News for 'Supreme Court of Appeal'

Zee appeals against HC order

Zee appeals against HC order

Rediff.com4 May 2005

Zee Telefilms filed an appeal in the Supreme Court challenging a Madras High Court order that upheld BCCI's cancellation of telecast tender.

US court upholds block on President Trump's travel ban

US court upholds block on President Trump's travel ban

Rediff.com26 May 2017

A majority of judges on the appeals court, in a 10-3 decision, said they were "unconvinced" the travel order had more to do with national security concerns than a "Muslim ban."

Gyanvapi mosque committee challenges 'puja' nod given to Hindus

Gyanvapi mosque committee challenges 'puja' nod given to Hindus

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

In the appeal filed before the high court, it has been pleaded that the Hindu side's suit itself is barred by order 7 rule 11 of the Civil Procedure Code, Naqvi said.

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.

TN appeals against HC bail for seer

TN appeals against HC bail for seer

Rediff.com5 Jan 2005

The TN government requested the SC Bench, headed by Chief Justice R C Lahoti, to hear the Special Leave Petition along with the appeal filed by the seer seeking bail in the Sankararaman murder case, which the court refused.\n

Google now says will cooperate with CCI on way forward

Google now says will cooperate with CCI on way forward

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

With the Supreme Court turning down Google's plea for a stay on the CCI order, the tech giant on Friday said it is reviewing the details of the decision which is limited to interim relief and did not decide the merits of the appeal. The company said it remains committed to users and partners and "will cooperate with the CCI on the way forward in parallel with our appeal." In a setback to Google, the Supreme Court on Thursday endorsed the order of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) declining to grant an interim stay on the imposition of Rs 1,337 crore penalty on the US tech major by the competition regulator for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the Android mobile device ecosystem.

'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'

First appeal against Ayodhya verdict filed in SC

First appeal against Ayodhya verdict filed in SC

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

The first of the many appeals in the Ayodhya title suit was filed on Monday before the Supreme Court by the Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, the second plaintiff in the case. Challenging the landmark verdict of the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court, JuH in its appeal has stated that the HC veered away from the facts and law and focused more on the circumstances and the extraneous material.

Delhi HC to hear Raghav Bahl's plea on Jan 16, refuses to stay money-laundering probe

Delhi HC to hear Raghav Bahl's plea on Jan 16, refuses to stay money-laundering probe

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The Delhi high court on Monday granted "last opportunity" to the Enforcement Directorate to respond to a petition by media baron Raghav Bahl to quash a money laundering case against him, but refused to pass an order staying the investigation at this stage.

Assange's extradition case goes before UK minister Priti Patel for decision

Assange's extradition case goes before UK minister Priti Patel for decision

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The extradition case of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, wanted in the US over the alleged leak of classified documents related to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, was sent to UK Home Secretary Priti Patel on Wednesday.

Sahara approaches Tribunal with fresh appeal against Sebi

Sahara approaches Tribunal with fresh appeal against Sebi

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

The Tribunal adjourned till Monday this matter, which was listed for 'admission' this morning.

UK okays Nirav Modi's extradition, he has 14 days to appeal

UK okays Nirav Modi's extradition, he has 14 days to appeal

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

The United Kingdom's home department has cleared the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, who is wanted in an over Rs 13,000-crore bank fraud case, officials said on Friday.

What's keeping govt from appealing against Vodafone verdict?

What's keeping govt from appealing against Vodafone verdict?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The government may be waiting for the outcome of an arbitration initiated against its levy of Rs 10,247 crore retrospective tax on UK's Cairn Energy Plc before deciding on appealing against losing a tax case against Vodafone Group, sources said. An international arbitral tribunal is expected to give a decree within next few days on Cairn Energy Plc's challenge to the Indian government seeking Rs 10,247 crore in retrospective taxes. If the arbitration award in the Cairn cases goes against India, the government has to pay the British firm over Rs 7,600 crore to reverse the dividend and tax refund it had ceased and shares it sold to recover part of the tax demand.

HC admits CBI plea against acquittal of A Raja, 16 others in 2G scam case

HC admits CBI plea against acquittal of A Raja, 16 others in 2G scam case

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Admitting the Central Bureau of Investigation appeal, the high court said there are "some contradictions" in the trial court's judgment which require "deeper examination".

SC allows Gujarat's appeal in Godhra case

SC allows Gujarat's appeal in Godhra case

Rediff.com8 Sep 2003

The government had appealed the grant of bail by high court to four accused in the Godhra carnage.

Govt yet to decide on appeal against Jaya's acquittal: K'taka CM

Govt yet to decide on appeal against Jaya's acquittal: K'taka CM

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said the state government is yet to decide on filing an appeal in the Supreme Court against acquittal of Jayalalithaa who is set to stage a comeback as Tamil Nadu chief minister after her acquittal in the disproportionate assets case.

Mumbai blasts convicts can appeal: SC

Mumbai blasts convicts can appeal: SC

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

The Supreme Court on Friday permitted convicts in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case to appeal against their conviction and sentence without filing the copy of the impugned judgment of the TADA court. The exemption from filing the certified copy of the TADA court judgment was granted when the petitioner pleaded before the apex court that it would not be possible to file the appeals soon, as it will take time to get the copies of the judgment typed and photocopied.

Kerala nurse faces execution in Yemen despite blood money payment

Kerala nurse faces execution in Yemen despite blood money payment

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse sentenced to death in Yemen for the alleged murder of a Yemeni national, faces imminent execution despite the payment of blood money. Despite the lack of bilateral ties between India and war-torn Yemen, family members and human rights activists are clinging to hope for a last-minute pardon. The family has raised funds through a crowdfunding campaign to cover legal fees and negotiations, and is prepared to pay any additional amount required. However, the execution order received presidential approval despite ongoing proceedings, leaving little time for intervention. Priya's family is burdened by debt and seeks urgent support from the Indian government to save her life.

