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SC 'takes charge' amid tussle between 2 HC judges; stays proceedings

SC 'takes charge' amid tussle between 2 HC judges; stays proceedings

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

A five-judge bench of the apex court chaired by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud sat on a holiday to address the dispute where a defiant judge overruled an order of a division bench that had quashed his direction for a CBI probe and asked the central agency to go ahead with the investigation.

Kejriwal's judicial custody extended till July 12 in excise policy case

Kejriwal's judicial custody extended till July 12 in excise policy case

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Kejriwal was produced in the court by the CBI after the end of his three-day custodial interrogation.

Kejriwal seeks cop's removal from security for alleged misconduct

Kejriwal seeks cop's removal from security for alleged misconduct

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

A Delhi court has directed to preserve CCTV camera footage.

Was pressured to quit AAP: Sisodia after 9-hr CBI grilling

Was pressured to quit AAP: Sisodia after 9-hr CBI grilling

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

I was offered Delhi CM's post or face jail term, Sisodia said.

CBI books Sameer Wankhede for Rs 25 cr bribe demand in Aryan Khan case

CBI books Sameer Wankhede for Rs 25 cr bribe demand in Aryan Khan case

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday conducted searches at the premises of former Narcotics Control Bureau officer Sameer Wankhede after filing an FIR against him and four others for allegedly seeking Rs 25 crore bribe for not framing Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan in the drugs-on-cruise case, officials said.

Ex-CBI special director Rakesh Asthana is new BSF DG

Ex-CBI special director Rakesh Asthana is new BSF DG

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Asthana is at present working as the Director General of Bureau of Civil Aviation Security in New Delhi.

Allahabad HC puts off to Oct 31 hearing in plea against Babri acquittals

Allahabad HC puts off to Oct 31 hearing in plea against Babri acquittals

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The Allahabad high court on Monday deferred till October 31 the hearing of an appeal challenging the acquittal of all 32 accused, including former deputy prime minister LK Advani and the then Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh, in the Babri mosque demolition case.

Prajwal Revanna apologises, to appear before SIT on May 31

Prajwal Revanna apologises, to appear before SIT on May 31

Rediff.com28 May 2024

"I will personally on Friday, May 31 at 10 am will come before the SIT and will cooperate with the investigation and will respond to it (charges). I have faith in court and I am confident I will come out of false cases through court," Pajwal said in a video statement aired on Kannada TV channel Asianet Suvarna News.

Nithari killer Surinder Koli gets death sentence in another case

Nithari killer Surinder Koli gets death sentence in another case

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Judge Rakesh Tripathi awarded seven years imprisonment to Koli's employer -- businessman Moninder Singh Pandher -- in the case.

CBI files charge sheet in Kerala RSS activist murder case

CBI files charge sheet in Kerala RSS activist murder case

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

The CBI on Saturday filed charge sheet against 19 accused in a murder case of a RSS leader in Kerala's Kannur district.

Protests Hit Retail Ahead of Durga Puja

Protests Hit Retail Ahead of Durga Puja

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

West Bengal is home to 43,000 Durga Pujas, and the business around it is a major economic driver.

Ram Rahim case: CBI judge to be flown to Rohtak jail to hand down sentence

Ram Rahim case: CBI judge to be flown to Rohtak jail to hand down sentence

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

The high court asked the state government to make arrangements for security and safe transport by air of the judicial officer and two staff members.

CBI takes over probe in 4 cases involving Assam cop Rabha's death

CBI takes over probe in 4 cases involving Assam cop Rabha's death

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation has taken over the investigation of four distinct cases from the Assam police, all connected with the death of the state police sub-inspector Junmoni Rabha last month in a suspected road accident, according to officials.

2G: Kanimozhi may be named in 2nd CBI chargesheet

2G: Kanimozhi may be named in 2nd CBI chargesheet

Rediff.com24 Apr 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation, in its second chargesheet likely to be filed on Monday, may name Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi's daughter Kanimozhi, wife Dayalu Ammal and several others for allegedly getting benefits out of the allocation of 2G spectrum to certain telecom firms.

