News for 'US Court of Appeals'

SC agrees to list plea related to Byju's insolvency proceedings

SC agrees to list plea related to Byju's insolvency proceedings

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to list for an early hearing the appeal of US-based creditor Glas Trust Company LLC against a judgment of the NCLAT, which had stayed insolvency proceedings against ed-tech firm Byju's and approving its Rs 158.9 crore dues settlement with the BCCI. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra was urged by senior advocate NK Kaul, appearing for the ed-tech major, that the case needed to be heard at the earliest.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives scare; Alcaraz cruises

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic survives scare; Alcaraz cruises

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Novak Djokovic was seriously rattled early on by inspired American teenager Nishesh Basavareddy but rallied for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 victory on Monday.

Violence erupts during mosque survey in UP; 3 killed

Violence erupts during mosque survey in UP; 3 killed

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Three people were killed and scores of others, including around 20 security personnel and four personnel of the administration, were injured as protesters opposing a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh clashed with police on Sunday.

SC raps Maha govt over preserving Mumbai's green lungs

SC raps Maha govt over preserving Mumbai's green lungs

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

The observations were made by a bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice Manoj Misra during the hearing of an appeal filed by the City and Industrial Development Corporation, Navi Mumbai against a Bombay high court verdict.

Bangladesh summons Indian envoy, suspends visa services in Agartala

Bangladesh summons Indian envoy, suspends visa services in Agartala

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

The Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Tripura's capital Agartala on Tuesday announced the suspension of all visa and consular services with immediate effect until further notice because of 'security reasons', a day after the mission's premises was breached by a group of people protesting against the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in Dhaka.

Untenable, highly objectionable: SC on HC observation about widow

Untenable, highly objectionable: SC on HC observation about widow

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The bench noted the high court did take note of this fact but explained it away by observing that since the other woman was a widow, "the make-up articles could not have belonged to her as there was no need for her to put on make-up, being a widow".

UP man enters Pak to marry FB friend, lands in jail

UP man enters Pak to marry FB friend, lands in jail

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

A young Indian man was arrested in Pakistan after illegally crossing the border to meet a Facebook friend he wanted to marry. However, the woman told police she was not interested in marrying him. The man, Badal Babu, was arrested in the Mandi Bahauddin district of Pakistan's Punjab province on December 28. He had crossed the border to meet his Facebook friend, Sana Rani. Rani, in her statement to police, said she had been friends with Babu for the past two-and-a-half years but was not interested in marrying him. Babu's family has appealed to the Indian government to intervene for his release.

US court to rehear Rajat Gupta's appeal against conviction

US court to rehear Rajat Gupta's appeal against conviction

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Rajat Gupta was convicted in 2012 of passing illegal tips about Goldman Sachs to Galleon Group founder Raj Rajaratnam.

Man City win Appeal Court ruling

Man City win Appeal Court ruling

Rediff.com9 Mar 2005

Their former manager Joe Royle must hand back damages worth more than 400,000 pounds ($768,800) which he received after being sacked in 2001.

'What's Indian In New Statue Of Justice?'

'What's Indian In New Statue Of Justice?'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

'Politicians can do symbolism by changing the names of places and museums.' 'Judges need not be seen to be craving for approval from the public.'

'Pushpa 2' stampede: T'gana CM lambast 'inhuman' Allu Arjun

'Pushpa 2' stampede: T'gana CM lambast 'inhuman' Allu Arjun

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has criticized Telugu actor Allu Arjun for attending the screening of 'Pushpa-2' despite police permission being denied. Reddy alleges that the actor continued to be present at the cinema hall even after a woman died in a stampede and criticized film personalities for showing more empathy to Allu Arjun after his arrest than to the injured boy involved in the incident. The CM also assured that there will be no special privileges for those involved in such incidents.

Delhi HC rejects WhatsApp, Facebook appeals over CCI probe

Delhi HC rejects WhatsApp, Facebook appeals over CCI probe

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The Delhi high court dismissed the appeals of WhatsApp and Facebook on Thursday against an order rejecting their challenge to a probe ordered by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) into the instant messaging platform's updated privacy policy of 2021.

