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Lalit Modi transfers stake in Godfrey Phillips to son

Lalit Modi transfers stake in Godfrey Phillips to son

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

Lalit Modi transferred his 2,000 shares worth Rs 114,000,0 (as of Friday) in his name to son Ruchir Kumar Modi.

Lalit Modi slams BCCI inquiry, says 'sham exercise'

Lalit Modi slams BCCI inquiry, says 'sham exercise'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi came down heavily on the three-member Disciplinary Committee, probing alleged irregularities against him, on Tuesday, saying the panel has made a 'mockery of the proceedings'.

Lalit Modi's successor is his exact opposite

Lalit Modi's successor is his exact opposite

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

It is a little amusing to know that Chirayu Amin, the newly-appointed interim chief of the Indian Premier League, enjoys an image that is in total contract to that of his predecessor, Lalit Modi, in public life

IPL is clean and transparent: Lalit Modi

IPL is clean and transparent: Lalit Modi

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

In an apparent attack on his detractors, IPL commissioner Lalit Modi said all decisions regarding the league in all its three editions were taken by the Governing Council and approved by the General Body. Against the backdrop of allegations of financial wrong-doings in the IPL, he also said the IPL is clean and transparent.

IT officials satisfied after inquiry: Lalit Modi

IT officials satisfied after inquiry: Lalit Modi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi on Friday said that IT officials went back satisfied after the 8-hour questioning.

ICC revamp will 'destroy' cricket: Lalit Modi

ICC revamp will 'destroy' cricket: Lalit Modi

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Disgraced former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi has expressed a vehement stance against the new ICC decision giving 'greater control' to 'Big Three' -- India, Australia and England, saying that it will destroy the game.

Spotted: Lalit Modi at the Champions League

Spotted: Lalit Modi at the Champions League

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

Reader Farhan Mazher from Hyderabad sent us this photograph.

Report on Lalit Modi by early October: Scindia

Report on Lalit Modi by early October: Scindia

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

The BCCI's disciplinary committee, probing charges of alleged financial irregularities against suspended IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi, will submit its report by early October.

Has ED summoned Lalit Modi in money laundering case?

Has ED summoned Lalit Modi in money laundering case?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

The Enforcement Directorate has issued summons to former Indian Premier League boss Lalit Modi in connection with an alleged money-laundering case registered against him in Mumbai.

Ensure Lalit Modi is deported from UK: Congress tells Modi

Ensure Lalit Modi is deported from UK: Congress tells Modi

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

The Congress has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take up the issue of former IPL chairman Lalit Modi's deportation during his ongoing visit to UK and to ensure that the "fugitive" and "black money exporter" is brought back.

BJP leader says help to 'bhagoda' Lalit Modi is legally, morally wrong

BJP leader says help to 'bhagoda' Lalit Modi is legally, morally wrong

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Singh's strong comments are the first public criticism by a ruling party MP against the help extended to Lalit Modi by Swaraj and Rajasthan Chief Minister Raje

'Told Lalit Modi to return to India and face the law,' says Pawar

'Told Lalit Modi to return to India and face the law,' says Pawar

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar tried to convince Lalit Modi to return to India and "face the law" during a meeting in London in May.

Lalit Modi moves court against his ouster from RCA

Lalit Modi moves court against his ouster from RCA

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

The Lalit Modi faction has moved the Jaipur High Court against BJP leader Amin Pathan and few others, who allegedly removed the former Indian Premier League commissioner from the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) in a coup following a no-confidence motion.

Govt will play by rule book: Arun Jaitley on Lalit Modi controversy

Govt will play by rule book: Arun Jaitley on Lalit Modi controversy

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The government will "play by the rule book" and make sure that absolute standards of probity are maintained, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said as the Opposition continued its attack over the Lalit Modi controversy.

