News for 'bombay high court ruling'

LIC to move SC over policy trading issue

LIC to move SC over policy trading issue

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

The Life Insurance Corporation of India will soon file a special leave petition before the Supreme Court to prevent trading in life insurance policies.

First bail granted in Antilia bomb scare case

First bail granted in Antilia bomb scare case

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Mumbai on Saturday granted bail to Naresh Gaur, a cricket bookie, arrested for his alleged role in the Antilia bomb scare and businessman Mansukh Hiran murder case but stayed the order after the prosecution prayed that they wanted to challenge it before a higher court.

SC paves way for reopening of dance bars in Maharashtra

SC paves way for reopening of dance bars in Maharashtra

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

The court allowed tips to performers but disallowed showering of currency on them.

Striking MSRTC employees protest outside Sharad Pawar's house

Striking MSRTC employees protest outside Sharad Pawar's house

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Pawar's daughter and Lok Sabha member Supriya Sule tried to placate the protesters outside the house, saying she was ready to talk to them but she must ensure first that her parents who were inside were safe.

Compensation for land acquired for bullet train project not taxable: HC

Compensation for land acquired for bullet train project not taxable: HC

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The court directed the NHSRCL to file a correction statement within a month to the effect that the TDS deducted by it while paying the compensation amount to Patil was not liable to be deducted.

Return Of 'Committed Judiciary' Or Judicial Over-Reach?

Return Of 'Committed Judiciary' Or Judicial Over-Reach?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Vice President Dhankar's and Law Minister Rijuju's recent interventions have the danger of destabilising the Constitutional equilibrium, cautions N Sathiya Moorthy.

HC dismisses Vodafone's petition against I-T dept

HC dismisses Vodafone's petition against I-T dept

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

The Bombay high court, in a very significant ruling on Wednesday, dismissed telecom major Vodafone International's petition challenging the Income Tax department's show cause notice for payment of capital gains tax of around $2 billion.

Absence from work without leave is misconduct: HC

Absence from work without leave is misconduct: HC

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

A person who is in the habit of remaining absent without prior sanction of leave and remains absent for a long period of more than 10 days without leave or intimation, is not somebody who is devoted to duty or maintains integrity. The petitioner's conduct needs to be tested on this anvil, the judges said.

After Shingnapur, women attempt to enter Kolhapur temple

After Shingnapur, women attempt to enter Kolhapur temple

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Following the controversy regarding allowing women into the core area of Shani temple at Shingnapur in Maharashtra, a row erupted on Monday at another famous shrine in the state, the Goddess Mahalaxmi temple in Kolhapur, over the same issue.

Maha assembly passes bill to ban dance performances in hotels

Maha assembly passes bill to ban dance performances in hotels

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Maharashtra assembly on Friday passed a Bill to extend the ban on dance performances at high-end hotels and other public premises, bringing to end a protracted legal battle of the government over the issue which had generated a heated debate on moral policing.

Breather for Salman after court grants 2-day interim bail

Breather for Salman after court grants 2-day interim bail

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Bollywood Actor Salman Khan suffered a second setback on Wednesday when the Bombay high court rejected his bail plea following his conviction and sentencing in the 2002 hit-and-run case earlier in the day.

'BCCI acted as per rules while suspending RCA'

'BCCI acted as per rules while suspending RCA'

Rediff.com7 May 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday said it acted as per its rules and regulations while suspending the Rajasthan Cricket Association just after former Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi was declared elected president of the state cricket body.

Antilia bomb scare: HC denies bail to ex-cop Sharma, pulls up NIA over probe

Antilia bomb scare: HC denies bail to ex-cop Sharma, pulls up NIA over probe

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The agency has not done an "in- depth" investigation, it said.

Republic TV's Arnab Goswami spends night at jail

Republic TV's Arnab Goswami spends night at jail

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

On Wednesday night, Goswami was taken for medical examination at a state-run hospital in the coastal town, the official said. After the medical exam, he was taken to Alibaug Nagar Parishad School, which is designated as a COVID-19 centre of the Alibaug prison, and he spent the night there, the official said.

SC sets aside Thackeray's conviction

SC sets aside Thackeray's conviction

Rediff.com29 Nov 2004

The Bombay high court had sentenced the Sena chief to years' imprisonment in a contempt case.

HC to hear Vodafone case from March 10

HC to hear Vodafone case from March 10

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

Bombay High Court will hear Vodafone Essar's case on tax for 10 working hours from March 10.

'Judges are not free of fear'

'Judges are not free of fear'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

'Judges have families; they have their future to worry about.' 'In an atmosphere of fear, the judges are constantly under some kind of psychological pressure.' 'I have seen this is happening across the board in the country today.'

India's tax regime and the Vodafone problem

India's tax regime and the Vodafone problem

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

The manner in which India has allowed the rule of law to be subverted for over eight years is tragic, notes former additional solicitor general of India Bishwajit Bhattacharyya.

SC starts hearing of two-decade old 'Hindutva' ruling

SC starts hearing of two-decade old 'Hindutva' ruling

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court on Tuesday commenced hearing to revisit its two-decade-old 'Hindutva' judgement for an authoritative pronouncement on electoral law categorising misuse of religion for electoral gains as "corrupt practice".

No privacy for terrorists: Govt on linking Aadhaar with social media

No privacy for terrorists: Govt on linking Aadhaar with social media

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

The top court also asked the Centre to submit its report in January on the notification of rules by which social media misuse can be checked and liability could be fastened on intermediaries to decrypt messages.

