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Kejriwal gets bail in false affidavit case

Kejriwal gets bail in false affidavit case

Rediff.com24 Dec 2016

A Delhi court on Saturday granted bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a case of allegedly giving false information in an affidavit filed in the run up to 2013 assembly polls.

'Nirav Modi won't be back on the first flight to India'

'Nirav Modi won't be back on the first flight to India'

Rediff.com5 May 2021

'It could take at least a couple of years for his case to go through the entire run of the British judiciary.'

ED attaches Marans' assets worth Rs 742 cr in Aircel-Maxis case

ED attaches Marans' assets worth Rs 742 cr in Aircel-Maxis case

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Assets include Kalanithi Maran's shares worth Rs 139 cr in Sun Direct.

Bill approved to nab those hoarding black money abroad

Bill approved to nab those hoarding black money abroad

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

The SIT on black money has widened its probe.

Shiv Sena has become Sonia Sena: Kangana

Shiv Sena has become Sonia Sena: Kangana

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

She wrote this in reply to an article about the proceedings of Bombay high court during the hearing of the stay order plea by the actor's lawyer against the demolition drive of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation at her property.

Agencies to put restrictions on suspects going abroad

Agencies to put restrictions on suspects going abroad

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

A list of at least 20 individuals has been sent to the immigration department to prevent them from flying overseas.

Aryan today, tomorrow it can be your child

Aryan today, tomorrow it can be your child

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

You aren't dealing with a normal, civilised, law. The NDPS Act, in its preconditions for bail, and insistence on evidence of innocence rather than guilt, is worse than UAPA. Imagine yourself or your child at the other end of this, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Jagan case: Court orders freezing of assets worth Rs 143 cr

Jagan case: Court orders freezing of assets worth Rs 143 cr

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

A special Prevention of Money Laundering Act court has issued orders for attachment of properties worth Rs 143.74 crore of YSR Congress party chief Jagan Mohan Reddy and his associates in a disproportionate assets case being probed by the Enforcement Directorate.

Amrapali case: SC keen on completion certificate to homebuyers

Amrapali case: SC keen on completion certificate to homebuyers

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

On July 23, the apex court had cracked its whip on errant builders for breaching the trust reposed by homebuyers and ordered cancellation of the registration of Amrapali Group under the real estate law RERA, and ousted it from its prime properties in the NCR by nixing the land leases.

No arrest of Teesta Setalvad in fund embezzlement case till May 31: SC

No arrest of Teesta Setalvad in fund embezzlement case till May 31: SC

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

The case was registered by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch on a complaint accusing Setalvad and Anand of "fraudulently" securing grants of Rs 1.4 crore from the union government through their NGO Sabrang Trust between 2008 and 2013.

Mirchpur Dalits killing case: HC convicts 33, 12 gets life term

Mirchpur Dalits killing case: HC convicts 33, 12 gets life term

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

A 60-year-old Dalit man and his physically challenged daughter were burnt alive by members of the Jat community in Mirchpur village in Haryana's Hisar district in April 2010.

2020: Supreme Court in many shades of grey

2020: Supreme Court in many shades of grey

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Sensitive cases like the validity of the scrapping of Article 370 of the Constitution, the Citizenship Act, and states challenging perceived assault on federalism were on the back burner. An analysis of the judgments delivered in the past months would show that it was acting more like a court of appeal rather than a Constitutional court, observes M J Antony.

Cabinet approves bill on black money

Cabinet approves bill on black money

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

To check black money menace, the Cabinet on Tuesday approved a new bill that would give more powers to the tax department in tracking illicit wealth stashed abroad and provide for strict penal actions for such offence.

Who is a terrorist?

Who is a terrorist?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'There is no acceptable definition of what terrorism is and who a terrorist is.'

Khattar's 'dead rat' jibe at Sonia invites wrath

Khattar's 'dead rat' jibe at Sonia invites wrath

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The Congress on Monday slammed Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar for his "deplorable" remarks against Sonia Gandhi and demanded an unconditional apology from him.

IPL-6 spot-fixing: Court sets July 25 for framing charges

IPL-6 spot-fixing: Court sets July 25 for framing charges

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

The order on framing of charges in the IPL-6 spot fixing case in which suspended cricketers Ajit Chandila, S Sreesanth, Ankeet Chavan and others, including underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and his aide Chhota Shakeel are accused, was deferred for July 25 by a Delhi court.

26/11 terrorist Hafiz Saeed sentenced to 11 yrs jail

26/11 terrorist Hafiz Saeed sentenced to 11 yrs jail

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

The court sentenced Saeed to five-and-a-half years and imposed a fine of Rs 15,000 in each case. The sentences of both cases will run concurrently.

Herald case: Court dismisses Swamy's application

Herald case: Court dismisses Swamy's application

Rediff.com26 May 2018

He sought a seeking a direction to Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, his mother Sonia Gandhi and other accused to either admit or deny if certain documents filed by him were original.

Zakir Naik charged with 'inciting terror'

Zakir Naik charged with 'inciting terror'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

The 51-year-old televangelist, who is currently abroad, is being probed under terror and money-laundering charges by the NIA.

