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Collegium system law of land, comments against it 'not well taken': SC

Collegium system law of land, comments against it 'not well taken': SC

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The apex court observed that any law declared by it is "binding" on all stakeholders and the collegium system must be followed.

Shah appeals for peace in Manipur, to 'visit soon'

Shah appeals for peace in Manipur, to 'visit soon'

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday appealed to the people of Manipur to maintain peace and promised that justice will be ensured to all sections of the society.

HC directs Bengal govt to deploy central forces for Hanuman Jayanti celebrations

HC directs Bengal govt to deploy central forces for Hanuman Jayanti celebrations

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

The Calcutta high court Wednesday directed the West Bengal government to requisition central forces for assisting the state police in maintaining peace during Hanuman Jayanti celebrations.

AAP leader says pre-poll tie-up with like-minded parties needed

AAP leader says pre-poll tie-up with like-minded parties needed

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

He told PTI in an interview that parties that are still thinking of 'being the leader' of a possible united front against the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls have not understood the gravity of the situation at all.

Can Praveen Sood Get CBI The Public's Trust?

Can Praveen Sood Get CBI The Public's Trust?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

He takes over the CBI in challenging times. The perception is that the agency is reduced to being an instrument of blackmail and intimidation by successive governments.

The match was fixed: Imran again blames US for his ouster

The match was fixed: Imran again blames US for his ouster

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan reiterated his allegations of a foreign conspiracy behind his ouster and said he knew that the 'match was fixed' when a no-confidence motion was moved against him.

Madras HC lawyers write to Ramana to reconsider CJ Banerjee's transfer

Madras HC lawyers write to Ramana to reconsider CJ Banerjee's transfer

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Opposing the transfer of Madras high court Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee to Meghalaya, over 200 advocates of the Madras high court have signed a representation to the Chief Justice of India, N V Ramana and the Supreme Court collegium, seeking to reconsider the decision to shift CJ Banerjee.

State govt's responsibility to maintain law and order, says Uddhav

State govt's responsibility to maintain law and order, says Uddhav

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Friday welcomed the Bombay high court's decision to allow his faction to hold its annual Dussehra rally at the iconic Shivaji Park ground in Mumbai, and said his party's faith in the judiciary stood vindicated.

TISS students watch BBC documentary amid protest by BJP youth wing

TISS students watch BBC documentary amid protest by BJP youth wing

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

The students had earlier planned to arrange a mass screening of the documentary India: The Modi Question, but they watched it on Saturday on laptops and mobile phones at a decided time and venue despite a warning by the institute, while tight police security was deployed outside the campus, he said.

Evidence 'planted' on Stan Swamy's computer: Report

Evidence 'planted' on Stan Swamy's computer: Report

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

"Over 50 files were created on Swamy's hard drive, including incriminating documents that fabricated links between him and the Maoist insurgency," the report said.

Ex-Bihar MP, jailed in IAS officer murder, released

Ex-Bihar MP, jailed in IAS officer murder, released

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

The order for Mohan's release follows the cabinet nod for amending the prison rules under which, previously, those involved in serious cases like the killing of a government servant could not be released even after the elapse of 14 years.

SC gives nod for jallikattu, bullock cart and buffalo races

SC gives nod for jallikattu, bullock cart and buffalo races

Rediff.com18 May 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the validity of the Tamil Nadu law allowing bull-taming sport "jallikattu" in the state.

CJI Chandrachud to meet Gujarat lawyers protesting judge's transfer to Patna HC

CJI Chandrachud to meet Gujarat lawyers protesting judge's transfer to Patna HC

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud has agreed to meet the Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association on November 21 in view of the ongoing protest by lawyers opposing the Supreme Court collegium's recommendation to transfer Justice Nikhil S Kariel to Patna high court.

With Justice Indira Banerjee retiring, SC now has 3 women judges

With Justice Indira Banerjee retiring, SC now has 3 women judges

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Justice Indira Banerjee, who was the eighth woman judge in the Supreme Court, on Friday demitted office with Chief Justice of India UU Lalit, terming her as a "jewel" of the legal fraternity.

Snubbing Bhutto And After

Snubbing Bhutto And After

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Our focus is not on substance, but communicating how we did not shake hands and how we made angry faces. This is what India's foreign policy has become, notes Aakar Patel.

Those facing graft cases have right to be heard, says SC in ED tenure extension case

Those facing graft cases have right to be heard, says SC in ED tenure extension case

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday disagreed with the Centre's submission that petitions challenging the amended law allowing extension of the Enforcement Directorate director's tenure up to five years should not be entertained as they have been filed by political entities facing serious money laundering charges.

Bharat Jodo Yatra is no one's Man ki Baat: Jairam Ramesh

Bharat Jodo Yatra is no one's Man ki Baat: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Reiterating the need for 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', Congress MP and party general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh said there's lurking danger of breaking 'Bharat' due to the discriminative policies of the Modi government and therefore there is a need of Bharat Jodo led by Rahul Gandhi.

Madras HC admits plea against forced religious conversion in schools

Madras HC admits plea against forced religious conversion in schools

Rediff.com6 May 2022

A vacation bench of the Madras high court on Friday admitted a public interest litigation plea to stop forcible conversion of students in schools and ordered notice to the Tamil Nadu government, returnable in four weeks.

Jallikattu Verdict A Victory For Tamil Youth Power

Jallikattu Verdict A Victory For Tamil Youth Power

Rediff.com22 May 2023

They just wanted their angst noticed, and as a symbol of recognition, Jallikattu, restored without the annual ritual of court cases and adjournments, explains N Sathya Moorthy.

