News for 'Justice T S Thakur'

Hemant Soren arrested by ED, Champai Soren to take over as new CM

Hemant Soren arrested by ED, Champai Soren to take over as new CM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Sources claimed 48-year-old Soren was "evasive" in his replies during his questioning and hence was taken into custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Constitution bench to hear electoral bonds matter from Oct 31

Constitution bench to hear electoral bonds matter from Oct 31

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

A five-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court is scheduled to commence hearing from October 31 a batch of pleas challenging the validity of the electoral bond scheme for political funding of parties.

Farmers step up protest in support of wrestlers, to meet Prez Murmu

Farmers step up protest in support of wrestlers, to meet Prez Murmu

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait said they planned to meet President Droupadi Murmu and will hold another mahapanchayat in Haryana's Kurukshetra on Friday to discuss the next steps in the agitation.

SC dismisses review pleas on 10% EWS reservation verdict

SC dismisses review pleas on 10% EWS reservation verdict

Rediff.com17 May 2023

A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said there was no ground to reconsider the verdict.

Mouni's Bikini Break in Florida

Mouni's Bikini Break in Florida

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Kajol sends a message from Manali... Mrunal chills in Sri Lanka... Kamal Haasan explores Milan...

Scandals, Suspensions: Twists and Turns of the WFI elections

Scandals, Suspensions: Twists and Turns of the WFI elections

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

From wrestlers' protest to WFI elections: Timeline

Lodha panel moves Supreme Court seeking BCCI chief Thakur's removal

Lodha panel moves Supreme Court seeking BCCI chief Thakur's removal

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

The Justice Lodha Committee on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court seeking the removal of Board of Control for Cricket in India's top brass including President Anurag Thakur and Secretary Ajay Shirke for non-compliance of orders.

Chargesheet filed against WFI boss, will wrestlers renew protest?

Chargesheet filed against WFI boss, will wrestlers renew protest?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The wrestlers had said that they were halting their protest only temporarily and their movement will continue till Singh, who is also a BJP MP, is arrested.

'Are You On The Side Of Hatred?'

'Are You On The Side Of Hatred?'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'The time has come for all those believe in a democratic India to stand up and be counted and to make a choice.'

Those facing graft cases have right to be heard, says SC in ED tenure extension case

Those facing graft cases have right to be heard, says SC in ED tenure extension case

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday disagreed with the Centre's submission that petitions challenging the amended law allowing extension of the Enforcement Directorate director's tenure up to five years should not be entertained as they have been filed by political entities facing serious money laundering charges.

The Stars Who Got It Wrong At Cannes

The Stars Who Got It Wrong At Cannes

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Though the Indian celebrities did well fashionably on the Cannes red carpet, there are times when they slipped.

Will he, won't he? Buzz on Nitish's BJP camp return

Will he, won't he? Buzz on Nitish's BJP camp return

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah himself sounded more open to such a possibility in a recent interview.

BCCI got full opportunity to argue recommendations: Justice Lodha

BCCI got full opportunity to argue recommendations: Justice Lodha

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Justice Lodha said the verdict of the Supreme Court is supreme, after the panel filed its status report which has called for the removal of BCCI President Anurag Thakur and Secretary Ajay Shirke for non-compliance of the apex court's orders.

CJI's 'emotional appeal' gets PM's support

CJI's 'emotional appeal' gets PM's support

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

He said following the Law Commission's recommendation, the Supreme Court in 2002 had also supported increasing the strength of the judiciary. A Parliamentary Department Related Standing Committee on Law then headed by Pranab Mukherjee had also recommended taking the judge to people ratio to 50 from 10.

SC warns BCCI, gives a day to comply with Lodha directions

SC warns BCCI, gives a day to comply with Lodha directions

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court has come down heavily on the Board of Control for Cricket in India over not completely complying with the recommendations of the Lodha Panel.

Vinesh hits back at media for running false narratives

Vinesh hits back at media for running false narratives

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Delhi Police takes woman wrestler to WFI chief's office as part of probe to recreate crime scene.

