News for 'Public Interest Litigation'

SC stays Kerala HC proceedings on plea against 10% EWS quota

SC stays Kerala HC proceedings on plea against 10% EWS quota

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli also issued notice on the plea filed by the Centre seeking transfer of the case from the high court to the apex court which had earlier referred to the similar case for adjudication to a five-judge Constitution bench.

Rahul's Expulsion And The Casualties

Rahul's Expulsion And The Casualties

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

One fallout of Rahul Gandhi's disqualification will be reflected in the Opposition's role in Parliament and related institutions.

Supplier of 'aatank' struggles for 'atta' now: Modi's veiled attack on Pak

Supplier of 'aatank' struggles for 'atta' now: Modi's veiled attack on Pak

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Taking a dig at Pakistan without naming it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said a country which was a supplier of aatank (terror) is struggling for aata (flour) these days.

No polls as of now, says SC, puts off electoral bond pleas to January

No polls as of now, says SC, puts off electoral bond pleas to January

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Vikram Nath said the matter requires to be heard.

SC to consider listing of Bilkis Bano's review plea against its order

SC to consider listing of Bilkis Bano's review plea against its order

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices P S Narasimha and Dipankar Datta took note of the submissions of lawyer Shobha Gupta that the review plea is yet to be listed.

Let CBI sort out its mess first, says SC in Rafale hearing

Let CBI sort out its mess first, says SC in Rafale hearing

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The court's remarks came when the petitioner said they were seeking a court-monitored CBI probe into the deal.

UP: Suspended woman IAS officer reports to revenue board

UP: Suspended woman IAS officer reports to revenue board

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Amid demands by opposition parties to revoke her suspension, Indian Administrative Service officer Durga Shakti Nagpal has reported to the revenue board, sources said on Wednesday.

Saradha chit fund case: SC notice to Centre, Bengal for CBI probe

Saradha chit fund case: SC notice to Centre, Bengal for CBI probe

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

A bench of Chief Justice Altamas Kabir also issued notice to other state governments and the Centre on the petitioners' pleas for empowering Securities and Exchange Board of India to regulate chit fund schemes in the country.

Kerala HC refuses to quash Centre's notification on cattle sale

Kerala HC refuses to quash Centre's notification on cattle sale

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The HC observed that there was no constitutional violation in the rules.

Congress, AAP join in as Gujarat assembly hails Modi for Ram temple

Congress, AAP join in as Gujarat assembly hails Modi for Ram temple

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

The resolution, moved by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, was passed unanimously as besides the BJP MLAs, members of the Opposition Congress as well as the Aam Aadmi Party extended their support to it.

Tell us how you decided on Rafale: SC to Centre

Tell us how you decided on Rafale: SC to Centre

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

The apex court at the same time made it clear that it does not want information on pricing and technical parameters relating to the fighter aircraft.

Allahabad HC bans caste-based rallies in Uttar Pradesh

Allahabad HC bans caste-based rallies in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

The Allahabad high court on Thursday stayed with immediate effect caste-based rallies throughout Uttar Pradesh, while issuing notices to central and state governments, the Election Commission and four major political parties. "We stay caste-based rallies throughout the state of UP," the Lucknow bench of the court comprising justices Uma Nath Singh and Mahendra Dayal said on a PIL filed by a local lawyer Motilal Yadav.

Enquiry initiated against Uddhav: Mumbai Police to HC

Enquiry initiated against Uddhav: Mumbai Police to HC

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The Thackerays sought dismissal of the PIL on the ground that it was filed on assumptions and without any factual foundation.

HC asks CAG to probe Mumbai-Pune expressway toll collection

HC asks CAG to probe Mumbai-Pune expressway toll collection

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

The Bombay high court on Thursday directed the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) to look into allegations of irregularities in toll collection on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.

Lok Sabha approves Telecom Bill; allows govt control of communication

Lok Sabha approves Telecom Bill; allows govt control of communication

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The Telecommunications Bill, 2023, which was passed by a voice vote after a short debate, also allows the Centre to take possession of a telecom network in case of any public emergency or in the interest of public safety.

1984 riots: SC asks Centre to file status report on SIT probe

1984 riots: SC asks Centre to file status report on SIT probe

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to file a status report within two weeks on the Special Investigation Team probe into the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Delhi.

Giving last chance to reply on PIL for identifying minorities: SC to Centre

Giving last chance to reply on PIL for identifying minorities: SC to Centre

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court Friday granted the 'last opportunity' to the Centre to file its reply on a public interest litigation seeking directions for framing of guidelines identifying minorities at the state level as Hindus are in a minority in 10 states and are not able to avail the benefits of schemes meant for minorities.

SC dismisses review plea in Judge Loya death case

SC dismisses review plea in Judge Loya death case

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

"We have carefully gone through the review petition and the connected papers, but we see no reason to interfere with the order impugned. The review petition is, accordingly, dismissed," the bench said.

Why powerful business houses want Sebi chairman to quit

Why powerful business houses want Sebi chairman to quit

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

The Supreme Court has dismissed many petitions in the past but rarely has the country's apex court accused the petitioners of being "stool pigeons" of powerful corporate lobbies.

Congress leader Kripashankar Singh discharged in assets case

Congress leader Kripashankar Singh discharged in assets case

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

He was discharged for want of sanction for his prosecution.

SC dismisses PIL seeking LoP status to Congress in Lok Sabha

SC dismisses PIL seeking LoP status to Congress in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

The Supreme Court today dismissed a PIL seeking that the Leader of Opposition status in Lok Sabha be granted to Congress party, saying it cannot decide political issues filed under the garb of Public Interest Litigation.

BSE IPO disclosures incomplete: Investor body

BSE IPO disclosures incomplete: Investor body

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

BSE says all requirements complied with.

