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HC stays forgery case against Hero MotoCorp chairman

HC stays forgery case against Hero MotoCorp chairman

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said the stay on the operation of the FIR as well as the trial court order will remain in force till December 6, the next date of hearing. The trial court had directed registration of an FIR against them on a complaint alleging that Hero MotoCorp manufactured fake bills worth Rs 5.9 crore and obtained tax credit of over Rs 55 lakh. The company, its chairman and officials approached the high court challenging the trial court's order.

Ranji: Saurashtra secure quarters berth; Vysakh, Srinivas power K'taka

Ranji: Saurashtra secure quarters berth; Vysakh, Srinivas power K'taka

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Saurashtra's veteran left-arm spinner Dharmendrasinh Jadeja bagged his 22nd five-wicket haul as the defending champions scored an innings and 243-run victory against Manipur to move into the Ranji Trophy quarterfinals from Group A in Rajkot on Sunday.

Mahadev app: Courier boy firm on allegation against Baghel, ED tells court

Mahadev app: Courier boy firm on allegation against Baghel, ED tells court

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

The ED said Das stated that his first statement given to the agency on November 3 last year in which he cited Baghel's name was "true and correct".

SC sets aside HC order for removal of Himachal DGP

SC sets aside HC order for removal of Himachal DGP

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

In a relief to senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Sanjay Kundu, the Supreme Court on Friday set aside the Himachal Pradesh high court direction to remove him from the post of state Director General of Police over allegations that he tried to pressure a businessman who claimed to have received a threat to his life from his partners.

Tripura, Meghalaya, Nagaland polls: Big winners and losers

Tripura, Meghalaya, Nagaland polls: Big winners and losers

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Here's how our netas fared in the elections.

Kharge rejigs CWC; Tharoor, Sharma, Wasnik of G23, Pilot part of new team

Kharge rejigs CWC; Tharoor, Sharma, Wasnik of G23, Pilot part of new team

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

While 39 members of the all-important panel are general members, it has 32 permanent invitees, including some in-charges of state and 13 special invitees.

SC flips result in 'rigged' Chandigarh mayoral poll; declares AAP winner

SC flips result in 'rigged' Chandigarh mayoral poll; declares AAP winner

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

It also ordered prosecution of the returning officer for the poll, Anil Masih, a BJP leader, for his 'misdemeanour', after finding serious faults in the conduct of the January 30 election.

#FIFAFever: The Real Reason Ananya Is Excited!

#FIFAFever: The Real Reason Ananya Is Excited!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

When stars travel, they make lovely pictures on social media.

SC sets Dec 31 deadline for Maharashtra speaker to decide Shiv Sena pleas

SC sets Dec 31 deadline for Maharashtra speaker to decide Shiv Sena pleas

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Observing that the sanctity of the 10th Schedule of the Constitution should be maintained, the Supreme Court on Monday directed Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar to decide the cross-petitions filed by the rival factions of the Shiv Sena seeking disqualification of each other's MLAs by December 31.

Petitioners seek open court hearing for same sex marriage review plea

Petitioners seek open court hearing for same sex marriage review plea

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

A petition seeking a review of the October 17 verdict refusing to accord legal recognition to same-sex marriages was mentioned before the Supreme Court on Thursday for an open court hearing.

EXCLUSIVE! Supreme Court lawyer Mukul Rohatgi: Flirtation is not rape

EXCLUSIVE! Supreme Court lawyer Mukul Rohatgi: Flirtation is not rape

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

'If the court realises, within a couple of years, that women are making all kinds of allegations for other ulterior motives, then it will become difficult for women,' well-known Supreme Court lawyer Mukul Rohatgi tells Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt.

Alaya's Almost Pyaar Moment

Alaya's Almost Pyaar Moment

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Quite a few friends turned up at the screening of Anurag Kashyap's Almost Pyaar With DJ Mohabbat.

What was TN governor doing for 3 years, SC asks on pending bills

What was TN governor doing for 3 years, SC asks on pending bills

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday deferred the hearing on the Tamil Nadu government's plea alleging delay by Governor R N Ravi in granting assent to bills passed by the state assembly to December 1.

Won't arrest Naidu in FiberNet case till Oct 18: Andhra police to SC

Won't arrest Naidu in FiberNet case till Oct 18: Andhra police to SC

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

The Andhra Pradesh police on Friday told the Supreme Court they will not arrest Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu in the FiberNet case till October 18 due to the pendency his petition related to the Skill Development Corporation scam in the apex court.

Satellite spectrum: Reliance Jio sends second legal opinion to Trai

Satellite spectrum: Reliance Jio sends second legal opinion to Trai

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Reliance Jio has sent a second legal opinion to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on the subject of the potential allocation of satellite spectrum. The letter is written by retired Supreme Court Justice L Nageshwara Rao and argues in favour of auctions, stating that any other method for allocating spectrum apart from auctions could be constitutionally unsound. Business Standard has reviewed the letter.

Huma Is In The Mood To Party!

Huma Is In The Mood To Party!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

And she brought a snake along!

Bihar caste survey: SC refuses to stay HC order, defers hearing till Aug 14

Bihar caste survey: SC refuses to stay HC order, defers hearing till Aug 14

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

The bench noted even the high court has said in its judgement that 80 per cent of the work related to the survey has been completed.

'If you meet Bilkis, you'd feel she has become a stone'

'If you meet Bilkis, you'd feel she has become a stone'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

'She had the courage to not cow down before the entire law and order apparatus, to remain sane and human despite inhuman suffering meted out to her and her family.'

Bihar caste survey could have consequences, Centre tells SC

Bihar caste survey could have consequences, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Mehta said but did not elaborate on the consequences the contentious exercise could possibly have.

Did This Destroy Raakhee's Marriage?

Did This Destroy Raakhee's Marriage?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

As Independent India turned 76, so did the ethereal Raakhee I know better than most, says Subhash K Jha.

BJP sees red as Meghalaya denies permission for Modi's rally on Friday

BJP sees red as Meghalaya denies permission for Modi's rally on Friday

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

The sports department of Meghalaya denied permission to the Bharatiya Janata Party to host an election rally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the PA Sangma Stadium in Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma's home constituency of South Tura, citing construction work at the venue.

SC seeks report on Cauvery water released by K'taka, to hear TN plea on Sep 1

SC seeks report on Cauvery water released by K'taka, to hear TN plea on Sep 1

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

A three-judge bench headed by Justice BR Gavai sought a report from the Cauvery Water Management Authority on the amount of water released by Karnataka, after additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati informed the court that a meeting of the authority is scheduled for Monday.

Will resign if proven I called Shah to...: Mamata

Will resign if proven I called Shah to...: Mamata

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Banerjee, who was speaking to reporters at West Bengal's state secretariat, said that her party's name will remain the All India Trinamool Congress.

Conrad Sangma's NPP to retain Meghalaya with BJP support

Conrad Sangma's NPP to retain Meghalaya with BJP support

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The ruling National People's Party (NPP) in Meghalaya won 26 seats, but fell four short of the halfway mark of 31.

SC rejects plea against Bihar govt's plan to conduct caste-based census

SC rejects plea against Bihar govt's plan to conduct caste-based census

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

A bench of Justices MR Shah and JB Pardiwala allowed the petitioner to approach the Patna high court and directed it to decide the petition expeditiously.

Congress wins 3 of 4 Rajya Sabha seats in Rajasthan; Subhash Chandra loses

Congress wins 3 of 4 Rajya Sabha seats in Rajasthan; Subhash Chandra loses

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Congress candidates Randeep Surjewala, Mukul Wasnik and Pramod Tiwari were elected to the Rajya Sabha, according to a tweet by Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot.

Wasnik should file nomination for RS polls from Maharashtra: Chavan

Wasnik should file nomination for RS polls from Maharashtra: Chavan

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Chavan said he requested Wasnik to contest the Rajya Sabha polls from Maharashtra, his home state.

