News for 'Patna High Court'

'Saugat e Modi Is Not Muslim Appeasement'

'Saugat e Modi Is Not Muslim Appeasement'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

'During Eid Muslims get Eidi, but Opposition parties never gave that to them.' 'When PM Modi is giving Eidi to Muslims Opposition leaders are getting upset.'

SC asks NTA to declare NEET-UG results on July 20

SC asks NTA to declare NEET-UG results on July 20

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the National Testing Agency (NTA) to declare by 12 noon of July 20 the centre and city-wise results of NEET-UG 2024 while masking the identities of aspirants.

Lalu's kidney transplant in Singapore successful: Tejashwi

Lalu's kidney transplant in Singapore successful: Tejashwi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Yadav, who has been by his ailing father's side for the past few days, expressed delight that both Prasad and Rohini Acharya, his elder sister who has donated one of her kidneys to the 74-year-old, were fine after the surgery.

SC judge gets emotional on last day, quotes Raj Kapoor's classic song

SC judge gets emotional on last day, quotes Raj Kapoor's classic song

Rediff.com15 May 2023

"I am not a person to retire and I am going to start a new inning of my life. I am praying to the almighty God to give me strength and courage and good health to play the new inning," said Justice Shah.

EC defers Bihar municipal polls after HC declares quotas for OBCs illegal

EC defers Bihar municipal polls after HC declares quotas for OBCs illegal

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

The order that was passed less than a week ahead of the first phase of polls scheduled on October 10 throws a spanner in the election process.

HC alone has power to constitute Bench: SC

HC alone has power to constitute Bench: SC

Rediff.com10 May 2005

"We totally agree with the contention of Lalu," said a Bench comprising Justice S N Variava, Justice AR Lakshmanan and Justice S H Kapadia,

'Where was Nitish Kumar for 4 days when Patna was flooded?'

'Where was Nitish Kumar for 4 days when Patna was flooded?'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

'Nitish Kumar's government has proved during these floods that it is a helpless government.'

Nepali students fear returning to Odisha college after row over student's death

Nepali students fear returning to Odisha college after row over student's death

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Around 1,000 Nepalese students studying at KIIT were issued suspension notices and asked to leave the campus immediately on Monday following protests after the body of a student, Prakriti Lamsal, was found hanging from the ceiling of her hostel room on Sunday.

Why Anand Mohan Slunk Out Of Jail

Why Anand Mohan Slunk Out Of Jail

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Plans for a 500-car road show were abandoned after the controversy surrounding his release.

CBI files FIR over NEET-UG irregularities, to take over Bihar, Gujarat cases

CBI files FIR over NEET-UG irregularities, to take over Bihar, Gujarat cases

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

They said the agency is also taking steps to bring under its ambit cases registered in various states by the police.

Encephalitis kills 85 children in Bihar's Gaya district

Encephalitis kills 85 children in Bihar's Gaya district

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Patna high court takes up PIL; directs state government to file reply within two weeks on the steps taken to counter the disease. M I Khan reports.

Lalu-Rabri petition hearing begins

Lalu-Rabri petition hearing begins

Rediff.com16 May 2005

Bulldozers raze British era building at Patna collectorate after SC nod

Bulldozers raze British era building at Patna collectorate after SC nod

Rediff.com15 May 2022

The complex, parts of which are over 250 years old, is situated on the banks of the Ganga and is endowed with high ceilings, huge doors, and hanging skylights.

Patna HC dismisses 2 PILs challenging new Nitish government

Patna HC dismisses 2 PILs challenging new Nitish government

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

One PIL was filed by Rashtriya Janata Dal MLAs Saroj Yadav and Chandan Verma, the second one was filed by Jitendra Kumar, a Samajwadi Party member.

'Fact finding' team in Bengal to disturb peace, says Mamata; BJP hits back

'Fact finding' team in Bengal to disturb peace, says Mamata; BJP hits back

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Questioning the team's authority headed by a former Patna high court judge, Banerjee pointed out that Ram Navami processions organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party had carried arms and driven tractors and deliberately taken routes where 'Namaz' was being offered.

Bihar moves SC against bail to RJD MLA in rape case

Bihar moves SC against bail to RJD MLA in rape case

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

The RJD suspended Yadav from the party a day after his arrest warrant was issued.

You're polluting young minds: SC slams Ekta Kapoor

You're polluting young minds: SC slams Ekta Kapoor

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday came down heavily on producer Ekta Kapoor over 'objectionable content' in her web series 'XXX', saying she was polluting the minds of the young generation of this country.

Shahabuddin to go back to jail as SC cancels bail

Shahabuddin to go back to jail as SC cancels bail

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

The apex court ordered that either the gangster-turned-politician should surrender or Bihar Police should take him in custody "forthwith".

Nitish parries questions on exit polls predicting BJP win

Nitish parries questions on exit polls predicting BJP win

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday ducked queries about exit polls predicting wins, in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh assembly polls, for his former ally Bharatiya Janata Party which he has vowed to defeat with the help of a united opposition in the next general elections.

