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Does CJI come under RTI? SC to decide on Wednesday

Does CJI come under RTI? SC to decide on Wednesday

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The order will be passed by a five-judge Constitution bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, Justices NV Ramana, DY Chandrachud, Deepak Gupta and Sanjiv Khanna on a petition filed by a Supreme Court Secretary-General challenging the January 2010 judgment of the Delhi high court.

Video: Fire in Delhi high-rise; guard charred to death

Video: Fire in Delhi high-rise; guard charred to death

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

The blaze was reported from the 15 storeyed building, which is around 50 metres high, on K G Marg near Connaught Place at around 6:20 AM and 32 fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the fire.

Firefighters battle blaze at Delhi's Himalaya House

Firefighters battle blaze at Delhi's Himalaya House

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

The blaze was reported from the 15 storeyed building, which is around 50 metres high, on K G Marg near Connaught Place at around 6:20 am and 32 fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the fire. Till noon, the fire was not doused.

CAG brushes aside terms set by RIL

CAG brushes aside terms set by RIL

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

The auditor said that it has unfettered right of access to all records of Reliance Industries (RIL) during its audit of operations in the Krishna-Godavari basin and would override any conditions sought to be imposed on the process.

Porngate: No need for House panel to probe, says Kumaraswamy

Porngate: No need for House panel to probe, says Kumaraswamy

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and state Janata Dal-Secular President H D Kumaraswamy on Wednesday dismissed the need for a House inquiry panel to probe the porngate scandal involving three former Bharatiya Janata Party ministers.

After 12 years, Nanavati panel submits Gujarat riots report

After 12 years, Nanavati panel submits Gujarat riots report

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Justice Nanavati Commission on Tuesday submitted its final report on the 2002 Gujarat riots to state Chief Minister Anandiben Patel.

Porngate: Disgraced ex-ministers reply to show cause notice

Porngate: Disgraced ex-ministers reply to show cause notice

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

Three former Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party ministers, who lost their jobs over watching porn film clippings on mobile when the assembly was in session, on Thursday submitted their replies to the show cause notice slapped on them by Speaker K G Bopaiah.

SC reserves order on probe against ex-CJI Balakrishnan

SC reserves order on probe against ex-CJI Balakrishnan

Rediff.com7 May 2012

The Supreme Court on Monday reserved its order on a plea for its direction to the Centre to take action against National Human Rights Commission chairman and former Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan for his alleged misconduct during his tenure as apex court judge.

Gujarat encounter killings: NHRC to hold open hearing

Gujarat encounter killings: NHRC to hold open hearing

Rediff.com7 May 2012

In the first of its kind, an open public hearing into the encounter killings will be held in Gujarat on May 14-15 by the National Human Rights Commission.

Porngate: Showcause noticed issued to 3 BJP MLAs

Porngate: Showcause noticed issued to 3 BJP MLAs

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Facing opposition flak for not summarily disqualifying three former disgraced ministers over the porn row, Karnataka Assembly Speaker K G Bopaiah on Friday said a showcause notice was issued to the trio to ensure principles of natural justice and fair-play.

Troubles continue for ex-CJI Balakrishnan

Troubles continue for ex-CJI Balakrishnan

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

Troubles continued for former Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan, who is now National Human Rights Commission chairman, with the survey department concluding that his son-in-law and advocate P V Sreenijan had allegedly encroached government land.

Special: The A-Z of Malayalam cinema

Special: The A-Z of Malayalam cinema

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

A look at the Malayalam films which best symobolise the letters of the alphabet!

KG Bopaiah to stay pro tem speaker, floor test to be broadcast live

KG Bopaiah to stay pro tem speaker, floor test to be broadcast live

Rediff.com19 May 2018

The order came after the Congress-JD-S combine had challenged the appointment of K G Bopaiah as the pro tem speaker by Governor Vajubhai Vala.

PIL filed in Gujarat HC over expenses on Modi's fast

PIL filed in Gujarat HC over expenses on Modi's fast

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

A public interest litigation was on Monday filed in the Gujarat high court demanding explanation on expenditure incurred during Chief Minister Narendra Modi's three-day 'Sadbhavna' fast and seeking directions for recovery of money, if spent from government exchequer.