Make sure Lalit Modi returns to face trial: Chidambaram tells govt

Make sure Lalit Modi returns to face trial: Chidambaram tells govt

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Rejecting allegations of vendetta levelled against him and the United Progressive Alliance, former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday demanded that the government should ensure that Lalit Modi returns to India to face the probe by the Enforcement Directorate on various charges, including money laundering.

Sushma-Lalit Modi row: Did PM tacitly help a fugitive, asks Congress

Sushma-Lalit Modi row: Did PM tacitly help a fugitive, asks Congress

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Congress charged the entire BJP and the government with "aiding and abetting" Lalit Modi, a fugitive.

Lalit Modi wants fresh hearing to revoke passport

Lalit Modi wants fresh hearing to revoke passport

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Lalit Modi's counsel has sought a fresh hearing from the Regional Passport Officer in connection with the revocation of the passport of the former IPL chairman.

Lalit Modi questions move to change auction norms

Lalit Modi questions move to change auction norms

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

Former Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi on Friday questioned the IPL Governing Council's move to change the players auction norms for the fourth season of the T20 league at the last minute.

All play, no work but big pay for Lalit Modi

All play, no work but big pay for Lalit Modi

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Godfrey Phillips, controlled by his father K K Modi, paid Rs 1.7 crore despite him not attending a single board meet

Chennai police issues fresh summons to Lalit Modi

Chennai police issues fresh summons to Lalit Modi

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

Modi and five others -- Harish Krishnamachari of Mumbai, Ajay Verma of New Delhi and World Sports Group office-bearers Venu Nair, Andrew Georgio and Seamus O'Brien -- have been asked to appear for an inquiry either on January 25, 26 or 28, a date suitable for them, Police Commissioner T Rajendran told reporters on Thursday.

'Lalit Modi planned IPL-style league in England'

'Lalit Modi planned IPL-style league in England'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

A 1.2 billion pound sterling plan called 'Project Victoria', allegedly conceived by Lalit Modi to launch a rebel Twenty20 league in England, is set to be at the centre of a libel case filed by the sacked IPL chief against ECB boss Giles Clarke, according to a report.

Lalit Modi's roller-coaster stint in Indian cricket ends

Lalit Modi's roller-coaster stint in Indian cricket ends

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Astute, ruthlessly ambitious, and the one who aimed for the sky, Lalit Modi's eventful stint in Indian cricket firmament, with its innumerable ups and downs, truly defines the age-old saying 'life is a roller-coaster'.

Lalit Modi says Royals, Kings XI axing illegal

Lalit Modi says Royals, Kings XI axing illegal

Rediff.com10 Oct 2010

Former Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi lashed out at the Board of Control for Cricket in India's decision to axe Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab from T20 tournament, saying it is 'illegal', as the Board has chosen the path of vengeance.

Shilpa Shetty backs Lalit Modi in IPL row

Shilpa Shetty backs Lalit Modi in IPL row

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

Lalit Modi, under the Income Tax department's scanner for financial irregularities, continues to get the backing of the IPL franchise owners with Rajasthan Royals co-owner Shilpa Shetty defending the event's embattled Commissioner.

Lalit Modi says he will cooperate in probe

Lalit Modi says he will cooperate in probe

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Under-pressure IPL commissioner Lalit Modi on Monday welcomed a probe into the functioning of the cash-awash Twenty20 League, saying he would extend all help to investigators.

Lalit Modi denies payment of bonus to Majola

Lalit Modi denies payment of bonus to Majola

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Suspended Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi on Friday denied making a bonus payment of one million rand to Cricket South Africa chief Gerald Majola for agreeing to host the second edition of the T20 League in South Africa last year.

BCCI moves Supreme Court against Lalit Modi's participation in RCA polls

BCCI moves Supreme Court against Lalit Modi's participation in RCA polls

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

The BCCI challenged the Rajasthan Sports Act 2005 allowing the former Indian Premier League commissioner to contest the RCA presidential elections on December 19 despite being banned for life by the Board.