Finish Sheena murder probe in 10 days: Court tells CBI

Finish Sheena murder probe in 10 days: Court tells CBI

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

A special court on Tuesday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation to complete its investigation in the sensational Sheena Bora murder case in the next 10 days and also allowed prime accused Indrani Mukerjea's plea to get copies of statement of witnesses recorded before the magistrate.

Maha ex-HM Anil Deshmukh likely to walk out of jail on Wednesday

Maha ex-HM Anil Deshmukh likely to walk out of jail on Wednesday

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Justice MS Karnik had granted bail to the 73-year-old Nationalist Congress Party leader on December 12, but stayed the order for 10 days as the CBI sought time to challenge it in the Supreme Court.

Mehul Choksi on why he has not been able to return to India

Mehul Choksi on why he has not been able to return to India

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Diamantaire Mehul Choksi, a key accused in the multi-crore PNB scam, has told a special court in Mumbai that he hasn't been able to return to India "due to reasons beyond his control" and hence cannot be declared a "fugitive economic offender". The accused has claimed that he didn't leave India to avoid criminal prosecution nor is he refusing to return to the country. He said his passport has been suspended by Indian authorities.

CBI to probe death of Mahant Narendra Giri

CBI to probe death of Mahant Narendra Giri

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

The seer, who was the president of the largest organisation of sadhus in India, was found hanging by his disciples at the Baghambari Mutt in Allahabad on Monday.

Deve Gowda's son Revanna sent to 7-day jail in woman kidnap case

Deve Gowda's son Revanna sent to 7-day jail in woman kidnap case

Rediff.com8 May 2024

The court remanded him to judicial custody for seven days till May 14.

Sohrabuddin case: HC junks PIL against CBI not challenging Shah's discharge

Sohrabuddin case: HC junks PIL against CBI not challenging Shah's discharge

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

A special CBI court had in 2014 discharged Shah in the case.

Coal scam: CBI directed to record statement of Manmohan Singh

Coal scam: CBI directed to record statement of Manmohan Singh

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation was on Tuesday directed by a special court to record statements of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who was holding charge as Coal Minister in 2005, and others in a coal blocks allocation scam case allegedly involving top industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla.

Now, Kerala withdraws general consent to CBI

Now, Kerala withdraws general consent to CBI

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The consent is akin to a blanket nod for the agency to probe scheduled offences specified in the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act (DPSE) Act, 1946.

Coal scam: CBI completes probe in Hindalco case

Coal scam: CBI completes probe in Hindalco case

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

The court said that it would now consider the CBI's final report

Loop Telecom was 'front company' for Essar: CBI to court

Loop Telecom was 'front company' for Essar: CBI to court

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

The ongoing arguments in the case remained inconclusive and would continue on August 5

Coal scam: CBI files charge sheet against Jindal, 14 others

Coal scam: CBI files charge sheet against Jindal, 14 others

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Renowned names from India Inc and politics are chargesheeted by the CBI before a special court in a coal blocks allocation scam case.

'Very sorry, will be on your side': Siddaramaiah to Neha's father

'Very sorry, will be on your side': Siddaramaiah to Neha's father

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday spoke to father of slain student Neha Hiremath over phone and said 'sorry' over his daughter's killing, and assured that 'we will be on your side'.

Maha ex-minister Deshmukh sent to CBI custody till April 11 in graft case

Maha ex-minister Deshmukh sent to CBI custody till April 11 in graft case

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

While seeking his remand, the central probe agency had sought the court's permission to take the accused to its head office in New Delhi for interrogation via "scientific techniques".

2G scam: CBI gets two-day transit remand for Balwa

2G scam: CBI gets two-day transit remand for Balwa

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation was on Wednesday allowed two days transit remand of Swan Telecom promoter Shahid Usman Balwa by a Mumbai court to take him to Delhi and confront him with former Telecom Minister A Raja, who is also in the agency's custody in connection with the 2G spectrum case.

