News for 'Sibal'

No SC reprieve for Chidambaram, case listed for Friday

No SC reprieve for Chidambaram, case listed for Friday

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Registrar (Judicial) informed Chidambaram's lawyers that Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has listed the matter for hearing on Friday.

'Mischievous propaganda': Azad after speculation over political plans

'Mischievous propaganda': Azad after speculation over political plans

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

'Nothing has been removed or added to my Twitter profile. The profile is as it was earlier'

Pegasus inquiry panel found malware in 5 out of 29 phones: SC

Pegasus inquiry panel found malware in 5 out of 29 phones: SC

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court-appointed panels probing the unauthorised use of Pegasus found some kind of malware in five mobile phones out of the 29 examined but it could not be concluded that it was due to the Israeli spyware.

SC notice to J-K on plea challenging Omar's detention

SC notice to J-K on plea challenging Omar's detention

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Sara Abdullah Pilot had on Monday approached the top court challenging her brother's detention under the Public Safety Act, saying the detention order was "manifestly illegal" and there was no question of him being a "threat to the maintenance of public order".

Time For Sonia To Give Up Her Son Love

Time For Sonia To Give Up Her Son Love

Rediff.com17 May 2022

For the Congress' revival, the eclipse of the Gandhis is absolutely necessary, asserts Virendra Kapoor.

SC rejects Nawab Malik's bail plea in money laundering case

SC rejects Nawab Malik's bail plea in money laundering case

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

The SC said it will not interfere with the Bombay HC order but Malik can avail the remedy available under the law.

ED submits 5000-page charge sheet against Nawab Malik

ED submits 5000-page charge sheet against Nawab Malik

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday submitted a charge sheet against Maharashtra Minority Development Minister Nawab Malik in an alleged money laundering case linked to fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim.

Delhi HC junks Uddhav plea on party name, symbol, asks EC to decide quickly

Delhi HC junks Uddhav plea on party name, symbol, asks EC to decide quickly

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Justice Sanjeev Narula said it would be in the interest of both -- the two Shiv Sena factions and the general public -- that the Election Commission's proceedings on the use of Shiv Sena's bow and arrow election symbol and name are concluded soon. It asked the poll panel to decide the issue as expeditiously as possible.

'Kapil Sibal broke his promise'

'Kapil Sibal broke his promise'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

Somnath Bharti, president, IIT Delhi Alumni Association and Supreme Court lawyer explains why the HRD minister's dream of 'one country, one exam' is a myth.

SC to hear Jamiat plea over Jahangirpuri demolitions on May 9

SC to hear Jamiat plea over Jahangirpuri demolitions on May 9

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Status quo to be maintained till further order..., the court said.

Cong to accommodate some G-23 leaders in key body

Cong to accommodate some G-23 leaders in key body

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

The group is also reported to be seeking the ouster of some Rahul Gandhi loyalists from key AICC positions and top on their target are AICC general secretary Organisation K C Venugopal, chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala and general secretary Ajay Maken.

Tell people the reality of Chinese incursions: Cong to PM

Tell people the reality of Chinese incursions: Cong to PM

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Sibal asked Modi to stop doing the politics of "illusion and delusion" and showing "red eyes" to China, and protect Indian territory.

Just how much did Rahul donate to the Congress?

Just how much did Rahul donate to the Congress?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The former party donated Rs 54,000 between April 1, 2019, and March 31, 2020.

'Freebie' shouldn't be confused with genuine welfare measures: SC

'Freebie' shouldn't be confused with genuine welfare measures: SC

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Political parties and individuals cannot be prevented from making poll promises aimed at fulfilling the constitutional mandate and the term 'freebie' should not be confused with genuine welfare measures, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday.

SC seeks NIA's response on Gautam Navlakha's bail plea

SC seeks NIA's response on Gautam Navlakha's bail plea

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

The Supreme Court Wedunesday sought a response from the NIA on the bail plea of activist Gautam Navlakha in the alleged Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case.

RLD chief files nomination for RS polls, says ties with SP to remain strong

RLD chief files nomination for RS polls, says ties with SP to remain strong

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Accompanied by Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Chaudhary reached Uttar Pradesh assembly premises in the morning to file his nomination.

Bilkis case: SC says govt reply bulky, lacks factual statements

Bilkis case: SC says govt reply bulky, lacks factual statements

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday remarked the Gujarat government's reply to pleas challenging the remission granted to 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano gang-rape case is very bulky wherein a series of judgments have been quoted but factual statements are missing.

Some leaders 'misused' G-23; induct Prashant Kishor in Cong: Moily

Some leaders 'misused' G-23; induct Prashant Kishor in Cong: Moily

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

"If they (some leaders) persist (with G-23) that means there is a vested interest for a few of them to work against the Congress party which we don't subscribe to and rather oppose it," the former Union minister said.

'Ailing' Cong taking medicines from compounders, not doctors: Azad

'Ailing' Cong taking medicines from compounders, not doctors: Azad

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

"Several (Congress) meetings happened, but not even a single suggestion was taken," Azad said.

SC grants more time to Pegasus panel, 29 mobiles being examined

SC grants more time to Pegasus panel, 29 mobiles being examined

Rediff.com20 May 2022

The SC, in October last year, had ordered a probe into the alleged use of the spyware.