Lalit Modi set to fight Rajasthan CA elections

Lalit Modi set to fight Rajasthan CA elections

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

The high voltage elections of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) have been scheduled for December 19 even as uncertainty prevails over former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi's participations in the poll.

Images: The rise and fall of Lalit Modi

Images: The rise and fall of Lalit Modi

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Controversy's favourite child commended and condemned in equal measure, IPL chief Lalit Modi rose meteorically but his fall was no less spectacular as he was booted out of the very empire he created.

Disciplinary panel report on Lalit Modi by May-end

Disciplinary panel report on Lalit Modi by May-end

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

The three-member Disciplinary Committee, probing alleged irregularities against former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi, is likely to give its recommendations to the Board of Control for Cricket in India by the end of May.

Lalit Modi will take legal recourse to challenge BCCI ban, says lawyer

Lalit Modi will take legal recourse to challenge BCCI ban, says lawyer

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Slamming the life ban imposed on Lalit Modi by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, former Indian Premier League chairman's lawyer Mehmood Abdi on Wednesday said he would challenge it in the court.

Lalit Modi to resign after IPL 3 final?

Lalit Modi to resign after IPL 3 final?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Lalit Modi is likely to quit as IPL commissioner and chairman after the tournament final this weekend.

Bhandarkar to make a movie on Lalit Modi

Bhandarkar to make a movie on Lalit Modi

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi confirmed that he has had talks with filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar to document his life. Modi said that apart from Bhandarkar, he has been consulted by other movie makers. The IPL chairman told a television channel that it is a compliment that so many filmmakers are interested in making a movie on his life.

Why are Mallya, Lalit Modi still abroad? Rahul slams PM @ Assam rally

Why are Mallya, Lalit Modi still abroad? Rahul slams PM @ Assam rally

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Gandhi said, "Modi talked about bringing back black money from abroad and putting Rs 15 lakh in each Indian's bank account. I ask why Mallya and Lalit Modi are still abroad then."

Lalit Modi loses verdict appeal in Cairns libel case

Lalit Modi loses verdict appeal in Cairns libel case

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Former Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi failed in his appeal against a 90,000 pounds (approx Rs 74 lakh) libel award to former New Zealand captain Chris Cairns over match-fixing allegations.

Vasundhara Raje supported Lalit Modi's immigration plea in 2011

Vasundhara Raje supported Lalit Modi's immigration plea in 2011

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

In a new twist to the Lalit Modi and Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj row, newly-emerged documents show that Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje agreed to secretly testify in the former's United Kingdom immigration application in 2011.

Lalit Modi explains 'issues' relating stint as IPL chief

Lalit Modi explains 'issues' relating stint as IPL chief

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Former Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi on Tuesday said he has presented his reply to the show cause notice from the Enforcement Directorate (ED), with regard to the Foreign Exchange Management Act, claiming he cannot be held responsible for any wrongdoings since he had no 'cheque signing powers' during his stint as the chief of the Twenty20 tournament.

Lalit Modi wants Srinivasan 'banned for life'

Lalit Modi wants Srinivasan 'banned for life'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

With the Supreme Court-instituted Justice Mudgal committee indicting Gurunath Meiyappan in the IPL betting and spot-fixing scandal, the event's sacked commissioner Lalit Modi has demanded a life ban on his father-in-law and BCCI President N Srinivasan.

The IPL is here to stay: Lalit Modi

The IPL is here to stay: Lalit Modi

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi refused to buy the idea that the Indian Premier League was the reason behind India's Twenty20 World Cup debacle and said the cash-rich tournament is here to stay with top Indian players continuing to play in it.

'Swaraj's help to Lalit Modi a clear case of quid-pro-quo'

'Swaraj's help to Lalit Modi a clear case of quid-pro-quo'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Opposition parties on Monday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to explain on the issue of the help provided by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to scam-tainted former IPL chief Lalit Modi and also sought her resignation in the matter.