'Court no town planner': SC stays Andhra HC order to build capital in 6 months

'Court no town planner': SC stays Andhra HC order to build capital in 6 months

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from farmers and their associations, and the Centre to a plea by the Andhra Pradesh government challenging the high court decision which said the state legislature "lacked competence" to make any law for shifting, bifurcating or trifurcating the capital.

Badal used the carrot and stick to play with Punjab militancy

Badal used the carrot and stick to play with Punjab militancy

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Panthic politics came easily to Parkash Singh Badal. But he was quick to abandon it when it became a problem, points out Aditi Phadnis.

Nobody can warn anyone, public is 'malik': Rijiju's swipe at SC

Nobody can warn anyone, public is 'malik': Rijiju's swipe at SC

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

People sitting in responsible positions have to think before saying anything, whether it will benefit the country or not

BBC defends Modi documentary as 'rigorously researched'

BBC defends Modi documentary as 'rigorously researched'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

'The documentary was rigorously researched according to the highest editorial standards,' a BBC spokesperson said in a statement.

CPM member introduces bill to regulate appointment of judges, AAP opposes

CPM member introduces bill to regulate appointment of judges, AAP opposes

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The National Judicial Commission Bill, 2022, was introduced after the majority of voice votes were in its favour.

Govt, SC fail to reach consensus on MoP for judges appointment in 7 yrs

Govt, SC fail to reach consensus on MoP for judges appointment in 7 yrs

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

In a recent report, the Department-related Standing Committee on Law and Justice and Personnel said it expects the government and the judiciary to finalise the revised MoP, 'which is more efficient and transparent', in terms of a Supreme Court observation.

Why can't Sanskrit be India's official language, asks ex-CJI Bobde

Why can't Sanskrit be India's official language, asks ex-CJI Bobde

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

At the level of the high court, the official language is English, though many HCs have had to allow applications, petitions and even documents in regional languages, he said.

Day after SC warning, VHP demands central law against forceful conversion

Day after SC warning, VHP demands central law against forceful conversion

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

At present, such a law has been enacted in just eight states to stop illegal conversion while the problem is nationwide, he added.

Court orders release of Ansals in 1997 Uphaar fire case, victim cries 'injustice'

Court orders release of Ansals in 1997 Uphaar fire case, victim cries 'injustice'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

A Delhi court on Tuesday ordered the release of real estate tycoons Sushil and Gopal Ansal against the jail term already undergone by them in a case of tampering with evidence in the case related to the 1997 Uphaar cinema fire, which had claimed 59 lives.

HC setback for E Palaniswami in AIADMK power tussle

HC setback for E Palaniswami in AIADMK power tussle

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The order passed by Justice G Jayachandran on Wednesday, in effect held invalid the July 11 GC meeting.

Imran Khan alleges abduction by army chief, returns to Lahore home after bail

Imran Khan alleges abduction by army chief, returns to Lahore home after bail

Rediff.com13 May 2023

A triumphant Khan returned to his Lahore home on Saturday after having locked himself in the Islamabad high court premises for hours for fear of re-arrest despite being granted bail on Friday.

New Parliament will witness our journey towards Viksit Bharat: Modi

New Parliament will witness our journey towards Viksit Bharat: Modi

Rediff.com28 May 2023

Modi said the new Parliament reflected the aspirations and resolve of the "new India" to set and work towards achieving new targets.

No urgent listing of cases by senior advocates, says CJI Ramana

No urgent listing of cases by senior advocates, says CJI Ramana

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Chief Justice of India (CJI) N V Ramana on Wednesday did not permit senior advocates to mention cases for urgent listing in the court presided over by him, saying, "No question of allowing seniors to mention".

Space for opposition is diminishing in country: CJI Ramana

Space for opposition is diminishing in country: CJI Ramana

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

He said there used to be mutual respect between the government and the opposition, which is diminishing.

'Not acceptable': SC takes Centre to task for sitting on collegium names for judges

'Not acceptable': SC takes Centre to task for sitting on collegium names for judges

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

The bench issued notice to the incumbent Secretary (Justice) of the Union Law Ministry seeking response on a plea alleging "wilful disobedience" of time frame laid down to facilitate timely appointment in the apex court's April 20 last year order .

Centre's delay in accepting names 'effectively frustrates' judges' appointment: SC

Centre's delay in accepting names 'effectively frustrates' judges' appointment: SC

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

I would say, unhappiness of the Government of the fact that NJAC does not pass the muster, Justice Kaul observed.

The Gloves Are Off In Tamil Nadu

The Gloves Are Off In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Stalin is preparing the DMK to go the whole hog in making 'federalism', 'Tamil self-respect' and 'communal cohesiveness' the party's poll plank next year, and package the BJP and its possible allies, as 'divisive' and 'reactionary', predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Taliban publicly cut off hands of 4 people over theft charges

Taliban publicly cut off hands of 4 people over theft charges

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Despite international condemnation, the Taliban has resumed the flogging and the public execution of criminals following a decree by the hard-liners' supreme leader.

Imran Khan evades arrest till March 3 amid high drama

Imran Khan evades arrest till March 3 amid high drama

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan on Monday appeared before the Lahore high court which granted him protective bail in a case linked to violent protests outside the election commission, amidst high drama inside the court premises where hundreds of his supporters converged to show solidarity with him.

Why no norms to stop religious conversions in schools: HC to TN govt

Why no norms to stop religious conversions in schools: HC to TN govt

Rediff.com5 May 2022

A division bench of Justices R Mahadevan and S Ananthi made an oral observation to this effect when a PIL petition from city-based advocate B Jagannath came up for hearing, on Thursday.

Real 'anti-nationals' are those who...: Sonia's fresh attack on govt

Real 'anti-nationals' are those who...: Sonia's fresh attack on govt

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

She alleged that today, the regime in power is misusing and subverting the institutions of the Constitution, and weakening its foundations of liberty, equality, fraternity and justice.