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Uddhav vs Shinde: SC verdict on Maha crisis on Thursday

Uddhav vs Shinde: SC verdict on Maha crisis on Thursday

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The verdict will be delivered by a five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud.

State has duty to recognise queer unions, says CJI Chandrachud

State has duty to recognise queer unions, says CJI Chandrachud

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Tuesday said the State has an obligation to recognise unions entered into by queer couples and grant them benefit under the law.

Can same sex couples adopt children? Why not, says SC

Can same sex couples adopt children? Why not, says SC

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Indian laws permit an individual to adopt a child irrespective of marital status, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday while asserting that the law recognises there may be situations apart from an "ideal family" having its own biological children.

NC's Lone pledges allegiance to Constitution but govt not happy

NC's Lone pledges allegiance to Constitution but govt not happy

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

National Conference leader Mohammed Akbar Lone on Tuesday filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court reiterating his oath as Lok Sabha MP, saying he will preserve and uphold the Constitution and protect the country's territorial integrity, an undertaking that irked the Centre which claimed it added "insult to injury to the nation".

Why Doctors Stopped Being Gods

Why Doctors Stopped Being Gods

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

I got to know that every referred case for angiography and angioplasty got a kickback of Rs 5,000 and Rs 15,000 respectively. Seeing this trend, doctors started paying referring doctors Rs 1 lakh in advance and adjusting it as and when patients came in. This menace slowly spread its tentacles all over the medical field, including radiological diagnostics and biochemistry laboratories. For every test ordered, 20 per cent of the bill was given back to the referring doctor. This led to doctors recommending unnecessary tests. The pharmaceutical companies also saw burgeoning business. Acclaimed doctors were given televisions sets, refrigerators, air conditioners and cars depending upon the prescriptions. General practitioners would prescribe unnecessary drugs, and were given returns in cash. A fascinating excerpt from Dr Upendra Kaul's When The Heart Speaks.

Collegium names 2 HC judges for elevation to SC

Collegium names 2 HC judges for elevation to SC

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud on Wednesday recommended to the Centre the names of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, the chief justice of the Telangana high court, and Justice S Venkatanarayana Bhatti, his counterpart in Kerala, for elevation as judges of the apex court.

Turning Point: Death Bowling, Roy Blitz

Turning Point: Death Bowling, Roy Blitz

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Plugging the runs at the backend of the Rajasthan innings and then getting Samson's wicket in the 20th over before Roy's assault -- not allowing Rajasthan's bowlers to settle tilted the match in Hyderabad's favour.

SC rejects lawyers' plea against Dhankhar, Rijiju over remarks on judiciary

SC rejects lawyers' plea against Dhankhar, Rijiju over remarks on judiciary

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The plea came up for hearing before a bench of Justices SK Kaul and A Amanullah.

Duleep Trophy: North, Central move closer to victory

Duleep Trophy: North, Central move closer to victory

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

North bowlers made optimum use of it to reduce North East to 58 for 3 at close. NE trail by 607 runs.

SC bench hearing quota pleas for Dalit converts stumped by rejected Misra report

SC bench hearing quota pleas for Dalit converts stumped by rejected Misra report

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

What is the effect of the report of a commission of inquiry that has been rejected or not accepted by the government, and whether the empirical data which formed the basis of the report can be looked at while determining a constitutional issue, the Supreme Court wondered on Wednesday while considering the question of quotas for Dalit Muslims and Dalit Christians.

SC refuses to interfere with HC order giving bail to ex-Mumbai top cop

SC refuses to interfere with HC order giving bail to ex-Mumbai top cop

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the Delhi high court verdict granting bail to former Mumbai Police Commissioner Sanjay Pandey in a money laundering case related to alleged illegal phone tapping and snooping of National Stock Exchange (NSE) employees.

'Watch who will be leaving the Congress in days to come'

'Watch who will be leaving the Congress in days to come'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

'Why are the people who stood with the Congress through thick and thin, why are they leaving?'

