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Contempt case nod against advocate for hurling shoe at CJI

The attorney general has granted consent for initiating contempt action against an advocate, who had hurled a shoe towards Chief Justice of India B R Gavai, the Supreme Court was on Thursday......

SC sets time limit for arguments in Delhi riots case

Observing that a time schedule is required to be fixed for arguments, the Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the lawyers appearing for the accused in the February 2020 Delhi riots to restrict......

HC rejects plea against 'Karthigai Deepam' lighting on TN hill

The Madurai Bench of the Madras high court on Thursday dismissed an appeal against the order of a single judge allowing the lighting of "Karthigai Deepam" oil lamp at a stone pillar on the......

Trouble for lawyer who hurled shoe at CJI

An advocate has sought the consent of Attorney General R Venkataramani to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against lawyer Rakesh Kishore for attempting to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of......

Reach consensus by Tuesday or....: SC to Kerala Guv, CM on VC deadlock

The Supreme Court on Friday said it will intervene to resolve the ongoing deadlock over the selection of vice chancellors for two technical universities in Kerala if Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan......

Fine must be limited to jurisdiction where product is made: Apple to HC

The Delhi high court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and the Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Apple Inc’s plea challenging recent amendments to the Competition Act that allow......

'Govt Has Executed A Commendable Task'

'...not merely in managing fiscal mathematics, but in demonstrating conservatism and prudence within that framework.''Looking forward, we believe sufficient growth drivers exist -- ranging from......

Selling Land Is Not a Service, Rules Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has said that selling land or property is not a service under the Finance Act, 1994, so such sales cannot be charged with service tax. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff The......

Byju's moves NCLAT on Aakash EGM for rights issue

Think & Learn, which owns edtech brand Byju's, on Monday moved the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal against the NCLT order, which last week declined its plea to restrain Aakash Educational......

M&A financing the new frontier for banks, but RBI's watching

Mint Road's proposals on banks' M&A funding are cautious even as entrants root for more elbow room, and weigh business models. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff Ask Debadatta Chand about his plans......

Guess The Price Of Mogambo's Costume?

'Amrishji had a fascination for the colour red and wanted it in every movie costume of his.' IMAGE: Amrish Puri as Mogambo in Mr India. Madhav Agasti has designed outfits for about 400 movies in......

HC stays K'taka rule capping movie ticket prices at Rs 200

The Karnataka high court stayed enforcement of the Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) (Amendment) Rules, 2025, which fixed a cap for movie ticket prices at Rs 200 across the state. IMAGE: Kindly note......

SC not keen to monitor Indian football, to consult Justice Rao

'We have already said that our judgment is only in the interregnum till the Act comes into play. These small things could have been easily taken care of. Anyway, we will seek the views of Justice......

Streaming on YouTube: Ashwin, Babar and the BBL frenzy

Ashwin to bring YouTube crew, security as he set to make Big Bash League debut. IMAGE: Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin to capture BBL experience on his YouTube channel. Photograph: Peter......

Congress slams BCCI over Ind-Pak Asia Cup match

'Engaging with Pakistan at this stage sends out a message that undermines the sentiments of the people of India who stand firmly against any compromise on national security.' IMAGE: Suryakumar......