News for 'judicial system'

RBI rules out rate cut any time soon

RBI rules out rate cut any time soon

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Although there is headroom for further monetary policy action, at this juncture it is important to keep our arsenal dry and use it judiciously: RBI's Das.

Indiscreet remarks give space for dubious interpretations: Kovind to judges

Indiscreet remarks give space for dubious interpretations: Kovind to judges

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday said that indiscreet remarks, even if made with good intention, give space for dubious interpretations to run down the judiciary and asked judges to exercise utmost discretion in their utterances in courtrooms.

Tejpal case: HC orders sessions court to remove references to victim's identity

Tejpal case: HC orders sessions court to remove references to victim's identity

Rediff.com27 May 2021

The Goa bench of the Bombay high court on Thursday directed a sessions court, which recently acquitted journalist Tarun Tejpal in a 2013 rape case, to redact all references in its judgment which disclose the victim's identity, before uploading it on the court's website.

24 dead in Karnataka hospital due to oxygen shortage

24 dead in Karnataka hospital due to oxygen shortage

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Family members of the dead also staged a demonstration at the hospital and alleged there was a shorten of oxygen and raised slogans.

US SC rejects Trump's lawsuit to overturn election results

US SC rejects Trump's lawsuit to overturn election results

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Trump and his campaign team have been making unsubstantiated allegations of massive voter fraud and electoral malpractice. State election officials and mainstream media say they have not found any such evidence.

SC allows live streaming of hearing in constitutional matters

SC allows live streaming of hearing in constitutional matters

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

"Once live streaming will be allowed, your problem will be solved," the bench said when Tripathi alleged that students are not allowed to witness proceedings in all matters in the apex court.

Office of CJI is public authority, falls under RTI: SC

Office of CJI is public authority, falls under RTI: SC

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi upheld the 2010 Delhi high court verdict and dismissed three appeals filed by Secretary General of the Supreme Court and the Central Public Information officer of the apex court.

'Virtual hearing of cases is an excellent development'

'Virtual hearing of cases is an excellent development'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

'Coupled with e-filing procedures it would really enhance the ability of the judiciary to provide speedier justice.'

US Congressman praises Modi govt for attracting investments

US Congressman praises Modi govt for attracting investments

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Months after his meeting with Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, a lawmaker has praised his "honest, transparent and open" governance, which he said is attracting American companies to invest heavily in the Indian state.

Loya case: SC takes umbrage over accusation by senior lawyer

Loya case: SC takes umbrage over accusation by senior lawyer

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

The arguments remained inconclusive and would continue on Friday.

Review: Punyalan Agarbatthis is enjoyable

Review: Punyalan Agarbatthis is enjoyable

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Punyalan Agarbatthis is a well executed film with Jayasurya along with the rest of the cast giving a likable performance.

4 get life imprisonment in Keenan, Reuben murder case

4 get life imprisonment in Keenan, Reuben murder case

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Santos and Fernandez were attacked outside a popular eatery in Mumbai's Amboli area while trying to protect their female friends from a group of harassers on October 20, 2011. They were stabbed brutally by four men.

'RA&W wins over Pakistan -- in the perception wars -- almost every year'

'RA&W wins over Pakistan -- in the perception wars -- almost every year'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

'One of R&AW's greatest achievements is in projecting itself as benign.' 'This work -- done in tandem with the Diaspora and the MEA -- sells a story of India as mostly the victim.'

Kohli penalised by municipality for wasting drinking water

Kohli penalised by municipality for wasting drinking water

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

'A penalty of Rs 500 was immediately imposed as per rules on Wednesday and the fine amount was also remitted. The worker was using running water to clean the car, leading to wastage of water'

How India plans to bring back Vijay Mallya

How India plans to bring back Vijay Mallya

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Government's move to hire UK arbitrator follows poor track record of India in extraditing offenders from Britain

Democracy at stake, things not in order: 4 SC judges meet press for 1st time

Democracy at stake, things not in order: 4 SC judges meet press for 1st time

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Justices Madan B Lokur, Kurien Joseph, Ranjan Gogoi and Jasti Chelameswar addressed the press conference on the lawns of Justice Chelameswar's official residence.

Ex-BARC CEO played 'vital role' in TRP scam: Court

Ex-BARC CEO played 'vital role' in TRP scam: Court

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The material collected by the investigating officer shows that Dasgupta manipulated TRP for particular channels by using his office as the CEO of BARC, the court observed.

3 questions Yakub Memon's execution left behind

3 questions Yakub Memon's execution left behind

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

'The nation State can thrive if all communities believe they have a stake in it; that their interests will be safeguarded; that there will be no discrimination; that there will be justice.' 'The political leadership of this country needs to decide whether it wants to mitigate these challenges to the nation by making necessary correction or whether it wants to ignore these questions that Yakub's noose has left behind,' says Ankur Bhardwaj.

E-Visa for Swedish nationals soon: President

E-Visa for Swedish nationals soon: President

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

He addressed a seminar on India and Sweden in Stockholm.

CBI books Bhupinder Singh Hooda in fresh land acquisition case

CBI books Bhupinder Singh Hooda in fresh land acquisition case

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

The case is understood to be related to the alleged irregularities in land allotment in 2009, sources said.