Afwaah Review: Thrilling Take On Rumour Mongering

Afwaah Review: Thrilling Take On Rumour Mongering

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Afwaah is a sum of Sudhir Mishra's thought-provoking reflections and appeal to question what's real, what's rumour, notes Sukanya Verma.

We don't go by popular morality, says SC bench in same sex marriage hearing

We don't go by popular morality, says SC bench in same sex marriage hearing

Rediff.com3 May 2023

We don't go by either "popular morality or segmental morality" but what the Constitution mandates, the Supreme Court observed on Wednesday when an argument was advanced before it that young same-sex couples across the country wanted to get married.

Madras HC bar members oppose BJP leader as judge

Madras HC bar members oppose BJP leader as judge

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

A section of the Madras high court Bar Association has opposed the Supreme Court collegium's recommendation to elevate advocate Lekshmana Chandra Victoria Gowri for judgeship at the Madras HC and demanded her recall.

RCB middle-order holds the key against rampaging LSG

RCB middle-order holds the key against rampaging LSG

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Royal Challengers Bangalore will aim to shed the over-reliance on their celebrated top-order when they face a belligerent Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL match in Lucknow on Monday.

In rare act SC overturns HC order, convicts accused ex-MP in murder case

In rare act SC overturns HC order, convicts accused ex-MP in murder case

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Observing that it was dealing with a case which was an "exceptionally painful episode of our criminal justice system", the Supreme Court on Friday convicted former Lok Sabha MP from Bihar Prabhunath Singh in a 1995 double murder case, overturning the orders of the trial court and the Patna high court acquitting him.

SC to hear sexual harassment cases against judges on Nov 15

SC to hear sexual harassment cases against judges on Nov 15

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

A bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, AS Oka and Vikram Nath, ordered the secretary-general to file his reply within four weeks on the issue after senior advocate Indira Jaising told that the secretary-general was yet to file an affidavit.

SC collegium rejects judge's request to retain her at Madras HC

SC collegium rejects judge's request to retain her at Madras HC

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud has rejected a request made by Justice V M Velumani to retain her as a Madras high court judge.

Like Mrunal-Shahid's Chemistry?

Like Mrunal-Shahid's Chemistry?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Raveena shares a pic from her 'make-up room'... Dharmendra has a warning... Neil's adorable pic...

SC dismisses plea over Andhra's Ahobilam mutt administration

SC dismisses plea over Andhra's Ahobilam mutt administration

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

"Let the religious people deal with it," the Supreme Court said on Friday while refusing to entertain a plea against an Andhra Pradesh high court order holding that the state of Andhra Pradesh had no authority under law to appoint an executive officer to the Ahobilam mutt temple.

What's Caught Rashmika By Surprise?

What's Caught Rashmika By Surprise?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Tamannaah's in a colourful mood... Akshay leaves for Dubai... Janhvi promotes Good Luck Jerry...

Sindhu, Harshit shine as North gains Duleep Trophy advantage

Sindhu, Harshit shine as North gains Duleep Trophy advantage

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

North East were 65 for 2, 475 runs in arrears, when bad light and rain forced an early closure to their first dig on Thursday.

Where Are Chiranjeevi, Mahesh Babu, Prabhas, Rajamouli Off To?

Where Are Chiranjeevi, Mahesh Babu, Prabhas, Rajamouli Off To?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Brace yourself for Disha's perfect figure... Why did Twinkle fall asleep?... Why is Kapil Sharma pouting?...

Turning Points: RCB Bowlers Keep It Tight; Kohli Dropped

Turning Points: RCB Bowlers Keep It Tight; Kohli Dropped

Rediff.com20 May 2022

RCB will hope their win materialises into a spot in the play-offs, especially given the way their bowlers performed and Kohli getting his mojo back.

Appointed 224 judges to HCs, hope govt will clear names for Delhi HC: CJI Ramana

Appointed 224 judges to HCs, hope govt will clear names for Delhi HC: CJI Ramana

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Justice Ramana said that he took up the issues concerning the appointment of judges and infrastructure during his term and hoped that he stood up to the expectations of the legal fraternity.

Who is this Actress?

Who is this Actress?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Sidharth shares a throwback pic... Gauahar is in Moscow mode...

