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PIX: Barcelona edge Benfica in a thriller; Liverpool win

PIX: Barcelona edge Benfica in a thriller; Liverpool win

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Barcelona's Raphinha scored deep into stoppage time to hand his side a dramatic 5-4 comeback win at Benfica and a place in the Champions League last 16.

SC slams Soren for suppressing facts in plea against arrest by ED

SC slams Soren for suppressing facts in plea against arrest by ED

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren for "suppressing facts" regarding filing of regular bail plea in trial court in a money laundering case, prompting the JMM leader to withdraw his petition challenging arrest by the Enforcement Directorate.

SC upholds 'bail is rule, jail an exception' principle even under anti-terror law

SC upholds 'bail is rule, jail an exception' principle even under anti-terror law

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih said once a case has been made out for the grant of bail to an accused, the court cannot decline the relief.

Gawli is 71-72 years old, not what he was in 1980s, says SC

Gawli is 71-72 years old, not what he was in 1980s, says SC

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday said it would like to examine the plea of the Maharashtra government, challenging the remission granted to gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli who is serving a life sentence in a murder case.

Excise policy: SC reserves order on Kejriwal's bail pleas, CBI arrest

Excise policy: SC reserves order on Kejriwal's bail pleas, CBI arrest

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Kejriwal has filed two separate petitions challenging the denial of bail and against his arrest by the CBI in the corruption case filed by the central agency.

Absolute failure of state machinery: HC on Kolkata hospital violence

Absolute failure of state machinery: HC on Kolkata hospital violence

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

The Calcutta high court on Friday observed that mob violence at the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital was an absolute failure of state machinery in West Bengal.

Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao In Supreme Court

Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao In Supreme Court

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Lawyers flooded the courtroom of Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud to witness the proceedings as one special guest -- Aamir Khan -- was seated in the front row.

EPL PIX: Draws order of the day as City, Liverpool, Chelsea held

EPL PIX: Draws order of the day as City, Liverpool, Chelsea held

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Tuesday.

Kanhaiya Lal murder accused gets bail, Gehlot slams BJP

Kanhaiya Lal murder accused gets bail, Gehlot slams BJP

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Mohammad Javed, one of the accused in the tailor Kanhaiya Lal murder case in Rajasthan's Udaipur in 2022, was on Thursday granted bail by the Rajasthan high court. Reacting to the development, former chief minister Ashok Gehlot alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party used the case to gain electoral advantage, whereas BJP leader Rajendra Rathore said his party's government was committed to punishing the culprits behind the murder.

No privilege to politicians: SC on bail to Kejriwal

No privilege to politicians: SC on bail to Kejriwal

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Granting interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal would not amount to grant of privilege or special status to politicians, the Supreme Court on Friday said, while observing that the Aam Aadmi Party leader has no criminal antecedents and is not a threat to the society.

Two-judge HC bench to hear Deshmukh's plea against ED summons

Two-judge HC bench to hear Deshmukh's plea against ED summons

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday said its division bench (comprising two judges), instead of a single-judge bench, would hear the petition filed by Maharashtra's former home minister Anil Deshmukh against the summons issued to him by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case.

Hindu marriage can't be recognised in 'absence of a valid ceremony': SC

Hindu marriage can't be recognised in 'absence of a valid ceremony': SC

Rediff.com1 May 2024

'A marriage is not an event for 'song and dance' and 'wining and dining' or an occasion to demand and exchange dowry and gifts by undue pressure leading to possible initiation of criminal proceedings thereafter'

'History Will Remember Him With Gratitude'

'History Will Remember Him With Gratitude'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

'During his stint as prime minister, he got 270 million people out of poverty.' 'This, according to the World Bank, is the fastest compression of poverty anywhere in the world.' Arvind Mayaram, the former finance secretary, recalls his encounters with Dr Manmohan Singh.

