News for 'Memorandum of Procedure'

With Parrikar unwell, Congress stakes claim to form govt in Goa

With Parrikar unwell, Congress stakes claim to form govt in Goa

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Earlier, BJP leader Ram Lal said the Goa government is stable and no demand has been made for a change in the leadership.

NCLAT to hear Dutch court administrator in Jet case

NCLAT to hear Dutch court administrator in Jet case

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Jet is facing insolvency proceedings in the Netherlands as well where it was declared bankrupt after it failed to pay two European creditors.

Government removes cap on appointment of lawyers as SC judges

Government removes cap on appointment of lawyers as SC judges

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

The government has acceded to some demands of the collegium including removing the cap on the number of jurists and lawyers who can be appointed to the Supreme Court as judges.

SC's verdict on improving collegium system likely today

SC's verdict on improving collegium system likely today

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

The Supreme Court is likely to pronounce on Wednesday the verdict on bringing transparency in the collegium system of appointing judges in higher judiciary.

No floor test in TN assembly till Sept 20, orders HC

No floor test in TN assembly till Sept 20, orders HC

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The interim order was passed on petitions by Stalin and Dinakaran loyalist MLA P Vetrivel.

After uproar, no govt venue for Godse book release

After uproar, no govt venue for Godse book release

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

However, Anup Sardesai, the writer of the book titled Nathuram Godse: The Story of an Assassin, said he would go ahead with its release at a different venue.

Justice R M Lodha next Chief Justice of India

Justice R M Lodha next Chief Justice of India

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Justice Lodha's name was recommended as the next CJI by Justice Sathasivam.

Sheena Bora Case: Why was Indrani's voice recorded?

Sheena Bora Case: Why was Indrani's voice recorded?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

At the prison, both Ranjan and Manglik's cell phones were pressed into service by the CBI. Why the CBI didn't bring its own equipment seems a mystery... Ranjan's cell handset was given to Indrani and Manglik dialed it. Indrani then spoke and her speech, that emanated from the phone, via speaker mode, was recorded.

EPS camp seeks to disqualify 19 pro-Dinakaran MLAs

EPS camp seeks to disqualify 19 pro-Dinakaran MLAs

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The chief government whip on Thursday sought their disqualification for alleged anti-party activities.

In talks with India to establish hotline between defence ministries: China

In talks with India to establish hotline between defence ministries: China

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Wu said both the countries are also in consultations to work on a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the defence ministries.

Sebi readies new listing regulations to safeguard investors

Sebi readies new listing regulations to safeguard investors

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Listed entities would have to co-operate with intermediaries registered with Sebi such as debenture trustees and credit rating agencies

SC dismisses Rafale review petitions, says they 'lack merit'

SC dismisses Rafale review petitions, says they 'lack merit'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

A three-judge bench presided by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and comprising of Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and K M Joseph said that it was not their job to go into the issue of pricing of the fighter planes.

What a relief! Sarkari paperwork to be made easy

What a relief! Sarkari paperwork to be made easy

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

In what may come as a major relief to citizens, the government has decided to do away with the necessity of filing affidavits from a gazetted officer or a notary for a big chunk of government-related work and instead to promote self-attestation of documents.

Judges' appointment: SC refuses to accept rejection of 43 names by Centre

Judges' appointment: SC refuses to accept rejection of 43 names by Centre

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

The names have been returned to Centre.

Justice Ranjan Gogo sworn-in as 46th Chief Justice of India

Justice Ranjan Gogo sworn-in as 46th Chief Justice of India

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Speculation over Justice Gogoi's appointment as the next CJI arose after the court's four most senior judges, including Justice Gogoi, called a press conference in January and criticised Justice Misra on various issues.

Sheena Bora case: Why did her lawyers give Indrani a drubbing?

Sheena Bora case: Why did her lawyers give Indrani a drubbing?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Indrani dressed in a short purple kurta and leggings, with a bandhini green-purple chunni, sindhoor glowing in her mang, was receiving a drubbing from her lawyers for the facts she had revealed before the court on Tuesday while arguing the rejoinder to her bail application. She was insisting: "But he asked me for a motive!"

PM Singh for more cooperation to counter terror in South and East Asia

PM Singh for more cooperation to counter terror in South and East Asia

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

Leaders from the seven-nation Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation on Tuesday vowed to jointly combat the growing threat of terrorism, transnational crimes and drug trafficking and agreed to intensify efforts to enhance connectivity and cooperation in areas like trade, energy and environment.

BJP using Arunachal governor to oust Congress government: Sonia

BJP using Arunachal governor to oust Congress government: Sonia

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

The party alleged that the governor's actions have created a 'constitutional crisis' and constitutional tenets of propriety are being 'wantonly disregarded'.

Centre rejects 43 HC judges recommended by collegium

Centre rejects 43 HC judges recommended by collegium

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Out of 77 names recommended by collegium to the government, 34 have been cleared for appointment as high court judges.

SC slams govt over delay in appointing judges

SC slams govt over delay in appointing judges

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

"Courts rooms are locked down. Do you want to lock down the judiciary," a bench headed by Chief Justice T S Thakur said, adding, "You cannot bring the entire institution to a grinding halt."

