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SC invokes special power to grant Azam Khan interim bail

SC invokes special power to grant Azam Khan interim bail

Rediff.com20 May 2022

The SC invoked its special power under Article 142 of the Constitution to grant relief to Khan.

Can't detain under NSA for cow slaughter: Allahabad HC

Can't detain under NSA for cow slaughter: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The Allahabad High Court has quashed the detention of three men under the stringent National Security Act for cow slaughter, saying the issue may be a matter of law and order but not public order.

IT rules don't apply to search engine, Google tells HC

IT rules don't apply to search engine, Google tells HC

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Google LLC has contended that the information technology rules for digital media are not applicable to its search engine, and urged the Delhi high court on Wednesday to set aside a single judge order which applied the rules on the company while dealing with an issue related to removal of offending content from the internet.

SC restrains CBI from arresting Maran till September 14

SC restrains CBI from arresting Maran till September 14

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

A three-judge bench headed sought CCBI's response on Maran's plea and questioned its decision to arrest him.

BCCI cannot level serious allegations on THIS cricketer

BCCI cannot level serious allegations on THIS cricketer

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Observing that the Board of Control for Cricket in India cannot level serious allegations and suspend a player only on the basis of 'hearsay', the Bombay High Court has asked the governing body of cricket in the country to look into cricketer Hiken Shah's request for a hearing against such an action.

HC backs speaker, rejects plea to disqualify 12 defector Goa MLAs

HC backs speaker, rejects plea to disqualify 12 defector Goa MLAs

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The Goa bench of the Bombay high court on Thursday upheld the Goa assembly speaker's order dismissing two petitions seeking the disqualification of 12 MLAs who left their respective parties and joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in 2019.

Xiaomi allowed to sell Qualcomm-based handsets till Jan 8

Xiaomi allowed to sell Qualcomm-based handsets till Jan 8

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday permitted Chinese mobile phone maker Xiaomi to sell and import Qualcomm chipset based handsets till January 8, as a temporary measure.

Pilots' plea: HC issues notice to Centre, Air India

Pilots' plea: HC issues notice to Centre, Air India

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

A vacation bench of Justice Pratibha Rani issued notices to the Centre and the Air India management on the plea, which sought to set aside the May 9, 2012 ex-parte order of the single-judge bench restraining them from going on strike.

AMU row: Centre to withdraw UPA's appeal, push for non-minority status

AMU row: Centre to withdraw UPA's appeal, push for non-minority status

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

The NDA govt told SC that it would withdraw the appeal filed by the erstwhile UPA govt challenging the Allahabad HC verdict holding the AMU as non-minority institution.

Blow to Rawat: SC restores Prez rule in Uttarakhand till April 27

Blow to Rawat: SC restores Prez rule in Uttarakhand till April 27

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

While listing the matter for hearing on April 27, the bench said that the high court shall provide the judgement passed on Thursday to the parties by April 26 and on the same date the copy of the verdict shall also be placed before the apex court.

Sreesanth takes to Twitter to question BCCI's intent over fighting corruption

Sreesanth takes to Twitter to question BCCI's intent over fighting corruption

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

"What about csk and Rajasthan", the tainted pacer demands answers from the board

SC asks Centre to restore normalcy in Kashmir on 'selective basis'

SC asks Centre to restore normalcy in Kashmir on 'selective basis'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

The apex court asked Venugopal to file an affidavit indicating steps taken so far in the matter.

RCA ombudsman, ethics officer to complete full tenure: Raj HC

RCA ombudsman, ethics officer to complete full tenure: Raj HC

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

A single judge bench of Justice J K Ranka stayed the operation of letters of Joint Secretary Mahendra Nahar that required Ombudsman Gyan Sudha Mishra, a retired judge of the Supreme Court, and Ethics Officer Pana Chand Jain, a retired judge of of the high court, to put down their papers and leave their respective assignments by handing over the files to C P Joshi, the newly-elected RCA chief.

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.