Lalu convicted in 5th fodder scam case, sentencing on Feb 21

Lalu convicted in 5th fodder scam case, sentencing on Feb 21

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

He had already been granted bail in the Chaibasa Treasury Scam case in October 2020, and in the Deoghar Treasury Scam case in February 2020.

I am a law abiding citizen, ready to go back to jail: Shahabuddin

I am a law abiding citizen, ready to go back to jail: Shahabuddin

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

'I will get justice at last,' says the feared RJD leader.

'Don't Know What Problem Laluji Has With Me'

'Don't Know What Problem Laluji Has With Me'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

'Laluji is like my father and I am like his son.'

Nitish appoints new JD-U working president, seeks special status for Bihar

Nitish appoints new JD-U working president, seeks special status for Bihar

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The party's national executive meeting chaired by its president and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar flagged price rise and unemployment as "burning issues"

Gaya road rage: Rocky Yadav walks out of jail

Gaya road rage: Rocky Yadav walks out of jail

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

He was accorded a hero's welcome by supporters of his parents.

Bihar crisis: Patna HC stays Nitish Kumar's election as JD-U legislature party chief

Bihar crisis: Patna HC stays Nitish Kumar's election as JD-U legislature party chief

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

In a major setback for former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the Patna High Court on Wednesday termed his re-election as JD-U legislative party leader unconstitutional.

SC transfers pending Agnipath scheme PILs to Delhi HC

SC transfers pending Agnipath scheme PILs to Delhi HC

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The top court said it is transferring the pleas as it would be appropriate if it has benefit of the Delhi high court's considered view on them.

SC cancels suspended RJD MLA's bail in rape case

SC cancels suspended RJD MLA's bail in rape case

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

The Bihar government had challenged Patna HC's order granting bail to Yadav.

SC seeks Shahabuddin's reply on plea against his bail

SC seeks Shahabuddin's reply on plea against his bail

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Advocate Prashant Bhushan told the SC that Shahabuddin is a 'class-A history-sheeter who cannot be reformed'.

Court closes another case against Lalu on Nitish govt's plea

Court closes another case against Lalu on Nitish govt's plea

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Wednesday's order to close a case against the RJD chief came close on heels of state government withdrawing a case against him, his two minister-sons and others for alleged vandalism and stopping government officials during an RJD-sponsored bandh last year.

SC refuses to club FIRs against Udhayanidhi Stalin

SC refuses to club FIRs against Udhayanidhi Stalin

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday told Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin that he cannot compare himself to media personnel to seek the relief of clubbing of multiple first information reports (FIRs) lodged against him for his 'eradicate Sanatan dharma' remarks.

For the 2nd time, government sends back SC collegium's recommendation

For the 2nd time, government sends back SC collegium's recommendation

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

The government has returned twice to the Supreme Court collegium a recommendation made by it.

HC stays operation of arrest warrant against Nirmal Baba

HC stays operation of arrest warrant against Nirmal Baba

Rediff.com23 May 2012

The Patna high court on Wednesday stayed the operation of the non-bailable arrest warrant issued by a court against self-proclaimed godman Nirmal Baba. Justice S P Singh passed the order and fixed June 16 as the next date for hearing.

Fodder case: SC to scrutinise papers

Fodder case: SC to scrutinise papers

Rediff.com19 Oct 2005

"After examining the documents if there would be some queries, the court will dictate it for the High Court on October 26, the next date of hearing," the bench said.

Deceased BJP activist wasn't present during lathi-charge: Bihar Police

Deceased BJP activist wasn't present during lathi-charge: Bihar Police

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The police issued a statement after the BJP alleged that Singh, the Jehanabad district general secretary of the saffron party, was killed in police lathi-charge during the party's 'Vidhan Sabha march' on Thursday in protest against the state government's new teacher recruitment policy.

Delhi HC to hear pleas challenging Agnipath on Aug 25

Delhi HC to hear pleas challenging Agnipath on Aug 25

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The Delhi high court on Wednesday said it will hear on August 25 a batch of petitions challenging the Centre's Agnipath Scheme as it is yet to receive the files of pleas transferred here by the Supreme Court.

When India got her first female Supreme Court judge

When India got her first female Supreme Court judge

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

It was in 1989, 39 years after the setting up of the Supreme Court in 1950, that Justice M Fathima Beevi was appointed. Meet the brilliant legal minds who have shattered the glass ceiling since then.

Bathani Tola carnage: SC admits plea against acquittals

Bathani Tola carnage: SC admits plea against acquittals

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

On the appeals filed by the state government and also a family members of some of the victims against the Patna high court's April 16 ruling, a bench of justices Altamas Kabir and J Chelameshwar issued notices to all the acquitted accused.

Army expresses regret for 'underwear' exam

Army expresses regret for 'underwear' exam

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The army on Wednesday regretted in the Patna high court conducting a recruitment examination at Muzaffarpur for candidates in their underwears to prevent cheating and promised to take all precaution so that such an incident does not recur.