News for 'Personal Law Board'

'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.

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.

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.

What's my fault, asks SUV driver arrested in Delhi flooding case

What's my fault, asks SUV driver arrested in Delhi flooding case

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

A court in New Delhi on Tuesday reserved its order on the bail plea of an SUV driver and four owners of the coaching centre basement in the Old Rajinder Nagar area which was flooded with rainwater and led to the death of three civil services aspirants.

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.

CBIC steps up vigil over imports of unbranded gold jewellery

CBIC steps up vigil over imports of unbranded gold jewellery

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has stepped up its watch on the import of unbranded gold jewellery amid a spurt in seizures on international borders and from importers. During FY24, the CBIC and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) jointly seized about 5 tonnes of gold, 30 per cent more than what they did in FY23. In FY23, 3.5 tonnes of gold was confiscated.

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."

Give him time: Afridi comes out in defence of Shaheen

Give him time: Afridi comes out in defence of Shaheen

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi has come out in defence of his son-in-law Shaheen Shah Afridi following speculation that the tall pace bowler was going to be removed as the national T20 captain.

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.

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.

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.

Spanish tourist gang-raped in Jharkhand, 3 arrested

Spanish tourist gang-raped in Jharkhand, 3 arrested

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

The incident took place at Kurumahat in Hansdiha police station area, around 300 km from the state capital Ranchi, on Friday night when a tourist couple from Spain was spending the night at a makeshift tent.

Byju: 'We'd like you to be part of our turnaround story'

Byju: 'We'd like you to be part of our turnaround story'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

'Despite the animosity shown by some of the investors in pursuing uncalled for legal actions, we continue to show good faith towards all our shareholders.'

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.

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.

Parliament nod for data protection bill, to come into force in 10 months

Parliament nod for data protection bill, to come into force in 10 months

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 by voice vote following a walkout by opposition members over the Manipur issue.

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".

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.

The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

A peek into the life of a public-sector banker who did well professionally, but paid a price for it, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

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.

Lawyers cannot be sued for 'deficiency in service': SC

Lawyers cannot be sued for 'deficiency in service': SC

Rediff.com15 May 2024

The top court said a considerable amount of direct control is exercised by the client over the manner in which an advocate renders his services during the course of his employment.

'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.

Markets crash: Pollster Pradeep Gupta 'open to probe'

Markets crash: Pollster Pradeep Gupta 'open to probe'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Facing opposition fire for exit polls allegedly being used for stock market manipulation, Axis My India's chief Pradeep Gupta has said he is open to facing all kinds of investigations and it would help do business in a much better way if the government frames specific regulations for pollsters.

Entities may get a year to comply with data protection norms

Entities may get a year to comply with data protection norms

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Entities may be given about a year to tune their systems to comply with norms of Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of consultation with the industry, Chandrasekhar said the Data Protection Board and guidelines for the eight rules, including consent management, will be put in place within a month. "Industry wants some more time for age-gating, different timelines for transition for different data fiduciaries.

At BJP national executive meet, PM Modi bats for backward Muslims

At BJP national executive meet, PM Modi bats for backward Muslims

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

Making an intervention during the discussion on the motion for granting constitutional status to the national commission for backward classes, Modi highlighted that there are sections among Muslims, who are backward, adding that they should be included in the discussion over backward classes.

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.

'The majority of this nation wants a solution on Ayodhya at the earliest'

'The majority of this nation wants a solution on Ayodhya at the earliest'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Here are some of the reactions to the Supreme Court verdict on Ayodhya.

New Gujarat law proposes fine of up to Rs 1 cr for leaking exam paper

New Gujarat law proposes fine of up to Rs 1 cr for leaking exam paper

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

With the objective of curbing paper leaks in government recruitment exams, the Gujarat legislative assembly has unanimously passed a bill that provides for up to 10 years in prison for such malpractices.

'VHP, BJP can say anything, but they can't build Ram temple'

'VHP, BJP can say anything, but they can't build Ram temple'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Dr S Q R Ilyas, head of the BMAC and a senior member of the board, feels that the Sangh Parivar should not have raked up the Ram temple issue. In a candid chat with rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa, Dr Ilyas said the recent proclamation by the RSS, VHP and BJP was a desperate measure to rake up the issue of Hindutva once again

'I can't praise the judgment, but accept it'

'I can't praise the judgment, but accept it'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

Jamiat Ulema e-Hind chief Moulana Mehboob Madani speaks to rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt in an exclusive interview.

Data protection bill protects govt from action taken in good faith

Data protection bill protects govt from action taken in good faith

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The data protection bill introduced in Parliament on Thursday enables the government "to call for information" from data protection board, data collecting entities or intermediary, and safeguards the Centre from legal proceedings for "action taken in good faith" under the provisions of the legislation.

New bill moots up to Rs 250 cr fine for violating data protection norms

New bill moots up to Rs 250 cr fine for violating data protection norms

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The government on Thursday tabled the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 in the Lok Sabha with an aim to protect the privacy of Indian citizens, while proposing a penalty of up to Rs 250 crore on entities for misusing or failing to protect digital data of individuals.

A Heartfelt Letter To College Freshers

A Heartfelt Letter To College Freshers

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Explore, engage, participate and excel in as many co-curricular activities and hackathons as possible to improve your self-confidence, communication skills and overall personality, advises rediffGURU Chocko Valliappa.

Build Ram temple in Ayodhya, mosque in Lucknow: Shia Waqf Board

Build Ram temple in Ayodhya, mosque in Lucknow: Shia Waqf Board

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Rizvi along with some Mahantas from Ayodhya will also approach the Supreme Court before December 5 with a solution to the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute.

Modi's fast political drama: Clerics

Modi's fast political drama: Clerics

Rediff.com17 Sep 2011

Muslim clerics and organisations on Saturday flayed Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for his three-day fast terming it as a "political drama".

Muslim clerics averse to compulsory registration of marriages

Muslim clerics averse to compulsory registration of marriages

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

The Union government's move to make registration of all marriages compulsory may run into rough weather as prominent Muslim organisations and clerics are all set to oppose it tooth and nail.

Muslims averse to compulsory registration of marriages

Muslims averse to compulsory registration of marriages

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

The Union government's move to make registration of all marriages compulsory may run into rough weather as prominent Muslim organisations and clerics are all set to oppose it tooth and nail.

Will oppose Right to Education Act: Deoband

Will oppose Right to Education Act: Deoband

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

Terming the Right to Education Act as an "attack" on the sovereignty of madarsas and other minority institutions, Islamic seminary Darul Uloom Deoband on Thursday said it will oppose it.

Hindus and Muslims appeal for peace post-verdict

Hindus and Muslims appeal for peace post-verdict

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Shia cleric Maulana Kalbe Jawwad, naib imam of Idgah and member of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangimahli, the main pujari of the Ram Janambhoomi temple in Ayodhya, Acharya Satyendra Das Mahraj, and Mahant of Janki Ghat in Ayodhya, Janmey Sharan, have asked people respect the verdict of the court and maintain communal harmony

'Nikahnama' granting rights to women unveiled

'Nikahnama' granting rights to women unveiled

Rediff.com1 May 2005

The guidelines also make it mandatory for parents or guardians of the couple to be present during the marriage. Both these provisions discourage forced marriages, Afridi said.