Hathras: SC to hear arrested scribe's plea after 4 weeks

Hathras: SC to hear arrested scribe's plea after 4 weeks

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde asked the petitioner to amend the petition and observed that they should approach the Allahabad high court for the relief.

HC to hear Goa govt's appeal against Tarun Tejpal's acquittal on July 29

HC to hear Goa govt's appeal against Tarun Tejpal's acquittal on July 29

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Tejpal, told the bench they would require some time to prepare.

Review of PMLA verdict: SC seeks Centre's response

Review of PMLA verdict: SC seeks Centre's response

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The apex court issued notice to the Centre on the plea seeking re-examination of its verdict which upheld the ED's powers relating to arrest, attachment of property involved in money laundering, search, and seizure under the PMLA.

Why can't Centre call all-party meet on 'serious issue' of freebies, asks SC

Why can't Centre call all-party meet on 'serious issue' of freebies, asks SC

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said there must be a "debate" on the "serious" issue relating to the practice of political parties promising freebies and asked why cannot the Centre call for an all-party meeting on it.

ED issues fresh summons to Abhishek Banerjee, wife

ED issues fresh summons to Abhishek Banerjee, wife

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Banerjee, nephew of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the national general secretary of the TMC, and his wife Rujira Banerjee have been asked to depose before the investigation officer here next week, they said.

Why not let him go: SC to UP govt in Azam Khan case

Why not let him go: SC to UP govt in Azam Khan case

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Uttar Pradesh government to file a reply on the plea filed by Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan over the delay in hearing of his bail application in a land grabbing case.

SC issues notice to UP govt over arrest of Kerala scribe on way to Hathras

SC issues notice to UP govt over arrest of Kerala scribe on way to Hathras

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Journalist Siddique Kappan was arrested on October 5 while he was on his way to Hathras, home to the young Dalit woman who died after being allegedly gang-raped by four upper-caste men.

State can't say no to CAA: Bhupinder Singh Hooda

State can't say no to CAA: Bhupinder Singh Hooda

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

"Once a law or act is passed by the Parliament, I think that the constitutional view is that, any state can't and should not say no but this has to be legally examined," Hooda said.

Is It G-23 Or G-46?

Is It G-23 Or G-46?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

The G-23 group seems to have expanded with several senior Congressmen attending Wednesday's meeting.

SC to set up probe panel on Pegasus, order next week

SC to set up probe panel on Pegasus, order next week

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The observation assumes significance as the Centre had earlier offered to set up an expert panel on its own to look into the grievances of alleged snooping on phones.

Can The Congress Survive Till 2024?

Can The Congress Survive Till 2024?

Rediff.com31 May 2022

For the Congress to be taken seriously, it has to convince those around it that it could actually double its Lok Sabha seat share from the existing 52, and vote-share by a third more from the stagnating 20 per cent in 2014 and 2019, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

BSP-Cong merger case goes back to single-judge bench

BSP-Cong merger case goes back to single-judge bench

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

BJP MLA Madan Dilawar and BSP national secretary Satish Mishra had approached the division bench on Tuesday appealing against the single-judge bench order.

Youth Congress chief files plea in SC over Karnataka 'hijab' row

Youth Congress chief files plea in SC over Karnataka 'hijab' row

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

A fresh plea was filed in the Supreme Court on Thursday on the 'hijab' row in Karnataka, raising the issue of the right to practise religion as enshrined as a fundamental right in the Constitution.

Azad's remote control is in Modi's hands: Congress lets fly

Azad's remote control is in Modi's hands: Congress lets fly

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

The Congress on Friday called senior leader Ghulam Nabi Azad's resignation 'unfortunate' and termed the timing 'awful', saying it has come at a time when the party is engaged in combating the Bharatiya Janata Party on various issues.

Punjab: Another man lynched for sacrilege bid, CM alleges poll link

Punjab: Another man lynched for sacrilege bid, CM alleges poll link

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Some residents of village Nizampur claimed that the man disrespected the Nishan Sahib and tried to run away but was caught after a chase.

Where's plan to handle COVID-19 crisis: Cong asks govt

Where's plan to handle COVID-19 crisis: Cong asks govt

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

"You cannot have a lockdown of people, and a lockout of the economy. That is not the way to formulate policy. We are not criticising, we are only saying it is time to rethink, we will support the government in every possible way," said Kapil Sibal.

Don't mince words, say Coronil is not a cure for Covid, HC tells Ramdev

Don't mince words, say Coronil is not a cure for Covid, HC tells Ramdev

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani said that he was not "comfortable" with the present draft clarification given by the yoga guru, remarking that it seemed "more like a pat on the back" and a justification.

Probe agencies destroying my reputation: Chidambaram

Probe agencies destroying my reputation: Chidambaram

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Chidamabaram's counsel told the top court that he is sought by ED to be "vicariously involved" in the INX Media money laundering case as he is the father of Karti Chidambaram, who according to the probe agencies tried to influence the Foreign Investment Promotion Board members.

RS MPs sing, play guitar at colleagues' farewell

RS MPs sing, play guitar at colleagues' farewell

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

It was after a gap of two decades that saw such an occasion where MPs of the upper house enthralled their fellow colleagues at a dinner hosted by Chairman and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu for 72 retiring members.

'Arrogance of power': Congress on Amarinder-Shah meet

'Arrogance of power': Congress on Amarinder-Shah meet

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

'Because if a Dalit is made the chief minister, they ask who is taking the decisions in the Congress?'