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SC seeks status report on Lakhimpur incident

SC seeks status report on Lakhimpur incident

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

The apex court has also sought details of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and the judicial enquiry commission, reportedly set up by the state government.

No need of hordes of security for Asaram Bapu: SC

No need of hordes of security for Asaram Bapu: SC

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

In a veiled dig to arrested controversial godman Asaram Bapu, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said hordes of security personnel have been guarding one accused, which is not needed.

SC gives CVC 2 weeks to complete probe against CBI chief

SC gives CVC 2 weeks to complete probe against CBI chief

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

The top court said former Supreme Court judge A K Patnaik will oversee the CVC inquiry.

SC directs Mallya to furnish details of all assets

SC directs Mallya to furnish details of all assets

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Mallya is a fugitive from justice in India, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi told the Supreme Court.

Delhi HC dismisses Juhi Chawla's 5G lawsuit, fines her Rs 20 lakh

Delhi HC dismisses Juhi Chawla's 5G lawsuit, fines her Rs 20 lakh

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

The Delhi high court on Friday dismissed with a cost of Rs 20 lakh actress Juhi Chawla's lawsuit challenging the 5G wireless network technology and said the plea was defective and filed for gaining publicity.

Subrata Roy's saviour firm had capital of Rs 1 lakh, director in a chawl

Subrata Roy's saviour firm had capital of Rs 1 lakh, director in a chawl

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

'A law firm checked credentials of Karan Ajit Judge and Nouam'

No privacy for terrorists: Govt on linking Aadhaar with social media

No privacy for terrorists: Govt on linking Aadhaar with social media

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

The top court also asked the Centre to submit its report in January on the notification of rules by which social media misuse can be checked and liability could be fastened on intermediaries to decrypt messages.

3rd SC judge recuses from hearing on Rao's appointment as interim CBI director

3rd SC judge recuses from hearing on Rao's appointment as interim CBI director

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

While recusing himself from hearing the matter, Justice Ramana said Rao is from his home state and he had attended the wedding ceremony of Rao's daughter.

Govt urges SC to exempt armed forces from adultery verdict

Govt urges SC to exempt armed forces from adultery verdict

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The Centre on Wednesday urged the Supreme Court that its 2018 verdict decriminalising colonial era offence of adultery under the Indian Penal Code be not made applicable to armed forces.

Trump to host first White House Iftar dinner

Trump to host first White House Iftar dinner

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Leading Muslim groups in Washington who attended the event under previous administrations said Trump's continued targeting of Islam and its followers made engagement with his administration a futile, if not impossible task.

SC orders medical test after Andhra MP's torture charge

SC orders medical test after Andhra MP's torture charge

Rediff.com17 May 2021

The top court said that the medical examination of Raju be videographed and report be sent in sealed cover to the top court.

Chinmayanand case: Missing girl produced before SC

Chinmayanand case: Missing girl produced before SC

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

The SC said that the woman law student did not want to go to her home state Uttar Pradesh.

SC says Srinivasan, Sundar Raman, Kundra in Mudgal report

SC says Srinivasan, Sundar Raman, Kundra in Mudgal report

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The Supreme Court, which took up the Mudgal committee report on IPL-6 betting and spot-fixing scandal on Friday, has revealed seven of the 13 names being probed.

SC issues contempt notice to Rahul for Rafale remarks

SC issues contempt notice to Rahul for Rafale remarks

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Gandhi had expressed "regret" on Monday over his remarks in connection with the Rafale judgment and said in his affidavit that his statement was "purely political".

Kalhiko Pul's wife withdraws letter to CJI seeking CBI probe into suicide note

Kalhiko Pul's wife withdraws letter to CJI seeking CBI probe into suicide note

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

The apex court's order came after the advocate appearing for the former chief minister's wife, Dangwimsai Pul, said Chief Justice of India J S Khehar should not have ordered this issue to be taken up in the judicial side as there are serious allegations.

CBI vs CBI: CVC files preliminary probe report in SC

CBI vs CBI: CVC files preliminary probe report in SC

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

The apex court fixed the matter for next hearing on November 16.

Ex-servicemen, babus challenge Art 370 decision in SC

Ex-servicemen, babus challenge Art 370 decision in SC

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

They sought directions declaring presidential orders of August 5 as 'unconstitutional, void and inoperative'.

SC stays Gauhati HC order that declared CBI 'unconstitutional'

SC stays Gauhati HC order that declared CBI 'unconstitutional'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

The Centre moved the Supreme Court on Saturday against the Gauhati high court verdict holding setting up of the Central Bureau of Investigation as unconstitutional.

SC to hear pleas seeking review of Rafale verdict on Feb 26

SC to hear pleas seeking review of Rafale verdict on Feb 26

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The trio said the top court had relied upon 'patently incorrect' claims made by the government in an unsigned note given in a sealed cover in the court.

