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SC dismisses Rafale review petitions, says they 'lack merit'

SC dismisses Rafale review petitions, says they 'lack merit'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

A three-judge bench presided by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and comprising of Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and K M Joseph said that it was not their job to go into the issue of pricing of the fighter planes.

'Rhea's arrest proved Bengalis are BJP's soft target'

'Rhea's arrest proved Bengalis are BJP's soft target'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Bengali sub-nationalism is slowly emerging as a rallying cry ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections due next year.

Who will get the coveted CBI chief's job?

Who will get the coveted CBI chief's job?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Delhi's power circles can expect a surprise when a not-so-known officer is appointed to head the CBI.

'None of you deserves a hearing': SC fumes over 'leak' in CBI case

'None of you deserves a hearing': SC fumes over 'leak' in CBI case

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

"It is only for you Mr Nariman and not as a counsel for Alok Verma. We have given this to you as you are one of the most respected and senior member of the institution. Please help us," the bench also comprising justices S K Kaul and K M Joseph, told Nariman.

What's hot on the OTT menu?

What's hot on the OTT menu?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

The glass is always full when it comes to OTT. Sukanya Verma brings you everything you can catch on streaming platforms this week.

After 2G case, SC issues notice to CBI director in coal scam

After 2G case, SC issues notice to CBI director in coal scam

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

A day after the Supreme Court issued notice to CBI director Ranjit Sinha for allegedly protecting some accused in 2G case, another bench on Tuesday sought explanation from the top cop on similar allegations in the coal scam.

Amit Shah denied permission for Kolkata rally, BJP to move HC

Amit Shah denied permission for Kolkata rally, BJP to move HC

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

With the Trinamool Congress-run Kolkata Municipal Corporation refusing to grant permission to its president Amit Shah's rally in Kolkata on November 30, the Bharatiya Janata Party has said it would again approach the high court on Friday seeking justice and restoration of democracy.

Remember this OUTRAGEOUS '80s filmi fashion?

Remember this OUTRAGEOUS '80s filmi fashion?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

If there's one thing about the decade our glamorous lot is in NO RUSH to replicate, it is the '80s' kitschy, over-the-top sartorial style.

SC allows new CBI director to take charge of 2G probe

SC allows new CBI director to take charge of 2G probe

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed new Central Bureau of Investigation Director Anil Kumar Sinha to take charge of the investigation and prosecution in the 2G scam cases, over three weeks after it had removed his predecessor from the probe following allegations of trying to protect some accused.

Thappad review

Thappad review

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

A spectacular Taapsee Pannu brings out the shift of a happy homemaker to a heartbroken woman most strikingly in her deeply affecting performance, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Let CBI sort out its mess first, says SC in Rafale hearing

Let CBI sort out its mess first, says SC in Rafale hearing

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The court's remarks came when the petitioner said they were seeking a court-monitored CBI probe into the deal.

Collusive corruption a formidable challenge: CBI director

Collusive corruption a formidable challenge: CBI director

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ranjit Sinha on Monday said "collusive corruption" in which there is a willing bribe-giver is emerging as a "formidable" challenge for institutions fighting corruption.

Ex-CBI chief attempted to influence coal scam probe, says SC panel

Ex-CBI chief attempted to influence coal scam probe, says SC panel

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The apex court-appointed panel is investigating alleged scuttling of probe into coal block allocation scam cases by Sinha whose meetings with accused persons have been held as "completely inappropriate".

'Permission declined': SC refuses urgent Ayodhya hearing

'Permission declined': SC refuses urgent Ayodhya hearing

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

The SC said it had already listed the appeals before the appropriate bench in January.

Days after 'revolt', business as usual for CJI, 4 SC judges

Days after 'revolt', business as usual for CJI, 4 SC judges

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

On the first working day after the unprecedented presser on Friday, tt was business back to normal on Monday

SC rejects Vedanta's plea to inspect, operate Sterlite's unit in Tuticorin

SC rejects Vedanta's plea to inspect, operate Sterlite's unit in Tuticorin

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Vedanta had sought handing over of the plant for three months saying it requires two months to start the unit and the company should be allowed to run it for four weeks to ascertain whether its polluting or not. The interim plea by Vedanta was opposed by Tamil Nadu government which claimed before a bench headed by Justice R F Nariman that the plant had been 'polluting consistently'.

An attempt to heal Gujarat's wounds

An attempt to heal Gujarat's wounds

Rediff.com26 Feb 2005

Nanavati panel: Protests over Mehta's induction

Nanavati panel: Protests over Mehta's induction

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

The appointment of Justice Akshay Mehta to the Nanavati Commission has sparked off a controversy after the Jan Sangharsh Manch decided not to participate in its proceedings."Allegations were made against Justice Mehta in a sting operation `Kalank' of Tehelka and a TV channel," advocate Mukul Sinha, who represents a section of riot victims, said. He is the same judge whom Babu Bajrangi, the main accused in the Naroda Patia case, referred to as apna admi in the Tehelka tapes.

3rd SC judge recuses from hearing on Rao's appointment as interim CBI director

3rd SC judge recuses from hearing on Rao's appointment as interim CBI director

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

While recusing himself from hearing the matter, Justice Ramana said Rao is from his home state and he had attended the wedding ceremony of Rao's daughter.