HC allows Shiv Sena to hold Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park

HC allows Shiv Sena to hold Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

The Bombay high court on Friday allowed Shiv Sena to hold its annual Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park in central Mumbai on October 22 in Mumbai subject to certain conditions, including adherence to noise pollution rules.

Balaji files HC appeal for Kyunki

Balaji files HC appeal for Kyunki

Rediff.com6 Nov 2008

Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, the cult serial by Ekta Kapoor, is supposed to end tonight, but the courtroom drama is not over. Balaji, the producer, has filed an appeal against single judge's order.

Demand for probe in Loya death case bid to target 'one man': Maha to SC

Demand for probe in Loya death case bid to target 'one man': Maha to SC

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

It said the idea behind these petitions was to keep the 'pot boiling' against this individual and urged the apex court not to order an investigation which will create doubts about judges and the judiciary.

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar backs cutting of trees at Aarey forest

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar backs cutting of trees at Aarey forest

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

Prakash Javadekar said the forest cover in the national capital has increased since then and public transport system has also improved.

Jarange calls off fast, to march on Mumbai if Maratha quota not given in 2 months

Jarange calls off fast, to march on Mumbai if Maratha quota not given in 2 months

Rediff.com3 Nov 2023

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange on Thursday ended his nine-day-old indefinite fast, but warned of a bigger agitation if no action was taken in two months on giving reservation benefits to the community.

Former BCCI chief Manohar, ruling group in war of words

Former BCCI chief Manohar, ruling group in war of words

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president and eminent lawyer Shashank Manohar was engaged in a proxy war of words with BCCI secretary Sanjay Patel over Tamil Nadu strongman N Srinivasan clinging to the hot seat in the world's richest cricket body.

Want to save LTCG on property sale?

Want to save LTCG on property sale?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

'To save the LTCG, it's always better that the owner of the property that was sold also becomes the title holder in the new one.'

SC bars foreign law cos, advocates from practising in India

SC bars foreign law cos, advocates from practising in India

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

The apex court, however, said foreign lawyers could not be barred from coming to India and conduct international commercial arbitration proceedings.

SC seeks govt records on decision to block BBC's Modi docu, hearing in April

SC seeks govt records on decision to block BBC's Modi docu, hearing in April

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

The apex court also directed the Centre to produce original records relating to take down order.

Ex-DU Prof Saibaba acquitted after spending 8 yrs in 'Anda Cell'

Ex-DU Prof Saibaba acquitted after spending 8 yrs in 'Anda Cell'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

The SC, however, rejected NIA's request for immediate stay to the order.

HC orders demolition of Adarsh building

HC orders demolition of Adarsh building

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

t also stayed the order for 12 weeks to enable Adarsh Housing Society to file an appeal in the Supreme Court.

Hockey India to hold elections on August 5

Hockey India to hold elections on August 5

Rediff.com31 Jul 2010

Armed with a Supreme Court ruling, Hockey India announced that it will hold its much-awaited elections, postponed four times in the past for various reasons, here on August 5.

Send Sanjay Dutt to jail if you think we broke rules: Maharashtra govt to HC

Send Sanjay Dutt to jail if you think we broke rules: Maharashtra govt to HC

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

The Bombay high Court on Thursday asked the Maharashtra government how actor Sanjay Dutt was granted parole and furlough in quick succession and within two months of surrendering to serve his five-year sentence in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case.

KochharGate: A Litmus Test For CBI

KochharGate: A Litmus Test For CBI

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

In Chanda's defence, one can always say, why would the Videocon Group take care of her husband as a quid pro quo to get a loan? After all, the group has taken money from the entire banking industry and ICICI Bank's share in the pie is not even 10 per cent. So, if it had a quid pro quo with Chanda to get the money, it must have had similar arrangements with other banks, too. If this is not the case, one must accept that it had got money from all banks, including ICICI, without any under-the-table conditions, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

SC cancels HC order granting furlough to Asaram's son Narayan Sai

SC cancels HC order granting furlough to Asaram's son Narayan Sai

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside the order of the Gujarat high court granting 14-day furlough to rape convict Narayan Sai, son of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu.

RIL can't be forced to sell subsidised gas to ADAG

RIL can't be forced to sell subsidised gas to ADAG

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

Justice Anoop V Mohta, delivering the final verdict in the gas supply row between RIL and Reliance Natural Resources Limited, asked the two companies to decide on a new gas price, as the rate of $2.34 per mBtu agreed in the family de-merger agreement had already been rejected by the government.

Maha exonerates Mumbai ex-top cop Param Bir Singh, revokes suspension

Maha exonerates Mumbai ex-top cop Param Bir Singh, revokes suspension

Rediff.com12 May 2023

At least four FIRs related to extortion were registered against Singh in Mumbai and adjoining Thane.

MCA requests for Tendulkar's 200th Test, BCCI says yet to decide

MCA requests for Tendulkar's 200th Test, BCCI says yet to decide

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has formally requested the BCCI to allot the second and final Test between India and the West Indies to the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai so that Sachin Tendulkar could play his milestone 200th Test in front of his home crowd.

Arnab fails to get relief from HC, files for bail in lower court

Arnab fails to get relief from HC, files for bail in lower court

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

The sessions court will continue hearing the revision application on Tuesday, special public prosecutor Pradip Gharat said. Goswami's lawyer Parkar said after the revision plea is heard, the court will take up the bail plea for hearing.

Maha govt bats for women's entry in Haji Ali dargah

Maha govt bats for women's entry in Haji Ali dargah

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Maharashtra government on Tuesday favoured entry of women in the sanctum sanctorum of the renowned Haji Ali Dargah in Mumbai.