2 months interim bail for Jet Air founder Naresh Goyal

2 months interim bail for Jet Air founder Naresh Goyal

Rediff.com6 May 2024

The Bombay high court on Monday granted interim bail for two months on medical grounds to Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal, who has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case. A single bench of Justice N J Jamadar said Goyal shall pay a surety of Rs 1 lakh and not leave Mumbai without prior permission from the trial court. "The applicant (Goyal) shall be released on interim bail for a period of two months. He shall abide by all conditions imposed," the bench said.

HC grants bail to 17 PFI men in Kerala RSS leader murder case

HC grants bail to 17 PFI men in Kerala RSS leader murder case

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

The high court's 111-page order came on the appeals moved by the 26 accused against the special court's orders denying them bail.

If govt fails to protect people ...: HC on post-poll violence in Bengal

If govt fails to protect people ...: HC on post-poll violence in Bengal

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

The order came following a petition in the high court seeking direction to the police to ensure protection to Opposition party workers in the wake of alleged post-poll violence in some places of the state following the elections.

SC stays premature release of Arun Gawli in murder case

SC stays premature release of Arun Gawli in murder case

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed till further orders the premature release of gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli, who is serving life imprisonment in a murder case.

The Wonder World Of Indian English

The Wonder World Of Indian English

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Indian English is the only language that uses the expression 'non-veg' for meat, fish, and those who consume them. A fascinating extract from Shashi Tharoor's A Wonderland of Words: Around the Word in 101 Essays.

Critical analysis of ruling fine but no exception for Kejriwal: SC

Critical analysis of ruling fine but no exception for Kejriwal: SC

Rediff.com16 May 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday steered clear of the political talk about it having made an exception for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in granting him interim bail for campaigning in the Lok Sabha polls but said 'critical analysis of the judgment is welcome'.

We will deal with it: HC raps Maha for denying benefits to martyr's wife

We will deal with it: HC raps Maha for denying benefits to martyr's wife

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

A division bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni and Firdosh Pooniwalla said it was "not happy " and "surprised" with the government's stand despite orders passed by the court asking the chief minister to consider the matter as a "special case".

SC refuses interim bail to Kejriwal in CBI case

SC refuses interim bail to Kejriwal in CBI case

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to grant interim bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a corruption case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the alleged excise policy scam.

CBI to probe financial irregularities at RG Kar hospital

CBI to probe financial irregularities at RG Kar hospital

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

The decision followed a petition by former deputy superintendent of the medical establishment, Akhtar Ali, who sought an investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) into alleged financial misconduct during the tenure of the college's former principal, Sandip Ghosh.

Rich-poor gap still enormous: Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia

Rich-poor gap still enormous: Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Justice BV Nagarathna also partially agreed with the majority verdict but criticised the CJI's views on Justice Iyer's judicial approach in dealing with "material resources" and state's power over them.

Setback to Sidda, HC rejects plea against governor's nod for probe

Setback to Sidda, HC rejects plea against governor's nod for probe

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

The chief minister had challenged the approval given by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot for an investigation against him in the alleged irregularities in the allotment of 14 sites to his wife by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) in a prime locality.

Publish internet curb review orders, SC tells J-K

Publish internet curb review orders, SC tells J-K

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The bench was hearing an application filed by the Foundation for Media Professionals seeking the publication of the review orders passed by a special committee headed by the Union Home secretary on internet restrictions in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

SC dismisses plea to review Adani-Hindenburg verdict

SC dismisses plea to review Adani-Hindenburg verdict

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking review of its January 3 verdict by which it refused to transfer the probe into allegations of stock price manipulation by the Adani Group to a special investigation team or the CBI.

Muslim women entitled to alimony under secular CrPC, rules SC

Muslim women entitled to alimony under secular CrPC, rules SC

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

In a judgment of far-reaching implications, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a Muslim woman can seek maintenance from her husband under Section 125 of the CrPC and said the "religion neutral" provision is applicable to all married women irrespective of their religion.

SC to examine if its 2022 PMLA verdict needs revision

SC to examine if its 2022 PMLA verdict needs revision

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The Supreme Court said on Wednesday it will examine whether its 2022 verdict upholding the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) powers to arrest and attach property involved in money laundering under PMLA required any reconsideration.

