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NRAI Elevates Officiating Standards With ISSF Judges Course

NRAI Elevates Officiating Standards With ISSF Judges Course

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) is conducting an ISSF 'B' judges course for rifle and pistol disciplines in Surajkund, bringing together 31 technical officials. The programme, led by international and Indian experts, aims to enhance officiating knowledge and skills according to the latest ISSF rules, contributing significantly to the development of shooting sport in India.

My brother BJP spokesperson, discloses judge in Mamata poll plea

My brother BJP spokesperson, discloses judge in Mamata poll plea

Rediff.com6 days ago

A Calcutta High Court judge, Gaurang Kant, disclosed that his elder brother is a national spokesperson for the BJP while hearing Mamata Banerjee's petition challenging the Bhabanipur assembly seat poll result. Despite the disclosure, Banerjee's lawyer expressed full confidence in the judge.

HC orders removal of false info on judges' London badminton trip

HC orders removal of false info on judges' London badminton trip

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

The Delhi high court has ordered social media companies and online service providers to remove 'false' information circulating online about Indian judges and Union ministers allegedly participating in a badminton tournament in London at taxpayers' expense. The court deemed the content malicious and a systematic misinformation campaign aimed at undermining the judiciary and executive.

Dawoodi Bohra verdict row: HC ex-judge Patel gets security cover

Dawoodi Bohra verdict row: HC ex-judge Patel gets security cover

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Retired Judge Gautam Patel and his family, getting threatening letters over his 2024 verdict on the succession row in the Dawoodi Bohra community, have been provided police protection, the Maharashtra government on Monday told the Bombay high court.

Former Judge Gautam Patel Receives Threats Over Dawoodi Bohra Succession Ruling

Former Judge Gautam Patel Receives Threats Over Dawoodi Bohra Succession Ruling

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Former Bombay High Court judge Gautam Patel has filed a police complaint after receiving anonymous death threats related to his 2024 verdict on the Dawoodi Bohra community succession row. The threats, which escalated with a letter sent to his daughter in London, demanded he retract his judgment, prompting international security measures.

HC ex-judge, family face threats over Dawoodi Bohra succession ruling

HC ex-judge, family face threats over Dawoodi Bohra succession ruling

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Retired Bombay high court Judge Gautam Patel and his family have allegedly been subjected to repeated threats in India and in Britain over his 2024 verdict in a case on the succession row in the Dawoodi Bohra community.

Supreme Court gets 5 new judges; strength to go up to 37

Supreme Court gets 5 new judges; strength to go up to 37

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Five new judges have been appointed to the Supreme Court, bringing the total number of judges to 37, just one short of the sanctioned strength of 38.

SC judge recuses from hearing Jacqueline Fernandez's PMLA case

SC judge recuses from hearing Jacqueline Fernandez's PMLA case

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Supreme Court Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra has recused himself from hearing Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez's plea against a Delhi court order framing charges in a Rs 200-crore money laundering case, citing a conflict of interest.

Judges Cycle To Court In Lucknow Following Modi's Appeal

Judges Cycle To Court In Lucknow Following Modi's Appeal

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Judicial officers in Lucknow, including District and Sessions Judge Malkhan Singh, cycled to court on Friday, responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to conserve fuel.

Former Judge Claims Life Threat Amid Daughter-In-Law Suicide Probe

Former Judge Claims Life Threat Amid Daughter-In-Law Suicide Probe

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A former district judge, accused of driving her daughter-in-law to suicide, claims her life is in danger as she and her son are remanded to judicial custody. She alleges assault by the victim's family lawyer and a media trial.

Ram Temple funds row: SP seeks removal of trust members, probe by SC judges

Ram Temple funds row: SP seeks removal of trust members, probe by SC judges

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe alleged irregularities in the Ram temple donation funds, a move welcomed by the Ram Mandir Construction Committee chairperson. The trust itself requested the inquiry to counter misinformation, while an opposition MP demanded a Supreme Court judge-led investigation.

Former Judge Arrested After Bail Quashed In Dowry Death Case

Former Judge Arrested After Bail Quashed In Dowry Death Case

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The CBI has arrested former judge Giribala Singh in connection with the death of her daughter-in-law, Twisha Sharma, following the quashing of her anticipatory bail by the Madhya Pradesh High Court. Singh's son, Samarth, is also in custody, and the CBI plans to confront them with each other's statements.

CBI arrests ex-judge in Twisha's death case after HC quashes bail

CBI arrests ex-judge in Twisha's death case after HC quashes bail

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The CBI arrested former judge Giribala Singh in connection with her daughter-in-law's death, a day after her anticipatory bail was quashed by the Madhya Pradesh High Court.

Special Team Investigates Dowry Harassment Allegations Against Ex-Judge

Special Team Investigates Dowry Harassment Allegations Against Ex-Judge

Rediff.com17 May 2026

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate allegations of dowry harassment against a former judge and her lawyer son, following the death of the son's wife in Bhopal. The SIT will probe various angles, including dowry harassment, physical assault, and alleged attempts to destroy evidence.