No relief from Surat court, Rahul moves Gujarat HC

No relief from Surat court, Rahul moves Gujarat HC

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Amid protests against a proposed oil refinery in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district, state industries minister Uday Samant on Tuesday said the current site for the mega project was suggested by then chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, while the Opposition urged the government to stop soil survey work and be sensitive in handling the situation arising out of the agitation.

Please trust us, resume work: SC to protesting doctors

Please trust us, resume work: SC to protesting doctors

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

The court said abstention from the work of doctors affects those segments of the society that are in need of medical care.

HC slams jail officials for denying parole to Pune blast convict

HC slams jail officials for denying parole to Pune blast convict

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

A division bench of Justices Bharati Dangre and Manjusha Deshpande warned that it would impose costs on the authorities for denying parole only on the ground that Baig had been convicted of terror charges.

HC rejects appeal against order denying details of SC collegium meet

HC rejects appeal against order denying details of SC collegium meet

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The Delhi high court on Wednesday dismissed an appeal challenging a single judge's order quashing a plea seeking the agenda of the Supreme Court collegium's meeting on December 12, 2018, when certain decisions were purportedly taken on the elevation of judges to the apex court.

MUDA case: Sidda quizzed by Lokayukta police for 2 hrs, says told them truth

MUDA case: Sidda quizzed by Lokayukta police for 2 hrs, says told them truth

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

The Karnataka CM is facing allegations of illegalities in the allotment of 14 sites to his wife Parvathi B M by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).

Argentina appeal decision to replay World Cup qualifier

Argentina appeal decision to replay World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) will appeal what it says is FIFA's decision to force Brazil and Argentina to replay their World Cup qualifier, which was cancelled after five minutes due to a breach of COVID-19 quarantine rules.

Open Shambhu border, regulate traffic, SC tells Haryana

Open Shambhu border, regulate traffic, SC tells Haryana

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Haryana government to clear the barricading at the Shambhu border near Ambala, where farmers have been camping since February 13, and questioned its authority to block the highway.

Aggrieved social media users can now appeal against platform's decision

Aggrieved social media users can now appeal against platform's decision

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

In a move that is bound to spell relief for social media users, the government on Tuesday launched the much-awaited grievance appellate committee (GAC) mechanism that will allow users to appeal against decisions of social media platforms by filing their complaints on a new portal.

SC ticks off litigant for seeking probe against ex-CJI Gogoi

SC ticks off litigant for seeking probe against ex-CJI Gogoi

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday took strong note of former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi being made a party to a PIL and seeking of an in-house inquiry against him for dismissing a plea earlier related to a service dispute.

Court sets aside JJB order, 2 juveniles to be tried as adults in murder case

Court sets aside JJB order, 2 juveniles to be tried as adults in murder case

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The court noted that the two were well aware of the JJB proceedings and executed their conspiracy to murder the victim "in a perfectly planned manner".

Pro-nun group appeals to Pope not to reinstate Bishop Franco

Pro-nun group appeals to Pope not to reinstate Bishop Franco

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Detailing the charges of rape against the Bishop, the SOS claimed the rape case remains proved absolutely and the "abduction and attempt to murder case" of the accused Bishop stands dismissed being totally false."

Sinner and Swiatek's doping scandals tarnish triumphs

Sinner and Swiatek's doping scandals tarnish triumphs

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

The two cases shocked the tennis world with many fuming at how they were handled by the authorities.

NRAI files appeal in Delhi High Court

NRAI files appeal in Delhi High Court

Rediff.com1 May 2013

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) filed an appeal in the Delhi High Court exactly nine days after the court declared the shooting body's April 6 elections as null and void.

