News for 'foreign court order'

'My 7 years in Anda cell were the most inhuman form of solitary confinement'

'My 7 years in Anda cell were the most inhuman form of solitary confinement'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

'When there was no crime committed, everything had to be fabricated. They see it as a war, and everything is fair in love and war.'

Non-citizens not barred from seeking information under RTI Act: HC

Non-citizens not barred from seeking information under RTI Act: HC

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The court stated that creating an absolute bar on the disclosure of information to non-citizens would be contrary to the purpose and object of the RTI Act itself, and the same cannot be read into the legislation.

Delhi HC to hear Raghav Bahl's plea on Jan 16, refuses to stay money-laundering probe

Delhi HC to hear Raghav Bahl's plea on Jan 16, refuses to stay money-laundering probe

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The Delhi high court on Monday granted "last opportunity" to the Enforcement Directorate to respond to a petition by media baron Raghav Bahl to quash a money laundering case against him, but refused to pass an order staying the investigation at this stage.

2.98% cases against MPs/MLAs; conviction rate 96%: ED data

2.98% cases against MPs/MLAs; conviction rate 96%: ED data

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The data said the ED filed a total of 176 Enforcement Case Information Reports (ECIRs), equivalent to a police FIR, against existing and ex MPs, MLAs and MLCs which comes to 2.98 percentage of the total 5,906 such complaints filed since the law came into being.

Hawaii judge indefinitely extends order blocking Trump's travel ban

Hawaii judge indefinitely extends order blocking Trump's travel ban

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The US District Judge Derrick Watson blocked the core provision of the revised executive order two weeks ago arguing that it violated Establishment Clause of the Constitution by disfavouring Muslims.

Aadhaar To Be Default e-ID

Aadhaar To Be Default e-ID

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

If a citizen chooses not to use Aadhaar as the default unique identity, then other unique identity proofs masked and linked to Aadhaar would be used.

Congress moves SC against HC verdict on getting foreign fund

Congress moves SC against HC verdict on getting foreign fund

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

The Congress on Wednesday approached the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi high court's verdict holding it along with the Bharatiya Janata Party prima facie guilty of violating the foreign funding law by receiving donations from United Kingdom-based Vedanta Resources' subsidiaries.

FIR says WFI chief 'molested' wrestlers, demanded 'sexual favours'

FIR says WFI chief 'molested' wrestlers, demanded 'sexual favours'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Wrestlers narrate instances of sexual favours demand, sexual harassment, inappropriate touching

SC grants bail to journalist Siddique Kappan

SC grants bail to journalist Siddique Kappan

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice Uday Umesh Lalit directed Kappan to remain in Delhi for the next six weeks after the release from an Uttar Pradesh prison.

NIA attaches 17 properties of J-K businessman in terror funding case

NIA attaches 17 properties of J-K businessman in terror funding case

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday attached 17 properties of Kashmiri businessman Zahoor Ahmed Shah Watali in a terror funding case, the agency said.

Supertech's twin towers in Noida to be razed today, nearby bldgs evacuated

Supertech's twin towers in Noida to be razed today, nearby bldgs evacuated

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

The towers -- both taller than Delhi's iconic Qutub Minar -- will be brought down in less than 15 seconds by waterfall implosion technique. They will be the tallest structures yet in India to be demolished, officials said.

ED raids another TN minister, CM Stalin says election campaign

ED raids another TN minister, CM Stalin says election campaign

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

"The DMK is not worried a wee bit," he said on the ED searches. Such an action by the ED was 'usual, ordinary and a drama' enacted to divert attention.

HC relief for Chidambaram, son in INX Media corruption case

HC relief for Chidambaram, son in INX Media corruption case

Rediff.com18 May 2021

The Delhi high court on Tuesday stayed the proceedings before the trial court in the CBI's INX Media corruption case involving Congress leader P Chidambaram and his son Karti.

Exclusion from NRC doesn't make one foreigner: Govt

Exclusion from NRC doesn't make one foreigner: Govt

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

The HMO said it will amend the rules to increase the time limit of filing of appeals in foreigners tribunals from 60 to 120 days for those who would be excluded from the final NRC.

How 1996 World Cup is back to haunt FPIs

How 1996 World Cup is back to haunt FPIs

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The ruling mean FPIs cannot seek treaty protection against the new withholding tax that companies are required to deduct at source. The apex court order pertains to when the cricketing bodies of Pakistan, India, and Sri Lanka formed a joint committee to conduct the 1996 Cricket World Cup.

Pak SC resumes hearing to decide Imran's fate

Pak SC resumes hearing to decide Imran's fate

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

The apex court on Wednesday sought the minutes of the National Security Council meeting to know more about the alleged 'foreign conspiracy' as it delayed its verdict on whether Prime Minister Khan had violated the Constitution by dissolving Parliament rather than face a no-confidence vote.

Pak summons Indian envoy, raises Samjhauta blast issue

Pak summons Indian envoy, raises Samjhauta blast issue

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

In a tit-for-tat action, Pakistan on Friday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner in Islamabad, hours after India called in the Pakistani envoy in New Delhi to lodge a strong protest over a court order to release LeT terrorist and Mumbai attack mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi.

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.

Complaint against ex-NRC head for 'anti-national act'

Complaint against ex-NRC head for 'anti-national act'

Rediff.com21 May 2022

Complaints against Prateek Hajela on such issues were raised earlier by others also.

Vedanta's Sterlite Copper invites EoIs to 'restart' the Thoothukudi unit

Vedanta's Sterlite Copper invites EoIs to 'restart' the Thoothukudi unit

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta's Sterlite Copper on Monday came out with an advertisement inviting expression of interest (EoI) for carrying out plant "restart activities" at its Thoothukudi unit in Tamil Nadu, that got closed more than five years ago following an order issued by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB). The EoI for restart comes when the company is still awaiting the final judgement on the issue, and the court has only allowed it to do maintenance work. "We have initiated the upkeep and maintenance activities at the plant as allowed by the Supreme Court vide its order dated May 4, 2023, in coordination with the district authorities.

