News for 'Kashmir High Court'

Chaos in J&K assembly; Omar claims Speaker is biased

Chaos in J&K assembly; Omar claims Speaker is biased

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Pandemonium prevailed in Jammu and Kashmir assembly on Monday as banner-waving members of the legislative assembly of opposition National Conference and the Congress stormed the well over beef ban and other issues.

Court raps Delhi Police for filing chargesheet against Kanhaiya without sanctions

Court raps Delhi Police for filing chargesheet against Kanhaiya without sanctions

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

"Why did you file (the chargesheet) without approval? You don't have a legal department," the court said.

Kathua rape case: SC orders transfer of accused to Gurdaspur jail

Kathua rape case: SC orders transfer of accused to Gurdaspur jail

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra directed the Jammu-Kashmir Police to file a supplementary chargesheet in the case within eight weeks.

Handwara row: Girl records statement before CJM

Handwara row: Girl records statement before CJM

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

The girl, who is at the centre of the Handwara molestation storm, has recorded her statement before the Chief Judicial Magistrate in which she stood by her earlier statement that she was not molested by any army soldier on Tuesday.

Eviction of Omar Abdullah's estranged wife Payal from Delhi bungalow begins

Eviction of Omar Abdullah's estranged wife Payal from Delhi bungalow begins

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

A squad from the Jammu and Kashmir Resident Commissioner's office broke the outer gate of the bungalow and were taking out her belongings.

Masarat Alam's detention under PSA quashed

Masarat Alam's detention under PSA quashed

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

In April, Bhat was detained under the Public Safety Act for allegedly hoisting Pakistani flags and chanting anti-national slogans at a rally in uptown Hyderpora area.

Pragya Thakur hospitalised, fails to appear before court

Pragya Thakur hospitalised, fails to appear before court

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Her lawyer told the court that she is suffering from high blood pressure and is unable to travel from Bhopal to Mumbai.

Why Did Govt Give ED Boss 3 Extensions?

Why Did Govt Give ED Boss 3 Extensions?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

'This move rendered the chiefs of important investigative agencies to the status of daily wage earners. It undermined the autonomy and independence of the agencies.'

'Rahul comes across as INDIA's villain'

'Rahul comes across as INDIA's villain'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

'It is not his doing, but Rahul Gandhi is forced by circumstances.' 'In taking political decisions, everything has to get his clearance.'

Door-to-door vaccination: HC asks Centre to look at Kerala, J-K

Door-to-door vaccination: HC asks Centre to look at Kerala, J-K

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

The Bombay high court on Friday said the Union government should look at the door-to-door vaccination programme carried out 'successfully' by Kerala and Jammu and Kashmir, and take a 'sound decision' on its present policy that states door-to-door vaccination was not possible.

Centre's vax scheme creates 2 classes of citizens, says Kerala HC

Centre's vax scheme creates 2 classes of citizens, says Kerala HC

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

The Centre's vaccination scheme has created two classes of citizens in India -- those who got Covaxin, whose movements are restricted, and those who received Covishield and can go anywhere -- the Kerala high court said on Tuesday.

Kashmiri Pandits protest teacher's killing, demand arms licence

Kashmiri Pandits protest teacher's killing, demand arms licence

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Terming the killing a "cowardly act", the protesters said assurances given by the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir administration to ensure the safety of minorities in the Valley have proved to be false.

Delhi HC reserves order on plea challenging constitutionality of Article 370

Delhi HC reserves order on plea challenging constitutionality of Article 370

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The Delhi high court reserved its judgement on a plea challenging the constitutional validity of Article 370 of the Constitution that gives special status to J&K.

SC allows Centre to withdraw forces from trouble-hit Darjeeling

SC allows Centre to withdraw forces from trouble-hit Darjeeling

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Observing that law and order was a "state subject", a bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra stayed the Calcutta high court order restraining the Centre from relocating the paramilitary forces from the state's strife-torn districts and asked the state government to respond to the Centre's appeal within a week.

Killed salesman's Kashimiri Pandit employer says won't leave Valley

Killed salesman's Kashimiri Pandit employer says won't leave Valley

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Kashmiri Pandit businessman Sandeep Mawa, whose salesman was killed here in a militant attack believed to be aimed at him, on Wednesday said he will not leave Kashmir and remain in Srinagar despite opposition from his family.

Court grants bail to SAR Gilani in sedition case

Court grants bail to SAR Gilani in sedition case

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Former Delhi University lecturer SAR Gilani was on Saturday granted bail by a Delhi court in a sedition case related to an event conducted at the Press Club last month.

Toll in Pulwama attack rises to 41; Court of Inquiry ordered

Toll in Pulwama attack rises to 41; Court of Inquiry ordered

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

In the wake of the incident, the CRPF has issued a 'high vigil' alert to all its formations in the Kashmir Valley and other places in the state.

'What kind of petition is this?' SC flays defective pleas on Art 370

'What kind of petition is this?' SC flays defective pleas on Art 370

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Meanwhile, the apex court said tthat it will wait for sometime before passing any direction on the plea seeking removal of restrictions on the media in Jammu and Kashmir.

Kathua gang rape: SC takes note of incident, issues notices to bar bodies

Kathua gang rape: SC takes note of incident, issues notices to bar bodies

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The apex court directed members of the bar not to obstruct judicial proceedings in the Kathua gang rape and murder case in Jammu and Kashmir

'Scrapping Art 370 will not stand SC scrutiny'

'Scrapping Art 370 will not stand SC scrutiny'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

'Our confidence has been strengthened by the fact that the Supreme Court has decided to examine the Constitutional validity of all that has been done on August 5.' 'That in itself is an achievement because the Supreme Court could have very well said you don't have a case at all.' 'The very fact that the honourable court has decided to admit it for regular hearing, and refer it to a Constitutional bench, tells us that the Supreme Court has found merit in our case.'

