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Reconsider denial of Agnipath records, CIC tells defence ministry

Reconsider denial of Agnipath records, CIC tells defence ministry

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Durve argued that the word 'secret' is nowhere in the exemption clause under which information could be denied to an applicant.

Court says Sisodia architect of conspiracy, rejects bail in CBI case

Court says Sisodia architect of conspiracy, rejects bail in CBI case

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The court said his release may adversely impact the ongoing investigation and 'seriously hamper' its progress.

ED summons Maha NCP chief in IL&FS money laundering case

ED summons Maha NCP chief in IL&FS money laundering case

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The 61-year-old MLA from Islampur seat of Maharashtra has been asked to depose before the federal agency in Mumbai on Friday, they said. Patil, a former minister of home and finance, is also the Maharashtra president of the NCP and is a seven-term legislator.

Trial court order - clean chit or a long rope?

Trial court order - clean chit or a long rope?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

When an economic crime is carried out, it becomes difficult to figure out the role played by various parties.

PMLA case: Deshmukh kingpin behind conspiracy, misused position, says ED

PMLA case: Deshmukh kingpin behind conspiracy, misused position, says ED

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

The agency also alleged that Deshmukh exercised undue influence to pass favourable transfers and postings of the police officials.

Court rejects Jignesh Shah's bail plea

Court rejects Jignesh Shah's bail plea

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Shah and Javalgekar were arrested on May 7.

Why's Lalu Silent On Bihar Communal Violence?

Why's Lalu Silent On Bihar Communal Violence?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

'Lalu understands that his words can be used by rivals to consolidate Hindu votes which may damage the prospects of his party's social support base.'

Yash Birla's business in deep trouble

Yash Birla's business in deep trouble

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Court cases, investigations, dwindling sales and fall in market capitalisation could make recovery a tough challenge.

Raju's wife, kin among 19 directors convicted for evading Income Tax

Raju's wife, kin among 19 directors convicted for evading Income Tax

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Raju and nine others accused, including his two brothers, are currently on bail in a case related to fudging of Satyam accounts in 2009.

Excise case: Sisodia kingpin of conspiracy, CBI tells HC

Excise case: Sisodia kingpin of conspiracy, CBI tells HC

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The submissions were made by the CBI in a short written reply while opposing the senior Aam Aadmi Party leader's bail plea, which it said was devoid of any merit and was an attempt to misuse the intricacies of law to thwart the progress of investigation in the case.

Bihar topper scam: Ex-Board chairman, wife arrested

Bihar topper scam: Ex-Board chairman, wife arrested

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Singh had gone underground after resigning from the board two weeks ago ever since his name figured in the Class 12 toppers' scam.

Bihar: Rs 100 cr seized from premises of DIG, officials

Bihar: Rs 100 cr seized from premises of DIG, officials

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

Cash and investment documents worth around Rs 100 crore were seized during searches by Bihar police in premises belonging to four officials, including suspended Deputy Inspector General Alok Kumar.

SC/ST Act can't be limited to a person's state of origin: HC

SC/ST Act can't be limited to a person's state of origin: HC

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The bench in its order held that the scope of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities Act) cannot be limited to the state where a person is declared as a member of the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe community.

PMC Bank case: ED summons Sanjay Raut's wife

PMC Bank case: ED summons Sanjay Raut's wife

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

The ED wants to question Varsha Raut with regard to "receipt" of some funds that were allegedly siphoned from the bank, official sources claimed.

Vendetta politics? Forgery case against Scindia reopened

Vendetta politics? Forgery case against Scindia reopened

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

An EOW release said Shrivastava on Thursday filed a new complaint against Scindia and his family, alleging that by falsifying a registry document, they sold him a piece of land at Mahalgaon which was smaller by 6,000 sq feet than the original agreement in 2009.

Mumbai police book BJP leader Mohit Kamboj, court grants him protection

Mumbai police book BJP leader Mohit Kamboj, court grants him protection

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

The Mumbai police have registered an FIR against former city Bharatiya Janata Party youth wing president Mohit Kamboj and two others on charges of cheating, an official said on Wednesday.

Mumbai police arrest former NSEL head Anjani Sinha

Mumbai police arrest former NSEL head Anjani Sinha

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai Police on arrested former managing director and chief executive of the beleaguered National Spot Exchange (NSEL) Anjani Sinha.

How far can 'right to be forgotten' be stretched, asks HC

How far can 'right to be forgotten' be stretched, asks HC

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

The court orally observed that the 'right to be forgotten' depends on how far it has to be stretched.

ED raids activist Harsh Mander's premises in Delhi

ED raids activist Harsh Mander's premises in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Sources said his residence and NGO offices located in south Delhi's Vasant Kunj, Adchini and Mehrauli areas are being searched under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Reebok fraud case: ED begins money-laundering probe

Reebok fraud case: ED begins money-laundering probe

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

The ED is also probing alleged violations of foreign exchange rules by the company since 2006.

Jignesh Shah trying to recover money from defaulters

Jignesh Shah trying to recover money from defaulters

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Two days after Mumbai Police attached his properties, Jignesh Shah, director of the beleaguered National Spot Exchange Ltd, on Thursday told investigators that he was making "relentless" efforts to recover money from defaulters.

