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'Intermeddlers' can't challenge govt appointments: Centre in Asthana case

'Intermeddlers' can't challenge govt appointments: Centre in Asthana case

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

The Delhi high court on Wednesday sought the central government and Rakesh Asthana's stand on a public interest litigation challenging the appointment of the Gujarat-cadre IPS officer as Delhi police commissioner.

'I have confidence in the people of India'

'I have confidence in the people of India'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

'Adivasis are a critical national treasure, so we need to protect them.' 'The fight for the tribals of Chhattisgarh needs people from all political parties. It cannot be about any single political group.'

AAP dismisses claim cops asked to keep media away from CM

AAP dismisses claim cops asked to keep media away from CM

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will on Wednesday lead a protest rally against the Narendra Modi government's land bill at Jantar Mantar in the national capital. However, the common man's minister, who in the past turned down security, has asked the Delhi police to keep the media at bay during the rally, said sources.

Asthana's posting: Delhi HC pulls up petitioner for 'copy-paste' plea

Asthana's posting: Delhi HC pulls up petitioner for 'copy-paste' plea

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The Delhi High Court Thursday termed as "copy-paste" a petition filed before it challenging the appointment of IPS officer Rakesh Asthana as Delhi Police Commissioner and warned the petitioner that such activity shall not be repeated in the future.

SC rejects govt's sealed cover on Adani panel names, to choose experts

SC rejects govt's sealed cover on Adani panel names, to choose experts

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to accept in a sealed cover the Centre's suggestion on a proposed panel of experts for strengthening regulatory measures for stock markets in the wake of the recent Adani group shares crash triggered by Hindenburg Research's fraud allegations.

Slain Bihar journalist's wife claims threat from Shahabuddin

Slain Bihar journalist's wife claims threat from Shahabuddin

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Rajdeo, who was the Siwan bureau chief of the newspaper, was shot dead on May 13 at a busy fruit market near Siwan railway station.

Not quitting as AAP Lokpal: Ramdas

Not quitting as AAP Lokpal: Ramdas

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Aam Aadmi Party's internal Lokpal, Admiral (retd) L Ramdas, on Saturday said he will not quit the post even though he was asked not to attend the crucial National Council meeting for which he had travelled all the way from Maharashtra.

Won't participate in meetings with panel: Farmers to SC

Won't participate in meetings with panel: Farmers to SC

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

A bench of Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justices A S Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian was informed by senior advocate Dushyant Dave and advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the farmer unions, who have been made party in the case that they had firm belief that farm laws are against their interest.

Prajapati murder case: PIL filed in SC against BJP MPs

Prajapati murder case: PIL filed in SC against BJP MPs

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court against Bharatiya Janata Party Members of Parliament Prakash Javdekar and Bhupendra Singh Yadav alleging that they tried to impede investigation in the Tulsiram Prajapati fake encounter case in which former Gujarat Home Minister Amit Shah is the main accused.

ED chief's extension for FATF review, govt tells SC, won't be in office after November

ED chief's extension for FATF review, govt tells SC, won't be in office after November

Rediff.com8 May 2023

The Centre on Monday defended in the Supreme Court the third extension of service granted to Enforcement Directorate chief Sanjay Kumar Mishra, asserting it was due to a peer review being conducted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) this year and said he will retire this November.

Ex CBI chief's home meetings inappropriate, says SC, orders probe

Ex CBI chief's home meetings inappropriate, says SC, orders probe

Rediff.com14 May 2015

The alleged meetings of former Director of CBI Ranjit Kumar Sinha with the accused in coalgate and 2G cases were'inappropriate', said SC.

On his last day, Justice Chelameswar shares dais with CJI

On his last day, Justice Chelameswar shares dais with CJI

Rediff.com18 May 2018

It is the custom in the top court that a retiring judge, on his last day, is given the honour of sitting with the CJI in the majestic Court no 1.

Govt seeks more time to file replies, SC puts off CAA hearing to Oct 31

Govt seeks more time to file replies, SC puts off CAA hearing to Oct 31

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday said it will hear on October 31 a batch of pleas challenging the constitutional validity of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) which seeks to grant citizenship to non-Muslim migrants fleeing religious persecution in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan who entered India on or before December 31, 2014.

