News for 'interim relief'

Haryana law providing quota for locals in private jobs put on hold

Haryana law providing quota for locals in private jobs put on hold

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Haryana's Additional Advocate General Jagbir Singh Malik said the State will be filing a Special Leave Petition (SLP) against the order before the Supreme Court. The interim order has come as a relief for companies in the state which feel that the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020 would have a bearing on their future business operations and investment.

Sonu Sood habitual offender of illegal construction: BMC tells HC

Sonu Sood habitual offender of illegal construction: BMC tells HC

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Bollywood actor Sonu Sood is a 'habitual offender' who keeps carrying out unauthorised construction work in a residential building in suburban Juhu despite demolition action initiated on two occasions in the past, the Mumbai civic body stated in its affidavit filed in the Bombay high court on Tuesday.

Mumbai police registers fresh FIR against Radhe Maa

Mumbai police registers fresh FIR against Radhe Maa

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

The FIR was registered on Monday by the suburban Borivali police after TV actress Dolly Bindra accused Radhe Maa of intimidation, sexual harassment and voyeurism.

SC sets aside HC order on FIR against BJP's Suvendu

SC sets aside HC order on FIR against BJP's Suvendu

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

It said the chief justice-led bench of the high court shall be at liberty to pass appropriate order in the petition after hearing all the objections, if any, of Adhikari both on the merits and maintainability of the plea.

3 killed, over 1,000 trees uprooted as Cyclone Nivar hits TN

3 killed, over 1,000 trees uprooted as Cyclone Nivar hits TN

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Subsequently, Nivar weakened into a cyclonic storm and further into a deep depression, centered about 50 km west-southwest of Tirupati at 1430 hrs, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials said. According to IMD, it is to weaken into a depression during the next six hours.

Bengal violence: SC seeks replies of Centre, state over exodus of people

Bengal violence: SC seeks replies of Centre, state over exodus of people

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The Supreme Court Tuesday asked the Centre and West Bengal government to respond to a plea seeking directions to prevent the alleged exodus due to 'state-sponsored' violence after the assembly polls, constituting a Special Investigating Team to probe the issue and take action against culprits.

SC grants protection from arrest to Youth Cong chief Srinivas in harassment case

SC grants protection from arrest to Youth Cong chief Srinivas in harassment case

Rediff.com17 May 2023

On May 5, the Gauhati high court had rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Srinivas in a case lodged by expelled chief of Assam Youth Congress Angkita Dutta, accusing him of causing mental agony to her.

BCCI concedes defeat to Modi; Supreme Court defers RCA election results

BCCI concedes defeat to Modi; Supreme Court defers RCA election results

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Monday told the Supreme Court that former Indian Premier League chief Lalit Modi is a clear winner of the Rajasthan Cricket Association elections, but requested it to refrain from making the results official till March 4.

Rhea asks court to dismiss plea by Sushant's sisters

Rhea asks court to dismiss plea by Sushant's sisters

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The actress, who is the complainant in the case against Rajput's sisters Priyanka Singh and Meetu Singh, filed an affidavit in the HC on Tuesday opposing their plea and said the allegations against them are serious.

HC relief for actor Deepika Padukone in FIR against AIB show

HC relief for actor Deepika Padukone in FIR against AIB show

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

In an interim order, the Bombay high court has restrained the city police from arresting or taking coercive action against Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone in connection with her participation in the controversial AIB Roast show.

Bombay HC in contempt plea against Sena leaders: 'Let them say whatever'

Bombay HC in contempt plea against Sena leaders: 'Let them say whatever'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

The Bombay high court on Wednesday said it does not pay heed to remarks made by political leaders and others against the judiciary and remarked that the shoulders of the court are broad enough and as long as the court's conscience is clean, people can say whatever they want to.

It's one nation, seven taxes: Congress on GST

It's one nation, seven taxes: Congress on GST

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

"GST should not become a 'grossly scary tax'. It should be a 'good and simple tax'," Surjewala said.

NRIs voting via Internet now may open pandora box: SC

NRIs voting via Internet now may open pandora box: SC

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Hopes of NRIs to cast votes in the ongoing general elections through Internet were dashed on Friday with the Supreme Court saying that any interim relief at this stage may open a pandora's box.

