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8 ministers from Jai Ram Thakur's cabinet lost HP poll

8 ministers from Jai Ram Thakur's cabinet lost HP poll

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The outgoing BJP government had 12 cabinet ministers, including Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur.

Under CJI Chandrachud, SC to organise first-ever hackathon

Under CJI Chandrachud, SC to organise first-ever hackathon

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday said it will organise its first 'hackathon' event to identify innovative ideas and explore practical propositions for refining and bringing in efficiency in the existing process from 'filing to listing' of judicial matters.

SC irked by govt's reply on Abu Salem plea, calls it lecture to judiciary

SC irked by govt's reply on Abu Salem plea, calls it lecture to judiciary

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday took strong exception of an affidavit filed by the Union home secretary on a plea by gangster Abu Salem, challenging his life imprisonment in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, and said it is an "attempt to lecture the judiciary".

SC asks CBI to embrace change in privacy plea over e-devices' seizure

SC asks CBI to embrace change in privacy plea over e-devices' seizure

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The world has changed and the CBI should also, the Supreme Court observed on Monday while hearing a plea seeking guidelines for probe agencies on seizure, examination and preservation of personal digital and electronic devices and their contents.

IPL 2023: It's perform or perish for RCB against Sunrisers

IPL 2023: It's perform or perish for RCB against Sunrisers

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Virat Kohli will be in focus as Royal Challengers Bangalore look to strengthen their claim for an IPL play-offs berth in their must-win match against laggards Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Same-sex marriage: How far can courts go, asks SC

Same-sex marriage: How far can courts go, asks SC

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud was faced with several consequential legal questions, such as adoption, succession, intestacy and laws governing pension and gratuity where a once legally-acknowledged spouse is the beneficiary, if it decides to legalise same-sex marriage.

Table-toppers RR need middle-order fire to tame RCB

Table-toppers RR need middle-order fire to tame RCB

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Table-toppers Rajasthan Royals need more from their fragile middle-order as they look to return to winning ways against an inconsistent but dangerous Royal Challengers Bangalore in Sunday's IPL match in Bengaluru.

SC turns down bar assn's plea for plot of land, asks it to approach admin side

SC turns down bar assn's plea for plot of land, asks it to approach admin side

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Observing that issues pertaining to the change of land use should be addressed on the administrative side, the Supreme Court on Thursday rejected the Supreme Court Bar Association's plea to allot an entire tract of land, which was allotted to the apex court, for conversion into a chamber block for lawyers.

Middle order stability the key as RCB take on CSK

Middle order stability the key as RCB take on CSK

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Chennai Super Kings will look to step up the pace in the middle overs and hope their inspirational skipper M S Dhoni takes the field despite a knee niggle against fierce rivals Royal Challengers Bangalore in the eagerly awaited Southern derby in the IPL, in Bengaluru, on Monday.

No constitutional fraud in annulling Art 370, due process followed: Govt to SC

No constitutional fraud in annulling Art 370, due process followed: Govt to SC

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

The five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, which heard their contentions at length, told them they will have to justify the procedure adopted for abrogation as the court cannot postulate a situation "where the ends justify the means".

SC raps Centre, Nagaland over delay in women's quota in civic poll

SC raps Centre, Nagaland over delay in women's quota in civic poll

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

A bench of Justices SK Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia said the Centre cannot preclude reservation from being extended to women in civic bodies by saying it doesn't apply to tribal areas.

Step into Mouni's state of mind!

Step into Mouni's state of mind!

Rediff.com20 May 2021

'The calm after the storm... Better days are coming'.

Kohli, Faf hold the key for RCB against toppers GT

Kohli, Faf hold the key for RCB against toppers GT

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Playing IPL 2023's last league stage match, Royal Challengers Bangalore would know what exactly is required of them to qualify for the play-offs, when they face table-toppers Gujarat Titans in Bengaluru on Sunday.

Can Parliament enact law to divide J-K during central rule, SC wants to know

Can Parliament enact law to divide J-K during central rule, SC wants to know

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked whether Parliament could have enacted the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, which divided the erstwhile state into two Union territories, during the subsistence of President's rule in 2018-2019.

Depleted KKR seek home comfort against star-studded RCB

Depleted KKR seek home comfort against star-studded RCB

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

KKR looked a shadow of their past in their season-opener

SC to hear petitions against talaq-e-hasan in January 2023

SC to hear petitions against talaq-e-hasan in January 2023

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday admitted the pleas seeking talaq-e-hasan and all other forms of "unilateral extrajudicial divorce" to be declared unconstitutional.

Deepika-Ranveer At Salman's Eid Party

Deepika-Ranveer At Salman's Eid Party

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Couple power at Arpita Khan and Aayush Sharma's Eid party.

Shehla Rashid, Shah Faesal withdraw Article 370 pleas

Shehla Rashid, Shah Faesal withdraw Article 370 pleas

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will commence day-to-day hearing from August 2 on a batch of petitions challenging abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution that bestowed special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Gujarat judge not among 7 transferred by SC collegium, Telangana judge is

Gujarat judge not among 7 transferred by SC collegium, Telangana judge is

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud on Thursday recommended the transfer of seven high court judges to different high courts in the country.

Top Performer: Milestone Man Sanju Samson

Top Performer: Milestone Man Sanju Samson

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Samson found the boundaries at ease almost every over. There was the well-timed drive through the covers, smashes to the boundary over the infield and shots on the on side.

What Makes Ananya Pandey Cry

What Makes Ananya Pandey Cry

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

What Madhuri misses.... Check out Mini's tips... What's Swastika up to?