SC allows Sanjay Dutt to extend foreign trip

SC allows Sanjay Dutt to extend foreign trip

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Actor Sanjay Dutt, who is on bail in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case, on Thursday got the Supreme Court's permission to extend his foreign visit by two weeks to fulfil his commitments as United Nations' Goodwill Ambassador on malnutrition.

Working on assisting Ukraine-returned students, govt tells SC

Working on assisting Ukraine-returned students, govt tells SC

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The counsel appearing for the Centre told the top court on Friday that they have written to the secretaries of the ministries of external affairs as well as health on the issue.

Why do you want Teesta, husband back in jail, SC asks CBI, Gujarat govt

Why do you want Teesta, husband back in jail, SC asks CBI, Gujarat govt

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the CBI and the Gujarat government as to why they want to send social activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband Javed Anand back in jail after they have been out for over seven years on anticipatory bail.

Imran Khan arrested in Toshakhana case, sentenced to 3 years in jail

Imran Khan arrested in Toshakhana case, sentenced to 3 years in jail

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Khan was convicted in the Toshakhana case which was filed last year on the complaint of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) which had earlier disqualified him in the same case.

DRDO scientist's custody extended in espionage case

DRDO scientist's custody extended in espionage case

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Seeking the extension of police custody of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientist Pradeep Kurulkar, arrested on charges of providing confidential information to a Pakistani agent, the prosecution told a special court on Tuesday they have received the forensic report of devices seized from him and some images, videos and files that were deleted earlier have been retrieved now.

Day after Namibian cheetah dies, SC seeks task force experts' qualification

Day after Namibian cheetah dies, SC seeks task force experts' qualification

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Vikram Nath asked the Centre to furnish details of the experts in the task force who specialise in cheetah management, their experience and qualification within two weeks.

HC irked over govt inaction on PAN card issued to foreigner

HC irked over govt inaction on PAN card issued to foreigner

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

The bench also sought a report about an inquiry made on the issue.

Chidambaram's CBI custody to continue till Sep 5

Chidambaram's CBI custody to continue till Sep 5

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

While posting the matter for hearing on Thursday, the bench said: "We are conscious that we should not usurp the jurisdiction of the concerned trial court".

Govt to introduce Delhi services bill in LS on Tuesday

Govt to introduce Delhi services bill in LS on Tuesday

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The Delhi services bill which seeks to replace an ordinance that mandated the creation of an authority for transfers and postings of senior officers in the Delhi government is listed for introduction in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka declares emergency amidst protests over economic crisis

Sri Lanka declares emergency amidst protests over economic crisis

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Sri Lanka has also imposed a police curfew in Western Province for six hours.

Mohammed Zubair's interim bail extended by SC

Mohammed Zubair's interim bail extended by SC

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Zubair was arrested by the Delhi Police on June 27 for allegedly hurting religious sentiments through one of his tweets.

German Bakery blast: Maha moves SC against HC order granting life sentence to convict

German Bakery blast: Maha moves SC against HC order granting life sentence to convict

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

The appeal filed through advocate Nishant R Katneshwarkar raised 20 grounds while assailing the high court order.

Imran tried to sack Army chief before ouster: Reports

Imran tried to sack Army chief before ouster: Reports

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

As the people of Pakistan woke up to a new dawn on Sunday, the details of the gruelling and murky political activities in the preceding day and night have emerged, showing the country may have averted a damning showdown between ousted prime minister Imran Khan and the powerful Army.

'Ajit has choked Pawar politically'

'Ajit has choked Pawar politically'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'Pawar is a fighter. He will fight back.'

SC to hear electoral bonds, FCRA, bringing parties under RTI pleas separately

SC to hear electoral bonds, FCRA, bringing parties under RTI pleas separately

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha said the petitions raise three separate issues and hence, the need to hear them separately.

Court dismisses defamation case against Modi, Rajnath

Court dismisses defamation case against Modi, Rajnath

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

A Delhi court on Monday dismissed a criminal defamation complaint filed by former Indian Police Service officer R B Sreekumar against Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party President Rajnath Singh and two others for allegedly launching a malicious campaign against him in connection with the 1994 Indian Space Research Organisation spying case.

Reexamining translocation of Asiatic lions from Gir to Kuno, Centre tells SC

Reexamining translocation of Asiatic lions from Gir to Kuno, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Vikram Nath was told by the Centre in its application moved by additional solicitor general Aishwarya Bhati that a status report in this regard will be filed before the court within six months on the basis of the advice of the experts on the tanslocation of Asiatic lions from Gir to Kuno.

SC to hear Rana Ayyub's plea against ED summons on Monday

SC to hear Rana Ayyub's plea against ED summons on Monday

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

Grover had said a summons was issued by the special court in Ghaziabad against Ayyub for January 27 and therefore the matter be listed urgently.

SC allows MBBS students from China, Ukraine to clear finals in 2 attempts

SC allows MBBS students from China, Ukraine to clear finals in 2 attempts

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed Indian medical students who have returned from Ukraine, China and Philippines due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the war, to clear the MBBS final examination in two attempts in accordance with existing National Medical Commission (NMC) syllabus and guidelines without being enrolled in any medical college in India.

Former Pak ministers Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Fawad Chaudhry arrested

Former Pak ministers Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Fawad Chaudhry arrested

Rediff.com11 May 2023

A video shared by Qureshi's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party on Twitter shows plain-clothed men taking him away, with him waving at party workers before departing from the location where he was detained.