HC grants bail to pharma student held for tweet against Sharad Pawar

HC grants bail to pharma student held for tweet against Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Justice Jamdar then said that the bench will grant relief to Bhamare in the two cases where his bail pleas had been rejected, while the police are restrained from arresting him in the fourth and the fifth cases.

SC asks Madras HC to place Balaji's habeas corpus plea before 3 judges

SC asks Madras HC to place Balaji's habeas corpus plea before 3 judges

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday told the Madras high court chief justice that the habeas corpus petition of Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji shall be decided by new bench expeditiously, and asked him to place the plea before three judges "at the earliest".

HC refuses plea to lift ban on airing India's Daughter

HC refuses plea to lift ban on airing India's Daughter

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

"It is not a matter for interim relief. So we cannot grant the same at this stage," it said.

CBI issues Look Out Circular against Chidambaram

CBI issues Look Out Circular against Chidambaram

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

The probe agency is understood to have alerted all airports and other ports of entry to prevent Chidambaram from leaving, sources said.

Navy, Army decide to wind up Meghalaya mine rescue op

Navy, Army decide to wind up Meghalaya mine rescue op

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

However, the National Disaster Response Force, which has been engaged in the rescue operation since the day of the tragedy on December 13 last, will continue with their services.

Will speak when the time comes, says Congress leader Pawan Khera

Will speak when the time comes, says Congress leader Pawan Khera

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Asked whether he regretted the remarks over which he was arrested, Khera alluded to a Hindi film song -- "Hum bolega to bologe ki bolta hai", and added that, "Is liye hum kuch nahi bolega (that is why I will not say anything)." "Will speak when the time comes. A legal process is on and it is not proper to comment on it," he told a press conference on the sidelines of the Congress plenary session.

Cong calls Pawan Khera's arrest as 'Hitler-shahi'; BJP hits back

Cong calls Pawan Khera's arrest as 'Hitler-shahi'; BJP hits back

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

The BJP leader said Congress leaders "flouted law" by starting protests on the Delhi airport tarmac and endangered the lives of fellow passengers. People were inconvenienced by the Congress' protests, he said.

Deloitte, too, refuses to offer non-audit services to clients

Deloitte, too, refuses to offer non-audit services to clients

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Deloitte India would not provide non-audit services to all listed companies and other entities where public money is involved such as banks and insurance companies, if they are its audit clients.

Why I am disappointed with CBI's interim boss

Why I am disappointed with CBI's interim boss

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

'I would have expected that, once firmly ensconced in the director's chair by 2:15 am, the not-director of the CBI would have called for pen and paper and hand-written a few clean chits.' 'Clean chits over Rafale; clean chits to the PM's secretary in the coal bribery case; a clean chit to Hasmukh Adhia on whatever claim Subramanian Swamy has cooked up about him...' says Mihir Sharma.

SC tells TN minister habeas corpus plea only for illegal detention

SC tells TN minister habeas corpus plea only for illegal detention

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed pleas of Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji and his wife Megala challenging the Madras high court order upholding his arrest in a money laundering case.

Beas tragedy: Himachal HC orders Rs 5 lakh compensation

Beas tragedy: Himachal HC orders Rs 5 lakh compensation

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

The Himachal Pradesh high court ordered a compensation of Rs 5 lakh each to the parents of 24 Hyderabad engineering college students who were washed away in Beas River at Thalot in Mandi district on June 8.

Delhi HC refuses to stay Lt Guv's order on nursery admissions

Delhi HC refuses to stay Lt Guv's order on nursery admissions

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

In a major setback to unaided private schools, the Delhi high court on Monday refused to stay new nursery admission guidelines, saying any interference will prove "detrimental" to the interests of children and ordered Delhi government to immediately notify new dates of admission.

Prophet row: SC protects Nupur Sharma from coercive action

Prophet row: SC protects Nupur Sharma from coercive action

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Observing that it never wanted Sharma to visit every court for relief, the bench issued notices to the Centre and several states including Delhi, West Bengal, and Maharashtra on her plea and sought their responses by August 10.

