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Delhi High Court Affirms AITA General Body's Primacy In Constitutional Amendments

Delhi High Court Affirms AITA General Body's Primacy In Constitutional Amendments

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

The Delhi High Court has reaffirmed the All India Tennis Association's (AITA) General Body's authority in amending its constitution, directing that proposed changes be put to a clause-by-clause vote by members. This interim order modifies a single judge's ruling, ensuring the federation's democratic processes are maintained while complying with new sports governance laws, with fresh elections mandated by September 30.

SC Sets Boundaries for Court AI

SC Sets Boundaries for Court AI

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

If AI-generated material is found to be 'false, fabricated, misleading or inaccurate', the person filing it will be accountable and cannot cite the AI-generated nature of the material as a defence.

SC releases draft regulations on use of AI in courts

SC releases draft regulations on use of AI in courts

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

The draft regulations for use of AI in courts 'shall apply to the use, deployment, or integration of AI in any judicial, adjudicatory or administrative function of the Supreme Court of India, high courts, and all courts including the Tribunals and statutory Commissions performing adjudicatory functions, within the territory of India'.

Operation Tiger: 6-7 Uddhav MPs to form separate bloc; Sena issues whip

Operation Tiger: 6-7 Uddhav MPs to form separate bloc; Sena issues whip

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

The Shiv Sena-UBT is facing a significant internal crisis, with reports suggesting that 'six to seven' of its nine Lok Sabha MPs are preparing to form a separate group. MP Arvind Sawant has formally requested Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla not to recognise any such breakaway faction, emphasising the primacy of the political party over its legislative wing.

Court cannot judge religious beliefs, Sabarimala board tells SC

Court cannot judge religious beliefs, Sabarimala board tells SC

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), managing the Sabarimala temple, argued in the Supreme Court that religious beliefs should be judged subjectively by the community, as the court hears petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places.

London Woman Charged With Murder After Body Found In Van

London Woman Charged With Murder After Body Found In Van

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A 39-year-old woman from London has been charged with murder after a man's body was discovered in the back of a van in Leicester. Harinder Kaur is also charged with perverting the course of justice and will appear in court this week.

Allahabad HC: Medical Age Test Illegal if School Certificates Exist

Allahabad HC: Medical Age Test Illegal if School Certificates Exist

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that conducting a medical examination (ossification test) to determine a minor's age is illegal when school, board, or municipal certificates are available, setting aside orders from lower courts and granting bail to a minor accused of molestation.

Open access to all temples must for Hindu unity, says SC

Open access to all temples must for Hindu unity, says SC

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court of India has emphasised the importance of open access to all temples and 'maths' for everyone, warning that excluding any denomination would negatively impact Hinduism and divide society. This statement was made during hearings on petitions related to discrimination against women at religious sites and the scope of religious freedom.

SC prders police to ensure lawyer appears in defamation case

SC prders police to ensure lawyer appears in defamation case

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the Delhi police commissioner to ensure the appearance of lawyer Mukut Nath Verma, who is accused of making defamatory allegations against Supreme Court judges and members of the SCBA election committee. The court has previously issued bailable warrants against Verma, but police have been unable to locate him.

Primacy for humanity, not AI, in justice delivery, says CJI

Primacy for humanity, not AI, in justice delivery, says CJI

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

"The moment we let technology take the driver's seat in the legal system, we begin to erode the public's faith in us and with it, the foundations of the rule of law," CJI Gavai added.

A War With No Exit Strategy, No Victory To Declare

A War With No Exit Strategy, No Victory To Declare

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Both sides have now revealed a preference for escalation over strategic defeat, and each new provocation narrows the space for the next pause. The Touska seizure, Iran's refusal to negotiate under blockade, Israel's strikes on Iranian oil infrastructure -- all of these add up to an increasingly untenable situation. This makes the wild card -- Trump and his motormouth -- more consequential than ever, notes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the Iran War.

SC bars stem cell therapy for autism outside clinical trials

SC bars stem cell therapy for autism outside clinical trials

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that stem cell therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can only be offered within approved and monitored clinical trial settings, deeming any other use unethical and potentially malpractice.

