News for 'Justice Ministry'

Iraq executes 5 after devastating Baghdad terror attack

Iraq executes 5 after devastating Baghdad terror attack

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The ministry said that they are continuing to deliver just punishment to those whose hands are stained with the blood of Iraqis.

CBI takes over probe in Manipur sexual assault video

CBI takes over probe in Manipur sexual assault video

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

The video, which drew widespread condemnation, shows the men constantly molesting the two helpless women, who cry and plead with their captors to spare them the horror.

SC directs to provide Z-plus security to Ambanis in India, abroad

SC directs to provide Z-plus security to Ambanis in India, abroad

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

A bench of Justices Krishna Murari and Ahsanuddin Amanullah said on Monday it was of considered opinion that if there is a security threat, the security cover cannot be restricted to a particular area or place of stay.

HC junks Twitter's plea against govt's account blocking orders

HC junks Twitter's plea against govt's account blocking orders

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

The single-judge bench of Justice Krishna S Dixit which dictated the operative portion of the judgement also imposed a cost of Rs 50 lakh on Twitter and ordered it to be paid to the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority within 45 days.

Govt's offer in SC: Panel to address 'humane concerns', no same-sex marriage

Govt's offer in SC: Panel to address 'humane concerns', no same-sex marriage

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, told a five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, which is hearing a batch of pleas seeking legal validation of same-sex marriage, that the government is positive about the suggestion for exploring administrative steps in this regard.

Sports Ministry set to order inquiry into Pak trip by kabaddi players

Sports Ministry set to order inquiry into Pak trip by kabaddi players

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

A Sports Ministry source said that 'the minister (Kiren Rijiju) is set to start an inquiry.'

Enhance monitoring, take action against Khalistani elements: India to UK

Enhance monitoring, take action against Khalistani elements: India to UK

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

These issues were raised at the 5th India-UK home affairs dialogue held in New Delhi, the statement said.

Will remain quiet on resignation issue: Justice Ganguly

Will remain quiet on resignation issue: Justice Ganguly

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Justice (retd) A K Ganguly on Friday preferred to remain "quiet" over his resignation as West Bengal Human Rights Commission chief after the Union cabinet approved a proposal for sending a presidential reference to the Supreme Court on the issue saying he hasn't "decided anything".

CBI team in Manipur to probe killing of 2 students

CBI team in Manipur to probe killing of 2 students

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

A team of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials, led by the agency's Special Director Ajay Bhatnagar, will reach Imphal in a special flight on Wednesday to investigate the 'kidnapping and killing' of two students who went missing in the northeastern state on July 6, sources said.

Ex-SC judge handed charge to amend IOA constitution

Ex-SC judge handed charge to amend IOA constitution

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The IOA elections were due in December last year but could not be held due to amendments in the poll process.

President gives assent to Delhi services bill

President gives assent to Delhi services bill

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The Delhi services bill that entails the creation of an authority for the transfer and posting of Group-A officers in the national capital and gives the central government primacy over such appointments has received presidential assent.

'Chest measurement is outrageous'

'Chest measurement is outrageous'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'It is a clear dent on a lady's dignity and right of privacy guaranteed under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India.'

Vedanta's Sterlite Copper invites EoIs to 'restart' the Thoothukudi unit

Vedanta's Sterlite Copper invites EoIs to 'restart' the Thoothukudi unit

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta's Sterlite Copper on Monday came out with an advertisement inviting expression of interest (EoI) for carrying out plant "restart activities" at its Thoothukudi unit in Tamil Nadu, that got closed more than five years ago following an order issued by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB). The EoI for restart comes when the company is still awaiting the final judgement on the issue, and the court has only allowed it to do maintenance work. "We have initiated the upkeep and maintenance activities at the plant as allowed by the Supreme Court vide its order dated May 4, 2023, in coordination with the district authorities.

