News for 'Justices G S Singhvi'

Now,it's mandatory to sell helmets with 2-wheelers

Now,it's mandatory to sell helmets with 2-wheelers

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

A bench comprising Justice G S Singhvi and Justice A K Ganguly dismissed the petition filed by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers challenging an earlier order of the Delhi high court.

Sufi saint remark: SC refuses to quash FIRs against TV anchor

Sufi saint remark: SC refuses to quash FIRs against TV anchor

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Several FIRs were lodged against Devgan for using a derogatory term for the Sufi saint in the news debate show called '"Aar Paar'" on his channel on June 15.

Koregaon-Bhima case: SC reserves verdict on 5 activists's arrests

Koregaon-Bhima case: SC reserves verdict on 5 activists's arrests

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

The court asked the Maharashtra police to file their case diary pertaining to the ongoing investigation in the case by September 24.

SC notice to airline for sacking overweight airhostess

SC notice to airline for sacking overweight airhostess

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Salome Singsit, 39, approached the apex court challenging the decision of Airline Allied Services Ltd, a subsidiary of Air India, alleging that the airline had arbitrarily refused to renew her contract.

SC bars K'taka speaker from taking decision on rebel MLAs till July 16

SC bars K'taka speaker from taking decision on rebel MLAs till July 16

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy alleged in the Supreme Court that the top court's order on the resignations of the rebel Congress-Janat Dal-Secular MLAs was passed without issuing a notice to the state assembly speaker.

Herald case: Delhi HC to hear AJL's appeal against eviction order

Herald case: Delhi HC to hear AJL's appeal against eviction order

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

The court listed the matter for hearing on January 16 after both the sides consented to it.

Govt employee's classified report can't be made public: SC

Govt employee's classified report can't be made public: SC

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

The Supreme Court today rejected a plea for disclosure of the annual confidential reports of public servants under the Right To Information Act.

SC sets up special team to examine Radia tapes

SC sets up special team to examine Radia tapes

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

A six-member special team comprising five from the Central Bureau of Investigation and one from the Income Tax department was on Thursday constituted by the Supreme Court to examine the contents of tapped telephonic conversations of corporate lobbyist Niira Radia with politicians, corporate honchos and others.

Why are all and sundry given police protection: SC

Why are all and sundry given police protection: SC

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Strongly disapproving of police protection given to 'all and sundry', including Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assembly who face no security threat, the Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre and all states to furnish names of the people given the security and the expenditure borne by states on it.

Police explanation on brutalities an eyewash: SC

Police explanation on brutalities an eyewash: SC

Rediff.com6 May 2013

The Supreme Court on Monday termed as an "eyewash" the explanation given in the affidavits filed by Delhi Police and Uttar Pradesh government in connection with the police brutality on a young girl and a woman protesting the rape of minors in the national capital and in Aligarh.

SC commutes to life term the death sentence of convict

SC commutes to life term the death sentence of convict

Rediff.com1 May 2013

The Supreme Court on Wednesday commuted to life imprisonment the death sentence awarded to murder convict M N Das, whose mercy petition was rejected by then President Pratibha Patil. A bench headed by Justice G S Singhvi allowed the plea of Das who had approached the apex court for commutation of his death sentence on the ground that the President had taken eleven years to decide his mercy plea.

SC drops militant Bhullar's plea for lifer; he will hang

SC drops militant Bhullar's plea for lifer; he will hang

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed condemned prisoner and Khalistan Liberation Force terrorist Devinderpal Singh Bhullar's plea for commutation of his death sentence to life imprisonment on ground of delay in deciding his mercy plea.

SC issues notice to Centre on plea to ban tobacco products

SC issues notice to Centre on plea to ban tobacco products

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Centre on a plea for complete ban on manufacture and sale of gutka, pan masala and other tobacco products in the country.

Gutka ban execution: SC seeks report from states, UTs

Gutka ban execution: SC seeks report from states, UTs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed Health Secretaries of the states and UnionTerritories (UTs) to file compliance report on implementation of ban on sale and manufacture of gutka and pan masala containing tobacco.

2G: SC dismisses Essar, Loop plea

2G: SC dismisses Essar, Loop plea

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Over a year after the judgement was reserved, a bench of justices G S Singhvi and S J Mukhopadhaya rejected the pleas of the telecom companies which pleaded that they be tried in a magisterial court unlike other accused in 2G cases as they have not been charged under Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act.

SC issues notice to 2 firms on Subramanian Swamy's plea

SC issues notice to 2 firms on Subramanian Swamy's plea

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

These include Chennai-based Advantage Strategic Consulting Private Ltd and its offshore sister concern.

SC issues notice to 2 firms on Swamy's plea

SC issues notice to 2 firms on Swamy's plea

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notices to Chennai-based Advantage Strategic Consulting Private Ltd and its offshore sister concern on a plea of Janata Party President Subramanian Swamy seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against them for filing a defamation suit in Singapore against him.

PF scam: CBI to examine Asthana's viscera

PF scam: CBI to examine Asthana's viscera

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

The apex court gave the direction while hearing the petition filed by Nahar Singh Yadav, secretary of the Ghaziabad Bar Association, in this regard.

SC tells MP convent to take back Muslim boy

SC tells MP convent to take back Muslim boy

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

The Supreme Court today issued a fresh notice to a convent school in Madhya Pradesh on a Muslim student's right to sport a beard.

Bhima Koregaon: SC extends interim protection to Navlakha, Teltumbde

Bhima Koregaon: SC extends interim protection to Navlakha, Teltumbde

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Navlakha, Teltumbde and several other activists have been booked by the Pune Police for their alleged Maoist links and several other charges following the violence at Koregaon Bhima village in Pune district on January 1, 2018.

