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SC extends stay on Mathura mosque survey

SC extends stay on Mathura mosque survey

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

"Interim orders wherever granted shall continue. Re-list in first half of April, 2024," the bench said in its order and directed the parties to complete the pleadings by then.

Adani-Hindenburg row: Sebi requests SC for more time to conclude probe

Adani-Hindenburg row: Sebi requests SC for more time to conclude probe

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Market regulator Sebi on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking 15 more days to conclude the ongoing probe into the allegations of stock price manipulation by the Adani group. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), in its fresh application, said that it has examined and investigated 24 matters pertaining to the case. "Out of the said 24 investigations/examinations, 17 are final and complete and approved by the Competent Authority in accordance with Sebi's extant practice and procedures," the regulator said.

High drama before LS ethics panel, Mahua called on Oct 31

High drama before LS ethics panel, Mahua called on Oct 31

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

The ethics committee of the Lok Sabha has asked Trinamool Congress member Mahua Moitra to appear before it on October 31 in relation to the allegations levelled against her by Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey, who told the panel on Thursday that it was an "open and shut" case and she should be disqualified.

Firecrackers Capital Sivakasi Faces Uncertain Future

Firecrackers Capital Sivakasi Faces Uncertain Future

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Sivakasi is fighting for survival, thanks to the ban on firecrackers in Delhi, regulations in several other cities, pandemic-imposed sales dips, the ban on the use of barium nitrate...

SC orders stricter anti-pollution curbs as Delhi AQI slips to 'severe+'

SC orders stricter anti-pollution curbs as Delhi AQI slips to 'severe+'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

An AQI of 400 or higher is deemed 'severe' and it can have an adverse effect on both healthy individuals and people who already have medical conditions.

No SC stay on new law excluding CJI from CEC, EC appointments

No SC stay on new law excluding CJI from CEC, EC appointments

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta issued notice to the Centre on a plea filed by an NGO, Association for Democratic Reforms, and listed the matter along with other pending petitions on the issue for hearing in April.

2 new judges sworn in, SC functioning at full-strength

2 new judges sworn in, SC functioning at full-strength

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Justices Rajesh Bindal and Aravind Kumar were administered oath during a swearing-in ceremony held in the Supreme Court premises.

Tirupati: SC replaces AP's probe with independent SIT to 'assuage feelings'

Tirupati: SC replaces AP's probe with independent SIT to 'assuage feelings'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday set up a five-member independent SIT to probe the allegations of animal fat used in preparing Tirupati laddus to "assuage the feelings of crores of people" while making clear that the court cannot be used as a "political battleground".

'If Srinivasan had participated, BCCI would face contempt of court'

'If Srinivasan had participated, BCCI would face contempt of court'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

In the wake of adjourned meeting of the BCCI's working committee, Aditya Verma, the petitioner in the IPL spot-fixing case, claimed that the entire committee would have drawn contempt of court if former president N Srinivasan had participated in the working committee's meeting in Kolkata on Friday.

SC constitutes 7-judge bench to review 1998 MP/MLA immunity verdict

SC constitutes 7-judge bench to review 1998 MP/MLA immunity verdict

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

A notice, uploaded on the apex court website, said the bench will hear the matter on October 4.

LG tried to influence SC order on mayor poll: Kejriwal

LG tried to influence SC order on mayor poll: Kejriwal

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

Kejriwal added that he has written to the LG, conveying it to him that his actions did not behove the constitutional post he held.

Zafaryab Jilani: Lawyer who fought for a lost cause

Zafaryab Jilani: Lawyer who fought for a lost cause

Rediff.com18 May 2023

In an interview, he recalled how Hashim Ansari, one of the original litigants in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute, took him to the mosque on his bicycle.

SC panel monitoring Pegasus matter; report awaited: Govt source

SC panel monitoring Pegasus matter; report awaited: Govt source

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

A government source on Saturday said that the matter related to Pegasus software is being monitored by a committee under the Supreme Court and its report is awaited.

