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7-judge Bench to hear TN-The Hindu case

7-judge Bench to hear TN-The Hindu case

Rediff.com9 Dec 2004

The Bench will hear questions pertaining to freedom of press arising from the arrest warrants issued last year by the Tamil Nadu assembly speaker against the editor and senior journalists of The Hindu newspaper.

No bail for Shahabuddin

No bail for Shahabuddin

Rediff.com29 Sep 2003

The RJD MP surrendered last month in connection with a case of abduction and suspected murder of CPI-ML activist Munna Chaudhary in 2001.

What is the right age to join social media sites?

What is the right age to join social media sites?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Facebook and Twitter now restrict users below the age of 13 from signing up on their platforms. LinkedIn doesn't provide its services to children below the age of 16.

Lifer means whole period of convict's life: SC

Lifer means whole period of convict's life: SC

Rediff.com18 Sep 2005

There is no provision either in the Indian Penal Code or in the Code of Criminal Procedure whereby life imprisonment could be treated as 14 years or 20 years without there being a formal revision by the government, a Bench said.

States cannot ban gutka permanently: SC

States cannot ban gutka permanently: SC

Rediff.com2 Aug 2004

Writing the judgment, Justice Srikrishna held that Section 7(4) empowered the authorities in a state to ban items under the Act for a temporary period as the provision was "transitory" in nature.

SC issues notice to Coca Cola

SC issues notice to Coca Cola

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to soft drink major Coca Cola on an application by Perumatty Panchayat in Kerala

Case cannot be withdrawn at state's behest: SC

Case cannot be withdrawn at state's behest: SC

Rediff.com21 Jan 2005

A case can be withdrawn only if it is likely to end in acquittal or if a withdrawal is likely to restore harmony among the aggrieved parties.

Court upholds Kale's suspension

Court upholds Kale's suspension

Rediff.com12 Dec 2003

Additional Sessions judge B N Deshpande upheld the BCCI's decision to suspend the Maharashtra batsman for allegedly offering bribes to two national selectors.

Phase 2: All you want to know about the 97 seats

Phase 2: All you want to know about the 97 seats

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

In the second phase on April 18, 97 seats,spread across 13 states and one Union Territory, will go to the polls.

SC seeks lenders' view on restarting DPC

SC seeks lenders' view on restarting DPC

Rediff.com17 Nov 2003

The Supreme Court on Monday sought the response of key shareholders in Dabhol Power Corporation -- subsidiaries of GE and Bechtel -- on restarting the litigation-embroiled plant

Indian Bank on acquisition mode

Indian Bank on acquisition mode

Rediff.com29 Nov 2004

SC to hear DPC plea on MERC

SC to hear DPC plea on MERC

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

The Supreme Court on Monday admitted an appeal filed by Enron promoted Dabhol Power Corporation challenging a Bombay high court order

Major power failure in Delhi

Major power failure in Delhi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2002

Hisar-Dadri and Hissar-Bawana transmission lines tripped causing problems in transmission of electricity from Badarpur thermal and Indraprastha gas power plants.

Rape: SC upholds life term for godman

Rape: SC upholds life term for godman

Rediff.com5 Apr 2005

Swamy Premananda of Tiruchirapally, Tamil Nadu, was accused of raping 13 women and murdering a person in his ashram.

Is ICICI's Chanda Kochhar on her way out?

Is ICICI's Chanda Kochhar on her way out?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The ICICI board, which consists 12 members, is divided on whether Kochhar should be on leave during the internal enquiry

Indian Bank's remittance service for NRIs

Indian Bank's remittance service for NRIs

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

Indian Bank on Tuesday launched IndRemit, an online money transfer service that allows Non-Resident Indians in the United States to make online money remittance to India.

Death sentence for Veerappan men

Death sentence for Veerappan men

Rediff.com29 Jan 2004

A Division Bench of Justice Y K Sabharwal and Justice B N Agrawal dismissed the convicts' appeals against the special TADA court's order.

HC rejects Pendse's plea

HC rejects Pendse's plea

Rediff.com12 Aug 2004

The Delhi high court on Thursday rejected the plea of former managing director of Tata Finance Ltd, D S Pendse, for lifting six months stipulation for completing the trial in a case relating to violation of Securities and Exchange Board of India norm

SC rejects bail plea of Naroda Patiya accused

SC rejects bail plea of Naroda Patiya accused

Rediff.com2 Aug 2004

Shashikant, an alleged local leader of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal, was one among the 46 accused named in three FIRs lodged at the Naroda Patiya police station in 2002 in connection with the the post-Godhra riots in Gujarat.

