News for 'Judge Joshi'

Claim of devotee can't be adverse to deity: SC in Ayodhya case

Claim of devotee can't be adverse to deity: SC in Ayodhya case

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

"Suppose the suit of Ram Lalla goes then you have no independent claim... You can't survive if the deity does not survive."

Non-bailable warrants against gutka barons, Dawood

Non-bailable warrants against gutka barons, Dawood

Rediff.com27 Feb 2006

The Special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act court Monday issued non-bailable warrants against gutka barons J M Joshi, Rasiklal Dhariwal and Pakistan-based Dawood Ibrahim and his brother Anees.

Drishyam Director Nishikant Kamat passes away

Drishyam Director Nishikant Kamat passes away

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Nishikant Kamat, who was undergoing treatment in Hyderabad, passed away on August 17. He was 50.

Trial in Babri masjid demolition case too nearing end

Trial in Babri masjid demolition case too nearing end

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

On October 5, 2019, the sessions court hearing the matter had said that as per Supreme Court orders, all evidence has to be presented before December 24, 2019, which would be the last working day.

Salman breaks down in court after verdict

Salman breaks down in court after verdict

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

As his lawyers scrambled around to finish the legal formalities, Khan was seen reclining against the wall and humming a song.

Amit Shah calls BJP's Yeddyurappa most corrupt; Congress has a field day

Amit Shah calls BJP's Yeddyurappa "most corrupt"; Congress has a field day

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi tweeted, "Gifted to us by the BJP president, our campaign in Karnataka is off to a fabulous start. He says Yeddyurappa ran the most corrupt Government ever... True."

Governor bound by cabinet's advice, say legal experts

Governor bound by cabinet's advice, say legal experts

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The Governor has no discretion and at best he can confer with the chief minister for change of date to hold the session.

Babri trial: Uma Bharti in court accuses Cong of framing her

Babri trial: Uma Bharti in court accuses Cong of framing her

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The 61-year-old saffron clad BJP leader is the 19th accused to depose before the court in the over 27-year-old case. 13 other alleged accused, including former deputy prime minister LK Advani and senior BJP leaders MM Joshi and Kalyan Singh are yet to be examined at this stage.

SC rejects pleas seeking probe into R Day violence

SC rejects pleas seeking probe into R Day violence

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court Wednesday refused to entertain pleas seeking time-bound probe, including by an apex court-appointed commission, into the tractor rally violence in the national capital on the Republic Day saying the government is already inquiring the matter and the Prime Minister has stated that law will take its own course.

Salman absolved of charge of not helping the victims

Salman absolved of charge of not helping the victims

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

A mob had gathered after the accident and the situation led the actor to leave the place, said Justice A R Joshi in the judgement.

Babri Masjid case: Another accused gets bail

Babri Masjid case: Another accused gets bail

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The special court is hearing the 1992 demolition cases, including the one against BJP leaders L K Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi and Uma Bharti.

Goa govt seeks retrial in Tejpal case; cites court's observations

Goa govt seeks retrial in Tejpal case; cites court's observations

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

The Goa government in its appeal before the Bombay high court against journalist Tarun Tejpal's acquittal in a rape case said it was a fit case for retrial, citing the trial court's lack of understanding of a victim's post-trauma behaviour and censuring of her character.

SC questions use of deaths on border to seek votes

SC questions use of deaths on border to seek votes

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

The apex court is hearing its two-decade-old 'Hindutva' judgement for an authoritative pronouncement on electoral law categorising misuse of religion for electoral gains as "corrupt practice".

MPSC member arrested in answer-paper scam

MPSC member arrested in answer-paper scam

Rediff.com9 Jun 2003

The Anti-Corruption Bureau says Saili Joshi is a prime accused in the scam.

Remembering Dingko Singh

Remembering Dingko Singh

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'He was not the hit and run kind of a boxer, but a very intelligent boxer.' 'His presence of mind in the ring brought him glory in many international tournaments.'

Should Women Fight Wars?

Should Women Fight Wars?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Should we be exposing our women volunteers to the barbarity of actual combat?

Is India for Hindus only, Bombay HC asks Nagpur civic body

Is India for Hindus only, Bombay HC asks Nagpur civic body

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Expressing anguish over the move to recite "Hanuman chalisa" at an AIDS awareness programme, the Bombay high court has asked the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled Nagpur Municipal Corporation if, according to it, "India is for Hindus only".

Cannot pass order on PM biopic at this stage: SC

Cannot pass order on PM biopic at this stage: SC

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

The apex court said it will hear the matter on Tuesday and possibly can pass an order if the petitioner brings on record that what the film depicts is highly objectionable.

HC grants bail to Shiney Ahuja in rape case

HC grants bail to Shiney Ahuja in rape case

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

The actor has been asked not to leave the country without prior permission.

3 decades after Sikh massacre, 2 victims to get compensation

3 decades after Sikh massacre, 2 victims to get compensation

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Justice S C Sharma passed the order on August 17 while hearing the petitions filed by Surjeet Singh (67) and Sharan Singh (68).

'Muslims have retreated into themselves'

'Muslims have retreated into themselves'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'It's like the BJP is mocking people: Do what you want, we'll still win.'