Delhi HC to hear sedition-charged Sharjeel Imam's bail plea on May 26

Delhi HC to hear sedition-charged Sharjeel Imam's bail plea on May 26

Rediff.com17 May 2022

The Delhi high court on Tuesday said it will hear on May 26 a plea by JNU student Sharjeel Imam, who has been arrested in a case related to alleged inflammatory speeches made by him during the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizens in 2019, seeking interim bail.

Maratha quota: SC to conduct daily online hearing from July 27

Maratha quota: SC to conduct daily online hearing from July 27

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The top court, which refused to pass any interim stay order on the quota, said chances of physical court seem remote due to the persisting COVID-19 pandemic. A bench of Justices L N Rao, Hemant Gupta and S Ravindra Bhatt asked the parties said that all parties should sit together and decide on modalities of hearing like who will take how much time and no one shall repeat the arguments.

Modi govt's plan to hike DA to benefit over 1 crore employees, pensioners

Modi govt's plan to hike DA to benefit over 1 crore employees, pensioners

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

The proposed hike is in accordance with the accepted formula based on the recommendations of the 6th Pay Commission

Australia suspends import of Maggi Noodles from India

Australia suspends import of Maggi Noodles from India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Maggi has also come on the radar of US Food and Drug Administration.

Govt cancels registration of 4,470 NGOs in fresh crackdown

Govt cancels registration of 4,470 NGOs in fresh crackdown

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The fresh round of cancellation process of the 4,470 NGOs started on May 6.

We value NGOs' participation: Javadekar

We value NGOs' participation: Javadekar

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday said his ministry has 'nothing to do' with the denial of entry to a Greenpeace activist.

No ex parte injunction against publication, sale of Khurshid's book

No ex parte injunction against publication, sale of Khurshid's book

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

The suit, filed by Hindu Sena president Vishnu Gupta, has sought direction to the authorities concerned to stop the publication, circulation, and sale of the book Sunrise Over Ayodhya for allegedly hurting the sentiments.

Botched eye surgeries: Centre asks for report from Punjab govt

Botched eye surgeries: Centre asks for report from Punjab govt

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

The Centre on Friday sought a report from the Punjab government on the botched surgeries at a non-profit organisation-sponsored camp where at least 60 people lost their eyesight even as the state ordered a high-level probe into the incident in Gurdaspur.

SC refuses to stay NEET ordinance; expresses 'deep displeasure' to government

SC refuses to stay NEET ordinance; expresses 'deep displeasure' to government

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

It also dismissed the plea for centralised counselling of successful candidates of various entrance tests, saying "50 per cent states have conducted their tests."

AIE crash: Black box recovered, probe underway; toll rises to 18

AIE crash: Black box recovered, probe underway; toll rises to 18

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) of the ill-fated aircraft have been retrieved. AAIB (Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau) is conducting investigations,' Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri tweeted, as fresh questions were raised on the safety parameters of the runway.

Budget 2023: Tax sops, fiscal consolidation, a tight rope walk for Sitharaman

Budget 2023: Tax sops, fiscal consolidation, a tight rope walk for Sitharaman

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will have to do a tight-rope walk between staying fiscally prudent and general public expectations of lower taxes and a wider social security net, while at the same time firing the engines of the economy before general elections. Sitharaman will on Wednesday present her fifth straight Budget at a time when the economy is slowing due to global headwinds and specific sectors need attention. In the run-up to the Budget presentation, expectations are rife that she may tweak income-tax slabs to provide relief to the middle class and increase spending on the poor through programmes such as the rural job scheme while ramping up financial incentives for local manufacturing.

HC lifts ban on TikTok, warns against obscene videos

HC lifts ban on TikTok, warns against obscene videos

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Madras HC said the platform should not be used to host obscene videos.

SC seeks Centre's reply on PIL against 'snooping' order

SC seeks Centre's reply on PIL against 'snooping' order

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

The plea, filed by advocate Manohar Lal Sharma, termed the notification "illegal, unconstitutional and ultra vires to the law".

Activist Natasha Narwal gets 3-weeks bail after father dies of Covid

Activist Natasha Narwal gets 3-weeks bail after father dies of Covid

Rediff.com10 May 2021

The Delhi high court on Monday granted bail to Jawaharlal Nehru University student Natasha Narwal, arrested last year in May in connection with the communal riots in north-east Delhi to perform the last rites of her father who succumbed to COVID-19.