President to look into complaint against former CJI: SC

President to look into complaint against former CJI: SC

Rediff.com10 May 2012

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the President to take a decision on a complaint filed before her against the National Human Rights Commission Chairman and former Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan regarding his alleged misconduct during his tenure as a judge in the apex court.The apex court refused to direct the Centre to recommend a Presidential reference for the removal of Balakrishnan as the chairman of the NHRC.

No presidential reference against ex-CJI Balakrishnan: SC

No presidential reference against ex-CJI Balakrishnan: SC

Rediff.com10 May 2012

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to direct the Centre to recommend a Presidential reference against NHRC chairman and former Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan for his alleged misconduct during his tenure as a judge in the apex court.

Key documents against former CJI missing in SC

Key documents against former CJI missing in SC

Rediff.com7 May 2012

An NGO, seeking removal of former Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan as the National Human Rights Commission chairman for his alleged misconduct, on Monday told the Supreme Court that a key document of the Centre on probe into disproportionate assets against him and his kins has gone "missing" from the apex court files.

Porngate show-cause: Ex-ministers seek more time to reply

Porngate show-cause: Ex-ministers seek more time to reply

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Three former Karnataka ministers on Monday sought a week's extension to file reply to the show-cause notices issued by Speaker K G Bopaiah on the porn-watching episode in the legislative assembly.

Allegations against former CJI: SC questions govt

Allegations against former CJI: SC questions govt

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to brief it on whether it has conducted any inquiry on allegation against former chief justice of India and National Human Right Commission chief K G Balakrishnan of amassing assets disproportionate to his income. A bench headed by Chief Justice S H Kapadia directed the government to respond within a month on action taken by it or intended to be taken on allegations that the former CJI amassed properties worth Rs 40 crore.

MHA orders probe into ex-CJI Balakrishnan's assets

MHA orders probe into ex-CJI Balakrishnan's assets

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

The home ministry has asked the revenue department to conduct a probe into the allegations of disproportionate assets against former Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan.

Former CJI refutes allegations of Kerala HC judge

Former CJI refutes allegations of Kerala HC judge

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

National Human Rights Commission Chairman K G Balakrishnan on Friday termed as "absolutely incorrect" the allegations made against him by a former Kerala high court judge who has demanded his resignation. Balakrishnan told reporters that the allegations are "absolutely incorrect" and these are being made and spread by "people with vested interests".

Merck aims to be in the top league

Merck aims to be in the top league

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

A lot of global products are yet to be launched in the country. In the last eight months, we have launched six products from our global product portfolio.

Gujarat riots: Modi gets clean chit from Nanavati panel

Gujarat riots: Modi gets clean chit from Nanavati panel

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

The Nanavati Commission, which was appointed in 2002, after five years observed that police at some places were ineffective in controlling the mob and said the post-Godhra riots that spread out in the state were "not a pre-planned conspiracy or orchestrated violence.

K'tka speaker may be axed under Central pressure

K'tka speaker may be axed under Central pressure

Rediff.com23 May 2011

The crisis in Karnataka appears to have blown over and the Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state appears to be happy that the report of Governor H R Bharadwaj endorsing President's rule has been rejected by the Centre.

Exclusive: Arun Jaitley on the Karnataka muddle

Exclusive: Arun Jaitley on the Karnataka muddle

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley offers his views on the political crisis in Karnataka, the SC ruling and the Governor's actions

Joji: The Mundane Disarranged by a Heart of Darkness

Joji: The Mundane Disarranged by a Heart of Darkness

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

With Joji, Dileesh Pothan has found a way, once more, to use everything he has learnt to further push the boundaries of his art, observes Sreehari Nair.

Ex-CJI insists Raja's name not mentioned in report

Ex-CJI insists Raja's name not mentioned in report

Rediff.com15 Dec 2010

Facing criticism on the controversy surrounding former minister A Raja allegedly attempting to influence a Madras high court judge, former Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan on Wednesday insisted that the minister's name was not mentioned by Justice H L Gokhale in his report.