Future-RIL deal: Next phase of Bezos-Biyani battle to begin in Singapore

Future-RIL deal: Next phase of Bezos-Biyani battle to begin in Singapore

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The development of the constitution of the tribunal comes at a time when the Delhi high court in December 2020 refused to restrain Amazon from interfering in Future Retail's deal with Reliance Retail by writing to statutory authorities.

Elected government in Delhi should have some powers: SC on AAP-Jung tussle

Elected government in Delhi should have some powers: SC on AAP-Jung tussle

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

The bench listed the matter for final disposal on January 18 and said since it will hear the matter in detail, no interim orders will be passed on various interim applications as of now.

'People of this country are not hardcore communal at all'

'People of this country are not hardcore communal at all'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'We are losing the battle of secularism, but we have not lost.'

Sittings of constitution benches have become a rarity

Sittings of constitution benches have become a rarity

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Constitutional questions referred to larger benches of the Supreme Court long ago have literally gathered dust, says M J Antony

SC's Ayodhya bench considering 'healing relations' through mediation

SC's Ayodhya bench considering 'healing relations' through mediation

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

A five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi said that even if one per cent chance of mediation exists in the politically sensitive land dispute matter, it should be done.

K'taka floor test: SC to hear plea against pro tem speaker appointment

K'taka floor test: SC to hear plea against pro tem speaker appointment

Rediff.com18 May 2018

The Congress, in its application termed the governor's action as a "brazen unconstitutional" act to appoint "a junior MLA as the pro tem speaker.

How Piyush Tewari is making India's roads safer

How Piyush Tewari is making India's roads safer

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Indian roads continue to be among the most dangerous in the world. Few people are even aware that the Good Samaritan Law exists. Getting a licence to drive is still far too easy.

All you need to know about Assam's National Register of Citizens

All you need to know about Assam's National Register of Citizens

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The citizens' register in Assam does not get to the bottom of things.

Police won't be able to save Kanhaiya; he faces serious threat: Lawyers tell SC

Police won't be able to save Kanhaiya; he faces serious threat: Lawyers tell SC

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

A team of senior lawyers set up by the Supreme Court to report to it on the situation in the Patiala House courts where JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar was produced on Wednesday, said there was "complete breakdown of law and order" and an atmosphere of "fear and terror" prevailed there and the police did not act.

No bail for Asaram, SC says surgery not needed

No bail for Asaram, SC says surgery not needed

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Self-styled 'godman' Asaram, who is in jail since his arrest in August, 2013 in a rape case, does not need any surgery and his aliments can be managed through medicines, a report submitted by a panel of All India Institute of Medical Science doctors to the Supreme Court said on Monday.

Saeed spreading terror in the name of jihad, Pak tells judicial panel

Saeed spreading terror in the name of jihad, Pak tells judicial panel

Rediff.com14 May 2017

Police produced Saeed and his four aides before the board at Lahore registry of the apex court.

The return of Amma: Will Karnataka play party pooper?

The return of Amma: Will Karnataka play party pooper?

Rediff.com20 May 2015

The Karnataka government is divided over filing an appeal in the Supreme Court against the acquittal of former Tamil Nadu chief minister. N Sathiya Moorthy analyses the possibilities

Breather for Unitech; govt can't take over the realty firm, rules SC

Breather for Unitech; govt can't take over the realty firm, rules SC

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Unitech alleged that the takeover of the management of the company by the Centre would make it difficult for them to deposit Rs 750 crore as directed by the apex court to safeguard the interests of homebuyers.

DLF's 350-acre Haryana land allotment axed

DLF's 350-acre Haryana land allotment axed

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

No effect on ongoing projects, says company.

SC allows replacing of tarpaulin at makeshift Ayodhya temple

SC allows replacing of tarpaulin at makeshift Ayodhya temple

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered replacement of "old and worn out" tarpaulin sheet, ropes and other material with new ones.

Over 4,000 cases pending against MPs, MLAs across India, SC told

Over 4,000 cases pending against MPs, MLAs across India, SC told

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Names of CMs of Punjab and Karnataka along with a former CM found mention in the list.

Living Will: Accepting death on your terms

Living Will: Accepting death on your terms

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Using a Living Will, individuals can specify that they don't want any resuscitation if the death is apparent.

SC lifts stay on reporting Muzaffarpur shelter home case

SC lifts stay on reporting Muzaffarpur shelter home case

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

There cannot be a 'blanket ban' on media reporting on cases of rape and sexual abuse, it said.

24-hr markets, quality education: AAP releases manifesto

24-hr markets, quality education: AAP releases manifesto

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal also challenged the BJP to announce its chief ministerial candidate by 1 pm Wednesday and said he is ready for a public debate with him.

SC to inquire into claims of conspiracy to frame CJI

SC to inquire into claims of conspiracy to frame CJI

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

The bench said it will take up the matter for hearing on Thursday.

Judges bribery case: SC says petitioners indulged in forum shopping

Judges bribery case: SC says petitioners indulged in forum shopping

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

The apex court said it would pronounce its order on Tuesday whether such a plea was maintenable or not.