AAP leaders not providing info on party funding: Centre to HC

AAP leaders not providing info on party funding: Centre to HC

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

The Centre on Wednesday told the Delhi high court that AAP leaders, including Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, have not provided the information sought by them on the funding received by the party.

Attempts being made to remove Kejriwal: AAP

Attempts being made to remove Kejriwal: AAP

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Attempts being made to remove Kejriwal as the AAP's national convener: AAP spokesperson

Will clear 5 names for judgeship soon: Centre to SC

Will clear 5 names for judgeship soon: Centre to SC

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

A bench of Justices S K Kaul and A S Oka also expressed displeasure over the delay in clearing recommendations for transfer of high court judges, calling it a 'very serious issue', and warned that any delay in this matter may result in both administrative and judicial actions which might not be palatable.

Shelter homes: Where did the Rs 1,078 cr go, SC asks Centre

Shelter homes: Where did the Rs 1,078 cr go, SC asks Centre

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

The Supreme Court on Friday posed tough questions on allotment of Rs 1,078 crores under National Urban Livelihood Mission to states and asked the Centre to apprise it as to what happened to the huge money and whether new shelter homes for urban poor have been built.

Virbhadra lands in Delhi to explain bribery allegations

Virbhadra lands in Delhi to explain bribery allegations

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Accused by the Bharatiya Janata Party of taking bribe, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh arrived here today to present his version to the Congress high command while slamming the opposition party of indulging in "malicious propaganda" against him and his family.

SC to hear plea on appointment of 'Lokpal'

SC to hear plea on appointment of 'Lokpal'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

The fresh plea has sought a direction to the Centre for appointment of the Lokpal.

Arun Goel's appointment file travelled at 'lightning speed', says SC

Arun Goel's appointment file travelled at 'lightning speed', says SC

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The top court reserved its verdict on a batch of pleas seeking a collegium-like system for the appointment of ECs and the Chief Election Commissioner and asked the parties to file written submission in five days.

SC asks SIT to submit progress report on blackmoney by Oct 7

SC asks SIT to submit progress report on blackmoney by Oct 7

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on black money to submit the fourth report on the progress of its probe by October 7.

'Modi does not want institutions to run'

'Modi does not want institutions to run'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

'The appointment of judges must not be under the control of the government,' says Prashant Bhushan.

Lok Satta Party rules out any electoral tie-up with AAP

Lok Satta Party rules out any electoral tie-up with AAP

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

Lok Satta Party's national president Jayaprakash Narayan said here today that his party would not have any electoral tie-up with the Aam Aadmi Party, but contest the forthcoming assembly as well as Lok Sabha elections independently in Andhra Pradesh.

Police book Indiabulls promoters, directors

Police book Indiabulls promoters, directors

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

The Maharashtra police has booked Indiabulls group companies, including its flagship Indiabulls Housing Finance (IBHL), for allegedly siphoning off funds and for accounting irregularities committed by the promoters and directors of the company between 2014 and 2020. A first information report was registered by the Palghar police on April 13 under various sections of Indian Penal Code dealing with cheating, fraud and criminal conspiracy. The move comes after Palghar's judicial magistrate passed an order under Section 156 (3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (power to direct police/agency to investigate the matter), following a complaint filed by Ashutosh Kamble, a shareholder of IBHL.

People of Delhi will win polls, says Kejriwal

People of Delhi will win polls, says Kejriwal

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal, who has promised to give a corruption-free government if voted to power, was among the early bird to cast his ballot in the Delhi assembly election.

Adani-Hindenberg row: Sebi gets time till Aug 14 to complete probe

Adani-Hindenberg row: Sebi gets time till Aug 14 to complete probe

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted the Securities and Exchange Board of India time till August 14 to complete its probe into the allegations of stock price manipulation by the Adani group. A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud directed the SEBI to file an updated status report of the investigation.

SC expresses dissatisfaction over Centre's response on Lokpal

SC expresses dissatisfaction over Centre's response on Lokpal

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The AG said that the names for the search committee have not been finalised yet.