Not aware of husband's dealings with Videocon, says Kochhar in 30-page reply to Sebi

Not aware of husband's dealings with Videocon, says Kochhar in 30-page reply to Sebi

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

The regulator will now call Chanda and ICICI Bank's representatives for a personal hearing as part of adjudication proceedings launched against them.

Rousing homecoming welcome for 'son of the soil' Modi

Rousing homecoming welcome for 'son of the soil' Modi

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a roadshow in Vadnagar, his birthplace, in Mehsana district as he arrived on the second day of his visit to Gujarat

SC initiative to restart DPC hits roadblock

SC initiative to restart DPC hits roadblock

Rediff.com17 Dec 2003

The power plant of DPC is likely to remain idle for some more time as the Supreme Court's initiative to restart it met a roadblock with key shareholders of DPC -- subsidiaries of GE and Bechtel -- refusing to submit to the court's jurisdiction.

SC refers 'Hindu' case to 5-judge bench

SC refers 'Hindu' case to 5-judge bench

Rediff.com8 Dec 2003

It also extended its interim order staying the arrest warrants issued against the journalists.

Violence in Maharashtra town; 3 hurt

Violence in Maharashtra town; 3 hurt

Rediff.com23 Nov 2003

Police opened fire in Taroda area of Nanded town after miscreants set some shops afire.

12 Biharis killed in Assam

12 Biharis killed in Assam

Rediff.com22 Nov 2003

The incident has come just when there were reports of cooling off of violent clashes between local Assamese and Bihari migrants.

SC refuses to stay HC order on UP districts

SC refuses to stay HC order on UP districts

Rediff.com4 Jun 2004

The Supreme Court order is considered to be a setback to state Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav who had scrapped nine districts and commissioner divisions created during 1995-97 by Mayawati government.

SC stays Rajya Sabha elections

SC stays Rajya Sabha elections

Rediff.com4 Jun 2004

It also made the EC a party to a petition filed by former Rajya Sabha member Kuldeep Nayar challenging recent amendments to the election procedure.

Why RSS' labour wing will boycott PM's speech

Why RSS' labour wing will boycott PM's speech

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

Calling the Budget 2018 'anti-labour', the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh will observe February 20 as a 'black day'.

SC upholds validity of DTAC

SC upholds validity of DTAC

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

Noting the benefits of Double Taxation Avoidance Convention between India and Mauritius, the SC recently said the recommendations of JPC for incorporating built-in safeguards in the treaty to check tax evasion was for the Parliament to take note of.

Court nod for split of law firm Amarchan Mangaldas between brothers

Court nod for split of law firm Amarchan Mangaldas between brothers

Rediff.com6 May 2015

The mediation between the warring co-managing partners of India's largest law firm Amarchand Mangaldas, brothers Cyril and Shardul Shroff, was accepted by the Bombay high court on Wednesday. According to the terms of the arbitral award, the brothers have agreed to 'split and bifurcate into separate entities independently carrying on the profession of law'.

Essar Oil gets SC nod for Jamnagar project

Essar Oil gets SC nod for Jamnagar project

Rediff.com19 Jan 2004

In a boost to Essar group, the Supreme Court on Monday allowed it to go ahead with its Rs 10,000 crore (Rs 100 billion) oil refinery project at Jamnagar in Gujarat.

Will the Election Commission censure BJP leader?

Will the Election Commission censure BJP leader?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The Election Commission sent a notice to Mangal Prabhat Lodha, the BJP's Mumbai chief. This is probably because a leading newspaper highlighted his utterances on its front page.

Evidence can be recorded via video conference: SC

Evidence can be recorded via video conference: SC

Rediff.com2 Apr 2003

This will be specially helpful when people involved in the case live abroad.

Srikrishna panel suggests changes in RTI Act

Srikrishna panel suggests changes in RTI Act

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

The panel said data protection law is designed to limit the processing of personal data to legitimate reasons and adds there is a conflict between transparency and privacy.

SC stays trial proceedings against Jaya

SC stays trial proceedings against Jaya

Rediff.com28 Feb 2003

The trial in the Rs 66 crore disproportionate assets case was stayed on a petition accusing the prosecution of being under the influence of the Tamil Nadu government headed by J Jayalalithaa.

Indian Bank float likely by Aug/Sep

Indian Bank float likely by Aug/Sep

Rediff.com28 Apr 2004

SC clears Tata's housing project in Goa

SC clears Tata's housing project in Goa

Rediff.com17 Sep 2003

The Supreme Court cleared a multi-crore luxury housing project being constructed by Tata Housing Development Corporation Ltd in Goa and set aside a Mumbai high court order directing demolition of the complex as it was being built in green areas.