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Now, PIL on Sachin's Ferrari in Kerala high court

Now, PIL on Sachin's Ferrari in Kerala high court

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

The PIL by Non Resident Indian Sanu Joe Mathew against Rs 1.13 crore duty waiver follows similar such petitions in Delhi and Bombay high courts.

SC to hear case on Delhi coaching centre deaths on Monday

SC to hear case on Delhi coaching centre deaths on Monday

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

As per the cause list of October 21 uploaded on the apex court's website, a bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan is slated to hear the matter.

Karisma's kids' plaint: HC asks wife to disclose Sunjay Kapur's assets

Karisma's kids' plaint: HC asks wife to disclose Sunjay Kapur's assets

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

The Delhi High Court has directed Priya Kapur, wife of the late Sunjay Kapur, to disclose all his assets as of his death, following a challenge to his will by his children with Karisma Kapoor.

'Will look into this': CJI on SC's stray dogs order

'Will look into this': CJI on SC's stray dogs order

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Chief Justice of India assures to look into a plea regarding stray dogs after a previous order mandated relocation of strays in Delhi-NCR.

Ready to show Modi's degree to court, not strangers, DU tells HC

Ready to show Modi's degree to court, not strangers, DU tells HC

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Delhi University (DU) has informed the Delhi High Court that it is willing to show its records on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's degree to the court, but not disclose it to "strangers" under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The university's solicitor general, Tushar Mehta, argued that the "right to privacy" superseded the "right to know" in this case, and that allowing disclosure would expose the university to RTI applications for information about lakhs of its students. The court has reserved its verdict on the matter.

Court can direct UIDAI to share missing person's data with it: HC

Court can direct UIDAI to share missing person's data with it: HC

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The high court said in a habeas corpus case, there is a sense of urgency with which the court has to act as the missing person could be in danger and under such circumstances, the UIDAI can be directed to provide the data forthwith.

Woman leaving job for child care entitled to alimony: HC

Woman leaving job for child care entitled to alimony: HC

Rediff.com14 May 2025

The Delhi high court has held a woman leaving her job to take care of her child as a single parent wasn't voluntary desertion of work and she was entitled to alimony.

Why Educated Muslim Youth Join Terror Modules

Why Educated Muslim Youth Join Terror Modules

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Radical Islamist networks are deliberately targeting Muslim youths embedded within the country's professional and academic ecosystems, leveraging their skills, mobility, and digital reach to quietly strengthen operational capabilities. This trend highlights a dangerous evolution in terror recruitment -- one that exploits ideological faultlines, online echo chambers and transnational radical Islamist influences to attract individuals who outwardly embody India's modern and aspirational narrative, points out Dr Kanchan Lakshman.

Need to demarcate rape from consensual relation gone sour: HC

Need to demarcate rape from consensual relation gone sour: HC

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Acting on the man's bail plea, the court observed the case fell in the same genre in which the man and the woman developed "sexual proximity" in the same workplace, but after about a year, the relationship turned sour paving way for allegations of "force and rape".

Olympic-winner Lovlina forced out of boxing Nationals?

Olympic-winner Lovlina forced out of boxing Nationals?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Boxing Federation of India (BFI) President Ajay Singh alleged that boxers from the state of Assam, including Olympic bronze-winner Lovlina Borgohain, were being forced out of the National Championships by suspended BFI secretary general Hemanta Kalita.

Former HC judge acquitted in 'cash at door' case 17 yrs later

Former HC judge acquitted in 'cash at door' case 17 yrs later

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Seventeen years after the cash-at-judge's door case rocked the judiciary, a special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Chandigarh on Saturday acquitted former Punjab and Haryana high court judge Nirmal Yadav and four others in the matter.

Long wait ends! BFI set to elect new office-bearers

Long wait ends! BFI set to elect new office-bearers

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Months of uncertainty due to governance issues, turf wars and internal power struggles are set to end when the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) holds its much-delayed elections on Thursday.

'Justice Varma Must Be Impeached Or Resign'

'Justice Varma Must Be Impeached Or Resign'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

'If we stay silent now, we betray the very foundation of justice in this country.'

Govt approaches all parties to impeach cash row judge

Govt approaches all parties to impeach cash row judge

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday underlined the government's resolve to take all political parties on board in moving an impeachment motion against Justice Yashwant Varma, saying corruption in the judiciary cannot be approached through a 'political prism'.

ED raids premises of Dulquer Salmaan, Prithviraj in luxury car smuggling case

ED raids premises of Dulquer Salmaan, Prithviraj in luxury car smuggling case

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

The searches by the ED also covered certain vehicle owners, auto workshops, and traders in Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Kottayam and Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu).

