News for 'haryana high court'

15-year-old girl challenges Kanhaiya for debate on PM Modi

15-year-old girl challenges Kanhaiya for debate on PM Modi

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Jhanvi Behal felt that the speech Kanhaiya gave after his release from the jail, targeting PM Modi and his government, was completely wrong and untrue.

'The State must be more tolerant of dissent than it is now'

'The State must be more tolerant of dissent than it is now'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

'Nearly 13,000 individuals have been charged for sedition since 2010.' 'If the Supreme Court stay ever gets vacated, arrests will follow immediately.'

GST Council may take up e-game tax in December meet

GST Council may take up e-game tax in December meet

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

It will also be new Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra's first GST Council meeting. He will take charge after the incumbent Tarun Bajaj retires on November 30.

Military men to have say on 7th Pay Commission

Military men to have say on 7th Pay Commission

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

'The high court notice could go some way in easing the vitiated civil-military relationship, and the trust deficit between civil servants and the military.'

As Delhi gasps for oxygen, relief may take a little longer

As Delhi gasps for oxygen, relief may take a little longer

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Several Delhi hospitals treating Covid-19 patients faced a major medical oxygen crisis with their depleting stock for the second consecutive day, prompting the Centre to increase the city's quota to 480 metric tonnes against the AAP dispensation's demand of 700 MT.

'Ram Rahim verdict shows no one is above the law'

'Ram Rahim verdict shows no one is above the law'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

'We realised that the government and police were shielding the Dera chief.' 'From 2002 to now, irrespective of which political party, the Dera has always been protected.'

HC directs cops to look into restrictions at Shaheen Bagh

HC directs cops to look into restrictions at Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The Kalindi Kunj stretch is vital as it connects Delhi, Faridabad (Haryana) and Noida (Uttar Pradesh) and commuters are forced to take the Delhi-Noida-Delhi Expressway and Ashram, which is causing hours of traffic jams and wastage of time and fuel.

10 AAP MLAs inducted into Punjab cabinet

10 AAP MLAs inducted into Punjab cabinet

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 10 ministers at Punjab Bhawan in Chandigarh.

Ex-judge to probe breach in PM's security, other inquiries stayed: SC

Ex-judge to probe breach in PM's security, other inquiries stayed: SC

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the ongoing inquiries by two separate panels of the Centre and the Punjab government into the security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Punjab, and said that it will set up a committee headed by a former apex court judge to probe it.

'They can't scare Rahul with a conviction'

'They can't scare Rahul with a conviction'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

'They have been pursuing their agenda of bulldozing everything and everybody on their way.' 'They suddenly see Rahul Gandhi standing in front of them without fear and fighting against them aggressively.' 'He doesn't show any compromise in his attitude towards fascism.'

SC to hear PIL on Delhi's air pollution on Nov 10

SC to hear PIL on Delhi's air pollution on Nov 10

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to list for hearing on November 10 a PIL seeking issuance of fresh guidelines on stubble burning to curb rising air pollution in Delhi and the national capital region (NCR).

Samjhauta blast accused Aseemanand granted bail

Samjhauta blast accused Aseemanand granted bail

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Swami Aseemanand, an accused in 2007 Samjhauta Express blast case, was granted bail by the Punjab and Haryana high court but he is unlikely to come out of jail as he is facing a trial in two other blast cases.

Former Punjab IG who probed Kotkapura firing case joins AAP

Former Punjab IG who probed Kotkapura firing case joins AAP

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Former IPS officer Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh, who was part of the SIT probing the 2015 Kotkapura police firing incident in Punjab, on Monday joined the AAP in Amritsar.

Some rebel Cong MLAs wish to return, says Gehlot

Some rebel Cong MLAs wish to return, says Gehlot

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'I want to repeat that we have a majority of the MLAs and even our adversaries know this'

Let us not stop the police from doing its job

Let us not stop the police from doing its job

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

'To ascribe motives to the actions of the state government at such an early stage of police investigation will be counter-productive,' says former Union home secretary Madhav Godbole.

Two Indian newspapers' The Post moment

Two Indian newspapers' The Post moment

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

'N Ram and I met on the lawns of Mani Shankar Aiyar's bungalow.' 'I pulled out a rolled printout from my jacket and handed it to him.' 'In the cut-throat world of journalism, this was like high treason.' 'But letting a story be killed because you can't publish it is a bigger crime than passing it to the competition,' recalls Shekhar Gupta.

'It was not just an operation against NewsClick'

'It was not just an operation against NewsClick'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The entire operation was meant to have a chilling effect on independent journalists, those not completely subservient to the regime, the small section still doing what the Fourth Estate should do -- raising questions to those in power.

CJI-led bench to hear Lakhimpur violence case on Oct 7

CJI-led bench to hear Lakhimpur violence case on Oct 7

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

The Supreme Court has taken cognisance of the Lakhimpur Kheri incident in which eight people were killed in violence during a farmers' protest, with a bench headed by Chief Justice of India N V Ramana scheduled to hear the matter on Thursday.

Farmers won't budge from Delhi's borders till 3 farm laws are repealed: Chaduni

Farmers won't budge from Delhi's borders till 3 farm laws are repealed: Chaduni

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

"Stop dreaming of opening the borders," Chaduni told the government while addressing a "Kisan Mahapanchayat" at Kurukshetra's Ismailabad, adjoining Punjab's Patiala district.

IAF pilot gave up his life for country. Today, his dad fights for his rights

IAF pilot gave up his life for country. Today, his dad fights for his rights

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Gurbax Singh Dhindsa, father of Kargil war martyr GS Dhindsa, in a letter to the PM and defence minister underlining the fact that military personnel have little recourse to justice in higher courts.

Murthal rapes: 3-women cop panel visits 'crime scene' for clues

Murthal rapes: 3-women cop panel visits 'crime scene' for clues

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

The three-member committee of women police officers constituted to receive complaints regarding alleged rape of women at Murthal near Sonepat during the Jat stir on Saturday visited the site of the alleged incident.

Indu Malhotra to be sworn-in as SC judge tomorrow

Indu Malhotra to be sworn-in as SC judge tomorrow

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

She is the first woman lawyer to enter the top judiciary directly.

CBI moves Delhi HC against Chautala bail

CBI moves Delhi HC against Chautala bail

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday moved the Delhi High Court seeking cancellation of interim bail granted to former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala in the JBT teachers recruitment scam case, saying he violated bail conditions.

Yamuna recedes but still flowing two metres above danger level

Yamuna recedes but still flowing two metres above danger level

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

The situation could worsen if weather predictions of more rain in the capital and upper catchment areas come true.

When A Former CEC Took The RSS Salute

When A Former CEC Took The RSS Salute

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Some of our leaders were busybusy over the weekend.

No VIP culture: Punjab bans red beacons, foreign travel for ministers

No VIP culture: Punjab bans red beacons, foreign travel for ministers

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

The red beacons were removed from the vehicles of the chief minister and other members of the council of ministers. Additionally, a ban on the foreign travel of ministers for two years and organising of banquets on state expense has been imposed.

SC seeks status report on Lakhimpur incident

SC seeks status report on Lakhimpur incident

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

The apex court has also sought details of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and the judicial enquiry commission, reportedly set up by the state government.

Jessica case: HC reserves verdict

Jessica case: HC reserves verdict

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

It also dismissed an application of the Delhi Police seeking permission to submit additional evidence in the case.

Why No One Will Speak For The Wrestlers

Why No One Will Speak For The Wrestlers

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

All these male politicians are unlikely to risk their sinecures to speak up in support of a bunch of women wrestlers who have chosen to challenge a politician who appears to have the ruling regime in a stranglehold, points out Kanika Datta.

Khadi row: Mahatma Gandhi will be removed from notes too, says Haryana Min

Khadi row: Mahatma Gandhi will be removed from notes too, says Haryana Min

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

Later the controversial minister Anil Vij retracted from his comments.

Prez appoints Justice Ranjan Gogoi as CJI

Prez appoints Justice Ranjan Gogoi as CJI

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Justice Gogoi will assume the office on October 3.

Dera chief sentenced to 20 years in jail for 2 rapes

Dera chief sentenced to 20 years in jail for 2 rapes

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Haryana and Punjab remained on high alert with officials warning that violent miscreants will be shot at sight.

Walmart probe report in next Parliament session

Walmart probe report in next Parliament session

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

The government will present findings of the probe panel that looked into Walmart's lobbying activities to enter the Indian market, along with action taken report, before Parliament in the monsoon session.

SC gives relief, orders house arrest of activists till September 6

SC gives relief, orders house arrest of activists till September 6

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

The apex court questioning the police about the arrests said that 'dissent is the safety valve of democracy and if you don't allow these safety valves, it will burst.'

JBT scam: HC seeks CBI response on Sanjiv Kumar's plea

JBT scam: HC seeks CBI response on Sanjiv Kumar's plea

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

The Delhi High court on Monday sought response of the Central Bureau of Investigation on Indian Administrative Service officer Sanjiv Kumar's appeal against his conviction and 10-year jail term in the case of illegal recruitments of teachers in Haryana.

Officials allege miscalculation on part of Punjab cops led to Amritpal's escape

Officials allege miscalculation on part of Punjab cops led to Amritpal's escape

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

This was a major miscalculation on the part of the state police, the officials said while piecing together the turn of events since February 23 when Singh, a Khalistan advocate, had stormed a police station in Ajnala of Amritsar district and secured the release of his aide Lovepreet Singh Toofan.

Boxer Manoj to sue Sports Ministry after Arjuna snub

Boxer Manoj to sue Sports Ministry after Arjuna snub

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Feeling 'insulted' after his name was not added to this year's list of Arjuna awardees, boxer Manoj Kumar on Wednesday said he would sue the Sports Ministry for the 'injustice' meted out to him.

Patanjali's maze of firms that do shady land dealing in Haryana

Patanjali's maze of firms that do shady land dealing in Haryana

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Restricted by state government orders, the ownership of such land could not be formally registered, so the advances made continued to be reflected in the accounts as 'advances against land'.

'5/20 rule' not to disrupt Vistara's domestic plan

'5/20 rule' not to disrupt Vistara's domestic plan

Rediff.com3 May 2016

At least 15 variations were being evaluated regarding the '5/20 rule'.

SC allows Centre to give quota in promotion to SC/ST employees

SC allows Centre to give quota in promotion to SC/ST employees

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The top court took into account the Centre's submissions that entire process of promotion has come to a 'standstill' due to the orders passed by various high courts and the apex court had also ordered for 'status quo' in a similar matter in 2015.