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HC bars unauthorised usage of Amitabh Bachchan's voice, image

HC bars unauthorised usage of Amitabh Bachchan's voice, image

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

The court's order came on a lawsuit by the veteran actor alleging exploitation of his "publicity rights as a celebrity" by several individuals, including the person behind a "KBC lottery" to scam the public.

SC agrees to list plea related to Byju's insolvency proceedings

SC agrees to list plea related to Byju's insolvency proceedings

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to list for an early hearing the appeal of US-based creditor Glas Trust Company LLC against a judgment of the NCLAT, which had stayed insolvency proceedings against ed-tech firm Byju's and approving its Rs 158.9 crore dues settlement with the BCCI. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra was urged by senior advocate NK Kaul, appearing for the ed-tech major, that the case needed to be heard at the earliest.

Bihar caste survey: SC refuses to overturn suspension order by HC

Bihar caste survey: SC refuses to overturn suspension order by HC

Rediff.com18 May 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to overturn the Patna high court's interim order suspending the Bihar government's caste survey.

Kejriwal fails to get protection from coercive action

Kejriwal fails to get protection from coercive action

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

The Delhi high court on Thursday refused to grant Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal any protection from coercive action in an excise policy-linked money laundering case.

SC rejects TRAI plea on TDSAT

SC rejects TRAI plea on TDSAT

Rediff.com18 Jul 2005

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Monday failed to get any interim relief from the Supreme Court as it refused to stay telecom appellate tribunal TDSAT's order restricting regulator's jurisidiction to effect changes in the agreement signed bet

NCLAT member recuses himself from Google's Play Store case

NCLAT member recuses himself from Google's Play Store case

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

A Judicial member of the appellate tribunal NCLAT has recused himself from hearing a petition filed by tech giant Google, appealing against Rs 936.44 crore penalty imposed by competition watchdog CCI for abusing its dominant position with respect to Play Store policies. On Monday, NCLAT bench Justice Rakesh Kumar and Alok Srivastava ordered Google's appeal to be listed before another bench of which Justice Rakesh Kumar is not a party. It has asked the registry of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) to place it before the chairman of the appellate tribunal for this.

Bahraich violence: HC stays bulldozer action, grants more time

Bahraich violence: HC stays bulldozer action, grants more time

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The Lucknow bench of the court said the persons concerned may file their responses to the notices within 15 days and directed the state authorities to consider the said replies and a pass reasoned order on those.

Nirmalaji May Stick To Fiscal Deficit Target

Nirmalaji May Stick To Fiscal Deficit Target

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

'Any finality in such matters requires political views. We will review it closer to the full Budget.'

Shivakumar gets relief from SC in disproportionate assets case

Shivakumar gets relief from SC in disproportionate assets case

Rediff.com17 May 2023

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Sanjay Karol deferred the matter after senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for Shivakumar, said the matter is coming up before the high court on May 23.

Kejriwal comes out of jail, but can't go to office or sign files

Kejriwal comes out of jail, but can't go to office or sign files

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Kejriwal, who was arrested on March 21 by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the same case and later by the CBI which was probing corruption charges, stepped out after spending 155 days in Tihar jail. The AAP supremo, who was earlier granted three-week interim bail in the ED case, was given a resounding welcome by his party leaders and supporters who were drenched in heavy rain. Addressing party workers from the top of an SUV, Kejriwal, sporting a half-sleeve blue shirt, raised 'Inquilab Zindabad' and 'Vande Mataram' slogans.

NCB team was keen to give clean chit to Aryan because...: Wankhede

NCB team was keen to give clean chit to Aryan because...: Wankhede

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Wankhede, whose interim protection from arrest in the Central Bureau of Investigation's case of extortion and bribery against him was on Thursday extended by the HC till June 23, in his rejoinder affidavit claimed the SET has 'twisted facts and labelled false allegations to jeopardise the career and character of honest officials'.

SC extends protection from arrest to Leena Manimekalai, clubs FIRs

SC extends protection from arrest to Leena Manimekalai, clubs FIRs

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday extended the relief granted to filmmaker Leena Manimekalai of no coercive action in connection with multiple FIRs registered against her in various states over a controversial poster of her upcoming documentary film showing goddess Kali smoking a cigarette.