Unruly crowd created fear, police inadequate: HC on BJP violence at Kejriwal home

Unruly crowd created fear, police inadequate: HC on BJP violence at Kejriwal home

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

The Delhi high court on Friday sought a status report from the police in relation to the alleged attack outside the residence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal earlier this week and said that an "element of fear" was sought to be created by the "unruly crowd" and the police force at the spot was "inadequate" and "outnumbered".

Complete shutdown over Article 35-A brings Kashmir to a standstill

Complete shutdown over Article 35-A brings Kashmir to a standstill

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

Shops and business establishments were closed across the Valley while all kinds of transport remained off the roads due to the strike called.

Coming for Trump: The Delhi Jinx!

Coming for Trump: The Delhi Jinx!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Does an invitation to visit India bring bad luck to majoritarian demagogues? asks Rahul Jacob.

Committed to bring Uniform Civil Code, but after discussions: Shah

Committed to bring Uniform Civil Code, but after discussions: Shah

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Bharatiya Janata Party is committed to bring Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the country but only after following all democratic processes and discussions on it.

10 Women Achievers You Must Watch On OTT

10 Women Achievers You Must Watch On OTT

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Kangana Ranaut plays an Air Force pilot in Tejas, joining an increasing list of films and shows centered around women playing significant roles in their careers.

Article 35A case: SC defers hearing by 3 months

Article 35A case: SC defers hearing by 3 months

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

The SC defers the case after Centre informs the court that interlocutor appointed for dialogue in J&K.

Inmate who saw Sheena Bora willing to record statement: Lawyer

Inmate who saw Sheena Bora willing to record statement: Lawyer

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Speaking to ANI, Khan said, "I have been informed by my client Indrani Mukherjea (mother and prime accused in this murder case) that a lady officer (inmate) has informed her that she met Sheena Bora on June 24 near Dal Lake."

What it takes to be a student in Kashmir

What it takes to be a student in Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The ongoing violence in the valley is driving students to excel, but it is also making them angry, discovers Ritwik Sharma.

Mehbooba rules out shifting NIT from Srinagar; PIL filed in HC

Mehbooba rules out shifting NIT from Srinagar; PIL filed in HC

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

"As far as the demands of some students to shift the NIT campus out of Srinagar is considered, let me make it clear that it won't be possible," she said.

States can declare religious or linguistic community as minority: Centre

States can declare religious or linguistic community as minority: Centre

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Upadhyay, in his plea, challenged the validity of section 2(f) alleging that it gives unbridled power to the Centre terming it "manifestly arbitrary, irrational, and offending".

'Pak ready for a review if India reconsiders actions in Kashmir'

'Pak ready for a review if India reconsiders actions in Kashmir'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

"Are they ready to review their decisions? If they do, we can also review our decisions. Review will be on both sides," Qureshi said.

AAP's Shelly Oberoi elected Delhi mayor unanimously

AAP's Shelly Oberoi elected Delhi mayor unanimously

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Incumbent Deputy Mayor Aaley Mohammad Iqbal also got another term at the post, as BJP candidate Soni Pal withdrew her nomination. Iqbal and Pal were the two rival candidates for the post of deputy mayor.

Anarchy In Manipur: Modi Missing Big Picture

Anarchy In Manipur: Modi Missing Big Picture

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Unless the anarchy in Manipur is brought under control quickly, we are sowing the seeds of a flare up in the entire North East and the end of our dream of checking China in South East Asia, warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'Kozhikode is only the first'

'Kozhikode is only the first'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'We are going to have plane crashes left, right and centre.'

Pakistani army court sentences Kulbhushan Jadhav to death

Pakistani army court sentences Kulbhushan Jadhav to death

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Jadhav was 'arrested' on March 3 last year by Pakistan security officials in Balochistan.

Don't misread Supreme Court order, Aadhaar not a must

Don't misread Supreme Court order, Aadhaar not a must

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

The DoT is wrongly asking subscribers to link their mobile numbers to Aadhaar in order to keep them active, says Gopal Krishna.

Kangana seeks compensation of Rs 2 crore from BMC

Kangana seeks compensation of Rs 2 crore from BMC

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Recently she has been "at loggerheads with the Government of Maharashtra regarding her views over the handling of certain issues which impact the public in general," it added.

HC raps BMC over demolition activity at Kangana's bungalow

HC raps BMC over demolition activity at Kangana's bungalow

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Asking the BMC to stop demolition, the court said that as per the stop-work notice issued on Tuesday, the alterations had not come up overnight. "However, all of a sudden the corporation appears to have overnight woken up from its slumber, issued notice to the petitioner, that too when she is out of state, directing her to respond within 24 hours, and not granting her any further time, despite written request, and proceeding to demolish the premises upon completion of 24 hours," the court said.

Complaint filed in court against Ved Pratap Vaidik

Complaint filed in court against Ved Pratap Vaidik

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

A complaint was filed on Wednesday in a local court by two Congress leaders against journalist Ved Pratap Vaidik for his controversial meeting with 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Mohammad Saeed in Pakistan and also for his alleged statement on the issue of "freedom" for Kashmir.

Order on Disha's bail reserved, counsel says no evidence against her

Order on Disha's bail reserved, counsel says no evidence against her

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

There is no evidence to show that the toolkit on farmers' protest is responsible for the violence on January 26, activist Disha Ravi's counsel told a Delhi court which reserved for Tuesday its order on her bail plea.