Court sends Kejriwal's ex-PS, 6 others to 3-day CBI custody

Court sends Kejriwal's ex-PS, 6 others to 3-day CBI custody

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

While Kumar, Tarun, Ashok, Sandeep and Dinesh were earlier in CBI custody for five days, the other accused were sent to the agency's custody on Monday.

Who will get the coveted CBI chief's job?

Who will get the coveted CBI chief's job?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Delhi's power circles can expect a surprise when a not-so-known officer is appointed to head the CBI.

HC grants bail to Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak

HC grants bail to Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

The Bombay high court on Monday granted bail to former ICICI Bank CEO and MD Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar in a loan fraud case, saying their arrest was not in accordance with the provisions of law. A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and P K Chavan held that the arrest of Kochhars was in violation of Section 41A of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), which mandates sending notice for appearance before the police officer concerned. The couple was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on December 23, 2022 in connection with the Videocon-ICICI Bank loan case.

Cobrapost sting on Babri issue has no evidentiary value: CBI

Cobrapost sting on Babri issue has no evidentiary value: CBI

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

The sting operation carried out 'Cobrapost' giving details of alleged conspiracy by right-wing organisations to bring down Babri Masjid in 1992 has no evidentiary value for the Central Bureau of Investigation as it has already completed the investigation.

Delhi cops seek CBI help for China IP address in AIIMS server attack case

Delhi cops seek CBI help for China IP address in AIIMS server attack case

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

According to sources, the attack on the servers of AIIMS-Delhi is suspected to have originated from locations in China and Hong Kong.

CBI speeds up taking over of Vyapam cases, 30 FIRs registered

CBI speeds up taking over of Vyapam cases, 30 FIRs registered

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

After the Supreme Court direction to speed up the Vyapam probe, the Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday registered five cases in connection with the scam, taking the total number of FIRs to over 30.

Ex-CBI chief A P Singh resigns from UPSC post

Ex-CBI chief A P Singh resigns from UPSC post

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Former CBI Director A P Singh, who ran into rough weather over his purported links with controversial meat exporter Moin Qureshi, has resigned as UPSC member after a special court in Mumbai termed charges levelled against BJP President Amit Shah in fake encounter cases as being "politically" motivated.

Param Bir, Waze colluded to trap me and save their skin: Deshmukh in bail plea

Param Bir, Waze colluded to trap me and save their skin: Deshmukh in bail plea

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Deshmukh filed his bail application through advocates Aniket Nikam and Inderpal Singh before the special CBI court judge S H Gwalani in the corruption case being probed by the CBI.

CBI books Sisodia in excise case after day-long raid

CBI books Sisodia in excise case after day-long raid

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday raided the home of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and 30 other locations in connection with alleged corruption in the implementation of the Delhi Excise Policy.

HC dismisses plea against acquittal of Advani, others in Babri case

HC dismisses plea against acquittal of Advani, others in Babri case

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

A Lucknow bench of justices Ramesh Sinha and Saroj Yadav passed the order on the appeal by two Ayodhya residents -- Haji Mahmood Ahmad and Syed Akhlaq Ahmad.

TDP eyes gains in Pulivendula amid Reddy sibling rivalry

TDP eyes gains in Pulivendula amid Reddy sibling rivalry

Rediff.com11 May 2024

But as voters gear up for crucial assembly and parliamentary polls on May 13, all eyes are on the high-stakes battle in Pulivendula, an assembly constituency that has been a Reddy family stronghold for over four decades.

Concerned by CBI's requests pending with states: SC

Concerned by CBI's requests pending with states: SC

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

A bench of Justices S K Kaul and M M Sundresh referred to the affidavit filed by the CBI Director in pursuance to the top court's earlier direction asking to apprise it about the steps to be taken to strengthen their prosecution unit, the bottlenecks, and also about conviction rate in matters probed by the agency.