News for 'court summons'

IndiGo CEO, COO likely to be summoned by DGCA on Wednesday

IndiGo CEO, COO likely to be summoned by DGCA on Wednesday

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation-appointed panel investigating the flight disruptions at IndiGo is likely to summon the airline's CEO Pieter Elbers and Chief Operating Officer Isidre Porqueras on Wednesday as part of the ongoing probe, according to a source on Monday.

Delhi court summons Congress's Karnataka chief in money-laundering case

Delhi court summons Congress's Karnataka chief in money-laundering case

Rediff.com31 May 2022

A Delhi court on Tuesday summoned Congress leader D K Shivakumar and others in a money laundering case lodged against him in 2018 after taking cognisance of the charge sheet.

Pak news channel gets notice for airing Indian content on Asha Bhosle's death

Pak news channel gets notice for airing Indian content on Asha Bhosle's death

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Pakistan's media regulatory authority, PEMRA, has issued a show-cause notice to GeoNews for allegedly violating a ban on Indian content by airing Indian songs and visuals while reporting on the death of legendary singer Asha Bhosle.

UK-Based Doctor Claims FIR is Attempt to Criminalise Political Speech

UK-Based Doctor Claims FIR is Attempt to Criminalise Political Speech

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

A UK-based doctor, Sangram Patil, is challenging an FIR filed against him in India for alleged objectionable remarks against BJP leaders, claiming it's an attempt to criminalise political speech and dissent.

Justice Varma withdraws from inquiry for his impeachment

Justice Varma withdraws from inquiry for his impeachment

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma has resigned, effectively halting impeachment proceedings initiated against him by the Lok Sabha following corruption allegations.

ED Revisits Partha Chatterjee's Home in School Jobs Scam Investigation

ED Revisits Partha Chatterjee's Home in School Jobs Scam Investigation

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Enforcement Directorate officials conducted a raid at the Kolkata residence of former West Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee in connection with the ongoing school jobs recruitment scam investigation.

CBI summons actor-politician Vijay in Karur stampede case

CBI summons actor-politician Vijay in Karur stampede case

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The CBI took over the case from an SIT following a Supreme Court order, and the investigating agency has been gathering evidence relating to the stampede that occurred during a political meeting addressed by Vijay on September 27 in Karur, Tamil Nadu. The incident had left 41 dead and more than 60 injured.

Badshah Joins Investigation Over 'Tateeree' Lyrics, Look Out Circular Withdrawn

Badshah Joins Investigation Over 'Tateeree' Lyrics, Look Out Circular Withdrawn

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Rapper Badshah is under investigation regarding alleged objectionable content in his music video 'Tateeree'. The Punjab and Haryana High Court was informed that Badshah joined the investigation in Panchkula and that the Look Out Circular issued against him has been withdrawn.

Of course, I am upset; truth will prevail: Manmohan on court summons

Of course, I am upset; truth will prevail: Manmohan on court summons

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Manmohan said he will get a chance to put forward his case with all the facts and expressed confidence that the truth will prevail.

INX Media: Delhi court summons Chidambaram, son Karti

INX Media: Delhi court summons Chidambaram, son Karti

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

A Delhi court Wednesday issued summons to former Union minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti in the INX Media money-laundering case on taking cognisance of the charge sheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against them.

MP court summons Zuckerberg over a complaint

MP court summons Zuckerberg over a complaint

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

In the suit, Rai said Facebook had stopped midway his paid advertisement campaign aimed at promoting his portal.

Kolkata Businessman Arrested For Money Laundering: What It Means

Kolkata Businessman Arrested For Money Laundering: What It Means

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Jay Kamdar, a Kolkata businessman, for alleged money laundering. The ED claims Kamdar had close ties with police officers and misused his influence in land-related matters. The investigation is linked to an alleged criminal syndicate led by Biswajit Podder.