BharatPe's Ashneer Grover 'fined' Rs 2 lakh

BharatPe's Ashneer Grover 'fined' Rs 2 lakh

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

The Delhi high court on Tuesday imposed Rs 2 lakh as costs on BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover in the matter related to his alleged defamatory social media posts against the fintech company. Justice Rekha Palli took on record the apology and the undertaking given by Grover but proceeded to impose costs on him, saying the "court cannot be taken for granted". The judge, while dealing with a plea by Resilient Innovations Pvt Ltd - which owns BharatPe - against its former MD, said the court was "appalled" to note the "persistent" and "blatant" violation of the earlier orders and assurances given by Grover in this regard.

Govt should think of imposing age limit for social media: Karnataka HC

Govt should think of imposing age limit for social media: Karnataka HC

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The high court of Karnataka on Tuesday observed that it would be suitable if an age limit was introduced for using social media akin to the legal age for drinking alcohol.

Google begins reinstating Indian apps after govt intervention

Google begins reinstating Indian apps after govt intervention

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Google on Tuesday began reinstating about 250 Indian apps it had delisted from its Play Store over a billing dispute as it caved in to government criticism, but the squabble may not yet be over.

Teenage footballer dies after knee surgery in Chennai

Teenage footballer dies after knee surgery in Chennai

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

A Chennai-based student who had recently undergone a medical procedure for a knee-related issue, died on Tuesday following multiple organ failure, with her friends and relatives alleging medical negligence.

Won't allow democracy to be murdered like this: SC on C'garh mayor poll

Won't allow democracy to be murdered like this: SC on C'garh mayor poll

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Taking note of a plea of an Aam Aadmi Party councillor alleging wrongdoing in the polls, the court issued notices to the Chandigarh authorities, including the civic body.

Malik, Deshmukh move Bombay HC for bail to vote in RS polls

Malik, Deshmukh move Bombay HC for bail to vote in RS polls

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

After a special court in Mumbai refused to grant temporary bail to them to cast their votes in the Rajya Sabha elections to be held on Friday, Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik and former minister Anil Deshmukh on Thursday approached the Bombay high court for relief.

No privilege to politicians: SC on bail to Kejriwal

No privilege to politicians: SC on bail to Kejriwal

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Granting interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal would not amount to grant of privilege or special status to politicians, the Supreme Court on Friday said, while observing that the Aam Aadmi Party leader has no criminal antecedents and is not a threat to the society.

Puja Khedkar gets protection from arrest till Aug 21

Puja Khedkar gets protection from arrest till Aug 21

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Khedkar allegedly misrepresented information in her application for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, 2022 to get reservation benefits.

Why Karan Johar is Taking Legal Action

Why Karan Johar is Taking Legal Action

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'Karan is fed up of his name being used for commercial purposes.'

Zee reaches out to Sony to revive $10 billion merger talks

Zee reaches out to Sony to revive $10 billion merger talks

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) is seeking rapprochement with Sony Group as it makes a last-ditch effort to resurrect a $10 billion merger, according to industry sources. After the Japanese multinational firm pulled the plug on its $10 billion merger deal in January, the Indian company reached out again to Sony to reconsider the termination and offered for talks this month, a source said. On the other hand, Sony is understood to be evaluating the proposal from Zee.

DU toughens stand against St Stephen's, asks to follow govt rules for admission

DU toughens stand against St Stephen's, asks to follow govt rules for admission

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Reacting to the college governing body's decision, a senior varsity official said the university will not back down and will defend its admission policy.

Delhi HC refuses to let Mahua stay on in govt accommodation

Delhi HC refuses to let Mahua stay on in govt accommodation

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Expelled Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra on Thursday failed to get any relief from the Delhi high court which refused to stay the eviction notice issued to the TMC leader asking her to vacate the government bungalow.

SC relief for Cong leader Pawan Khera, bail extended till March 17

SC relief for Cong leader Pawan Khera, bail extended till March 17

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

A three-judge bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and justices PS Narasimha and JB Pardiwala adjourned the hearing to March 17 as it had run out of time.

Tribunal approves Byju's settlement with BCCI

Tribunal approves Byju's settlement with BCCI

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

In a major relief to Byju's, the NCLAT on Friday set aside insolvency proceedings against the troubled edtech major over a sponsorship deal and approved a Rs 158 crore settlement with the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), however, passed the order with a caveat that any failure to make payments on the specific dates mentioned in the undertaking would automatically lead to a revival of the insolvency proceedings against Byju's.

