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SC asks Republic to approach Bombay HC in TRP scam case

SC asks Republic to approach Bombay HC in TRP scam case

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

The Mumbai police has registered a case in the TRP scam and summoned Republic TV's chief financial officer S Sundaram for investigation.

Lesbian couple accused of stealing girl child gets bail

Lesbian couple accused of stealing girl child gets bail

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The Bombay High Court granted bail to a lesbian couple, arrested for allegedly kidnapping a five-year-old girl, noting that at worst it can be said they undertook an illegal approach to fulfill their desire to have a child. The court acknowledged the couple's desire to have a child and their inability to do so biologically, stating that they would now also be unable to adopt a minor child. The couple had been in jail for eight months. The FIR against the couple was registered in March this year on a complaint by the child's parents in suburban Mumbai. The couple allegedly paid Rs 9,000 to the other accused in the case for arranging the child.

Woman resembling Sheena Bora seen at Guwahati airport: Indrani to court

Woman resembling Sheena Bora seen at Guwahati airport: Indrani to court

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

The court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to file its response to Mukerjea's plea.

Judge who gave 'skin to skin contact' verdict under POCSO act resigns

Judge who gave 'skin to skin contact' verdict under POCSO act resigns

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Bombay high court judge Justice Pushpa Ganediwala, who faced flak over a series of judgments that were deemed as controversial for the interpretation of what constitutes as 'sexual assault' under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, has resigned.

HC gives clean chit to police in death of Salman home firing accused

HC gives clean chit to police in death of Salman home firing accused

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Prithviraj Chavan said there seems to be nothing amiss about the death.

Hanuman Chalisa row: HC refuses to quash FIR against Rana couple

Hanuman Chalisa row: HC refuses to quash FIR against Rana couple

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The couple had approached the HC seeking that the FIR registered against them by the Khar police in Mumbai on the charge of deterring a police officer from discharging her official duties be quashed.

BCCI is a 'shop', rules Supreme Court

BCCI is a 'shop', rules Supreme Court

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

The activities of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are commercial in nature and can be termed as a 'shop' for the purposes of attracting the provisions of the Employees State Insurance Act, the Supreme Court has said.

HC notice issued to Prithvi Shaw!

HC notice issued to Prithvi Shaw!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

The Bombay High Court issued a notice to India and Delhi Capitals cricketer Rishabh Pant and the Mumbai police.

Provide details of burnt properties, SC tells Manipur govt

Provide details of burnt properties, SC tells Manipur govt

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

The top court asked the state government to spell out details of its actions taken against the culprits and the encroachers.

2 months interim bail for Jet Air founder Naresh Goyal

2 months interim bail for Jet Air founder Naresh Goyal

Rediff.com6 May 2024

The Bombay high court on Monday granted interim bail for two months on medical grounds to Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal, who has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case. A single bench of Justice N J Jamadar said Goyal shall pay a surety of Rs 1 lakh and not leave Mumbai without prior permission from the trial court. "The applicant (Goyal) shall be released on interim bail for a period of two months. He shall abide by all conditions imposed," the bench said.

Malegaon blast: BJP's Pragya Singh Thakur appears before trial court

Malegaon blast: BJP's Pragya Singh Thakur appears before trial court

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The ATS official was cross-examined by Thakur's lawyer during the day's proceedings.

Educate boys on gender equality: HC on Badlapur abuse

Educate boys on gender equality: HC on Badlapur abuse

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

The court suggested setting up a committee to study the issue and recommend rules and guidelines to be followed in schools to avoid such incidents.

Bombay HC grants advance bail to ACP in rape case

Bombay HC grants advance bail to ACP in rape case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

The Bombay high court on Monday granted anticipatory bail to rape accused ACP Anil Mahabole, observing that prima facie no case was made out for even registration of an FIR against him.

Bombay HC to hear IPCL merger petition on June 8

Bombay HC to hear IPCL merger petition on June 8

Rediff.com21 May 2007

The Bombay high court will on June 8 hear a petition filed by Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries seeking the court's nod for the merger of IPCL with itself.

