News for 'Review Petition'

HC orders restoration of CJP's X handle; account back online in India

HC orders restoration of CJP's X handle; account back online in India

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

The Delhi high court ordered the restoration of the Cockroach Janta Party's X handle on Tuesday after the Centre informed it that the account was withheld to prevent "chaos" ahead of the NEET re-test and that there would be no difficulty revoking it now.

Wockhardt's review petitions on drug pricing rejected

Wockhardt's review petitions on drug pricing rejected

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Povidone iodine ointment and solutions are available in the market under various popular brands such as Betadine and Wokadine.

Did 'Dhurandhar' reveal military secrets? HC asks govt to review

Did 'Dhurandhar' reveal military secrets? HC asks govt to review

Rediff.com20 May 2026

The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre and the censor board to review a PIL raising concerns about the Ranveer Singh-starrer 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge,' which allegedly reveals sensitive information about India's intelligence and defence operations.

SC to hear review plea in ISKCON Bengaluru temple case

SC to hear review plea in ISKCON Bengaluru temple case

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a review petition filed by ISKCON India regarding the ownership of the Hare Krishna temple in Bengaluru, reopening a long-standing legal dispute with the Bengaluru faction of ISKCON.

Sacked CVC Thomas to file review petition in SC

Sacked CVC Thomas to file review petition in SC

Rediff.com12 Mar 2011

Former central vigilance commissioner P J Thomas has decided to move the Supreme Court seeking review by a Constitution bench of its March 3 judgment quashing his appointment, claiming that judiciary has no right to decide his eligibility for the post without prior reference from the President.

Centre files review petition in SC on homosexuality verdict

Centre files review petition in SC on homosexuality verdict

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Government on Friday moved the Supreme Court with a review petition seeking re-examination of its verdict on Section 377 of IPC, reviving the penal provision making gay sex an offence punishable with life imprisonment.

Sanjay Dutt mulling option of review petition

Sanjay Dutt mulling option of review petition

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, ordered by the Supreme Court to complete his five years sentence for complicity in the 1993 Mumbai blasts, is mulling filing a review petition against the judgement, sources close to him said on Wednesday.

TN govt moves SC over reservation for converts to Islam

TN govt moves SC over reservation for converts to Islam

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

The Tamil Nadu government has appealed to the Supreme Court against a Madras High Court judgment. The High Court ruled that individuals converting to Islam cannot claim reservation under the Backward Class (Muslim) category solely based on conversion, striking down a state Government Order that allowed such benefits.

HC to hear Ayodhya review petitions on Jan 28

HC to hear Ayodhya review petitions on Jan 28

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

The Allahabad high court on Friday fixed January 28 as the next date of hearing of the three review petitions on the Ayodhya title suits judgment.The special Lucknow bench of the court comprising justices S U Khan, Sudhir Agarwal and V K Dixit passed the order while hearing the review petition filed by lawyer M Ismail Farooqui.The court also extended the status quo on the implementation of the September 30 order up to February 15.

Delhi High Court Affirms EFI's Asian Games Dressage Team Selection

Delhi High Court Affirms EFI's Asian Games Dressage Team Selection

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

The Delhi High Court has upheld the Equestrian Federation of India's (EFI) selection process for the Asian Games dressage team, dismissing petitions from riders Anush Agarwalla and Sudipti Hajela. The court found no arbitrariness or procedural impropriety, reinforcing the principle that judicial interference in expert selection bodies is limited. Challenges regarding Minimum Eligibility Requirements (MERs), criteria interpretation, and bias were all rejected.

Govt may file review petition in SC on CIC judgement

Govt may file review petition in SC on CIC judgement

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

The government is likely to file a review petition before the Supreme Court on its September 13 judgement that judges should also be appointed as members of the Central Information Commission and state commissions.

CBI won't file review petition in case against Mayawati

CBI won't file review petition in case against Mayawati

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation has decided not to challenge the Supreme Court orders, through a review petition, quashing the alleged disproportionate assets case against former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati.

TN to file review petition on quota

TN to file review petition on quota

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

Jayalalithaa said she wrote to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, bringing to his personal notice the "serious implications" of the order and requesting his urgent intervention on the issue.