CBI files petition in Babri mosque case

CBI files petition in Babri mosque case

Rediff.com24 Feb 2003

It has sought permission to begin prosecution proceedings against Deputy Prime Minister Advani, Union minister M M Joshi and 19 others.

Justice Rajendra Babu sworn in as CJI

Justice Rajendra Babu sworn in as CJI

Rediff.com2 May 2004

Justice Babu is the 34th Chief Justice of independent India. He will hold the office only for 31 days as he is due to retire on June 1.

Goa court acquits journalist Tarun Tejpal of rape charges

Goa court acquits journalist Tarun Tejpal of rape charges

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Tejpal, former Tehelka editor-in-chief, was accused of sexually assaulting the colleague inside the elevator of a luxury hotel in Goa in 2013.

What led the British to Leave India?

What led the British to Leave India?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Attlee said Great Britain had concluded that the Indian element of the army was no longer reliable and that Netaji's Indian National Army had demonstrated that. That had shaken the foundation on which Britain's Indian empire rested, argues Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd).

Why NIA court saw no merit in Aseemanand's confession in Mecca Masjid case

Why NIA court saw no merit in Aseemanand's confession in Mecca Masjid case

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

The court also observed that working for Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh does not make a person communal and anti-social.

Lalit Modi all set to win RCA President's post

Lalit Modi all set to win RCA President's post

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

In a major embarrassment for BCCI, former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi is set to reclaim the post of Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) President when he takes on Rampal Sharma in the state body polls on Thursday under the watchful eyes of Supreme Court-appointed observer Justice N M Kasliwal.

Coal scam: Ex-Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda awarded 3-year jail term

Coal scam: Ex-Jharkhand CM Madhu Koda awarded 3-year jail term

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

Besides the jail term, the special court also imposed a fine of Rs 25 lakh on Koda and Rs one lakh on Gupta.

View: CBI must not appeal Babri verdict

View: CBI must not appeal Babri verdict

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Challenging the verdict is a deterrent to future peace and harmony and a socially irresponsible act, argues Vivek Gumaste.

Godhra riots:Trial begins in Gulbarg massacre case

Godhra riots:Trial begins in Gulbarg massacre case

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

Trial in the Gulburg Society riot case of 2002 began in the special court in Ahmedabad with framing of charges against the accused in the incident, in which 69 persons, including former Member of Parliament Eshan Jaffery, were killed.Designated Judge B U Joshi today framed charges against 62 of the 63 accused and directed the investigating officer to submit the original document of the case in the court by August 20 -- the date for the next hearing.

Babri demolition verdict contradicts Liberhan commission

Babri demolition verdict contradicts Liberhan commission

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

The commission had rejected the theory that it was a spontaneous act by karsevaks whereas the CBI court has ruled that there was no evidence that demolition was a conspiracy.

Purohit's judicial custody extended

Purohit's judicial custody extended

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

The judicial custody of Lieutenant Colonel Shrikant Purohit, accused of being involved in the Malegaon blast, was on Monday extended till January 17 by a local court in a case relating to procuring arms license on fake documents.The army officer was produced before Judge V V Joshi after the end of his judicial custody today.The court sent Purohit in judicial remand for another 12 days, his counsel Avinash Bhide told PTI.

Arnab, wife seek pre-arrest bail in 'assault' case

Arnab, wife seek pre-arrest bail in 'assault' case

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Last week, a first information report was registered against Goswami, his wife and his son at N M Joshi Marg police station in central Mumbai for allegedly assaulting a woman police officer when a police team went to his house to arrest him in the suicide case on November 4.

Police custody for Lt Col in arms licence case

Police custody for Lt Col in arms licence case

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

Army officer Lt Col Prasad Purohit, arrested for his alleged involvement in the Malegaon blast, was on Wednesday remanded to police custody till November 29 by a court in Nashik in connection with a case of procuring an arms license using fake documents

HC issues notice to makers of PK for alleged plagiarism

HC issues notice to makers of PK for alleged plagiarism

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

The notice was isued on a novelist's plea who accused the makers of the movie of plagiarising certain portions from his Hindi book Farishta.

First Look: Ace lyricist turns villain

First Look: Ace lyricist turns villain

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

For a special filmi episode, ace lyricist Prasoon Joshi has donned the 'Prem naam hai mera' garb as everything on the show goes Bollywood -- as in, even more Bollywood than usual.

Purohit's custody extended

Purohit's custody extended

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

The judicial custody of Lt Col Prasad Purohit, an accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast, was on Monday extended till February 21 by a court in Nashik, in a case of procuring arms license on fake documents. The army officer was produced before Judge V V Joshi as his remand in the arms license case ended on Monday, Purohit's counsel Avinash Bhide told PTI.

Fodder scam: Lalu pleads for leniency; sentencing tomorrow

Fodder scam: Lalu pleads for leniency; sentencing tomorrow

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

The court to announce punishment against Lalu tomorrow at 2 pm via video conferencing.

HC stays bail given to Bengal ministers in Narada case

HC stays bail given to Bengal ministers in Narada case

Rediff.com18 May 2021

The division bench said it deemed it appropriate to stay the special court's order and direct that the "accused person shall be treated to be in judicial custody till further orders".