Indrani Mukerjea docu will not drop tonight on Netflix

Indrani Mukerjea docu will not drop tonight on Netflix

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

OTT platform Netflix on Thursday told the Bombay high court that it would not release the documentary series on Indrani Mukerjea, who is facing trial for allegedly killing her daughter Sheena Bora, till February 29.

Renukaswamy murder: Actor Darshan gets interim bail

Renukaswamy murder: Actor Darshan gets interim bail

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

In a relief to actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, an accused in the Renukaswamy murder case, the Karnataka high court on Wednesday granted him interim bail on medical grounds, to undergo spine surgery.

SC to hear pleas to review same-sex marriage verdict on July 10

SC to hear pleas to review same-sex marriage verdict on July 10

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

According to the cause list of July 10 uploaded on the apex court website, a five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud would consider in chambers the pleas seeking review of the October 17 last year verdict.

SC dismisses pleas to review Article 370 revocation verdict in Dec 2023

SC dismisses pleas to review Article 370 revocation verdict in Dec 2023

Rediff.com22 May 2024

A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud considered the pleas in chambers and dismissed applications for listing of the review petition in open Court.

Don't want Kejriwal performing official duties if granted bail: SC

Don't want Kejriwal performing official duties if granted bail: SC

Rediff.com7 May 2024

The bench has divided the hearing on Kejriwal's petition against his arrest into two parts. His main petition challenges his arrest by the ED and seeks it to be declared as illegal, while the second aspect pertains to grant of interim bail keeping in mind the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. The court has reserved the order on the issue of grant of interim bail.

Perform or perish for Samson as India eye T20 series sweep

Perform or perish for Samson as India eye T20 series sweep

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Playing as the opener, Sanju Samson has made just 39 runs in the first two T20 Internationals against Bangladesh.

No HC bail to 3 Indian Mujahideen operatives in Delhi serial blasts case

No HC bail to 3 Indian Mujahideen operatives in Delhi serial blasts case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

The high court, however, directed the trial court concerned to conclude its trial in the case by taking up hearing at least twice a week, noting that the accused have been behind bars since 2008.

SC judge flags abuse of Section 6A in dissenting judgment

SC judge flags abuse of Section 6A in dissenting judgment

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

"The open-ended nature of Section 6A has, with the passage time, become more prone to abuse due to the advent of forged documents to establish, inter-alia (among other things), wrong date of entry into Assam, inaccurate lineage, falsified government records created by corrupt officials, dishonest corroboration of the date of entry by other relatives so as to aid illegal immigrants who are otherwise not eligible under Section 6A by virtue of having entered into Assam after March 24,1971," he noted in a separate 127-page dissenting judgment.

Elgar: SC notes long detention, delay in charges, grants bail to activist

Elgar: SC notes long detention, delay in charges, grants bail to activist

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

In a relief to academic-activist Shoma Kanti Sen, arrested in June 2018 in connection with the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, the Supreme Court on Friday granted her bail while taking cognisance of the "composite effect" of the delay in framing charges coupled with her prolonged detention.

MeToo in Mollywood: SC to hear Sidhique's plea for anticipatory bail

MeToo in Mollywood: SC to hear Sidhique's plea for anticipatory bail

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on September 30 the plea of Malayalam film actor Sidhique challenging the Kerala high court order denying him anticipatory bail in a rape case.

Hooch tragedy rocks TN assembly as toll rises to 48; HC slams govt

Hooch tragedy rocks TN assembly as toll rises to 48; HC slams govt

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The mortal remains of 29 people who died till Thursday were handed over to their relatives and the bodies were either buried or cremated, Kallakurichi District Collector Prasanth M S said.

3rd Bombay HC judge recuses from hearing Elgar case

3rd Bombay HC judge recuses from hearing Elgar case

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Justice Sadhana Jadhav of the Bombay high court has recused herself from hearing a bunch of petitions about the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, the third judge of the HC to do so this year.