VVIP chopper scam case: Christian Michel gets bail

VVIP chopper scam case: Christian Michel gets bail

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The Supreme Court has granted bail to alleged middleman Christian Michel James in the purported Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland case. James had been in custody for six years while the investigation was ongoing. The alleged scam relates to the purchase of 12 VVIP helicopters from AgustaWestland. James, a British national, was extradited from Dubai in December 2018.

Delhi govt seeks court warrant to hang Red Fort attack convict

Delhi govt seeks court warrant to hang Red Fort attack convict

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

The Delhi prisons department has written to a city court to issue a death warrant against the guilty in the 2000 Red Fort attack case, officials said on Monday.

SC quashes fine on Poonawalla for mocking Jain monk

SC quashes fine on Poonawalla for mocking Jain monk

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

The Supreme Court of India has quashed a fine imposed on political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla by the Punjab and Haryana High Court for mocking Jain monk Tarun Sagar. The top court criticized the high court for engaging in "moral policing" and imposing a fine despite acquitting Poonawalla. The high court had argued that the fine was necessary to deter others from mocking religious leaders. The Supreme Court disagreed, stating that courts should not be involved in moral policing.

HC stays release of 'Udaipur Files' movie amid pleas for permanent ban

HC stays release of 'Udaipur Files' movie amid pleas for permanent ban

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

The Delhi High Court has stayed the release of the movie 'Udaipur Files' amid concerns that it could promote communal disharmony. The court has directed petitioners to approach the central government with their grievances, and the stay will remain in effect until the government decides on the matter.

Be responsible!: SC raps MP minister over Col Sofiya slur

Be responsible!: SC raps MP minister over Col Sofiya slur

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Every word uttered by a minister has to be with a sense of responsibility at a time the country is undergoing "such a situation", the Supreme Court said on Thursday as it reprimanded Madhya Pradesh's Vijay Shah who is facing an FIR for his remarks targeting Col Sofiya Qureshi.

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Ex-Cong MP Sajjan Kumar gets life term

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Ex-Cong MP Sajjan Kumar gets life term

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Sajjan Kumar is currently lodged in Tihar jail.

Kejriwal moves HC for immediate release, but court says no urgent hearing

Kejriwal moves HC for immediate release, but court says no urgent hearing

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Sources in his Aam Aadmi Party said his legal team would request the high court to hear the matter urgently, preferably on Sunday.

SC quashes chargesheet against former Army officer in rape case

SC quashes chargesheet against former Army officer in rape case

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

The Supreme Court has quashed a chargesheet against a retired Army officer in an alleged rape case, calling it an "abuse of process of law". The court found that the complainant's testimony showed no offense and the FIR deserved to be quashed. The court also noted that the Delhi High Court erred in its decision of not quashing the chargesheet. The complainant, a woman, had filed multiple FIRs against different persons, allegedly blackmailing them for money. The court concluded that the former Army officer was a "victim of an unscrupulous abuser" of law whose modus operandi was to extort money by misusing the rape and molestation laws.

HC to hear MJ Akbar's plea against Priya Ramani acquittal on Sep 19

HC to hear MJ Akbar's plea against Priya Ramani acquittal on Sep 19

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

The Delhi High Court has postponed the hearing of former Union Minister MJ Akbar's appeal challenging the acquittal of journalist Priya Ramani in a criminal defamation case over her accusations of sexual harassment against him. The hearing has been adjourned to September 19 after Ramani's counsel sought an adjournment due to the unavailability of the senior lawyer arguing the case. Akbar had challenged the trial court's February 2021 order acquitting Ramani, arguing that the court erred in considering the case as a complaint for sexual harassment rather than defamation. The trial court had dismissed Akbar's defamation complaint and acquitted Ramani, saying no charges were proved against her.

Kejriwal will continue as Delhi CM: AAP after HC remarks

Kejriwal will continue as Delhi CM: AAP after HC remarks

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said that the decision that Kejriwal should continue to be the chief minister even after being jailed was that of the people of Delhi.

Is she a drug lord? SC asks police; grants bail to Puja Khedkar

Is she a drug lord? SC asks police; grants bail to Puja Khedkar

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Khedkar is accused of misrepresenting information in her application for the 2022 UPSC civil services examination for availing reservation benefits. She has refuted all the allegations against her.

Has Vijay Changed After Karur Stampede?

