News for 'district-court'

What SC verdict on world's richest temple means

What SC verdict on world's richest temple means

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

'When you have a committee, there will not be any autocracy.' 'It means one person cannot take any decision on the temple.'

Ayodhya verdict: 1528 to 2019, a timeline of the case

Ayodhya verdict: 1528 to 2019, a timeline of the case

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Here is a timeline of the second-lengthiest case in the apex court history:

Once again! Preet Bharara opposes Rajat Gupta's plea

Once again! Preet Bharara opposes Rajat Gupta's plea

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Bharara has also asked the US Court of Appeals to deny 65-year-old Gupta's motion, filed earlier this month, that his bail be continued pending resolution of his petition for rehearing the insider trading case.

Terror attacks on Pak courts stalls 26/11 trial

Terror attacks on Pak courts stalls 26/11 trial

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Since March 3, when terrorists attacked the Pakistan district courts, in which 12 people, including an additional district and sessions judge, were killed in Islamabad, there has been no progress on the trial

Aurobindo Pharma embroiled in patent cases in the US

Aurobindo Pharma embroiled in patent cases in the US

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

According to the petition copies, Hospira has alleged that Aurobindo's Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) to make generic version of dexmedetomidine hydrochloride injection would infringe its patented drug Precedex.

US state sues China on coronavirus handling

US state sues China on coronavirus handling

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'The Chinese government lied to the world about the danger and contagious nature of COVID-19, silenced whistleblowers, and did little to stop the spread of the disease'

Abbott wins patent battle against Glenmark

Abbott wins patent battle against Glenmark

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

According to analysts, Glenmark will have to pay a penalty of $16 million, following the latest verdict.

Bihar shelter case: Reunite 8 girls with families, orders SC

Bihar shelter case: Reunite 8 girls with families, orders SC

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

It also directed the state government to assess the compensation liable to be paid to such victims under the scheme and submit a report to the court.

US court rejects Infosys plea for dismissal of discrimination suit

US court rejects Infosys plea for dismissal of discrimination suit

Rediff.com28 May 2015

The company has been at the centre of an outcry over visa abuse.

Adityanath vows swift justice in crimes against women

Adityanath vows swift justice in crimes against women

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Reacting to the Unnao case, which has grabbed national headlines, it has been decided that the state prosecution wpuld apprise the govt every month of the prospective hearing dates in such cases.

Obama's uncle appears in US court on drunken driving charge

Obama's uncle appears in US court on drunken driving charge

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

The uncle of United States President Barack Obama appeared in a Massachusetts district court on Thursday for a hearing on a drunken driving charge and was released on personal recognisance.

Amul Thapar on Trump's list for Supreme Court judge nominees

Amul Thapar on Trump's list for Supreme Court judge nominees

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

Thapar currently holds the position of US District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky.

Unnao rape: Delhi HC to record victim's statement at AIIMS

Unnao rape: Delhi HC to record victim's statement at AIIMS

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Special judge Dharmesh Sharma, who is conducting trial of the cases, shall record her testimony.

Ness Wadia's arrest: Did Britannia violate listing norms?

Ness Wadia's arrest: Did Britannia violate listing norms?

Rediff.com6 May 2019

According to Sebi's listing obligations and disclosure requirements, a company has to report any fraud, default by promoter or arrest of key managerial persons or promoters as it is a material event.

2 cops killed, 11 injured in predawn terror attacks

2 cops killed, 11 injured in predawn terror attacks

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

The slain policemen were identified as Ghulam Hassan and Ghulam Rasool. The injured personnel was taken to a hospital for treatment and his condition is stated to be stable, the official said.

Cops, lawyers clash at Tis Hazari Court; 17 cars vandalised

Cops, lawyers clash at Tis Hazari Court; 17 cars vandalised

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Lawyers alleged that two of their colleagues were injured, including one in police firing, but the police denied that it had opened fire.

Giriraj Singh surrenders in hate speech case, granted bail

Giriraj Singh surrenders in hate speech case, granted bail

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Giriraj Singh on Tuesday surrendered in a district court here and was later granted bail in a case of alleged hate speech lodged in Patna. Singh surrendered in the court of Judicial Magistrate Javed Alam who granted him bail after accepting his bail bond.

'Sinful to execute Nirbhaya convicts when...': Court

'Sinful to execute Nirbhaya convicts when...': Court

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

In its order, the high court was critical of the delay caused by the authorities in seeking issuance of death warrants for the convicts as also of the "delay tactics" adopted by the convicts.

Love Jihad must be declared ultra vires in 2021

Love Jihad must be declared ultra vires in 2021

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The most strident criticism of UP's anti-conversion ordinance has come from the judiciary with several retired Supreme Court and high court judges having described it as being violative of Article 14 (Right to Equality), 15 (Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion), 21 (Right to Life) and 25 (Freedom of conscience) of the Constitution, points out Rashme Sehgal.

Shivakumar case: HC raps ED over delay

Shivakumar case: HC raps ED over delay

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

"You cannot play hide and seek with the court," Justice Suresh Kait said.

US daily will get access to 26/11 sealed documents

US daily will get access to 26/11 sealed documents

Rediff.com25 May 2011

The District court conducting the Mumbai attack trial in the United States on Wednesday ordered that some of the over dozen sealed documents presented in the court as key evidences be made public.

