News for 'lawsuit'

Lawsuit filed against USACA by Ram Varadarajan and CCA

Lawsuit filed against USACA by Ram Varadarajan and CCA

Rediff.com31 Mar 2012

Ram Varadarajan and California Cricket Academy have filed a lawsuit against United States of America Cricket Association,Inc(USACA) alleging history of electoral delays and manipulation at the USACA present board members.

Apple loses trademark lawsuit over 'iPhone' name in China

Apple loses trademark lawsuit over 'iPhone' name in China

Rediff.com5 May 2016

In 2002, Apple applied for the 'iPhone' trademark for its electronic goods in China.

Vishal Sikka named in lawsuit against IP-theft

Vishal Sikka named in lawsuit against IP-theft

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Sikka is considered to be the force behind SAP's analytics platform, HANA that had helped the company strengthen its position in the global market.

India's move to join US 26/11 lawsuit is a BIG risk

India's move to join US 26/11 lawsuit is a BIG risk

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa spoke to experts about the Indian government's decision to become party to a lawsuit in the United States against the Pakistan government and its spy agency Inter Services Intelligence over their involvement in the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai

SC rejects govt plea, upholds Bengal's suit on CBI

SC rejects govt plea, upholds Bengal's suit on CBI

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

The Central Bureau of Investigation is under the superintendence of the Union government as per the statutory scheme, the Supreme Court held on Wednesday while rejecting the Centre's objection to the maintainability of a lawsuit by West Bengal contesting the federal agency's action of pressing ahead with investigation of cases in the state despite withdrawal of general consent.

HC restrains misuse of actor Jackie Shroff's name, voice without consent

HC restrains misuse of actor Jackie Shroff's name, voice without consent

Rediff.com18 May 2024

The court said Shroff is a celebrity and this status inherently grants him certain rights over his personality and associated attributes.

US lawsuit seeking $100 million from Lance Armstrong heads to trial

US lawsuit seeking $100 million from Lance Armstrong heads to trial

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

The US Justice Department has accused Armstrong of defrauding the government by accepting millions of dollars in sponsorship money from the US Postal Service (USPS).

i2 Tech in accord over lawsuits

i2 Tech in accord over lawsuits

Rediff.com12 May 2004

HC imposes Rs 1 lakh costs on man for making Lord Hanuman his co-litigant

HC imposes Rs 1 lakh costs on man for making Lord Hanuman his co-litigant

Rediff.com7 May 2024

The Delhi high court has imposed costs of Rs 1 lakh on a man who made Lord Hanuman his co-litigant in a plea concerning the possession of a private land having a temple of the deity.

US court to hear lawsuit on designating RSS as a terror outfit

US court to hear lawsuit on designating RSS as a terror outfit

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

A United States court in New York has set a pre-trial hearing in April in the lawsuit filed by a Sikh rights group asking that Indian right wing organisation Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh be designated as a "foreign terrorist organisation" for alleged violent acts against religious minorities in India.

Goldman may pay $1 bn fine to settle lawsuit

Goldman may pay $1 bn fine to settle lawsuit

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Goldman Sachs could end up paying $1 billion (670 million pounds) fine if it wants to settle the criminal lawsuit with the US regulator Securities and Exchange Commission, according to a media report.

'Ghar Wapsi' victims join US lawsuit to name RSS a terror outfit

'Ghar Wapsi' victims join US lawsuit to name RSS a terror outfit

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Three Indians have joined a Sikh rights group in filing an amended lawsuit appealing a US court to designate the RSS as a "terror group".

NBA lock-out: Players combine lawsuits to speed up process

NBA lock-out: Players combine lawsuits to speed up process

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

The NBA players merged their two anti-trust lawsuits against the league into one on Monday in an effort to speed up the judicial process, local media reported.

Delhi HC dismisses Juhi Chawla's 5G lawsuit, fines her Rs 20 lakh

Delhi HC dismisses Juhi Chawla's 5G lawsuit, fines her Rs 20 lakh

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

The Delhi high court on Friday dismissed with a cost of Rs 20 lakh actress Juhi Chawla's lawsuit challenging the 5G wireless network technology and said the plea was defective and filed for gaining publicity.

Lawsuit filed seeking transparency in US' H-1B visa lottery

Lawsuit filed seeking transparency in US' H-1B visa lottery

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The lawsuit has been filed by American Immigration Council and American Immigration Lawyers Association.

AstraZeneca's COVID-19 Vaccine: The TTS Factor

AstraZeneca's COVID-19 Vaccine: The TTS Factor

Rediff.com1 May 2024

'It is admitted that the AZ vaccine can, in very rare cases, cause TTS.'

Arvind to pay $3.2 million to settle Ralph Lauren lawsuit

Arvind to pay $3.2 million to settle Ralph Lauren lawsuit

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Arvind Ltd would pay $3.2 million to Ralph Lauren to settle a lawsuit the US-based luxury fashion house filed in 2013.

Australian royal prank DJ settles lawsuit, resigns

Australian royal prank DJ settles lawsuit, resigns

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

An Australian DJ involved in a royal prank call to a premier London hospital that resulted in the death of an Indian-origin nurse has settled her lawsuit with the radio network and resigned.

1984 riots: US court asks Sonia to respond to lawsuit

1984 riots: US court asks Sonia to respond to lawsuit

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

A United States federal court in New York has given Congress president Sonia Gandhi time till January 2 to respond to charges of "shielding, protecting and rewarding" the perpetrators of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

PM Modi should be granted immunity from lawsuits in US: Preet Bharara

PM Modi should be granted immunity from lawsuits in US: Preet Bharara

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Preet Bharara, has once again gone to bat for Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the immunity the Indian leader enjoys from lawsuits brought against him in the United States.

