News for 'Registry of the High Court'

Complaint against Kumar Vishwas closed, DWC tells Delhi HC

Complaint against Kumar Vishwas closed, DWC tells Delhi HC

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

The Delhi Commission for Women Chairperson Barkha Singh's counsel said that "there are no proceedings pending in the case" before the body.

Supreme court tells DLF to pay Rs 630-cr fine

Supreme court tells DLF to pay Rs 630-cr fine

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Turns down firm's plea for stay on CCI order; final order pending

'Shocked our conscience': HC summons UP officials in Hathras case

'Shocked our conscience': HC summons UP officials in Hathras case

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Taking suo moto cognisance of the September 14 gang-rape and subsequent death of the teenager, the bench also ordered the Hathras district magistrate and senior superintendent of police to appear before it.

DLF's 350-acre Haryana land allotment axed

DLF's 350-acre Haryana land allotment axed

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

No effect on ongoing projects, says company.

SC orders sale of Sahara's Rs 34K cr Aamby Valley properties

SC orders sale of Sahara's Rs 34K cr Aamby Valley properties

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

The bench asked the official liquidator, attached with the Bombay high court, to auction Aamby Valley properties, estimated to be worth Rs 34,000 crore, and directly report to it

Over 4,000 cases pending against MPs, MLAs across India, SC told

Over 4,000 cases pending against MPs, MLAs across India, SC told

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Names of CMs of Punjab and Karnataka along with a former CM found mention in the list.

SC issues new guidelines for hearings till June 19

SC issues new guidelines for hearings till June 19

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Issuing the fresh SoP, the apex court said for the first time in the Registry, '1881' helpline number will remain functional from 10 am to 5 pm under supervision of senior officers to provide instant solutions to query of advocate and litigants about e-filing and other issues relating to judicial functions.

After 105 days, Chidambaram walks out of Tihar

After 105 days, Chidambaram walks out of Tihar

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

"The fact is that after 106 days of pre-trial incarceration there is not a single charge framed against me as I speak now," said Chidambaram, who is expected to attend the Rajya Sabha proceedings on Thursday.

SC to consider listing of plea seeking review of its verdict in Rafale case

SC to consider listing of plea seeking review of its verdict in Rafale case

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The apex court on December 14 last year dismissed a clutch of PILs, including the one filed by former Union ministers Yashwant Sinha and Arun Shourie and lawyer Prashant Bhushan, saying there was "no occasion to doubt" the decision-making process of the Centre in the procurement of 36 Rafale jets from France.

Bribes taken in judges' name: SC says matter 'very serious'

Bribes taken in judges' name: SC says matter 'very serious'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

'No one would be allowed to impure the stream of justice,' declared the top court.

Arunachal row: Congress moves SC against recommendation for Prez rule

Arunachal row: Congress moves SC against recommendation for Prez rule

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

In the petition, there has been a challenge to the report and the recommendation of the Union Cabinet for promulgation of President's Rule in the state.

SC permits Khalil Chishti to visit Pakistan

SC permits Khalil Chishti to visit Pakistan

Rediff.com10 May 2012

After 20 years of stay in India, 82-year-old Pakistani microbiologist Mohammed Khalil Chishti, facing life imprisonment in a murder case, was on Thursday permitted by the Supreme Court to visit Pakistan for a temporary stay, subject to certain conditions.

3rd SC judge recuses from hearing on Rao's appointment as interim CBI director

3rd SC judge recuses from hearing on Rao's appointment as interim CBI director

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

While recusing himself from hearing the matter, Justice Ramana said Rao is from his home state and he had attended the wedding ceremony of Rao's daughter.

SC starts hearing of two-decade old 'Hindutva' ruling

SC starts hearing of two-decade old 'Hindutva' ruling

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court on Tuesday commenced hearing to revisit its two-decade-old 'Hindutva' judgement for an authoritative pronouncement on electoral law categorising misuse of religion for electoral gains as "corrupt practice".

India's Daughter: HC refuses urgent hearing on PIL to lift ban

India's Daughter: HC refuses urgent hearing on PIL to lift ban

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

The Delhi high court on Monday refused to give urgent hearing to a PIL seeking lifting of the ban on telecast

No eviction till Nov 22: Centre assures HC on National Herald building case

No eviction till Nov 22: Centre assures HC on National Herald building case

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

The publisher had approached the high court on November 12 challenging the October 30 order of the urban development ministry, ending its 56-year-old lease and asking it to vacate the premises in the press enclave at ITO by November 15.

Demonetisation: Centre files caveat, SC may hear plea on Nov 15

Demonetisation: Centre files caveat, SC may hear plea on Nov 15

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

The PIL filed by Delhi-based lawyer Vivek Narayan Sharma has termed the notification of DEA as "dictatorial" claiming it did not grant reasonable time to citizens for exchanging the specified bank notes

SC to commence hybrid physical hearing from March 15

SC to commence hybrid physical hearing from March 15

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court, which is hearing cases through video-conferencing since March last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will commence hybrid physical hearing from March 15.

SC to resume physical hearing in limited manner, issues SOP

SC to resume physical hearing in limited manner, issues SOP

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

The apex court has been holding hearings through video conferencing since March 25 due to the COVID-19-induced nationwide lockdown and even after the restrictions were relaxed; it has decided to continue with the practice.

