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Constitution cannot survive if India's demography changes: Madras HC judge

Constitution cannot survive if India's demography changes: Madras HC judge

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

The Indian Constitution's survival hinges on the nation's demographic profile and if it is altered, then it would cease to exist, Justice GR Swaminathan of the Madras high court has said.

'It's been very hard on Rishabh not playing, but...'

'It's been very hard on Rishabh not playing, but...'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Rishabh Pant hasn't been a part of the playing eleven in the last two group games as India handed over the wicketkeeping duties to KL Rahul, who has performed remarkably well behind the stumps and provided solidity to the middle order.

US top court to hear Tahawwur Rana's new plea against extradition

US top court to hear Tahawwur Rana's new plea against extradition

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has renewed his application to the US Supreme Court seeking a stay of his extradition to India. The Supreme Court will hear the application next month. Rana, currently detained in Los Angeles, claims his extradition would violate US law and expose him to torture in India due to his health and Muslim background. The US government has denied these claims and authorized his surrender to India, citing the Extradition Treaty between the two countries. The Supreme Court's decision will determine if Rana will face justice in India or remain in the United States.

Asiad champ Bahadur Sagoo is AFI president

Asiad champ Bahadur Sagoo is AFI president

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

Sagoo was the lone candidate left in fray after incumbent senior vice president Anju Bobby George opted out of the race for the position.

It is absolutely arbitrary: Ex-HC judge on collegium system

It is absolutely arbitrary: Ex-HC judge on collegium system

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Sodhi told the news channel that Parliament makes the law and the courts have the power of judicial review over it and added it was not right to make his opinion "political".

Let him fail first: Ganguly slams Sarfaraz's critics

Let him fail first: Ganguly slams Sarfaraz's critics

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has come out in strong support of giving Sarfaraz Khan a fair chance in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.

6 Month Tenure For Next Chief Justice

6 Month Tenure For Next Chief Justice

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna 'belongs to that school of legal luminaries who give the highest primacy to facts.'

Gambhir backs out-of-touch Kohli

Gambhir backs out-of-touch Kohli

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

No need to judge Kohli after every match, said the Head Coach Gautam Gambhir

AAP's Satyendar Jain gets bail after 2 yrs; party says BJP plot failed

AAP's Satyendar Jain gets bail after 2 yrs; party says BJP plot failed

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

The AAP hailed a Delhi court granting bail to Satyendar Jain describing the decision as a victory of truth and the defeat of another BJP "conspiracy".

SC's 7-judge bench to re-examine verdict on immunity of MPs/MLAs

SC's 7-judge bench to re-examine verdict on immunity of MPs/MLAs

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to re-examine its 1998 judgment granting MPs and MLAs immunity from prosecution for taking bribe to make a speech or vote in Parliament or state legislatures.

Is Haryana govt trying to poison me, asks Modi

Is Haryana govt trying to poison me, asks Modi

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal in a rally in Delhi, comparing him to notorious criminal Charles Sobhraj and accusing him of spreading lies about the BJP government in Haryana mixing poison in the Yamuna river. Modi said Kejriwal's claims are an insult to India and that the AAP is desperate due to the fear of defeat in the upcoming Delhi elections. He also highlighted the BJP's track record of fulfilling promises and urged people to give him a chance to serve them. The attack comes as the Delhi election campaign heats up, with the AAP and BJP locked in a tight race.

Ex-judges, army officers write to Prez against CAA protests

Ex-judges, army officers write to Prez against CAA protests

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

The citizens urged the central government to look into the ongoing protests with all seriousness and safeguard the democratic institutions of the country, and take stern action against those people behind them.

Anmol Bishnoi named main conspirator in Baba Siddique murder

Anmol Bishnoi named main conspirator in Baba Siddique murder

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

The Mumbai police have named Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, as the main conspirator in the killing of NCP leader Baba Siddique. Eight accused in the case, including the alleged main shooter Shivkumar Gautam, have been remanded in police custody till December 7. The police invoked provisions of the stringent MCOCA against all 26 accused in the case. Anmol Bishnoi, who was recently detained in the US and lodged in a prison there, has been shown as a wanted accused in the case. He was providing financial support to other accused, and a probe is underway to ascertain the source and utilization of funds. The crime branch has so far arrested 26 persons in connection with the case.