Cong's Manish Tewari brings bill to free MPs from party whips

Cong's Manish Tewari brings bill to free MPs from party whips

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Congress MP Manish Tewari has introduced a bill in Lok Sabha that seeks to allow parliamentarians to take an independent line in voting on bills and motions other than those affecting the government's stability in a bid to free them from "whip-driven tyranny" and promote "good lawmaking".

Viable Commercial Framework Sought To End ISL Crisis

Viable Commercial Framework Sought To End ISL Crisis

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

SC-appointed Justice Rao recommends striking balance between AIFF autonomy and bidders' interests

The Restoration Of Indian Primacy

The Restoration Of Indian Primacy

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

It seems in the geopolitics of the 21st century, we can see the subcontinent acting as one geopolitical entity to secure its economic interests. Key to this transformation is a strong India that is pre-eminent but not dominant, notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Tell us the solution: SC questions Centre on governors sitting over bills

Tell us the solution: SC questions Centre on governors sitting over bills

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court is examining the extent to which courts can intervene when governors delay or refuse to act on bills passed by state assemblies. The court questioned the Centre on whether judicial review is barred in cases of gubernatorial inaction, sparking debate on the balance of power between states and the central government.

What Does Keeladi Tell Us About Our Civilisation?

What Does Keeladi Tell Us About Our Civilisation?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'Archaeological sites like Keeladi, having remained buried for 2,500 years, have come out and speak now.'

Calcutta HC says primacy of SEC not negotiable

Calcutta HC says primacy of SEC not negotiable

Rediff.com10 May 2013

In a setback to the West Bengal government, the Calcutta high court on Friday directed that panchayat elections in the state be held in three phases using central armed forces on dates decided by the State Election Commission, observing that primacy of the commission was not negotiable.

Primacy should be given to Cabinet recommendation: BJP

Primacy should be given to Cabinet recommendation: BJP

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

Expressing its reservations on the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the appointment of Gujarat Lokayukta, the Bharatiya Janata Party said the view of the state government should be respected in such matters and the governor should not exercise discretionary powers.

'Media Frenzy Has Ruined Justice Varma's Reputation'

'Media Frenzy Has Ruined Justice Varma's Reputation'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

'Presumption of innocence must guide all formal actions, but transparency must not be mistaken for pre-judgment.' 'The cruel irony, however, is that Justice Varma is a fine judge who enjoys a reputation for writing well-reasoned judgments.'

6 Month Tenure For Next Chief Justice

6 Month Tenure For Next Chief Justice

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna 'belongs to that school of legal luminaries who give the highest primacy to facts.'

SC upholds states' power to regulate industrial alcohol

SC upholds states' power to regulate industrial alcohol

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

In 1997, the seven-judge bench ruled that the Centre had the regulatory power over the production of industrial alcohol. The case was referred to the nine-judge bench in 2010.

SC scraps Punjab's NRI quota expansion, calls it a fraud

SC scraps Punjab's NRI quota expansion, calls it a fraud

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the Punjab government's appeal against a high court verdict quashing its decision to expand the definition of 'NRI quota' for admissions in undergraduate medical and dental courses in the state. "This fraud must come to an end now," the apex court said.

SC verdict on Delhi maintains primacy of Centre: Jaitley

SC verdict on Delhi maintains primacy of Centre: Jaitley

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Jaitley said the judgment elaborates at length the constitutional philosophy behind the Constitution and reaffirms precisely the text of what the Constitution says.

Minorities don't need 'safe haven' for education: SC judge

Minorities don't need 'safe haven' for education: SC judge

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

The judge further underlined that the minorities of the country had not only joined the mainstream but also were an important facet of it.

New laws most modern, justice in 3 years of registering FIR: Amit Shah

New laws most modern, justice in 3 years of registering FIR: Amit Shah

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Shah said the new laws would give priority to providing justice, unlike the colonial-era laws that gave primacy to penal action, and made reporting of crimes even easier by recognising e-FIR, Zero FIR and electronic or digital evidence.

'Reason to believe' must be given to arrestee under PMLA: SC

'Reason to believe' must be given to arrestee under PMLA: SC

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

A bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta, which granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the money laundering case linked to alleged excise policy scam, said section 19 of the PMLA, which gives power to arrest, puts stringent safeguards to protect life and liberty of individuals.

