News for 'Right to Privacy'

India bought Pegasus as part of defence deal with Israel: Report

India bought Pegasus as part of defence deal with Israel: Report

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

The report also referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel in July 2017.

HC grants police time to respond to Zubair's plea in tweet case

HC grants police time to respond to Zubair's plea in tweet case

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Lawyer Vrinda Grover, appearing for the petitioner, informed the high court that the trial court had granted bail to him earlier this month but urged the bench to grant him relief as sought in the petition.

Did my best, don't know how it came across: CJI Bobde

Did my best, don't know how it came across: CJI Bobde

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Justice Bobde, who decided several key cases during his tenure including the historic Ayodhya verdict, was administered oath as the 47th CJI in November 2019 and retired on Friday.

Don't be so intolerant: Kerala HC on PM's photo on vax certificate

Don't be so intolerant: Kerala HC on PM's photo on vax certificate

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

The observation came in an order issued by a Division Bench, comprising Chief Justice S Manikumar and Justice Shaji P Chaly, on January 25 while dismissing an appeal filed against a single judge order junking a plea seeking removal of the Prime Minister's photo from the COVID-19 vaccination certificates.

ASK KHEVNA SHAH: 'I've been laid off, what do I do now?'

ASK KHEVNA SHAH: 'I've been laid off, what do I do now?'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'Don't take being laid off personally or as a reflection of your performance if you have always been a good performer,' says HR Expert Khevna Shah.

HC quashes rule requiring Centre's nod for judges' private foreign travel

HC quashes rule requiring Centre's nod for judges' private foreign travel

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The Delhi high court has struck down a central government office memorandum requiring the judges of the Supreme Court and high courts to obtain political clearance for private visits abroad, saying that such a condition is "uncalled for" in view of the high offices the judges hold.

Salman Rushdie still in critical condition, but feisty and defiant: Son

Salman Rushdie still in critical condition, but feisty and defiant: Son

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

The family expressed gratitude to the audience members who bravely leapt to Rushdie's defence and administered first-aid after he was stabbed multiple times at the Chautauqua Institution in western New York.

On day of Musk's Twitter takeover, govt amends social media grievance rules

On day of Musk's Twitter takeover, govt amends social media grievance rules

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The government on Friday tweaked IT rules to pave the way for setting up of grievance appellate panels, which will settle issues that users may have against the way social media platforms initially addressed their complaints regarding content and other matters.

China slams India's decision to ban 54 mobile apps

China slams India's decision to ban 54 mobile apps

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

China on Thursday criticised India's latest decision to block access to 54 more Chinese mobile apps over security and privacy concerns, saying that the move has damaged the legitimate interests of companies from China. India on Monday blocked 54 more apps with Chinese links, including Tencent Xriver, Nice Video baidu, Viva Video Editor, and gaming app Garena Free Fire Illuminate. The Chinese apps allegedly obtain various critical permissions and collect sensitive user data. The collected real-time data are being misused and transmitted to servers located in a hostile country, sources in India said, adding that the IT ministry has issued interim directions for the blocking of 54 apps.

Govt confirms, Aadhaar deadline will be extended

Govt confirms, Aadhaar deadline will be extended

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Several petitions have been filed in the apex court challenging the government's move making Aadhaar mandatory for availing benefits of various social welfare schemes.

How this judge is shaping India's future with 'minority views'

How this judge is shaping India's future with 'minority views'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Since Justice D Y Chandrachud is one of the youngest on the bench and is slated to become the Chief Justice of India on the seniority principle, his views have special significance for the future, says M J Antony.

Most of those arrested under IT Act between 18 and 30

Most of those arrested under IT Act between 18 and 30

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Women are a minuscule minority of those arrested under the IT Act.

30-day notice under Special Marriage Act optional: Allahabad HC

30-day notice under Special Marriage Act optional: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Making such publication mandatory would invade in the fundamental rights of liberty and privacy, the Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court said.

Aadhaar card NOT mandatory for govt welfare schemes: SC

Aadhaar card NOT mandatory for govt welfare schemes: SC

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

The Aadhar card will be optional for availing various welfare schemes of the government, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday and ordered that no personal information of the holders of such cards shall be shared by any authority.

Goa govt refuses to make Parrikar's health status public

Goa govt refuses to make Parrikar's health status public

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

'Like any other person who may not occupy public office has a right to not disclose his health problems to the public'

HC refuses to stay release of films on Sushant's life

HC refuses to stay release of films on Sushant's life

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The Delhi high court on Thursday refused to stay the release of several movies, purportedly based on the life of late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, including Nyay: The Justice which is scheduled to be released on Friday, saying these films are neither portrayed as biopic nor factual narration of what transpired in his life.

Former NZ captain Chris Cairns on life support

Former NZ captain Chris Cairns on life support

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Cairns was one of the best all-rounders of his era, especially in the shorter formats. His father Lance also represented New Zealand in cricket.

SC partially stays law making Aadhaar must for PAN, ITR filing

SC partially stays law making Aadhaar must for PAN, ITR filing

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

It also said that PAN card without Aadhaar number would not be treated invalid till the Constitution bench decides the larger issue of Right to Privacy.

The many shortcomings of Aadhaar

The many shortcomings of Aadhaar

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Aadhaar is falling behind on technology, missing out on confidentiality and has gaps in its data archiving policy and preserving confidentiality in delivery of the cards to people, says a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). The performance report, 'Functioning Of Unique Identification Authority Of India', tabled in Parliament on the last day of the budget session notes, assigning a unique identity to all resident Indians was supposed to be the key feature of Aadhaar. But "There were instances of issue of Aadhaar with the same biometric data to different residents indicating flaws in the de-duplication process and issue of Aadhaar on faulty biometrics and documents". It says close to half a million such records had to be cancelled by the Unique Identification Authority of India up to 2016.

New IT rules to put legal obligations on social media platforms: Govt

New IT rules to put legal obligations on social media platforms: Govt

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

India's tweaking of IT rules allow formation of Centre-appointed panels, that will settle often-ignored user grievances against content decision of social media companies, Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said, adding that this was necessitated due to the "casual" and "tokenism" approach of digital platforms towards user complaints so far.

'Even if LTCG isn't taxable, you still have to...'

'Even if LTCG isn't taxable, you still have to...'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

ASK ANIL: 'Is money received for mediclaim taxable?'

ASK ANIL: 'Is money received for mediclaim taxable?'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

From Section 377 to Aadhaar: 5 key judgments by CJI Dipak Misra

From Section 377 to Aadhaar: 5 key judgments by CJI Dipak Misra

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Ahead of CJI Dipak Misra's final day as the head of the judiciary of India, here's a look at the key judgments that he was a part of.

Why you must change your ATM PIN right away

Why you must change your ATM PIN right away

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

With debit cards of 5 banks compromised, time to be very cautious while transacting. If possible, avoid non-bank ATMs.

HR GURU: 'My company has put me on PIP'

HR GURU: 'My company has put me on PIP'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

Not in favour of disclosing collegium deliberations: CJI-designate

Not in favour of disclosing collegium deliberations: CJI-designate

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Justice Bobde, 63, also rued the criticism of judges on social media for their judicial actions and said most of the judges, who are not "thick skinned", get perturbed.

Phones of ministers, scribes, judge hacked using spyware sold only to govts: Report

Phones of ministers, scribes, judge hacked using spyware sold only to govts: Report

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The government, however, dismissed allegations of any kind of surveillance on its part on specific people, saying it 'has no concrete basis or truth associated with it whatsoever'.

SC to hear pleas on Aadhaar matter in November

SC to hear pleas on Aadhaar matter in November

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra said there was no urgency to hear the matter after Attorney General K K Venugopal told the bench that the Centre will extend the September 30 deadline.

Explained: Exemptions And Deductions For Salaried Employees

Explained: Exemptions And Deductions For Salaried Employees

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

5 high-profile cases CJI may decide before retiring

5 high-profile cases CJI may decide before retiring

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Apart from high-profile cases like the validity of Aadhaar Act in light of the right to privacy judgment and Ayodhya land dispute, the CJI is also heading various benches that are expected to decide cases related reservations to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in promotion in government jobs, the alleged dilution of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code -- which stipulates punishment against harassment of women by husband and in-laws -- and framing of guidelines to check violence and vandalism by a protesting mob.

Heart-broken, traumatised by attack on husband: Nancy Pelosi

Heart-broken, traumatised by attack on husband: Nancy Pelosi

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

The attacker was a male assailant who also tried to tie up Pelosi's husband as he was waiting for Nancy to arrive home.

Your Tax Queries Answered

Your Tax Queries Answered

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

ASK ANU: My Ex Is Blackmailing Me

ASK ANU: My Ex Is Blackmailing Me

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

rediffGURU Anu Krishna , who is a mind/life coach and NLP trainer, wants you to talk about your problems. She will address your concerns and offer expert advice on how you can take control of your life.

ASK ANU: How NOT To Talk To Your Teen

ASK ANU: How NOT To Talk To Your Teen

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Mental health coach Anu Krishna offers advice on how to have a healthy conversation with teens.

Toolkit case: Disha Ravi moves HC to bar cops from media leaks

Toolkit case: Disha Ravi moves HC to bar cops from media leaks

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

The petition also seeks to restrain the media from publishing the contents or extracts of any alleged private chats, including those on WhatsApp, between her and third parties.

Tax Query: 'What's my liability on PPF interest?'

Tax Query: 'What's my liability on PPF interest?'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Are you ashamed of our PM, court asks petitioner in vax certificate case

Are you ashamed of our PM, court asks petitioner in vax certificate case

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Justice PV Kunhikrishnan said the prime minister was elected to power by the people of the country and therefore, what was wrong with having his photograph on the vaccination certificate.

'Hindu rashtra can't consist of Hindus alone'

'Hindu rashtra can't consist of Hindus alone'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

'Why can't the Supreme Court say that secularism is part of the basic structure of the Constitution, and therefore, steps must be taken to operationalise it?'

Ask Anil: 'Will I get TDS refund of Rs 70,000?'

Ask Anil: 'Will I get TDS refund of Rs 70,000?'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Google deleted 94,173 articles in December in India

Google deleted 94,173 articles in December in India

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Google received 31,497 complaints from users and removed 94,173 pieces of content based on those complaints in December, the tech giant said in its monthly transparency report.