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Ban on slaughter of cow progeny: SC refuses to pass directions

Ban on slaughter of cow progeny: SC refuses to pass directions

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

While disposing of an appeal, it said as far as the prayer for taking steps to save and conserve critically endangered indigenous species of livestock is concerned, it will be open for the appellant to make a representation to the state governments concerned.

Rat-hole miners dug 10 metres of tunnel in under 24 hours

Rat-hole miners dug 10 metres of tunnel in under 24 hours

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Rat-hole mining may be illegal but the talent and experience of rat-hole miners were used in the rescue operation to save the 41 workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel, a National Disaster Management Authority member said on Tuesday.

'History is littered with religious conflict'

'History is littered with religious conflict'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'The othering of religious groups inevitably leads to violence.' 'It is sadly a narrative that has echoed through the centuries since man first discovered God.'

SC anguished over pathetic state of tribunals

SC anguished over pathetic state of tribunals

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

The Supreme Court has expressed its anguish at the "bureaucratic attitude" that has left the functioning of several tribunals including the National Green Tribunal and Law Commission in a "pathetic" state of affairs.

Tribunal to hear appeals on oil regulator

Tribunal to hear appeals on oil regulator

Rediff.com22 Nov 2004

The government will set up an Appellate Tribunal to hear appeals regarding decisions of the proposed oil sector regulator, the bill for which is likely to be passed during the winter session of Parliament next month.

Judge of tribunal trying Saddam shot dead

Judge of tribunal trying Saddam shot dead

Rediff.com2 Mar 2005

The tribunal was set up in December 2003 to try members of the former regime for crimes and other violations.

IPL drug tribunal bans Asif for one year

IPL drug tribunal bans Asif for one year

Rediff.com11 Feb 2009

Embattled Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif was on Wednesday handed a one-year ban by the Indian Premier League Drugs Tribunal for failing a dope test during the inaugural edition of the Twenty20 tournament last year.

Pak refuses to hand over ex-ISI chief to Bosnia tribunal

Pak refuses to hand over ex-ISI chief to Bosnia tribunal

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

Pakistan has refused to hand over a retired general, who headed the spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence, to an international tribunal investigating war crimes in Bosnia, according to a media report on Tuesday.

Tribunal dismisses RIL appeal against Sebi

Tribunal dismisses RIL appeal against Sebi

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

The ruling was made by the Securities Appellate Tribunal, an independent quasi-judicial body that rules on appeals against orders passed by the Sebi.

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.

Did Sebi 'scuttle' Sony-Zee merger deal?

Did Sebi 'scuttle' Sony-Zee merger deal?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Days before Sony Group pulled the plug on the $10 billion deal, Zee group founder Subhash Chandra had written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, blaming Sebi for trying to "scuttle" the merger of its flagship media firm Zee Entertainment Enterprise with the Japanese firm and subsequent investment in the merged entity. Alleging market regulator Sebi is "acting with a predetermined mind", the Zee group patriarch requested the finance minister to take the necessary steps "to safeguard the interest of the minority shareholders of Zee". Chandra in his letter dated January 16, seen by PTI, said Zee and all other people have been cooperating in the investigation related to the alleged fund diversion by promoters and expressed concern over a new notice issued by the market regulator to former directors of Zee.

Parliamentary panel chooses to examine review of personal laws

Parliamentary panel chooses to examine review of personal laws

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

The parliamentary panel, headed by Bharatiya Janata Party's Sushil Kumar Modi, has also decided to examine remote voting and e-postal ballots for Indians residing abroad.

Stalemate continues in formation of new Pakistan govt

Stalemate continues in formation of new Pakistan govt

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

There was no progress in the formation of a new coalition government in Pakistan on Tuesday as top leaders of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) failed to agree on a power-sharing deal in their latest round of talks, indicating deepening fissures in the country's political landscape.

Green Tribunal rejects Art of Living plea, orders it to pay fine

Green Tribunal rejects Art of Living plea, orders it to pay fine

Rediff.com31 May 2016

The tribunal said the AOL has been engaging in multiple litigations in order to not pay the fine.