HC lifts ban on TVS Flame sales

HC lifts ban on TVS Flame sales

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

A division bench of the Madras high court on Thursday suspended the interim order restraining TVS Motor from booking or selling its recently launched 125cc bike, Flame.

Uncertainty over Kotla hosting WT20 semi-final continues

Uncertainty over Kotla hosting WT20 semi-final continues

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

The Delhi high court has told the Delhi and District Cricket Association it "cannot control" what the International Cricket Council is saying over the issue of lack of completion certificate for the old clubhouse of the Ferozshah Kotla ground, which could lead to shifting of the World T20 semi-final from Delhi.

Venugopal to remain AIIMS director for now

Venugopal to remain AIIMS director for now

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

Earlier in August, the Centre was directed by the Delhi High Court to file a reply on a public interest litigation challenging Venugopal's appointment as Director.

AMU could lose its minority tag as Centre to withdraw plea

AMU could lose its minority tag as Centre to withdraw plea

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Besides the Centre, the varsity administration had also filed a separate plea against the high court verdict on the issue.

SC not to intervene in Parke Davis-Pfizer merger

SC not to intervene in Parke Davis-Pfizer merger

Rediff.com13 May 2003

The merger of Indian subsidiaries of Parke Davis and Pfizer, following global amalgamation of the two pharma giants, is delayed with the Supreme Court refusing to entertain a petition challenging a Bombay high court order staying the merger process.

HC junks Twitter's plea against govt's account blocking orders

HC junks Twitter's plea against govt's account blocking orders

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

The single-judge bench of Justice Krishna S Dixit which dictated the operative portion of the judgement also imposed a cost of Rs 50 lakh on Twitter and ordered it to be paid to the Karnataka State Legal Services Authority within 45 days.

Another twist in U'khand crisis; no floor test on Thursday

Another twist in U'khand crisis; no floor test on Thursday

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Giving yet another twist to the continuing political drama in Uttarakhand, the division bench has stayed the Thursday's floor test in the state assembly till April 7.

1993 trains blast case: SC irked as accused jailed for 11 years without charges

1993 trains blast case: SC irked as accused jailed for 11 years without charges

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

"Convict him or acquit him," an anguished Supreme Court observed on non-framing of charges on an accused jailed for 11 years over serial blasts in multiple Rajdhani Express and other trains in 1993.

Allocation of Remdesivir has to be need-based: HC to Centre, Maha govt

Allocation of Remdesivir has to be need-based: HC to Centre, Maha govt

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

The court directed the Union and the Maha governments to file their affidavits by April 21, pointing out the parameters followed for the regulation and distribution of Remdesivir vials.

If NEGVAC okays door-to-door vaccine, go ahead: Bombay HC

If NEGVAC okays door-to-door vaccine, go ahead: Bombay HC

Rediff.com20 May 2021

The Bombay high court on Thursday said it was disheartened and disappointed with the Centre's insensitivity and with the Mumbai civic body for not starting door-to-door Covid-19 vaccination for senior citizens and specially-abled, bed-ridden and wheelchair-bound persons.

Medical bills of judges cannot be disclosed under RTI: SC

Medical bills of judges cannot be disclosed under RTI: SC

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The single judge had set aside the Central Information Commission's direction holding that judges have to disclose such information.

'Have some dignity': SC to Congress's Adhir Chowdhury on bungalow eviction row

'Have some dignity': SC to Congress's Adhir Chowdhury on bungalow eviction row

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The apex court rejected the plea of Chowdhury when his counsel mentioned the matter for urgent hearing and said that it is not going to list it and rather dismissed it at the threshold.

HC quashes criminal case against Prez's husband

HC quashes criminal case against Prez's husband

Rediff.com31 Jan 2009

A High Court bench in Nagpur has dismissed a criminal case against Devisingh Shekhawat, husband of President Pratibha Patil, relating to abetment of suicide by a school teacher. A single judge bench of Justice Arun Choudhary, while allowing application of Devisingh Shekhawat and three others under section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code has quashed the judgment passed by Additional Sessions Judge, Khamgaon in Buldana district on February 7, 2007.

Judges' assets case: HC admits SC appeal

Judges' assets case: HC admits SC appeal

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday admitted an appeal filed by the Supreme Court challenging its order which had held that the office of Chief Justice of India comes within the ambit of Right to Information Act and constituted a special three-judge bench to decide the issue.

Not all inter-religious marriages are 'love jihad': Kerala HC

Not all inter-religious marriages are 'love jihad': Kerala HC

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

"We are appalled to notice the recent trend in this state to sensationalise every case of inter-religious marriage as either 'love jihad' or 'ghar wapsi' even if there was platonic love between the spouses before," the court said.

Seems Centre wants people to die: Delhi HC on oxygen, Remdesivir shortage

Seems Centre wants people to die: Delhi HC on oxygen, Remdesivir shortage

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

The Delhi high court on Wednesday said it appeared that the Centre wanted people to die as according to the new protocol on use of Remdesivir for Covid-19 treatment, the drug was to be given only to those on oxygen support.

Will EPS Now Take On The BJP?

Will EPS Now Take On The BJP?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The EPS camp believes that the BJP was already arm-twisting the AIADMK into conceding more seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections 'than they deserve' observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

SC allows Paryushan prayers in Jain temples in Mumbai

SC allows Paryushan prayers in Jain temples in Mumbai

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The apex court said that no permission for prayers would be given for any other temple in Mumbai.

SC refuses to stay TVS Flame sale

SC refuses to stay TVS Flame sale

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

TVS was represented in court by K Parasaran, Mukul Rohtagi and Dushyant Dave, among others. C A Sundaram appeared for BAL.

Paternity suit: SC tightens noose around Tiwari

Paternity suit: SC tightens noose around Tiwari

Rediff.com10 May 2010

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the trial judge to frame issues in a paternity suit filed against veteran Congress leader N D Tiwari by a man claiming to be his biological son.

Sebi ban on Kishore Biyani won't impact deal with Reliance: Future Retail

Sebi ban on Kishore Biyani won't impact deal with Reliance: Future Retail

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Future Retail Ltd has said that SEBI's one-year ban on its chairman Kishore Biyani and some other promoters from the securities market will have "no impact" on the Rs 24,713 crore-deal with Reliance. Further, Kishore Biyani, some other promoters and Future Corporate Resources Pvt Ltd (FCRPL) plan to appeal against the order passed by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Wednesday. "The order will have no impact on the ongoing Scheme of Arrangement of the company. We understand that the relevant parties propose to challenge this order in exercise of their statutory right to appeal," Future Retail Ltd (FRL) said in a late-night regulatory filing on Wednesday.

Undergo DNA test: Delhi HC tells N D Tiwari

Undergo DNA test: Delhi HC tells N D Tiwari

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

The Delhi high court on Friday said that veteran Congress leader N D Tiwari can be compelled to give blood sample for DNA test in the paternity suit filed by a youth claiming to be his biological son.

Tandav row: HC denies anticipatory bail to Amazon Prime exec

Tandav row: HC denies anticipatory bail to Amazon Prime exec

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

The petitioner's plea was that the web series was a work of fiction. There was no intention of the applicant to outrage the religious feeling of any community.

Trouble for Sidhu as SC reopens 30-yr-old road rage case

Trouble for Sidhu as SC reopens 30-yr-old road rage case

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

The SC has agreed to re-examine the sentence awarded by it to the cricketer turned politician in a 30-year-old road rage case.

Unique 'punishment' for 2G accused

Unique 'punishment' for 2G accused

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

High court orders Swan Telecom's promoter Shahid Balwa, the director of Kusegaon Fruits and Vegetables, Rajeev Agarwal, and three firms, namely Dynamic Realty, DB Realty, and Nihar Constructions to plant 3,000 trees each in the Delhi's South Ridge forest area.

N D Tiwari's DNA report to be made public

N D Tiwari's DNA report to be made public

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

In an embarrassment to veteran Congress leader N D Tiwari, the Delhi high court on Friday rejected his plea not to open his DNA report before a single judge bench, adjudicating the paternity suit of a city youth, who claims to be his son.