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Prosecutor invokes Gandhi, Buddha in Aryan Khan's case

Prosecutor invokes Gandhi, Buddha in Aryan Khan's case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

The Narcotic Control Bureau, which had told the court on Wednesday that Khan was involved in the conspiracy, illicit drug trafficking as well as its procurement and consumption, today claimed that 'evidence reveal Khan frequently took contraband substances'.

Alt News' Zubair gets 5-day bail in UP case, to remain in jail in Delhi case

Alt News' Zubair gets 5-day bail in UP case, to remain in jail in Delhi case

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

It clarified that its interim bail order is with respect to the FIR lodged in Sitapur and has nothing to do with a case registered against him in Delhi.

The many firsts at swearing-in of 9 SC judges

The many firsts at swearing-in of 9 SC judges

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

In another first, the venue of the ceremony was shifted to the newly-built auditorium instead of the CJI's courtroom, the traditional place for such a ceremony.

Plea in Delhi HC seeks suspension of Central Vista project

Plea in Delhi HC seeks suspension of Central Vista project

Rediff.com4 May 2021

The plea also states that the petitioners are also questioning why or how the project constitutes an "essential service", merely because some executive mandated contractual deadline has to be met.

Justice Chandrachud ruled on Ayodhya dispute, right to privacy, adultery

Justice Chandrachud ruled on Ayodhya dispute, right to privacy, adultery

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, however, had no qualms about overturning the judgements of father Y V Chandrachud on hot- button issues like adultery and the right to privacy.

Justice Chandrachud appointed Chief Justice of India, will serve 2-year term

Justice Chandrachud appointed Chief Justice of India, will serve 2-year term

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

He will take oath on November 9, a day after incumbent CJI Justice Uday Umesh Lalit demits office on attaining the age of 65.

Chandrachud sworn in as CJI, says will take care of citizens in every aspect

Chandrachud sworn in as CJI, says will take care of citizens in every aspect

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

President Droupadi Murmu administered him the oath at a brief ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

From Ayodhya to adultery: CJI Chandrachud's landmark verdicts

From Ayodhya to adultery: CJI Chandrachud's landmark verdicts

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Counted as a judge who enriched the 'verdict docket' of the apex court, Justice Chandrachud is viewed as sharp, articulate and forward looking.

Truck rams into car carrying Unnao rape survivor; 2 killed

Truck rams into car carrying Unnao rape survivor; 2 killed

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Unnao Superintendent of Police Madhav Prasad Verma said the rape survivor, her paternal and maternal aunts along with their advocate met with an accident while on their way to meet her uncle, who is lodged in Rae Bareli jail.

SC says grant bail to SP leader Azam Khan

SC says grant bail to SP leader Azam Khan

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

On November 26 last year, the Allahabad High Court had rejected the bail pleas of Azam Khan and his son after which they moved the top court.

Door-to-door vaccination: HC asks Centre to look at Kerala, J-K

Door-to-door vaccination: HC asks Centre to look at Kerala, J-K

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

The Bombay high court on Friday said the Union government should look at the door-to-door vaccination programme carried out 'successfully' by Kerala and Jammu and Kashmir, and take a 'sound decision' on its present policy that states door-to-door vaccination was not possible.

Keralite Priyanca Radhakrishnan sworn in as NZ minister

Keralite Priyanca Radhakrishnan sworn in as NZ minister

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Born in India, Radhakrishnan, 41, went to school in Singapore before moving to New Zealand to further her education.

SC directs release of 62-year-old Pak national from Delhi detention centre

SC directs release of 62-year-old Pak national from Delhi detention centre

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Hima Kohli directed the Centre to decide on granting him a long-term visa, to enable him to apply for Indian Citizenship.

HC refuses to stay CCI notice to FB, WhatsApp in privacy policy

HC refuses to stay CCI notice to FB, WhatsApp in privacy policy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

WhatsApp and Facebook had challenged the CCI's March 24 order directing a probe into the new privacy policy.