Former Delhi HC judge Khethrapal to be the new Lokayukta

Former Delhi HC judge Khethrapal to be the new Lokayukta

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Former Delhi high court judge Reva Khetrapal will be Delhi's new Lokayukta, a post which was lying vacant since 2013.

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Jagdish Tytler to be charged with murder

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Jagdish Tytler to be charged with murder

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Forty years after the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, a Delhi court on Friday ordered framing of charges for murder and other offences against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in a case related to the killing of three people in north Delhi's Pul Bangash area during the violence.

On Victoria Gowri's appointment as judge, govt says...

On Victoria Gowri's appointment as judge, govt says...

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Differences of opinion are a part of democracy and there are ways to find solutions to that, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Thursday in Rajya Sabha on whether there exists differences between the judiciary and the executive on the issue of appointment of judges.

No greater feeling than serving those in need: CJI Chandrachud

No greater feeling than serving those in need: CJI Chandrachud

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

In his address, CJI Chandrachud recounted his journey, from sitting in the last row of the court as a young law student to his time on the revered corridors of the top court.

AP CM's allegation of judge-TDP nexus creates flutter

AP CM's allegation of judge-TDP nexus creates flutter

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

The chief minister wrote a letter to Chief Justice of India S A Bobde in an unprecedented move alleging that the Andhra Pradesh high court was being used to "destabilise and topple my democratically elected government."

SC rejects SIT probe into electoral bonds scheme

SC rejects SIT probe into electoral bonds scheme

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

The top court said it cannot order a roving inquiry into purchase of electoral bonds on the assumption that it was quid pro quo for award of contract.

Southee backs inexperienced Kiwi bowlers to deliver in Champions Trophy

Southee backs inexperienced Kiwi bowlers to deliver in Champions Trophy

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Former New Zealand fast-bowling great Tim Southee is confident that the Black Caps' inexperienced bowling attack will do a wonderful job at the upcoming Champions Trophy after watching them perform impressively in the recently-concluded tri-series in Pakistan.

Waqf panel releases draft report, rules out retrospective scrutiny

Waqf panel releases draft report, rules out retrospective scrutiny

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Seeking to allay fears that existing Waqf properties will be subject to scrutiny after the amended Waqf law comes into force, a parliamentary panel on Tuesday recommended that no cases will be reopened against such properties on a retrospective basis, provided the asset is not in dispute or belongs to the government.

CJI Khanna recuses himself from IOA, AIFF cases

CJI Khanna recuses himself from IOA, AIFF cases

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

The apex court had decided to hear the pleas related to the IOA and the AIFF together.

Kareena, Saif, Arjun At Malaika's Father's Funeral

Kareena, Saif, Arjun At Malaika's Father's Funeral

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Malaika and Amrita Arora's friends from the film industry came together to offer their condolences, as their father Anil Mehta was laid to rest at the Santa Cruz Hindu Crematorium centre in Mumbai on September 12.

No anticipatory bail to Puja Khedkar in quota case

No anticipatory bail to Puja Khedkar in quota case

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

The judge directed the Delhi police to conduct its investigation "in all fairness" to find out candidates recommended in recent past who might have illegally availed of such benefits.

Trump 2.0: Return Of The Maverick

Trump 2.0: Return Of The Maverick

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

In the weeks between his phenomenal electoral victory and swearing-in as the 47th president of the United States, the world got a preview of what a second Donald Trump presidency will entail -- both for itself and America.

'Frankly, Angelina Is Exhausted'

'Frankly, Angelina Is Exhausted'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'She is relieved this one part is over.'