Special Team To Probe Dowry Harassment Case Against Ex-Judge

Special Team To Probe Dowry Harassment Case Against Ex-Judge

Rediff.com17 May 2026

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate allegations of dowry harassment against a former judge and his son, following the death of the son's wife in Bhopal.

Dowry Death Case: Police Seek Cancellation Of Ex-Judge's Bail

Dowry Death Case: Police Seek Cancellation Of Ex-Judge's Bail

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Madhya Pradesh police have issued a final notice to ex-judge Giribala Singh in connection with her daughter-in-law's death, allegedly due to dowry harassment. The government has also initiated a probe into whether Singh can continue as chairperson of the consumer court.

Madhya Pradesh HC Reviews Bail Of Ex-Judge In Dowry Death Case

Madhya Pradesh HC Reviews Bail Of Ex-Judge In Dowry Death Case

Rediff.com22 May 2026

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a notice to former judge Giribala Singh regarding the cancellation of her anticipatory bail in connection with the death of her daughter-in-law, who allegedly faced dowry harassment.

Retired Judge, Lawyer Son Booked In Dowry Death Case In Bhopal

Retired Judge, Lawyer Son Booked In Dowry Death Case In Bhopal

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A retired judge and her lawyer son have been booked for dowry-related offences after the daughter-in-law was found dead at their home in Bhopal.

Special court sentences 65-year-old man to death for 3-year-old's rape-murder

Special court sentences 65-year-old man to death for 3-year-old's rape-murder

Rediff.com1 days ago

Terming the case as "rarest of the rare", additional judge (special judge) S R Salunkhe sentenced Bhimrao Kamble, who was present in the witness box.

Twisha Sharma death case: Police seek cancellation of ex-judge's bail

Twisha Sharma death case: Police seek cancellation of ex-judge's bail

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Madhya Pradesh police are seeking the cancellation of anticipatory bail for ex-judge Giribala Singh in connection with her daughter-in-law's death, allegedly due to dowry harassment. The government has also initiated a probe into whether she can continue as chairperson of the consumer court.

NRAI's National Judges Course Aims To Boost Shooting Sport

NRAI's National Judges Course Aims To Boost Shooting Sport

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has commenced its national judges course for 2026, aimed at developing qualified and competent judges to strengthen the technical ecosystem of shooting in India.

Burglars break into Twisha Sharma's mother-in-law's home

Burglars break into Twisha Sharma's mother-in-law's home

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Thieves broke into the Bhopal residence of former judge Giribala Singh, who is currently jailed in connection with her daughter-in-law Twisha Sharma's death. While the suspects fled, abandoning some stolen items, the incident has prompted calls for the CBI to secure all documents at the property, fearing potential tampering with the crime scene. Police are investigating the theft using CCTV footage.

Daughter-In-Law Of Retired Judge Found Dead In Bhopal; Murder Alleged

Daughter-In-Law Of Retired Judge Found Dead In Bhopal; Murder Alleged

Rediff.com14 May 2026

The daughter-in-law of a retired judge was found dead in her husband's Bhopal home, with her family alleging murder. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

Jharkhand HC Reserves Order In Judge Anand Murder Appeal

Jharkhand HC Reserves Order In Judge Anand Murder Appeal

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The Jharkhand High Court has reserved its order in the criminal appeal filed by Rahul Verma and Lakhan Verma, who were convicted for the murder of Dhanbad Judge Uttam Anand. The incident occurred on July 28, 2021, when an autorickshaw hit Anand during his morning walk.

Judge Withdraws From Karti Chidambaram CBI Case Hearing

Judge Withdraws From Karti Chidambaram CBI Case Hearing

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Delhi High Court judge Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma has recused herself from hearing a plea by Congress MP Karti Chidambaram seeking to quash a CBI FIR against him. The FIR alleges that Chidambaram helped an alcoholic beverage company over the ban on the duty-free sale of its whisky.

SC bar body urges CJI to review Andhra HC judge's order against lawyer

SC bar body urges CJI to review Andhra HC judge's order against lawyer

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The Supreme Court Bar Association has expressed deep concern over an Andhra Pradesh High Court judge reportedly sending a young advocate to judicial custody for a procedural lapse, urging the Chief Justice of India to take cognisance of the incident.

Haryana Police Arrests Fraudster Posing As Judge's Driver

Haryana Police Arrests Fraudster Posing As Judge's Driver

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Haryana Police arrested a man for allegedly defrauding another of Rs 1.8 lakh by posing as a Faridabad Sessions Judge's driver and promising assistance in an attempted murder case.

