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Govt tables contentious Delhi services bill in LS

Govt tables contentious Delhi services bill in LS

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Tabled by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, the legislation will reverse the effect of the Supreme Court verdict in May that gave the Delhi government power over administrative services.

Uddhav Vs Shinde over Shiv Sena: SC tells EC to decide

Uddhav Vs Shinde over Shiv Sena: SC tells EC to decide

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Election Commission to go ahead with the hearing of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde group's plea seeking recognition as the real Shiv Sena and allocation of the party's bow-and-arrow poll symbol to it.

SC stays HC's bail condition on Azam Khan in enemy property case

SC stays HC's bail condition on Azam Khan in enemy property case

Rediff.com27 May 2022

A vacation bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Bela M Trivedi said that prima facie the Allahabad high court's bail condition imposed on Khan is disproportionate and sounds like a decree of a civil court.

The Illusion of Opposition Unity

The Illusion of Opposition Unity

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

There was near unanimity among the guests at the Sibal dinner that the country is ready for a change, that the ruling party has lost popularity. However in the same breath speaker after speaker lamented that without Opposition unity Modi could as well win a third successive term, reveals Virendra Kapoor.

SC rejects Tejpal's plea for in-camera hearing in rape case

SC rejects Tejpal's plea for in-camera hearing in rape case

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice P S Narasimha did not agree to the submissions of senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Amit Desai, counsel for Tejpal, that the proceedings be held in private to safeguard the reputation and privacy of the journalist.

Telecom mergers and acquisitions details by month end: Sibal

Telecom mergers and acquisitions details by month end: Sibal

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Indian telecom sector has at present around 13 mobile phone service providers with some of them expected to go for consolidation once the final guidelines are in place.

Coronil case: HC asks Ramdev not to mislead people

Coronil case: HC asks Ramdev not to mislead people

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The Delhi high court Wednesday told Ramdev that while he was welcome to have his followers, he should not mislead the public by saying more than what is 'official'.

SC approves Navlakha's house arrest, with strict conditions

SC approves Navlakha's house arrest, with strict conditions

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed jailed activist Gautam Navlakha's request for house arrest, saying prima facie there is no reason to reject his medical report.

SC tells govt to demolish mosque inside Allahabad HC complex within 3 months

SC tells govt to demolish mosque inside Allahabad HC complex within 3 months

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday directed authorities to remove a mosque from the premises of the Allahabad high court within three months, telling the petitioners that opposing the demolition that the structure stood on a terminated lease property and they can't claim it as a matter of right to continue.

Why Did Govt Give ED Boss 3 Extensions?

Why Did Govt Give ED Boss 3 Extensions?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

'This move rendered the chiefs of important investigative agencies to the status of daily wage earners. It undermined the autonomy and independence of the agencies.'

Why talk only about Manipur, asks BJP; Opposition hits back

Why talk only about Manipur, asks BJP; Opposition hits back

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

The political war of words over Manipur intensified on Saturday with the BJP raising the incidents of atrocities against women in West Bengal and Rajasthan and questioning the 'silence' of the opposition, which termed it as a diversionary tactic to avoid debate on the situation in the north-eastern state.

Rajya Sabha polls may see Congress increase its tally to 33

Rajya Sabha polls may see Congress increase its tally to 33

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The Congress is likely to get 11 Rajya Sabha seats in the upcoming election cycle with some of its top leaders, including P Chidambaram and Jairam Ramesh, eyeing another term.

Karnataka decision to scrap 4% Muslim quota prima facie flawed: SC

Karnataka decision to scrap 4% Muslim quota prima facie flawed: SC

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

A bench of Justices KM Joseph and BV Nagarathna said from the records tabled before the court it appears that the Karnataka government's decision is based on "absolutely fallacious assumption".

Azad may meet Sonia on Friday as Rahul tries to reach out to G-23 leaders

Azad may meet Sonia on Friday as Rahul tries to reach out to G-23 leaders

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Hooda and Azad were reported to have discussed concrete proposals to strengthen the Congress and ensure collective leadership and decision making as demanded by the grouping which met on Wednesday and signed a joint statement.

No material in Zakia Jafri's complaint to take it forward: SIT tells SC

No material in Zakia Jafri's complaint to take it forward: SIT tells SC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Zakia Jafri, the wife of slain Congress leader Ehsan Jafri who was killed at Gulberg society in Ahmedabad on February 28, 2002 during the violence, has challenged the SIT's clean chit to 64 persons including Narendra Modi, the then Gujarat chief minister during the 2002 riots in the state.