AI aircraft purchase: SC seeks probe report from CBI

AI aircraft purchase: SC seeks probe report from CBI

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Two weeks' time given to CBI for filing a fresh status report.

Reject nomination papers if criminal past not disclosed: SC

Reject nomination papers if criminal past not disclosed: SC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that returning officer can reject nomination papers of a candidate for non-disclosure and suppression of information, including that of assets and their criminal background.

US report calls out India over its 'several' human rights issues

US report calls out India over its 'several' human rights issues

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

The State Department in its report listed more than a dozen significant human rights issues for India. Prominent among them are unlawful and arbitrary killings, including extrajudicial killings perpetrated by police; torture and cases of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment by some police and prison officials; arbitrary arrest and detention by government authorities; harsh and life-threatening prison conditions; political and prisoners or detainees in certain states.

HC asks AAP to reply to petition on foreign funding

HC asks AAP to reply to petition on foreign funding

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

The Delhi high court on Wednesday sought responses from the Aam Aadmi Party and its founding members, including Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, on a plea for registration of a criminal case on the ground that the newly formed party allegedly received foreign funding in violation of various laws.

Heat on RBI, banks to reveal defaulters

Heat on RBI, banks to reveal defaulters

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The appeals came against orders of the Central Information Commissioner in various cases.

Ex-DU Prof Saibaba acquitted after spending 8 yrs in 'Anda Cell'

Ex-DU Prof Saibaba acquitted after spending 8 yrs in 'Anda Cell'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

The SC, however, rejected NIA's request for immediate stay to the order.

Witnesses have been bumped off, says SC while rejecting Shahabuddin's plea

Witnesses have been bumped off, says SC while rejecting Shahabuddin's plea

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Witnesses in the cases that controversial Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Shahabuddin has been facing have been "bumped off", the Supreme Court said on Monday, rejecting his claim of facing "media trial" in a murder case and his vehement plea for more time to prepare for his defence.

Is Kejriwal India's Kim Jong-un? Congress believes so

Is Kejriwal India's Kim Jong-un? Congress believes so

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Slamming the Aam Aadmi Party government for drawing up a whopping Rs 526 crore advertisement budget, Congress leader Ajay Kumar on Friday compared Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to a "North Korean dictator who is into self-publicity".

Will chief election commissioner act against PM if there are allegations, SC asks

Will chief election commissioner act against PM if there are allegations, SC asks

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Underlining the importance of having a chief election commissioner who is "independent and a man of character", the Supreme Court on Wednesday wondered will it not be a case of "complete breakdown of system" if the CEC does not act against the prime minister in case there are allegations against him.

If Kejriwal's Government Is Dismissed...

If Kejriwal's Government Is Dismissed...

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

'Kejriwal could have easily deputed someone to step in as chief minister, but being the authoritative and self-centered personality that he is, he chose not to do it.' 'If the AAP loses Delhi, where it has a huge majority, the only one to blame would be Kejriwal,' asserts Ramesh Menon.

Probe into Adani since 2016: FinMin says yes, Sebi says no, Congress has last laugh

Probe into Adani since 2016: FinMin says yes, Sebi says no, Congress has last laugh

Rediff.com15 May 2023

With Sebi telling the Supreme Court that it was not investigating the Adani group since 2016, the Congress on Monday cited a Union minister's reply in the Lok Sabha to challenge the claim and asked whether Parliament was misled or the market regulator was "fast asleep" as investors were "duped".

Delhi HC to hear pleas challenging Agnipath on December 12

Delhi HC to hear pleas challenging Agnipath on December 12

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The Delhi high court on Friday said it will first hear the pleas directly challenging the Centre's Agnipath scheme and then decide those concerning the recruitment processes for the armed forces under certain previous advertisements.

AAP disciplinary committee suspends MLA Devinder Sehrawat

AAP disciplinary committee suspends MLA Devinder Sehrawat

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The suspension of Bijaswan MLA came after Kejriwal returned to Delhi wrapping up his four-day visit to poll-bound Punjab.