'Don't allow Srinivasan to attend working committee meet'

'Don't allow Srinivasan to attend working committee meet'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Petitioner in the Indian Premier League spot-fixing case, Aditya Verma has shot a letter to the legal head of the Board of Control for Cricket in India U N Bannerjee and all the Working Committee members, requesting them not to allow Narayanaswami Srinivasan in the meeting.

Cong questions poll integrity; Kharge talks tough on loss in CWC meet

Cong questions poll integrity; Kharge talks tough on loss in CWC meet

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has called for tough decisions and unity within the party after the Congress suffered electoral defeats in Maharashtra and Haryana. In a meeting with top party leaders, Kharge highlighted the need to strengthen the organization from the grassroots, fix accountability, and address internal bickering. He also urged leaders to remain united and avoid public criticism of each other. The Congress chief expressed concern over the party's performance in state elections despite a strong showing in the Lok Sabha polls earlier this year. He acknowledged the need to learn from the setbacks and improve the party's strategy and communication to counter its rivals' propaganda.

Krishna temple trust moves SC for survey of Mathura Shahi Idgah premises

Krishna temple trust moves SC for survey of Mathura Shahi Idgah premises

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

The objections against the suit were raised by the management committee of the mosque and the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board.

'Have you taken any action on tanker mafia?': SC raps Delhi govt over water crisis

'Have you taken any action on tanker mafia?': SC raps Delhi govt over water crisis

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

'People are suffering, we are seeing visuals on every news channel. What measures have you taken to control water wastage if water scarcity is a recurring problem in summers'

Timeline: How Indian football faced ultimate embarrassment

Timeline: How Indian football faced ultimate embarrassment

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

It all started to go from bad to worse when controversial former All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Praful Patel, whose third term in office ended in December 2020, stayed in office citing a pending Supreme Court case.

After SP, 6 more Punjab cops suspended over PM security breach in Jan 2022

After SP, 6 more Punjab cops suspended over PM security breach in Jan 2022

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

These six were placed under suspension along with a superintendent of police rank officer, who was reported suspended earlier.

Two candidates in jail on terror charges win: Can they take oath?

Two candidates in jail on terror charges win: Can they take oath?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Engineer Rashid has been lodged in the Tihar jail since August 9, 2019 on charges of alleged terror financing, while Singh has been booked under the National Security Act and sent to the Dibrugarh jail of Assam.

SC to hear pleas for probe into Gujarat fake encounters from 2002 to 2006

SC to hear pleas for probe into Gujarat fake encounters from 2002 to 2006

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The apex court was hearing separate pleas filed in 2007 by senior journalist BG Verghese, and noted lyricist Javed Akhtar and Shabnam Hashmi, seeking a probe into the alleged fake encounters.

Karnataka to form panel to monitor hate speech as per SC order: Bommai

Karnataka to form panel to monitor hate speech as per SC order: Bommai

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

The chief minister said such speeches are on the rise across the country, especially on social media platforms.

'These murders look very suspicious'

'These murders look very suspicious'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'Was the entire place properly sanitised by the police before he was brought out of the prison for this medical check-up?' 'Once he filed a plea in the Supreme Court stating there was a threat to his life, the UP police should have maintained stricter vigilance.'

SC refuses urgent hearing on plea against firecracker ban in Delhi

SC refuses urgent hearing on plea against firecracker ban in Delhi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

"Let the high court decide, we will not get into this," the bench said.

SC wants stronger self-regulatory system for TV channels, seeks govt reply

SC wants stronger self-regulatory system for TV channels, seeks govt reply

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

It noted that the self-regulatory mechanism can be strengthened after taking note of all existing material, including the inputs of former apex court judges.

'Why are they interested only in Gujarat fake encounters?'

'Why are they interested only in Gujarat fake encounters?'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

The Gujarat government told the Supreme Court on Thursday that the petitioners who have sought a probe into the alleged fake encounters in the state from 2002 to 2006 need to explain the reasons for their "selective public interest" in raising the issue.

Allahabad HC allows ASI survey at Gyanvapi mosque

Allahabad HC allows ASI survey at Gyanvapi mosque

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The Allahabad high court on Thursday allowed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to conduct a scientific survey at the Gyanvapi premises in Varanasi to determine whether the 17th-century mosque has been constructed over a pre-existing structure of a Hindu temple.

