News for 'International Court of Justice'

I decided to take revenge: Father of minor wrestler

I decided to take revenge: Father of minor wrestler

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The father of the minor wrestler said that they deliberately filed a false complaint against WFI chief because they wanted to get back at him.

Future-RIL deal: HC junks FRL plea, seeks Amazon's response

Future-RIL deal: HC junks FRL plea, seeks Amazon's response

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The Delhi high court on Friday declined Future Group's plea for stay on an arbitration tribunal order refusing to interfere with the Emergency Award (EA) which restrained it from going ahead with the Rs 24,731 crore merger deal with Reliance Retail. Justice Suresh Kumar Kait sought response from US-based e-commerce giant Amazon which had challenged the merger before the Singapore arbitration tribunal under SIAC, and listed the appeals by Future Coupons Pvt Ltd (FCPL) and Future Retail Ltd (FRL) for further hearing on January 4. Senior counsel Harish Salve, appearing for FRL, urged the court to pass an interim order clarifying that an earlier order passed by the Supreme Court - which stayed all proceedings in relation to the enforcement of the EA - would remain in force despite the subsequent order passed by the duly constituted arbitration tribunal.

ICJ ruling on Jadhav: Maha village erupts in joy

ICJ ruling on Jadhav: Maha village erupts in joy

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

People in Jadhav's native Javli village in Satara district condemned Pakistan and demanded immediate release of the retired Indian Navy officer sentenced to death by a Pakistan army court on alleged 'espionage' charges.

Govt proposes to end CoA mandate in SC application, accepts all FIFA demands

Govt proposes to end CoA mandate in SC application, accepts all FIFA demands

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The government in its application has virtually accepted all the demands made by the FIFA

Batra resigns as FIH president, gives up IOC membership

Batra resigns as FIH president, gives up IOC membership

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Veteran sports administrator Narinder Batra quit his positions as International Hockey Federation president and also gave up IOC membership, hours after CBI conducted multiple raids at his residence and offices in New Delhi and Jammu.

SC refuses to refer to larger bench pleas against HC's Vanniyar quota order

SC refuses to refer to larger bench pleas against HC's Vanniyar quota order

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

A bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao and B R Gavai said it has perused the judgments submitted and was of the view that the issue does not need consideration by a larger bench.

Pakistan allows Jadhav to meet wife, mother on Christmas day

Pakistan allows Jadhav to meet wife, mother on Christmas day

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Jadhav was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court in April on charges of espionage and terrorism.

Discontent among MLAs not enough for governor to call trust vote, says SC

Discontent among MLAs not enough for governor to call trust vote, says SC

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Calling for a trust vote merely on the ground of differences between MLAs of a ruling party can topple an elected government, the Supreme Court observed on Wednesday, adding that the governor of a state cannot lend his office to effectuate a particular result.

Apex court asks Vodafone to respond to I-T dept

Apex court asks Vodafone to respond to I-T dept

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

A bench headed by Justice S B Sinha refused to hear the Vodafone plea that had challenged the Bombay high court judgment, which on December 3 last year had dismissed a petition by Vodafone International Holdings BV, contesting a showcause notice by the I-T department. Vodafone, Netherlands-based company, had bought a 67 per cent stake in Hutchison Essar from Hutchison Telecom International in February 2007 for $11.2 billion.

HC refuses to intervene in Jadhav's case, says Centre taking steps to secure his release

HC refuses to intervene in Jadhav's case, says Centre taking steps to secure his release

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

A bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice Anu Malhotra said the government was best placed to take a decision and safeguard the life and liberty of its citizens.

'We have no policy to kill our enemies'

'We have no policy to kill our enemies'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

'Countries like Israel said openly that they will hunt people down. We have no such policy.' 'We have always been following the legal process of getting them (people wanted by India) through extradition.'

Sushil Kumar to approach WFI, larger bench of High Court

Sushil Kumar to approach WFI, larger bench of High Court

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

His plea for selection trial dismissed by the Delhi High Court, double Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar will again approach the Wrestling Federation of India and then a larger bench of the same HC in his quest for competing at the Rio Olympics before deciding on whether to challenge the verdict in the Supreme Court.

Cairns cleared by UK court after perjury trial 'Hell'

Cairns cleared by UK court after perjury trial 'Hell'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Former New Zealand cricket captain Chris Cairns was cleared by a London court on Monday of perjury and perverting the course of justice relating to a libel case three years ago.

'A lot of Israeli soldiers will lose their lives'

'A lot of Israeli soldiers will lose their lives'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

'Hamas is going to be prepared. There will be booby traps and tunnels; it's going to be door to door fighting.'

Pak violated Jadhav's basic human rights: Indian judge on ICJ

Pak violated Jadhav's basic human rights: Indian judge on ICJ

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Pakistan violated Kulbhushan Jadhav's basic human rights by not allowing India consular access to him, Justice Dalveer Bhandari, the Indian judge on the International Court of Justice bench, said in his declaration in the case.

Kishanganga verdict sets things right: Pak

Kishanganga verdict sets things right: Pak

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Kamal Majidulla, special assistant to the prime minister on water issues, claimed that the neutral expert's verdict of 2007 on the Baglihar project was a "travesty of justice" and an "inversion of the Indus Waters Treaty" that allocated three Western rivers to Pakistan.

High Court questions FSSAI on food sample testing

High Court questions FSSAI on food sample testing

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

FSSAI assured the court that all requirements under the Act shall be complied with fully.