Reebok India case: Corporate mismanagement led to scam

Reebok India case: Corporate mismanagement led to scam

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Sources say bills were inflated by the company and not recorded correctly.

Bihar IPS officer accused of extortion faces suspension

Bihar IPS officer accused of extortion faces suspension

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

Under attack from opposition, the Bihar government has initiated process to take action against a senior Indian Police Service officer, for allegedly demanding Rs 10 crore as extortion from a liquor mafia, an official on Saturday said.

Cops recreate conman Sukesh's meetings with Nikki Tamboli, Sofia Singh in Tihar

Cops recreate conman Sukesh's meetings with Nikki Tamboli, Sofia Singh in Tihar

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The police said ever since Chandrasherkar has been jailed, the prison had become a hub of illegal activities which he carried out with the help of jail officials.

NBW against forest min, case adjourned to Sept 3

NBW against forest min, case adjourned to Sept 3

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

A local court here has issued a nonbailable warrant against Karnataka Forest Minister C P Yogeshwar after he failed to appear before it in connection with Mega City Scam cases filed against him.

AP HC to decide Jagan's fate on Saturday

AP HC to decide Jagan's fate on Saturday

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

The Andhra Pradesh high court will give its verdict on Saturday on the Central Bureau of Investigation's petition seeking the custody of YSR Congress president Jagan Mohan Reddy. The court will also pass its judgement on a quash petition challenging Jagan's arrest on charges of corruption and other economic offences.

Will the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill of any real use?

Will the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill of any real use?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Legal experts are not sure if threat of confiscation of property will be deterrent enough for fleeing offenders

Khurshid controversy: EOW starts collecting documents

Khurshid controversy: EOW starts collecting documents

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

The Economic Offences Wing of the Uttar Pradesh Police has launched a probe into the alleged misappropriation of funds by a trust run by Union Law Minister Salman Khurshid and his wife Louise. "Four teams have been constituted to conduct probes in 17 districts where irregularities are suspected. Whether this suspicion is wrong or right only time will tell," Director General of EOW Subrata Tripathi told reporters.

Man forges letter using Khurshid's name for Mecca visit

Man forges letter using Khurshid's name for Mecca visit

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

A man allegedly forged a letter in the name of External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid and presented it before the consul general of Saudi Arabia to procure a visa to visit Mecca and Medina, police said on Tuesday.

Mallya becomes first tycoon to be declared Fugitive Economic Offender

Mallya becomes first tycoon to be declared Fugitive Economic Offender

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Confiscation of the tycoon's properties will start from February 5.

22 booked for sending Digvijay hate messages

22 booked for sending Digvijay hate messages

Rediff.com1 Oct 2011

Twenty-two people who used websites to allegedly post "highly offensive" content against Congress leader Digvijay Singh will face a criminal case following a complaint filed by him.

Survey's take on economic challenges

Survey's take on economic challenges

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Resolving the TBS challenge comprehensively would require 4 Rs: Recognition, recapitalisation, resolution and reform.

Punish me if I'm guilty in Indore mall case: Digvijay

Punish me if I'm guilty in Indore mall case: Digvijay

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

A day after the Madhya Pradesh high court asked Central Bureau of Investigation to probe Treasure Island mall case allegedly involving him, Congress general secretary Digvijay

Mumbai police attach 12 properties of Kripashankar, family

Mumbai police attach 12 properties of Kripashankar, family

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

12 properties of former Mumbai city Congress chief Kripashankar Singh and his family were on Friday attached by the Mumbai police, three days after lodging an FIR against them for possessing assets disproportionate to their known sources of income.

Ex-Fortis promoters Malvinder, Shivinder seek interim bail

Ex-Fortis promoters Malvinder, Shivinder seek interim bail

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The court posted the matter for hearing on October 22.

NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha arrested, office sealed

NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha arrested, office sealed

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The Delhi police on Tuesday arrested two persons including NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha in connection with a probe in the portal's foreign funding, officials said.

'These laws are equipped to suppress democracy'

'These laws are equipped to suppress democracy'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

'...by directing these draconian provisions against political and ideological opponents of the ruling group, minorities, and those who dare to dissent through and selective prosecution and prolonged incarceration as undertrials.'

RBI cautions against money schemes

RBI cautions against money schemes

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

The Reserve Bank on Monday cautioned people against money schemes offering assured high returns and asked them not to have deposits with unauthorised non-banking finance companies (NBFCs), which falsely claim to have approval from the central bank to conduct business.

AP minister gets 2 months jail in FERA violation case

AP minister gets 2 months jail in FERA violation case

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Andhra Pradesh secondary education minister K Parthasarathy was on Wednesday sentenced to two months' simple imprisonment by a court in Hyderabad in a 13-year-old case of Foreign Exchange Regulation Act violation.

HC seeks report on probe into Salman Khurshid's NGO

HC seeks report on probe into Salman Khurshid's NGO

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Wednesday sought a report from the Economic Offences Wing of the Uttar Pradesh police on the investigation into alleged irregularities in Dr Zakir Hussain Memorial Trust run by Union Minister Salman Khurshid and his wife Louise.