Open to resolving disputes; won't do one-on-one meetings: Lenders to Byju's

Open to resolving disputes; won't do one-on-one meetings: Lenders to Byju's

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

A group of lenders to educational technology (edtech) giant Byju's has told the firm that they're open to negotiations with the company to resolve litigation and other disputes, according to people familiar with the matter. However, they have told Byju's that they will not engage in the firm's proposal for one-on-one meetings, according to sources. Byju's recently filed a suit against US-based investment management firm Redwood to challenge the acceleration of the $1.2-billion Term Loan B (TLB) facility, and disqualify the lender for its "predatory tactics".

Time of US entry depends on lawsuit result: M&M

Time of US entry depends on lawsuit result: M&M

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Last month, M&M's exclusive US distributor, Global Vehicles, had filed a lawsuit against the Indian firm before an Atlanta District Court, alleging an inordinate delay in the launch of the pick-up truck. GV had claimed to have made an overall investment of $103.5 million (about Rs 480 crore) along with franchisees to sell M&M's pick-up truck based on Scorpio platform.

Byju Raveendran, board members will not attend BYJU's Feb 23 EGM

Byju Raveendran, board members will not attend BYJU's Feb 23 EGM

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Edtech firm Think and Learn Private Ltd, owner of Byju's, on Thursday said neither the company's founder and CEO Byju Raveendran nor any other board member will attend the extraordinary general meeting called by some select investors. Shareholders at Byju's are set to vote on Friday on a resolution brought by some investors to oust founder CEO Byju Raveendran and his family members over alleged "mismanagement and failures". Byju's has called the EGM "procedurally invalid" and contractually in contravention of the company's article of association and shareholder's agreement.

HC refuses to review defamation order against Tehelka

HC refuses to review defamation order against Tehelka

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Justice Neena Bansal Krishna said there was no merit in the plea, also filed by the news portal's journalist Aniruddha Bahal, as there is no error apparent on the face of record or a mistake which can be corrected within the ambit of review.

ICC ban a betrayal of the nation: Sri Lanka sports minister

ICC ban a betrayal of the nation: Sri Lanka sports minister

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe on Sunday slammed Sri Lanka Cricket for bidding for a ban from the ICC, calling it a "big betrayal of the country".

SC extends stay on Mathura mosque survey

SC extends stay on Mathura mosque survey

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

"Interim orders wherever granted shall continue. Re-list in first half of April, 2024," the bench said in its order and directed the parties to complete the pleadings by then.

Family of Indian paralysed after US cops' brutality to file lawsuit

Family of Indian paralysed after US cops' brutality to file lawsuit

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Many have called the incident police brutality" and "racial profiling.

Why Byju's is unable to pay salaries to staff

Why Byju's is unable to pay salaries to staff

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

Byju's founder Byju Raveendran on Saturday said the edtech company will not be able to pay salaries to employees as the recent funds raised through a rights issue are inaccessible due to a legal dispute with certain investors. In a letter to staff, Raveendran said the rights issue, launched a month ago, has been successfully closed. "This was supposed to be a happy correspondence.

Second US city bans caste bias; Hindus move court over rights breach

Second US city bans caste bias; Hindus move court over rights breach

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

The move comes amid a nationwide civil rights movement, led mostly by South Asian Americans who come from caste-oppressed backgrounds, NBC reported on Friday.

Woman accuses boxing great Mike Tyson of rape in 1990s

Woman accuses boxing great Mike Tyson of rape in 1990s

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

A woman has filed a $5 million lawsuit accusing former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson of raping her in the early 1990s.

Spouses of H-1B visa holders can work here, says US judge

Spouses of H-1B visa holders can work here, says US judge

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.

HC bars circulation of sexually explicit video of judicial officer

HC bars circulation of sexually explicit video of judicial officer

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

The Delhi high court has restrained sharing and posting of a 'sexually explicit' video of a judicial officer and a woman that surfaced on November 29 and was circulated on social media platforms, saying its circulation would cause irreparable harm to the privacy rights of the plaintiff.

Issues of Kashi, Mathura shouldn't...: Muslim body chief

Issues of Kashi, Mathura shouldn't...: Muslim body chief

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

On the recent decision allowing survey of the Gyanvapi mosque, Madani said, "We have no objection to the survey. We believe that if the survey is conducted honestly, nothing will come out of it."

Sports Shorts: Venus settles lawsuit over fatal Florida car crash

Sports Shorts: Venus settles lawsuit over fatal Florida car crash

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Jerome Barson, who was a passenger in a sedan that collided with the SUV that Venus Williams was driving, died 13 days after the accident.

Victory will be fitting reply to my LS expulsion: Mahua Moitra

Victory will be fitting reply to my LS expulsion: Mahua Moitra

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Mahua asserted that despite all efforts by the Bharatiya Janata Party to "sound the death knell" for constitutional democracy, India is too great a country to be destroyed by the fascists.

The Battles Over Recipes

The Battles Over Recipes

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Who owns a recipe, and should one fight over its origins?

Twitter sues Elon Musk for backing out of $44 bn buyout

Twitter sues Elon Musk for backing out of $44 bn buyout

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

As per The Verge, the lawsuit was filed in Delaware's court of chancery on Tuesday, accusing Musk of hypocrisy.