Anonymous letter threatens more blasts in K'taka

Anonymous letter threatens more blasts in K'taka

Rediff.com22 Aug 2008

A letter threatening to blow up important installations in Karnataka before September 2 was sent to the district court in Bellary on Friday. The letter written in Hindi was sent to the administrative officer of the district court in Bellary, around 350 kilometres from Bangalore.

Former CJI Altamas Kabir passes away

Former CJI Altamas Kabir passes away

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

He was appointed as the 39th Chief Justice of India in 2012, a post he held for 292 days.

Gehlot clarifies after Pehlu Khan's sons chargesheeted for smuggling

Gehlot clarifies after Pehlu Khan's sons chargesheeted for smuggling

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Pehlu Khan's name was mentioned in the summary of the chargesheet.

Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew

Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

African-American George Floyd's death on May 25 has sparked civil unrest that has since spread nationwide.

Soccer star Ronaldo denies rape accusations in tweet

Soccer star Ronaldo denies rape accusations in tweet

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday denied rape allegations levelled against him, saying his conscience was clear and that he would calmly await the results of any investigation.

Reducing pendency of cases will be main priority for CJI-designate Gogoi

Reducing pendency of cases will be main priority for CJI-designate Gogoi

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

Justice Gogoi said he has a plan to deal with the backlog of cases and he will "unfold" it soon.

CBI visits IPS officers' mess, hotel in search for Rajeev Kumar

CBI visits IPS officers' mess, hotel in search for Rajeev Kumar

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

The cop, who is alleged to have suppressed crucial evidences required for preparing the final CBI chargesheet in the scam, has been evading the probe agency's summons to appear before it and his whereabouts are not known.

Kidnapping case used to jail Lashkar terrorist Lakhvi

Kidnapping case used to jail Lashkar terrorist Lakhvi

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

'The purpose is not to jail him for kidnapping,' a Pakistani security official told Rediff.com, 'But we cannot let him go. We have to keep him behind bars one way or another.'

Smriti Irani voyeur case: Fabindia's top executives join probe, appear before cops

Smriti Irani voyeur case: Fabindia's top executives join probe, appear before cops

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Fabindia's chief executive officer and managing director, on Friday appeared before Goa police to record their statements in connection with a voyeurism case.

Sports Shorts: Dutch Olympic athlete jailed for drug trafficking

Sports Shorts: Dutch Olympic athlete jailed for drug trafficking

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

Sponsors EA, Nike concerned about Ronaldo rape claims

Sponsors EA, Nike concerned about Ronaldo rape claims

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Nike has worked with Ronaldo since 2003 and in 2016 announced a lifetime deal with him worth which could be worth as much as $1 billion.

Former West Indies pacer deported from New Zealand

Former West Indies pacer deported from New Zealand

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Former West Indies Test cricketer Franklyn Rose was deported from New Zealand today after being held in prison five weeks for overstaying a work visa. The 44-year-old Rose, a fast bowler who played 19 Tests and 27 one-day internationals, had lived in New Zealand since 2011 when he was granted a work visa to coach at Auckland University Cricket Club. His visa expired in 2012 and he worked as a volunteer cricket coach at Auckland schools before being given a deportation order in 2014.

Panel set up to probe sexual harassment complaints in courts

Panel set up to probe sexual harassment complaints in courts

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

A committee has been set up to look into complaints of sexual harassment at the workplace in Allahabad high court, its bench in Lucknow and district courts across the state.

US court dismisses Taro bid to block Sun offer

US court dismisses Taro bid to block Sun offer

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

A US district court has dismissed a petition by Israel's Taro Pharmaceutical Industries to block leading Indian drug maker Sun Pharma from launching an open offer to acquire majority stake in the former.

Voyeurism case: 7 Fabindia officials get anticipatory bail

Voyeurism case: 7 Fabindia officials get anticipatory bail

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

A Goa court granted interim anticipatory bail to seven officials of Fabindia, including its CEO and MD, on Thursday in connection with the voyeurism case.

Sadhvi Pragya, 7 others acquitted in Sunil Joshi murder case

Sadhvi Pragya, 7 others acquitted in Sunil Joshi murder case

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Joshi, once a close aide of the Sadhvi before they fell out over some dispute, was shot dead in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas on December 29, 2007 in Audyogik Police station area.

Bail pleas of Chinmayanand, girl student rejected

Bail pleas of Chinmayanand, girl student rejected

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Chinmayanand was the discharged from Lucknow Hospital and was sent back to Shahjahanpur jail.

Rana's trial may begin on November 1

Rana's trial may begin on November 1

Rediff.com11 May 2010

The trial of Pakistani-Canadian terror suspect Tahawwur Rana, charged with involvement in the Mumbai terror attacks, is expected to begin on November 1, with a US district court judge in Chicago saying on Tuesday that the process should start "sooner than later".

H-1B visa: Silicon Valley-based IT firm sues US govt

H-1B visa: Silicon Valley-based IT firm sues US govt

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The company's H-1B petition on behalf of Anisetty was denied on the sole ground that the job offered to him did not qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation.