News for 'petition dismissed'

Mosque authorities move court against plea for ASI survey of Gyanvapi complex

Mosque authorities move court against plea for ASI survey of Gyanvapi complex

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Mishra said that the court has fixed July 7 for the next hearing.

Masjid committee moves SC against court nod for ASI's Gyanvapi survey

Masjid committee moves SC against court nod for ASI's Gyanvapi survey

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Muslim body Anjuman Intezamia Masjid committee on Thursday moved the Supreme Court against the Allahabad high court order permitting an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey at the Gyanvapi mosque.

SC rejects ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt's plea, imposes cost of Rs 10,000

SC rejects ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt's plea, imposes cost of Rs 10,000

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition filed by former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt challenging a Gujarat high court order which set a deadline for completion of trial in a 1996 drug seizure case.

No relief for Cong as HC rejects pleas against tax re-assessment

No relief for Cong as HC rejects pleas against tax re-assessment

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The party has contested the reassessment proceedings, claiming they were barred by limitation.

ASI survey report on Gyanvapi will be given to both sides, rules court

ASI survey report on Gyanvapi will be given to both sides, rules court

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The court said the parties shall give an affidavit to keep the report with them and not make it public after getting the report.

HC admits petition to increase cop's sentence

HC admits petition to increase cop's sentence

Rediff.com17 Oct 2006

Though he has been awarded 12 years' jail term, under Section 376 of Indian Penal Code, he can get a life imprisonment.

SC dismisses RCom, Tata Tele plea

SC dismisses RCom, Tata Tele plea

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

A bench headed by Justice H S Kapadia, while dismissing Tata Teleservices and Reliance Communication's petitions, has upheld telecom tribunal TDSAT's order of September 2005 that held these services are not fixed lines telephones, but limited mobile. The Supreme Court had earlier reserved its judgement on a petition filed by Tata Teleservices challenging the telecom tribunal's order which classified the company's fixed wireless phone service 'Walky' as limited mobile.

Babri demolition case: AIMPLB moves SC against acquittal of accused

Babri demolition case: AIMPLB moves SC against acquittal of accused

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

The CBI court had on September 30, 2020 acquitted the accused including former deputy prime minister L K Advani in the case after which two Ayodhya residents -- Haji Mahboob and Syed Akhlaq -- moved a revision petition before the Allahabad high court.

HC seeks RIL response on govt's plea accusing firm of siphoning off gas

HC seeks RIL response on govt's plea accusing firm of siphoning off gas

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The Delhi high court (HC) division Bench on Thursday sought a response from Reliance Industries (RIL) and others regarding the government's appeal against the Mukesh Ambani-owned conglomerate and others for fraudulently and unjustly enriching themselves by draining gas from their deposits, amounting to over $1.5 billion. The Centre had appealed against the single-judge Bench order of the Delhi HC on May 9, which had dismissed its petition. Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani had upheld the international arbitration award of July 24, 2018, in favour of the RIL-led consortium. The consortium includes UK-based BP Plc and Niko Resources of Canada.

Bhopal gas tragedy: SC rejects Centre's higher compensation plea

Bhopal gas tragedy: SC rejects Centre's higher compensation plea

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

The top court said that a sum of Rs 50 crore lying with the RBI for the victims shall be utilised by the Union of India to satisfy pending claims of victims.

Maggi noodles ad: Amitabh seeks dismissal of complaint

Maggi noodles ad: Amitabh seeks dismissal of complaint

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Bachchan said he had acted in 190 Hindi films and the union government honoured him with Padma Shri, Padma Vibhushan and Padma Bhushan awards.

B'lore: SC dismisses live band plea

B'lore: SC dismisses live band plea

Rediff.com16 Dec 2005

SC dismisses plea for playing live band in Bangalore restaurants

SC dismisses plea against Rahul, slaps fine on ex-MLA

SC dismisses plea against Rahul, slaps fine on ex-MLA

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

The Supreme Court on Thursday slapped a fine of Rs 5 lakh on a former Samajwadi Party Member of Legislative Assembly, while dismissing his petition against Rahul Gandhi, in which he had alleged that the Congress leader had forcibly confined a girl in Uttar Pradesh. "The allegation is without substance and without an iota of evidence," a bench of justices B S Chauhan and Swatanter Kumar said.