RG Kar: 'My Daughter Was Killed Elsewhere'

RG Kar: 'My Daughter Was Killed Elsewhere'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

'A murder has occurred in the room, but there were no signs of struggle.' 'RG Kar says the body was discovered at 9:30 am. But the media was informed at 8:30 am.' 'We realised that crucial evidence was being destroyed.' 'She had several bite marks on her neck, but no swab was collected.' 'My daughter had 28 injuries on her body. But there was no DNA of the assailant under her nails.' 'Are you saying she did not try to defend herself?'

Since Chandrachud took over as CJI, SC has disposed of 6844 cases

Since Chandrachud took over as CJI, SC has disposed of 6844 cases

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Within a span of little over a month since Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud assumed office, the Supreme Court has disposed of 6,844 cases, including 2,511 bail and transfer petitions, sources said.

IBC: Primacy of lenders in insolvency cases restored

IBC: Primacy of lenders in insolvency cases restored

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The amendments give committee of creditors of a loan defaulting company explicit authority over the distribution of proceeds in the resolution process and fixes a firm timeline of 330 days for resolving cases referred to the IBC.

Marriage doesn't eclipse right to privacy, says HC on wife's Aadhaar plea

Marriage doesn't eclipse right to privacy, says HC on wife's Aadhaar plea

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Marriage does not do away with the procedural rights of a person to divulge his personal information, a division bench of the high court has said.

Historic shift: New criminal laws to replace British-era laws on July 1

Historic shift: New criminal laws to replace British-era laws on July 1

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who piloted the laws, said the new laws would give priority to providing justice, unlike the British-era laws that gave primacy to penal action.

President gives assent to Delhi services bill

President gives assent to Delhi services bill

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The Delhi services bill that entails the creation of an authority for the transfer and posting of Group-A officers in the national capital and gives the central government primacy over such appointments has received presidential assent.

SC relief to US boy in need of liver transplant from Indian cousin

SC relief to US boy in need of liver transplant from Indian cousin

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Making it clear that its decision will not be treated as "precedent for any other case", the top court, in a compassionate verdict, accorded primacy to saving the life of the child who was admitted to a private hospital in Gurugram for treatment of decompensated biliary cirrhosis (DBC).

SC strikes down electoral bonds as 'unconstitutional', orders disclosure of donors

SC strikes down electoral bonds as 'unconstitutional', orders disclosure of donors

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

In a landmark judgment that delivered a big blow to the government, the Supreme Court on Thursday annulled the electoral bonds scheme, saying it violates the constitutional right to freedom of speech and expression as well as the right to information.

Delhi FIR not first in country under new law; case dismissed, says Shah

Delhi FIR not first in country under new law; case dismissed, says Shah

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Delhi case was not the first FIR registered in the country. He said the first case under the new laws was about a motorcycle theft registered in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior at 10 minutes past midnight.

CJI rules: SC benches to hear 10 bail pleas, 10 marital cases daily

CJI rules: SC benches to hear 10 bail pleas, 10 marital cases daily

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud on Friday said the Supreme Court, in its full court meeting, has decided that all the 13 benches will hear 10 transfer petitions pertaining to matrimonial disputes and equal number of bail petitions daily in a bid to lessen the pendency of cases.

Cannot say stop heartbeat of foetus: SC bench divided on abortion plea

Cannot say stop heartbeat of foetus: SC bench divided on abortion plea

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

A two-judge bench of the Supreme Court on Wednesday pronounced a split verdict on the Centre's plea for recall of its October 9 order granting permission to a married woman, a mother of two, to terminate her 26-week pregnancy, with one judge voicing her disinclination to allow abortion and the other asserting that the woman's decision "must be respected".

Global aviation leasing body downgrades India in light of Go First case

Global aviation leasing body downgrades India in light of Go First case

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Aviation Working Group (AWG), a global aviation leasing body comprising major planemakers and lessors, on Monday further downgraded India as lessors have not been able to repossess their planes from Go First more than four months after the airline filed for insolvency. The leasing cost stands as a prominent expense for Indian airlines. With AWG's downgrade, it is likely that lessors will increase the aircraft leasing rates for Indian carriers.

Art 370 verdict upheld sovereignty and integrity of India: Modi

Art 370 verdict upheld sovereignty and integrity of India: Modi

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

With its verdict, the Supreme Court has strengthened the spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' and has reminded us that what define us are bonds of unity and a shared commitment to good governance.