Not opening Pandora's box of collegium proceedings, says SC

Not opening Pandora's box of collegium proceedings, says SC

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

The Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a petition from a judicial officer challenging the recommendation of junior officers for appointment as Himachal Pradesh High Court judges. The court stated it would not "open a pandora's box" by judicially reviewing collegium proceedings, emphasising the collegium's subjective satisfaction in such matters. The petitioner later withdrew his plea to pursue administrative or judicial remedies at the High Court level.

AIADMK rift ends as Velumani camp reunites with EPS

AIADMK rift ends as Velumani camp reunites with EPS

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The AIADMK factions have reconciled after a period of division, with leaders claiming it was merely a 'difference of opinion' rather than a split. Rebel MLAs expressed their support for party chief Edappadi K Palaniswami, and both sides withdrew petitions seeking disqualification of legislators.

NCERT revises Class 8 textbook again; tweaks Partition, drops Hitler content

NCERT revises Class 8 textbook again; tweaks Partition, drops Hitler content

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

The NCERT Class 8 social science textbook has undergone significant revisions, including a tweaked narrative on the 1947 Partition, the inclusion of VD Savarkar's demand for Swaraj, and the removal of references to Adolf Hitler and Nazi ideology. These changes follow a Supreme Court intervention regarding controversial content on the judiciary.

2G: 'Govt can't seek re-hearing through review petition'

2G: 'Govt can't seek re-hearing through review petition'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected government's contention questioning its decision in the 2G spectrum case upholding the right to get sanction for prosecution of public servants even before filing of complaints saying that under the garb of review petition it was seeking "re-hearing" of the matter.

NCLT admits SBI's plea for personal insolvency against Anil Ambani

NCLT admits SBI's plea for personal insolvency against Anil Ambani

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in Mumbai has admitted a petition filed by State Bank of India (SBI) seeking to initiate personal insolvency proceedings against industrialist Anil Ambani. This action is related to Ambani's alleged personal guarantees for loans extended to Reliance Communications (RCom), from which SBI is attempting to recover over 1,200 crore.

SC to hear two review petitions on interlinking rivers

SC to hear two review petitions on interlinking rivers

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

The Supreme Court will hear two review petitions -- one by the Central Ground Water Authority and the other by 21 eminent citizens -- and decide on whether to issue notice and hear the same at length, a press release stated.

Sasikala files review petition against conviction in graft case

Sasikala files review petition against conviction in graft case

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The review petition filed by Sasikala and two others -- V N Sudhakaran, Jayalalithaa's foster son, and Elavarasi, widow of Sasikala's elder brother -- has challenged the setting aside of Karnataka high court verdict acquitting her and restoring the trial court verdict in toto.

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.

Sports Ministry Imposes Strict Medal-Focused Criteria For Asian Games Contingent

Sports Ministry Imposes Strict Medal-Focused Criteria For Asian Games Contingent

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

The Sports Ministry, led by Mansukh Mandaviya, has announced stringent selection criteria for the upcoming Asian Games, capping the contingent at 600 athletes. The policy prioritises medal prospects, stating that the Games are not for "exposure tours" or securing jobs. This includes a "realistic chance of winning a medal" and being in the top six continental rankings. The ministry will scrutinise recommendations from National Sports Federations, with specific cases like equestrian Anush Agarwalla and table tennis player Manika Batra highlighting the new approach.

Vodafone Idea files review petition in SC; says struggling to survive

Vodafone Idea files review petition in SC; says struggling to survive

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

Troubled Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL) has filed a review petition in the Supreme Court after the apex court recently dismissed its plea for rectification of the alleged errors in the calculation of adjusted gross revenues-related dues. In the petition, filed earlier this week, VIL has said it is "a travesty of justice" that the company is restrained from questioning the arithmetical errors/ omission which are going to cost it about Rs 25,000 crore (Rs 5,932 crore of principal plus interest, penalty and interest on penalty). VIL has said its contentions have been rejected by the order under review and added that this denial could result in the company going under and its about 27.3 crore subscribers being left "high and dry".

SC dismisses Afzal's review petition

SC dismisses Afzal's review petition

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

Afzal had sought review of the judgment saying that he did not a get fair trial.

SC 9-judge bench hears pleas against women's discrimination in religious places

SC 9-judge bench hears pleas against women's discrimination in religious places

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

A nine-judge Supreme Court bench has commenced hearing on petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places, including the Sabarimala temple, and the scope of religious freedom across faiths.

