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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.

Delhi HC rejects Parliament breach accused's plea against remand

Delhi HC rejects Parliament breach accused's plea against remand

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

The Delhi high court on Wednesday dismissed a petition by Neelam Azad, an accused arrested in the December 13 Parliament security breach case, seeking her release on the grounds that her police remand was illegal.

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.

Centre sets in motion process for next CJI's appointment

Centre sets in motion process for next CJI's appointment

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

As part of the procedure, the law minister writes to the CJI to name his or her successor.

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.

EWS quota is fresh injustice to SC/STs: SC in minority verdict

EWS quota is fresh injustice to SC/STs: SC in minority verdict

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Introducing reservations for economically weaker sections in admissions and government jobs is permissible but excluding SCs, STs and OBCs as they enjoy pre-existing benefits is to heap fresh injustice, the Supreme Court said in its minority verdict on Monday, striking down the 103rd Constitution amendment.

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.

'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.

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 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.

Did not request UK to give travel documents to Lalit Modi: Sushma

Did not request UK to give travel documents to Lalit Modi: Sushma

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

The minister clarified that she had not favoured the former IPL chief and all such allegations were 'baseless'.

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.

Lalit row: Raje says she did not seek meeting with Amit Shah

Lalit row: Raje says she did not seek meeting with Amit Shah

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje has neither sought an appointment with BJP chief Amit Shah nor has she been denied a meeting.

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.

CJI rejects reports on rift among judges over listing system

CJI rejects reports on rift among judges over listing system

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit Thursday said media reports claiming that a Supreme Court bench has criticised the new system of listing of cases are 'not correct' and all judges of the apex court are on the same page.

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.

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 lashes out at BCCI Disciplinary Committee

Lalit Modi lashes out at BCCI Disciplinary Committee

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi has hit out at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and it's Disciplinary Committee.

Hope everything goes smoothly: Rijiju on appointment of next CJI

Hope everything goes smoothly: Rijiju on appointment of next CJI

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday said formalities are being carried out ahead of the appointment of the next chief justice of India and hoped that everything will go smoothly because the government is "always particular" about rules and conventions.

Don't quit, KK Modi tells son Lalit

Don't quit, KK Modi tells son Lalit

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

Contrary to reports of strained relations between them, industrialist K K Modi on Tuesday extended financial support to his son, suspended Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi, although he said the problems were not unexpected.

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.

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.

What the 5 SC judges said in their EWS quota verdict

What the 5 SC judges said in their EWS quota verdict

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Important quotes from the Supreme Court judgment upholding the validity of the 103rd Constitution amendment providing 10 per cent reservation to people belonging to the economically weaker sections (EWS) in admissions and government jobs.

Reason behind Parl breach is...: Rahul; BJP retorts

Reason behind Parl breach is...: Rahul; BJP retorts

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

BJP derided Gandhi saying he "always talks trash" and claimed that unemployment was at its lowest in the last six years.

Consumer firms see double-digit growth on festive shopping

Consumer firms see double-digit growth on festive shopping

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Consumer durables firms and fashion retailers expect double-digit growth in value terms in the ongoing festival season as consumers have stepped up purchases during this period. They expect to see value sales growth upwards of 15 per cent, which is especially coming in from cities. However, volume growth may lag behind value growth.

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.

Enforcement Directorate seeks non-bailable warrant against Lalit Modi

Enforcement Directorate seeks non-bailable warrant against Lalit Modi

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

The Enforcement Directorate moved a special court in Mumbai on Monday seeking issuance of a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against former Indian Premier League chief Lalit Modi in alleged money laundering case registered against him.

Parliament breach: Cops seek polygraph test to find 'actual motive'

Parliament breach: Cops seek polygraph test to find 'actual motive'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The Delhi Police on Thursday moved a court seeking permission to conduct the polygraph test of all six people arrested in connection with the Parliament security breach matter.

Visa row: ED's cases against Lalit Modi to remain unaffected

Visa row: ED's cases against Lalit Modi to remain unaffected

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The ED started probing Modi in 2009.

'Verdict against Lalit Modi has lifted a dark cloud'

'Verdict against Lalit Modi has lifted a dark cloud'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2012

Relieved after winning a libel suit against axed IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi, who had accused him of match-fixing, former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns said the London High Court's verdict has lifted a "dark cloud" that has been over him for the past two years.

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.

PHOTO! Lalit Modi hangs out with Manchester United's Patrice Evra

PHOTO! Lalit Modi hangs out with Manchester United's Patrice Evra

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Lalit Modi was a special invitee of Manchester United veteran Patrice Evra in the team box on the evening of United's League Cup triumph over Liverpool.

Lalit Modi slams BCCI for 'mess' over Kochi ouster

Lalit Modi slams BCCI for 'mess' over Kochi ouster

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi has again fired a salvo at BCCI bigwigs Sashank Manohar and president N Srinivasan for the "mess" created due to the termination of IPL franchise Kochi Tuskers Kerala.

Lalit Modi row: What benefit did I give Modi, asks Sushma in her defence

Lalit Modi row: What benefit did I give Modi, asks Sushma in her defence

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had helped former cricket tycoon Lalit Modi to procure travel documents despite a red alert by the government.

Asian Games Hockey: India pick up 4-2 win over defending champions Japan

Asian Games Hockey: India pick up 4-2 win over defending champions Japan

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The Indian men's hockey team on Thursday continued their winning run at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022, defeating the 2018 Asian Games Gold medallist Japan 4-2 in their third Pool A match.

Why govt didn't want Lalit in 2G scam hot seat

Why govt didn't want Lalit in 2G scam hot seat

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

Lalit was appointed as the special public prosecutor by the Supreme Court on Monday despite reservations from the Centre. The CBI was pressed for time to find a suitable lawyer for the position as the services of most prominent lawyers had been hired by the many accused in the scam or the corporate firms under the agency's scanner. The lawyer remained tight-lipped about why the government had opposed his appointment strongly, saying, "The judges have made their decision."

HC stays trial court order to provide FIR copy to Parliament breach accused

HC stays trial court order to provide FIR copy to Parliament breach accused

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

The execution of the order dated December 21 stands stayed till the next date of hearing.

Raj poll: Vasundhara Raje, her loyalists in BJP's 2nd list

Raj poll: Vasundhara Raje, her loyalists in BJP's 2nd list

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

The party also decided to field Narpat Singh Rajvi from Chittorgarh after its earlier decision to deny the five-term MLA, who is the son-in-law of its stalwart leader Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, renomination from his Vidhyadhar Nagar seat. This triggered a backlash from a section of party workers.

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.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams second ton of season; Shaw hammers century on comeback

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams second ton of season; Shaw hammers century on comeback

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara slammed his second hundred of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, guiding Saurashtra to a comfortable 242 for four against Rajasthan on the opening day of their Group A match, in Jaipur on Friday.