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The battle to save democracy never ends

The battle to save democracy never ends

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'We're going to campaign across the country to convince more candidates to endorse some/all of these issues -- and hold them to their promises if and when they are elected.'

HC asks Centre to look into accounts of AAP

HC asks Centre to look into accounts of AAP

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

The Delhi high court on Thursday asked the Centre to look into "afresh" the accounts of Aam Aadmi Party to find out the source of money received by it after its inception.

SC agrees to consider plea for hearing allegations against CBI director

SC agrees to consider plea for hearing allegations against CBI director

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

In a setback to Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ranjit Sinha, the Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider a plea for hearing allegations levelled against him without knowing the name of the whistleblower in a case relating to controversial entries in the visitors' diary at his residence.

India deports 7 Rohingyas to Myanmar after SC clears way for action

India deports 7 Rohingyas to Myanmar after SC clears way for action

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

The illegal immigrants were detained in 2012 and since then they were lodged in Cachar Central Jail in Assam's Silchar.

Ex CBI chief's home meetings inappropriate, says SC, orders probe

Ex CBI chief's home meetings inappropriate, says SC, orders probe

Rediff.com14 May 2015

The alleged meetings of former Director of CBI Ranjit Kumar Sinha with the accused in coalgate and 2G cases were'inappropriate', said SC.

Massive protests in Jamia after gunman injures student during anti-CAA march

Massive protests in Jamia after gunman injures student during anti-CAA march

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The man, who identified himself as 'Rambhakt Gopal', was subsequently overpowered by police and detained. The gunman went live on Facebook before the brandishing the gun.

Why does Modi want this cop as CBI boss?

Why does Modi want this cop as CBI boss?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

The government didn't call a meeting of the selection committee deliberately to facilitate the appointment of a junior officer to the post, the committee's Congress member told the PM.

Kejriwal permanently exempted from appearance in defamation case

Kejriwal permanently exempted from appearance in defamation case

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

The court, however, said that if the proceedings in the matter are delayed due to Kejriwal's absence, the 'trial court has liberty to modify the order'.

SC reserves verdict on plea seeking Rafale order review

SC reserves verdict on plea seeking Rafale order review

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Centre objected to the review petition and said that the basic grounds for seeking review of the verdict are the same as they were in the main petition.

A crucial fortnight for Supreme Court. And for India

A crucial fortnight for Supreme Court. And for India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Security has been put on high alert across the nation as the Supreme Court of India is all set to deliver its verdict in the Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute, Sabarimala case and a host of other legal wrangles.

3 activists sent back home from Pune, kept under house arrest

3 activists sent back home from Pune, kept under house arrest

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Varavara Rao reached home in Hyderabad on Thursday morning, while activists Vernon Gonsalves and Arun Ferreira, were sent to Mumbai by road.

Nageswara Rao's appointment as interim CBI chief challenged in SC

Nageswara Rao's appointment as interim CBI chief challenged in SC

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

A petition has sought laying down of specific mechanisms to ensure transparency in the process of appointment of CBI director.

Experts welcome euthanasia verdict; Catholic Church criticises

Experts welcome euthanasia verdict; Catholic Church criticises

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Kerala Catholic Bishop Conference president Archbishop Soosa Paikam said the verdict was "painful" and would have disastrous consequences.

PMO monitoring Rafale deal can't be seen as interference: Govt to SC

PMO monitoring Rafale deal can't be seen as interference: Govt to SC

Rediff.com4 May 2019

The Centre said media reports cannot form the basis for seeking review of the judgement since it is well settled law that courts do not take decision on the basis of media reports.

Amid crisis in Delhi, AAP eyes Uttar Pradesh

Amid crisis in Delhi, AAP eyes Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

The Aam Aadmi Party is looking at taking a plunge into the political cesspool of Uttar Pradesh, where state assembly elections are to be held in 2017.

Defamation complaint: Kejriwal refuses to give bail bond

Defamation complaint: Kejriwal refuses to give bail bond

Rediff.com21 May 2014

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday refused to furnish a bail bond in connection with a criminal defamation complaint filed against him by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nitin Gadkari before a court in New Delhi which asked if the AAP leader was looking for "some exceptional treatment".

After talks fail, war of words between AAP camps intensifies

After talks fail, war of words between AAP camps intensifies

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

In further escalation of infighting, Aam Aadmi Party dissident leaders Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav on Friday mounted a no-holds-barred attack on party chief Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of stifling internal democracy and adopting unfair means to capture power.

Plea for CBI inquiry into AIIMS graft: HC seeks Centre's reply

Plea for CBI inquiry into AIIMS graft: HC seeks Centre's reply

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

The Delhi high court on Wednesday issued notice to Union Health Minister J P Nadda on a petition seeking a CBI inquiry into various cases of alleged irregularities and corruption in AIIMS raised by then Chief Vigilance Officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi.

Govt to SC on poll bonds: Transparency not a mantra

Govt to SC on poll bonds: Transparency not a mantra

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Govt effort to curb black money in polls futile if identity of donors not known, says SC.

Centre, EC take contrary stands in SC on electoral bonds

Centre, EC take contrary stands in SC on electoral bonds

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

'Secrecy allowed in the electoral bonds scheme legalises anonymity'

SC lifts absolute ban on rallies, dharnas at Jantar Mantar

SC lifts absolute ban on rallies, dharnas at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

The apex court directed the Centre to frame guidelines on the matter.