Has Vijay Changed After Karur Stampede?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Vijay, despite the loud message from his delayed arrival at the road-show/stampede venue, and more so his continued inaccessibility for fans-turned-cadres after graduating from a super-star to a political party leader with electoral ambitions, refuses to change. Or, so it seems, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Pollution Has Been Reduced To A Blame Game'

'Pollution Has Been Reduced To A Blame Game'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

'Most pollution boards across the country have unused funds. There is practically no reason why pollution should not be a political priority.'

Malaysia's IHH plans India expansion after Fortis open offer

Malaysia's IHH plans India expansion after Fortis open offer

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

After completion of its mandatory tender offer in Fortis Healthcare and Fortis Malar Hospitals, Malaysian health care giant IHH Healthcare is aiming to add 2,000 beds in a bid to double down on value creation in India. IHH, which is Asia's largest multinational private healthcare provider, currently has over 5,000 beds across a combined network of 35 hospitals and 11 states.

Can CBI Karur Stampede Probe Impact TN Polls?

Can CBI Karur Stampede Probe Impact TN Polls?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

If the TVK joins the NDA, there is every likelihood of the AIADMK winning an absolute majority in the 234 seat assembly and wanting to form a stand-alone government. In turn, it could mean that the BJP especially and the TVK equally so, will want to restrict the AIADMK's seat share closer to the cut-off figure, if only to ensure that EPS won't get the absolute majority that he desires (if the NDA won, that is) and will have to settle for a coalition government, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why Has Indigo Taken M&M To Court?

Why Has Indigo Taken M&M To Court?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

'This case is not a good example of intellectual property strategy for either sector.'

Capable women shouldn't ask for interim alimony: HC

Capable women shouldn't ask for interim alimony: HC

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

The Delhi High Court has ruled that qualified women with an earning capacity should not claim interim maintenance from their husbands, stating that the law does not promote idleness. The court dismissed a woman's plea for maintenance from her estranged husband, highlighting her education and potential to earn. The court encouraged her to actively seek employment, stating she had the capability to become self-sufficient.

Key takeaways from SC's modified order on stray dogs

Key takeaways from SC's modified order on stray dogs

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court on Friday modified its August 11 direction prohibiting release of stray dogs from pounds in Delhi-NCR and said the picked up canines should be sterilised, vaccinated and released back in the same area.

Brij Bhushan moves to Delhi HC, seeks quashing of FIR

Brij Bhushan moves to Delhi HC, seeks quashing of FIR

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Singh contended that the investigation was done in a biased manner as only the version of the victims, who were interested in taking revenge against him, was considered and the charge sheet was filed before the trial court without taking care of the falsehood of allegation.

Umar Khalid Granted 7 Days Bail

Umar Khalid Granted 7 Days Bail

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Khalid is currently in judicial custody in connection with a larger conspiracy case related to the 2020 North East Delhi violence.

Ramdev pledges no more Rooh Afza remarks, HC closes case

Ramdev pledges no more Rooh Afza remarks, HC closes case

Rediff.com9 May 2025

Yoga guru Ramdev has pledged not to pass any further disparaging remarks against Hamdard's Rooh Afza, leading the Delhi High Court to close a case filed by Hamdard National Foundation India against Ramdev and his Patanjali Foods Ltd. The court ordered the removal of controversial online content and accepted Ramdev's assurance to not make any further disparaging statements. Ramdev had previously made controversial remarks about Rooh Afza, claiming that the money earned from its sales was used to build madrasas and mosques. The court deemed his statements as 'indefensible' and 'shook its conscience'.

Delhi stampede: HC seeks Railways' response on limiting passengers

Delhi stampede: HC seeks Railways' response on limiting passengers

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

The Delhi high court on Wednesday asked the Railways to examine the fixing of maximum passengers and sale of platform tickets -- issues raised in a public interest litigation (PIL) over the recent stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station.

SC gives AAP time till June 15 to vacate Delhi office

SC gives AAP time till June 15 to vacate Delhi office

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The top court had earlier directed the Delhi government and the Registrar General of the Delhi high court to hold a meeting for removal of encroachment by AAP on the land allotted to the HC at Rouse Avenue.

'Why Would A Doctor Become A Suicide Bomber?'

'Why Would A Doctor Become A Suicide Bomber?'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

'Why would a highly qualified doctor with a promising future choose to wage war against his own country?'

SC grants bail to 8 convicts in Hashimpura massacre case

SC grants bail to 8 convicts in Hashimpura massacre case

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court of India granted bail to eight convicts in the 1987 Hashimpura massacre case. The case involved the killing of 38 people by personnel of the Provincial Armed Constabulary. The court considered the fact that the convicts have been incarcerated for over six years following the Delhi High Court's reversal of their acquittal by the trial court.