Jolt to Gautam Gambir as court orders fresh probe into cheating case

Jolt to Gautam Gambir as court orders fresh probe into cheating case

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Special Judge Vishal Gogne set aside a magisterial court order, saying it reflected "inadequate expression of mind" in deciding the allegations against Gambhir.

Travails Of A Hindu School in Meghalaya

Travails Of A Hindu School in Meghalaya

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

A state government that came to power after swearing to protect all people without discrimination refused to help a non-Christian organisation till the high court rapped it on its knuckles, observes former BJP MP Tarun Vijay, former Chief Editor, Panchjanya, the RSS weekly.

Will judges' retirement affect the Supreme Court?

Will judges' retirement affect the Supreme Court?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

As many as 11 judges of the Supreme Court will retire by next year, marking the elevation of as many judges to the haloed benches of the apex court. But legal experts are wary about the implications of such a development on the functioning of the court and the progress of the many cases pending before it.

SC collegium disregards IB flags for 2 lawyers, names them as Bombay HC judges

SC collegium disregards IB flags for 2 lawyers, names them as Bombay HC judges

Rediff.com3 May 2023

The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud has recommended the names of three advocates for appointment as judges of the Bombay high court.

Relief for Siddaramaiah as HC dismisses plea seeking CBI probe into MUDA case

Relief for Siddaramaiah as HC dismisses plea seeking CBI probe into MUDA case

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Siddaramaiah, his wife, brother-in-law B M Mallikarjun Swamy, Devaraju -- from whom Swamy had purchased a land and gifted it to Parvathi -- and others have been named in the FIR registered by the Lokayukta police establishment, located in Mysuru on September 27, following the order of the Special Court that exclusively deals with criminal cases related to former and elected MPs/MLAs.

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.

Manmohan Singh said 'history will be kinder to me'

Manmohan Singh said 'history will be kinder to me'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Months before he demitted office as prime minister in 2014, Manmohan Singh had famously asserted that his leadership was not weak and history would be kinder to him than what the media projected at that time.

The Aamir Khan You Don't Know

The Aamir Khan You Don't Know

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'Had anyone asked me if I was Aamir Khan, I would have admitted to it.' Senior movie journalist Roshmila Bhattacharya flips through the pages of her many interactions with Aamir Khan, who turned 60 on March 14.

Jailed MP Rashid gets bail till Oct 2 for J-K poll campaigning

Jailed MP Rashid gets bail till Oct 2 for J-K poll campaigning

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Additional sessions judge Chander Jit Singh granted the relief to Rashid, who had moved the court seeking interim bail to campaign in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections.

Will SC drop 'secular, socialist' from Preamble?

Will SC drop 'secular, socialist' from Preamble?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday observed the 1976 amendment to the Constitution adding terms 'socialist', 'secular' and 'integrity' to the Preamble underwent judicial reviews and it cannot say whatever Parliament did during the emergency period was all nullity.

'Most interesting, judge awarded Rahul maximum punishment'

'Most interesting, judge awarded Rahul maximum punishment'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

'The judge could have given him a six-month, one-year, or one-and-half-year sentence also because the maximum punishment for defamation cases is two years.' 'Disqualification happens only if one is sentenced for two years; it does not happen if the disqualification is for one-and-half years.' 'But the period of sentence is the judge's discretion.'

Very little said about 4.5 lakh Kashmiri Pandits because...: Ex-SC judge

Very little said about 4.5 lakh Kashmiri Pandits because...: Ex-SC judge

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

A Kashmiri Pandit himself, Kaul feels, it is time now for the people to move forward, after more than 30 years of unbridled violence.

PM security breach: Arrest warrants issued against 25 farmers

PM security breach: Arrest warrants issued against 25 farmers

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

The Bharti Kisan Union (Krantikari) has criticized the Punjab government for issuing arrest warrants against 25 farmers and adding an attempt to murder charge in the FIR related to the 2022 prime minister security breach incident. The union claims the farmers were protesting peacefully and had no knowledge of the prime minister's route. They argue the government is acting under pressure from the central government.