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HC asks govt to curb Instagram influencers, fake therapists

HC asks govt to curb Instagram influencers, fake therapists

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

The Karnataka high court has advised the government to come up with some regulatory measures to check the growth of pseudo-therapists and 'Instagram influencers'.

Mumbai cop's defamation plea against Arnab dismissed

Mumbai cop's defamation plea against Arnab dismissed

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

A sessions court in Mumbai has dismissed a criminal defamation complaint filed by a Mumbai police officer against Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami over certain claims made during the coverage of the Sushant Singh Rajput death case.

LTTE men denied bail in attempt to steal Rs 40 cr from dead woman's account

LTTE men denied bail in attempt to steal Rs 40 cr from dead woman's account

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The Madras high court has refused bail to two persons, said to be the members of the banned organisation LTTE, who attempted to loot Rs 40 crore lying idle in the savings bank account of a dead man.

Why do you want Teesta, husband back in jail, SC asks CBI, Gujarat govt

Why do you want Teesta, husband back in jail, SC asks CBI, Gujarat govt

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the CBI and the Gujarat government as to why they want to send social activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband Javed Anand back in jail after they have been out for over seven years on anticipatory bail.

Dominica court adjourns Choksi's case hearing till June 25

Dominica court adjourns Choksi's case hearing till June 25

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

A Dominica Magistrate Court has adjourned till June 25 the hearing into alleged illegal entry of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi into the Caribbean island nation, local media there reported. On Monday, the Magistrate Court was to start hearing the case of Choksi's "illegal entry" into the country on May 23 but he was a "no show", a media website Natureislenews reported. His legal team submitted a medical certificate from the doctors of Dominica China Friendship Hospital, where Choksi is being held, of "mental stress" and elevated blood pressure.

Nirav Modi's extradition trial concludes, verdict expected on Feb 25

Nirav Modi's extradition trial concludes, verdict expected on Feb 25

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

A UK Judge on Friday stated that the ruling in fugitive diamond dealer Nirav Modi extradition case will be made on February 25. The extradition trial of Nirav Modi has concluded today at Westminster Magistrates' court in London. District judge Samuel Goozee confirmed the timeline. Nirav Modi, who is wanted in India for allegedly defrauding Punjab National Bank (PNB) of an estimated $2 billion, was re-remanded on December 1 by a judge at Westminster Magistrate Court in London.

Raj Kundra walks out of jail a day after getting bail

Raj Kundra walks out of jail a day after getting bail

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Businessman Raj Kundra on Tuesday walked out of a Mumbai jail, a day after a magistrate court granted bail to the key accused in a pornographic films case in which he was arrested two months ago.

Complaint against Kangana for 'malicious' tweet against judiciary

Complaint against Kangana for 'malicious' tweet against judiciary

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The Bollywood actor had "no respect for varied communities of India, law of the land and authorised government bodies" and even made fun of the judiciary, it stated.

Wandering on streets late at night not a crime: Court

Wandering on streets late at night not a crime: Court

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

The Mumbai police had registered the case against the man on June 13 and the Girgaon metropolitan magistrate's court passed its order acquitting him on June 16.

Manchester City's Mendy charged with rape

Manchester City's Mendy charged with rape

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy was charged by the Cheshire Constabulary with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault on Thursday.

Israel embassy blast: 4 Ladakh students sent to 10-day custody

Israel embassy blast: 4 Ladakh students sent to 10-day custody

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Four students, who were arrested from Ladakh in connection with a blast near the Israel Embassy here in January, were sent to 10-day police remand by a magistrate court, officials said.

Rahul appears before Guj court in defamation case, denies charges

Rahul appears before Guj court in defamation case, denies charges

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

During the election rally held at Kolar in Karnataka on April 13, 2019, Gandhi had reportedly asked, "Nirav Modi, Lalit Modi, Narendra Modi...how come they all have Modi as the common surname. How come all the thieves have Modi as the common surname?"

CBI files 3 fresh FIRs against Mehul Choksi in Rs 6,700-cr PNB fraud case

CBI files 3 fresh FIRs against Mehul Choksi in Rs 6,700-cr PNB fraud case

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

The diamantaire's counsel said there is a vigilance manual circular that the consortium can lodge only one FIR. Each consortium member cannot lodge separate FIRs, he said.

'Bulli Bai' app case: 21-yr-old sent to police custody till Jan 10

'Bulli Bai' app case: 21-yr-old sent to police custody till Jan 10

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Mumbai Police has not revealed the identity of the suspect detained from Bengaluru yet, except for his age.

Owaisi's provocative remarks angered shooters, says UP police

Owaisi's provocative remarks angered shooters, says UP police

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Police said that that the accused were hurt by Owaisi's 'anti-Hindu' statements.

HC fines petitioners Rs 1 lakh for PIL against Shinde, dismisses suit against Thackerays

HC fines petitioners Rs 1 lakh for PIL against Shinde, dismisses suit against Thackerays

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

The Bombay high court on Thursday termed as "politically induced litigation" a PIL filed by seven citizens seeking action against dissident Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and other rebel MLAs of the party, and said it would hear the plea if the petitioners deposit Rs 1 lakh as security.

Sexual abuse: CBI clean chit to Oommen Chandy; Cong seeks Vijayan's apology

Sexual abuse: CBI clean chit to Oommen Chandy; Cong seeks Vijayan's apology

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

The CBI also submitted another referral report in the court exonerating Bharatiya Janata Party leader AP Abdullakutty in the sexual exploitation complaint by the woman.

Defamation case: HC junks RSS functionary's plea against Rahul Gandhi

Defamation case: HC junks RSS functionary's plea against Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The Bombay High Court on Monday dismissed RSS functionary Rajesh Kunte's plea seeking that the transcript of Rahul Gandhi's speech made in 2014, in which he allegedly blamed the RSS for Mahatma Gandhi's assassination, be admitted as evidence in a criminal defamation case filed against the Congress leader.

Cops book 'narcotic jihad' Kerala bishop

Cops book 'narcotic jihad' Kerala bishop

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

The Kerala Police on Monday registered a case against Catholic Bishop Joseph Kallarangatt on the basis of a complaint that the priest through his "love and narcotic jihad" remarks, committed the offence of promoting feelings of hatred between different groups on the grounds of religion.

HC rejects pleas filed by Kundra challenging arrest

HC rejects pleas filed by Kundra challenging arrest

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Kundra and Thorpe were arrested last month and remanded initially to police custody, and subsequently to judicial custody.

Bharti Singh, husband remanded to custody till Dec 4

Bharti Singh, husband remanded to custody till Dec 4

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

Both Singh and her husband are accused of consuming ganja

Nirav Modi: Indian mission to liaise with UK authorities for early extradition

Nirav Modi: Indian mission to liaise with UK authorities for early extradition

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The Indian High Commission in London on Thursday welcomed the Westminster Magistrates' Court ruling in the extradition case of diamond merchant Nirav Modi, wanted in India to stand trial on charges of fraud and money laundering related to the Punjab National Bank (PNB) letters of undertaking (LoUs) scam case. A senior diplomat at India House said the judgment, which found a prima facie case against the accused, paves the way for the government of India and the high commission officials to liaise with the UK authorities on the next stages of the procedural matters for his early extradition to India. "The judgment paves the way for the government of India, including the High Commission of India in London, to liaise with the UK authorities on the procedural matters," said the diplomat at the High Commission. "As with previous extradition cases, we will press on with the next steps," he said.

Assange's extradition case goes before UK minister Priti Patel for decision

Assange's extradition case goes before UK minister Priti Patel for decision

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The extradition case of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, wanted in the US over the alleged leak of classified documents related to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, was sent to UK Home Secretary Priti Patel on Wednesday.

Drugs-on-cruise case: Woman carried drugs in sanitary pad

Drugs-on-cruise case: Woman carried drugs in sanitary pad

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

As many as 18 arrests have been made in the cruise ship raid case so far.

HC rejects Kangana's plea to quash Javed Akhtar's defamation case

HC rejects Kangana's plea to quash Javed Akhtar's defamation case

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The Bombay high court on Thursday dismissed the plea filed by actor Kangana Ranaut seeking quashing of the criminal defamation proceedings initiated against her by a court in Mumbai based on lyricist Javed Akhtar's complaint.

'No need for sanction': Mumbai court summons Mamata in insult to anthem case

'No need for sanction': Mumbai court summons Mamata in insult to anthem case

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

A Mumbai court on Wednesday issued summons to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and directed her to appear before it on March 2 in a case of allegedly showing disrespect to the national anthem during her visit to the city.

Amid Raj crisis, Union minister to face credit scam probe

Amid Raj crisis, Union minister to face credit scam probe

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Court orders probe into Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat's role in a complaint linked to Sanjivani Credit Cooperative Society, in which thousands of investors allegedly lost Rs 900 crore a year ago.

PIO doctor facing terror charges challenges extradition to India from UK

PIO doctor facing terror charges challenges extradition to India from UK

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Dr Mukul Hazarika, who is a general practitioner at County Durham, is sought by the Indian authorities to stand trial for conspiracy related to a banned terrorist organisation in India.

Teesta Setalvad, Sreekumar sent to police custody till July 2

Teesta Setalvad, Sreekumar sent to police custody till July 2

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

A court in Ahmedabad on Sunday remanded social activist Teesta Setalvad and former state director general of police R B Sreekumar in police custody till July 2 in a case of fabricating evidence to frame innocent persons in connection with the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Teesta part of plot to frame then Guj CM Modi in 2002 riot cases: SIT to court

Teesta part of plot to frame then Guj CM Modi in 2002 riot cases: SIT to court

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The Mumbai-based activist, currently in jail in Gujarat, has sought bail.

Gujarat police arrest filmmaker Avinash Das in Amit Shah photo case

Gujarat police arrest filmmaker Avinash Das in Amit Shah photo case

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The Gujarat police arrested filmmaker Avinash Das on Wednesday in a case related to sharing on Twitter a photo of Union Home Minister Amit Shah with arrested IAS officer Pooja Singhal, an official said.

HC extends protection from arrest granted to Kangana, sister

HC extends protection from arrest granted to Kangana, sister

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

The Bombay high court on Monday extended till February 15 the interim protection from arrest granted to actor Kangana Ranaut and her sister Rangoli Chandel in connection with a first information report registered against them by Mumbai police on sedition and other charges following their tweets.

PNB scam: UK court rejects Nirav Modi's latest bail attempt

PNB scam: UK court rejects Nirav Modi's latest bail attempt

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

The 49-year-old jeweller, fighting extradition to India on charges of fraud and money laundering in the estimated $2-billion Punjab National Bank scam case, has made around six previous attempts at bail at the magistrates' court as well as at the high court level.

Mahinda, Namal among 16 barred from travelling abroad

Mahinda, Namal among 16 barred from travelling abroad

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The order was also imposed on parliamentarians Johnston Fernando, Pavithra Wanniarachchi, Sanjeewa Edirimanne, Kanchana Jayaratne, Rohitha Abeygunawardena, C B Ratnayake, Sampath Athukorala, Renuka Perera, Sanath Nishantha, Senior DIG Deshabandu Thennakoon among others.

Netanyahu's wife convicted of misusing state funds

Netanyahu's wife convicted of misusing state funds

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

She was ordered to pay a fine of 10,000 shekels (around $ 2,800) by a magistrate's court in Jerusalem.

Leicester violence: UK police nabs 47; Hindus, Muslims appeal for harmony

Leicester violence: UK police nabs 47; Hindus, Muslims appeal for harmony

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Leicestershire police said a 20-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon during clashes in the city.

Sri Lankan protesters camp outside PMO demanding ouster of Rajapaksas

Sri Lankan protesters camp outside PMO demanding ouster of Rajapaksas

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Thousands of demonstrators have hit the streets since April 9, as the government ran out of money for vital imports; prices of essential commodities have skyrocketed and there are acute shortages in fuel, medicines and electricity supply.

Kerala BJP chief to be booked for alleged poll fraud

Kerala BJP chief to be booked for alleged poll fraud

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

A court in Wayanad on Wednesday directed the police to register a case against Bharatiya Janata Party Kerala chief K Surendran on charges of bribing tribal leader and Janathipathya Rashtreeya Party (JRP) president C K Janu to contest as an NDA candidate in the Mananathavady Assembly constituency in the April 6 elections.

No material in Zakia Jafri's complaint to take it forward: SIT tells SC

No material in Zakia Jafri's complaint to take it forward: SIT tells SC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Zakia Jafri, the wife of slain Congress leader Ehsan Jafri who was killed at Gulberg society in Ahmedabad on February 28, 2002 during the violence, has challenged the SIT's clean chit to 64 persons including Narendra Modi, the then Gujarat chief minister during the 2002 riots in the state.

Defamation case: Rahul appears before Surat court

Defamation case: Rahul appears before Surat court

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

During Friday's hearing, the Congress leader replied 'I don't know' to most of the questions asked by the court on the basis of recent testimonies of two witnesses -- the then electoral officer of Kolar in Karnataka where Gandhi had made the speech, and a videographer appointed by the Election Commission to shoot that rally.