2021 botched Nagaland operation: SC closes criminal case against 30 armymen

2021 botched Nagaland operation: SC closes criminal case against 30 armymen

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

In a relief to 30 Army personnel, the Supreme Court on Tuesday closed the criminal proceedings initiated against them by the Nagaland government for allegedly killing 13 civilians in a 2021 botched operation to ambush militants in Mon district for want of prosecution sanction.

Excise policy: HC relief for Sisodia, permits to meet ailing wife at home

Excise policy: HC relief for Sisodia, permits to meet ailing wife at home

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The high court made it clear that Sisodia shall not interact with media or any other person except his family members, and also not access phone or internet.

Bombay HC to Centre: What was the need for new IT Rules?

Bombay HC to Centre: What was the need for new IT Rules?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The Bombay high court on Friday asked the Union government what was the need to introduce the recently notified Information Technology Rules, 2021 without superseding the existing IT Rules that came into effect in 2009.

SC calls for Chandigarh mayoral poll ballot papers, video of counting day

SC calls for Chandigarh mayoral poll ballot papers, video of counting day

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud directed the Chandigarh administration on Monday to provide security to the judicial officer, to be appointed by the high court, to ensure the safety of the officer and the records.

SC slams Soren for suppressing facts in plea against arrest by ED

SC slams Soren for suppressing facts in plea against arrest by ED

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren for "suppressing facts" regarding filing of regular bail plea in trial court in a money laundering case, prompting the JMM leader to withdraw his petition challenging arrest by the Enforcement Directorate.

HC turns down Lt Col's plea against Army's social media ban

HC turns down Lt Col's plea against Army's social media ban

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The high court said he has a choice to make and asked him to delete his FB account as the policy to ban the use of social networking platforms for army personnel was taken keeping in view the security of the nation.

SAT slams Sebi over delay in probing Zee matter

SAT slams Sebi over delay in probing Zee matter

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) on Thursday questioned market regulator Sebi's credibility on completing its investigation within a stipulated time in the Zee Entertainment Enterprises' (ZEEL) matter. SAT was hearing Zee's plea against Sebi's order baring Zee Entertainment Enterprises' Punit Goenka and Subhash Chandra from holding any key managerial positions in the company and other organisations for allegedly siphoning off funds of the media firm. "There is no certainty that these eight months won't be extended. ...past record of Sebi is that they have always extended it (investigation).

Interim Budget is just 'a trailer': PM Modi

Interim Budget is just 'a trailer': PM Modi

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The budget will empower the poor, give a boost to the farmer and an impetus to the economic growth, the PM said.

Victory of Bal Thackeray's Hindutva: Shinde on SC relief

Victory of Bal Thackeray's Hindutva: Shinde on SC relief

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The SC has kept in abeyance the disqualification proceedings before the Deputy Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly till July 12

Piyush Goyal may present interim Budget on Feb 1

Piyush Goyal may present interim Budget on Feb 1

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

The Budget is expected to make some key announcements, including relief package for farmers, poor and sops for the middle-class.

NewsClick editor challenges arrest, HC seeks Delhi police reply

NewsClick editor challenges arrest, HC seeks Delhi police reply

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Justice Tushar Rao Gedela also asked the police to file replies to their applications seeking interim release till the pendency of the petitions.

Budget meet: What economists told Modi

Budget meet: What economists told Modi

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Ahead of the upcoming budget, eminent economists during a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged the government to take steps to accelerate economic growth and improve infrastructure, sources said. The meeting was organised by the NITI Aayog on Thursday to elicit views and suggestions of economists for the first budget of the Modi 3.0 government. "Earlier today, interacted with eminent economists and heard their insightful views on issues pertaining to furthering growth," Modi said in a post on X.

Delhi HC to hear plea against Oppn's INDIA name

Delhi HC to hear plea against Oppn's INDIA name

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

The Delhi high court on Friday sought a response from the Centre, Election Commission of India, and 26 political parties on a petition seeking to restrain opposition parties from using the acronym INDIA for their alliance.

Ensuring free, fair election imperative for representative democracy: SC

Ensuring free, fair election imperative for representative democracy: SC

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Ensuring a free and fair electoral process is imperative for maintaining people's trust in representative democracy, the Supreme Court has said.