News for 'Justice Mishra'

Vyapam scam: SC allows SIT to file charge sheets

Vyapam scam: SC allows SIT to file charge sheets

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

A three-judge bench of Chief Justice H L Dattu and Justices Arun Kumar Mishra and Amitava Roy fixed July 24 for further hearing of the application of the CBI.

2002 Gujarat riots: No SC relief for Teesta Setalvad in grave-digging case

2002 Gujarat riots: No SC relief for Teesta Setalvad in grave-digging case

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

She is accused of having a role in illegal exhumation of bodies of some victims of the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Truck rams into car carrying Unnao rape survivor; 2 killed

Truck rams into car carrying Unnao rape survivor; 2 killed

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Unnao Superintendent of Police Madhav Prasad Verma said the rape survivor, her paternal and maternal aunts along with their advocate met with an accident while on their way to meet her uncle, who is lodged in Rae Bareli jail.

SC cancels Amrapali's registration, NBCC to finish housing projects

SC cancels Amrapali's registration, NBCC to finish housing projects

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

A bench of Justices Arun Mishra and U U Lalit also cancelled the leases of Amrapali's properties granted by the Noida and Greater Noida authorities and directed the Enforcement Directorate to investigate alleged money laundering by CMD Anil Sharma and other directors and senior officials of the group.

Sadhu Yadav released from jail

Sadhu Yadav released from jail

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

He spent a month in judicial custody in connection with a forgery case, an offshoot of the multi-crore rupee flood relief scam.

Meet the new faces in team Modi 2.0

Meet the new faces in team Modi 2.0

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Full list of the rejigged Union Council of Ministers

Uber rape case: HC allows recall of 13 witnesses including victim

Uber rape case: HC allows recall of 13 witnesses including victim

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday allowed recall of 13 prosecution witnesses, including the victim in the Uber cab rape case, on the plea of the accused driver and said their cross examination will be carried out on a day-to-day basis.

Bail for accused in Manjunath case

Bail for accused in Manjunath case

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

Manjunath, an Indian Institute of Management graduate, was killed allegedly at the behest of a petrol pump owner in Lakhmipur-Kheri district after he detected adulteration in petrol.

Can Delhi afford felling of thousands of trees for housing complex, asks HC

Can Delhi afford felling of thousands of trees for housing complex, asks HC

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The court asked NBCC to "stay its hands" till July 2 .

Supreme Court refuses to reinstate scam-tainted Srinivasan as BCCI chief

Supreme Court refuses to reinstate scam-tainted Srinivasan as BCCI chief

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected Narayanaswami Srinivasan's plea for reinstatement as president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India saying he cannot be allowed to take up charge till he gets a clean chit from Justice Mudgal Committee, which is probing him and 12 players in Indian Premier League betting and spot-fixing scandal.

Courts are not arenas for political wrestling: HC tells Digvijaya

Courts are not arenas for political wrestling: HC tells Digvijaya

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

"Courts are not arenas for political wrestling," the Madhya Pradesh high court said on Monday while disposing of a 'letter petition' filed by Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board scam and directing him to file a 'proper petition'.

On Nehru's 125th birth anniversary Cong to organise conference on freedom

On Nehru's 125th birth anniversary Cong to organise conference on freedom

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

As part of its celebrations for the 125th birth anniversary of India's first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru, the Congress will this week organise a conference bringing together many writers and historians, including Left leaning, to discuss freedom, equality, democracy and secularism in today's context.

RCA ombudsman, ethics officer to complete full tenure: Raj HC

RCA ombudsman, ethics officer to complete full tenure: Raj HC

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

A single judge bench of Justice J K Ranka stayed the operation of letters of Joint Secretary Mahendra Nahar that required Ombudsman Gyan Sudha Mishra, a retired judge of the Supreme Court, and Ethics Officer Pana Chand Jain, a retired judge of of the high court, to put down their papers and leave their respective assignments by handing over the files to C P Joshi, the newly-elected RCA chief.

Haryana stir leaves Delhi dry; schools to shut on Monday due to water crisis

Haryana stir leaves Delhi dry; schools to shut on Monday due to water crisis

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

Faced with cut in water supply from Haryana due to the Jat stir, the Delhi government announced closure of schools on Monday as part of water rationing in the city to deal with the crisis.

Former India captain Ganguly joins Mudgal panel

Former India captain Ganguly joins Mudgal panel

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly joined the Supreme Court-appointed Mudgal committee, which is probing the IPL betting and spot-fixing scandal, as an expert on cricketing affairs.

Maharashtra was adamant on Girgaum Chowpatty for event

Maharashtra was adamant on Girgaum Chowpatty for event

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

When the high court turned down the state government's plea, Maharashtra approached the Supreme Court.

LS passes bill allowing voluntary use of Aadhaar

LS passes bill allowing voluntary use of Aadhaar

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

The amended bill also provides for a stiff Rs 1 crore penalty and a jail term for private entities for storing Aadhaar data.

Several Akhilesh projects under Yogi scanner

Several Akhilesh projects under Yogi scanner

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The Gomti Riverfront Development project, the Agra-Lucknow Expressway, the Jai Prakash Narayan International Centre and the efforts towards the beautification of Old Lucknow are some of Akhilesh Yadav's initiatives that are the subject of investigation.

Supreme Court pulls up CBI over Vyapam probe

Supreme Court pulls up CBI over Vyapam probe

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation to inform it within a week the specific time frame by which it will "take over" entire investigation into the Vyapam scam cases so that the issue of monitoring can be decided.