SC orders arbitration to resume over Future's merger with Reliance Retail

SC orders arbitration to resume over Future's merger with Reliance Retail

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday took note of the consent of US e-commerce major Amazon and Future group and ordered the resumption of arbitral proceedings before the SIAC tribunal over Future Retail's merger deal to the tune of Rs 24,500 crore with Reliance Retail Ltd.

No HC stay on decision permitting Sikhs to carry kirpans on domestic flights

No HC stay on decision permitting Sikhs to carry kirpans on domestic flights

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

The bench asked the respondents to file their response to the petition which seeks the constitution of a committee to examine 'workable solutions' to ensure that a kirpan permitted to be carried on the flight is 'appropriately designed and crafted' and does not have a blade length beyond 4 cm.

UK anthropologist moves Delhi HC against denial of entry, deportation in March

UK anthropologist moves Delhi HC against denial of entry, deportation in March

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

An anthropologist and academician from the United Kingdom involved in research on fishing communities in Kerala on Monday approached the Delhi high court against denial of entry into India and his deportation upon arrival at Thiruvananthapuram airport earlier this year.

'Unconstitutional': Madras HC quashes 10.5% Vanniyar quota

'Unconstitutional': Madras HC quashes 10.5% Vanniyar quota

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

The Madurai bench of the Madras high court on Monday issued an order terming the 10.5 per cent internal reservation for the Vanniyars community in Tamil Nadu as 'unconstitutional.'

US court issues summons to Modi in 2002 Gujarat riots case

US court issues summons to Modi in 2002 Gujarat riots case

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in the United States, a court has issued summons against him, a copy of which is available with Rediff.com, for his role in the 2002 Gujarat riots case when he was the chief minister of the state.

Amazon-Future case: SC sets aside Delhi HC orders, remands cases back for fresh decision

Amazon-Future case: SC sets aside Delhi HC orders, remands cases back for fresh decision

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

The Supreme Court Tuesday set aside three Delhi high court orders including the refusal to grant a stay on the final arbitral award which had restrained Future Retail Ltd from going ahead with its Rs 24,731 crore merger deal with Reliance Retail and ordered fresh adjudication. In a major relief to Future group, a bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana also set aside the high court's order of February 2 last year, by which it had directed Future Retail Ltd (FRL) to maintain status quo in relation to the merger deal. The March 18 order of the high court, upholding the EA's award and imposing a cost of Rs 20 lakh on it as well as its directors, has also been set aside.

CJI is 'master of roster', has ultimate authority to allocate cases: SC

CJI is 'master of roster', has ultimate authority to allocate cases: SC

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

A bench of justices A K Sikri and Ashok Bhushan in their separate but concurring verdicts noted that being the senior-most judge, the CJI is empowered to exercise 'leadership" on the court and in this role, he is expected to be the "spokesperson and representative" of the judiciary in its dealings with the executive, the government and the community.

Meet the 3 experts appointed by SC in Pegasus probe

Meet the 3 experts appointed by SC in Pegasus probe

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Three experts on cyber security, digital forensics, networks and hardware were roped in by the Supreme Court on Wednesday to "enquire, investigate and determine" whether Pegasus spyware was used for snooping on citizens and their probe would be monitored by former apex court judge R V Raveendran.

No irregularity, illegality in Asthana's appointment as Delhi CP, says HC

No irregularity, illegality in Asthana's appointment as Delhi CP, says HC

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The Delhi high court on Tuesday dismissed a PIL challenging the appointment of Gujarat-cadre IPS officer Rakesh Asthana as city police commissioner.

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.

HC expresses displeasure over targeting of Manika by TTFI

HC expresses displeasure over targeting of Manika by TTFI

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

The high court had on September 23 stayed the TTFI's rule mandating compulsory attendance at the National Coaching Camp for selection in international events and had asked the Centre to conduct an inquiry into Batra's complaint against the sports body. On Friday, the court was informed by the Centre's counsel Apoorv Kurup that the enquiry report was ready and the judge asked them to file it in a sealed cover before it.

Pak police claims to have arrested Indian national for 'spying'

Pak police claims to have arrested Indian national for 'spying'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Police said the accused, identified as Raju Lakshman, was arrested on Wednesday from Rakhi Gaj area of Dera Ghazi Khan district, some 400-km from Lahore.

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.

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.

'Attack on migrants': Team of Bihar officials leaves for Tamil Nadu

'Attack on migrants': Team of Bihar officials leaves for Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, replying to queries from journalists in Patna, said the decision to send the team was taken after deliberations that took place over a couple of days.

'Virtual hearing of cases is an excellent development'

'Virtual hearing of cases is an excellent development'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

'Coupled with e-filing procedures it would really enhance the ability of the judiciary to provide speedier justice.'

Pak SC orders reconstruction of vandalised Hindu temple

Pak SC orders reconstruction of vandalised Hindu temple

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The apex court, which took notice of the attack and ordered the local authorities to appear before the court on January 5, also directed the board to submit in court details of all functional and non-functional temples and gurdwaras across Pakistan, Dawn newspaper reported.

SC dismisses Deshmukh's plea for records of PE report in graft case

SC dismisses Deshmukh's plea for records of PE report in graft case

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

The Supreme Court on Thursday junked a plea filed by former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh seeking records, including file notings and internal correspondence, of the preliminary enquiry report in the corruption case, saying "should we entertain this because he has been a minister."

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.

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'.

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.

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.

3-member committee to probe Batra's match-fixing claim

3-member committee to probe Batra's match-fixing claim

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Justice Rekha Palli, who was hearing Batra's petition alleging that the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) was carrying out its selection processes in a non-transparent manner and targeting certain individuals such as herself, said that based on the committee's report, she would consider the issue of appointing an administrator to run the national sports body.