News for 'Madras High Court and Supreme Court'

CSK approaches Madras HC against IPL suspension

CSK approaches Madras HC against IPL suspension

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings moved the Madras High Court challenging the order of Justice Lodha Committee suspending it from Indian Premier League over the 2013 betting scam involving its top official Gurunath Meiyappan.

SC directives in Subhiksha case tomorrow

SC directives in Subhiksha case tomorrow

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

The retailer was forced to shut its network of supermarkets across India due to acute financial crunch.

Ten Sports moves SC; telecast in peril

Ten Sports moves SC; telecast in peril

Rediff.com12 Mar 2004

Ten Sports on Friday filed an appeal in the Supreme Court challenging the Madras high court order directing it to share the telecast of the India-Pakistan Cricket series.

Madras HC stays lookout circular against Karti

Madras HC stays lookout circular against Karti

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

Karti contended that the lookout circular was part of the Centre's 'political vendetta'.

CBI moves SC  in Rajiv assassination case

CBI moves SC in Rajiv assassination case

Rediff.com6 Jul 2005

The Central Bureau of Investigation Director has moved the Supreme Court challenging a Madras HC order releasing two Sri Lankan nationals who were suspected to have played "key roles" in the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi in 1991.

Stalin's Latest Headache

Stalin's Latest Headache

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

CM Stalin has a procedural problem. Nominating new ministers would entail his having to seek formal permission from governor R N Ravi. Stalin does not want to interact with the person of this governor, as far as possible, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

SC fixes April 13 for hearing petition on CET case

SC fixes April 13 for hearing petition on CET case

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

The court sought a reply within two weeks on the petition filed by Tamil Nadu government.

Aadhaar linking: SC to hear FB's plea to transfer cases

Aadhaar linking: SC to hear FB's plea to transfer cases

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear a plea of Facebook Inc for transfer of cases related to demands for linking of social media profiles of users with Aadhaar number, pending before the high courts of Madras, Bombay and Madhya Pradesh to the apex court.

Assault case: Seer's bail plea adjourned to Dec 23

Assault case: Seer's bail plea adjourned to Dec 23

Rediff.com21 Dec 2004

Kanchi seer Jayendra Saraswati is a co-accused in the Radhakrishnan assault case.

DMK moves Madras HC against 10% quota for general category

DMK moves Madras HC against 10% quota for general category

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

The DMK claimed in its plea that reservation is not a poverty alleviation programme but is more in the nature of social justice to uplift communities that have not had access to education or employment for centuries.

Further deliberation needed for elevating Justice K M Joseph to SC: Collegium

Further deliberation needed for elevating Justice K M Joseph to SC: Collegium

Rediff.com18 May 2018

The resolution of the May 16 collegium meeting stated that there was need for deliberation on bringing the judges from the high courts, which are not represented, to the Supreme Court.

Nedumaran's bail remains: SC

Nedumaran's bail remains: SC

Rediff.com19 Dec 2003

The Tamil Nadu government in its petition claimed the Tamil National Movement leader's release on bail would result in tampering of evidence.

TN triple murder case: SC acquits 17 life convicts

TN triple murder case: SC acquits 17 life convicts

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

Seventeen people sentenced to life imprisonment for a triple murder in Tamil Nadu more than two decades ago have been acquitted by the Supreme Court due to lack of evidence.

SC gags CIC order in judges' appointment case

SC gags CIC order in judges' appointment case

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Giving relief to itself, the Supreme Court, on Friday, stayed the Central Information Commission's direction asking it to make public information pertaining to appointment of three judges to the apex court by superseding senior judges.

SC fixes BCCI case for November 30

SC fixes BCCI case for November 30

Rediff.com27 Oct 2004

Meanwhile, the interim orders, including the stay on the appointment of Jagmohan Dalmiya as patron-in-chief will continue.

No farmer committed suicide over drought: Tamil govt to SC

No farmer committed suicide over drought: Tamil govt to SC

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

The Tamil Nadu government filed a reply in the Supreme Court on Friday stating that no farmer had committed suicide in the state, and clarified that those who have, took the extreme step due to personal reasons.

Plea in SC against environmental clearance to N-plant

Plea in SC against environmental clearance to N-plant

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

A fresh petition was filed on Friday in the Supreme Court against the environmental clearance given to the controversial Kudankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu.

'If UP does anything against CrPC, it will be invalid'

'If UP does anything against CrPC, it will be invalid'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

'It shows that they cannot manage the situation with the forces in their hand.'

SC dismisses TN govt's petition against Alagiri's son

SC dismisses TN govt's petition against Alagiri's son

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition filed by the Tamil Nadu government challenging the anticipatory bail granted to Union minister M K Alagiri's son Durai Dayanidhi in the alleged multi-crore granite quarrying scam. A bench comprising justices H L Dattu and Ranjan Gogoi also refused to interfere with the Madras high court's decision quashing a non-bailable arrest warrant against Dayanidhi.

SC asks Maran to face trial in illegal telephone exchange case

SC asks Maran to face trial in illegal telephone exchange case

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

Maran had challenged the Madras High Court's July 25 decision setting aside a CBI court order discharging him in the case.

