News for 'contempt petition'

No coercive action against Facebook India VP till Oct 15: SC

No coercive action against Facebook India VP till Oct 15: SC

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Following the order, the Peace and Harmony Committee of the Delhi Assembly deferred its proceedings, and said it would notify the further course of action and the next date of sitting in due course of time.

Lodha panel rejects BCCI request of deferring key meeting

Lodha panel rejects BCCI request of deferring key meeting

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court appointed Justice Lodha panel, on Monday, declined the request of Indian cricket board to defer the scheduled meeting on implementation of reforms within the next six months.

PIL against TN CM's remarks on judiciary

PIL against TN CM's remarks on judiciary

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

The comments gave a false picture to the public that a government could not be questioned or found fault with whatever it did, the petition said.

EC rejects bias charges in Jaya case

EC rejects bias charges in Jaya case

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

On a petition for disqualification against another SP leader, Amar Singh, Chief Election Commissioner B B Tandon told reporters that a notice would be sent to him soon. \n

FB row: Tharoor, BJP MP seek privilege notices against each other

FB row: Tharoor, BJP MP seek privilege notices against each other

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

In his letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Tharoor took strong objection to Dubey's remarks on Twitter that 'the Chairman of Standing Committee does not have the authority to do anything without discussion of the agenda with its members'.

Army chief to protest defence ministry treatment of ex-servicemen

Army chief to protest defence ministry treatment of ex-servicemen

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

On the eve of Army Day, Army Chief General Bikram Singh says he will raise this issue with the Rajya Raksha Mantri, Jitendra Singh, who oversees the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, reports Ajai Shukla.

BJP's Meenakshi Lekhi sues Rahul over Rafale remarks

BJP's Meenakshi Lekhi sues Rahul over Rafale remarks

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

The BJP MP in her plea alleged that Gandhi has attributed his personal remarks to the top court and tried to create prejudice.

Is there no law left in country? Angry SC lets fly at babu, telcos in AGR case

Is there no law left in country? Angry SC lets fly at babu, telcos in AGR case

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the managing directors and directors of telcos and other firms to explain why contempt action be not taken against them for non-compliance of its order to pay adjusted gross revenue (AGR) of Rs 1.47 lakh crore to the department of telecommunications.

Former Chhattisgarh CM's son Amit Jogi arrested

Former Chhattisgarh CM's son Amit Jogi arrested

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

The arrest was made following a police complaint lodged against him by Sameera Paikra, the BJP candidate from Marwahi constituency in the 2013 state assembly polls.

Activist seeks probe into axing of Aarey trees at night

Activist seeks probe into axing of Aarey trees at night

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Professor Avkash Jadhav, head of the history department at St Xavier's College and trustee of the city-based KAASH Foundation, said a Special Investigation Team should be set up to inspect the site where trees were cut and ascertain the actual damage done.

Judges bribery case: SC dismisses plea for SIT probe

Judges bribery case: SC dismisses plea for SIT probe

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

The apex court said such a plea has raised unnecessary doubts over the integrity of judges.

SC agrees to hear plea against lawyers who said they beat up Kanhaiya

SC agrees to hear plea against lawyers who said they beat up Kanhaiya

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Advocate Prashant Bhushan said the three lawyers who were allegedly involved in violence at Patiala House Court Complex on February 15 and 17 had conceded in a sting operation aired by some news channels that they had beaten up the JNUSU president.

Govt nominates ex-CJI Gogoi to Rajya Sabha

Govt nominates ex-CJI Gogoi to Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

He will be the first former Chief Justice of India to be nominated to Rajya Sabha. Former Chief Justice Ranganath Misra was also a Rajya Sabha member but he was elected on a Congress party ticket.

'Save my grand-daughter from the Taliban'

'Save my grand-daughter from the Taliban'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'They must be hiding somewhere in a country where the Taliban would not even spare a 4-year-old girl.'

Lives have to be saved, ban industrial use of oxygen now: HC

Lives have to be saved, ban industrial use of oxygen now: HC

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

The Delhi high court on Tuesday said that economic interests cannot override human lives and in view of various hospitals in the national capital running low on oxygen, the Centre should immediately implement the ban on industrial use of oxygen instead of waiting till April 22.

SC ticks off 3 chief secretaries

SC ticks off 3 chief secretaries

Rediff.com28 Oct 2003

The chief secretaries of Andhra Pradesh, Haryana and Tamil Nadu for failing to file their responses to a petition alleging noncompliance of an SC order.

6 days after SC order for arrest of Karnan, police on wild goose chase

6 days after SC order for arrest of Karnan, police on wild goose chase

Rediff.com15 May 2017

The 61-year-old has proved to be as elusive as he has been brash, defying the Supreme Court and passing his own judgments against his peers.

Gen V K Singh tenders unconditional apology to SC

Gen V K Singh tenders unconditional apology to SC

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Former Army Chief V K Singh on Monday tendered an "unconditional apology" to the Supreme Court for making certain remarks on its order on his age row, saying he had no intention to bring disrepute to the institution and judges, who are like "demigods".

AI pilots oppose secret ballot for recognising trade unions

AI pilots oppose secret ballot for recognising trade unions

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The national carrier currently has 15 recognised trade unions.