What Has Changed In Kashmir Since August 5, 2019?

What Has Changed In Kashmir Since August 5, 2019?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Restoration of peace and the normal routine of daily life, compared to the past, stands out as its most significant achievement, observes Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the veteran commentator on Kashmir affairs, four years after the abrogation of Article 370.

Why do you want Teesta, husband back in jail, SC asks CBI, Gujarat govt

Why do you want Teesta, husband back in jail, SC asks CBI, Gujarat govt

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the CBI and the Gujarat government as to why they want to send social activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband Javed Anand back in jail after they have been out for over seven years on anticipatory bail.

No interim relief for Kavitha from SC against ED summons

No interim relief for Kavitha from SC against ED summons

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

A bench of justices Ajay Rastogi and Bela M Trivedi said it will hear the petitions of the BRS leader and others after three weeks.

Will ask EC to decide on 'bow and arrow' soon, HC tells Shiv Sena factions

Will ask EC to decide on 'bow and arrow' soon, HC tells Shiv Sena factions

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Hearing a petition by former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray against the Election Commission's interim order freezing Shiv Sena's name and election symbol, the Delhi high court on Monday asked why it should not wait for the final decision of the poll panel on the dispute between the party factions.

Brij Bhushan says will contest from Kaisarganj again; mum on wrestlers' stir

Brij Bhushan says will contest from Kaisarganj again; mum on wrestlers' stir

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Addressing a rally in the Balpur area in Gonda in Uttar Pradesh on the completion of nine years of the Narendra Modi government, Singh skipped any direct reference to the wrestlers' protest for his arrest and chose to target the Congress over the Emergency, Ram temple, the 1984 anti-Sikhs riots and other issues.

SC stays HC order imposing Rs 25 lakh cost on Abhishek Banerjee

SC stays HC order imposing Rs 25 lakh cost on Abhishek Banerjee

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The top court, however, did not stay at this stage the part of the high court order which had said that central probe agencies could quiz the Trinamool Congress general secretary in connection with these cases and fixed his plea for hearing in July.

'There is no comparison between Irani and Sibal as HRD minister'

'There is no comparison between Irani and Sibal as HRD minister'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Activist and journalist Madhu Kishwar on Smriti Irani and the controversy over the four-year course offered by the Delhi University.

HC nod for EC to proceed in dispute over Sena factions' name, symbol

HC nod for EC to proceed in dispute over Sena factions' name, symbol

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

The high court said it is needless to state that the EC will proceed in accordance with the procedure followed by the commission while adjudicating a petition under... Of the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order.

No Ganesh festival at Bengaluru Idgah ground, rules SC, orders status quo

No Ganesh festival at Bengaluru Idgah ground, rules SC, orders status quo

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations will not be held at Bengaluru's Idgah Maidan, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday while refusing to grant permission for the function and ordered status quo on the plot by both parties. Noting that no such function as Ganesh Chaturthi was organised at Idgah Maidan for the past 200 years, the top court asked the parties to approach the Karnataka high court for the resolution of the dispute.

SIT did no probe, ensured nobody was prosecuted in 2002 riots: Zakia to SC

SIT did no probe, ensured nobody was prosecuted in 2002 riots: Zakia to SC

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

The special investigation team had not conducted any probe on the alleged larger conspiracy in the 2002 Gujarat riots and there was an effort to 'protect' and ensure that people from the Bajrang Dal, police, bureaucracy and others are not prosecuted, Zakia Jafri told the Supreme Court on Thursday.

Pendency of cases huge challenge: Outgoing CJI Ramana

Pendency of cases huge challenge: Outgoing CJI Ramana

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Terming pendency of cases a 'huge challenge', Chief Justice of India N V Ramana on Friday expressed regret for not being able to pay much attention to issues of listing and posting of matters for hearing in the Supreme Court.

'This can't happen without...': Oppn slams UP govt over Atiq murder

'This can't happen without...': Oppn slams UP govt over Atiq murder

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

"Nobody is sympathising with Atiq Ahmad because a criminal should be punished. But anyone who will see this video will question if we are a democracy. Every criminal has the right to be heard in court and be convicted there. But you can see they were killed in police custody in the open," he said.