COAI questions tribunal's WLL verdict

COAI questions tribunal's WLL verdict

Rediff.com13 Aug 2003

The cellular operators criticised the majority judgement of the TDSAT, which had permitted the WLL services, saying there was no reason given by the two judges to justify their views which were contrary to those of the TDSAT chairman.

Insurance co has to pay accident victim even if driver's licence has expired: HC

Insurance co has to pay accident victim even if driver's licence has expired: HC

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

An insurance company is liable to pay compensation to the accident victim's kin even if the driving licence of the offending vehicle's driver has expired and not renewed, as an expired licence would not make him an unskilled driver, the Bombay high court has said.

Imran Khan Is Not The Change Pakistanis Want

Imran Khan Is Not The Change Pakistanis Want

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

He is only the agent that can bring them that change for they are quite aware that he has articulated no vision on how to set Pakistan back on the rails, notes Lieutenant General Gautam Moorthy (retd).

<i>Chicago Tribune</i> report 'exposes' Kathuria

Chicago Tribune report 'exposes' Kathuria

Rediff.com13 Oct 2003

The Chicago Tribune points to 'striking inconsistencies surrounding Kathuria, whose campaign is built on highly embellished claims of success as an international business tycoon.'

Cauvery tribunal award: After 6 years, TN has its way

Cauvery tribunal award: After 6 years, TN has its way

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

After six years, the final award of the Cauvery Waters Dispute Tribunal was notified on Wednesday. The move came after the Supreme Court rapped the Centre for delaying the decision. The apex court had set February 20 as the deadline to issue the notification.

Why HC tribunal lifted the ban on SIMI

Why HC tribunal lifted the ban on SIMI

Rediff.com10 Aug 2008

The tribunal, while lifting the ban on SIMI, was at pains to make scathing remarks against senior Home Ministry officials as they appeared before it without any preparation about the case.

Ajit Pawar group real NCP, can't use anti-defection law: Speaker

Ajit Pawar group real NCP, can't use anti-defection law: Speaker

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Ajit Pawar-led group was the real Nationalist Congress Party when two factions emerged in the party in July 2023, Maharashtra assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Thursday held.

Sebi justifies 'urgent action' against Zee Entertainment in 197-page reply

Sebi justifies 'urgent action' against Zee Entertainment in 197-page reply

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

In its reply to the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said urgent action was warranted against the promoters of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) in the alleged fund diversion case to safeguard the management and protect investors and other stakeholders. It termed the applications made by Essel Group Chairman Subhash Chandra and ZEEL managing director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Punit Goenka as "completely false and misleading" in its response submitted to SAT on June 17. "We have a situation before us where the chairman emeritus and the MD and CEO of this large listed company are involved in a myriad of different schemes and transactions through which vast amounts of public money belonging to listed companies are diverted to private entities owned and controlled by these persons.

Corporate affairs ministry assessing need to ramp up bench strength of NCLT

Corporate affairs ministry assessing need to ramp up bench strength of NCLT

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is contemplating an increase to the existing strength of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) benches to handle the growing case load. The ministry is currently analysing the time taken by each bench to dispose of matters and the total number of cases being handled by each bench. "We need to first determine our requirement, given that the NCLT handles both Company Act and insolvency and bankruptcy matters. "The latter constitutes the majority of the case burden.

Tribunal stays Bengaluru airport's sop to hub airline companies

Tribunal stays Bengaluru airport's sop to hub airline companies

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Rivals say the concessions would benefit AirAsia alone.

Debt recovery tribunals to go online, dispose cases faster

Debt recovery tribunals to go online, dispose cases faster

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The change may give "secure creditors" the first right to auction an asset in order to recover the dues.

Let's get business running, crisis-hit Go First's IRP tells staff

Let's get business running, crisis-hit Go First's IRP tells staff

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Go First chief executive officer Kaushik Khona and tribunal-appointed interim resolution professional Abhilash Lal on Thursday reached out to the airline's staff, seeking their support for revival. While Khona said the company had taken all steps for the airline's revival, Lal put forward the view it would have to raise funds. Employee engagement took place a day after the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) admitted the airline's insolvency plea on Wednesday and ordered a moratorium on recoveries.