Badlapur case: No Maharashtra bandh today, top MVA leaders take to streets

Badlapur case: No Maharashtra bandh today, top MVA leaders take to streets

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

In a veiled attack on CM Shinde, Thackeray said the 'Kansa Mama', a reference to a character in Mahabharat, is busy getting rakhis tied on his wrists and asked when he will get justice for the nieces.

Tata CSR Money May Go To Ratan Trust

Tata CSR Money May Go To Ratan Trust

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

As the Ratan Tata Endowment Foundation and Trust are new entities, the continuous CSR fund flows from Tata Sons will help it undertake new projects.

Bombay HC refuses to stay release of Ghajini

Bombay HC refuses to stay release of Ghajini

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

Aamir Khan's Ghajini will release in theatres on schedule on December 25, as the Bombay High Court refused to stay its release. The hearing has been adjourned until December 26.

NDPS court grants bail to 2 accused in cruise ship drug bust case

NDPS court grants bail to 2 accused in cruise ship drug bust case

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

A special NDPS Act court in Mumbai on Tuesday granted bail to two persons arrested in a drug seizure case in which Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan is one of the accused.

Bombay HC dismisses petition against Hazare

Bombay HC dismisses petition against Hazare

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Refusing to grant any relief, the Bombay high court on Friday dismissed a public interest litigation filed by a Pune-based activist seeking investigations into Anna Hazare's Hind Swaraj Trust.

Navlakha owes Rs 1.64 cr towards house arrest security: NIA in SC

Navlakha owes Rs 1.64 cr towards house arrest security: NIA in SC

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Senior advocate Nitya Ramakrishnan, appearing for Navlakha, contested the figure of Rs 1.64 crore saying the agency's calculation of the amount payable was wrong and contrary to the relevant rules.

Bombay HC reprieve for Rajasthan Royals

Bombay HC reprieve for Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Justice S J Vazaifdar dismissed an appeal filed by the BCCI challenging the stay granted by the arbitrator and permitted Rajasthan Royals to participate in the IPL-4 auction that is to be held on January 8 and 9.

SC rejects Lt Col Purohit's discharge plea in Malegaon blast case

SC rejects Lt Col Purohit's discharge plea in Malegaon blast case

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court has junked a plea filed by Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit seeking discharge in the 2008 Malegaon blast case.

BMW hit-and-run case: HC refuses to release Mihir Shah

BMW hit-and-run case: HC refuses to release Mihir Shah

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The Bombay High Court has refused to release Mihir Shah, the main accused in a BMW hit-and-run case, on the grounds of "illegal" arrest. Shah, the son of a former Shiv Sena leader, and his driver had filed petitions in the HC claiming they have been illegally detained. The court dismissed the petitions, stating that the police had not informed them the grounds of their arrest at the time, which was in violation of the law. Both Shah and his driver are presently in judicial custody.

Pune Porsche crash teen submits 300-word essay on road safety

Pune Porsche crash teen submits 300-word essay on road safety

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

The 17-year-old minor allegedly involved in the Pune Porsche car crash that killed two techies has submitted a 300-word essay on road safety complying with the bail conditions of the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB), an official said on Friday.

ICICI Bank's board gave sanction to prosecute Chanda Kochhar: CBI tells court

ICICI Bank's board gave sanction to prosecute Chanda Kochhar: CBI tells court

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday told a special court here that it received a sanction from the ICICI Bank's board to prosecute Chanda Kochhar, the former CEO and MD of the bank, in connection with a case of alleged cheating and irregularities in loans sanctioned by the bank to Videocon Group companies. The probe agency, represented by special public prosecutor A Limosin, told the court that the board of ICICI Bank in a resolution passed on April 22 this year gave its sanction to the prosecution (against Kochhar), accepting that there seemed to be quid pro-quo.

SC relaxes norms for appointing consumer court presidents, members

SC relaxes norms for appointing consumer court presidents, members

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday said lawyers and professionals with 10 years of experience will be eligible for appointment as president and member of the state consumer commission and district forums.

