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Meat ban fever spreads across 3 states

Meat ban fever spreads across 3 states

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

The fever of banning meat spread on Thursday with such directives being issued in Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir and Ahmedabad.

Should the Bhima Koregaon 16 be left to die?

Should the Bhima Koregaon 16 be left to die?

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Do Uddhav Thackeray, Aditya Thackeray, Sanjay Raut, and Sharad Pawar want the deaths of the Bhima Koregaon accused to be associated with their regime? asks Jyoti Punwani.

How the Supreme Court bowled Srinivasan and the BCCI!

How the Supreme Court bowled Srinivasan and the BCCI!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

The Supreme Court on Thursday finally set the ball rolling for one of the biggest shake-ups in Indian cricket by barring president-in-exile Narayanswami Srinivasan from contesting the next elections of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, citing his conflict of interest.

'I fully support Sonu Nigam'

'I fully support Sonu Nigam'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

'Noise pollution is a health issue, it is not a religious issue.'

HC issues show cause notice to Navy chief

HC issues show cause notice to Navy chief

Rediff.com16 Oct 2010

The Bombay High Court on Friday, issued a show cause notice to the Union Defence Secretary and the Chief of Naval Staff on a contempt petition which alleges that the Navy did not follow the assurance given to the court last year in a matter related to service rules.

Probe how celebs procured anti-Covid drugs: HC to Maha govt

Probe how celebs procured anti-Covid drugs: HC to Maha govt

Rediff.com27 May 2021

The Bombay high court on Thursday directed the Maharashtra government to investigate how celebrities and politicians procured anti-COVID-19 drugs and injections to help those in need when the same were available only in scarce quantities across the country.

CBI, not NCB, should probe drugs case: Rhea to HC

CBI, not NCB, should probe drugs case: Rhea to HC

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Their counsel Satish Maneshinde told the HC that the drugs case, in which Rhea and Showik are accused and currently in jail, should have been transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), probing Rajput's death, by the NCB.

Judicially inappropriate speech

Judicially inappropriate speech

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Supreme Court advises temperance in criticising judges who make bona fide errors, says M J Antony

HC allows sale of meat in Mumbai on Sep 17

HC allows sale of meat in Mumbai on Sep 17

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

The Bombay high court on Monday stayed the controversial ban on sale of meat in Mumbai on September 17, but refused to interfere with the bar on animal slaughter on that day.

HC dismisses Chavan's plea to delete his name from Adarsh scam

HC dismisses Chavan's plea to delete his name from Adarsh scam

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

In a blow to former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, the Bombay high court on Wednesday dismissed his appeal

Maha ex-minister Deshmukh sent to CBI custody till April 11 in graft case

Maha ex-minister Deshmukh sent to CBI custody till April 11 in graft case

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

While seeking his remand, the central probe agency had sought the court's permission to take the accused to its head office in New Delhi for interrogation via "scientific techniques".

Patanjali noodles now in the soup over product approvals

Patanjali noodles now in the soup over product approvals

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

The FSSAI said Patanjali noodles, from the stable of entities owned by yoga guru Ramdev, had not been approved.

Sebi at odds with R-Power over energy arm merger

Sebi at odds with R-Power over energy arm merger

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

Reliance Power is at odds with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) over the restructuring process involving its fully-owned subsidiary, Reliance Clean Power.

CJI raises concern over judiciary infra in presence of Law minister

CJI raises concern over judiciary infra in presence of Law minister

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

"We are faced with certain hard facts like several courts do not have proper facilities. Some courts function out of dilapidated buildings. Judicial infrastructure is important for improving access to justice," he said.

Irrigation scam cases closed; not linked to Pawar, says official

Irrigation scam cases closed; not linked to Pawar, says official

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

The ACB's clarification came after the Congress claimed Ajit Pawar was "exonerated" in lieu of his support to the Bharatiya Janata Party in forming a government two days ago.

No objection to general use of Mumbai local trains: Maha to HC

No objection to general use of Mumbai local trains: Maha to HC

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Presently only persons working in essential services are permitted to use the local trains that are running in limited numbers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

SBI tags Mallya, his 2 firms as wilful defaulters

SBI tags Mallya, his 2 firms as wilful defaulters

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

Tag for defaults on nearly Rs 7,000 cr loans to long-grounded Kingfisher Airlines

Let's Not Forget Father Stan Swamy!

Let's Not Forget Father Stan Swamy!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

The tributes to Fr Stan by his associates and his co-accused (which were read out) provided a clue to why his death continues to touch so many.

When Munna Bhai Was In Jail

When Munna Bhai Was In Jail

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

A day before the event, I learnt from an old Mumbai crime branch informant that a group of gangsters were planning to serve breakfast to the prisoners at Balgandharva Rangmandir prior to the show.

Vodafone case: Govt yet to take call on appeal against HC order

Vodafone case: Govt yet to take call on appeal against HC order

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

The I-T department had said Vodafone India under-priced shares in a rights issue to its parent. The tax demand was for the two financial years ended March 2011.

Thackeray stays Aarey metro carshed work

Thackeray stays Aarey metro carshed work

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Thackeray said not a single tree leaf will be cut till further developments.

