News for 'Public Interest Litigation'

What Nandan Nilekani said about Infosys whistleblower case

What Nandan Nilekani said about Infosys whistleblower case

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

We followed the highest standard of corporate governance and disclosures, says Nilekani.

Are newspapers for adults only: SC

Are newspapers for adults only: SC

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

Supreme Court on Thursday issued notices to the Centre, Press Council of India, the news agencies and major dailies

Supreme Court issues notice on chit fund regulation

Supreme Court issues notice on chit fund regulation

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Supreme Court has issued notice over chit fund.

'Truth deficit' in legal profession bothers me: Outgoing CJI Khanna

'Truth deficit' in legal profession bothers me: Outgoing CJI Khanna

Rediff.com14 May 2025

The CJI called Justice Gavai his "biggest support" while expressing confidence in the latter's leadership and commitment to constitutional values.

SC to consider hearing PIL challenging use of EVMs

SC to consider hearing PIL challenging use of EVMs

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court Wednesday agreed to consider listing a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the Constitutional validity of a provision of the Representation of People Act which had led to the introduction of electronic voting machines (EVMs) instead of ballot papers for polls in the country.

SC rejects PIL seeking 'National Commission for Men'

SC rejects PIL seeking 'National Commission for Men'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation seeking framing of guidelines to deal with incidents of suicide committed by married men subjected to domestic violence and the constitution of a 'National Commission for Men' to safeguard their interests.

Jindal SAW under green scanner

Jindal SAW under green scanner

Rediff.com4 Apr 2011

Jindal SAW, an O P Jindal Group company, is yet to receive a copy of the notice.

'Police Encounters Were Done To Create Fear'

'Police Encounters Were Done To Create Fear'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

'...in the minds of the youth of Assam.' 'Now, no protests happen in Assam because of fear of police encounters.'

ADR backs EC's unaccounted cash stand in Gujarat

ADR backs EC's unaccounted cash stand in Gujarat

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

The Association for Democratic Reforms, an non-government organisation working for electoral reforms, while supporting Election Commission's order to seize unaccounted cash in poll-bound states, has noted that legitimate business transactions based on cash should not suffer.

Markets end lower amid volatility

Markets end lower amid volatility

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

Benchmark share indices ended lower on Thursday, amid a volatile trading session, on profit taking in software shares on concerns that the appreciating rupee would hurt margins going forward. Index heavyweight Reliance Industries also witnessed profit taking after public interest litigation was filed in the Supreme Court on Wednesday stating that the consent mechanism by market regulator Sebi favoured the company.

HC admits petition against dance bars ban

HC admits petition against dance bars ban

Rediff.com17 Aug 2005

Bombay high court admitted on Wednesday, a public interest litigation filed by Association of Hoteliers and Restaurant challenging the ban on dance bars in Maharashtra.

Supreme Court asks HC to decide plea against Asthana's appointment in 2 weeks

Supreme Court asks HC to decide plea against Asthana's appointment in 2 weeks

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

The Supreme Court Wednesday asked the Delhi high court to decide within two weeks the plea pending before it challenging the appointment of senior IPS officer Rakesh Asthana as the Delhi police commissioner.

PIL in Supreme Court for action against Ranbaxy

PIL in Supreme Court for action against Ranbaxy

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

An advocate on Wednesday approached the Supreme Court with a PIL seeking cancellation of the license granted to Ranbaxy Laboratories and for initiating probe against the pharma major for allegedly manufacturing and selling adulterated drugs.

HC rejects PIL to remove Kejriwal as CM after arrest

HC rejects PIL to remove Kejriwal as CM after arrest

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

A bench headed by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan refused to comment on the merits of the issue, saying the same fell outside the scope of judicial interference.

SC upholds land acquisition for Yamuna Expressway development

SC upholds land acquisition for Yamuna Expressway development

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the validity of land acquisition for the integrated development of the Yamuna Expressway and its adjoining areas in Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.

CBI report on Aircel-Maxis probe reflects progress: SC

CBI report on Aircel-Maxis probe reflects progress: SC

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

The bench in its order noted that the CBI report also dealt with its probe into the alleged violation by FIPB in the Aircel-Maxis deal.

Modi bribed my lawyers to derail 2002 riots PIL: Sarabhai

Modi bribed my lawyers to derail 2002 riots PIL: Sarabhai

Rediff.com18 Sep 2011

Noted danseuse Mallika Sarabhai on Sunday accused Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi of using public funds to "bribe her lawyers" in an attempt to derail proceedings of the public interest litigation filed in the Supreme Court by her on the post-Godhra 2002 riots case.

Karnataka HC strikes down appointment of Upa Lokayukta

Karnataka HC strikes down appointment of Upa Lokayukta

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

The Karnataka high court on Tuesday struck down the appointment of Justice Chandrashekaraiah, the Upa Lokayukta. Justice N Kumar and Justice Kempanna observed that due process was not followed while appointing the Upa Lokayukta.

VHP PIL against Shinde's 'Hindu terror' remarks dismissed

VHP PIL against Shinde's 'Hindu terror' remarks dismissed

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

A petition filed by Vishwa Hindu Parishad against Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's "Hindu terror" remarks was dismissed by the Allahabad high court on Tuesday.

Chikki scam: Bombay HC sends notice to Pankaja Munde, govt

Chikki scam: Bombay HC sends notice to Pankaja Munde, govt

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Munde, the Women and Child Development minister, has been accused of irregularities in procurement of items worth Rs 206 crore including chikki.