Schools, shops reopen in violence-hit Sambhal, but no internet

Schools, shops reopen in violence-hit Sambhal, but no internet

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Two days after violence broke out during a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, life is gradually returning to normal with schools reopening and shops resuming operations. Internet services remain suspended and authorities continue to monitor the situation closely with restrictions in place on entry of outsiders and public representatives. The area around the Shahi Jama Masjid remains deserted, while the police investigate the violence and make arrests.

SC shocked as jailed JKLF chief Yasin Malik appears in top court without nod

SC shocked as jailed JKLF chief Yasin Malik appears in top court without nod

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Malik, who is in jail following his conviction and life sentence in a terror funding case, was brought to the high-security apex court premises in a prison van escorted by armed security personnel without the court's permission.

FIFA's transfer market in legal jeopardy, Billions at stake

FIFA's transfer market in legal jeopardy, Billions at stake

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Soccer's player transfer system will be in the spotlight and could even be on the brink of collapse on Friday when the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) announces its ruling on former France player Lassana Diarra's case against FIFA.

ED attaches fresh assets of Nirav Modi

ED attaches fresh assets of Nirav Modi

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday said it has attached fresh assets worth Rs 29.75 crore of fugitive diamond trader Nirav Modi under the anti-money laundering law. A provisional order has been issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to attach these assets that are in the form of bank deposits, land, and buildings, it said in a statement.

US Supreme Court rejects Rajat Gupta's appeal against insider trading

US Supreme Court rejects Rajat Gupta's appeal against insider trading

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Gupta is scheduled to be released from prison in March, 2016.

Olympics: American Chiles set to lose bronze medal after CAS ruling

Olympics: American Chiles set to lose bronze medal after CAS ruling

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Jordan Chiles is set to lose her bronze medal in the women's artistic gymnastics floor exercise competition after the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled in favour of an appeal by Romania's Ana Barbosu.

Vinesh won't return to India before CAS verdict

Vinesh won't return to India before CAS verdict

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The 29-year-old was set to face Sarah Ann Hildebrandt of the United States for the gold but was disqualified for the weight limit breach. A day after her disqualification, Vinesh also announced her decision to retire from wrestling.

Umar Khalid completes 4 years in jail without trial

Umar Khalid completes 4 years in jail without trial

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Former Jawaharlal Nehru University student and activist Umar Khalid has completed four years in jail after being arrested in connection with the 2020 northeast Delhi communal riots.

SC scraps Punjab's NRI quota expansion, calls it a fraud

SC scraps Punjab's NRI quota expansion, calls it a fraud

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the Punjab government's appeal against a high court verdict quashing its decision to expand the definition of 'NRI quota' for admissions in undergraduate medical and dental courses in the state. "This fraud must come to an end now," the apex court said.

Surat court begins hearing Rahul Gandhi's plea for stay on conviction

Surat court begins hearing Rahul Gandhi's plea for stay on conviction

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

BJP MLA and complainant Purnesh Modi, in his reply filed earlier in the same court, opposed Gandhi's plea for a stay on conviction saying the Congress leader is a 'repetitive offender' who is in the habit of making defamatory statements.

Hope people never forget what Vinesh did for country: Neeraj

Hope people never forget what Vinesh did for country: Neeraj

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was found 100gm overweight before her 50kg category final on Wednesday.

Appeals court refuses to reinstate travel ban, Trump fumes

Appeals court refuses to reinstate travel ban, Trump fumes

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

"SEE YOU IN COURT, THE SECURITY OF OUR NATION IS AT STAKE!" Trump wrote, indicating his anger at the verdict.

'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.'

SC expunges HC judge's remarks; no action against him

SC expunges HC judge's remarks; no action against him

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

The Supreme Court on Wednesday expunged the observations made by a single judge bench of the Punjab and Haryana high court against the apex court in a contempt case, saying they were "scandalous" and "unwarranted".

Nepal cricketer Lamichhane cleared of rape charges

Nepal cricketer Lamichhane cleared of rape charges

Rediff.com15 May 2024

An appeal court in Nepal on Wednesday cleared the country's highest-profile cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane, who was convicted by a lower court of raping an 18-year-old woman.