SC recalls its verdict on indirect taxes from duty free shops at airports

SC recalls its verdict on indirect taxes from duty free shops at airports

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

While recalling the order, the bench agreed to the contention of the law officer that there was a "breach of principle of natural justice" as the government department was not accorded the hearing.

SC asks NGT to set up accountable mechanism to monitor sewage plants in UP

SC asks NGT to set up accountable mechanism to monitor sewage plants in UP

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and justices PS Narasimha and JB Pardiwala passed the order after hearing an application of Uttar Pradesh government seeking more time to install and operationalise 100 per cent STP coverage in the state.

Tata Tele moves tribunal on spectrum

Tata Tele moves tribunal on spectrum

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

Spectrum refers to the radio frequencies that enable wireless communication. It has been the source of a bitter dispute between mobile operators of the rival GSM and CDMA technologies. In its petition, Tata Teleservices has also demanded immediate allocation of spectrum that is under the contractual obligation in areas in which it has fulfilled its subscriber base criterion.

Dunga banned for four games by Brazilian tribunal

Dunga banned for four games by Brazilian tribunal

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

Brazil coach Dunga has been given a provisional four-match touchline ban in friendlies by the country's disciplinary tribunal after being sent off against Mexico in September. He was dismissed in the 3-1 win over the Mexicans in a friendly for persistant dissent.

Doping scandal rocks tennis: Halep hit with 4-year ban

Doping scandal rocks tennis: Halep hit with 4-year ban

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Simona Halep has been banned until October 2026 for two separate anti-doping rule violations

UK tribunal adjourns hearing on DPC plea

UK tribunal adjourns hearing on DPC plea

Rediff.com23 Jun 2003

The Arbitral Tribunal at London has adjourned the proceedings on the case filed by the Dabhol Power Corporation, pertaining to the invocation of counter guarantee given by the Union government, official sources said in New Delhi on Monday.

Govt using probe agencies to do hafta-vasooli: Cong

Govt using probe agencies to do hafta-vasooli: Cong

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

In his letter to Sitharaman, Venugopal said media reports have exposed the alleged "quid-pro-quo between BJP and several firms, which in a strange coincidence donated to it, after the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Income Tax Department (IT) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and others, raided or searched those enterprises".

Byju's EGM gets underway; investors file suit in NCLT

Byju's EGM gets underway; investors file suit in NCLT

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

An Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of Byju's shareholders got underway on Friday to vote on a resolution brought by some investors to ouster founder CEO Byju Raveendran and his family over alleged "mismanagement and failures". Raveendran and his family stayed away from the EGM, calling it "procedurally invalid."

Sebi ban not a problem: Zee's Goenka to staff

Sebi ban not a problem: Zee's Goenka to staff

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The merger of ZEE Entertainment and Sony has reached an advanced stage of completion, and the issues faced by promoters with Sebi should not become a problem for the company, debarred ZEEL MD Punit Goenka has said in a letter to employees, according to sources. Goenka, who along with his father Subhas Chandra, was denied any interim relief against a Sebi order that barred them from holding the position of director or key managerial post in any listed company, in the letter ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) staff asserted that the merger of Culver Max (earlier known as Sony Pictures Networks India) is at a very important juncture. With the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) restricting him from holding a directorial or key managerial position in a listed company, Goenka told the employees that the ZEEL board has constituted an interim committee of senior executives to ensure smooth operations and day-to-day functioning.

War room leak:Accused get no relief from tribunal

War room leak:Accused get no relief from tribunal

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

The Tribunal also refused to give any relief to Commander Vijender Rana and Commander Vinod Kumar Jha on their contention that no court martial was held against them which would have given them an opportunity to defend themselves.

Tribunal order on canteens rattles firms

Tribunal order on canteens rattles firms

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

The Tax Tribunal has held that canteen/ catering services provided by a company to its employees are not eligible as 'input services' under the law.

Tribunal rules in favour of Jackie Shroff in I-T dispute

Tribunal rules in favour of Jackie Shroff in I-T dispute

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

The issue dates back many years when the actor and others proposed bringing Sony TV channel to India.

Tribunal to hear BSNL cases against ADC cut

Tribunal to hear BSNL cases against ADC cut

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal has clubbed the two cases filed by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited challenging Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's decision to reduce the levy collected from private operators.