Modi pitches for 'Sabka nyay', subtly suggests judiciary to 'evolve with time'

Modi pitches for 'Sabka nyay', subtly suggests judiciary to 'evolve with time'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

PM says rendering free legal aid to the poor should be a criterion in selection of judges.

Will SC's Constitution bench bat for transparency in electoral bonds scheme?

Will SC's Constitution bench bat for transparency in electoral bonds scheme?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

A five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court is scheduled to commence a crucial hearing from Tuesday on a batch of pleas challenging the validity of the electoral bonds scheme for funding political parties.

ED probing website named by NYT for Rs 86 cr foreign funding

ED probing website named by NYT for Rs 86 cr foreign funding

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is probing alleged fraudulent foreign funds infusion of more than Rs 86 crore into a company that runs the NewsClick portal even as it is expected to soon file a charge sheet in the case being probed under the anti-money laundering law, official sources said on Monday.

Adani-Hindenburg row: SC to hear Sebi's plea on extension of probe time on Tuesday

Adani-Hindenburg row: SC to hear Sebi's plea on extension of probe time on Tuesday

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The Supreme Court adjourned to Tuesday the hearing on a plea of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) seeking extension of six months to complete a probe into allegations of stock price manipulation by the Adani group. The hearing on the market regulator's plea and PILs could not take place on Monday due to paucity of time and on account of scheduled hearing of certain matters before a special bench at 3 pm. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and justices P S Narasimha and J B Pardiwala on May 12 had said it would consider granting three more months to Sebi for concluding its probe into the allegations of stock price manipulation and lapses in regulatory disclosure.

Why BCCI boss Thakur is angry with former chief selector Patil

Why BCCI boss Thakur is angry with former chief selector Patil

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

BCCI boss Anurag Thakur on Tuesday slammed former selection commmittee chief Sandeep Patil, saying it was "unethical" on his part to reveal certain confidential details about Sachin Tendulkar, M S Dhoni and others after his tenure ended earlier this month. Thakur stopped short of saying that action will be taken against Patil but said "right people in the BCCI" will speak to him soon over the issue which has created a major controversy. Patil, a former international cricketer, recently disclosed that the selection panel would have dropped Sachin Tendulkar before he eventually quit international cricket and that it had also considered removing M S Dhoni from ODI captaincy ahead of the 2015 World Cup.

Unlike my predecessor, I've no interest in ICC: Thakur's dig at Manohar

Unlike my predecessor, I've no interest in ICC: Thakur's dig at Manohar

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

BCCI President Anurag Thakur on Sunday made it clear that unlike his predecessor Shashank Manohar, he is not "interested" in any ICC post and his sole focus at present is to protect the rights of Indian cricket. Hinting at Manohar, Thakur said, "One who had to go to ICC have already gone long back. I have no interest and I am happy here with BCCI and nothing is more important for me than India. We have to protect the rights of India. If you don't think about India then it will be difficult to think about any other country. "Today there is India, so world cricket is growing," Thakur said.

SC dumps plea challenging Justice Khehar's appointment as next CJI

SC dumps plea challenging Justice Khehar's appointment as next CJI

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

The Supreme Court on Friday termed as "virtually infructuous" a petition filed by a group of lawyers opposing the elevation of Justice J S Khehar as next the Chief Justice of India, observing that the President of India has already issued a notification in this regard.

Justice Karnan asked to join Calcutta HC before Mar 11

Justice Karnan asked to join Calcutta HC before Mar 11

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Controversial Madras high court Judge Justice C S Karnan, who recently 'stayed' the CJI's order transferring him, has been directed to join the Calcutta high court on or before March 11.

SC rejects Lt Col Purohit's discharge plea in Malegaon blast case

SC rejects Lt Col Purohit's discharge plea in Malegaon blast case

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court has junked a plea filed by Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit seeking discharge in the 2008 Malegaon blast case.

