News for 'Personal Law Board'

AIMPLB opposes plea challenging polygamy, 'nikah halala'

AIMPLB opposes plea challenging polygamy, 'nikah halala'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The application has been filed to oppose a batch of petitions on which the apex court had in 2018 issued notices to the Centre and other stakeholders while referring the matter to a 5-judge Constitution bench.

VHP leader wants Muslims to give up claim over Ayodhya

VHP leader wants Muslims to give up claim over Ayodhya

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

There can be no communal harmony unless Muslims forgo their claim on Ayodhya, Mathura and Kashi, where there are temple-mosque disputes, Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Ashok Singhal said today and asked Sunni Central Board and All India Muslim Personal Law Board to take initiative.

UP CM says silence on triple talaq like 'Draupadi' episode

UP CM says silence on triple talaq like 'Draupadi' episode

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Adityanath called for an end to the Muslim practice of 'triple talaq' and advocated implementation of a common civil code in the country.

DGCA finds IndiGo staff violated rules in barring child from boarding

DGCA finds IndiGo staff violated rules in barring child from boarding

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Aviation regulator DGCA on Monday said it has issued a showcause notice to IndiGo after a fact-finding committee found the airline staff prima facie violated regulations in denying boarding to a specially-abled child at the Ranchi airport on May 7.

2 arrested after BMW knocks down woman in Mumbai

2 arrested after BMW knocks down woman in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Police arrested two persons after a woman travelling on a scooter with her husband was fatally knocked down allegedly by a BMW car in Mumbai's Worli area in the early hours of Sunday, an official said.

Muslim women can pronounce triple talaq too: AIMPLB tells SC

Muslim women can pronounce triple talaq too: AIMPLB tells SC

Rediff.com17 May 2017

While seeking response from former Union minister and senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing AIMPLB, the bench said, "Don't infer anything from our side."

No relief for Porsche teen as JJB extends remand till June 25

No relief for Porsche teen as JJB extends remand till June 25

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

The Pune police through prosecutors sought the extension of the juvenile's custody for another 14 days at the observation home citing his safety.

Sebi Has Strong Case Against Hindenburg

Sebi Has Strong Case Against Hindenburg

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

If Hindenburg or its partner do not join the investigation, then Sebi may pass an ex-parte order against it, which may be enforced as a foreign award in US courts.

Triple talaq 'cruel' and 'most demeaning', says Allahabad HC

Triple talaq 'cruel' and 'most demeaning', says Allahabad HC

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

The high court further observed that the triple talaq practice, sanctioned under Muslim Personal Law that governs marriage, property and divorce violates the rights of Muslim women.

Ayodhya verdict: AIMPLB says may seek review

Ayodhya verdict: AIMPLB says may seek review

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Sources in the prominent Muslim body Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind said it was not in favour of filing a review petition and wants the matter to end.

'Muslims see hope in the Supreme Court'

'Muslims see hope in the Supreme Court'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2010

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board's legal committee will meet on Saturday next, October 9, and discuss the verdict in the Ayodhya title case suit, which was pronounced on September 30 by the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court.

CII asks startups to keep their valuations 'as realistic as possible'

CII asks startups to keep their valuations 'as realistic as possible'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Sunday urged Indian startups to keep their valuation "realistic" and distinguish between the goals of the organisation and its founder. "Startups may strive for long-term value creation rather than short-term valuations. "The valuations of businesses should be kept as realistic as possible," CII said in its Corporate Governance Charter for Startups.

'Smarter people will bend the law'

'Smarter people will bend the law'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

'You may put hundreds of checks and balances but human beings are ingenious.'

Drunk teen driving Porsche kills 2, gets bail, asked to write essay

Drunk teen driving Porsche kills 2, gets bail, asked to write essay

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Pune Police on Monday said they will seek a higher court's permission to try as an adult a 17-year-old boy whose car allegedly knocked down and killed two persons in Kalyani Nagar area in Pune.