HC refuses to ban pellet guns 'until there's violence by unruly mobs'

HC refuses to ban pellet guns 'until there's violence by unruly mobs'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The HC also declined the plea to prosecute the officers who ordered use of pellet guns or fired them.

New Zealand rolls out easy visa route to encourage Indian tourists

New Zealand rolls out easy visa route to encourage Indian tourists

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

The US has already eased the procedure for issuing visa to attract a million Indian tourists by 2015

CJI Misra recommends Justice Gogoi as next chief justice

CJI Misra recommends Justice Gogoi as next chief justice

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Justice Gogoi will be sworn in as the next CJI on October 3, a day after Justice Misra's tenure ends.

Why is the army chief visiting Nepal?

Why is the army chief visiting Nepal?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Though General Naravane's visit will not deal with 'impermanent' issues like the changing stands of politicians, it will certainly reinforce the deeper 'permanent' links between the people of Nepal and India. Time will hopefully tackle the present impermanence of the Sino-Nepalese romance, notes Claude Arpi.

China ends India's monopoly over Nepal's fuel supply

China ends India's monopoly over Nepal's fuel supply

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

As it signed its first oil trade deal with Nepal ending India's monopoly over fuel supplies, China on Wednesday expressed readiness for "friendly" talks with India to stabilise the landlocked country, reeling under acute fuel shortage due to a blockade of border points with India.

India's new foreign secretary is a rarity in IFS

India's new foreign secretary is a rarity in IFS

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Vijay Keshav Gokhale's tenure as foreign secretary promises to guide India's external affairs along paths never taken before, says K P Nayar.

BCCI moves SC seeking funds for Rajkot Test

BCCI moves SC seeking funds for Rajkot Test

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, on Tuesday, moved the Supreme Court seeking disbursal of funds for conducting Rajkot Test that starts on Wednesday.

CISF tweaks airport security drill; fliers to be profiled

CISF tweaks airport security drill; fliers to be profiled

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

The Central Industrial Security Force has re-jigged security of all airports across the country as it has replaced the ritual drill of frisking of passengers with "tactical checking" in order to reduce hassles and ensure a heightened level of protection to civil air operations.

Sinha, Shourie, Bhushan move SC seeking FIR into Rafale deal

Sinha, Shourie, Bhushan move SC seeking FIR into Rafale deal

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The petition by the trio came two weeks after the apex court had on October 10 asked the Centre to provide details of the decision-making process in the Rafale deal with France in a sealed cover by October 29.

Why HC judges not transferred despite recommendations? Outgoing CJI asks Centre

Why HC judges not transferred despite recommendations? Outgoing CJI asks Centre

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

CJI Thakur, who is demitting office on Tuesday as the Chief Justice of India, has been regularly questioning the government over the appointment of judges for higher judiciary

The worrying case of mounting judicial vacancies

The worrying case of mounting judicial vacancies

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Vacancies in high courts continue to mount with the collegium which made a comeback three months ago yet to recommend fresh names for the posts, including that of chief justices to eight of them.

Kejriwal claims judges' phones being tapped, prompts govt denial

Kejriwal claims judges' phones being tapped, prompts govt denial

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Kejriwal claimed that during his meetings with judges he has "overheard them telling each other that they should not talk on phones because they could be tapped". The Chief Minister said when he told them the phones of judges cannot be tapped, "they retorted by saying that all phones could be tapped".

Guess who Indira Gandhi's political heir is

Guess who Indira Gandhi's political heir is

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

'Some BJP old timers have remarked that the BJP is now driven by its own high command, the way the Congress was under Mrs Gandhi, says Subir Roy.

Row erupts after EVM in MP just votes for BJP

Row erupts after EVM in MP just votes for BJP

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

The Election Commission sought a detailed report from the district poll authorities in Bhind, where a bypoll is due on April 9.

'Won't seek any employment from the government'

'Won't seek any employment from the government'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Justice J Chelameswar, who courted controversy by virtually revolting against Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, also said that impeachment cannot be an answer to every problem and there was need to correct the system.

Truth never has two versions: Jaitley questions Hollande on Rafale deal

Truth never has two versions: Jaitley questions Hollande on Rafale deal

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

Downplaying the allegations made by the Congress and former French President Francois Hollande's statement that the Indian government played a role in finalising Reliance Defence as Dassault Aviation's offset partner, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday said that some statements are made to create controversy and these do not have credibility. In an exclusive interview to ANI, Jaitley added that circumstances and fact prove these statements wrong.

Afghanistan's cricketers to train in Noida after MoU with BCCI

Afghanistan's cricketers to train in Noida after MoU with BCCI

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Afghanistan's cricket team will shifted its home base from Sharjah to the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association stadium in Noida where they will play their matches and practice after an MoU was signed on Thursday in this regard.

Justice Khehar makes history

Justice Khehar makes history

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Landmark judgments follow new CJI's assumption of office.

SC unhappy over delay in judges' appointment by Centre

SC unhappy over delay in judges' appointment by Centre

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

The bench referred to the rising vacancies of judges in the high courts and the increasing number of pending cases.

Govt launches portal to better biz climate

Govt launches portal to better biz climate

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Sharma says efforts on to bring dissenting ministries on board eBiz platform.