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Supreme Court refuses to stay its order on SC/ST Act

Supreme Court refuses to stay its order on SC/ST Act

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The apex court said it was only safeguarding the interest of innocents from being arrested.

'Not a great idea to come out with Sabarimala ordinance'

'Not a great idea to come out with Sabarimala ordinance'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

'This government has huge respect for the Supreme Court and when there is going to be a hearing on the review petition, it is appropriate to refrain from taking any action till then.'

Karti to be subjected to 3 more days of custodial interrogation

Karti to be subjected to 3 more days of custodial interrogation

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

His answer to every question was, "I am politically victimised", the CBI said.

Karti sent to CBI custody till March 6

Karti sent to CBI custody till March 6

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

No home food for Karti, medicines allowed only on prescription.

Cops can't probe private defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: SC

Cops can't probe private defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: SC

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Magistrates cannot ask the police to investigate a private criminal defamation complaint as it is the complainant who needs to prove the case, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said.

Gaya road rage: Rocky Yadav sent to 14-day custody, JD-U MLC suspended

Gaya road rage: Rocky Yadav sent to 14-day custody, JD-U MLC suspended

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Rocky was absconding since the death of Aditya Sachdeva, son of a Gaya businessman, allegedly due to bullet he had fired from his pistol at the car that had overtaken his SUV on the way to Gaya from Bodhgaya on Sunday night.

Supreme court upholds criminal defamation law

Supreme court upholds criminal defamation law

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The verdict was reserved on August 13 last year after bench of Justice Dipak Misra and Justice Prafulla C Pant heard the matter spread over a month.

Faulty hip implants: Centre to ask J&J to compensate victims

Faulty hip implants: Centre to ask J&J to compensate victims

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Once the patients are identified, the government will decide on the quantum of compensation in each case and then approach J&J for claim settlement.

Rajiv assassination case: Centre files review petition in SC

Rajiv assassination case: Centre files review petition in SC

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

The Centre on Thursday moved the Supreme Court, seeking a review of its judgment commuting the death sentence to life imprisonment of three convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, on the ground of delay in deciding their mercy plea.

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The cases reported on Wednesday include a couple and their two-year-old daughter in Rajasthan who had recently returned from Italy. The patients belong to Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu and had returned from Italy on March 8.

1986 moment: Will the seculars play it right this time?

1986 moment: Will the seculars play it right this time?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

'In the name of pluralism-secularism, the kind of politics that was pursued revealed to many that it was basically a favour to Muslim conservatism and communalism -- a politics of minority-ism, rather than of secularism.' 'This is how significant sections of Hindus have been made to loathe the very idea of Indian secularism by now,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

Anti-CAA protests continue across country, cops maintain vigil

Anti-CAA protests continue across country, cops maintain vigil

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

A large number of people took out a 'solidarity march' in South Delhi on Sunday in support of Jamia Millia Islamia students and those facing police action during protests against the contentious law.

Are private detectives prying on personal details?

Are private detectives prying on personal details?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Private detectives forge relations with policemen and unsuspecting people in telecom companies, as they have access to call data, says Sahil Makkar

13 killed, 200 injured as NE Delhi continues to burn over CAA

13 killed, 200 injured as NE Delhi continues to burn over CAA

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

A Delhi Police head constable, Ratan Lal, was among the nine killed in the violence that erupted on Monday over the amended citizenship law.

MJ Akbar to record statement in defamation case on October 31

MJ Akbar to record statement in defamation case on October 31

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Akbar's lawyer said that he had resigned from the post of minister of state for external affairs due to these allegations and this showed the extent of damage caused to his reputation.

Delhi: Constable among 4 killed in violent clashes over CAA, 50 injured

Delhi: Constable among 4 killed in violent clashes over CAA, 50 injured

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

The violence-affected areas witnessed several rounds of stone-pelting from pro and anti-CAA protesters. At least 11 police personnel, including DCP Shahdara and ACP (Gokalpuri) were injured. 2 CRPF personnel were also injured. All private and government schools in Northeast Delhi district will remain closed on Tuesday.

'It's strange CBI is asking for evidence after 4 years'

'It's strange CBI is asking for evidence after 4 years'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

'Why didn't the CBI ask for the evidence earlier?' 'Why has it suddenly becoming imminent.'

PDP wants Anantnag bypoll deferred as polling booths set ablaze

PDP wants Anantnag bypoll deferred as polling booths set ablaze

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

A government middle school in Shopian's Padarpora was set ablaze by unidentified people and on Sunday. The government high school in Pulwama was razed to the ground in a similar manner.

Kejriwal's role under scanner, SC slams police handling of AAP protest

Kejriwal's role under scanner, SC slams police handling of AAP protest

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

The petitioner has alleged that the dharna by Kejriwal and Bharti is a violation of law as they are holding constitutional posts and they cannot agitate on the streets against other constitutional authorities.

First death sentence, lifer awarded in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

First death sentence, lifer awarded in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The Delhi Police had closed this case in 1994 for want of evidence.

