News for 'Pakistan Supreme Court'

Final NRC out in Assam, nearly 2 million stare at uncertain future

Final NRC out in Assam, nearly 2 million stare at uncertain future

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

A total of 3,30,27,661 people had applied to be included in the NRC. Of them, 3,11,21,004 have been included in the document and 19,06,657 excluded.

Student gets 5-yr jail for 'celebrating' Pulwama attack

Student gets 5-yr jail for 'celebrating' Pulwama attack

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

The accused, Faiz Rasheed, was 19 and a college student at the time of the crime and has been in custody for three-and-a-half years.

Dismiss petitions seeking memogate probe: Pak govt to SC

Dismiss petitions seeking memogate probe: Pak govt to SC

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

The Pakistan government has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss petitions seeking an investigation into the memogate scandal, saying it has already taken appropriate steps to have the issue probed by a Parliamentary committee.

Pakistan hangs Mumtaz Qadri who killed blasphemy law governor

Pakistan hangs Mumtaz Qadri who killed blasphemy law governor

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Pakistan on Monday executed former police commando Mumtaz Qadri, who brutally assassinated former liberal Punjab governor Salman Taseer for seeking reforms in the country's controversial blasphemy laws, triggering nation-wide protests by Islamists who called it a "black day".

Pakistan's new strategy: Bleed India with a thousand tweets

Pakistan's new strategy: Bleed India with a thousand tweets

Rediff.com9 May 2020

Indian agencies have been engaged in countering Pakistani cyber-attacks on social media platforms for a very long time. But just like the fight against the coronavirus, only through the active participation of ordinary citizens that this war on fake news can be won, suggets Colonel S Dinny (retd).

The Muslim archaeologist who first spotted Ram temple

The Muslim archaeologist who first spotted Ram temple

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

'Muslims should not justify demolition of temples by foreign invaders.'

Abbasi named interim Pak PM till Sharif's brother becomes MP

Abbasi named interim Pak PM till Sharif's brother becomes MP

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

Abbasi will run the government until Sharif's brother Shehbaz is elected as member of parliament

Dreaded terrorist Malik Ishaq released by Pakistan govt

Dreaded terrorist Malik Ishaq released by Pakistan govt

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Malik Ishaq, dreaded chief of banned Lashkar-e-Jhangvi that has carried out attacks on minority Shias and the mastermind of the assault on the Sri Lankan cricket team in 2009, has been released after 3 years in jail with the Pakistan government not seeking an extension of his detention.

Why not let him go: SC to UP govt in Azam Khan case

Why not let him go: SC to UP govt in Azam Khan case

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Uttar Pradesh government to file a reply on the plea filed by Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan over the delay in hearing of his bail application in a land grabbing case.

Mani Shankar Aiyar: The Lonely Eternal Maverick

Mani Shankar Aiyar: The Lonely Eternal Maverick

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Very few know of his scintillating mind, the outpouring of fresh ideas, the attention to detail in every endeavour, the extraordinary administrative and organisational skills, and a limitless stamina and energy with which he pursues every interest and commitment, notes Ambassador Talmiz Ahmad.

Azam Khan gets bail in land grab case but will stay in jail

Azam Khan gets bail in land grab case but will stay in jail

Rediff.com10 May 2022

The Allahabad high court on Tuesday granted interim bail to Samajwadi Party legislator Azam Khan in a case related to alleged grabbing of enemy property for his Jauhar University project.

Last minute drama adds to confusion on who will be Pak PM

Last minute drama adds to confusion on who will be Pak PM

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

A last minute drama on Thursday marked the selection of Pakistan's new prime minister as the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party choice Makhdoom Shahbuddin was issued a non-bailable warrant by an anti-drug court as he was filing his nomination, virtually ending his prospects.

Ex-Pak Prez Zardari arrested in fake bank accounts case

Ex-Pak Prez Zardari arrested in fake bank accounts case

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

TV footage showed Zardari coming out of his house and embracing his younger daughter Aseefa before getting into a black Landcruiser.

Nawaz Sharif admits Pak's hand in 26/11 Mumbai attacks

Nawaz Sharif admits Pak's hand in 26/11 Mumbai attacks

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Sharif questioned the stalled trial in the gruesome attack.

For want of sanction, Ishrat trial stuck for 2 years in Ahmedabad court

For want of sanction, Ishrat trial stuck for 2 years in Ahmedabad court

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The CBI filed two charge-sheets in the encounter case of Ishrat Jahan and three others.

US welcomes Pak SC move to lift travel curbs on Haqqani

US welcomes Pak SC move to lift travel curbs on Haqqani

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Expressing gratification over the lifting of travel curbs imposed on former envoy to the United States Husain Haqqani by the Pakistan's apex court, Washington has said that it wants to see him "treated fairly".

'This could be the first in the history of this country'

'This could be the first in the history of this country'

Rediff.com8 May 2023

'The government or the ruling party has indicated indirectly that you are not supposed to publish anything critical of the government or the senior functionaries of the government.'

Imran Khan hails SC judgment disqualifying Gilani

Imran Khan hails SC judgment disqualifying Gilani

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf chief Imran Khan has welcomed the Supreme Court judgment which disqualified Yusuf Raza Gilani as the prime minister of Pakistan. The PTI was one of the petitioners in the case.

How 1996 World Cup is back to haunt FPIs

How 1996 World Cup is back to haunt FPIs

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The ruling mean FPIs cannot seek treaty protection against the new withholding tax that companies are required to deduct at source. The apex court order pertains to when the cricketing bodies of Pakistan, India, and Sri Lanka formed a joint committee to conduct the 1996 Cricket World Cup.