Azan on loudspeakers doesn't violate rights of other faiths: HC

Azan on loudspeakers doesn't violate rights of other faiths: HC

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

However, the court directed the authorities to implement the 'Noise Pollution Rules' related to loudspeakers and file a compliance report.

White paper on Maha irrigation scam in 3 weeks, HC told

White paper on Maha irrigation scam in 3 weeks, HC told

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

The Maharashtra government day informed the Bombay high court that a white paper on the alleged multi-crore irrigation scam, involving bureaucrats of the water resources department and the Konkan Irrigation Development Corporation, would be ready within three weeks.

HC reserves order on PIL against Tendulkar's RS nomination

HC reserves order on PIL against Tendulkar's RS nomination

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

The Delhi high court on Wednesday reserved its order on a Public Interest Litigation challenging Sachin Tendulkar's nomination to the Rajya Sabha.

HC creates committee to monitor Mumbai roads

HC creates committee to monitor Mumbai roads

Rediff.com4 Oct 2006

The committee will be headed by former Mumbai Police Commissioner Ronnie Mendonca.

HC orders removal of two 'corrupt' IAS officers from NOIDA

HC orders removal of two 'corrupt' IAS officers from NOIDA

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

In a landmark verdict, the Allahabad high court on Thursday ordered immediate removal of NOIDA chairman Rakesh Bahadur and chief executive officer Sanjeev Saran on account of their shady past record.

Centre justifies no SC tag for Dalit Muslims, Christians in SC

Centre justifies no SC tag for Dalit Muslims, Christians in SC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

The ministry also submitted that the identification of scheduled castes is centred around a specific social stigma that is limited to the communities identified in the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950.

Court orders FIR against former SEBI chief Madhabi Buch

Court orders FIR against former SEBI chief Madhabi Buch

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

A special court in Mumbai has directed the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to register a first information report (FIR) against former Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and five other officials in connection with alleged stock market fraud and regulatory violations.

Gujarat HC refuses to order Godhra panel to summon Modi

Gujarat HC refuses to order Godhra panel to summon Modi

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

The Gujarat high court on Friday refused to direct the Nanavati Commission, which is probing the post-Godhra riots, to summon Chief Minister Narendra Modi. A division bench of Chief Justice Bhaskar Bhattacharya and Justice J B Pardiwala refused to interfere in the proceedings of the commission.

'If SC Orders NEET Retest For 23.3L Students...'

'If SC Orders NEET Retest For 23.3L Students...'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

'While not everyone may be pleased with a NEET retest judgment, it would restore fairness and integrity to the process, giving all students an equal opportunity based on merit.' 'This decision would correct the injustices faced by deserving students who were disadvantaged by the initial compromised exam'

Former CEC, ex-Navy chief move SC on coal-gate

Former CEC, ex-Navy chief move SC on coal-gate

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

Members of the civil society including former chief election commissioner N Gopalaswami, ex-navy chief L Ramdas and former cabinet secretary T S R Subramanian on Thursday approached the Supreme Court seeking a court-monitored Special Investigation Team probe into the coal block allocation scam.

SC notice to DoT, CBI and ED over alleged slow probe

SC notice to DoT, CBI and ED over alleged slow probe

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notices to DoT, CBI and the Enforcement Directorate on an application alleging laxity in the investigation in the 2G spectrum scam. The court asked them to reply to the allegations before January 20, when the case will be taken up for hearing.

Appoint people with judicial background to CIC: SC

Appoint people with judicial background to CIC: SC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

Holding that central and state information commissions perform quasi-judicial functions, the Supreme Court on Thursday asked the government to appoint people from judicial background also as its members.

SC rejects SIT probe into electoral bonds scheme

SC rejects SIT probe into electoral bonds scheme

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

The top court said it cannot order a roving inquiry into purchase of electoral bonds on the assumption that it was quid pro quo for award of contract.

Upload FIRs online within 24 hrs of booking, orders SC

Upload FIRs online within 24 hrs of booking, orders SC

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The apex court, however, clarified in its order that not uploading an FIR copy on website would not entail the accused to seek any benefit in court of law.

Blow to Akhilesh govt! No withdrawal of terror cases, says HC

Blow to Akhilesh govt! No withdrawal of terror cases, says HC

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

The Allahabad high court on Friday stayed the Uttar Pradesh government's order to withdraw cases against persons accused of indulging in terror activities.

HC rejects PIL against Delhi CP's appointment

HC rejects PIL against Delhi CP's appointment

Rediff.com31 May 2013

Accepting the Union home ministry's order giving clean chit to city Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar, the Delhi high court Friday rejected a public interest litigation challenging his appointment to the post.

Guj HC orders CBI probe in HIV-infected children's case

Guj HC orders CBI probe in HIV-infected children's case

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Criticising the state's police, the Gujarat high court on Wednesday ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry in a case where 23 children suffering from thalassemia contracted HIV, allegedly during the routine blood transfusion procedures at the Junagadh civil hospital.

SC rejects plea to declare Art 370 abrogation as constitutionally valid

SC rejects plea to declare Art 370 abrogation as constitutionally valid

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition seeking a declaration that abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, which bestowed special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, was constitutionally valid.

BCCI says police security charges for IPL very high

BCCI says police security charges for IPL very high

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Terming the charges levied by police for security during IPL matches played at D Y Patil Stadium in neighbouring Navi Mumbai in 2010 as "excessively high", the country's premier cricket body BCCI has urged the Home Secretary of Maharashtra to fix reasonable rates, comparable to those charged by other states.

Are consumer courts FRIENDLY enough?

Are consumer courts FRIENDLY enough?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Inordinate delays, difficulty in getting orders implemented put off litigants.