News for 'Justices D K Jain'

Re-admit students acquitted in rape case: HC to Jamia

Re-admit students acquitted in rape case: HC to Jamia

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Justice V K Jain also asked the university to allow Pulkit Chaudhary, Amandeep Kadian and Sharad Shekhar Tomar, who were asked to discontinue their studies on the allegations, to sit for their exams missed during the pendency of the trial.

Allowing mosquitoes to breed akin to culpable homicide: Delhi HC

Allowing mosquitoes to breed akin to culpable homicide: Delhi HC

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

The strong words came after the ASG said that the MCDs and the other agencies need to work together in an integrated and synergetic manner to handle the problem.

Rich tributes paid to Ambedkar, Modi calls him 'yug purush'

Rich tributes paid to Ambedkar, Modi calls him 'yug purush'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

The 124th birth anniversary of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on Tuesday was observed with traditional fervour across Maharashtra.

Modi pitches for Citizenship Bill amid commotion at Bengal rally

Modi pitches for Citizenship Bill amid commotion at Bengal rally

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Modi accused the TMC of killing the aspirations of the middle-class people in the state and said the ruling party in West Bengal is known for 'triple T -- Trinamool Tolabaji Tax'.

AAP vs Centre tussle reaches Supreme Court, hearing on Monday

AAP vs Centre tussle reaches Supreme Court, hearing on Monday

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

It has been alleged by the AAP government that it is unable to function as most of its decisions are either annulled or changed by Centre at the behest of Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung on the ground that Delhi is not a complete state.

Indian-American Christians want PM to walk the talk

Indian-American Christians want PM to walk the talk

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

'He needs to control his foot soldiers by taking either stern action against the over enthusiastic members of his group or convince them to stop causing him this embarrassment.' 'We know that most of these leaders are not going to be prosecuted by Indian authorities. So we are seeking alternate means to bring them to justice,' FIACONA President John Prabhudoss tells Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com

Hindu Mahasabha to celebrate Basant Panchami on V-Day

Hindu Mahasabha to celebrate Basant Panchami on V-Day

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Hindu Mahasabha has planned to celebrate Basant Panchami on Valentine's Day

Ranji Roundup: Sarfaraz's double ton rescues Mumbai

Ranji Roundup: Sarfaraz's double ton rescues Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Monday.

In a big win for Modi govt, triple talaq bill gets RS nod

In a big win for Modi govt, triple talaq bill gets RS nod

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Rajya Sabha also rejected an opposition sponsored motions to send the bill to a select committee of the House and for making triple talaq a civil offence with 100 votes against it as compared to 84 in favour.

Will Railways' ChildLine scheme make runaway children safer?

Will Railways' ChildLine scheme make runaway children safer?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Are the ChildLine booths for runaway children an attempt to sanitise Indian railway stations or a genuine effort for the protection of 'railway kids'?

Gujjar agitation: Highway cleared, rail track remains blocked

Gujjar agitation: Highway cleared, rail track remains blocked

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Gujjar protesters blocked the Delhi-Mumbai rail route and a key national highway for the fifth day on Monday after negotiations with the government over their demand of five per cent quota were stalled due to disagreement over the meeting venue.

HC sets aside NHRC order against AAP leader Somnath Bharti

HC sets aside NHRC order against AAP leader Somnath Bharti

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

The Delhi high court on Friday set aside an National Human Rights Commission order holding Aam Aadmi Party leader Somnath Bharti guilty of "racial prejudice and unlawful acts" against 12 African women during his controversial midnight raid in Khirki Extension in South Delhi.

How babus battle over holidays

How babus battle over holidays

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Indian officialdom enjoys well over a week of Sundays every month

What to check when you buy a car online

What to check when you buy a car online

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

A consumer wins a case against a financial company for selling him a car online, but not transferring the ownership in his name.

Reliance Insurance and the Rs 18 cr windfall from IRDA ex-chief

Reliance Insurance and the Rs 18 cr windfall from IRDA ex-chief

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

The CBI is probing whether the former IRDA chief J Hari Narayan had misused his discretionary powers to favour Reliance General Insurance Company, which has admitted that the extra amount collected by it way of premium was not Rs 1.07 crore, as originally believed, but 20 times as much, report Paranjoy Guha Thakurta and Pranati B Mehra.

'Alok Verma was also playing politics'

'Alok Verma was also playing politics'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

'Alok Verma can say he was helpless, but he could have made representations to the CVC, the Chief Justice of India or the prime minister in writing.' 'He could have told them that his number 2 was not cooperating and is corrupt, but he did not do that.' 'He acted arbitrarily and in a hurried manner, overnight.'

The 13th Mumbai Film Festival at a glance

The 13th Mumbai Film Festival at a glance

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

The 13th edition of Mumbai International Film Festival honoured several women documentary filmmakers recently.

'When the police came knocking at my door...'

'When the police came knocking at my door...'

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'People tell me to forget, but it is something to learn from.' 'A couple of seconds can change your life completely.'

56 personalities receive Padma awards from President

56 personalities receive Padma awards from President

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

The awardees included one Padma Vibhushan, 11 Padma Bhushan and 44 Padma Shri.

Blow to Indian Hotels as SC okays e-auction of Taj Mansingh

Blow to Indian Hotels as SC okays e-auction of Taj Mansingh

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The court, however, asked the civic body to grant six months "breathing time" to the company in vacating the hotel in case they lose out in the e-auction.

'Is Rahul Gandhi illiterate?'