2 weeks after SC called it 'illegal', govt seeks fresh extension for ED chief

2 weeks after SC called it 'illegal', govt seeks fresh extension for ED chief

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Days after the Supreme Court held as "illegal" the extension of ED Director Sanjay Kumar Mishra's tenure, the Centre on Wednesday moved the apex court seeking modification of its order to allow him to continue in office till October 15 in view of the ongoing FATF review.

Parliament or BCCI? Why Anurag Thakur must quit one

Parliament or BCCI? Why Anurag Thakur must quit one

Rediff.com23 May 2016

An MP's is a full-time job, so is the BCCI president's. How can Anurag Thakur do justice to both, asks Sudhir Bisht.

SC asks poll panel for data of funds received by political parties till Sep 30

SC asks poll panel for data of funds received by political parties till Sep 30

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to produce before it in sealed cover the "up to date" data of funds received by political parties through electoral bonds till September 30, 2023.

SC refuses to take on record petitioner's suggestion on Adani

SC refuses to take on record petitioner's suggestion on Adani

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to take on record the suggestion of one of the petitioners and a report published by Forbes in a batch of PILs on the recent Adani group shares crash triggered by Hindenburg Research's fraud allegations.

4 bullets fired at J-K ex-SSP, 'reham' his last word, say family members

4 bullets fired at J-K ex-SSP, 'reham' his last word, say family members

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

The police officials stated that Mir, who retired as a senior superintendent of police in 2012, was shot inside the mosque located in the Gantmulla locality of Sheeri area.

New 68-member Himachal assembly will have just one woman MLA

New 68-member Himachal assembly will have just one woman MLA

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The BJP, the AAP and the Congress had fielded six, five and three women candidates, but only Reena Kashyap of the BJP won the election.

Allahabad HC allows ASI survey at Gyanvapi mosque

Allahabad HC allows ASI survey at Gyanvapi mosque

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The Allahabad high court on Thursday allowed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to conduct a scientific survey at the Gyanvapi premises in Varanasi to determine whether the 17th-century mosque has been constructed over a pre-existing structure of a Hindu temple.

BCCI president Shashank Manohar quits; Thakur, Shukla favourites to take over

BCCI president Shashank Manohar quits; Thakur, Shukla favourites to take over

Rediff.com10 May 2016

The president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Shashank Manohar has resigned according to reports.

Pippa Review: More Pipsqueak

Pippa Review: More Pipsqueak

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

More than the jingoism overkill, it's the tedious tone of telling stories of this genre that hurts Pippa, observes Sukanya Verma.

SC seeks Centre, states reply on plea for free sanitary pads in govt schools

SC seeks Centre, states reply on plea for free sanitary pads in govt schools

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha took note of the plea of social activist Jaya Thakur, a Madhya Pradesh-based doctor, and issued notices to the central government and all the states and UTs.

Weren't consulted before formation of committee: Protesting wrestlers

Weren't consulted before formation of committee: Protesting wrestlers

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sarita Mor and Sakshi Malik, who staged a sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar for three days demanding the sacking of the WFI president, posted identical tweets on the micro-blogging site, expressing their dismay.

Section 377: SC refers fresh petition on homosexuality to Chief Justice

Section 377: SC refers fresh petition on homosexuality to Chief Justice

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

"Let the matter be listed for the Chief Justice for appropriate orders," the bench said.

2 local Lashkar terrorists attacked Bihar workers in J-K: Police

2 local Lashkar terrorists attacked Bihar workers in J-K: Police

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Kashmir police chief Vijay Kumar has directed personnel to apprehend those responsible for the attack as soon as possible.

Victims are being pressurised: Protesting Wrestlers

Victims are being pressurised: Protesting Wrestlers

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Protesting wrestlers alleged that the victims are being pressurised to change their statements.

Willl the Supreme Court finally come out on Section 377?

Willl the Supreme Court finally come out on Section 377?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

'All judges are conscious of the historical legacy they leave behind. Chief Justice Thakur understands the important question of Constitutional law involved and the change in public mood,' lawyer Anand Grover tells Sunil Sethi.