J-K polls can be held anytime, govt tells SC, but mum on statehood

J-K polls can be held anytime, govt tells SC, but mum on statehood

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Elections in Jammu and Kashmir can be held "anytime from now" as the work on updation of voters list is almost over, the Centre told the Supreme Court on Thursday but remained non-committal about setting a time-frame for restoration of statehood to the Union territory (UT).

No question of Brexit-like referendum on Art 370, says SC

No question of Brexit-like referendum on Art 370, says SC

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

There is no question of a Brexit-like referendum on the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday, as it grappled with the question as to whether its repeal was constitutionally legal.

Jaipur set for Jaiswal, Du Plessis show as RR take on RCB

Jaipur set for Jaiswal, Du Plessis show as RR take on RCB

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Both Jaiswal and du Plessis, the leading run-getters in IPL 2023 so far, are in scintillating form. While du Plessis is leading the scoring charts with 576 runs from 11 innings, including six half centuries and a best of 84, Jaiswal is a close second with 575 runs from 12 matches, which includes four fifties and a 124-run knock.

Govt to inform SC of J-K's political future on Thursday

Govt to inform SC of J-K's political future on Thursday

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

The central government's response was conveyed to the court by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, after a five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, hearing the pleas challenging the abrogation of Article 370, asked it to set a specific time frame for restoration of electoral democracy in the erstwhile state.

SC seeks details of poor languishing in jails despite bail after Prez call

SC seeks details of poor languishing in jails despite bail after Prez call

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Justice SK Kaul was among those seated on the dais with Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, when the president narrated her experience of meeting several undertrial prisoners as an MLA in her native Odisha and later as the governor of Jharkhand.

SC collegium names retired district judge to Madhya Pradesh HC

SC collegium names retired district judge to Madhya Pradesh HC

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Setting a precedent, the Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud has recommended a retired district judge for appointment as judge of the Madhya Pradesh high court.

Poet Vajpeyi opts out of cultural fest over censorship, organisers deny claim

Poet Vajpeyi opts out of cultural fest over censorship, organisers deny claim

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Poet Ashok Vajpeyi on Friday said he won't participate in a cultural festival as he was scheduled to because the organisers asked him not to read poems critical of the government. A spokesperson from the Rekhta Foundation, which is co-organiser of the session, denied his claim that he was being censored.

After bench's criticism, SC comes up with new case listing system

After bench's criticism, SC comes up with new case listing system

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

A day after a full court meeting and to allay the concerns of lawyers and litigants on matters not being taken up for hearing due to paucity of time, the Supreme Court on Wednesday came out with a new mechanism in which a miscellaneous case "not taken up" for hearing will be listed the next day.

5-judge Constitution bench to hear pleas to legalise same-sex marriages

5-judge Constitution bench to hear pleas to legalise same-sex marriages

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

A bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said the submissions on the issue involve an interplay between constitutional rights on the one hand and special legislative enactments, including the Special Marriage Act, on the other.

Identification of minorities: SC gives 6 weeks to Raj, T'gana, J-K for reply

Identification of minorities: SC gives 6 weeks to Raj, T'gana, J-K for reply

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Additional solicitor general KM Nataraj, appearing for the Centre, told a bench of Justices SK Kaul and A Amanullah that responses were still awaited from Rajasthan and Telanagana.

SC says 2014 ruling removing graft shield for babus to have retrospective effect

SC says 2014 ruling removing graft shield for babus to have retrospective effect

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, in a unanimous verdict, ruled that its 2014 verdict, which had struck down a provision of the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946 providing immunity to such officers in graft cases, will have retrospective effect.

IPL: RCB batters face spin test against LSG

IPL: RCB batters face spin test against LSG

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Royal Challengers Bangalore will expect more runs from their batters and discipline in 'death' overs bowling when they take on high-flying Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL match in Bengaluru on Monday.

Underwhelming DC eye another win, this time over RCB

Underwhelming DC eye another win, this time over RCB

Rediff.com5 May 2023

After a win like that, the morale of any team would be high but Delhi will need to find a way to bat well against the star studded RCB.