SC allows construction activities in Delhi-NCR from 6 am to 6 pm

SC allows construction activities in Delhi-NCR from 6 am to 6 pm

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

With CPCB saying that the air quality is not severe now, the SC partially lifted its ban.

Vyapam scam: SC agrees to hear plea seeking removal of MP Gov

Vyapam scam: SC agrees to hear plea seeking removal of MP Gov

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a petition seeking removal of Madhya Pradesh Governor Ram Naresh Yadav on the ground of his alleged involvement in the scam in the massive admission and recruitment scam in the Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board.

Article 35A case: SC defers hearing by 3 months

Article 35A case: SC defers hearing by 3 months

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

The SC defers the case after Centre informs the court that interlocutor appointed for dialogue in J&K.

Govt free to investigate ED officer probing 2G, Aircel-Maxis cases: SC

Govt free to investigate ED officer probing 2G, Aircel-Maxis cases: SC

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

The apex court also modified its interim order granting protection to officer against inquiry.

SC asks states why they not be made liable to compensate people for bad air quality

SC asks states why they not be made liable to compensate people for bad air quality

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

The Supreme Court on Monday asked all the states to explain within six weeks as to why they should not be made liable to pay compensation to persons affected by bad air quality saying it is their bounden duty to provide basic civic amenities, clean air and drinking water to citizens.

Dalit bomb blows up BJP's election strategy

Dalit bomb blows up BJP's election strategy

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Series of controversies related to Dalit issues have come at a time when the BJP has launched a massive campaign to win back Uttar Pradesh.

Court allows Vaiko to travel to US

Court allows Vaiko to travel to US

Rediff.com2 Jun 2004

MDMK sources said Vaiko tentatively plans to leave for the US on June 3 and return on June 20

AI aircraft purchase: SC seeks probe report from CBI

AI aircraft purchase: SC seeks probe report from CBI

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Two weeks' time given to CBI for filing a fresh status report.

SC pulls up Centre: Why stop people from depositing banned notes after Dec 31

SC pulls up Centre: Why stop people from depositing banned notes after Dec 31

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The apex court said that the government should file an affidavit by April 11 explaining the reason why the window was not created for the people having difficulty and the chance was only given to NRIs and the citizens who travelled abroad.

'Make sure the truth is on your side'

'Make sure the truth is on your side'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

'The size or economic potential of no event can be a valid excuse to break the law of the land.'

Ayodhya title dispute: SC allows Swamy to intervene

Ayodhya title dispute: SC allows Swamy to intervene

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday allowed Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy to intervene in the pending matters relating to the Ayodhya title dispute with his plea seeking construction of Ram temple at the site of demolished disputed structure.

Court orders compensation for rape victim

Court orders compensation for rape victim

Rediff.com30 Oct 2003

Bhuveneshwari Pardhi, a schoolteacher in Balaghat district, who was gang-raped at a 'people's court' convened by a panchayat.

PM-led panel to decide next CBI chief on Tuesday

PM-led panel to decide next CBI chief on Tuesday

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Rajasthan Director General of Police Omendra Bhardwaj has emerged as the front-runner for the post of Central Bureau of Investigation chief in place of Ranjit Sinha who retires at midnight on Tuesday night.

SC notice to Haryana govt on assault on journalists in Hisar

SC notice to Haryana govt on assault on journalists in Hisar

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Centre and the Haryana government on alleged assault by the police on media persons during an operation to arrest 'godman' Rampal in Hisar and sought their response on a plea of some journalists seeking judicial probe into the incident.

Now you can help accident victims without fear

Now you can help accident victims without fear

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

The Supreme Court on Wednesday approved the centre's guidelines to protect Good Samaritans, who help road accident victims

SC notice to Centre, Delhi on plea for cracker-free festivals

SC notice to Centre, Delhi on plea for cracker-free festivals

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

"We do not want all children to become ninjas," a senior lawyer told the Supreme Court on Thursday, taking a cue from Chief Justice H L Dattu's reference to his grandson looking like a ninja by wearing a mask to avoid high levels of pollution in Delhi.

'We must empower police to insulate probes from powerful accused'

'We must empower police to insulate probes from powerful accused'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

'The ideal of justice is ingrained in every human being.' 'I truly feel that if we empower our forces, the rich and the powerful will lose their hold on them.' Additional Solicitor General Pinky Anand in an exclusive interview.

SC clarifies verdict on Mayawati relates to Taj corridor case

SC clarifies verdict on Mayawati relates to Taj corridor case

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

The Supreme Court on Thursday clarified that its judgement on former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati was only in Taj Corridor case and it did not go into other aspects including merits of allegation of disproportionate assets amassed by the Bahujan Samaj Party supremo.

Scribe murder: SC tells Centre, UP to reply to plea for CBI probe

Scribe murder: SC tells Centre, UP to reply to plea for CBI probe

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

The SC on Monday issued notice to the Centre and to the Uttar Pradesh government on a plea seeking a CBI probe into the alleged murder of a journalist Jagendra Singh.

Terror threat to Mullaperiyar Dam, Tamil Nadu tells SC

Terror threat to Mullaperiyar Dam, Tamil Nadu tells SC

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from the Kerala government on Tamil Nadu's plea that the security of Mullaperiyar Dam should be handed over to the Central Industrial Security Force.

Terror threat to Mullaperiyar Dam, Tamil Nadu tells SC

Terror threat to Mullaperiyar Dam, Tamil Nadu tells SC

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from the Kerala government on Tamil Nadu's plea that the security of Mullaperiyar Dam should be handed over to the Central Industrial Security Force.