Pune rape-murder: Victim's family breaks down in court, welcomes verdict

Pune rape-murder: Victim's family breaks down in court, welcomes verdict

Rediff.com23 hours ago

A special court in Pune has sentenced 65-year-old Bhimrao Kamble to death for the kidnapping, rape, and murder of a three-year-old girl in Nasrapur village. The victim's family expressed satisfaction with the verdict and called for its swift execution. The court termed the crime "rarest of the rare," delivering the sentence within 60 days of the incident.

India's Got Latent 2: 'Donald Trump' Steals The Show

India's Got Latent 2: 'Donald Trump' Steals The Show

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Not only is Samay Raina going the Kapil Sharma route by bringing celebrities as special guests on his show -- which also means he has to be careful that his jokes don't land them in trouble as well -- but he also has to promote sponsors blatantly, observes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Court cannot judge religious beliefs, Sabarimala board tells SC

Court cannot judge religious beliefs, Sabarimala board tells SC

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), managing the Sabarimala temple, argued in the Supreme Court that religious beliefs should be judged subjectively by the community, as the court hears petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places.

TN govt goes to SC against allowing lighting of sacred lamp

TN govt goes to SC against allowing lighting of sacred lamp

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Tamil Nadu government has approached the Supreme Court to challenge a Madras High Court order that permitted the lighting of a ceremonial lamp on the Thirupparankundram hill. The state government cited concerns over public order and potential communal tensions, while the High Court had dismissed these fears as "imaginary" and affirmed the land belongs to the Sri Subramania Swamy Temple, not the Waqf Board.

Court prevents temple from appyling chemical coating on idol

Court prevents temple from appyling chemical coating on idol

Rediff.com7 days ago

A Solapur court has issued a temporary injunction preventing the Pandharpur temple committee from applying a chemical protective coating on the idol of Lord Vitthal. The decision came after devotees argued that modern chemicals violate religious traditions, while the committee cited preservation needs ahead of the Ashadi Ekadashi pilgrimage. The court emphasised the idol's ownership by devotees and the lack of immediate emergency for the controversial coating.

Mammooty, Vijay Amritraj among 2nd batch of Padma award honorees

Mammooty, Vijay Amritraj among 2nd batch of Padma award honorees

Rediff.com6 days ago

President Droupadi Murmu conferred Padma awards upon 65 eminent personalities, including tennis legend Vijay Amritraj, actor Mammootty, and singer Alka Yagnik, in the second civil investiture ceremony. The awards recognised contributions across various fields, with Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri categories.

Delhi HC Judge's children are govt lawyers: Kejriwal in recusal plea

Delhi HC Judge's children are govt lawyers: Kejriwal in recusal plea

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Kejriwal is seeking the recusal of a Delhi High Court judge in his liquor policy case, alleging a conflict of interest due to the judge's family ties to the central government's legal representation.

Delhi High Court Affirms AITA General Body's Primacy In Constitutional Amendments

Delhi High Court Affirms AITA General Body's Primacy In Constitutional Amendments

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Delhi High Court has reaffirmed the All India Tennis Association's (AITA) General Body's authority in amending its constitution, directing that proposed changes be put to a clause-by-clause vote by members. This interim order modifies a single judge's ruling, ensuring the federation's democratic processes are maintained while complying with new sports governance laws, with fresh elections mandated by September 30.

UK court orders Nirav Modi to pay over $11.5 million to Bank of India

UK court orders Nirav Modi to pay over $11.5 million to Bank of India

Rediff.com5 days ago

Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi has been ordered by a UK High Court to pay Bank of India over USD 11.5 million, including accruing interest, for a personal loan guarantee related to his Dubai-incorporated firm, Firestar Diamond FZE.

Ronaldo judged on form not age, says head coach Martinez as Portugal weigh World Cup role

Ronaldo judged on form not age, says head coach Martinez as Portugal weigh World Cup role

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo is 41, but Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said age is only a number and that his captain is judged on current form and by the same standards as everyone else.

POCSO court grants four-day bail to rape accused for NEET retest

POCSO court grants four-day bail to rape accused for NEET retest

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

A special POCSO court in Mumbai has granted a four-day temporary bail to an 18-year-old man accused of rape, allowing him to appear for the NEET retest. The decision was made after the victim gave her no objection, with the court imposing strict conditions on the accused, including a bond of Rs 50,000 and a directive to surrender after the exam.

The Unforgettable Lesson My Father Taught Me

The Unforgettable Lesson My Father Taught Me

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Udaipur's Dilip Shah reveals why he is so proud of his father. A Father's Day Special.

Why Thane Court Acquitted Inmate In Prison Assault Case

Why Thane Court Acquitted Inmate In Prison Assault Case

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A sessions court in Thane has acquitted jail inmate Arman Nafis Khan, who was accused of assaulting prison officials in 2017. The court cited the prosecution's failure to prove the charges, highlighting issues like unexplained injuries to the accused, withheld CCTV footage, and delayed access for the investigating officer.