Airline biggies threaten legal action against ministry

Airline biggies threaten legal action against ministry

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

IndiGo, Jet, SpiceJet and GoAir demand level playing field in aviation policy, say government can't favour only two new airlines.

Canada rejects India's travel advisory amid diplomatic row

Canada rejects India's travel advisory amid diplomatic row

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

In a strongly-worded advisory, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in New Delhi referred to "threats" targeting Indian diplomats and sections of the Indian community that oppose the "anti-India agenda", and asked Indian nationals to avoid travelling to regions and potential venues in Canada which have seen such incidents.

Centre returns proposal to elevate Justice Joseph to SC, CJI backs move

Centre returns proposal to elevate Justice Joseph to SC, CJI backs move

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

The government's decision of not approving Joseph's name has evoked sharp reactions.

Sexual harassment charges: Justice Ganguly in more trouble

Sexual harassment charges: Justice Ganguly in more trouble

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

The government on Thursday approved a proposal for sending a Presidential reference to the Supreme Court for conducting a probe into an allegation of sexual harassment against retired apex court judge A K Ganguly.

Home ministry against abolition of death penalty

Home ministry against abolition of death penalty

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

The Union home ministry is likely to reject Law Commission's recommendation for abolition of death penalty.

SC judge falls ill in Himachal, being airlifted to Delhi

SC judge falls ill in Himachal, being airlifted to Delhi

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Supreme Court Judge Justice M R Shah was being airlifted to Delhi after falling sick in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, according to sources.

Law Commission wants Sec 124A (sedition) retained with safeguards against misuse

Law Commission wants Sec 124A (sedition) retained with safeguards against misuse

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

The Law Commission has said it is of the considered view that Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code dealing with sedition needs to be retained, though certain amendments could be introduced to bring about greater clarity regarding usage of the provision.

DoP seeks law ministry's opinion on drug pricing

DoP seeks law ministry's opinion on drug pricing

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

Recently, Supreme Court asked the government not to alter the existing pricing mechanism for essential medicines.

Godhra: Justice Nanavati sticks to his report

Godhra: Justice Nanavati sticks to his report

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

Justice (retd) G T Nanavati, who gave a clean chit to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in the Godhra train carnage, on Friday refused to be drawn into a controversy over comparisons of his report with that of the Banerjee Commission set up by the Railway Ministry.

SC status for religious converts? Top court panel under ex-CJI to study issue

SC status for religious converts? Top court panel under ex-CJI to study issue

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

The Centre has appointed a commission headed by former CJI K G Balakrishnan to examine the matter of giving Scheduled Caste status to new people who claim to "historically" have belonged to the Scheduled Castes but have converted to a religion other than those mentioned in the presidential orders.

Judgment day: Tainted Blatter appears before FIFA ethics board

Judgment day: Tainted Blatter appears before FIFA ethics board

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Suspended FIFA President Sepp Blatter appeared before the ethics committee of world football's governing body on Thursday in a case that could end with him banned from the sport for years.

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Several Pak agencies using Israel's intrusive cyber tech since 2012: Report

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Unlike Israeli company NSO, whose sale of Pegasus cyber tech grabbed worldwide attention, and other manufacturers of offensive-cyber products, Cellebrite operates in a grey area between security exports and civilian ones.

Kuki group says Shah assured security, new burial site

Kuki group says Shah assured security, new burial site

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

In a statement, the ITLF said in view of a request of the home minister, the group will finalise an alternative location, in consultation with the people, for burial of bodies of ethnic violence victims belonging to the Kuki-Zo community which are lying in Imphal.

Balakrishnan to be Chief Justice on Jan 14

Balakrishnan to be Chief Justice on Jan 14

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

Balakrishnan will be the 37th Chief Justice of India and the first Dalit to reach the pinnacle of judiciary.

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan arrested outside Islamabad high court

Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan arrested outside Islamabad high court

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Khan was taken into custody by the Rangers when he appeared in court on anti-graft charges.