The Power Of Love Over Ideology

The Power Of Love Over Ideology

Rediff.com24 May 2023

'We desire to see our children and children-in-law find legal acceptance for their relationship...' Chintan Girish Modi on how parents of LGBTQIA+ Indians have appealed to Chief Justice Chandrachud to 'consider the plea for marriage equality'.

What Has Changed In Kashmir Since August 5, 2019?

What Has Changed In Kashmir Since August 5, 2019?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Restoration of peace and the normal routine of daily life, compared to the past, stands out as its most significant achievement, observes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the veteran commentator on Kashmir affairs, four years after the abrogation of Article 370.

Struggling Delhi Capitals eye turnaround against RCB

Struggling Delhi Capitals eye turnaround against RCB

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Delhi are enduring a poor start to the season as they have lost all their four games in IPL 2023 so far.

SC pulls up advocate for listing CJI as party respondent in plea

SC pulls up advocate for listing CJI as party respondent in plea

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday took exception to making the Chief Justice of India one of the party respondents in a plea challenging the designation of lawyers as senior advocates.

Cong to pick Himachal CM today, the frontrunners are...

Cong to pick Himachal CM today, the frontrunners are...

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

With the Congress emerging victorious in Himachal Pradesh, state party president Pratibha Singh is considered a key frontrunner for the chief minister's post, closely followed by former party chief Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu and outgoing Congress Legislature Party leader Mukesh Agnihotri.

Blow for Uddhav as SC refuses to refer 2016 Nabam Rebia verdict to larger bench

Blow for Uddhav as SC refuses to refer 2016 Nabam Rebia verdict to larger bench

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to refer pleas related to the June 2022 Maharashtra political crisis triggered by the Shiv Sena's division to a seven-judge bench for reconsideration of the 2016 Nabam Rebia judgment.

Senior advocate named by collegium to SC in line to become CJI by 2030

Senior advocate named by collegium to SC in line to become CJI by 2030

Rediff.com16 May 2023

The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Tuesday recommended to the Centre the names of Andhra Pradesh high court chief justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and senior advocate KV Viswanathan as judges of the apex court.

SC may refer challenge to Special Marriage Act provision to 2-judge bench

SC may refer challenge to Special Marriage Act provision to 2-judge bench

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

The Special Marriage Act, 1954 provides a legal framework for the marriage of people belonging to different religions or castes. It governs a civil marriage where the state sanctions the marriage rather than the religion.

Don't cite US abortion verdict, we've gone ahead, SC tells govt

Don't cite US abortion verdict, we've gone ahead, SC tells govt

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

The Centre referred to the controversial judgement of the US Supreme Court in the Dobbs case in support of its contention that the judiciary should not venture into the domain of the legislature.

Do-or-die for KKR as they take on RCB

Do-or-die for KKR as they take on RCB

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Struggling KKR seek change of fortunes against RCB

Heavyweights RCB take on equals MI in opener

Heavyweights RCB take on equals MI in opener

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

However, it remains to be seen how RCB will cope without players like Rajat Patidar and Josh Hazlewood, who both have been sidelined for at least the first half of this IPL due to injuries. Australian Glenn Maxwell is also unlikely to feature in Sunday's game.

When The Party Ends And Reality's Cold Light Shines Through...

When The Party Ends And Reality's Cold Light Shines Through...

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

There will be a lot to repair and rejuvenate -- if that opportunity even presents itself, warns Rathin Roy.

IPL: Rohit's form a concern for MI ahead of crucial RCB clash

IPL: Rohit's form a concern for MI ahead of crucial RCB clash

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Captain Rohit Sharma's form with the bat and bowling in the death overs will be a huge concern for hosts Mumbai Indians when they take on Royal Challengers Bangalore on Tuesday.

Nobody can warn anyone, public is 'malik': Rijiju's swipe at SC

Nobody can warn anyone, public is 'malik': Rijiju's swipe at SC

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

People sitting in responsible positions have to think before saying anything, whether it will benefit the country or not

SC gets 5 new judges; now 2 short of full strength

SC gets 5 new judges; now 2 short of full strength

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

Law Minister Kiren Rijiju tweeted to announce the appointment of Justice Pankaj Mithal, Chief Justice, Rajasthan High Court; Justice Sanjay Karol, Chief Justice, Patna High Court; Justice P V Sanjay Kumar, Chief Justice, Manipur High Court; Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah of Patna High Court; and Justice Manoj Misra of Allahabad High Court as apex court judges.

Punjab sweat on Dhawan's injury ahead of RCB clash

Punjab sweat on Dhawan's injury ahead of RCB clash

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Punjab Kings would be sweating over skipper Shikhar Dhawan's injury at a time when they need all their firepower against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Ex-CM Virbhadra Singh's wife in race for Congress CM in Himachal

Ex-CM Virbhadra Singh's wife in race for Congress CM in Himachal

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Deciding on the chief ministerial face who can bind the party going forward is the immediate challenge for the Congress.

Was compensation paid to heirs of missing in '92-'93 Mumbai riots, SC asks Maha

Was compensation paid to heirs of missing in '92-'93 Mumbai riots, SC asks Maha

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Maharashtra government to apprise it about whether compensation has been paid to the legal heirs of 168 people, who were stated to have gone missing during the 1992-93 communal riots in Mumbai.

SC raps Nagaland assembly for scrapping civic polls, says to follow law of land

SC raps Nagaland assembly for scrapping civic polls, says to follow law of land

Rediff.com18 May 2023

The apex court observed that it respects the local sentiments but asserted authorities cannot let the law of the land not prevail especially when there is nothing affecting the personal rights or personal laws.