Contempt case: Bhushan moves SC, seeks right to appeal

Contempt case: Bhushan moves SC, seeks right to appeal

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Bhushan on August 31 was directed to deposit the fine with the Supreme Court registry by September 15 and failure to comply would entail a three-month jail term and debarment from law practice for three years.

SC to hear pleas on demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes on Tuesday

SC to hear pleas on demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes on Tuesday

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

The Centre has also filed a caveat in the registry saying it should be heard if the bench agrees to hear and pass orders on any such plea

Breather for Unitech; govt can't take over the realty firm, rules SC

Breather for Unitech; govt can't take over the realty firm, rules SC

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Unitech alleged that the takeover of the management of the company by the Centre would make it difficult for them to deposit Rs 750 crore as directed by the apex court to safeguard the interests of homebuyers.

SC gives another chance for mediation in Ayodhya case, names 3-member panel

SC gives another chance for mediation in Ayodhya case, names 3-member panel

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The bench directed that the mediation will be held at Faizabad in Uttar Pradesh and the process should start within a week from Friday.

Judges bribery case: SC says petitioners indulged in forum shopping

Judges bribery case: SC says petitioners indulged in forum shopping

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

The apex court said it would pronounce its order on Tuesday whether such a plea was maintenable or not.

Ayodhya mediation fails, daily hearing from Aug 6: SC

Ayodhya mediation fails, daily hearing from Aug 6: SC

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

The apex court said the parties in the matter should be ready to start the hearing on the appeals which are before it.

Jaya seeks HC direction to quash EC order on party symbol

Jaya seeks HC direction to quash EC order on party symbol

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Friday sought a direction from the Madras high court to quash the Election Commission's order, directing covering of pictures of leaves, which resembled the 'Two Leaves' symbol of her party ruling All India Anna Dravida Munetra Kazhagam on small buses plying in the city.

Kalhiko Pul's wife withdraws letter to CJI seeking CBI probe into suicide note

Kalhiko Pul's wife withdraws letter to CJI seeking CBI probe into suicide note

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

The apex court's order came after the advocate appearing for the former chief minister's wife, Dangwimsai Pul, said Chief Justice of India J S Khehar should not have ordered this issue to be taken up in the judicial side as there are serious allegations.

Pleas to cancel Salman's bail and enhance jail term rejected

Pleas to cancel Salman's bail and enhance jail term rejected

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

The Bombay high court on Tuesday dismissed two applications seeking cancellation of Bollywood actor Salman Khan's bail and enhancement of five-year jail term awarded to him in the 2002 hit-and-run case.

Biocon contests Roche claims on cancer drug

Biocon contests Roche claims on cancer drug

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

Roche said the Indian regulatory authorities had approved Biocon and Mylan's products as Trastuzumab, but it was unclear if these met the criteria for biosimilar products.

SC allows replacing of tarpaulin at makeshift Ayodhya temple

SC allows replacing of tarpaulin at makeshift Ayodhya temple

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered replacement of "old and worn out" tarpaulin sheet, ropes and other material with new ones.

SC to hear Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case on Feb 26

SC to hear Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case on Feb 26

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

It will be heard by a five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi.

SC agrees to hear plea against lawyers who said they beat up Kanhaiya

SC agrees to hear plea against lawyers who said they beat up Kanhaiya

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Advocate Prashant Bhushan said the three lawyers who were allegedly involved in violence at Patiala House Court Complex on February 15 and 17 had conceded in a sting operation aired by some news channels that they had beaten up the JNUSU president.

Police won't be able to save Kanhaiya; he faces serious threat: Lawyers tell SC

Police won't be able to save Kanhaiya; he faces serious threat: Lawyers tell SC

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

A team of senior lawyers set up by the Supreme Court to report to it on the situation in the Patiala House courts where JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar was produced on Wednesday, said there was "complete breakdown of law and order" and an atmosphere of "fear and terror" prevailed there and the police did not act.

Subrata Roy's saviour firm had capital of Rs 1 lakh, director in a chawl

Subrata Roy's saviour firm had capital of Rs 1 lakh, director in a chawl

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

'A law firm checked credentials of Karan Ajit Judge and Nouam'

Justice Chelameswar refuses to list PIL on allocation of cases

Justice Chelameswar refuses to list PIL on allocation of cases

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Justice Chelameswar said the reasons were too obvious and he would not like to deal with the matter.

SC lifts stay on reporting Muzaffarpur shelter home case

SC lifts stay on reporting Muzaffarpur shelter home case

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

There cannot be a 'blanket ban' on media reporting on cases of rape and sexual abuse, it said.

PILs in SC against govt's move to authorise 10 agencies to monitor computers

PILs in SC against govt's move to authorise 10 agencies to monitor computers

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

According to the government's notification, 10 central probe and snoop agencies are now empowered under the Information Technology Act for computer interception and analysis, ministry of home affairs officials said.

'Chief Justice should have resigned'

'Chief Justice should have resigned'

Rediff.com9 May 2019

'These things are not forgotten, it will haunt the Supreme Court for a long time.'

Sittings of constitution benches have become a rarity

Sittings of constitution benches have become a rarity

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Constitutional questions referred to larger benches of the Supreme Court long ago have literally gathered dust, says M J Antony

Arunachal crisis: SC to hear Congress' plea on Jan 27

Arunachal crisis: SC to hear Congress' plea on Jan 27

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The petition seeking urgent hearing was mentioned before Chief Justice T S Thakur, at his residence, who directed the matter to be listed for hearing on Wednesday.