'Bishop Mulakkal must be removed from his post'

'Bishop Mulakkal must be removed from his post'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

'The problem is not lack of evidence, but the unholy alliance between political parties and church authorities.' 'If you are raising a voice against the priest, you and your family will suffer.'

How RPF is different from GRP

How RPF is different from GRP

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

There are significant differences in the scope, jurisdiction, functions and personnel requirements of RPF and GRP.

All that is wrong with the NDA's land bill

All that is wrong with the NDA's land bill

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Thus, the right to fair compensation and transparency in land acquisition, rehabilitation and resettlement (amendment) bill, 2015 as passed by the Lok Sabha still contains major lacuna's in regard to farmer's rights. It is best advised and hoped that the government will send the bill to the parliamentary standing committee for more changes and consultation.

The Women Who Made A Difference

The Women Who Made A Difference

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Sandeep Pandey salutes women who have contributed to social transformation in India after 1980.

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Anti-CAA stir: Alert across states; entry to Mangaluru restricted

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Prohibitory orders were imposed in Delhi and parts of Karnataka. Police kept tight vigil in Kerala. In Gujarat, 50 people were arrested for Thursday's violence.

'Dalits have realised BJP is not for them'

'Dalits have realised BJP is not for them'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

'If you look at the entire protest on April 2, you will find it was not only about the Atrocities Act dilution, but the accumulated anger of the Dalit community against the BJP over the last four years.'

Do you question a rape survivor?

Do you question a rape survivor?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

I am only suggesting greater sensitisation and understanding of adults' sexual and lifestyle choices, says Shekhar Gupta.

'Under BJP CBI has become Controlled Bureau of Investigation'

'Under BJP CBI has become Controlled Bureau of Investigation'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

'The government made a mess.' 'When there is a director, how can you have an in-charge director?' 'Then, they shifted all the 14 officers who were working on the Asthana case which has never happened in the history of the CBI.'

Beware! Now government can peep into your bedroom

Beware! Now government can peep into your bedroom

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

India does not have a stringent privacy or data protection Act.

Headley pardoned, made an approver in 26/11 case

Headley pardoned, made an approver in 26/11 case

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

A Mumbai court on Thursday pardoned Pakistani-American Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Headley, who had surveyed targets for the 26/11 attacks, and made him an approver in the case, a move that may unravel the conspiracy behind the brazen terror assault.

'Mobocracy' cannot be allowed to overrun law: SC on vigilantism

'Mobocracy' cannot be allowed to overrun law: SC on vigilantism

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The SC said that it was the duty of the state governments to ensue law and order in society.

Gulberg Society massacre: Lifer for 11 convicts

Gulberg Society massacre: Lifer for 11 convicts

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

The court said it has decided to award imprisonment for life without any time frame to the 11, who have been convicted for murder, while requesting the state not to use its power to remit the sentence after 14 years of imprisonment.

Sonia and Co rally to defend Manmohan

Sonia and Co rally to defend Manmohan

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Congress leaders led by Sonia Gandhi marched from the Congress headquarter in New Delhi to the residence of Manmohan Singh to express solidarity with the former prime minister, who has been summoned as accused by a court in a coal scam case.

Right to Privacy must be a Fundamental Right

Right to Privacy must be a Fundamental Right

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

In 1954, a bench of eight Supreme Court judges declared that the Constitution-makers did not recognise the Fundamental Right to Privacy. It is hoped that a larger bench as and when constituted will uphold the Right to Privacy as a Fundamental Right overruling the 1954 decision, says the distinguished lawyer, P P Rao.

Indrani's sharp eyes roamed the court...

Indrani's sharp eyes roamed the court...

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Indrani looked cheerful and upbeat and announced she had quite recovered from her wounds...

Where did the statement vanish?!

Where did the statement vanish?!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

The attempts to unearth the document started getting more and more frantic. The clerks began to flip pages of files full of documents, some hand written, some bearing thick seals or multiple stamps, some in Hindi, some in Marathi. Several junior lawyers joined in, perusing different files and dockets. But in spite of the best of efforts the document was not to be found.

Dera chief verdict: Security forces start evicting followers after HC rap

Dera chief verdict: Security forces start evicting followers after HC rap

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Gurmeet Ram Rahim also made an appeal to his followers to go back to their homes, a development which may come as a big relief to security personnel.

Show no mercy to Rajiv killers: Modi sarkar tells SC

Show no mercy to Rajiv killers: Modi sarkar tells SC

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Our former PM was killed by these people. What mercy is to be seen or shown, said the government to the SC.

Sheena Bora Trial: 'I will die soon if I don't get out of prison'

Sheena Bora Trial: 'I will die soon if I don't get out of prison'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

'I ask for bail in the name of justice.' 'Give me a chance to stay alive and see the trial till its end.'

'As a nation we don't learn lessons from our past'

'As a nation we don't learn lessons from our past'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

'Communal killings take place routinely in our country and yet we don't ever convict the offenders.' 'The riots of 1993 and 2002 would not have happened if justice was given to the 1984 Delhi riot victims.'