'Premiums needed for catastrophes'

'Premiums needed for catastrophes'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

First, we need to have premiums for catastrophe events, like what they have in the developed countries. Although fire insurance covers accidents and floods, earthquake cover is optional.

Black money found with ex-CJI Balakrishnan's kin

Black money found with ex-CJI Balakrishnan's kin

Rediff.com26 Feb 2011

In further embarrassment for former Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan, the Income Tax investigation into allegations of amassment of wealth against three of his relatives, have found black money in their possession

What Jaitley said in impeachment of Justice Sen

What Jaitley said in impeachment of Justice Sen

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

It was a historic day in Rajya Sabha where a motion was moved to impeach a judge of Kolkata High Court and remove him from his post. At 3 pm on Wednesday, the motion was moved by Communist Party of India-Marxcist leader Sitaram Yechury.

Karnataka HC sends notice to Speaker

Karnataka HC sends notice to Speaker

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

The bench, comprising Justices Mohan Shantanagouder, S Abdul Nazeer and A S Bopanna was constituted on October 30.

RIL asks Shell to help fix D6 snags

RIL asks Shell to help fix D6 snags

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Reliance is seeking help from Shell to rectify glitches in D6 block in the Krishna-Godavari basin.

Karnataka: HC adjourns disqualified MLA's plea

Karnataka: HC adjourns disqualified MLA's plea

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

The final hearing on petitions filed by five disqualified MLAs elected as independents, challenging the Speaker's order, was adjourned till January 27 by the Karnataka High Court.

Kerala govt orders probe against KGB's son-in-law

Kerala govt orders probe against KGB's son-in-law

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

The Kerala government on Thursday ordered a vigilance probe into the charges of amassing disproportionate wealth by P V Sreenijan, son-in-law of former Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan. According to official sources, the order was issued by Kerala Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, based on the recommendation to conduct such a probe against Sreenijan by Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan.

Ex-chief justice's son-in-law quits Youth Congress

Ex-chief justice's son-in-law quits Youth Congress

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

Facing a vigilance probe over allegation of amassing wealth, P V Sreemijan, son-in-law of former Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan, on Wednesday resigned as the member of the Youth Congress.

Kerala CM orders probe against ex-CJI's son-in-law

Kerala CM orders probe against ex-CJI's son-in-law

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

Kerala Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan has ordered a probe into the complaint filed by one Shameer from Mattanchery, Kochi against PV Sreenijan, the son-in-law of Justice KG Balakrishnan, the former Chief Justice of India, for allegedly amassing property at worth Rs 7 crore in the last four years.

SC notice to K'taka CM over MLAs plea

SC notice to K'taka CM over MLAs plea

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

The Supreme Court on Tuesday a issued notice to Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on a petition challenging his decision to disqualify seven members of Legislative Assembly.

Balakrishnan should quit as NHRC chief: Ex-CJI

Balakrishnan should quit as NHRC chief: Ex-CJI

Rediff.com27 Feb 2011

With the income tax department alleging former Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan's kin possess black money, ex-CJI J S Verma on Sunday demanded that Balakrishnan should quit as National Human Rights Commission chief and if he does not, President Pratibha Patil should intervene to get him removed from the post.

Karnataka waits for HC verdict on independent MLAs

Karnataka waits for HC verdict on independent MLAs

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

The future course of Karnataka politics may be decided on Monday by a three-judge bench of the high court comprising Justices Abdul Nasir, Mohan Shanthan Goudar and A S Bopanna. The bench will deliver a verdict on the validity of the suspension of five independent Members of Legislative Assembly by Speaker K G Bopaiah.

Can't order probe against corrupt politicians: SC

Can't order probe against corrupt politicians: SC

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

The Supreme Court on Thursday held that it cannot direct a probe against politicians facing corruption charges, saying the onus was on investigating agencies. "This court cannot sit in judgment over whether investigations should be launched against politicians for alleged acts of corruption," a three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice K G Balakrishanan said.