News for 'district-court'

US court asks ISRO arm Antrix to pay $1.2bn to Devas for cancelled deal

US court asks ISRO arm Antrix to pay $1.2bn to Devas for cancelled deal

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

A US court has asked Antrix Corporation, the commercial arm of Indian Space Research Organisation, to pay a compensation of USD 1.2 billion to a Bengaluru-based startup, Devas Multimedia, for cancelling a satellite deal in 2005.

US judge restores White House access for CNN's Jim Acosta

US judge restores White House access for CNN's Jim Acosta

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

'Let's go back to work,' Acosta told reporters after the US District court reinstated his White House press credentials.

US apex court denies Rajat Gupta's appeal against lifetime ban

US apex court denies Rajat Gupta's appeal against lifetime ban

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

The ruling by the Supreme Court was made in a parallel civil insider trading case brought against Gupta by federal regulator Securities and Exchange Commission.

Arnab to stay in jail as HC reserves his bail order

Arnab to stay in jail as HC reserves his bail order

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

A division bench of Justices S S Shinde and M S Karnik said they will pass the order at the earliest, without giving any date.

Retd cop-turned-lawyer faces heat over Tis Hazari clash

Retd cop-turned-lawyer faces heat over Tis Hazari clash

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

'Today, I saw the pictures of posters, asking me to clarify whether I am a lawyer or a police officer, being pasted on the main gate of my chamber'

Indian-origin techie charged with $10m COVID-19 relief fraud

Indian-origin techie charged with $10m COVID-19 relief fraud

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Shashank Rai, 30, allegedly sought millions of dollars in forgivable loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act from two different banks by claiming to have 250 employees earning wages when, in fact, no employee worked for his alleged business.

Identify lawyers indulging in hooliganism: Bar Council of India

Identify lawyers indulging in hooliganism: Bar Council of India

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra said in a letter that sparing such "rowdy elements" is tarnishing the image of the institution and it is the inaction and tolerance of bar bodies that encourage these advocates, which would ultimately result in "contempt proceedings by the high courts or Supreme Court".

Lawsuit filed against Trump's new H-1B visa rules

Lawsuit filed against Trump's new H-1B visa rules

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Several individuals and organisations, including the US Chambers of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's recent rules related to the H-1B visa, terming them "arbitrary" and "haphazard" regulations that will undermine high skilled immigration into America. Early this month, the Trump administration announced new restrictions on H-1B non-immigrant visa programme which it said is aimed at protecting American workers, restoring integrity and to better guarantee that H-1B petitions are approved only for qualified beneficiaries and petitioners, a move which is likely to affect thousands of Indian IT professionals.

Rajat Gupta should pay $13.9 mn penalty: SEC

Rajat Gupta should pay $13.9 mn penalty: SEC

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

US regulator SEC has asked an appeals court to affirm a district court's decision that India-born former Goldman Sachs director Rajat Gupta pay a $13.9 million penalty and be banned for life from serving as director of a public corporation.

Cairn, govt discuss LTCG tax and Vivad se Vishwas scheme

Cairn, govt discuss LTCG tax and Vivad se Vishwas scheme

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

During a series of hectic talks between Cairn Energy and the Indian government over the $1.2-billion arbitration award in favour of the former last week, a slew of options was proposed by the two sides, including computation of capital gains and participation in the Vivad se Vishwas (VsV) dispute resolution scheme. The government is likely to go ahead and appeal against the arbitration award by a Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague before March 21, indicated finance ministry officials. Cairn Energy Plc on Sunday said it was hopeful that an acceptable solution to its tax dispute with the Indian government could be found to avoid prolonging and exacerbating the 'negative issue' for all parties.

Halliburton fined $275,000 for anti-Muslim behaviour

Halliburton fined $275,000 for anti-Muslim behaviour

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

The Houston-based Halliburton, one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the energy industry with over 55,000 employees, has agreed to pay the amount and furnish significant relief to settle a national origin and religious discrimination lawsuit brought by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

Bihar shelter home: Brajesh Thakur sentenced to life imprisonment

Bihar shelter home: Brajesh Thakur sentenced to life imprisonment

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Additional Sessions Judge Saurabh Kulshreshtha sentenced Thakur to life imprisonment for remainder of his natural life.

'Virtual hearing of cases is an excellent development'

'Virtual hearing of cases is an excellent development'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

'Coupled with e-filing procedures it would really enhance the ability of the judiciary to provide speedier justice.'

Medha Patkar gets passport office notice; cries foul

Medha Patkar gets passport office notice; cries foul

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Miffed over the show-cause notice, the Narmada Bachao Andolan leader, a veteran of many agitations across the country, called it an attempt to target activists.

Bihar shelter home case: Charges framed against 21 accused

Bihar shelter home case: Charges framed against 21 accused

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

The offence carries punishment of minimum 10 years and maximum of life imprisonment.

'Going back to India would have ruined everything'

'Going back to India would have ruined everything'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

'As an international student, I am constantly living in fear.' 'You're always on guard as to what will happen next.'

Vishal Sikka named in lawsuit against IP-theft

Vishal Sikka named in lawsuit against IP-theft

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Sikka is considered to be the force behind SAP's analytics platform, HANA that had helped the company strengthen its position in the global market.

Harvard, MIT sue Trump administration over student visa row

Harvard, MIT sue Trump administration over student visa row

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The Trump administration announced those F-1 and M-1 (non-academic and vocational students) visa holders planning to take online classes only will not be allowed to remain in the United State.

