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Hotel owner has 117 MLAs' support: Judge's joke on Karnataka crisis

Hotel owner has 117 MLAs' support: Judge's joke on Karnataka crisis

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Those present in the jam-packed courtroom number six burst into laughter when the judge shared his moment of coming across this funny stuff on Whatsapp.

SC restrains CBI from arresting Maran till September 14

SC restrains CBI from arresting Maran till September 14

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

A three-judge bench headed sought CCBI's response on Maran's plea and questioned its decision to arrest him.

Kerala CM to write to Modi against AG representing bar owners in SC

Kerala CM to write to Modi against AG representing bar owners in SC

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Saturday said he would be writing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi against the appearance of Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi in a case challenging the state's liquor policy in Supreme Court.

All foreign bank accounts will be assessed by March 2015: AG

All foreign bank accounts will be assessed by March 2015: AG

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

With the Centre submitting a list of 627 account holders in foreign banks to Supreme Court in the blackmoney case, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi on Wednesday said that the deadline for investigation under the Income Tax Act into these accounts is March 31, 2015.

Blow to Rawat: SC restores Prez rule in Uttarakhand till April 27

Blow to Rawat: SC restores Prez rule in Uttarakhand till April 27

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

While listing the matter for hearing on April 27, the bench said that the high court shall provide the judgement passed on Thursday to the parties by April 26 and on the same date the copy of the verdict shall also be placed before the apex court.

SC refuses to stay note ban proceedings in lower courts

SC refuses to stay note ban proceedings in lower courts

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

The SC sought response of all the petitioners who have challenged demonetisation.

Another twist in U'khand crisis; no floor test on Thursday

Another twist in U'khand crisis; no floor test on Thursday

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Giving yet another twist to the continuing political drama in Uttarakhand, the division bench has stayed the Thursday's floor test in the state assembly till April 7.

SC 'concedes mistake', recalls notice to Arunachal governor

SC 'concedes mistake', recalls notice to Arunachal governor

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

The SC recalled the notice to Arunachal Pradesh Governor Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa seeking his report to the President recommending central rule.

Give time frame for appointment of Lokpal: SC to govt

Give time frame for appointment of Lokpal: SC to govt

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

The bench posted the matter for hearing on July 17.

SC judge opts out of hearing pleas against NJAC act

SC judge opts out of hearing pleas against NJAC act

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Following objection from petitioners who claimed conflict of interest.

Attorney General tells CBI to chargesheet Marans

Attorney General tells CBI to chargesheet Marans

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

AG's view in the long-pending case related to the Aircel-Maxis deal has come in less than two months of the Narendra Modi government taking charge at the Centre.

AMU could lose its minority tag as Centre to withdraw plea

AMU could lose its minority tag as Centre to withdraw plea

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Besides the Centre, the varsity administration had also filed a separate plea against the high court verdict on the issue.

SC directs Mallya to furnish details of all assets

SC directs Mallya to furnish details of all assets

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Mallya is a fugitive from justice in India, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi told the Supreme Court.

Use pellet guns only after proper application of mind: SC

Use pellet guns only after proper application of mind: SC

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

A bench headed by Chief Justice T S Thakur issued notices to the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir government while seeking their replies on a plea alleging "excessive" use of pellet guns in the state.

Opening account in foreign banks is not a crime: Attorney General

Opening account in foreign banks is not a crime: Attorney General

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

With the Modi government facing the arduous task of fulfilling its promise of getting back black money stashed abroad, Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi on Friday said all amounts deposited in foreign banks by Indian citizens can't be termed as black money and that it is not a crime to open such accounts.

Soli Sorabjee was a Lion of the Law

Soli Sorabjee was a Lion of the Law

Rediff.com1 May 2021

'Soli steadfastly believed in Voltaire's famous dictum that he would disagree violently with anyone but defend to death that person's right to disagree with him.'

Hollywood gets a Dravidian drubbing

Hollywood gets a Dravidian drubbing

Rediff.com18 Feb 2005

SC allows physical poll rallies for now in MP

SC allows physical poll rallies for now in MP

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

A bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar asked the Election Commission of India to take an appropriate decision with regard to political rallies as per law and keeping in mind COVID-19 guidelines.

SC allows collegium to continue, reserves order on its improvement

SC allows collegium to continue, reserves order on its improvement

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

The Centre expressed its inability before the SC in formulating the draft Memorandum of Procedure for appointment of judges.

HC directs Facebook, Google to delete politician's 'objectionable pix'

HC directs Facebook, Google to delete politician's 'objectionable pix'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

The Delhi high court on Wednesday directed Facebook and Google to remove alleged derogatory material related to Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sasikala Pushpa who claimed that her image was being tarnished by purported morphed photos and videos with a man on social media.

'Contempt threat' to lawyer: SC judge apologises

'Contempt threat' to lawyer: SC judge apologises

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

The issue cropped up as Justice Mishra, who is heading a five-judge Constitution bench hearing land acquisition matters, had warned senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan on Tuesday of contempt while he was advancing his arguments in the matter.