'No impediment in PM deciding review petition before CRA'

'No impediment in PM deciding review petition before CRA'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Holding that agitations do not not serve any purpose, the Supreme Court said its order directing Karnataka to supply 9,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu will not be an impediment in the prime minister deciding on the review petition filed before the Cauvery River Authority.

BCCI AGM on September 21 as Board awaits Review Petition verdict

BCCI AGM on September 21 as Board awaits Review Petition verdict

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will hold it's Annual General Meeting on September 21 as per its existing constitution and is expected to wait for the Review petition verdict before getting into the implementation phase of the Lodha Committee Reforms.

SC dismisses Natarajan's plea against nomination rejection

SC dismisses Natarajan's plea against nomination rejection

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

The Supreme Court dismissed Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's challenge to her rejected Rajya Sabha nomination, reaffirming that the Election Commission is the sole recourse for such disputes and citing Article 329(b) of the Constitution which bars judicial interference in electoral matters.

'Just because I'm rich...': SC junks challenge to PMLA

'Just because I'm rich...': SC junks challenge to PMLA

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea from a lawyer facing money laundering charges in the AgustaWestland VVIP helicopter deal, challenging a PMLA provision. The court stated that the lawyer should face trial like any other citizen.

SC hearing on religious freedoms ends after 16 days; order reserved

SC hearing on religious freedoms ends after 16 days; order reserved

Rediff.com14 May 2026

A nine-judge Supreme Court bench has reserved its order on petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places, including the Sabarimala temple, and the scope of religious freedom.

SC delivers split verdict on review of Akola riots SIT order

SC delivers split verdict on review of Akola riots SIT order

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on a plea by the Maharashtra government seeking a review of the court's earlier direction to form a special investigation team (SIT) with Hindu and Muslim officers to investigate the 2023 Akola communal riots. Justice Sanjay Kumar refused to review the direction, while Justice Satish Chandra Sharma agreed to hear the review plea in open court.

Meghalaya Government To Examine Limestone Mining Objections

Meghalaya Government To Examine Limestone Mining Objections

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Meghalaya's Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar has announced that the state government will review objections raised by pressure groups and villagers regarding the proposed limestone mining project in Jaintia Hills district.

Uttarakhand High Court: Father Must Maintain Child Regardless Of Mother's Income

Uttarakhand High Court: Father Must Maintain Child Regardless Of Mother's Income

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The Uttarakhand High Court has ruled that a father cannot avoid his responsibility to provide maintenance for his minor child by claiming the mother's income or his own financial obligations.

SC dismisses Cyrus Mistry's review petition

SC dismisses Cyrus Mistry's review petition

Rediff.com19 May 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea of the Sapoorji Pallonji (SP) group seeking a review of the 2021 verdict which had upheld the Tata group's decision to remove Cyrus Mistry as the executive chairman of the Tata Sons. A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana, however, ordered the deletion of certain remarks made against Cyrus Mistry in the March 2021 verdict. Senior advocate Harish Salve, appearing for the Tata group, said the court may permit the deletion of one or a few sentences not for the reasons given in the application of the Sapoorji Pallonji (SP) group.

Twisha Sharma Death: Accused 'Fully Cooperating' With Probe

Twisha Sharma Death: Accused 'Fully Cooperating' With Probe

Rediff.com24 May 2026

The lawyer for ex-judge Giribala Singh and her son Samarth Singh stated that his clients are fully cooperating in the probe into the Twisha Sharma dowry death case, a day after the Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of the matter.

Agniveers can't claim parity with regular soldiers: Govt

Agniveers can't claim parity with regular soldiers: Govt

Rediff.com11 May 2026

The Union government has informed the Bombay High Court that Agniveers are not "similarly situated" as regular soldiers and hence, cannot claim parity in pensionary benefits for their next of kin in the event of death in action.

Rajiv assassination case: Centre files review petition in SC

Rajiv assassination case: Centre files review petition in SC

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

The Centre on Thursday moved the Supreme Court, seeking a review of its judgment commuting the death sentence to life imprisonment of three convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, on the ground of delay in deciding their mercy plea.

Allahabad HC Slams Advocate For 'Vexatious' Litigation, Imposes 15 Lakh Cost

Allahabad HC Slams Advocate For 'Vexatious' Litigation, Imposes 15 Lakh Cost

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court dismissed a petition by an advocate seeking quick disposal of a maintenance case against his wife, calling it 'vexatious' and imposed a significant fine for concealing facts and misusing his wife's funds.