Azam Khan, Muslims and UP Politics

Azam Khan, Muslims and UP Politics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

True, Azam Khan is being targeted rather disproportionately and also because of his Muslim identity. That must be protested and resisted. But to say that he is a big messiah, and his profit-making educational enterprise is an issue concerning all Muslims of India, is absolutely unjustified, assert Mohammad Sajjad and Md Mohammad Zeeshan Ahmad.

Vet rape-murder: Court to hear cops plea today

Vet rape-murder: Court to hear cops plea today

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The official said they would complete the probe in a time-bound manner.

US judge finds Mahindra Roxor violates Jeep's design

US judge finds Mahindra Roxor violates Jeep's design

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Mahindra & Mahindra on Friday said a judge of the US International Trade Commission has found that its off-road vehicle Roxor violated Fiat Chrysler Automobile's (FCA) Jeep 'trade dress' and recommended an exclusion order prohibiting import and sale of any already imported parts of the vehicle.

Suspended AAP leader, accused in IB staffer's murder, arrested

Suspended AAP leader, accused in IB staffer's murder, arrested

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Hussain has been booked in the murder case of the IB staffer in northeast Delhi amid violence over the new citizenship law last week.

US court rejects 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana's bail plea

US court rejects 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana's bail plea

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

Describing Rana as a flight risk, the US government opposed his release on bail, arguing that if he were to flee to Canada, he may escape the possibility of a death sentence in India.

From legal aid to offering food, locals step up in Delhi

From legal aid to offering food, locals step up in Delhi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Many good samaritans have volunteered to help the kin of those who have died in the riots in northeast Delhi.

Why ED is the best bet for Kochars to get out of mess

Why ED is the best bet for Kochars to get out of mess

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The agency's poor track record in convictions is the only light at the end of a rather long tunnel for the couple, observes Shyamal Majumdar.

Violence erupts outside Allahabad HC after cop guns down lawyer

Violence erupts outside Allahabad HC after cop guns down lawyer

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

An advocate was killed and another seriously injured when allegedly a police sub-inspector opened fire.

HC refuses to grant interim relief to Arnab Goswami

HC refuses to grant interim relief to Arnab Goswami

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Goswami was arrested on Wednesday morning by Raigad police from his residence at Lower Parel in Mumbai for allegedly abetting the suicide of architect and interior designer Anvay Naik, and was taken to the Alibaug police station in neighbouring Raigad district.

Terrorists snatch 5 rifles from policemen in J-K's Shopian

Terrorists snatch 5 rifles from policemen in J-K's Shopian

Rediff.com3 May 2017

The terrorists attacked the guard room of the court complex around 9 pm and snatched five self-loading rifles from the policemen posted there.

US court dismisses 1984 riots case against Sonia Gandhi

US court dismisses 1984 riots case against Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

An appeals court in New Delhi has affirmed a district judge's order to dismiss a human rights violation lawsuit filed against Congress president Sonia Gandhi by a Sikh group in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, ruling that the petition lacked merit.

Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal charged with rape

Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal charged with rape

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

The founder and former editor of Tehelka pleaded not guilty to the rape charge.

Protests, clashes break out after lawyer's murder in UP

Protests, clashes break out after lawyer's murder in UP

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Lawyers in UP went on flash strike to voice outrage over the killing of an advocate

Lawyer found dead near Tis Hazari court, advocates' protest in Delhi

Lawyer found dead near Tis Hazari court, advocates' protest in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

The police have arrested two men who worked at the eatery in this connection.

How the loan default case against Anil Ambani is unfolding

How the loan default case against Anil Ambani is unfolding

Rediff.com25 May 2020

The dispute between RCom and Chinese banks led by ICBC started after Anil Ambani led company defaulted on its loans to Indian as well as Chinese banks. A British court on May 22 asked Ambani to pay nearly $717 million to three Chinese banks within 21 days.

Rajat Gupta to fight legal battle to overturn conviction

Rajat Gupta to fight legal battle to overturn conviction

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Rajat Gupta was convicted in 2012 of passing confidential boardroom information to now jailed hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam.

What was my fault, asks Jamia student who lost partial vision

What was my fault, asks Jamia student who lost partial vision

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Mohammad Minhajuddin had come to Delhi last year with a dream of starting his law practice in the national capital, but on December 15 he lost vision in one eye allegedly in police action in the Jamia Millia Islamia library. Minhajuddin, an LLM student, now wants to go back to his hometown in Bihar after completing his studies as he says he doesn't even feel safe in his university campus anymore.

SC hearing on Tuesday on Jamia, AMU crackdown

SC hearing on Tuesday on Jamia, AMU crackdown

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

'If protests and violence and damage of public property will be there, we will not hear the matter'

NCLT stops DGCA from de-registering Jet aircraft

NCLT stops DGCA from de-registering Jet aircraft

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Weeks before shutting down operations on April 17, a logistics vendor had taken possession of a Jet aircraft--a Boeing 777--at the Amsterdam airport for non-payment of dues.

Chinmayanand granted bail in sexual abuse case

Chinmayanand granted bail in sexual abuse case

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Chinmayanand, whose trust runs the Shahjahanpur law college where the woman studied, was arrested on September 20 under section 376-C of the IPC, a charge short of rape.

US 'political virus' pushing bilateral ties to brink of 'new Cold War': China

US 'political virus' pushing bilateral ties to brink of 'new Cold War': China

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Chian it was open to international efforts to identify the source of the deadly virus.

Whistleblower case: Infosys audit panel found no 'financial impropriety'

Whistleblower case: Infosys audit panel found no 'financial impropriety'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

The company said the committee, headed by independent director D Sundaram and assisted by independent legal counsel Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, and PricewaterhouseCoopers, found that the "allegations are substantially without merit".