SC questions immigrants' impact on Assam's demography, culture, seeks data

SC questions immigrants' impact on Assam's demography, culture, seeks data

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought data on the beneficiaries of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act in Assam, saying there was no material before it which could indicate that the effect of granting Indian citizenship to Bangladeshi immigrants between 1966 and 1971 was so great that it impacted the demographic and cultural identity of the border state.

UN body moves SC against CAA; India says no locus standi

UN body moves SC against CAA; India says no locus standi

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has approached the Supreme Court seeking to intervene in the hearing on the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, saying there was a need to take into account the "international human rights law, norms and standards" in the proceedings.

Another political crisis over Zardari brewing in Pak

Another political crisis over Zardari brewing in Pak

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

Pakistan appears headed for another political crisis as the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party has decided not to exclude the clause of presidential immunity from a letter to be sent to Swiss government on reopening graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari despite the supreme court's objection to it.

'Any patriot cannot go on abusing the country'

'Any patriot cannot go on abusing the country'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

"You can't meddle with patriotism. Everything is alright but patriotism can never be compromised," says retired Supreme Court judge N Santosh Hegde.

SC refuses to entertain plea to stay release of Udta Punjab

SC refuses to entertain plea to stay release of Udta Punjab

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The NGO had yesterday moved the Supreme Court to stall the screening of the film.

SC directs release of 62-year-old Pak national from Delhi detention centre

SC directs release of 62-year-old Pak national from Delhi detention centre

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Hima Kohli directed the Centre to decide on granting him a long-term visa, to enable him to apply for Indian Citizenship.

Why no steps were taken to prevent assault on Ranjay: SC

Why no steps were taken to prevent assault on Ranjay: SC

Rediff.com8 May 2013

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir government to explain as to why no steps were taken to prevent assault on Pakistan prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay inside a Jammu jail.

Ayodhya verdict: Doctrine of Necessity

Ayodhya verdict: Doctrine of Necessity

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

'What the long term repercussions of the Ayodhya judgment are will unfold in time.' 'And I hope the consequences are not going to be as damaging to us as they were to Pakistan,' says Aakar Patel.

Consider consequences: India warns Pakistan on Jadhav

Consider consequences: India warns Pakistan on Jadhav

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Cutting across party lines, all MPs slammed Pakistan for awarding death sentence to Kulbhushan Jadhav.

Panama Papers: Imran Khan submits evidence against Nawaz Sharif family

Panama Papers: Imran Khan submits evidence against Nawaz Sharif family

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Khan, the chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf submitted the documents containing details of alleged bank accounts held by the Sharif family and loan write-off schemes.

Govt defends Sharif's deportation, PML-N moves SC

Govt defends Sharif's deportation, PML-N moves SC

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

Officially confirming Sharif's deportation hours after he landed in Islamabad from London after a seven-year exile, Interior Minister Aftab Khan Sherpao said "It is in the supreme interest of the country".

What Nupur Sharma May Cost India

What Nupur Sharma May Cost India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

India's trade with the Gulf-Arab region stands at $180 billion. India needs the Gulf region more in terms of trade, investments and employment than the other way round. When it comes to faith, the Gulf-Arab nations have not been found wanting at any point in time, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Thousands bid adieu to Panther's Party leader Bhim Singh in J-K

Thousands bid adieu to Panther's Party leader Bhim Singh in J-K

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The veteran leader was cremated at his native Bhugterian village amid "Bhim Singh amar rahe" slogans.

Plea filed against Zardari for addressing political rally

Plea filed against Zardari for addressing political rally

Rediff.com18 Nov 2012

A man has filed an application in a Pakistani court against President Asif Ali Zardari for addressing a political gathering in Punjab province in alleged violation of a Supreme Court order.

Pak, ISI helped convicts in 1993 Mumbai blasts: SC

Pak, ISI helped convicts in 1993 Mumbai blasts: SC

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Pakistan and its spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence had played a vital role in imparting training to convicts to handle weapons and explosives, which materialised in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, the Supreme Court held.

Pak SC to decide Gilani's fate on Monday

Pak SC to decide Gilani's fate on Monday

Rediff.com12 Feb 2012

Pakistan's embattled Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani will appear before supreme court on Monday to face contempt charges that could decide his fate and plunge the country into a fresh political turmoil over his refusal to reopen graft cases against the president.

Top Jamaat-e-Islami leader sentenced to death for 1971 war crimes

Top Jamaat-e-Islami leader sentenced to death for 1971 war crimes

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

A T M Azharul Islam, a top leader of fundamentalist Jamaat-e-Islami party, was sentenced to death on Tuesday by a Bangladeshi special court for committing war crimes during the country's independence war against Pakistan.

Pak SC orders govt to initiate treason case against Musharraf

Pak SC orders govt to initiate treason case against Musharraf

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

The Pakistan Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the government to initiate a probe against former military ruler Pervez Musharraf in the high treason case and complete the investigation without "unnecessary delay".

Pak SC order govt to initiate treason case against Musharraf

Pak SC order govt to initiate treason case against Musharraf

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

The Pakistan Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the government to initiate a probe against former military ruler Pervez Musharraf in the high treason case and complete the investigation without "unnecessary delay".

Party colleagues rally behind Imran as Pak set to elect new PM

Party colleagues rally behind Imran as Pak set to elect new PM

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Despite the government's hectic efforts to avoid voting on the no-confidence motion against Khan, the joint Opposition succeeded in its month-long efforts to oust Khan from the prime minister's office as 174 members of the 342-member National Assembly voted against him in the wee hours of Sunday after a day of high drama.