IPL-6 Fixing: Court to pass order on charge on June 29

IPL-6 Fixing: Court to pass order on charge on June 29

Rediff.com23 May 2015

A Delhi court said it would pass on June 29 its order on framing of charges in IPL-6 spot fixing scandal case in which suspended cricketers S Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila, Ankeet Chavan and others, including underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and his aide Chhota Shakeel, are accused.

JNU attack: Responded to PCR calls, didn't delay action, says police

JNU attack: Responded to PCR calls, didn't delay action, says police

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Delhi Police spokesperson Mandeep Singh Randhawa said the internal security of the JNU lies with the varsity administration. He said the police did not reach late and handled the situation professionally.

Bhima-Koregaon: CM promise to withdraw cases proves hollow

Bhima-Koregaon: CM promise to withdraw cases proves hollow

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

'We are known political activists, so the police put our names in.'

Danger grows as Xi made 'Chairman of Everything'

Danger grows as Xi made 'Chairman of Everything'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Support from the committee gives Xi an indefinite extension on the reins of power, which will surely result in hawkish and insular policies. It does not bode well for relations with the USA, or with anyone else who does not bow the knee to Beijing, for that matter.

Bihar govt cracks down on corruption, 91 officers to be dismissed

Bihar govt cracks down on corruption, 91 officers to be dismissed

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Call it the Aam Aadmi Party effect, as Bihar has decided to dismiss 91 corrupt public servants (officers) from service within one month with more on their way out in the coming months.

Enforcement makes first arrest in NSEL scam case

Enforcement makes first arrest in NSEL scam case

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday arrested the CEO of a defaulting firm on money laundering charge in connection with its probe in the National Spot Exchange Limited scam case.

ED attaches Rs 100 crore assets in NSEL case

ED attaches Rs 100 crore assets in NSEL case

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

The agency's latest action, under Prevention of Money Laundering laws, had been taken against the borrower company and its two group companies, which owe the investors Rs 922 crore (Rs 9.22 billion), sources said.

Hindu Sena chief arrested for PIA office attack

Hindu Sena chief arrested for PIA office attack

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

On Thursday, four members of the Hindu Sena, a fringe right-wing group, ransacked the fifth floor office of Pakistan International Airlines in New Delhi.

Mallya asked to appear before a Mumbai court on July 29

Mallya asked to appear before a Mumbai court on July 29

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Under Section 83 of the CrPC, ED may seek attachment of more of his property.

ED arrests Jignesh Shah in NSEL money laundering scam

ED arrests Jignesh Shah in NSEL money laundering scam

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday arrested Financial Technologies India Limited founder Jignesh Shah in connection with its probe into the Rs 5,600-crore National Spot Exchange Limited money laundering scam.

PM Modi faces a bureaucratic test

PM Modi faces a bureaucratic test

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Here comes the moment of truth. Modi prides himself on offering an "incorruptible" government. Will he dilute the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill to coax the administration's fealty and compromise his self-image?

'Politically motivated': Mumbai police on Bihar FIR in Sushant case

'Politically motivated': Mumbai police on Bihar FIR in Sushant case

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Rajput's father while opposing the plea of Chakraborty, said Mumbai Police has not filed any case after the death of his son and did not allow the Patna Police to investigate by quarantining their senior officers.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Asaram case: Verdict to be pronounced in jail to avoid violence

Asaram case: Verdict to be pronounced in jail to avoid violence

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

The advocates will be permitted to remain present at the time of pronouncement of judgment.

5 high-profile cases CJI may decide before retiring

5 high-profile cases CJI may decide before retiring

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Apart from high-profile cases like the validity of Aadhaar Act in light of the right to privacy judgment and Ayodhya land dispute, the CJI is also heading various benches that are expected to decide cases related reservations to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in promotion in government jobs, the alleged dilution of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code -- which stipulates punishment against harassment of women by husband and in-laws -- and framing of guidelines to check violence and vandalism by a protesting mob.

Desi 'Bombshell Bandit' sentenced for 66 months

Desi 'Bombshell Bandit' sentenced for 66 months

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Sandeep Kaur had pleaded guilty to four counts of bank robberies earlier this year. Ritu Jha/Rediff.com reports from California.

Supreme Court refuses to stay its order on SC/ST Act

Supreme Court refuses to stay its order on SC/ST Act

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The apex court said it was only safeguarding the interest of innocents from being arrested.

Mallya diverted Rs 3,700 cr bank loan to F1, IPL and for pvt jet sorties: ED

Mallya diverted Rs 3,700 cr bank loan to F1, IPL and for pvt jet sorties: ED

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The ED's fresh chargesheet against Mallya and his firms is likely to pave the way for him to be declared "fugitive" under a new Indian law.

Desi 'Bombshell Bandit' pleads guilty to bank robberies

Desi 'Bombshell Bandit' pleads guilty to bank robberies

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Sandeep Kaur could face up to 20 years for each robbery.

Court grants bail to Hardik Patel, asks him to remain outside Gujarat for six months

Court grants bail to Hardik Patel, asks him to remain outside Gujarat for six months

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Gujarat high court on Friday granted bail to Patel quota agitation leader Hardik Patel in two sedition cases, with a rider that he will have to stay outside the state for the next six months.

Smriti Irani fake degree case: Court reserves order for June 24

Smriti Irani fake degree case: Court reserves order for June 24

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

The court reserved its order for June 24 on a complaint filed against the HRD minister for allegedly giving false information about her educational qualifications.