Stop misusing Sharad Pawar's name, photo: SC to Team Ajit

Stop misusing Sharad Pawar's name, photo: SC to Team Ajit

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Observing that the name and photographs of Sharad Pawar cannot be used by the Ajit Pawar faction for political gains, the Supreme Court on Thursday sought a response from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) faction led by the Maharashtra deputy chief minister on a plea of the veteran Maratha leader alleging misuse of his popularity by the rival camp.

Judges bribery case: SC dismisses plea for SIT probe

Judges bribery case: SC dismisses plea for SIT probe

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

The apex court said such a plea has raised unnecessary doubts over the integrity of judges.

Chhawla rape-murder: SC rejects pleas against acquittal of 3 death row convicts

Chhawla rape-murder: SC rejects pleas against acquittal of 3 death row convicts

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and justices S Ravindra Bhat and Bela M Trivedi said there is no factual or legal error, apparent on the face of record requiring review of the judgment passed by this court.

Balwa withdraws bail plea after Kani's dismissed

Balwa withdraws bail plea after Kani's dismissed

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

Minutes after the Supreme Court dismissed the bail plea of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam member of Parliament Kanimozhi, an accused in 2G scam case, the three other accused, including Swan Telecom promoter Shahid Usman Balwa, withdrew their pleas for similar relief from the Delhi high court.

SC dismisses PIL to make yoga compulsory in schools

SC dismisses PIL to make yoga compulsory in schools

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

A bench said, "We are nobody to say what is to be taught in schools. It is none of our business. How can we direct that."

Bombay HC rejects PIL for assets probe against Thackerays, fines petitioners

Bombay HC rejects PIL for assets probe against Thackerays, fines petitioners

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

The Bombay high court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest litigation seeking a disproportionate assets case against former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray and his family, observing that it sought a "roving enquiry".

ASI team surveys northern wall, dome, basements at Gyanvapi

ASI team surveys northern wall, dome, basements at Gyanvapi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) team surveyed the northern wall, the dome and basements of the Gyanvapi complex here on Tuesday, the fourth day of the court-mandated exercise to determine if the mosque was built over a temple.

Suryanelli rape: Plea against Cong leader Kurien dismissed

Suryanelli rape: Plea against Cong leader Kurien dismissed

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

In a major relief to Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman P J Kurien, the Sessions Court in Thodupuzha, Kerala, on Saturday dismissed a petition filed by the victim in the Suryanelli rape case, seeking inclusion of the Congress leader in the case.

Natco, Cipla up after SC dismisses Novartis plea

Natco, Cipla up after SC dismisses Novartis plea

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

In a landmark judgment that has the potential to change the direction of India's pharmaceutical business, the Supreme Court said on Monday that the drug failed to qualify for a patent according to Indian law.

Cash-for-vote: HC dismisses plea seeking judge's recusal

Cash-for-vote: HC dismisses plea seeking judge's recusal

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

The Hyderabad high court on Monday dismissed an application moved by Telangana's nominated MLA Elvis Stephenson seeking the judge to recuse himself from hearing a petition filed by J Muthaiah, an accused in the cash-for-vote case.

Use of loudspeakers for call to prayer in mosque not a fundamental right: HC

Use of loudspeakers for call to prayer in mosque not a fundamental right: HC

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The Allahabad high court on Friday ruled that delivering the azaan on loudspeakers is not a fundamental right.

CBI pleads with SC to dismiss Nupur Talwar's review plea

CBI pleads with SC to dismiss Nupur Talwar's review plea

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday accused dentist Nupur Talwar, facing trial in the twin murder case of her daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj, of adopting delaying tactics by filing petitions in various courts and urged the Supreme Court to dismiss her review petition.

IL&FS case: Deloitte, KPMG's plea dismissed

IL&FS case: Deloitte, KPMG's plea dismissed

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Rejecting the contention of the auditors and others that they cannot be treated as part of the management, which is responsible for managing the affairs of the company and therefore should not be charged as per the said section, the NCLAT said that rules of natural justice are to be followed.

