News for 'Superior Court'

CJI is first among equals, will decide allocation of cases: SC

CJI is first among equals, will decide allocation of cases: SC

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The judgment stated that there cannot be "any distrust about the responsibilities" the Chief Justice discharges.

'Police and politicians are together in the notorious hafta system'

'Police and politicians are together in the notorious hafta system'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

'Param Bir's letter alleges that Waze was being used directly by the home minister.' 'I think an enquiry by a high court judge is the need of the hour.'

A PAN-based online system to resolve tax woes

A PAN-based online system to resolve tax woes

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

The tax department is on a spree to ensure more taxpayers in the country use the PAN card.

Pakistan SC summons Pervez Musharraf

Pakistan SC summons Pervez Musharraf

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

A 14-member bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry issued the notice while reviewing a decision made by Musharraf's hand-picked judges that validated the emergency and the sacking of the judges.

Pak lifts ban on 65,000 people from travelling abroad

Pak lifts ban on 65,000 people from travelling abroad

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Pakistan will allow 65,000 nationals to go on foreign trips after removing their names from lists that bars them from leaving the country.

Japan Open: Sindhu, Sai Praneeth in quarters; Prannoy out

Japan Open: Sindhu, Sai Praneeth in quarters; Prannoy out

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu and B Sai Praneeth moved into the quarter-finals of Japan Open badminton tournament after registering contrasting wins but it was curtains for H S Prannoy.

Transferring inherited assets can be cumbersome

Transferring inherited assets can be cumbersome

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

If the property is inherited from one generation to another, the person who inherits it cannot pass it on as s/he wishes, points out Rajesh Narain Gupta, managing partner, SNG & Partners.

Do not use Ambedkar's name for political gains: Modi

Do not use Ambedkar's name for political gains: Modi

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Modi said no regime had honoured Dr B R Ambedkar the way his government had.

3 failures: Why the RBI is in a mess

3 failures: Why the RBI is in a mess

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'When an institution believes its knowledge and capability is superior to everyone, it behaves like a frog in the well.' 'And this is precisely the cause for the mess,' says J N Gupta.

Pak media slams authorities over confusion after Sharif's arrest

Pak media slams authorities over confusion after Sharif's arrest

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Maryam and her husband are likely to file an appeal challenging the verdict in the Avenfield Properties corruption case.

Dementieva waltzes past Vesnina

Dementieva waltzes past Vesnina

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Victoria Azarenka from Belarus battled her way into the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Monday with a hard-fought 7-6, 2-6, 6-3 victory over Russia's Nadia Petrova.

PIX: Djokovic battles past Khachanov in first real test

PIX: Djokovic battles past Khachanov in first real test

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Images from Day 9 of the 2020 French Open at Roland Garros, in Paris, on Monday.

Sabarimala gives BJP a foot in Kerala's door

Sabarimala gives BJP a foot in Kerala's door

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

The saffron party will use Lord Ayyappa the same way it made use of Lord Ram in the north to take away the Nair vote and make electoral inroads in the state.

A big win for the Media. And the Republic

A big win for the Media. And the Republic

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

The Bombay high court order quashing the gag order on reporting the court proceedings in the Sohrabuddin encounter case is a victory for every journalist and Indian, says Neeta Kolhatkar.

Now, yoga to reduce stress in armed forces

Now, yoga to reduce stress in armed forces

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

It has been admitted that stress levels are very high.

J Dey murder case: Charges framed against Chhota Rajan

J Dey murder case: Charges framed against Chhota Rajan

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

"The court has framed charges under MCOCA against Rajan and he has pleaded innocence," said a Central Bureau of Investigation official.

'Severity, deaths not higher, but more transmissible'

'Severity, deaths not higher, but more transmissible'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

'People are just putting the mask below their nose.' 'They are only protecting the mouth, but not the nose.' 'People need to understand that it is the nose which has to be protected.'

PICS: Schmiedlova stuns Azarenka; Nadal, Thiem cruise

PICS: Schmiedlova stuns Azarenka; Nadal, Thiem cruise

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Images from Day 4 of the French Open, at Roland Garros, in Paris.

The one billion+ cannon-fodder

The one billion+ cannon-fodder

Rediff.com15 May 2008

Counter fear with greater fear, terror with super-terror, and the perpetrators will think twice before carrying out their evil deeds.

Sports Shorts: IAAF hails Semenya decision as victory for 'parity'

Sports Shorts: IAAF hails Semenya decision as victory for 'parity'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

'Can you divide society only on the basis of caste?'

