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Bombay HC questions extension of parole granted to Sanjay Dutt

Bombay HC questions extension of parole granted to Sanjay Dutt

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

The Bombay high court has questioned the extension of parole granted to actor Sanjay Dutt, convicted in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case.

Eight-month-old rape victim shifted to AIIMS: Centre to SC

Eight-month-old rape victim shifted to AIIMS: Centre to SC

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Additional Solicitor Generals P S Narsimha and Pinky Anand, appearing for the Centre, informed the court that following its order, a team of doctors from AIIMS had visited the baby in a local government hospital and shifted her to AIIMS for better medical care.

Delhi L-G asks Kejriwal to meet babus, CM ends 9-day sit-in

Delhi L-G asks Kejriwal to meet babus, CM ends 9-day sit-in

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Sisodia said several meetings, attended by IAS officers, were held during the day.

High court stays Govt order to run apology on Khatron ke Khiladi

High court stays Govt order to run apology on Khatron ke Khiladi

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

The show is set to air on Colors.

'IPC to be amended to punish racism against northeasterners,' says HC

'IPC to be amended to punish racism against northeasterners,' says HC

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Calling people of the northeastern region by "derogatory" names will soon become a non-bailable offence and land you in jail for up to five years.

Consumer court orders fresh sample testing for Maggi

Consumer court orders fresh sample testing for Maggi

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

The apex consumer court on Monday issued notice to Nestle India Limited on a Rs 640-crore or Rs 6.40 billion suit against it by the Centre.

AAP government to move SC against Delhi HC order

AAP government to move SC against Delhi HC order

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The AAP govt on Thursday said it will challenge the HC order holding that the LG is the administrative head of the National Capital Territory.

Spare him from the noose: Judges, politicians urge president to pardon Yakub

Spare him from the noose: Judges, politicians urge president to pardon Yakub

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

Politicians, actors and eminent jurists have written a petition to the President to waive off the 1993 Mumbai blasts convict's execution, saying it 'would degrade us all'.

Meru to check drivers' Aadhaar every time you book a ride

Meru to check drivers' Aadhaar every time you book a ride

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

Radio taxi service provider Meru Cabs is planning to put in place the next level of driver verification, one liked to biometric identification tool Aadhaar.

COVID-19 cases in India climb to 3,43,091; death toll 9,900

COVID-19 cases in India climb to 3,43,091; death toll 9,900

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Around 52.46 per cent of the patients have recovered, the health ministry said. The number of active cases stood at 1,53,178 while 1,80,012 patients have recovered, it said in the daily COVID-19 update.

Dera chief verdict: Security forces start evicting followers after HC rap

Dera chief verdict: Security forces start evicting followers after HC rap

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Gurmeet Ram Rahim also made an appeal to his followers to go back to their homes, a development which may come as a big relief to security personnel.

'Have some dignity': SC to Congress's Adhir Chowdhury on bungalow eviction row

'Have some dignity': SC to Congress's Adhir Chowdhury on bungalow eviction row

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The apex court rejected the plea of Chowdhury when his counsel mentioned the matter for urgent hearing and said that it is not going to list it and rather dismissed it at the threshold.

HC asks Jung to 'deliberate' on Delhi government's proposals

HC asks Jung to 'deliberate' on Delhi government's proposals

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Not granting a stay or quashing the Centre's notification clipping AAP administration's powers, the Delhi high court on Friday directed the Lt Governor to "deliberate" on the city government's proposals on appointment of senior bureaucrats to key posts.

SC may order SIT probe in activists' arrest if evidence found 'cooked up'

SC may order SIT probe in activists' arrest if evidence found 'cooked up'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

"Every criminal investigation is based on allegations and we have to see whether there is some material," the court said.

SC gives relief, orders house arrest of activists till September 6

SC gives relief, orders house arrest of activists till September 6

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

The apex court questioning the police about the arrests said that 'dissent is the safety valve of democracy and if you don't allow these safety valves, it will burst.'

Bombay HC refuses to relax beef ban for Bakri Eid

Bombay HC refuses to relax beef ban for Bakri Eid

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

The Bombay high court on Monday refused to grant interim stay on ban on slaughter of bulls and sale of their meat during the Muslim festival of Bakri Eid.

Govt vs Nestle: After the re-launch, Maggi lovers still in confusionGovt vs Nestle: After the re-launch, Maggi lovers still in confusion

Govt vs Nestle: After the re-launch, Maggi lovers still in confusionGovt vs Nestle: After the re-launch, Maggi lovers still in confusion

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Nestle India had re-launched Maggi earlier this month with a mandate of being safe for consumption amid much fanfare

Will continue to fight and comeback stronger: Jwala

Will continue to fight and comeback stronger: Jwala

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Facing a life ban threat from the Badminton Association of India (BAI), embattled shuttler Jwala Gutta vowed to continue her fight against injustice and come back stronger.

Three oil PSUs move SC for modification of Aadhaar order

Three oil PSUs move SC for modification of Aadhaar order

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

Three oil PSUs have moved the Supreme Court seeking modification of its earlier order that Aadhaar card is not mandatory and no person should suffer for want of it in getting benefits of government schemes.

Punjab Minister Rakhra says Moga victim's death a 'God's will'

Punjab Minister Rakhra says Moga victim's death a 'God's will'

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Punjab Education Minister Surjit Singh Rakhra on Saturday triggered a controversy by making an insensitive comment that the death of the teenage girl, who was molested and thrown off a bus belonging to the ruling Badal family, was God's will.

