News for 'Justice Gogoi'

SC revokes protection from arrest granted to Rajeev Kumar

SC revokes protection from arrest granted to Rajeev Kumar

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Justice Khanna said, "We are leaving it to the CBI to act in accordance with law."

Adjudicatory task of unique dimension: SC on Ayodhya

Adjudicatory task of unique dimension: SC on Ayodhya

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The apex court, which delivered a historic unanimous judgment putting the curtains down on the vexatious legal battle that has torn the social fabric of the nation, said citizens of all faiths, beliefs and creeds 'seeking divine provenance' are both subject to law and equal before law under the Indian Constitution.

Sec 144 in Ayodhya till Dec 10 ahead of SC verdict

Sec 144 in Ayodhya till Dec 10 ahead of SC verdict

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

According to the order, there will be a ban on the use of drone and no shop will sell them without prior information.

SC sets up 5-judge bench to hear pleas on Art 370

SC sets up 5-judge bench to hear pleas on Art 370

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

From the beginning of next month, the bench will commence hearing to examine the constitutional validity of the scrapping of the article's provisions and the subsequent presidential orders on it, an official source said.

PM-led selection panel to meet on Feb 1 to pick new CBI chief: Kharge

PM-led selection panel to meet on Feb 1 to pick new CBI chief: Kharge

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

The last meeting of the panel took place on January 24 but it remained "inconclusive".

Interference in judicial system doesn't augur well: SC

Interference in judicial system doesn't augur well: SC

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

It made the observation while deciding to keep the Gujarat high court advocate association's plea pending which has sought a direction to the Centre to implement the Supreme Court collegium's recommendations on the transfer of Bombay high court judge Justice Akil Kureshi.

SC rejects plea by PMC Bank customers for lifting restrictions

SC rejects plea by PMC Bank customers for lifting restrictions

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi said, "We are not inclined to entertain this petition under Article 32 (writ jurisdiction). Petitioner can approach the high court concerned for appropriate relief."

EC has 'woken up': SC after ban on Yogi, Mayawati

EC has 'woken up': SC after ban on Yogi, Mayawati

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Following the SC rap for EC, the poll panel on Monday afternoon took action against Adityanath, Mayawati, Azam Khan and Union Minister Maneka Gandhi.

SC crisis: Impasse continues, unwell Chelameswar not in court

SC crisis: Impasse continues, unwell Chelameswar not in court

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

As the impasse over the crisis after the virtual revolt by the four judges against Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra last Friday continued, sources said Justice Chelameswar had a brief meeting with another dissenting judge Justice Ranjan Gogoi at his residence.

People unable to reach HC? CJI says he will visit Srinagar

People unable to reach HC? CJI says he will visit Srinagar

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi said it is 'very very serious' if people were unable to approach the high court.

Why Sahara chief Subrata Roy may have to go back to jail

Why Sahara chief Subrata Roy may have to go back to jail

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

SC refuses to extend the deadline for Sahara to deposit Rs 600 crore

SC allows Jamia student to visit parents in J-K

SC allows Jamia student to visit parents in J-K

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

The top court asked the student Mohd Aleem Syed to file an affidavit after visiting his parents.

Plea to restrict media from reporting CJI case dismissed

Plea to restrict media from reporting CJI case dismissed

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

"Go to the Supreme Court," said the bench to NGO Anti Corruption Council of India, which had said publication of allegations against the CJI directly hit the Indian judicial system.

No EWS quota for PG medical in Maharashtra for 2019

No EWS quota for PG medical in Maharashtra for 2019

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The bench noted that admission process for PG medical courses started in November 2018 while the 103 Constitutional amendment granting 10 per cent EWS quota was passed in January this year.

From Babri Masjid to Ram Temple: Timeline of events in Ayodhya

From Babri Masjid to Ram Temple: Timeline of events in Ayodhya

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

The following is the chronology of events related to the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute in which, after the Supreme Court verdict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday conducted the 'Bhoomi Pujan' or ground breaking ceremony and laid the foundation stone for the temple's construction.

Ex-Kolkata top cop seeks SC's protection from arrest

Ex-Kolkata top cop seeks SC's protection from arrest

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Kumar's lawyer mentioned the matter for urgent listing before a vacation bench comprising Justices Indira Banerjee and Sanjiv Khanna.

'SC/STs from one state can't claim quota benefit in another state if..'

'SC/STs from one state can't claim quota benefit in another state if..'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

The bench with a majority of 4:1 held that so far as Delhi is concerned, the central reservation policy regarding SC/ST would be applicable here.

No victory or loss for anyone: PM on Ayodhya verdict

No victory or loss for anyone: PM on Ayodhya verdict

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

The apex court will pronounce the judgement at 10.30 am on Saturday.

Soumya rape and murder: SC scraps Govindachamy's death penalty

Soumya rape and murder: SC scraps Govindachamy's death penalty

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Soumya, an employee of a shopping mall in Kochi, was pushed out of a running train in February 1, 2011 and raped.