Court defers verdict on plea for 'Shivling' worship at Gyanvapi to Nov 14

Court defers verdict on plea for 'Shivling' worship at Gyanvapi to Nov 14

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Varanasi district magistrate, police commissioner, Anjuman Intezamia Committee that is managing the Gyanvapi mosque, and Vishwanath Temple Trust were made respondents in the suit.

Himachal's Independent MLA, Cong rebel's father booked for poll offences

Himachal's Independent MLA, Cong rebel's father booked for poll offences

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

A case of criminal conspiracy, corruption practices and undue influence on election has been registered on the complaint of two Congress MLAs, police said on Sunday.

Muslim outfit concerned over govt's active participation in Ram temple events

Muslim outfit concerned over govt's active participation in Ram temple events

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

On the upcoming Ram Temple events, Jamiat said that in light of the recent events linked to the Ram temple in Ayodhya, it deems necessary to draw the attention of the government and law enforcement agencies to concerns about the breach of peace and attempts to "harass and intimidate the minority community."

Judge passed puja order on day of retirement, Muslim side tells HC

Judge passed puja order on day of retirement, Muslim side tells HC

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The Allahabad high court on Tuesday heard both the Hindu and Muslim sides on the Gyanvapi mosque committee's appeal challenging the Varanasi district court order allowing Hindu prayers in a cellar of the mosque.

Lodha committee reforms should have come 50 years ago: Bedi

Lodha committee reforms should have come 50 years ago: Bedi

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Former cricketer Bishen Singh Bedi, on Monday, said that all things nasty in cricket administration over the last few decades were by "design" and the reforms suggested by the Lodha committee should have been brought in 50 years ago.

SC committee recommends putting sealing on hold

SC committee recommends putting sealing on hold

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

The committee has made this suggestion in view of the current law and order situation.

A committee set up in blackmoney case: Govt

A committee set up in blackmoney case: Govt

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

A high power committee comprising heads of various probe agencies and specialised departments has been constituted to monitor the investigation and steps taken to bring back black money stashed in foreign banks, Government told the Supreme Court on Monday.

Kejriwal to tender resignation on Tuesday, AAP MLAs to pick new CM

Kejriwal to tender resignation on Tuesday, AAP MLAs to pick new CM

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

A meeting of Aam Aadmi Party MLAs will be held on Tuesday morning, and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is likely to tender his resignation after it, the party said.

Lawmakers' corruption erodes foundation of parliamentary democracy: SC

Lawmakers' corruption erodes foundation of parliamentary democracy: SC

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Corruption and bribery of members of the legislature erode the foundation of Indian parliamentary democracy, the Supreme Court said on Monday.

WFI chief is being protected by the govt: Sibal

WFI chief is being protected by the govt: Sibal

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

'It's most unfortunate that people in power talk about morality, talk about doing the right thing well in fact the reality is just the opposite. The investigating agencies act on their (government) directions on what basis the police did not register an FIR? The law of the Supreme Court is very clear that if there are allegations and they make out a cognisable offence and this is a very serious offence.'

'I will not resign', Kannur varsity VC on Kerala Guv's order

'I will not resign', Kannur varsity VC on Kerala Guv's order

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Kannur University Vice-Chancellor Gopinath Ravindran on Monday said that he will not tender his resignation as sought by Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, who had a day earlier sought the resignation of vice chancellors of nine universities in the state.

Gyanvapi: Hindu plea first or Muslim plea, Varanasi court to decide on Tuesday

Gyanvapi: Hindu plea first or Muslim plea, Varanasi court to decide on Tuesday

Rediff.com23 May 2022

A fresh plea seeking permission to worship the "Shivling" claimed to have been found on the mosque premises during a videography survey ordered by a lower court was also filed.

Kashmir Committee members meet Valley separatists

Kashmir Committee members meet Valley separatists

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

A four member panel of Kashmir Committee on Thursday met the hard-line separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani at his uptown residence in Srinagar and had two hour-long deliberations with him.