Kolkata Businessman Arrested In Money Laundering Investigation

Kolkata Businessman Arrested In Money Laundering Investigation

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate arrested a Kolkata-based businessman, Kamdar, after conducting searches against him and a Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner as part of a money laundering probe linked to an alleged criminal syndicate in West Bengal.

Court summons Digvijaya in Gadkari defamation case

Court summons Digvijaya in Gadkari defamation case

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh was on Saturday summoned by a Delhi court to face trial in a criminal defamation case lodged against him by Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari.

Lokayukta court summons Sadananda Gowda, wife

Lokayukta court summons Sadananda Gowda, wife

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

The Lokayukta court on Tuesday issued summons to former Karnataka Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda, his wife and another person on a complaint alleging illegal construction on government land and allotment of site to them under discretionary quota when they already possessed land.

Kerala Government Accused Of Deceiving Public Over Landslide Township

Kerala Government Accused Of Deceiving Public Over Landslide Township

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Kerala's Leader of Opposition, V D Satheesan, has accused the state government of inaugurating a township for 2024 landslide victims in Wayanad to mislead the public, citing issues with the construction and timing of the inauguration.

SC takes up case over ED summoning senior lawyers

SC takes up case over ED summoning senior lawyers

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court has initiated a suo motu case regarding investigation agencies summoning lawyers and will examine if they can be put to notice. The action follows the Enforcement Directorate summoning senior lawyers, which was condemned by bar associations.

Court summons Raj Thackeray over hate speeches

Court summons Raj Thackeray over hate speeches

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

A Delhi court on Thursday issued summons against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray for his alleged hate speeches against north Indians and instigating violence against them on various occasions.Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Manish Yaduvanshi directed that a summons be issued against Raj Thackeray for September 28.

Court summons Sena chief Bal Thackeray

Court summons Sena chief Bal Thackeray

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

A Mumbai court has issued summons to Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray and executive editor of party mouthpiece Saamna Sanjay Raut asking the duo to appear on August 3 in response to a case filed against them for publishing news which allegedly incited

Pak anti-terror court summons 7 witnesses in 26/11 case

Pak anti-terror court summons 7 witnesses in 26/11 case

Rediff.com20 May 2015

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court holding the trial of the seven Mumbai attack accused, including mastermind Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, on Wednesday summoned seven witnesses for the next hearing after the case record was finally submitted to it.

CBI court summons Kalyan Singh in Babri demolition case

CBI court summons Kalyan Singh in Babri demolition case

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

The court is conducting the trial of accused persons, including BJP leaders L K Advani, M M Joshi, Uma Bharti and others.

New Criminal Laws Set Timelines for Faster Trials: Centre Tells Parliament

New Criminal Laws Set Timelines for Faster Trials: Centre Tells Parliament

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The Centre has informed the Lok Sabha that the new criminal laws introduce specific timelines for various stages of investigation and trial to ensure faster and fair resolution of cases.

Bihar court summons Sonia over Durga poster

Bihar court summons Sonia over Durga poster

Rediff.com22 May 2008

The Muzaffarpur court had on April 16 issued a notice to the Congress president on a petition alleging that that she had hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus by her alleged portrayal as 'Goddess Durga' in a poster at the party's Muradabad office in Uttar Pradesh.

ED Intensifies Coal Scam Probe with Raids on I-PAC Executives

ED Intensifies Coal Scam Probe with Raids on I-PAC Executives

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on executives of political consultancy firm I-PAC and others in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged coal scam in West Bengal.

SC halts execution in 2024 Madhya Pradesh child sexual assault and murder case

SC halts execution in 2024 Madhya Pradesh child sexual assault and murder case

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court of India has stayed the execution of a man convicted of sexually assaulting and murdering a five-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh in 2024, pending further investigation and review of the case.

Kolkata court summons Tharoor over 'Hindu Pakistan' remark

Kolkata court summons Tharoor over 'Hindu Pakistan' remark

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

A case has been filed under Section 153A and 295A of the Indian Penal Code and Section 2 of The Prevention Of Insults To National Honour Act, 1971.