'Can you divide society only on the basis of caste?'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

'We were supposed to be a united nation based on unity and diversity.' 'Now what we are doing is there will be a class called Marathas, Dangars, etc.' 'The 100 per cent of our nation's population will be in classes and you will be allocating the nation's education and service resources in terms of classes.' 'How does it work out in terms of equality? Where is your equal nation?'

England's 'super-human' Stokes revels in ultimate vindication

England's 'super-human' Stokes revels in ultimate vindication

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

On Sunday at Lord's, however, he played one of the all-time great World Cup innings -- not once but twice -- as England won the trophy for the first time on boundary count following a Super Over after tieing twice with New Zealand.

PM @ RTI meet: People should have the right to question govt

PM @ RTI meet: People should have the right to question govt

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

The Right to Information should not be limited to right to know but it should empower every citizen to question those in power, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.

Sports Shorts: Anand shares lead with Carlsen in Tata Steel Chess

Sports Shorts: Anand shares lead with Carlsen in Tata Steel Chess

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Sports Shorts: 'No late-night swimming finals in Rio'

Sports Shorts: 'No late-night swimming finals in Rio'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Australian Olympic officials say they will oppose plans to stage the 2016 Rio Olympics swimming finals late at night.

Wimbledon PICS: Strycova stuns Konta to enter semis

Wimbledon PICS: Strycova stuns Konta to enter semis

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Images from the women's singles quarter-finals at Wimbledon on Tuesday.

Sasikala visited MLA's house near jail: DIG Roopa in ACB report

Sasikala visited MLA's house near jail: DIG Roopa in ACB report

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

The DIG said she had submitted videos exposing special treatment given to Sasikala in the prison.

Worldcom's Yates to face jail term

Worldcom's Yates to face jail term

Rediff.com10 Aug 2005

A US District court has sentenced former Worldcom executive Buford T Yates to one year in prison for his role in the company's $11 billion fraud.

Sensational Sindhu clinches Grand Prix Gold title in Malaysia

Sensational Sindhu clinches Grand Prix Gold title in Malaysia

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Two-time World Championship bronze-medallist, India's P V Sindhu made a rousing start to the new season as she clinched the Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold title after defeating Scotland's Kristy Gilmour in straight games in the final, in Penang, on Sunday.

American Democracy in Shambles

American Democracy in Shambles

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Biden is best qualified to address the root cause of the polarisation in American politics before it turns into terminal malignancy, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Why the GOAT question in men's tennis may be settled soon

Why the GOAT question in men's tennis may be settled soon

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Dhruv Munjal on why Novak Djokovic may yet win that highly contested title.

Goa: Beyond the sun, beaches, food and feni

Goa: Beyond the sun, beaches, food and feni

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'I had no idea that behind the charming, ever smiling Goan faces, there is so much complexity and history!' says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Crucial hearing on coal scam in SC on Tuesday

Crucial hearing on coal scam in SC on Tuesday

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

According to sources in the agency, the counsel had been briefed about its stand which includes informing the apex court about 'certain moles' in the probe agency who were providing documents to people outside.

'The new year will bring good tidings. It will, I know it will'

'The new year will bring good tidings. It will, I know it will'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

'My husband will never forget the torture nor forgive those responsible for it.'

Rio badminton: Srikanth downs Mexica's Munoz in opener

Rio badminton: Srikanth downs Mexica's Munoz in opener

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

World No. 11 Kidambi Srikanth overcame some stiff resistance in the second game from lower ranked Mexican rival Lino Munoz before winning his Group H clash in straight games in the badminton singles event at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, on Thursday night.

SC notice to Haryana govt on assault on journalists in Hisar

SC notice to Haryana govt on assault on journalists in Hisar

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Centre and the Haryana government on alleged assault by the police on media persons during an operation to arrest 'godman' Rampal in Hisar and sought their response on a plea of some journalists seeking judicial probe into the incident.

Platini loses appeal over ethics ban, to quit UEFA

Platini loses appeal over ethics ban, to quit UEFA

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Suspended European football boss Michel Platini will resign as head of governing body UEFA after losing a top level appeal against a ban for ethics violations, but said he would continue his fight to clear his name.

'CBI has been reduced to a mockery'

'CBI has been reduced to a mockery'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

'These officers should have sat together and sorted things out.' 'And if things were not working out amicably then the other organisations which control the CBI -- be it the CVC or the prime minister's office or even the home ministry -- someone should have gone ahead and solved these problems rather than reducing it to this farcical situation.'

Musharraf says Pakistan army still backs him

Musharraf says Pakistan army still backs him

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

Former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, hemmed in by legal woes, had dismissed the notion that Pakistan's powerful army has abandoned him, saying the 6.5 lakh force was still with him.