Time to stand up to BJP's 'corruption washing machine': Uddhav's Sena

Time to stand up to BJP's 'corruption washing machine': Uddhav's Sena

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The Sena faction alleged corruption cases against BJP leaders are being suppressed.

G-23 meeting at Azad's house, more Cong leaders join

G-23 meeting at Azad's house, more Cong leaders join

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The ambit of the G-23 grouping increased this time as some more leaders -- Patiala MP Preneet Kaur, former Gujarat chief minister Shankar Singh Vaghela, former union minister Mani Shankar Aiyar and former Haryana speaker Kuldeep Sharma -- joined them.

TMC seeks urgent SC hearing into violence during Tripura civic polls

TMC seeks urgent SC hearing into violence during Tripura civic polls

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

The Trinamool Congress moved the Supreme Court on Friday seeking a probe by a court-monitored panel into the alleged large-scale violence during the municipal polls in Tripura.

Jayant Chaudhary to be joint candidate of SP-RLD for Rajya Sabha polls

Jayant Chaudhary to be joint candidate of SP-RLD for Rajya Sabha polls

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Congress veteran Kapil Sibal had on Wednesday filed his nomination as an SP-backed Independent candidate for the Rajya Sabha polls.

Ghulam Nabi Azad, other G-23 leaders to meet Sonia, Rahul soon

Ghulam Nabi Azad, other G-23 leaders to meet Sonia, Rahul soon

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Earlier, only Azad was scheduled to meet Sonia Gandhi.

SC stays ban on The Kerala Story, asks producer to insert disclaimer

SC stays ban on The Kerala Story, asks producer to insert disclaimer

Rediff.com18 May 2023

According to the apex court, the disclaimer should say that 'there is no authenticated data to back up the suggestion on figure of conversion and the film represents the fictionalised version'.

Blow for Uddhav as SC refuses to refer 2016 Nabam Rebia verdict to larger bench

Blow for Uddhav as SC refuses to refer 2016 Nabam Rebia verdict to larger bench

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to refer pleas related to the June 2022 Maharashtra political crisis triggered by the Shiv Sena's division to a seven-judge bench for reconsideration of the 2016 Nabam Rebia judgment.

Lalit Modi property dispute: Justice Raveendran to mediate

Lalit Modi property dispute: Justice Raveendran to mediate

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday appointed former apex court judge Justice R V Raveendran as a mediator to settle the family property dispute involving businessman and former IPL head Lalit Modi and his mother Bina Modi. The apex court observed that counsel appearing for both sides agreed that they would go without any pre-condition and with an open mind to settle the dispute in mediation. "....We also think the issue can be resolved by way of mediation," a bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana said. "Accordingly, we appoint Justice R V Raveendran, a retired judge of this court, to mediate and settle the dispute," said the bench, also comprising justices Krishna Murari and Hima Kohli.

Maharashtra political crisis a tough constitutional issue, has serious ramifications: SC

Maharashtra political crisis a tough constitutional issue, has serious ramifications: SC

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court said on Wednesday the issues related to the Maharashtra political crisis, triggered by the differences in the Shiv Sena, are "tough" constitutional questions to decide as they have "very serious" ramifications for the polity.

Satyendar Jain's ED custody extended till June 13

Satyendar Jain's ED custody extended till June 13

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Special Judge Geetanjli Goel extended Jain's custody till June 13 on the ED's application that sought his further custody for five more days.

Delhi HC puts off order on Uddhav appeal on defreezing party name, symbol

Delhi HC puts off order on Uddhav appeal on defreezing party name, symbol

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

The Delhi high court on Thursday reserved its order on an appeal by former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray challenging a single judge's decision dismissing his plea against an Election Commission interim order freezing the Shiv Sena name and election symbol.

Sacked Gujarat IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt withdraws SC plea in custodial death case

Sacked Gujarat IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt withdraws SC plea in custodial death case

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Sacked Gujarat-cadre IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt on Wednesday withdrew his plea in the Supreme Court seeking suspension of his life sentence in a 30-year-old custodial death case.

'Smriti Irani, Kapil Sibal, Kumar Vishwas set to lose'

'Smriti Irani, Kapil Sibal, Kumar Vishwas set to lose'

Rediff.com13 May 2014

BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is predicted to win both seats -- Varanasi and Vadodara. Kejriwal is places at number 2 in Varanasi, says the ABP News-Nielsen exit poll. Senior BJP leader L K Advani is likely to win the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha for the sixth time.