Qutub Minar not a place of worship, cannot alter status quo, ASI tells court

Qutub Minar not a place of worship, cannot alter status quo, ASI tells court

Rediff.com24 May 2022

The ASI also said the fundamental right of the applicant cannot be availed in violation of the existing status of the land.

Delhi riots: HC to hear from Feb 8 pleas alleging hate speeches by leaders

Delhi riots: HC to hear from Feb 8 pleas alleging hate speeches by leaders

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

The pleas, which were earlier heard by a bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Jyoti Singh, have now been transferred to a bench of Justices Siddharth Mridul and Anup Jairam Bhambhani through an administrative order of January 28.

Govt opposes plea in HC on PM CARES funds

Govt opposes plea in HC on PM CARES funds

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

As per the plea, the PM CARES trust, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as its chairperson and ministers from departments of defence, home and finance as its members, was created with the prime objective of dealing with the emergency or distress caused by the coronavirus.

'Jet Airways' revival plan is discriminatory'

'Jet Airways' revival plan is discriminatory'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Challenging the "illegal" reduction in its claim by the erstwhile resolution professional (RP) in the Jet Airways revival plan, the Punjab National Bank (PNB) has moved the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) citing discrimination. The NCLAT on Thursday issued notices to RP Ashish Chhawchharia and the committee of creditors on PNB's plea to set aside the insolvency court's approval of the airline's revival plan. It has posted the matter for further hearing on September 21.

No jhuggi along railway tracks to be removed for now: Govt to SC

No jhuggi along railway tracks to be removed for now: Govt to SC

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde was informed by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, that a final decision would be taken in consultation with the Railways, Delhi Government and the Urban Development Ministry.

Koregaon-Bhima case: SC reserves verdict on 5 activists's arrests

Koregaon-Bhima case: SC reserves verdict on 5 activists's arrests

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

The court asked the Maharashtra police to file their case diary pertaining to the ongoing investigation in the case by September 24.

Bulldozer Raj: 'Only recourse is the courts. Political activism seems to be dead'

Bulldozer Raj: 'Only recourse is the courts. Political activism seems to be dead'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

'It is obvious that this is both illegal and unconstitutional.'

Taxman makes filing returns easier

Taxman makes filing returns easier

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

The new AIS is expected to make the taxpayer's task of filing ITR easier and faster, points out Bindisha Sarang.

Govt invokes Modi, tells SC not to invest time in examining sedition law

Govt invokes Modi, tells SC not to invest time in examining sedition law

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The Centre Monday urged the Supreme Court not to invest time in examining the constitutional validity of the penal law on sedition, saying it has decided to re-examine and re-consider the provision which can only be done before the competent forum.

Full disclosure of veg/non-veg food a must, affects fundamental rights: HC

Full disclosure of veg/non-veg food a must, affects fundamental rights: HC

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

The high court directed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to issue a fresh communication to all the authorities concerned stating the obligation to make clear disclosure as to whether the food article is vegetarian or non-vegetarian.

WB govt writes to EC urging it to reconsider transfer order

WB govt writes to EC urging it to reconsider transfer order

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The Election Commission may cancel or postpone Lok Sabha polls in certain West Bengal constituencies if Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee refuses to abide by its order to transfer eight state government officials.

Jolt to Centre as SC stays demolition of 200 jhuggis in Delhi

Jolt to Centre as SC stays demolition of 200 jhuggis in Delhi

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The interim stay on demolition, granted by the Delhi high court earlier, was ending on Monday.

Asthana's posting: Delhi HC pulls up petitioner for 'copy-paste' plea

Asthana's posting: Delhi HC pulls up petitioner for 'copy-paste' plea

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The Delhi High Court Thursday termed as "copy-paste" a petition filed before it challenging the appointment of IPS officer Rakesh Asthana as Delhi Police Commissioner and warned the petitioner that such activity shall not be repeated in the future.

Aryan Khan's chats hint at international drug nexus: NCB to court

Aryan Khan's chats hint at international drug nexus: NCB to court

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

The NCB, which got the remand of Aryan Khan and the other eight accused from the court till Thursday, also claimed that in the WhatsApp chats he is discussing modes of payment to be done for procurement (of drugs) and that several code names are being used.

