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J-K HC report doesn't support claims of its inability to access: SC

J-K HC report doesn't support claims of its inability to access: SC

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

The bench said it has received some "conflicting reports" on the issue but it do not intend to comment on them at this stage.

CJI Ramana's tenure saw putting sedition law on hold, probe into Pegasus

CJI Ramana's tenure saw putting sedition law on hold, probe into Pegasus

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Creating a record, the CJI headed apex court collegium meetings led to appointment of 11 Supreme Court judges with nine of them, including three women, appointed in one go.

Govt accepts resignation of Madras HC Chief Justice

Govt accepts resignation of Madras HC Chief Justice

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

Her resignation has been accepted with effect from September 6, it said.

I-T dept issues Rs 24,646 cr notice to Sahara's Aamby Valley

I-T dept issues Rs 24,646 cr notice to Sahara's Aamby Valley

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Officials said the notice was issued by the taxman in January this year after the special audit of AVL's income for the Assessment Year 2012-13.

Bring paper trail to EVMs for free, fair, accurate voting: SC

Bring paper trail to EVMs for free, fair, accurate voting: SC

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Election Commission to introduce in a phased manner the paper trail in EVMs in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections saying "it is an indispensable requirement of free, fair and transparent" polls which will restore confidence of the voters.

SC notice to Mamata govt on delay in releasing BJP leader

SC notice to Mamata govt on delay in releasing BJP leader

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

It has been alleged in the petition that there was a delay in releasing BJP member Priyanka Sharma despite the apex court's order granting bail to her.

Verdict in Unnao rape case against Sengar on Monday

Verdict in Unnao rape case against Sengar on Monday

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

The woman was allegedly kidnapped and raped by Sengar in 2017 when she was a minor.

Sabarimala Day 2: Heavy rush at Ayyappa temple

Sabarimala Day 2: Heavy rush at Ayyappa temple

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

The first batch of police personnel had taken charge of the security on Saturday.

Political parties, leaders welcome SC's decision on Sabarimala

Political parties, leaders welcome SC's decision on Sabarimala

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Pandalam Royal family member Sasikumar Varma, one of the petitioners, said he was happy with the apex court's decision to review the September 28 verdict.

SC to pronounce Ayodhya verdict at 10.30 am today

SC to pronounce Ayodhya verdict at 10.30 am today

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The bench on October 16 had reserved the judgment after marathon hearing of 40 days.

'Complete 25-yr term': SC rejects Nitish Katara killer's parole plea

'Complete 25-yr term': SC rejects Nitish Katara killer's parole plea

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

The plea had said that the courts are not permitted under the statute to specify the time limit of the imprisonment and put a condition that the jail term will operate without any grant of remission.

Prez confers Bharat Ratna on Pranab, others

Prez confers Bharat Ratna on Pranab, others

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Hazarika and Deshmukh were given the Bharat Ratna posthumously.

Justice Indu Malhotra joins panel probing allegations against CJI

Justice Indu Malhotra joins panel probing allegations against CJI

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Justice S A Bobde, who is heading the inquiry panel, has appointed Justice Malhotra to the committee.

SC orders Hajela transferred to MP following threats

SC orders Hajela transferred to MP following threats

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

A special bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and justices S A Bobde and R F Nariman on Friday ordered the inter-cadre transfer of Hajela on deputation.

SC to hear pleas against scrapping of Art 370 on Friday

SC to hear pleas against scrapping of Art 370 on Friday

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

A special bench, comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices S A Bobde and S A Nazeer, will hear the petitions.

SC cancels Ayodhya case hearing due to non-availability of judge

SC cancels Ayodhya case hearing due to non-availability of judge

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

Justice S A Bobde will not be available on January 29.

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.

Woman who entered Sabarimala attacked by mother-in-law, hospitalised

Woman who entered Sabarimala attacked by mother-in-law, hospitalised

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

She was hit on her head by her mother-in-law. She is reportedly stable and has been referred for further tests in the hospital.

Ayodhya case: SC to consider mediation panel's report

Ayodhya case: SC to consider mediation panel's report

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The apex court had on July 11 sought a report on the mediation process and said that a day-to-day hearing might commence from July 25 if the court decides to conclude the mediation proceedings.

PM-led panel to decide on Verma's fate; CJI nominates Justice Sikri

PM-led panel to decide on Verma's fate; CJI nominates Justice Sikri

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Since the CJI was a part of the bench and author of the Tuesday's verdict which reinstated Verma as the CBI Director, he opted himself out of the panel's meeting which was ordered to be convened within a week.

SC sets up 5-judge bench to hear Ayodhya land dispute case

SC sets up 5-judge bench to hear Ayodhya land dispute case

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

The bench will be headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and also comprise of Justices S A Bobde, N V Ramana, U U Lalit and D Y Chandrachud.

Govt may soon announce CBI chief, ignoring Congress objection

Govt may soon announce CBI chief, ignoring Congress objection

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Senior IPS officers Javeed Ahmed, Rajni Kant Misra, S S Deswal and Shivanand Jha are said to be among the front-runners for the coveted post.