Muslim bodies spar over legality of Ayodhya's upcoming mosque

Muslim bodies spar over legality of Ayodhya's upcoming mosque

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

AIMPLB member Zafaryab Jilani on Wednesday said the proposed mosque in Ayodhya following last year's Supreme Court verdict is against the Waqf Act and 'illegal' under the Shariat laws.

'No possibility of an out-of-court settlement'

'No possibility of an out-of-court settlement'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

All India Muslim Personal Law Board Abdul Raheem Qureshi and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi voice their concerns about the Ayodhya verdict.

AIIMS to examine NewsClick founder's health after SC direction

AIIMS to examine NewsClick founder's health after SC direction

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Sandeep Mehta asked the AIIMS director to constitute the board and submit a report to it in two weeks.

'Court can't interfere in religious freedom': Muslim body on triple talaq

'Court can't interfere in religious freedom': Muslim body on triple talaq

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The board said that practices provided by Muslim Personal Law on the issues of marriage, divorce and maintenance were based on holy scripture Al-Quran and "courts cannot supplant its own interpretations over the text of scriptures".

Muslim outfits doubt possibility of out-of-court settlement

Muslim outfits doubt possibility of out-of-court settlement

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

"Let them hear us, we are prepared. But we are not ready for out-of-court settlement," Jilani said.

Bill against instant talaq must be compatible with Quran: AIMWPLB

Bill against instant talaq must be compatible with Quran: AIMWPLB

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Holding the AIMPLB responsible for the present state of affairs, Amber said the board never bothered to take (the issue of) triple talaq seriously, and now it was too late.

Bangladesh ex-foreign minister on way to India detained at Dhaka airport

Bangladesh ex-foreign minister on way to India detained at Dhaka airport

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Mahmud went to Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to "catch a flight en route to Delhi," an Airport Aviation Security official was quoted as saying by the Dhaka Tribune newspaper.

Muslim body flays communal violence bill

Muslim body flays communal violence bill

Rediff.com21 Mar 2010

"If the bill were to be taken up in its present form, it would fail to serve any purpose; it would seem that the government's objective was to further make lives of innocent citizens more difficult rather than providing any respite to them."

AIMPLB against marriage registration

AIMPLB against marriage registration

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

Terming the idea as impractical, AIMPLB general secretary Maulana Syed Nizamuddin made it clear that the Board had no objection as long as such a registration was allowed to be optional.

ASI stops Gyanvapi mosque survey after SC order

ASI stops Gyanvapi mosque survey after SC order

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

A 30-member Archaeological Survey of India team halted a survey here of the Gyanvapi mosque -- just hours after beginning the exercise Monday morning -- following a Supreme Court order.

Mosque site too far from city centre: Muslim litigants

Mosque site too far from city centre: Muslim litigants

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The Uttar Pradesh government has given the allotment letter to the Sunni Waqf board for the land in Dhannipur village in Sohawal tehsil in Ayodhya on the Lucknow highway, about 18 km from the district headquarters, state government spokesperson Shrikant Sharma told reporters on Wednesday.

Women's entry in mosques for namaz permitted: AIMPLB

Women's entry in mosques for namaz permitted: AIMPLB

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The AIMPLB said this in an affidavit filed in the apex court which is seized of a plea relating to the entry of Muslim women into mosque for offering namaz.

Ayodhya verdict: AIMPLB to take final call on Sat

Ayodhya verdict: AIMPLB to take final call on Sat

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board will on Saturday take a final call on the vital question of taking the Ayodhya dispute to the Supreme Court.

BharatPe co-founder Nakrani lauds board action on unseating Grover

BharatPe co-founder Nakrani lauds board action on unseating Grover

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

BharatPe co-founder Shashvat Nakrani has accused Ashneer Grover, with whom he had co-founded the payment startup, of creating a false narrative about the company, and said the board acted quickly and decisively in unseating him after receiving finds of a PwC report. BharatPe, which allows shop owners to make digital payments through QR codes, last week stripped Grover of all titles and positions over his alleged "misdeeds" and may take further legal actions, including clawing back of some of his shareholding. In a letter to employees, Nakrani said the Grover episode was an aberration and not the norm at BharatPe, and went on to defend the board who he said were celebrated names in the banking and financial services industry.

'Gandhiji Gave Me Contentment'

'Gandhiji Gave Me Contentment'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Gandhiji asked me if I had sufficient warm clothes in view of the coming cold season. I said yes. But he verified my statement by asking Miraben to search my bag to make sure. Such was Gandhiji.

Why I Am Upset With Modi's Victory

Why I Am Upset With Modi's Victory

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Despite failing to secure a simple majority in Parliament, we will continue to see him on TV, newspapers, magazines, bill boards, vaccination certificates, railway stations, bus shelters, airports, sea ports, on the highway and on rural roads, sighs A Ganesh Nadar.

AIMPLB to decide on Ayodhya review on Nov 17: Jilani

AIMPLB to decide on Ayodhya review on Nov 17: Jilani

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The senior advocate had represented the Muslim parties, including the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board, in the case in trial court, Allahabad High Court and the Supreme Court.

How Modi Can Overcome Coalition Challenges

How Modi Can Overcome Coalition Challenges

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

If the concerns over risking political capital are overcome, the long-term gains for the Indian economy will be immense, asserts A K Bhattacharya.

Cong MP promises to scrap triple talaq law if party comes to power

Cong MP promises to scrap triple talaq law if party comes to power

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Dev alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had created an atmosphere pitting Muslim women against Muslim men through the triple talaq law.

We will appeal to the SC, say Muslim leaders

We will appeal to the SC, say Muslim leaders

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

The Muslim Community has reacted with shock at the latest verdict of the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court, which ruled that the disputed site is indeed Ram Janmabhoomi and dismissed the suit filed by the Sunni Central Waqf Board as it was barred by limitation.

Pak boat carrying drugs worth Rs 600 cr seized off Guj coast, 14 held

Pak boat carrying drugs worth Rs 600 cr seized off Guj coast, 14 held

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

The overnight operation in the Arabian Sea was carried out in coordination with the Gujarat Anti-terrorism Squad and the Narcotics Control Bureau, it said.

Bill in LS to check paper leak in govt exams proposes Rs 1 cr fine

Bill in LS to check paper leak in govt exams proposes Rs 1 cr fine

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

At present, there is no specific substantive law to deal with unfair means adopted or offences committed by various entities involved in the conduct of public examinations by the central government and its agencies.

Rs 5 lakh fine on IndiGo for denying boarding to specially-abled boy

Rs 5 lakh fine on IndiGo for denying boarding to specially-abled boy

Rediff.com28 May 2022

IndiGo had on May 9 said the boy was denied permission to board the Ranchi-Hyderabad flight as he was visibly in panic.

'Consult Muslim clergy before deciding on Shariat'

'Consult Muslim clergy before deciding on Shariat'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board said on Friday that the judiciary should put in place a mechanism for consultation with Muslim religious heads and scholars when dealing with vital issues concerning Islam and Shariat.

SC on Mistry role: 'Person who sets own house on fire'

SC on Mistry role: 'Person who sets own house on fire'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court has said that Cyrus Mistry's removal as executive chairman of Tata group was justified as a "a person who tries to set his own house on fire for not getting what he perceives as legitimately due to him, does not deserve to continue as part of any decision-making body".

Ayodhya case: MPLB's legal team meets on Saturday

Ayodhya case: MPLB's legal team meets on Saturday

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Professsor Mohammad Sulaiman, senior Board member told rediff.com that the legal cell had studied the matter and will prefer an appeal before the Supreme Court against the verdict delivered by the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court last week.