SC to hear petitions seeking review of Rafale judgment on Wednesday

SC to hear petitions seeking review of Rafale judgment on Wednesday

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

In its December 14 order, the Supreme Court had dismissed petitions seeking a probe by a Special Investigation Team into the Rafale deal signed two years back, alleging irregularities and corruption in the pact.

Court shouldn't see rationality: Ram Lalla to SC

Court shouldn't see rationality: Ram Lalla to SC

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

The senior advocate had on Tuesday told the court that the birth place of Lord Ram is also a deity and Muslims cannot claim right over the 2.77-acre disputed land in Ayodhya as any division of the property would amount to "destruction" and "mutilation" of the deity itself.

SC asks if live streaming of Ayodhya case possible

SC asks if live streaming of Ayodhya case possible

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Senior advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for former Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ideologue K N Govindacharya, said the petitioners have faith in the apex court but many petitioners in this case cannot come to the court to take part in the hearing on daily basis.

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.

J-K HC report doesn't support claims of its inability to access: SC

J-K HC report doesn't support claims of its inability to access: SC

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

The bench said it has received some "conflicting reports" on the issue but it do not intend to comment on them at this stage.

Come clean on Alok Verma sacking: Kharge to PM Modi

Come clean on Alok Verma sacking: Kharge to PM Modi

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

"Actions of the government indicate that it's scared of a CBI headed by an independent director," the Congress leader wrote in his letter to PM Modi.

Ghulam Nabi Azad moves SC to visit his home in J-K

Ghulam Nabi Azad moves SC to visit his home in J-K

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

He had tried to visit the state after the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status but was sent back from the airport by authorities.

The Events of 2018

The Events of 2018

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

A glance back at some important events that occurred in 2018.

CBI officer probing case against Asthana moves SC against transfer

CBI officer probing case against Asthana moves SC against transfer

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Bassi said his transfer to Andaman and Nicobar Islands on October 24 is "malafide and derails a sensitive probe" and added that allegations against Asthana are "grave".

SC's Ayodhya bench considering 'healing relations' through mediation

SC's Ayodhya bench considering 'healing relations' through mediation

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

A five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said that even if one per cent chance of mediation exists in the politically sensitive land dispute matter, it should be done.

Judge opts out of panel probing allegations against CJI

Judge opts out of panel probing allegations against CJI

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

'Justice Ramana is a frequent visitor to the residence of the CJI. Because of this I fear that my affidavit and evidence will not receive an objective and fair hearing'

SC likely to begin Ayodhya title suit hearing from Monday

SC likely to begin Ayodhya title suit hearing from Monday

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

A bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and K M Joseph would hear the appeals filed in the matter.

Collegium recommends names for appointment CJs of 5 HCs

Collegium recommends names for appointment CJs of 5 HCs

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The collegium has recommended to the Centre to appoint justices N H Patil and D K Gupta as the chief justices of the Bombay and Calcutta high court.

SC stays contempt order against The Shillong Times editor, publisher

SC stays contempt order against The Shillong Times editor, publisher

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

The case relates to an article published by the paper on the perks and facilities for retired judges and their families.

SC allows daughter to meet Mehbooba Mufti in Kashmir

SC allows daughter to meet Mehbooba Mufti in Kashmir

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi allowed the Peoples Democratic Party chief's daughter Iltija to meet her after she submitted in court that she has no problem in going to their Srinagar home but has not been able to move freely in the city.

SC dismisses Gopal Ansal's plea, asks him to serve jail term

SC dismisses Gopal Ansal's plea, asks him to serve jail term

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Real estate baron Gopal Ansal will have to surrender to serve the remaining period of the one-year sentence in the Uphaar fire tragedy case with the Supreme Court on Thursday dismissing his plea for parity with his elder brother Sushil Ansal.

Is India paying too much for Rafale?

Is India paying too much for Rafale?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'What the price will reveal, since the India specific capabilities haven't changed since 2013, is how much the Modi government padded up the cost,' points out Mohan Guruswamy.

SC to consider listing of plea seeking review of its verdict in Rafale case

SC to consider listing of plea seeking review of its verdict in Rafale case

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The apex court on December 14 last year dismissed a clutch of PILs, including the one filed by former Union ministers Yashwant Sinha and Arun Shourie and lawyer Prashant Bhushan, saying there was "no occasion to doubt" the decision-making process of the Centre in the procurement of 36 Rafale jets from France.

SC reviews Uphaar verdict, sends Gopal Ansal to 1-year jail

SC reviews Uphaar verdict, sends Gopal Ansal to 1-year jail

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

The Apex court, in a majority verdict of 2:1, asked Gopal Ansal to surrender within four weeks to serve the remaining jail term of the one year punishment.

SC cancels Ayodhya case hearing due to non-availability of judge

SC cancels Ayodhya case hearing due to non-availability of judge

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

Justice S A Bobde will not be available on January 29.

Ex-colleague accuses M J Akbar of rape

Ex-colleague accuses M J Akbar of rape

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The latest allegation of rape was levelled against Akbar by Pallavi Gogoi, chief business editor of National Public Radio, a Washington-based American media organisation, who has detailed the "most painful memories" of her life in an article in The Washington Post.