CBI releases sketches of two suspects in Dabholkar murder

CBI releases sketches of two suspects in Dabholkar murder

Rediff.com28 May 2015

The CBI on Wednesday released sketches of two suspects in the case of murder of anti-superstition activist Narendra Dabohalkar in Pune last year.

Maha to start home vaccination for bedridden people

Maha to start home vaccination for bedridden people

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday told the Bombay high court that it would soon start home vaccination against COVID-19 for people who are immobile or bedridden on an experimental basis, and would not wait for an approval from the Centre.

Not changing 2G judgment, non-auction allocation only for...: Sources

Not changing 2G judgment, non-auction allocation only for...: Sources

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

The government is not seeking to change the 2012 Supreme Court judgment that backed auction as the preferred mode of allocating telecom spectrum except for narrowly defined sectors such as satellite communication and defence where the auction is not feasible, a top source said on Wednesday.

Bombay HC in contempt plea against Sena leaders: 'Let them say whatever'

Bombay HC in contempt plea against Sena leaders: 'Let them say whatever'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

The Bombay high court on Wednesday said it does not pay heed to remarks made by political leaders and others against the judiciary and remarked that the shoulders of the court are broad enough and as long as the court's conscience is clean, people can say whatever they want to.

Farmers' issues serious, don't file trivial petitions: SC

Farmers' issues serious, don't file trivial petitions: SC

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The bench said the petitioner must know that the high court has already passed certain directions on the issue.

Why no amendment brought in drink driving cases: HC to Centre

Why no amendment brought in drink driving cases: HC to Centre

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The Bombay high court on Thursday granted four weeks time to the Union government to respond to a petition seeking amendments in law to enhance punishment for offenders in drunk driving cases and more compensation to the accident victims.

Karnataka HC framed hijab issue in 4 question/answers

Karnataka HC framed hijab issue in 4 question/answers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

The Karnataka high court, which dismissed a batch of petitions by some Muslim girls from Udupi seeking permission to wear the hijab inside classrooms of educational institutions, framed the entire case in the form of four questions and answered them accordingly.

Radia tapes: SC raps govt agencies for inaction

Radia tapes: SC raps govt agencies for inaction

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up government agencies for not taking action on the basis of taped conversations of former corporate lobbyist Niira Radia with top politicians, businessmen and others which show various serious matters like cross-border transactions.

No salary, Delhi municipal docs threaten to resign en masse

No salary, Delhi municipal docs threaten to resign en masse

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

The resident doctors at the North Delhi Municipal Corporation's 450-bedded Kasturba Hospital and Hindu Rao Hospital have claimed that they have not been paid salary since March. Many doctors and other staff have tested positive for COVID-19 till date at both hospitals.

BMC is using sub-standard material for road repairs: HC

BMC is using sub-standard material for road repairs: HC

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Observing that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is conducting repair work of potholes in the city in an ad hoc manner, the Bombay high court on Friday said the civic body seems to be using sub-standard material due to which potholes keep cropping up.

'Only 5% of India's 1.25 billion population is sports literate'

'Only 5% of India's 1.25 billion population is sports literate'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Merely about 57 lakh people out of 125 crore people are engaged in sports, directly and indirectly.

Suryanelli rape case: Kerala govt opposes PIL against Kurien

Suryanelli rape case: Kerala govt opposes PIL against Kurien

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

The Kerala government on Thursday submitted in the high court that a Public Interest Litigation seeking further investigation against Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman P J Kurien in the nearly two-decade-old Suryanelli rape case was not maintainable and pointed that the prime accused had retracted his statement which sought to implicate the Congress leader.

HC asks Tamil Nadu govt if panel on NEET violates SC order

HC asks Tamil Nadu govt if panel on NEET violates SC order

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

"Have you obtained the permission of the Supreme Court (which had upheld the NEET). Would it not amount to violation of the ruling of the apex court?" were among the questions raised by the first bench of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy.

AP: High court wants report on autopsy of victims of police encounter

AP: High court wants report on autopsy of victims of police encounter

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

A human rights group on Wednesday moved the Hyderabad High Court on the killing of 20 people by Andhra Pradesh police in Tirupati forests saying it was "murder and not an encounter" even as the HC asked the state police chief to file a report by April 10 on steps taken for autopsies of the bodies.

Bombay HC changes mind, agrees to hear Sanjay Pandey in plea on DGP post

Bombay HC changes mind, agrees to hear Sanjay Pandey in plea on DGP post

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The Bombay high court on Friday said it will have to hear senior IPS officer and current acting director general of police of Maharashtra, Sanjay Pandey before passing an order on a petition seeking permanent appointment of an officer to the post.

Army expresses regret for 'underwear' exam

Army expresses regret for 'underwear' exam

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The army on Wednesday regretted in the Patna high court conducting a recruitment examination at Muzaffarpur for candidates in their underwears to prevent cheating and promised to take all precaution so that such an incident does not recur.

The major decisions taken by the GST Council

The major decisions taken by the GST Council

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

In order to reduce government litigations, the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the GST Council has fixed a monetary limit for filing appeals by the tax department before the various appellate authorities. It has recommended a monetary limit of Rs 20 lakh for GST Appellate Tribunal, Rs 1 crore for the High Court and Rs 2 crore for the Supreme Court for filing of appeals by the department before these legal forums, she said after the 53rd GST Council meeting held in New Delhi.

IPL drought row: BCCI's last-gasp effort to save matches in Maharashtra...

IPL drought row: BCCI's last-gasp effort to save matches in Maharashtra...

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

In the wake of worsening drought situation in Maharashtra, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Tuesday, informed the Bombay High Court that recycled sewage water will be used for maintaining pitches for the 17 Indian Premier League matches to be held in Mumbai and Pune.