Welcome criticism of judgment but not motives: SC tells VK Singh

Welcome criticism of judgment but not motives: SC tells VK Singh

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Former Army Chief V K Singh was on Wednesday rapped by the Supreme Court for allegedly making contemptuous remarks on its order on his age row, saying one cannot be allowed to "scandalise" the court and attribute motive to its verdict.

SC rejects Vodafone's offer to pay Rs 2500 cr by today

SC rejects Vodafone's offer to pay Rs 2500 cr by today

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra declined to accept the proposal given by senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Vodafone, after he mentioned the matter. Rohatgi said they are willing to pay Rs 2,500 crore today (Monday) and another Rs 1,000 crore by Friday but no coercive action be taken against the company. He urged the bank guarantee deposited with the government by Vodafone should also not be encashed.

Rahul, Cong must apologise: BJP on Rafale verdict

Rahul, Cong must apologise: BJP on Rafale verdict

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

BJP leaders also took a dig at the former Congress president after the apex court asked him to be careful in future while closing a plea for contempt case against him for wrongly attributing certain comments on the Rafale deal to it.

Lawyers' profession reached to 'most worst condition, only aim to fill pockets': HC judge

Lawyers' profession reached to 'most worst condition, only aim to fill pockets': HC judge

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

"A person who not even passed eighth standard got an MA degree through open university and became advocate and even started an association" the judge observed.

Why NGOs fear the Modi govt

Why NGOs fear the Modi govt

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

'It is especially discouraging for young people in the development sector. I've noticed that many of them are actively considering other career options to escape this atmosphere.' Geetanjali Krishna reports.

Below 18? You can't be part of Dahi Handi any more

Below 18? You can't be part of Dahi Handi any more

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that youth below 18 years of age cannot participate in the Dahi Handi ritual, part of the Janmashtami festival, in Maharashtra and the height of the human pyramid for it cannot exceed 20 feet, a limit fixed by the Bombay High Court.

SC bars K'taka speaker from taking decision on rebel MLAs till July 16

SC bars K'taka speaker from taking decision on rebel MLAs till July 16

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy alleged in the Supreme Court that the top court's order on the resignations of the rebel Congress-Janat Dal-Secular MLAs was passed without issuing a notice to the state assembly speaker.

Centre will focus on ring fencing Aadhaar

Centre will focus on ring fencing Aadhaar

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

The government would have to assure the Supreme Court that collection of biometric data under Aadhaar does not violate privacy.

Kanhaiya says videos 'doctored'

Kanhaiya says videos 'doctored'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union President Kanhaiya Kumar, arrested in a sedition case, says he is a victim of conspiracy and falsely implicated by 'fabricating' evidence.

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.

Justice Ranjan Gogoi retires as CJI

Justice Ranjan Gogoi retires as CJI

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Justice Gogoi's tenure as judge and as CJI was marked by some controversies and personal allegations but that never came in his way of his judicial work that was reflected in the last few days when benches headed by him delivered some path-breaking judgments.

Maharashtra sedition order put on hold by Bombay high court

Maharashtra sedition order put on hold by Bombay high court

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

The state government said the order got lost in translation and promised to bring a revised version.

The 85 year old fighting Tamil Nadu's killer hoardings

The 85 year old fighting Tamil Nadu's killer hoardings

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

'After people died when banners fell on them, I decided to file a case to make it a law to prevent people from doing this.' 'Till today, I have filed 150 cases against this menace.'

Plea against Subrata Roy in 2G case maintainable: SC

Plea against Subrata Roy in 2G case maintainable: SC

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

A bench of Justice G S Singhvi and K S Radhakrishnan also issued notice to Roy and his two employees, who were working with his news channel, seeking their response on why probe be not initiated against them.

Tata-Airasia deal clearance 'illegal': BJP's Swamy to HC

Tata-Airasia deal clearance 'illegal': BJP's Swamy to HC

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

However, this was subject to conditions like substantial ownership and effective control of the airline being vested in Indian nationals.

Search for wanted Goa politician Pacheco reaches defence minister's doorsteps

Search for wanted Goa politician Pacheco reaches defence minister's doorsteps

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

A court in Goa capital Panaji on Wednesday issued a warrant to search Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's official residence in Delhi to trace former Goa minister Francisco 'Miccky' Pacheco who is reported to be absconding for a fortnight since his conviction in a 2006 assault case.

Supreme Court slams Srinivasan for attending BCCI meet

Supreme Court slams Srinivasan for attending BCCI meet

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed unhappiness over Narayanswami Srinivasan's participation in a Board of Control for Cricket in India meeting in Chennai on February 8.

Prima facie sedition case against Hardik, says Gujarat HC

Prima facie sedition case against Hardik, says Gujarat HC

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Gujarat high court on Tuesday said there is prima facie case of sedition against Patel quota agitation leader Hardik Patel, while refusing to quash the FIR filed against him in Surat.

SC bars govt from taking action against ED officer probing 2G scam

SC bars govt from taking action against ED officer probing 2G scam

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

The court's direction came after Singh alleged conspiracy over filing of "frivolous anonymous complaints" against him with the revenue secretary saying these were being entertained by the ED.

SC adopts new roster system, CJI to hear all PILs

SC adopts new roster system, CJI to hear all PILs

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

A roster of the work for fresh cases notified under the order of the chief justice of India will come into effect from February 5 till further orders.

JNU moves HC against students; Police file FIRs

JNU moves HC against students; Police file FIRs

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Hundreds of JNU students rocked the national capital on Monday, bringing several parts of the city to a halt.