'Is Rahul Gandhi illiterate?'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

'Can he remain ignorant by saying he was 13 years old?' 'That means Rahul Gandhi must not talk on any subject in this country that precedes his adulthood.' 'He should remain unaware of history and knowledge of anything that has happened.'

Prez rule in Arunachal: SC seeks Centre's reply by Jan 29

Prez rule in Arunachal: SC seeks Centre's reply by Jan 29

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

The bench was also of the view that no interim order can be obtained unless the parties see the grounds for proclamation for President's rule.

Koregaon-Bhima case: Activist Gautam Navlakha freed from house arrest

Koregaon-Bhima case: Activist Gautam Navlakha freed from house arrest

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

The Delhi high said that the trial court order was unsustainable in law.

Preserving India's democracy is not Hindus' job alone

Preserving India's democracy is not Hindus' job alone

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

'The fabric of democracy is fraying,' says T V R Shenoy. 'It is being attacked not just by terrorists in Kashmir or by zealots in the North-East, but is being ripped apart even in Allahabad, in the Hindi heartland.'

Kejriwal govt for trying boys above 15 as adults for rape

Kejriwal govt for trying boys above 15 as adults for rape

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Prosecuting juveniles aged above 15 years as adults for heinous crimes, setting up of 'special police stations' and ensuring death penalty or life term to those accused of raping minors were among a host of proposals mooted by the Aam Aadmi Party government on Monday to deal with cases of sexual violence.

Delhi traffic cop attacks woman with brick, dismissed and arrested

Delhi traffic cop attacks woman with brick, dismissed and arrested

Rediff.com11 May 2015

A head constable of Delhi Police on Monday hit a woman with a brick after an altercation following which he was arrested and dismissed from service as the incident triggered widespread outrage.

Nirbhaya to Jisha: Nothing really changes, does it?

Nirbhaya to Jisha: Nothing really changes, does it?

Rediff.com4 May 2016

I have outraged too much in the past like many others, which hasn't gotten us anywhere. Rapes have merely become statistics in our country, best meant for research reports and discussions at conferences, says Devanik Saha.

Kejriwal's nephew arrested in PWD scam; AAP cries foul

Kejriwal's nephew arrested in PWD scam; AAP cries foul

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Vinay Bansal, son of Kejriwal's brother-in-law, was arrested on Thursday morning, ACB chief Arvind Deep said.

No need for fresh probe into Rajiv assassination: CBI

No need for fresh probe into Rajiv assassination: CBI

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday told the Madras high court that fresh probe into Rajiv Gandhi assassination case could be not done based "only on allegations without fresh materials supporting them."

Is M K Stalin eyeing a national role?

Is M K Stalin eyeing a national role?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Is Stalin positioning himself as a central figure in the anti-Bharatiya Janata Party, anti-Narendra Modi formation?

HC rejects plea challenging Modi's election from Varanasi

HC rejects plea challenging Modi's election from Varanasi

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

"No material has been placed on record to make the petition triable," the judge said.

Vodafone withdraw plea against DoT from court

Vodafone withdraw plea against DoT from court

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Vodafone had contended in its plea that DoT instead of signing and executing the ULs had at the last moment informed them that their request for deletion of 'restrictive' clauses in licence pertaining to roaming cannot be accepted.

Rohingyas' deportation damages idea of India

Rohingyas' deportation damages idea of India

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

The deported Rohingyas would face persecution in Myanmar but also, possibly, elimination.

CWG case: Provisional arrest of 3 Swiss officials sought by CBI

CWG case: Provisional arrest of 3 Swiss officials sought by CBI

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation told a Delhi court on Wednesday that the Indian Embassy at Berne has requested authorities there for provisional arrest of three officials of Switzerland-based Swiss Timing Limited, against whom summons were issued for their alleged roles in a 2010 CWG-related corruption case.

Delhi HC refuses to stay Centre's notification on ACB powers

Delhi HC refuses to stay Centre's notification on ACB powers

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Delhi high court on refused to stay two notifications of the Centre which had taken away the power of the city government's Anti-Corruption Branch to prosecute officials of Union government, saying a vacation court cannot grant the relief sought by a fresh PIL.

JNU row: Delhi HC dismisses plea for NIA probe

JNU row: Delhi HC dismisses plea for NIA probe

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

The Delhi high court on Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking the National Investigation Agency probe in the Jawaharlal Nehru University sedition case.

Azad's plea for CBI probe into DDCA dismissed

Azad's plea for CBI probe into DDCA dismissed

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

The Delhi high court, on Tuesday, dismissed as "premature" the plea of former Indian cricketers Kirti Azad, Bishan Singh Bedi and others seeking a court-monitored probe by CBI or SIT into the alleged financial irregularities in the Delhi and District Cricket Association.

'We won't allow govt to reduce us to documents'

'We won't allow govt to reduce us to documents'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

'These protests are not just about the CAA. It is against allowing fascism and religious discrimination to creep into our legal system.'

How to take action against an errant builder

How to take action against an errant builder

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

If the developers continue to express inability to pay, buyers should file a petition in the SC and request it to initiate proceedings under Article 142 of the Constitution

Will India ever get its treasures back?

Will India ever get its treasures back?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

'Does a thousand-year-old sculpture worshipped in a thriving religion belong to a foreign museum or the temple from which it was extracted?' Congress MP Shashi Tharoor asked angrily. 'They legitimately belonged to India and people of past, present and future generations are interested in re-possessing them,' a central information commissioner declared last month.