'Probe important': Court extends Aryan Khan's NCB custody

'Probe important': Court extends Aryan Khan's NCB custody

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

The court, in its order, noted that the investigation in the case was of prime importance and considering this aspect, the further presence of the accused before the NCB was necessary.

HC orders Varavara Rao's examination by private doctors

HC orders Varavara Rao's examination by private doctors

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Rao's lawyer Indira Jaising claimed that his health was 'fast deteriorating', and there was a legitimate apprehension that he might die in prison. Rao suffers from dementia, is confined to bed in the prison hospital since August and needs to wear diapers, the lawyer said.

High 5G spectrum prices put pressure on telcos

High 5G spectrum prices put pressure on telcos

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Apex telecom industry body COAI has asserted that spectrum pricing should be kept conducive to market conditions as 5G entails upfront capital investments with monetisation spread over a long-haul, and pricing radiowaves high will only push the players up against the wall. The stage is set for Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to come out with its recommendations on 5G spectrum pricing and other modalities for upcoming auctions, and the announcement from the sector watchdog is expected anytime now. Norms will also be worked out for new frequencies such as 526-698 MHz and millimetre band, that is 24.25 - 28.5 GHz, in addition to bands such as 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz, 3300-3670 MHz.

Do a surgical strike on coronavirus: Bombay HC to Centre

Do a surgical strike on coronavirus: Bombay HC to Centre

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

A division bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice G S Kulkarni said the Union government's new "near to home" vaccination programme was like waiting for the virus carrier to come to the Centre. "Coronavirus is our biggest enemy. We need to strike it down. The enemy is residing in certain areas and in some people who are unable to come out. Your (government) approach should be like a surgical strike. You are standing at the borders waiting for the virus carrier to come to you. You are not entering the enemy territory," Chief Justice Datta said.

Govt offers allowances for bad climate, cycles and even hair cut!

Govt offers allowances for bad climate, cycles and even hair cut!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Govt resists pay panel suggestion on scrapping allowances for acting, bad climate, family planning, funeral, robe maintenance and even hair cutting.

Identify lawyers indulging in hooliganism: Bar Council of India

Identify lawyers indulging in hooliganism: Bar Council of India

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra said in a letter that sparing such "rowdy elements" is tarnishing the image of the institution and it is the inaction and tolerance of bar bodies that encourage these advocates, which would ultimately result in "contempt proceedings by the high courts or Supreme Court".

SC asks Centre to consider tweaking Covid norms for Parsi funeral

SC asks Centre to consider tweaking Covid norms for Parsi funeral

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre that it may consider tweaking the protocols for the burial of bodies of COVID-19 victims in a way that essential tenets of the Zoroastrian belief are also taken care of.

Arnab, wife seek pre-arrest bail in 'assault' case

Arnab, wife seek pre-arrest bail in 'assault' case

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Last week, a first information report was registered against Goswami, his wife and his son at N M Joshi Marg police station in central Mumbai for allegedly assaulting a woman police officer when a police team went to his house to arrest him in the suicide case on November 4.

Prophet row: Summons galore for Nupur Sharma as she seeks time to appear

Prophet row: Summons galore for Nupur Sharma as she seeks time to appear

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Suspended Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nupur Sharma, in the eye of a storm over her remarks against Prophet Muhammad, Monday sought time to appear before the Maharashtra police to record her statement, while more than 300 people have been arrested in Uttar Pradesh in a crackdown on protesters who indulged in violence after the Friday prayers on June 10.

Women's entry into NDA to be notified by May 2022, govt tells SC

Women's entry into NDA to be notified by May 2022, govt tells SC

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

The defence ministry has informed the Supreme Court that a notification allowing women candidates to appear for the entrance exam to the National Defence Academy will be out by May next year.

Delhi riots: Man who pointed gun at cop seeks release

Delhi riots: Man who pointed gun at cop seeks release

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Shahrukh Pathan, who had allegedly pointed a gun at a Delhi Police Head Constable during the 2020 communal riots, on Monday moved a court here seeking discharge from all the offences in the case.