News for 'judicial review'

Appeals court refuses to reinstate travel ban, Trump fumes

Appeals court refuses to reinstate travel ban, Trump fumes

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

"SEE YOU IN COURT, THE SECURITY OF OUR NATION IS AT STAKE!" Trump wrote, indicating his anger at the verdict.

How the CBI can be saved

How the CBI can be saved

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

'The CBI should be bifurcated and the CBI's charter should be restricted to anti-corruption cases.'
'The investigation of major criminal cases having national and international implications, and national crimes spread over more than one state may be entrusted to a new national crime bureau,' recommends Dr Madhav Godbole, the former home secretary.

A public interest litigation to be imagined without contempt

A public interest litigation to be imagined without contempt

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

The justice delivery system is struggling to cope, creaking at the joints and bursting at the seams. Indian courts have to deal with about 30 million cases with a judicial strength of just about 19,000 judges.

Veterans withdraw OROP hunger strike, but stir on

Veterans withdraw OROP hunger strike, but stir on

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

Welcoming the government's decision to implement One Rank One Pension, agitating ex-servicemen on Sunday announced withdrawal of their hunger strike, but decided to continue their protest till all the "sticky" issues are resolved.

Bank reforms can't be shots in the dark: Rajan

Bank reforms can't be shots in the dark: Rajan

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

The central bank dashed hopes of any steep interest rate reduction.

Just what the doctor ordered

Just what the doctor ordered

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

'Indian doctors have also been wary of patients learning about drugs and brand names.' 'Probably harking back to the Brahmanical tradition of preserving information and knowledge from getting polluted by the lower classes,' says Ambi Parameswaran.

Indian-American may become judge in US Supreme Court

Indian-American may become judge in US Supreme Court

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Sri Srinivasan could become the first Indian-American to be on the bench of the US Supreme Court.

Markets end flat; Sensex gains 33 points

Markets end flat; Sensex gains 33 points

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Markets shrugged off RBI's neutral stance on key policy rates.

Yakub Memon hanged in Nagpur Jail

Yakub Memon hanged in Nagpur Jail

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Yakub Memon, who was convicted for helping finance the serial blasts in Mumbai in 1993 in which 257 people were killed, was hanged at the Nagpur Central Jail on Thursday morning shortly before 7am.

Nitish holds marathon meeting on law and order

Nitish holds marathon meeting on law and order

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

A day after taking the oath of office, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday held a marathon meeting on the law and order situation and stressed to senior civil and police officials that "there shall be no compromise on the rule of law".

Chetia deportation: Bangladesh waits for India to return favour

Chetia deportation: Bangladesh waits for India to return favour

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Bangladesh handing over to India top ULFA leader Anup Chetia was a reflection of close bilateral ties particularly in security areas, the country's Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said in Dhaka on Thursday as he hoped New Delhi will return a wanted Bangladeshi national jailed in West Bengal.

Kejriwal to stay in jail, court asks him to be 'sensible'

Kejriwal to stay in jail, court asks him to be 'sensible'

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal's jail stay was extended till June 6 on Friday as he remained adamant on not furnishing bail bond in a criminal defamation case against him by the Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nitin Gadkari, with a Delhi court chiding him for "legal illiteracy" and asking him to be "sensible".

Batla a genuine encounter; glad it was proved: Chidambaram

Batla a genuine encounter; glad it was proved: Chidambaram

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Finance Minister P Chidambaram, who as then Home Minister monitored the probe into the Batla House case, said he felt the gunfight between police and the Indian Mujahideen terrorists was genuine and was satisfied that the prosecution could prove the case in court.

Was Tharoor's mishap an accident or foul play?

Was Tharoor's mishap an accident or foul play?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

'No one has ever heard of a thulabharam scale collapsing before.' 'I was very fortunate to have escaped with a head injury, which could have been a lot worse if my optic nerve was hit or say if the hook had landed on my neck.'

8 lessons from Bigg Boss

8 lessons from Bigg Boss

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

The show offers ample lessons in behaviour management, leadership and setting the ground for the future.

Jaitley asks Sonia to explain party stand on Yakub hanging

Jaitley asks Sonia to explain party stand on Yakub hanging

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Government on Thursday accused Congress of being "irresponsible" for not allowing Home Minister Rajnath Singh to make a statement in Rajya Sabbha on the Gurdaspur terrorist attack, which it said had originated from Pakistan.

Duty-free shops outside food safety ambit: FSSAI

Duty-free shops outside food safety ambit: FSSAI

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Business of retail, food and beverages at duty-free shops in India was estimated to have a potential of $3.5 billion by 2021.

India joins hands with world's most populous Muslim nation to combat terror

India joins hands with world's most populous Muslim nation to combat terror

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

The two countries, among the very few fast growing large economies globally, also decided to boost bilateral trade and investment in areas of oil and gas, renewable energy, IT and pharmaceuticals, during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Joko Widodo.

Criminal Justice: More than just a whodunit

Criminal Justice: More than just a whodunit

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

At its core, Criminal Justice is a tale of small miscalculations leading to grave consequences, feels Sreehari Nair.

Employment of maids to be on agenda for talks: US

Employment of maids to be on agenda for talks: US

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

The United States on Wednesday said employment of domestic workers will now be on agenda for the bilateral talks with India with which it is in conversation to "determine the way forward" in resolving the 14-day-long diplomatic row.