Bangladesh HC rejects plea challenging Islam as state religion

Bangladesh HC rejects plea challenging Islam as state religion

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

After the passage of the Eighth Amendment Bill on June 7, 1988, 15 noted personalities had filed a public interest litigation challenging the state religion provision. Many of them are now dead.

CBI's Additional Director R K Dutta to head 2G case

CBI's Additional Director R K Dutta to head 2G case

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Additional Director R K Dutta will now head the CBI probe in the 2G spectrum scam after the Supreme Court directed the agency Chief Ranjit Sinha to recuse from the investigation.

Lalu gets bail in Dumka treasury case; paves way for his release from jail

Lalu gets bail in Dumka treasury case; paves way for his release from jail

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

The court directed him neither to leave the country without permission nor change his address and mobile number during the bail period.

PM, Shah to meet J-K leaders on June 24 over holding assembly polls

PM, Shah to meet J-K leaders on June 24 over holding assembly polls

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to chair a meeting with all political parties from Jammu and Kashmir on June 24 as part of the Centre's initiatives to bolster political processes, including holding assembly elections, in the union territory, officials said in New Delhi.

Man in US sentenced to 12 yrs in jail over Indian's death

Man in US sentenced to 12 yrs in jail over Indian's death

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

A 20-year-old man in the United States has been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for his role in the beating to death of an Indian-origin computer scientist in 2010.

Complete probe into 2G scam in 6 months: SC to CBI, ED

Complete probe into 2G scam in 6 months: SC to CBI, ED

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

'People of this country cannot be kept in dark in the sensitive matter like this'

'Supreme Court is great': Haryana minister mocks SC over Ayodhya hearing

'Supreme Court is great': Haryana minister mocks SC over Ayodhya hearing

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

"It can stay awake till midnight to hear the Yakub Memon case and it can extend the hearing of the Ram Janmabhoomi title case for three months, while crores of Indians wait for it."

Bail for Bihar principal who killed MLA for 'raping' her

Bail for Bihar principal who killed MLA for 'raping' her

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

The Patna high court on Tuesday granted bail to Rupam Pathak, a school principal, accused of stabbing a Bharatiya Janata Party MLA to death, after he had allegedly raped her for three years.

5 IM terrorists convicted in 2013 Bodh Gaya blasts case

5 IM terrorists convicted in 2013 Bodh Gaya blasts case

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Special NIA judge Manoj Kumar Sinha held all the five accused -- Imtiyaz Ansari, Haider Ali, Mujib Ullah, Omair Siddiqui and Azharuddin Qureishi -- guilty in the case under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, Unlawful Activity (Prevention) Act and the Explosives Act.

Can Subodh Jaiswal keep CBI out of politics?

Can Subodh Jaiswal keep CBI out of politics?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

'He is not a person to challenge the government.' 'He is a man who is known to go with the flow' Aditi Phadnis reports.

HC refuses to extend bail, asks Lalu to surrender by Aug 30

HC refuses to extend bail, asks Lalu to surrender by Aug 30

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

The Rashtriya Janata Dal leader had asked for an extension of three months on his bail for his medical treatment.

'I am looking at the lockdown positively'

'I am looking at the lockdown positively'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'We are so busy in our lives, there is never any time.'

144 minors were detained in J-K post Art 370 move: Report

144 minors were detained in J-K post Art 370 move: Report

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

When the matter came up for hearing before the top court on Tuesday, the bench said that it has received a report from the Juvenile Justice Committee of the high court, in which the averments regarding alleged detention of minors have been denied.

SC dismisses plea against Sena-NCP-Congress alliance

SC dismisses plea against Sena-NCP-Congress alliance

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

SC dismisses plea against Sena-NCP-Congress alliance

Govt to move SC against Gauhati HC order on CBI

Govt to move SC against Gauhati HC order on CBI

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

"The Union of India will file a petition in the Supreme Court on Saturday which is likely to be heard on Monday," CBI Director Ranjit Sinha told PTI.

'Lataji was sakshaat Saraswati'

'Lataji was sakshaat Saraswati'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

'I tell the next generation of singers to take a leaf out of Lataji's book.' 'Be it Kavita or Alka, every time I give a song to a singer, I tell them, 'Dhyaan se suno, listen attentively, phir socho, Lataji isse kaise gaati'.'

SC refers Article 370 pleas to Constitution bench

SC refers Article 370 pleas to Constitution bench

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The bench will be headed by Justice N V Ramana and also comprise Justices S K Kaul, R Subhash Reddy, B R Gavai and Surya Kant.

J-K: LeT terrorists kill BJP sarpanch, his wife inside their house

J-K: LeT terrorists kill BJP sarpanch, his wife inside their house

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

The ultras fired on Ghulam Rasool Dar, also the Kulgam district president of the BJP's Kisan Morcha, and his wife in Anantnag town in south Kashmir, a police official said.

SC dismisses plea seeking guidelines for conduct of caesarean deliveries

SC dismisses plea seeking guidelines for conduct of caesarean deliveries

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

A bench headed by Justice Ranjan Gogoi also slapped a cost of Rs 25,000 on the petitioner and directed him to deposit the amount within four weeks with the Supreme Court Bar Association.