Haren Pandya case: HC dismisses appeal

Haren Pandya case: HC dismisses appeal

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

The Gujarat High Court has dismissed the appeal of Vithal Pandya, father of Gujarat's former Home Minister Haren Pandya, demanding re-investigation and re-trial in his son's murder case.A petition filed in December last year said the Central Bureau of Investigation did not thoroughly probe the case and acted merely on tips provided by the local police.

Will create chaos: SC refuses to stay appointment of new election commissioners

Will create chaos: SC refuses to stay appointment of new election commissioners

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

The bench said it was not questioning the credentials of the election commissioners appointed but the procedure.

CBI seeks dismissal of case against Tytler

CBI seeks dismissal of case against Tytler

Rediff.com24 Jul 2010

Pleading for dismissal of a petition filed by the family of the riots victim against the closure of case against Tytler, the investigating agency said that there is no evidence to prosecute the Congress leader in the case.

Pakistani court rejects Musharraf's petition against trial

Pakistani court rejects Musharraf's petition against trial

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Beleaguered former military ruler Pervez Musharraf's efforts to wriggle out of a treason case suffered a setback today when a Pakistani court rejected his objections against the special court set up to try him.

US court dismisses Taro bid to block Sun offer

US court dismisses Taro bid to block Sun offer

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

A US district court has dismissed a petition by Israel's Taro Pharmaceutical Industries to block leading Indian drug maker Sun Pharma from launching an open offer to acquire majority stake in the former.

HC dismisses Daya Nayak's plea

HC dismisses Daya Nayak's plea

Rediff.com17 Dec 2003

The 'encounter specialist' had questioned the jurisdiction of a special court to order a probe into allegations that he is hand in glove with the underworld on the basis of a complaint filed by a Mumbai journalist.

PIL seeking Bharat Ratna for Jaya dismissed

PIL seeking Bharat Ratna for Jaya dismissed

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

The Madras high court on Friday dismissed a PIL seeking a direction to the Union government to confer the Bharat Ratna on late AIADMK leader J Jayalalithaa, saying it does not want to interfere in such matters.

Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking probe into Singhvi CD row

Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking probe into Singhvi CD row

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

The Delhi high court on Wednesday dismissed a plea for probe by the Bar Council of Delhi into the alleged CD row, purportedly involving senior advocate and Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi.

We are not lawmakers: Delhi HC rejects PIL on compulsory voting

We are not lawmakers: Delhi HC rejects PIL on compulsory voting

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The Delhi high court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking direction to the Centre and the Election Commission to make voting compulsory in parliamentary and assembly polls, saying it cannot force a person to vote.

Sukna land scam: SC dismisses Prakash's plea

Sukna land scam: SC dismisses Prakash's plea

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the petition filed by Lieutenant General (retired) Avadesh Prakash challenging the Court of Inquiry ordered against him in the Sukna land scam case. A bench of Justices V S Sirpurkar and Mukundakam Sharma asked the retired army officer to submit himself to the inquiry to prove his innocence. When senior counsel Mukul Rohatgi tried to point out certain alleged irregularities in the proceedings, the bench snubbed him.

Madras HC dismisses Nalini's plea for release

Madras HC dismisses Nalini's plea for release

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

The Madras High Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea of Nalini, a life convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, seeking premature release under the general amnesty scheme.

SC dismisses Navy's plea against Tribunal order

SC dismisses Navy's plea against Tribunal order

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

The apex court dismissed the petition filed by the Navy challenging the Tribunal's verdict against it to consider Commodore A R Vardhan for promotion by a fresh review promotion board.

Author Perumal at liberty to decide which petition he should pursue: HC

Author Perumal at liberty to decide which petition he should pursue: HC

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

The Madras high court on Wednesday gave Tamil writer Perumal Murugan, who withdrew from the literary world after a row over his novel Mathorubhagan objected to by right wing groups, the liberty to decide if he would like to pursue a petition filed by a supporter or that by a writer's forum.

Centre files review petition in SC on homosexuality verdict

Centre files review petition in SC on homosexuality verdict

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Government on Friday moved the Supreme Court with a review petition seeking re-examination of its verdict on Section 377 of IPC, reviving the penal provision making gay sex an offence punishable with life imprisonment.