Abu Salem moves Bombay HC, fears threat to life from CBI

Abu Salem moves Bombay HC, fears threat to life from CBI

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

The Bombay high court on Thursday issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation, seeking reply to a petition filed by extradited gangster Abu Salem, which expresses fear that he would be killed or implicated in a false case by the Indian authorities.

Sushant case: Look out circulars against Rhea quashed

Sushant case: Look out circulars against Rhea quashed

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The Bombay high court on Thursday quashed the Look Out Circulars (LOCs) issued against Rhea Chakraborty, her brother and father by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with its probe into the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

CJI Lalit recommends Justice Chandrachud's name as his successor

CJI Lalit recommends Justice Chandrachud's name as his successor

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

He would have a tenure of two years and is due to retire on November 10, 2024.

'Digital Arrest?' Don't Panic!

'Digital Arrest?' Don't Panic!

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Targets should avoid panicking and hang up. 'Disconnecting stops the scammers from building psychological pressure.'

SC stays premature release of Arun Gawli in murder case

SC stays premature release of Arun Gawli in murder case

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed till further orders the premature release of gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli, who is serving life imprisonment in a murder case.

Bombay HC rejects MNS plea to hold Shivaji Park rally

Bombay HC rejects MNS plea to hold Shivaji Park rally

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

In a blow to the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's apparent attempt to score brownie points over its arch rival Shiv Sena, the Bombay high court on Friday refused to grant permission to the Raj Thackeray-led party to hold a public meeting at Shivaji Park in central Mumbai.

Ex-BrahMos engineer gets lifer for leaking info to ISI

Ex-BrahMos engineer gets lifer for leaking info to ISI

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

The Nagpur district court on Monday handed life imprisonment to former BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd engineer Nishant Agarwal under the Official Secrets Act for spying for Pakistan's intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

Got Excess Funds in Bank Accounts?

Got Excess Funds in Bank Accounts?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Keeping surplus money in a bank account has become perilous, alerts Harsh Roongta.

Bombay HC quashes Eknath Shinde's stay on coop bank recruitment

Bombay HC quashes Eknath Shinde's stay on coop bank recruitment

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The Nagpur bench of the Bombay high court has quashed the decision of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to stay the recruitment process of a co-operative bank, noting that the CM has no powers to review or modify the calls taken by the minister concerned.

Aryan Khan moves HC after NDPS court rejects bail plea

Aryan Khan moves HC after NDPS court rejects bail plea

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Aryan Khan, the son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, approached the Bombay High Court on Wednesday, seeking bail in connection with the case of seizure of banned drugs aboard a cruise ship off the Mumbai coast.

Shinde jibe: HC protects Kamra from arrest, reserves order on FIR plea

Shinde jibe: HC protects Kamra from arrest, reserves order on FIR plea

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

The Bombay High Court has reserved its order on comedian Kunal Kamra's petition seeking the quashing of an FIR registered against him for allegedly making defamatory remarks against Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The court also granted Kamra interim protection from arrest.

'Supreme Court judgment has far reaching consequences'

'Supreme Court judgment has far reaching consequences'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

'Notwithstanding the seriousness of the allegations made, every accused had a right to a speedy trial and the court had to take into account long periods of incarceration without trial as an additional consideration for grant of bail.'

Bombay HC to hear PIL seeking cancelling of IPL 2021

Bombay HC to hear PIL seeking cancelling of IPL 2021

Rediff.com4 May 2021

The Bombay High Court will hear, on Thursday, the PIL seeking direction to Board of Control for Cricket in India to cancel or postpone IPL 2021 due to the current COVID-19 situation in the country.

'Unconstitutional': HC formally strikes down govt's fact checking unit

'Unconstitutional': HC formally strikes down govt's fact checking unit

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

On September 20, a single bench of Justice A S Chandurkar held that the amended rules being vague and broad had the potential of causing a chilling effect not only on an individual, but also on the social media intermediary.