SC rejects Custom's plea against Adani firms

SC rejects Custom's plea against Adani firms

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed the customs department against Adani Power Maharashtra Limited (APML), Adani Power Rajasthan Limited (APRL) and others in a case pertaining to alleged over-valuation of imported goods. "We have heard Balbir Singh, Additional Solicitor General appearing for the appellant(s), and Mukul Rohatgi, senior counsel appearing for the respondents, at length. "We are of the considered opinion that the matters are concluded by the findings of fact recorded by the authorities below and the impugned order(s) does not require any interference at our behest.

SC declines to commute death penalty of Rajoana

SC declines to commute death penalty of Rajoana

Rediff.com3 May 2023

A bench comprising Justices B R Gavai, Vikram Nath and Sanjay Karol said the competent authority will decide the plea of the convict seeking mercy.

'My mom didn't let me watch a lot of Hindi films'

'My mom didn't let me watch a lot of Hindi films'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

'Something which is just entertaining you continuously is not giving you a moment to pause, reflect or think.'

Congress to bolt its stable in Rajasthan to prevent horse trading

Congress to bolt its stable in Rajasthan to prevent horse trading

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

The Congress has decided to shift its MLAs in Rajasthan to a Udaipur hotel, with party sources saying they fear that the Bharatiya Janata Party will poach them ahead of the June 10 Rajya Sabha elections.

12 Meghalaya MLAs punch Congress hard, join TMC

12 Meghalaya MLAs punch Congress hard, join TMC

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Twelve of the 17 Congress MLAs in the Meghalaya Assembly on Thursday joined the Trinamool Congress, dealing a body blow to the grand old party in the northeastern state, their leader and former chief minister Mukul Sangma said.

Digvijaya, Chidambaram in race to replace Kharge as LoP in RS

Digvijaya, Chidambaram in race to replace Kharge as LoP in RS

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has resigned as the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, sources said on Saturday, a day after he filed his nomination papers for the All India Congress Committee president's election.

10 Must Watch Hostage Dramas On OTT

10 Must Watch Hostage Dramas On OTT

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists some interesting made-for-OTT hostage dramas that you can watch.

SC to hear appeal against acquittals in Jaipur blast case

SC to hear appeal against acquittals in Jaipur blast case

Rediff.com14 May 2023

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear on May 17 an appeal by some of the family members of those killed in the 2008 Jaipur serial blasts challenging the Rajasthan high court verdict acquitting four men, who were handed down death penalty by a trial court in the case.

Need to finish in time-bound manner, SC stresses in same sex marriage hearing

Need to finish in time-bound manner, SC stresses in same sex marriage hearing

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court, which is hearing arguments on a batch of pleas seeking legal validation for same-sex marriages, on Wednesday emphasised on the need to finish the matter in a time-bound manner, saying there are other cases waiting to be heard.

Conrad Sangma to take oath as Meghalaya CM on March 7, Modi to attend

Conrad Sangma to take oath as Meghalaya CM on March 7, Modi to attend

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Sangma, the outgoing chief minister, said he has support of the BJP, the HSPDP and two Independent MLAs, while asserting the total tally may go up in the coming days as he is in touch with other parties as well.

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma: Art of the possible

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma: Art of the possible

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

The first election that the US and UK-trained Conrad Sangma, who now runs the National People's Party (NPP) formed by his father PA Sangma, fought in 2004 had resulted in a narrow defeat.

TMC's Derek O'Brien suspended, later allowed to attend RS

TMC's Derek O'Brien suspended, later allowed to attend RS

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Amid a massive ruckus after the suspension order, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned.

Lakhimpur Kheri: Accused can't be jailed for long unless guilty, says SC

Lakhimpur Kheri: Accused can't be jailed for long unless guilty, says SC

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Additional Advocate General for Uttar Pradesh Garima Prashad told a bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice J K Maheshwari that the crime is grave.