Oppn's no-trust motion a reflection of...: Modi

Oppn's no-trust motion a reflection of...: Modi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Modi, sources said, noted that some opposition members had described the voting in Rajya Sabha as a semi-final before the 2024 Lok Sabha polls as he exuded confidence about the BJP's prospects in the national elections.

ED allowed to share information about economic offenders with 15 more agencies

ED allowed to share information about economic offenders with 15 more agencies

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The government has allowed the Enforcement Directorate to share information about economic offenders with 15 more agencies, including SFIO, CCI and NIA, a move that will expedite nailing of law-breakers. The finance ministry notified changes to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, on November 22. Through the notification, the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which deals primarily with cases of money laundering and violations of foreign exchange laws, would be able to share data with a total of 25 agencies, including the 10 specified earlier.

Govt limits pre-matric scholarship to class 9-10, hitting SC/ST/OBC, minorities

Govt limits pre-matric scholarship to class 9-10, hitting SC/ST/OBC, minorities

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Stating that RTE covers compulsory education up to class 8th for all students, the government has now limited its pre-matric scholarship scheme meant for backward and minority communities to students of class 9th and 10th.

SC says 2014 ruling removing graft shield for babus to have retrospective effect

SC says 2014 ruling removing graft shield for babus to have retrospective effect

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, in a unanimous verdict, ruled that its 2014 verdict, which had struck down a provision of the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946 providing immunity to such officers in graft cases, will have retrospective effect.

Probe into Adani since 2016: FinMin says yes, Sebi says no, Congress has last laugh

Probe into Adani since 2016: FinMin says yes, Sebi says no, Congress has last laugh

Rediff.com15 May 2023

With Sebi telling the Supreme Court that it was not investigating the Adani group since 2016, the Congress on Monday cited a Union minister's reply in the Lok Sabha to challenge the claim and asked whether Parliament was misled or the market regulator was "fast asleep" as investors were "duped".

NGO Centre for Policy Research barred from receiving foreign funds

NGO Centre for Policy Research barred from receiving foreign funds

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The ministry of home affairs has suspended the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) licence of prominent public think-tank Centre for Policy Research (CPR) over violation of laws, officials said on Thursday.

Hanky-panky in appointment? Election commissioner Anil Goel under SC scanner

Hanky-panky in appointment? Election commissioner Anil Goel under SC scanner

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to produce before it the file related to the appointment of Election Commissioner Arun Goel, who was appointed on November 19.

Why Article 370 Failed To Protect Kashmiri Pandits

Why Article 370 Failed To Protect Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

'The relationship between Kashmiri Pandits and Article 370 is vexed.' 'Sentiment in Jammu towards Article 370 was largely unfavourable and Jammu resented being lumped with Kashmir and placed on a different footing from the rest of India.'

SC to hear on Tuesday plea against donor gamete rules for surrogacy

SC to hear on Tuesday plea against donor gamete rules for surrogacy

Rediff.com29 May 2023

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the rules issued by the Union health ministry which prohibit donor gametes to couples desirous of having children through surrogacy on the ground that it frustrates the provisions of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, which gives the right of parenthood to infertile couples.

Pak court seeks report from interior ministry on Sarabjit

Pak court seeks report from interior ministry on Sarabjit

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

A Pakistani court has sought a report from the interior ministry in response to a petition seeking the release of Indian national Sarabjit Singh, currently on death row following his conviction for alleged involvement in bomb attacks in 1990.

Centre gives nod to Delhi minister Atishi for UK visit

Centre gives nod to Delhi minister Atishi for UK visit

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The counsel for the Centre said the proposal has been sent to the economic affairs department for further approvals, which would also be processed and the petitioner can apply for requisite visa permits.

Sterlite gets access to Thoothukudi plant for upkeep after 5 years

Sterlite gets access to Thoothukudi plant for upkeep after 5 years

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The maintenance work will include operations such as removal of remaining gypsum and leachate handling operations among others. Based on this, the district administration has now allowed the firm to maintain the plant after five years.