SC to pronounce verdict in Judge Loya's death case on Thursday

SC to pronounce verdict in Judge Loya's death case on Thursday

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

The Maharashtra government had argued in the apex court that all pleas seeking an independent probe into Loya's death were motivated and aimed at targeting "one individual" in the guise of upholding the rule of law.

Maha to extend quota to Marathas who applied in 2014

Maha to extend quota to Marathas who applied in 2014

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The government said it would complete the process of quota for Marathas, which had remained incomplete after the high court stayed it in 2014.

Justice Lokur disappointed at Dec 12 Collegium decision not being made public

Justice Lokur disappointed at Dec 12 Collegium decision not being made public

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

A row erupted after the Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi-headed five-judge Collegium in a fresh resolution on January 10 recommended the elevation of Justice Dinesh Maheshwari and Justice Sanjiv Khanna to the Supreme Court bypassing the seniority of several judges.

SC registrars, ex-judge on Pegasus radar: Report

SC registrars, ex-judge on Pegasus radar: Report

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Counsels for AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam accused Christian Michel and fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi were also the potential targets of Israeli spyware Pegasus.

Aarushi case: SC admits plea challenging Talwars' acquittal

Aarushi case: SC admits plea challenging Talwars' acquittal

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

A bench headed by Justice Ranjan Gogoi issued notice to the dentist couple, who were acquitted by the Allahabad high court in the twin murder case in October last year.

CBI feud: SC to hear CVC's version

CBI feud: SC to hear CVC's version

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

The hearing assumes significance as Verma, who has a running feud with Special CBI Director Rakesh Asthana, has been appearing before the three-member CVC headed by K V Chowdary and is understood to have given point-wise refusal to all the allegations levelled against him by his deputy.

Will auction Aamby Valley if Rs 5,000 cr not paid: SC to Sahara

Will auction Aamby Valley if Rs 5,000 cr not paid: SC to Sahara

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

The apex court had also asked Sahara Group to provide it within two weeks the list of "unencumbered properties" which can be put for public auction to realise the remaining over Rs 14,000 crore

SC refuses to stay Centre's decision to include Jats in OBC list

SC refuses to stay Centre's decision to include Jats in OBC list

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a plea to stay Centre's poll-eve notification to include the Jat community in the OBC list for providing the benefits of reservation, saying there is prima facie material for taking the decision.

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Watch Live! All the action in Parliament

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Catch all the action from the Upper and Lower House of Parliament.

Inclusion of Jats in OBC list comes under SC scanner

Inclusion of Jats in OBC list comes under SC scanner

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

The controversial decision of the United Progressive Alliance-II government ahead of general elections to include Jats in Other Backward Classes category came under judicial scrutiny with the Supreme Court on Tuesday seeking explanation from the Centre for allegedly ignoring the advice of a statutory body to keep the community away from reservation benefits.

Juvenile Justice Act will stay as it is: Supreme Court

Juvenile Justice Act will stay as it is: Supreme Court

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to lower the age of juvenile from 18 years saying the legislature has fixed the age which is constitutionally permissible. A three-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice P Sathasivam, rejected two petitions, filed by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy and parents of December 16 gang rape victim, challenging the constitutional validity of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act 2000.

SC to hear Sabarimala review pleas on November 13

SC to hear Sabarimala review pleas on November 13

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Earlier the court had noted that there were 19 review petitions pending in the matter.

NRC base document for future, was urgently needed: CJI

NRC base document for future, was urgently needed: CJI

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The CJI, who hails from Assam, said that NRC is neither a 'new or a novel idea' as it found expression as early as in 1951 and the current exercise is an attempt to update the 1951 NRC.

Sabarimala verdict: SC to decide date of hearing review petitions tomorrow

Sabarimala verdict: SC to decide date of hearing review petitions tomorrow

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

A five-judge constitution bench by a ratio of 4:1 had held that women of all age groups should be allowed entry inside Kerala's Sabarimala Temple.

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan draws praises from SC

Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan draws praises from SC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

The 74-year-old senior advocate had given up practice following his courtroom spat with then Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra.

Ayodhya verdict: Sunni Waqf Board won't file review petition

Ayodhya verdict: Sunni Waqf Board won't file review petition

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Earlier, board's counsel Zafaryab Jilani had said that he is not satisfied with the verdict.

Ayodhya verdict: SC observation akin to Liberhan Commission

Ayodhya verdict: SC observation akin to Liberhan Commission

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

In his report, Justice Liberhan said the senior police officers were at hand to ensure that their men toed the line and that the demolition of the disputed structure was allowed to go ahead with "military precision as orchestrated by the leaders present at the spot and carried out by their henchmen."

Ayodhya verdict: 1528 to 2019, a timeline of the case

Ayodhya verdict: 1528 to 2019, a timeline of the case

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Here is a timeline of the second-lengthiest case in the apex court history: