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Bengaluru FC And Chennaiyin FC Set For Intense Southern Derby Clash

Bengaluru FC And Chennaiyin FC Set For Intense Southern Derby Clash

Rediff.com6 days ago

Bengaluru FC and Chennaiyin FC are set to reignite their southern rivalry in an Indian Super League match on Saturday at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium. Bengaluru enters the game after a thrilling win, while Chennaiyin secured a draw. Both teams face key player absences and coaches have outlined their strategies for the crucial derby.

'India's First Substantive Judicial Engagement With AI'

'India's First Substantive Judicial Engagement With AI'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

The judgment is India's first to examine AI companies' use of copyrighted works for foundation models, setting an analytical framework for Section 52 of the Copyright Act.

India's 501-strong squad eyes a new Asian Games high

India's 501-strong squad eyes a new Asian Games high

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

India's large contingent of 501 athletes is set to compete at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, aiming to showcase the nation's growing sporting depth and its ambition to become a global top-10 sporting power by 2036. Despite initial accommodation challenges, the focus is on building on the momentum from the record 2022 Hangzhou Games, with strong medal hopes in shooting, athletics, cricket, badminton, and hockey.

'Cannot be adjudicated in public': CJI on SC judge's charges against Raj HC judge

'Cannot be adjudicated in public': CJI on SC judge's charges against Raj HC judge

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has stated that allegations of "maladministration" and "favouritism" made by Supreme Court judge Justice Sandeep Mehta against Acting Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court Sanjeev Prakash Sharma cannot be adjudicated in the public domain, emphasising that Justice Sharma must be given a fair opportunity to respond.

'Not one step': HC rejects plea to reopen CBSE Std 12 re-evaluation portal

'Not one step': HC rejects plea to reopen CBSE Std 12 re-evaluation portal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

The Delhi High Court has refused to direct the reopening of the CBSE's portal for the re-evaluation of Class 12 answer sheets, stating that individual students can take action if aggrieved and that reopening the portal would delay the entire result declaration process.

Unnao rape case: Kuldeep Sengar granted bail with strict conditions

Unnao rape case: Kuldeep Sengar granted bail with strict conditions

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

The Delhi High Court has suspended the jail term of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar, who is serving life imprisonment in the 2017 Unnao rape case, while imposing several conditions.

FIFA World Cup: USA crush Australia to seal last-32 spot

FIFA World Cup: USA crush Australia to seal last-32 spot

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

The United States football team secured its place in the World Cup knockout stage with a convincing 2-0 victory over Australia. An early own goal and an Alex Freeman header sealed the win, despite the absence of key player Christian Pulisic. The team's depth was highlighted as they dominated the match, moving to six points in Group D.

India to Launch Campaign Featuring Athletes for 2030 Commonwealth Games

India to Launch Campaign Featuring Athletes for 2030 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announces plans for a nationwide campaign featuring iconic athletes and youth leaders to promote the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.

Delhi pollution worsens: HC questions 18% GST on air purifiers

Delhi pollution worsens: HC questions 18% GST on air purifiers

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

The Delhi High Court has asked the central government why it cannot reduce the GST on air purifiers, considering the poor air quality in Delhi. The court's concern is that the current 18% GST makes air purifiers unaffordable for the common man.

HC to treat Swamy's plea over Rahul Gandhi's citizenship as PIL

HC to treat Swamy's plea over Rahul Gandhi's citizenship as PIL

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

The Delhi high court on Tuesday said BJP leader Subramanian Swamy's plea, seeking directions to the ministry of home affairs (MHA) to decide his representation seeking cancellation of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Indian citizenship, be treated a public interest litigation.

No urgent case listing unless someone is being hanged: SC judge

No urgent case listing unless someone is being hanged: SC judge

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Supreme Court judge Surya Kant expressed his reluctance to order urgent listing of cases on the same day, except in extreme circumstances, highlighting the workload and sleep deprivation of judges.

New bench to decide on AMU's minority status, rules SC

New bench to decide on AMU's minority status, rules SC

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday deferred the question of Aligarh Muslim University's minority status to a fresh bench and overruled the 1967 judgment that said the university cannot be considered a minority institution since it was created by a central law.

SC removes criticism of Allahabad HC judge over order

SC removes criticism of Allahabad HC judge over order

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court has deleted its critical observation against Allahabad High Court judge Prashant Kumar, clarifying that it did not intend to embarrass or cast aspersions on him. The decision follows a request from Chief Justice B R Gavai to reconsider the matter.

IndiGo Crisis: 'Well-Orchestrated To Pressure Government, DGCA'

IndiGo Crisis: 'Well-Orchestrated To Pressure Government, DGCA'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

'Where rostering systems are automated and duty time software interfaces directly with DGCA, the assertion that they suddenly discovered crew shortages is simply implausible.' 'If adequate crew planning hasn't materialised within 12 to 24 months from inception, how will 45 days -- from December 5 to February 12 -- suddenly resolve matters?'

HC refuses to stay new IT rules regulating digital news media

HC refuses to stay new IT rules regulating digital news media

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

According to amended IT rules, social media and streaming companies will be required to take down contentious content quicker, appoint grievance redressal officers and assist in investigations.

SC announces new roster; CJI, 7 senior judges to hear PILs from Jan 4

SC announces new roster; CJI, 7 senior judges to hear PILs from Jan 4

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Besides the CJI, the seniormost judge, Justice N V Ramana, and justices R F Nariman, U U Lalit, A M Khanwilkar, D Y Chandrachud, Ashok Bhushan and L Nageswara Rao would deal with the PILs and social justice matters, usually involving the Centre and the states, and their instrumentalities as opposite parties.

SC adopts new roster system, CJI to hear all PILs

SC adopts new roster system, CJI to hear all PILs

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

A roster of the work for fresh cases notified under the order of the chief justice of India will come into effect from February 5 till further orders.

1981 reference challenges CJI's authority, bad in law: SC judge in AMU case

1981 reference challenges CJI's authority, bad in law: SC judge in AMU case

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

A two-judge bench of the top court in 1981 questioned the correctness of the 1967 verdict holding Aligarh Muslim University not to be a minority institution since it was created by a central law and referred the issue to a larger bench for decision.

SC to hear on Friday plea seeking FIR into cash discovery at judge's house

SC to hear on Friday plea seeking FIR into cash discovery at judge's house

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

The Supreme Court will hear a plea on Friday seeking a direction to Delhi Police to lodge an FIR over the alleged discovery of semi-burnt stash of cash from the official residence of High Court judge Yashwant Varma. The plea was filed by lawyer Mathews J Nedumpara and three others on Sunday. It challenges the 1991 judgement in the K Veeraswami case, in which the top court ruled that no criminal proceedings could be initiated against a judge of the high court or the top court without the prior nod of the Chief Justice of India. The alleged cash discovery happened following a fire at Varma's Lutyens Delhi residence on March 14, prompting the fire officers to rush to the spot. A Supreme Court-appointed in-house committee visited the residence of Justice Varma on Tuesday to commence its inquiry in the matter. Justice Varma denounced any insinuation and said no cash was ever placed in the storeroom either by him or any of his family members.

SC stays Allahabad HC's 'grabbing breast not rape' ruling

SC stays Allahabad HC's 'grabbing breast not rape' ruling

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih observed it was pained to say that some of the observations made in the high court order depicted total insensitiveness and an inhuman approach.

New roster in SC from July 1, top 5 judges to hear PILs

New roster in SC from July 1, top 5 judges to hear PILs

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

The CJI has also kept with himself matters concerning arbitration, habeas corpus, criminal cases, contempt of court and ordinary civil matters.

CJI is 'master of roster', has ultimate authority to allocate cases: SC

CJI is 'master of roster', has ultimate authority to allocate cases: SC

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

A bench of justices A K Sikri and Ashok Bhushan in their separate but concurring verdicts noted that being the senior-most judge, the CJI is empowered to exercise 'leadership" on the court and in this role, he is expected to be the "spokesperson and representative" of the judiciary in its dealings with the executive, the government and the community.

Delhi riots: HC judge recuses from hearing bail pleas of Sharjeel, others

Delhi riots: HC judge recuses from hearing bail pleas of Sharjeel, others

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The matters were listed before a division bench headed by Justice Prathiba M Singh after a change in the roster of judges dealing with such cases.

HC stays Kejriwal's bail, says trial court order reflects perversity

HC stays Kejriwal's bail, says trial court order reflects perversity

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

In a blow to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi high court on Tuesday stayed the trial court order granting him bail in the money laundering case arising from the alleged excise scam, holding that the lower court did not "appropriately appreciate" the material placed before it by the Enforcement Directorate.

PIX: Liverpool thrash Spurs, set up Newcastle final

PIX: Liverpool thrash Spurs, set up Newcastle final

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Tottenham have not won any silverware since they beat Chelsea in the 2008 League Cup final.

Salman case transferred to another HC bench

Salman case transferred to another HC bench

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

Judge Gopal Krishna Vyas who was supposed to hear the bail plea according to roster, excused himself saying he was a lawyer of one of the witnesses in the case and may be biased after some allegations surfaced.

Yasin Malik death penalty: HC judge recuses himself

Yasin Malik death penalty: HC judge recuses himself

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chief, who is currently serving a life term in the case, was virtually present for the the court proceedings from the Tihar jail in Delhi.

CJI impeachment: Congress moves SC; 5-judge constitution bench to hear matter

CJI impeachment: Congress moves SC; 5-judge constitution bench to hear matter

Rediff.com7 May 2018

It is significant that the matter has not been listed before the judges who are number two to five in the seniority.

Judges bribery case: High drama in SC as CJI bench overturns 2-judge order

Judges bribery case: High drama in SC as CJI bench overturns 2-judge order

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

'No judge can take up a matter on its own unless allocated by the CJI as the CJI is master of the court,' the top court said.

Delhi HC refuses to lift ban on rape documentary

Delhi HC refuses to lift ban on rape documentary

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Media trials tend to influence judges by subconsciously creating a pressure, the Delhi high court observed.

Great ally, says CJI Chandrachud, on Justice Rastogi's last working day

Great ally, says CJI Chandrachud, on Justice Rastogi's last working day

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Friday termed Justice Ajay Rastogi, who will be demitting office on June 17, a "great ally" who possessed judicial compassion and sensitivity for every cause.

HC reserves verdict in plea against Gyanvapi case

HC reserves verdict in plea against Gyanvapi case

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

The Allahabad high court reserved its judgment on Friday in a petition challenging the maintainability of a suit seeking 'restoration' of a temple at the site of the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi.

SC to examine if Bohra's excommunication custom has constitutional cover

SC to examine if Bohra's excommunication custom has constitutional cover

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

A five-judge constitution bench headed by Justice SK Kaul said it will consider whether the practice of excommunication in the Dawoodi Bohra community is a "protected" practice under the Constitution.

SC halts ASI survey, directs HC to hear Gyanvapi plea by Wednesday 5 pm

SC halts ASI survey, directs HC to hear Gyanvapi plea by Wednesday 5 pm

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court ordered on Monday that no invasive work would be undertaken by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to determine if the Gyanvapi mosque located next to the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi was built upon a temple and agreed to hear a plea moved by the mosque committee during the day.

Sisodia bail plea in SC sets wrong precedent, says top court, sends it to HC

Sisodia bail plea in SC sets wrong precedent, says top court, sends it to HC

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain the bail plea of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who is in CBI custody in connection with the excise policy case.

Sreesanth's life ban: SC to hear plea on Feb 5

Sreesanth's life ban: SC to hear plea on Feb 5

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal filed by cricketer Shantakumaran Sreesanth against a Kerala High Court verdict that restored the life ban imposed on him by the Board of Control for Cricket in India in the wake of the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal.

CJI is first among equals, will decide allocation of cases: SC

CJI is first among equals, will decide allocation of cases: SC

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The judgment stated that there cannot be "any distrust about the responsibilities" the Chief Justice discharges.

Delhi HC, district courts to resume total physical functioning from Mar 2

Delhi HC, district courts to resume total physical functioning from Mar 2

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

The high, in an administrative order, advised all stakeholders to get themselves vaccinated at the earliest and stated that in the meantime, only a suitable number of benches will hold physical courts.

HC refuses to stay CCI notice to FB, WhatsApp in privacy policy

HC refuses to stay CCI notice to FB, WhatsApp in privacy policy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

WhatsApp and Facebook had challenged the CCI's March 24 order directing a probe into the new privacy policy.

Ex-Kolkata top cop seeks SC's protection from arrest

Ex-Kolkata top cop seeks SC's protection from arrest

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Kumar's lawyer mentioned the matter for urgent listing before a vacation bench comprising Justices Indira Banerjee and Sanjiv Khanna.