Dec 16 gang rape: Court completes prosecution evidence

Dec 16 gang rape: Court completes prosecution evidence

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

A Delhi court on Monday completed recording of the evidence of prosecution witnesses in the December 16 gangrape case with the investigating officer, saying she had arrested accused after the incident was reported.

'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.

Butt, Asif set for appeal hearing at CAS

Butt, Asif set for appeal hearing at CAS

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Pakistan's disgraced former captain Salman Butt left for Switzerland on Tuesday along with ex-teammate Mohammad Asif to attend the international Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) appeal hearing against the spot-fixing ban on the duo.

1,700 more fast track courts to be set up

1,700 more fast track courts to be set up

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

Law Minister H R Bhardwaj told delegates that the Centre also plans to introduce a bill in Parliament to set up mobile rural courts known as 'Gram Nyayalayas' to make justice available at doorsteps to people in villages.

ICJ to decide Kulbhushan Jadhav's fate today

ICJ to decide Kulbhushan Jadhav's fate today

Rediff.com18 May 2017

According to government sources, the international court will give its verdict around 3.30 pm on Thursday.

HC dismisses Future's plea for termination of Amazon case

HC dismisses Future's plea for termination of Amazon case

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

The Delhi high court on Tuesday dismissed the pleas moved by Future Group companies seeking a direction to the arbitration tribunal, which is adjudicating on Amazon's objections against their deal with Reliance, to take a decision on their application for the termination of the arbitration proceedings before moving any further. "Both the petitions are dismissed," said Justice Amit Bansal, who had reserved the order on the petitions filed by Future Coupons Private Limited (FCPL) and Future Retail Limited (FRL) on January 3. The judge said the orders would be uploaded on the website of the high court shortly.

US court to hear arguments against Sonia in 1984 riots case

US court to hear arguments against Sonia in 1984 riots case

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

The lawsuit alleges that Gandhi shielded and protected the perpetrators of the anti-Sikh riots.

Army assures support to Capt Saurabh Kalia's parents

Army assures support to Capt Saurabh Kalia's parents

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

Army chief General Bikram Singh on Thursday said the Army fully supports the parents of Kargil hero Capt Saurabh Kalia, who was captured by the Pakistan Army in 1999 and subjected to brutal torture, in pursuing their son's case at International Court of Justice at Hague.

Pak directs its HC in Delhi to issue visas to Jadhav's family

Pak directs its HC in Delhi to issue visas to Jadhav's family

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The Foreign Office sources said that adequate security measures will be taken for complete safety of Jadhav's family.

Three members to represent BCCI at ICC meeting, says Supreme Court

Three members to represent BCCI at ICC meeting, says Supreme Court

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stated that the three-member panel of Vikram Limaye, Amitabh Choudhary and Anirudh Chowdhury will represent the Board of Control for Cricket in India at the International Cricket Council's meeting, starting in Dubai, on Thursday.

India rejects Pak's offer of conditional consular access to Jadhav

India rejects Pak's offer of conditional consular access to Jadhav

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

India's communication to Pakistan on Thursday made clear its position that the consular access must be 'unimpeded'

Kerala love jihad: SC wants woman in court on Nov 27, says consent is prime

Kerala love jihad: SC wants woman in court on Nov 27, says consent is prime

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

The bench asked senior advocate Shyam Divan, representing the father of the woman, to ensure that she is produced that day for interaction with the bench, which is likely to ascertain her mental stage and whether she had given free consent to the marriage.

Four get death for serial blasts at Modi's 2013 Patna rally

Four get death for serial blasts at Modi's 2013 Patna rally

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Special NIA judge Gurvinder Singh Mehrotra, who had on October 27 pronounced the nine guilty, also sentenced two other accused to life imprisonment, besides awarding 10 years rigorous imprisonment to as many and seven years in jail to another convict.

Indian F1 Grand Prix to go ahead despite court hearing

Indian F1 Grand Prix to go ahead despite court hearing

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Indian Grand Prix organisers have confirmed that Sunday's race will go ahead even though the country's top court has agreed to hear a petition on Friday seeking its cancellation over tax issues.

What was the need for Jadhav to be tried by a military court?

What was the need for Jadhav to be tried by a military court?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Pakistan's military courts have gained a disrepute for not being transparent and violating all provisions of a fair trial.

How BCCI chief Thakur was pushed on the backfoot by Supreme Court

How BCCI chief Thakur was pushed on the backfoot by Supreme Court

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court bench comprising of Chief Justice T S Thakur and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud warned if there is a false statement given by BCCI office bearers on affidavit, then perjury or contempt proceedings could be initiated.

Third arbitrator appointed in Vodafone tax row

Third arbitrator appointed in Vodafone tax row

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf of the International Court of Justice is appointed as the 3rd arbitrator in Voda tax row.

SC registrars, ex-judge on Pegasus radar: Report

SC registrars, ex-judge on Pegasus radar: Report

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Counsels for AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam accused Christian Michel and fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi were also the potential targets of Israeli spyware Pegasus.

'Pakistani players not welcome for Pro Kabaddi League'

'Pakistani players not welcome for Pro Kabaddi League'

Rediff.com22 May 2017

The government made it clear that it will not allow Pakistani players to compete in the Pro Kabaddi League, slated for next month, unless the neighbouring country stops 'sponsoring terrorism'.

Volcker probe authority gets more teeth

Volcker probe authority gets more teeth

Rediff.com11 Nov 2005

The terms of reference were notified in the gazette through a resolution.