Remdesivir black-market thrives as Covid cases rise

Remdesivir black-market thrives as Covid cases rise

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Artificial shortages and brazen hawking of the drug on the streets at 15 times the normal price rule the day as the official machinery tries desperately to stamp out the parallel market, reports Sohini Das

'No matter how many governments change, laws against women never change'

'No matter how many governments change, laws against women never change'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

'As a woman, we need to give right the upbringing to our sons, to respect, protect and help the weaker sex instead of bullying them. We should start doing this too, not just blame men. The judiciary needs to bring in some changes, so that people start fearing the law.' 'What excuse will you give for girls aged four to six getting raped and murdered? You can't blame them for their dressing sense.'

Babri anniversary: Day for sorrow for some, day of victory for others

Babri anniversary: Day for sorrow for some, day of victory for others

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

Muslim groups observed 'day of sorrow' while Hindu outfits celebrated 'shaurya divas' on the 23rd anniversary of Babri mosque demolition on Sunday, which passed off peacefully amid tight security in Ayodhya, as well as in other parts of the country.

Govt notifies new law on judges' appointment

Govt notifies new law on judges' appointment

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Government on Monday brought into force a controversial law to appoint members to the higher judiciary, two days before a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court hears a clutch of petitions challenging the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act.

Rahul calls Modi 'darpok', dares him for 5-min debate

Rahul calls Modi 'darpok', dares him for 5-min debate

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

'He gets scared when he faces someone who says I will not back off, he backs off,' Rahul said about Modi.

Maha tribal farmers end stir after govt accepts demands

Maha tribal farmers end stir after govt accepts demands

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Fadnavis assured them of transferring land rights within the next three months.

51 women of menstruating age entered Sabarimala: Kerala govt to SC

51 women of menstruating age entered Sabarimala: Kerala govt to SC

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

A bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices L N Rao and Dinesh Maheshwari said it was only going into the aspect of security of the two women -- Bindu and Kanakadurga, and would not like to entertain any other prayer made in the petition.

Death for Kulbhushan Jadhav: 'Hit Pakistan hard'

Death for Kulbhushan Jadhav: 'Hit Pakistan hard'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

'We have to hit Pakistan in such a manner where it hurts them the most.'

'Modi does not want institutions to run'

'Modi does not want institutions to run'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

'The appointment of judges must not be under the control of the government,' says Prashant Bhushan.

Coming soon! AI in Indian courts

Coming soon! AI in Indian courts

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

'It is feared that AI can predict the outcome of a case once it is launched.' 'It knows the law, precedents and judicial thinking better.' 'If AI becomes too common, clients will start using the software to measure the chance of success of their cases,' says M J Antony.

12 urgent ways to decriminalise business offences

12 urgent ways to decriminalise business offences

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Covering 37 different legislations such as the Partnership Act of 1932, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, and laws on environmental protection, consumer protection and labour interests, the recommendations have been shared with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Sidhu takes jibe at Amarinder over Punjab power crisis

Sidhu takes jibe at Amarinder over Punjab power crisis

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Sidhu said there would be no need for Amarinder to go for power cuts or to regulate the office timings if the state acts "in the right direction".

Release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu by 2 pm Tuesday: SC to Karnataka

Release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu by 2 pm Tuesday: SC to Karnataka

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

The Centre also moved the apex court seeking modification of its earlier order asking it to constitute the Cauvery Water Management Board by Tuesday.

What the Putin-XI Nexus Means for US

What the Putin-XI Nexus Means for US

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Russia and China have a broad consensus today on almost all core issues related to global strategic stability, which is unprecedented in modern history, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Football Focus: Guardiola hopes Messi ends career at Barcelona

Football Focus: Guardiola hopes Messi ends career at Barcelona

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Summary of all that transpired on and off the football field

Take advantage of golden opportunity, invest in India, Modi tells global biz community

Take advantage of golden opportunity, invest in India, Modi tells global biz community

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

He said India has also opened its defence industry 'like never before' and sought investments in the sector.

SC names ex-HC judge to monitor Lakhimpur Kheri probe

SC names ex-HC judge to monitor Lakhimpur Kheri probe

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday appointed Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain, a former judge of the Punjab and Haryana high court, to supervise the Uttar Pradesh SIT's probe on day-to-day basis into the Lakhimpur Kheri violence in which eight people including four farmers were killed on October 3.

The Indian State is always up to mischief against citizens

The Indian State is always up to mischief against citizens

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

'The individuals whom this government and its media call 'Urban Naxals' should not have been arrested.' 'In any civilised democracy (which India is not) this would not have happened,' argues Aakar Patel.

Criminal complaint against Ramdev for COVID-19 drug claim

Criminal complaint against Ramdev for COVID-19 drug claim

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The complaint seeking registration of a first information report on cheating, criminal conspiracy and other charges was filed in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Mukesh Kumar here on Tuesday by Tamanna Hashmi, who identifies himself as a social worker and is often in news for his numerous court complaints against politicians over various issues.

Govt MUST have say in appointment of judges: Sibal

Govt MUST have say in appointment of judges: Sibal

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

The Collegium system of appointing judges has not worked out as per expectations and the government must have a say in such appointments, Law Minister Kapil Sibal has said. He said he would "very soon" move a proposal in the Cabinet to replace the Collegium system with the Judicial Appointment Commission, which will give a say to the Executive in the appointments of judges to the Supreme Court and high courts.