Chopper deal: HC seeks replies from Centre, ED on Khaitan's bail plea

Chopper deal: HC seeks replies from Centre, ED on Khaitan's bail plea

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought response of the Centre and the Enforcement Directorate on the bail plea of businessman Gautam Khaitan, arrested last month in a money laundering case related to the Rs 3,600-crore VVIP chopper deal.

AIIMS assault case: AAP's Somnath Bharti gets bail

AIIMS assault case: AAP's Somnath Bharti gets bail

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The court ruled that chances of the legislator fleeing from justice was remote and he deserved the relief.

Indian Muslims should emerge out of 'Khilafat' mindset

Indian Muslims should emerge out of 'Khilafat' mindset

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

'How does relief in the form of citizenship to a persecuted Hindu in Bangladesh put the citizenship of an Indian Muslim in danger?', asks Dr Sudhir Bisht.

As odd-even formula ends, Delhi CM appeals to people to continue doing so

As odd-even formula ends, Delhi CM appeals to people to continue doing so

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

As the curtains came down on the odd-even pilot scheme on Friday, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal appealed to the people of Delhi to continue observing the car rationing measures "voluntarily", which the government claimed has reduced air pollution by up to 25 per cent.

Setback for Kejriwal: HC revokes appointment of 21 parliamentary secretaries

Setback for Kejriwal: HC revokes appointment of 21 parliamentary secretaries

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The Centre had on July 13 opposed the appointment of 21 parliamentary secretaries by the Aam Aadmi Party government, saying the post neither finds place in the Constitution, nor does it find a place in the Delhi Members of Legislative Assembly (Removal of Disqualification) Act of 1997, except for the post of Parliamentary Secretary to the Chief Minister.

'In India, religious tolerance is deteriorating'

'In India, religious tolerance is deteriorating'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Religious tolerance in India is "deteriorating" while religious freedom violations are "increasing", a rights expert has told American lawmakers.

How is Google paying tax but Facebook not: HC asks govt

How is Google paying tax but Facebook not: HC asks govt

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

The Delhi High Court on Friday questioned why Facebook Inc is not paying any service tax when Google is doing so and directed the Centre to file a "better affidavit" on the issue.

'Nobody is a terrorist until you prove it'

'Nobody is a terrorist until you prove it'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

'My only interest is that the law is upheld for each and every citizen.' 'Whenever this case is decided, it will be protection for you and every Indian.' 'I just want the rule of law of to be followed.'

Maha govt moves SC against activist Navlakha's release from house arrest

Maha govt moves SC against activist Navlakha's release from house arrest

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The Delhi high court freed Navlakha from house arrest on Monday, five weeks after he and four other rights activists were arrested in connection with the Koregaon-Bhima violence in Maharashtra.

Why the law on sedition needs to be scrapped

Why the law on sedition needs to be scrapped

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

'The best remedy would be to scrap Section 124-A of the IPC, a colonial vestige, altogether.' 'However, if legislators don't want to do so, they can do two things.' 'They can formally amend Section 124-A to bring it in line with what the Supreme Court has said about sedition.' 'The words which stand on the statute book today were inserted in 1898.' 'The Supreme Court's words are not a part of Section 124-A.'

Obama welcomes Modi's assurance of equal respect to all faiths

Obama welcomes Modi's assurance of equal respect to all faiths

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

United States President Barack Obama has welcomed the recent remarks of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in which he condemned religious based violence and gave an assurance that his government will give equal respect to all religions.

Delhi HC questions govt on offloading of Greenpeace activist

Delhi HC questions govt on offloading of Greenpeace activist

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Delhi HC said, with reference to the Greenpeace activist, that difference of opinion does not mean being anti-national.

Former Apple executive to be Kejriwal's troubleshooter?

Former Apple executive to be Kejriwal's troubleshooter?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Arvind Kejriwal will monitor the work of various departments. Adarsh Shastri might also aid Kejriwal in this task. Somesh Jha reports

A new milestone in protection of consumer rights

A new milestone in protection of consumer rights

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Overbooking by an airline cannot be done ignoring the sense of duty or liability towards passengers with confirmed tickets, the national commission ruled.

Reliance Infra goes hammer and tongs behind Aam Aadmi Party

Reliance Infra goes hammer and tongs behind Aam Aadmi Party

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

The company wants to amend it's application against the part to make the case stronger.

Mahagathbandhan is an unholy alliance for personal survival: Modi

Mahagathbandhan is an unholy alliance for personal survival: Modi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

This alliance is for personal survival, not ideology-based support. This alliance is for power, not for the people. This alliance is for personal ambitions, not people's aspirations," the PM charged.

SC 'concedes mistake', recalls notice to Arunachal governor

SC 'concedes mistake', recalls notice to Arunachal governor

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

The SC recalled the notice to Arunachal Pradesh Governor Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa seeking his report to the President recommending central rule.

Coal scam: Naveen Jindal, Madhu Koda get bail

Coal scam: Naveen Jindal, Madhu Koda get bail

Rediff.com22 May 2015

The court said accused cannot leave India without getting its permission.

DDCA apex council slams Ombudsman's order reinstating Rajat

DDCA apex council slams Ombudsman's order reinstating Rajat

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ravikant Chopra, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) PC Vaish, GM, Cricket Operations, Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) members Yashpal Sharma and Sunil Valson also took the charge on Monday after taking back their resignations.

HC allows wife to meet Tej Bahadur Yadav

HC allows wife to meet Tej Bahadur Yadav

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Sharmila had claimed that the family has been unable to contact her husband for last three days.