Bus burning: SC upholds death rap for 3 AIADMK men

Bus burning: SC upholds death rap for 3 AIADMK men

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the death sentence awarded to three All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam workers in connection with the 2000 Dharmapuri bus burning case, in which three college girls were charred to death. A bench comprising Justices G S Singhvi and B S Chauhan confirmed the death sentence awarded by the Madras high court in 2007. The trial court had also held the three workers guilty and awarded the capital punishment.

SC cancels Nakkeeran editor Gopal's bail

SC cancels Nakkeeran editor Gopal's bail

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

The Madras high court had granted bail to Gopal, who is facing charges under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.

BCCI office-bearers restrained

BCCI office-bearers restrained

Rediff.com8 Oct 2004

The Madras high court passed an interim order restraining the newly-elected members from functioning.

SC rejects Justice Karnan's plea to restore work

SC rejects Justice Karnan's plea to restore work

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Justice Karnan in his response, alleged discrimination and 'social boycott' by companion judges on various grounds including his caste.

Ex-CJI insists Raja's name not mentioned in report

Ex-CJI insists Raja's name not mentioned in report

Rediff.com15 Dec 2010

Facing criticism on the controversy surrounding former minister A Raja allegedly attempting to influence a Madras high court judge, former Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan on Wednesday insisted that the minister's name was not mentioned by Justice H L Gokhale in his report.

Justice Karnan fails to appear in SC in contempt proceedings

Justice Karnan fails to appear in SC in contempt proceedings

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

The apex court had last week turned the alleged contemptuous letters written by Justice Karnan against the Madras HC Chief Justice, which were addressed to the CJI, prime minister and others, into contempt proceedings against him.

History made in SC, 9 new judges take oath at one go

History made in SC, 9 new judges take oath at one go

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

It is for the first time in the history of the apex court that nine judges took oath of office at one go.

In a first, SC sends Justice Karnan to 6 months in jail

In a first, SC sends Justice Karnan to 6 months in jail

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The apex court also banned the media from publishing content of orders passed by Justice Karnan on Monday night by which he "sentenced" Chief Justice of India J S Khehar and seven other judges of the Supreme Court to five years rigorous imprisonment.

Return Of 'Committed Judiciary' Or Judicial Over-Reach?

Return Of 'Committed Judiciary' Or Judicial Over-Reach?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Vice President Dhankar's and Law Minister Rijuju's recent interventions have the danger of destabilising the Constitutional equilibrium, cautions N Sathiya Moorthy.

2 judges take charge in SC, strength increases to 31

2 judges take charge in SC, strength increases to 31

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Justices Rajesh Kumar Agarwal and Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana assumed charge as Supreme Court judges, taking the apex court's strength to 31 including Chief Justice P Sathasivam.

CBI charges former Allahabad HC judge with graft

CBI charges former Allahabad HC judge with graft

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

The agency has moved with its charge sheet against Shukla after getting a go ahead from the government to prosecute the retired judge, they said.

SC adjourns Rajiv killer Nalini's early release plea to Nov 11

SC adjourns Rajiv killer Nalini's early release plea to Nov 11

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned to November 11 the hearing on a plea filed by Nalini Sriharan, serving life sentence in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, seeking premature release.

SC allows CBI probe into suicide of student in Thanjavur

SC allows CBI probe into suicide of student in Thanjavur

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

The Supreme Court of India on Monday allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation to probe the death by suicide of a 17-year-old girl in Thanjavur, who was allegedly coerced to convert to Christianity.

Relief for Jayalalithaa in IT case

Relief for Jayalalithaa in IT case

Rediff.com3 Jan 2007

This is a case relating to non-filing of Income Tax returns during 1991-94.

SC nod for screening of film on Veerappan

SC nod for screening of film on Veerappan

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

The Supreme Court on Thursday paved the way for the screening of Tamil film Vanayuddham based on the life of sandalwood smuggler Veerappan after the producers agreed to pay Rs 25 lakh as compensation to his wife.

SC to hear Tamil Nadu's appeal against RSS rally on March 3

SC to hear Tamil Nadu's appeal against RSS rally on March 3

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on March 3 an appeal of the Tamil Nadu government against the Madras high court order permitting the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to take out a march in the state.

Zenotech: SC allows Daiichi Sankyo offer

Zenotech: SC allows Daiichi Sankyo offer

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Earlier in February, Daiichi Sankyo had announced it would launch an open offer for Zenotech to acquire 68.85 lakh shares or a 20 per cent stake. Daiichi had said it would pay up to Rs 78.23 crore (Rs 782.3 million), at Rs 113.62 a share, to Zenotech shareholders for the stake in the open offer, which was scheduled to begin on July 15 and close on August 3.

SC relief for Khushboo in backing pre-marital sex

SC relief for Khushboo in backing pre-marital sex

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

The Supreme Court quashed 22 criminal cases filed against South Indian actress Khushboo for her remarks in various magazines allegedly endorsing pre-marital sex on Wednesday.

Seer has confessed: Prosecution

Seer has confessed: Prosecution

Rediff.com30 Nov 2004

Opposing the Seer's bail application, prosecution lawyer K T S Tulsi informed the court that in the interrogation, which has been videographed, the seer "seems to be now realising that it was a mistake."

Can Ram Sethu be declared a monument, asks SC

Can Ram Sethu be declared a monument, asks SC

Rediff.com8 May 2008

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre to explore the possibility of conducting an archaeological survey as directed by the Madras high court to ascertain whether Ram Sethu could be declared an ancient monument.