Nitish government to challenge RJD strongman Shahabuddin's bail in SC?

Nitish government to challenge RJD strongman Shahabuddin's bail in SC?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

The government is mulling moving the Supreme Court for cancellation of his bail even as opposition National Democratic Alliance on Wednesday demanded his arrest in the journalist Rajdeo Ranjan murder case.

SC refers right to die issue to larger bench

SC refers right to die issue to larger bench

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

The Supreme Court on Tuesday referred the issue of legalising euthanasia in the country to a five-judge Constitution bench, saying there has been "inconsistent" opinion in its previous verdicts on withdrawing medical support to terminally ill patients.

Kejriwal draws flak after students display his name in stadium

Kejriwal draws flak after students display his name in stadium

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

The pattern came up a few times during Kejriwal's 40-minute-long speech, where he highlighted his government's "achievements", punctuated with loud cheers from the students.

Rafale case: SC to first decide on Govt objection over document leak

Rafale case: SC to first decide on Govt objection over document leak

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

The bench said that 'argument on the preliminary issue and the claim of privilege raised by the Government of India is reserved'.

Rafale petitioners guilty of leaking sensitive security info: Govt

Rafale petitioners guilty of leaking sensitive security info: Govt

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

'This puts the national security in jeopardy,' the Centre said.

'I respect Bhushan, Jethmalani but I'm not the kind of man they allege'

'I respect Bhushan, Jethmalani but I'm not the kind of man they allege'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

K V Chowdary, who is set to take over as the new Chief Vigilance Commissioner on Tuesday said he has full respect for both Prashant Bhushan and Ram Jethmalani, who have opposed his appointment to the top post in the country's apex anti-corruption watchdog.

Gujarat snooping scandal reaches the Supreme Court

Gujarat snooping scandal reaches the Supreme Court

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

The Gujarat snooping controversy on Tuesday reached the Supreme Court, with suspended IAS officer Pradeep Sharma urging it to take cognisance of the audio tapes aired by news portals, saying it contains proof of how the state government had tried to frame him in "frivolous" cases.

President showed no sign of disagreement on ordinance: Bhushan

President showed no sign of disagreement on ordinance: Bhushan

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

What made Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi speak up against the ordinance introduced by the United Progressive Alliance headed by his own party -- to allow convicted legislators to contest elections -- so late in the day?

Will 'Swaraj Samwad' spawn a new AAP?

Will 'Swaraj Samwad' spawn a new AAP?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Expelled members Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan will lead a meet which aims to 'explore future course for alternative politics'

AAP removes Ramdas as Lokpal, Bhushan from disciplinary panel

AAP removes Ramdas as Lokpal, Bhushan from disciplinary panel

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

The AAP on Sunday removed party's internal Lokpal Admiral L Ramdas and Prashant Bhushan as the chief of the National Disciplinary Committee

SC tells govt to set up bad loans panel

SC tells govt to set up bad loans panel

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The court also allowed Indian Banks' Association, another respondent, to file a response.

Political realignments isn't poaching: AAP on horse-trading charges

Political realignments isn't poaching: AAP on horse-trading charges

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

AAP lashed out at "disgruntled" former party MLA Rajesh Garg saying there was nothing "illegal and immoral" being in touch with Congress MLAs.

Gujarat riots: SC dismisses Sanjiv Bhatt's plea against Amit Shah

Gujarat riots: SC dismisses Sanjiv Bhatt's plea against Amit Shah

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

The former IPS officer had also sought impleadment of Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah, the then MoS Home in the state government and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh functionary S Gurumurthy as parties in his petition, which was also rejected.

Attempts being made to remove Kejriwal: AAP

Attempts being made to remove Kejriwal: AAP

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Attempts being made to remove Kejriwal as the AAP's national convener: AAP spokesperson

SC stays results of SSC 2017 examination

SC stays results of SSC 2017 examination

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

The SC said it appeared that the entire test and the system was tainted.

Yashwant Sinha, Arun Shourie move SC seeking review of Rafale verdict

Yashwant Sinha, Arun Shourie move SC seeking review of Rafale verdict

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

In their review plea, they alleged that the judgment "relied upon patently incorrect claims made by the government in an unsigned note given in a sealed cover" to the apex court.

I've been wrongly indicted by my successor: Ex-CJI Kabir

I've been wrongly indicted by my successor: Ex-CJI Kabir

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Former Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir says he's being wrongly indicted by his successor CJI P Sathasivam and demands an apology. In an exclusive interview to CNN-IBN, the former CJI also denies any leak of the National Eligibilty cum Entrance Test judgment.

SC allows pictures of CMs, governors in government advertisements

SC allows pictures of CMs, governors in government advertisements

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

The court had earlier barred publication of photos of leaders in government advertisements except those of the President, PM and the CJI.

Lokpal: SC seeks Centre's response on NGO's plea

Lokpal: SC seeks Centre's response on NGO's plea

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday sought response from the Centre on a petition filed by an NGO questioning the entire selection process for appointment of chairperson and members of the Lokpal and seeking its stay.