Illegal occupation: SC notice to Buta Singh, Y S Dadwal

Illegal occupation: SC notice to Buta Singh, Y S Dadwal

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notices to former Bihar governor Buta Singh, ex-Delhi Police Commissioner Y S Dadwal along with many other serving and retired bureaucrats and Indian Police Service officers for unauthorised occupation of government bungalows in the national capital.

No BJP rath yatra for now; SC says Bengal's worry 'not unfounded'

No BJP rath yatra for now; SC says Bengal's worry 'not unfounded'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

The apex court, however, allowed the West Bengal unit of the BJP to continue with its proposed public rallies and meetings under its "Ganatantra Bachao Yatra".

SC stays demolition of buildings in Campa Cola compound

SC stays demolition of buildings in Campa Cola compound

Rediff.com2 May 2013

In a relief to the residents of Campa Cola compound in Worli in Mumbai, the Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the demolition of buildings and granted five months to flat owners to vacate the premises.

SC asks top cops to explain assault on rape protestors

SC asks top cops to explain assault on rape protestors

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

Taking strong exception to a police officer slapping a young girl during a recent protest against rape of a minor, the Supreme Court on Thursday sought an explanation from the Delhi police chief on the incident. A bench headed by Justice G S Singhvi directed the police Ccmmissioner to file an affidavit to explain why a young girl was beaten up during the protest against the rape of five-year-old in Delhi.

SC to Cong MP: Put on record EC clean chit to PM, Shah

SC to Cong MP: Put on record EC clean chit to PM, Shah

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Senior advocate A M Singhvi, appearing for Dev, said that the poll panel has passed 'unreasoned' orders while dismissing complaints of MCC violations against Modi and Shah and moreover, there have been reports of dissent by one of the election commissioners in passing some of the decisions.

SC defers proceedings against Sunil Mittal, Ravi Ruia

SC defers proceedings against Sunil Mittal, Ravi Ruia

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

On Thursday, the SC will resume hearing on Mittal's plea challenging the court's summons.

SC seeks Centre response on action taken against Radia

SC seeks Centre response on action taken against Radia

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

Pulling up the government for producing unsigned documents, the Supreme Court on Wednesday sought to know what action has been taken against former corporate lobbyist Niira Radia after tapping her phone on the basis of a complaint against her.

Parliament panel tables Lokpal Bill report

Parliament panel tables Lokpal Bill report

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

The report on the Lokpal Bill was tabled in the Rajya Sabha by Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Chairman of the Standing Committee on Law and Justice, Public Grievances and Personnel.

Cap on SMS: SC stays TDSAT's order

Cap on SMS: SC stays TDSAT's order

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

TDSAT had squashed the limit after Uddhav Thackeray's son Aditya had questioned TRAI's decision.

2G scam: SC to decide whether to proceed against Bharti

2G scam: SC to decide whether to proceed against Bharti

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Apex court said it will decide on it, irrespective of the opinion of government law officers.

Criminalising gay sex against Constitution: SC told

Criminalising gay sex against Constitution: SC told

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Gay rights activists on Monday submitted in the Supreme Court that criminalising homosexual acts is against constitutional values and law should not interfere when consenting adults are involved.

SC stays proceedings in all 2G cases in Delhi HC

SC stays proceedings in all 2G cases in Delhi HC

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the proceedings on all petitions relating to the 2G spectrum allocation scam, pending before the Delhi high Court, on a Central Bureau of Investigation plea.

SC notice to Kerala in 'ice cream parlour' sex scam

SC notice to Kerala in 'ice cream parlour' sex scam

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

The Kerala government on Thursday assured the Supreme Court that it would provide Opposition Leader V S Achuthanandan a copy of the charge-sheet in the 1997 ice cream parlour sex scandal, involving the state's top politicians, judicial officers and others.

Parliament passes Aadhaar amendment bill

Parliament passes Aadhaar amendment bill

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed in Rajya Sabha by a voice vote, although many parties including the Trinamool Congress and Dravida Munnetra Kazagham opposed it citing various reasons, including apprehensions data theft.

'8049 cops, Rs 341 cr spent on VIP security in Delhi'

'8049 cops, Rs 341 cr spent on VIP security in Delhi'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Delhi government Thursday told the Supreme Court that 8049 police personnel are deployed for giving protection to VIPs in the national capital at a cost of Rs 341 crore to the exchequer annually.

Radia tapes tampered: Centre tells Supreme Court

Radia tapes tampered: Centre tells Supreme Court

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

The government on Tuesday claimed before the Supreme Court that the Radia tapes broadcast by media organisations were tampered with and the government agencies were not responsible for its leakage.

Tiwari seeks confidential court proceedings, SC says no

Tiwari seeks confidential court proceedings, SC says no

Rediff.com28 May 2012

The Supreme Court on Monday turned down a plea of veteran Congress leader N D Tiwari seeking to maintain confidentiality of court proceedings in the paternity suit of a youth claiming to be his biological son.

2G spectrum: SC extends operators' deadline

2G spectrum: SC extends operators' deadline

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

The apex court on February 2 last year cancelled 122 licences for the 2G spectrum and had directed the DoT to hold fresh auction for them within four months which has been extended by interim orders from time to time.

SC pulls up Centre on Radia tape leakage probe

SC pulls up Centre on Radia tape leakage probe

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the Centre over leakage of its tapped conversation of former corporate lobbyist Niira Radia saying its probe report is hardly satisfactory.

Complete 2G spectrum auction by Jan 11: SC to govt

Complete 2G spectrum auction by Jan 11: SC to govt

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

A bench of justices G S Singhvi and K S Radhakrishnan, which extended the August 31, 2012 deadline for completing the auction process, made it clear that no court in the country will entertain any plea on this issue of 2G spectrum.