Mumbai trial: Pak court summons four witnesses

Mumbai trial: Pak court summons four witnesses

Rediff.com5 Nov 2011

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court conducting the trial of seven suspects charged in the Mumbai attacks case summoned four prosecution witnesses on Saturday to record their statements at the next hearing on November 19.

OSO controversy: Court summons SRK, Farha

OSO controversy: Court summons SRK, Farha

Rediff.com25 Nov 2008

A metropolitan magistrate on Tuesday issued notices to Shah Rukh Khan, wife Gauri and director Farah Khan, asking them to remain present in the court on February 22 in connection with an application moved by veteran actor Manoj Kumar.

Why Lawyers Are Unhappy With ED Summons

Why Lawyers Are Unhappy With ED Summons

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'In no way can an advocate be considered responsible for his or her client's actions.'

Defamation case: Delhi court summons Kejriwal

Defamation case: Delhi court summons Kejriwal

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Metropolitan Magistrate Gomati Manocha issued a summon for April 7 against Kejriwal on the complaint in which Gadkari had alleged that he was defamed by the Aam Aadmi Party leader, who had included his name in the party's list of "India's most corrupt".

Bihar court summons Sonia for 'insulting Hindus'

Bihar court summons Sonia for 'insulting Hindus'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2010

A Bihar court on Saturday summoned Congress President Sonia Gandhi to appear before it on July 29 in connection with a complaint alleging that her depiction in posters in Uttar Pradesh in 2007 as Goddess Durga was an "insult to Hindu religion."

Don't summon lawyers for giving legal advice to clients: SC

Don't summon lawyers for giving legal advice to clients: SC

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of probe agencies summoning lawyers for providing legal advice to clients under investigation, emphasising that lawyers should not be summoned merely for offering legal advice but can be if they are assisting in the crime. The court is considering guidelines to prevent investigative overreach and protect lawyer-client privilege.

Grabbing breasts, pulling pyjama string is rape attempt: SC sets aside HC order

Grabbing breasts, pulling pyjama string is rape attempt: SC sets aside HC order

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has overturned an Allahabad High Court order, ruling that grabbing of breasts and pulling the pyjama string amount to "attempt to rape".

Money laundering: Court summons Misa Bharti, husband

Money laundering: Court summons Misa Bharti, husband

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

The ED had on December 23 filed its final report against Bharti and her husband Shailesh Kumar through advocate Nitesh Rana.

Budget Session may be extended to increase Lok Sabha seats to 816

Budget Session may be extended to increase Lok Sabha seats to 816

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

The Indian Parliament is expected to extend its budget session to introduce a bill increasing Lok Sabha seats to 816, reserving 273 for women, and amending the women's reservation law.

Maharashtra Reunites Over 91,000 Missing Girls with Families

Maharashtra Reunites Over 91,000 Missing Girls with Families

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that over 91,000 missing girls have been traced and reunited with their families in the state over the past 13 years. Improvements in tracking mechanisms, police response, and criminal justice reforms have contributed to this success.

Relief for Gandhis as court rejects ED's National Herald chargesheet

Relief for Gandhis as court rejects ED's National Herald chargesheet

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The ED has accused Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, as well as late party leaders Motilal Vora and Oscar Fernandes, along with Suman Dubey, Sam Pitroda, and a private company, Young Indian, of conspiracy and money laundering.

Goa fire: No transit bail for Luthras as court cites serious charges

Goa fire: No transit bail for Luthras as court cites serious charges

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

A Delhi court rejected the transit anticipatory bail pleas of Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, where a fire killed 25 people. The court cited their evasion of legal processes as a reason for the denial.

Arms Act Case: Court summons Salman Khan

Arms Act Case: Court summons Salman Khan

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has been directed to appear in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate in Jodhpur on April 23 for recording of his statements in the Arms Act case in connection with the 1998 blackbuck poaching incident.