This dahi handi, the law was invisible

This dahi handi, the law was invisible

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

When the high court delivered the stringent norms, which in no way eliminated the fun of the proceedings but made it safer, by requiring proper safety measures, there was an undercurrent of defiance. Sensing the adverse implications of loss of a mass contact platform, the government persuaded itself to seek a review, says Mahesh Vijapurkar.

5 hurdles to implement the GST

5 hurdles to implement the GST

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

GST is a landmark reform considering the sweeping changes it brings about in the indirect tax regime in India.

Do it yourself: 8 tips to make your car cleaner

Do it yourself: 8 tips to make your car cleaner

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Do not try to clean the soap bathed sponge with water but squeeze the sponge and get that mud and other impurities out in a more accurate manner.

How foreign NGOs fuel India's anti-uranium lobby

How foreign NGOs fuel India's anti-uranium lobby

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

'We need uranium to fuel our reactors. Our scientists and engineers have been handling uranium safely since 1967. They must not feel disheartened by the activities of well motivated local or foreign agencies.'

Legal aid in terror cases is shortcut populism: Rights group

Legal aid in terror cases is shortcut populism: Rights group

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Repealing the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and passing an anti-torture bill consonant with the Convention against Torture would have a more durable impact on malicious prosecutions than providing 'legal aid' or setting up special courts, according to rights groups, says Vicky Nanjappa

Govt curtailed work under MGNREGA through WhatsApp chats

Govt curtailed work under MGNREGA through WhatsApp chats

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Instructions from the Union rural development ministry to the state officials on the WhatsApp group show that the chat was also used as an off-record avenue for the Union government to pass instructions, which it could not have done through formal channels, keeping the law in mind.

How Modi can crack down on black money

How Modi can crack down on black money

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Today, the single most popular route of laundering is the stock market platform, notes Debashis Basu.

There is a just solution to the lingering Cauvery row

There is a just solution to the lingering Cauvery row

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Verifiable 'distress-sharing' of available water may still be the way out of the Cauvery water row, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Let us restore faith in the idea of a truly democratic India

Let us restore faith in the idea of a truly democratic India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

Tragic as it is, the submarine accident is more tactical in nature and it is the deeper strategic malaise across the board -- political, economic, security, judiciary, bureaucracy and even the media -- that has led to this dark mood of gloom and despondency, says Commodore (retd) C Uday Bhaskar.

Interest rate cycle makes a U-turn

Interest rate cycle makes a U-turn

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

YES Bank raises base rate; HDFC Bank, Axis hike deposit rates.

'Aadhaar is empowerment, not Big Brother'

'Aadhaar is empowerment, not Big Brother'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

In order for somebody to do Big Brother kind of a job, one has to collect lots of data. Aadhaar collects very minimal data whether at the time of enrollment or at the time of authentication.

Classic Revisited: Guide is as glamorous as it is soulful

Classic Revisited: Guide is as glamorous as it is soulful

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

As Shah Rukh Khan turned guide in Jab Harry Met Sejal, Sukanya Verma looks back at Bollywood's original Guide.

A brilliant plan to turn around the Indian Railways

A brilliant plan to turn around the Indian Railways

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Indian Railways (IR) will transfer existing assets at nominal values, invite bids and grant concessions for 10-15 years.

'Clean-up or growth? The answer, unambiguously, is clean-up!'

'Clean-up or growth? The answer, unambiguously, is clean-up!'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

RBI governor on the stress in public sector bank due to NPAs, and what is needed to be done to get the system back on track.

Khobragade requests court to extend indictment deadline

Khobragade requests court to extend indictment deadline

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade has requested a court here to extend the deadline for charging her in a visa fraud case, saying the "pressure of the impending" deadline is interfering with the ability of the parties to have meaningful discussions on the issue.

US agrees with PM, says working to get ties on track

US agrees with PM, says working to get ties on track

Rediff.com4 Jan 2014

The United States has agreed with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that the arrest of an Indian diplomat has caused hiccups in bilateral ties, but said it is now focused on getting the relationship back on really strong footing.

Tech Mahindra net up 58% at Rs 718.4 cr

Tech Mahindra net up 58% at Rs 718.4 cr

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

IT services firm Tech Mahindra on Thursday posted a 57.6 per cent growth in consolidated net profit at Rs 718.4 crore (Rs 7.18 billion) for the second quarter ended September 30, aided by growth across verticals especially retail, travel and logistics and uptick in demand from Europe.

How Aadhaar promotes a digital caste system

How Aadhaar promotes a digital caste system

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

The linking of biometric UID/Aadhaar number to all public services makes "We, the People of India" worse than slaves, says Gopal Krishna.

FIFA's ethics judge says Qatar, Russia World Cup bids 'not compromised'

FIFA's ethics judge says Qatar, Russia World Cup bids 'not compromised'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The report said there was no corruption in bidding process. It criticised England's bid for the 2018 tournament for "inappropriate requests" from former CONCACAF president Jack Warner, a FIFA powerbroker at the time, in what it said was "an apparent violation of bidding rules". However, the report said ethics investigator Michael Garcia intended to open formal investigations against individuals, who were not named.

'This government wants to make India a gambling den'

'This government wants to make India a gambling den'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

'We feel there is definitely something murky in the system.' 'Will anyone believe that Nirav Modi will go to a branch and bribe a low-level officer?' 'Just look at the people with whom he had moved around.'