Top Cong leadership still wants to keep doors open for Pilot

Top Cong leadership still wants to keep "doors open" for Pilot

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Pilot has spoken to a senior party leader from southern India on Thursday laying conditions for his return.

25 new judges likely to be appointed in HCs

25 new judges likely to be appointed in HCs

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The fresh appointments are to be made to the Allahabad, Calcutta, Delhi, Rajasthan and the Bombay high courts, among others.

HC refuses to stay CCI notice to FB, WhatsApp in privacy policy

HC refuses to stay CCI notice to FB, WhatsApp in privacy policy

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

WhatsApp and Facebook had challenged the CCI's March 24 order directing a probe into the new privacy policy.

R Day violence: SC stays arrest of Tharoor, Rajdeep, others

R Day violence: SC stays arrest of Tharoor, Rajdeep, others

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the arrest of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and six journalists including Rajdeep Sardesai in connection with first information reports lodged against them for their alleged 'misleading' tweets on the violence during the farmers' tractor rally on the Republic Day.

'Vijay Mallya has left the country'

'Vijay Mallya has left the country'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

The apex court also put forth questions why loans were given to Mallya when he was a defaulter.

Bollywood 2021: A to Z RECAP

Bollywood 2021: A to Z RECAP

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Even with an ongoing pandemic, theatres in many states functioning at 50 per cent occupancy, a quieter social life and fewer movies, Bollywood still managed to pack in plenty of drama and trauma, fun and festivity, love and war into the year.

Aadhaar must to avoid fake PAN cards: Centre to SC

Aadhaar must to avoid fake PAN cards: Centre to SC

Rediff.com2 May 2017

The AG said that due to Aadhaar, government has saved over Rs 50,000 crore on the schemes to benefit the poor as well as the pension schemes.

Malegaon blast case: Pragya Thakur fails to appear in court

Malegaon blast case: Pragya Thakur fails to appear in court

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Thakur had appeared before the court in June last year after it ordered the seven accused to remain present once a week. She later sought exemption from appearance on various occasions since then.

Supreme Court ban on liquor shops along highways to stay

Supreme Court ban on liquor shops along highways to stay

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

The judgment also stated that it would also be applicable to bars, pubs and restaurants as drunken driving leads to fatal road accidents.

SC asks EC to take call on AIADMK poll symbol by Nov 10

SC asks EC to take call on AIADMK poll symbol by Nov 10

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

The apex court also said the poll panel can go ahead with its scheduled hearing on Friday itself.

Pics: Hotties Mugdha, Kashmira set the ramp on fire!

Pics: Hotties Mugdha, Kashmira set the ramp on fire!

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

We bring you sizzling glimpses from the Blenders Pride Fashion Week, which debuted in Indore recently.

SC refuses Centre's demand to refer NJAC issue to larger bench

SC refuses Centre's demand to refer NJAC issue to larger bench

Rediff.com12 May 2015

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to accept Centre's preliminary plea that petitions challenging the new law on appointment of judges in higher judiciary.

SC to hear rebel K'taka MLAs' plea against speaker

SC to hear rebel K'taka MLAs' plea against speaker

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

A bench headed by the CJI took note of the submission of sr advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for the rebel MLAs.

In post-midnight hearing, SC refuses to stay Yeddyurappa's swearing-in

In post-midnight hearing, SC refuses to stay Yeddyurappa's swearing-in

Rediff.com17 May 2018

The apex court, however, made it clear that the swearing-in and the government formation in the state would be subject to the final outcome of the case before it.

TN files caveat in SC to defend its ordinance on Jallikattu

TN files caveat in SC to defend its ordinance on Jallikattu

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Tamil Nadu government's standing counsel Yogesh Kanna confirmed the development and said the state has urged the apex court that it should be heard if anyone challenges the newly promulgated ordinance.

BCCI vs Lodha panel: Attorney General urges SC to recall order

BCCI vs Lodha panel: Attorney General urges SC to recall order

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

The Attorney General of India Mukul Rohatgi, on Friday, asked the Supreme to recall its order on the BCCI in the case regarding the Lodha recommendations to be followed by the Indian cricket board.

Why is NIA probing marines case, Italy asks SC

Why is NIA probing marines case, Italy asks SC

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi appearing for the Italian government contended before a bench headed by Chief Justice Altamas Kabir that NIA, which has been asked by the Centre to probe the case, has no jurisdiction to conduct the investigation as the charges which have been slapped on the marines are not covered by the NIA Act.

'Gone too soon, Sidharth'

'Gone too soon, Sidharth'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'Life is so unpredictable.' 'Devastating beyond words.'

Won't talk to separatists about Kashmir: Government tells SC

Won't talk to separatists about Kashmir: Government tells SC

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi made it clear that the government would come to the negotiating table only if the recognised parties participate in the dialogue and not the separatist elements.