VHP threatens to sue Owaisi for remark on Ram Temple

VHP threatens to sue Owaisi for remark on Ram Temple

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) international joint general secretary Surendra Jain on Tuesday warned All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi for his comment on the inauguration of Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Probe an eyewash: HC acquits ex-BJP MP in RTI activist's murder case

Probe an eyewash: HC acquits ex-BJP MP in RTI activist's murder case

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Observing that the trial court conducted proceedings with a "predetermined notion of conviction", a division bench of Justices AS Supehia and Vimal K Vyas quashed the CBI court's order sentencing Solanki and the six others to life imprisonment.

SC to hear on Monday Gyanvapi panel's plea over puja in cellar

SC to hear on Monday Gyanvapi panel's plea over puja in cellar

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra will hear the plea of Anjuman Intezamia Masajid Committee.

'EC's percentage formula is tricky'

'EC's percentage formula is tricky'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

'How can the EC then deduce that 76 per cent of the people who voted for the united Shiv Sena's MLAs voted for Eknath Shinde?'

'Wounds Will Take Time To Heal In Manipur'

'Wounds Will Take Time To Heal In Manipur'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

'The visit of the honourable PM with the workable strategy towards conflict resolution will help greatly.' 'But visiting the state without concrete proposals may not bring the desired outcome at this stage.'

Adani row: Cong says SC-appointed committee will be 'clean chit' panel

Adani row: Cong says SC-appointed committee will be 'clean chit' panel

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

The Congress on Wednesday asserted that the only way to comprehensively investigate the Adani issue is through a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) and claimed that the Supreme Court-appointed expert committee would be a 'clean chit' panel for the government.

SC stays Rahul's conviction, over to LS speaker to reinstate him

SC stays Rahul's conviction, over to LS speaker to reinstate him

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the conviction of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a 2019 defamation case over his Modi surname remark, restoring his status as an MP.

SC dismisses Ketan Parekh's appeal

SC dismisses Ketan Parekh's appeal

Rediff.com18 May 2007

Tainted stock broker Ketan Parekh and 8 of his associates received a blow, when the Supreme Court dismissed their appeals against a Sebi order banning them from trading for 14 years.

Goa court acquits journalist Tarun Tejpal of rape charges

Goa court acquits journalist Tarun Tejpal of rape charges

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Tejpal, former Tehelka editor-in-chief, was accused of sexually assaulting the colleague inside the elevator of a luxury hotel in Goa in 2013.

WikiLeaks founder Assange loses appeal against extradition

WikiLeaks founder Assange loses appeal against extradition

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Wednesday lost his appeal against extradition from the United Kingdom to Sweden to face charges of rape and sexual assault in that country.

JSW takes battle for Bellary to apex court

JSW takes battle for Bellary to apex court

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Earlier this month, the high court asked Sesa Goa and JSW Steel to re-bid.

SC draws thin red line: Courts should not interfere in policy matters unless...

SC draws thin red line: Courts should not interfere in policy matters unless...

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

The Supreme Court Thursday said that courts should not interfere in policy matters unless it is clearly discriminatory and arbitrary.

Manipur peace talks to be announced soon, says Biren Singh

Manipur peace talks to be announced soon, says Biren Singh

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Thursday said the state government is working towards peace talks and has held several meetings in Assam's Silchar.

Godhra: SC reserves verdict on Gujarat appeal

Godhra: SC reserves verdict on Gujarat appeal

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

The Gujarat Government has challenged a high court order granting bail to certain accused persons in the Godhra train burning incident.

SC dismisses review pleas on 10% EWS reservation verdict

SC dismisses review pleas on 10% EWS reservation verdict

Rediff.com17 May 2023

A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said there was no ground to reconsider the verdict.

Rahul Could Become Central to Anti-BJP Politics

Rahul Could Become Central to Anti-BJP Politics

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Anti-Congress regional parties may have felt the possible impact of Rahul's South-North yatra, pending a second East-West padayatra, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Excise policy cases: SC questions agencies over fairness of probe

Excise policy cases: SC questions agencies over fairness of probe

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

The two federal agencies came in for some sharp criticism over the "fairness" of their investigation, with the apex court observing "Sorry to see this state of affairs".

TN opposes plea to shift Rajiv killers' appeals out of HC

TN opposes plea to shift Rajiv killers' appeals out of HC

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Tamil Nadu's Additional Advocate General Gurukrishna Kumar opposed the plea for transfer of the three convicts' appeals out of the state high court, denying allegations made before the apex court that the atmosphere in the state was too "vitiated and surcharged" to hold a free and fair hearing in the case.

Muslim law board to file Ayodhya appeal next week

Muslim law board to file Ayodhya appeal next week

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

Professor Sulaiman, who has been on the board's core committee, told this correspondent that the final copy of their appeal is more or less ready

HC hands over Shajahan Sheikh cases to CBI; Bengal challenges order

HC hands over Shajahan Sheikh cases to CBI; Bengal challenges order

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The Calcutta high court on Tuesday directed that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) be handed over the case of attack on Enforcement Directorate officials at Sandeshkhali and the custody of suspended Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh, as it slammed West Bengal Police for 'totally biased' conduct and said every attempt is being made to delay the probe to 'protect' the accused.

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.

Delhi govt to challenge Chhawla gang-rape acquittals in SC

Delhi govt to challenge Chhawla gang-rape acquittals in SC

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Saxena has also approved engaging Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to represent the Delhi government in the case, a senior official said.