And so the Sheena Bora murder trial gets a new twist

And so the Sheena Bora murder trial gets a new twist

Rediff.com8 May 2017

'Not only will Peter, Indrani, Sanjeev be making twice monthly trips to the sessions court for many years, so will their family, their lawyers and the journalists covering the case, becoming almost like bittersweet friends, as large portions of their lives play out there.'

Yasin Bhatkal blows up German Bakery blast probe

Yasin Bhatkal blows up German Bakery blast probe

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Confessions by Indian Mujahideen operative Yasin Bhatkal negate the Maharashtra ATS theory that convict Mirza Himayat Baig played a role in the Pune attack. Vicky Nanjappa reports

SC rejects Purohit's plea for SIT probe into his 'abduction, torture'

SC rejects Purohit's plea for SIT probe into his 'abduction, torture'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The bench, however, granted Purohit the liberty to raise his contentions before the trial court and said it is not expressing any opinion on his petition.

Buying property? Please read this!

Buying property? Please read this!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Before buying property, please carefully study the agreement with the builder, advises Sanjay Kumar Singh.

PIL against Sanjay Dutt's Thursday release

PIL against Sanjay Dutt's Thursday release

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Barring any last-minute hitches, Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, convicted in 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts case, will be a free man on Thursday when he walks out of Pune's Yerawada jail after he was granted remission in his five-year sentence.

Malegaon: Was caught in political crossfire, Purohit tells SC

Malegaon: Was caught in political crossfire, Purohit tells SC

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

He said he's languishing in jail for nine years without even charges being framed against him.

Pune family holds up Navi Mumbai airport's takeoff

Pune family holds up Navi Mumbai airport's takeoff

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

CIDCO moves Supreme Court against Rs 1,200 cr compensation order for land parcel

Is excessive media reporting affecting justice, HC asks Centre

Is excessive media reporting affecting justice, HC asks Centre

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

The Bombay high court on Thursday asked the Union government to clarify whether "excessive" reportage by the press on an ongoing investigation amounted to interference in the administration of justice under the Contempt of Courts Act.

Only those denied access know how it rankles

Only those denied access know how it rankles

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Could the Haji Ali dargah verdict be the beginning of the end of all social discrimination -- against women, against Dalits, the low castes and the caste-less, asks Durba Dhyani.

In Maharashtra, projects worth trillions stuck in pipeline

In Maharashtra, projects worth trillions stuck in pipeline

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Around 576,000 housing units, worth Rs 4.64 trillion, are delayed in seven major cities of the country

COVID-19 surge: More states opt for lockdown-like curbs

COVID-19 surge: More states opt for lockdown-like curbs

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

The Centre stressed that the next three weeks will be critical for the country reeling from the worst health crisis as it announced a series of measures to shore up medical infrastructure and supplies and scale up vaccination.

'We are in kalyug where rakshasas rule'

'We are in kalyug where rakshasas rule'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

'The forces of good are on the run.' 'But dark times also challenge people to fight.' 'I believe Indians will rise against these dark times.'

Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi: A rebel with a cause

Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi: A rebel with a cause

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Having declared democracy in danger at a famous press conference in January, the newly sworn-in chief justice's stint of 1 year and 44 days will be keenly watched for what he does to defend this ideal

Why outside food is giving 'indigestion' to multiplexes

Why outside food is giving 'indigestion' to multiplexes

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

In a competitive market, pricing is the management's business. The consumer has so many choices -- single screens, multiplexes, TV, online streaming or DVDs. Nothing forces him to go to a multiplex. Nor are films an essential commodity where prices have to be regulated, says Vanita Kohli Khandekar.

FinMin may drop retro tax law to end Voda row

FinMin may drop retro tax law to end Voda row

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Vodafone's long-pending tax dispute with the government might be heading for a resolution, with the finance ministry considering changing the Income-Tax Act's retrospective amendment and taxing indirect transfer of assets prospectively from 2012, the year the law was clarified.

The Collegium has not entirely freed judges from dependence on the government

The Collegium has not entirely freed judges from dependence on the government

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

'There is one weapon in the government's armoury which impacts the independence of the judiciary, and which has not been affected by the collegium system.' 'It is post-retirement employment with the government. 'This is because some judges -- but not all -- are offered post-retirement employment by the government, and it has often been feared that judges close to retirement might decide cases so as to please the government in order to get a favourable post-retirement position,' says Abhinav Chandrachud.

Maha HM Anil Deshmukh quits, likely to challenge CBI order

Maha HM Anil Deshmukh quits, likely to challenge CBI order

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh resigned on Monday after the Bombay high court ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the allegations of extortion against him by former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh.

'One Waze cannot shame Mumbai police'

'One Waze cannot shame Mumbai police'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

'If a politician asks the policeman to do something which is not correct, then why blame the politician?' 'If you do it, then you are equally liable.'

Mumbai-Karnataka region to be renamed as Kittur Karnataka

Mumbai-Karnataka region to be renamed as Kittur Karnataka

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

The Karnataka Cabinet on Monday decided to rechristen 'Mumbai-Karnataka' region consisting of seven districts as 'Kittur Karnataka.'