News for 'suo motu'

Budget airlines' cartel? MRTPC orders probe

Budget airlines' cartel? MRTPC orders probe

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

MRTPC has suspected cartelisation amongst low-cost fliers over fixing of air fairs. It has called for a probe into the matter.

Lawyers' body tells SC let high courts deal with Covid

Lawyers' body tells SC let high courts deal with Covid

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), through its president and senior advocate Vikas Singh, has filed the plea seeking to intervene as a party in the suo motu case titled as "In Re: Distribution of Essential Supplies and Services During Pandemic" and said the under the given situation, the high courts are best suited to deal with local issues.

Mumbai harbour to be cleared by Aug 15: Ramesh

Mumbai harbour to be cleared by Aug 15: Ramesh

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Mumbai harbour, which has been affected by the recent oil spill, would be cleared for transportation by August 15, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

Centre agrees in SC to reinstate former NCLAT chairperson till Sept 20

Centre agrees in SC to reinstate former NCLAT chairperson till Sept 20

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

The row over premature retirement of former NCLAT Chairperson Justice Ashok Iqbal Singh Cheema ended in the Supreme Court on Thursday as the Centre conceded, permitting him to continue in office till September 20 to pronounce verdicts.

LTTE has done damage to Lankan Tamils, says Pranab

LTTE has done damage to Lankan Tamils, says Pranab

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam has done much damage to the Tamil community in Sri Lanka, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

CEC has created a crisis: Experts

CEC has created a crisis: Experts

Rediff.com31 Jan 2009

Constitutional experts on Saturday attacked Chief Election Commissioner N Gopalaswami's decision to suo motu recommend removal of Navin Chawla as Election Commissioner, saying the move has created a 'crisis' and its timing just ahead of the elections could make people believe there is 'some motivation'.

'Zardari's Swiss graft cases a closed chapter'

'Zardari's Swiss graft cases a closed chapter'

Rediff.com6 May 2010

Defying a Supreme Court order, Pakistan government on Thursday said graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari in Switzerland over alleged stashing of $ 60 million in banks there cannot be reopened and made it clear that the matter is closed.

Raju likely to be arrested... soon

Raju likely to be arrested... soon

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

The authorities have been witnessing significant pressure over the issue and this might be the reason for their expected move towards arresting Raju

'Sikh beheading issue being taken up with Pak'

'Sikh beheading issue being taken up with Pak'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

Terming the beheading of a Sikh in Pakistan as a matter of 'deep and serious concern,' the government on Wednesday said the issue is being taken up appropriately with the Pakistani side.

Badlapur case: Why school trustees not arrested, HC asks police

Badlapur case: Why school trustees not arrested, HC asks police

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Prithviraj Chavan questioned as to how the police, that usually go to any extent to nab an accused, are unable to arrest them in this case.

Army Chief promises action in Sukna land scam

Army Chief promises action in Sukna land scam

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor today "due action," on Thursday, under the Army Act against four generals allegedly involved in the Darjeeling land scam but said dispensing of justice will not be swayed by external considerations like "personal biases" and "media pressure".

Bakri Eid: SC raps Kerala govt for easing Covid curbs

Bakri Eid: SC raps Kerala govt for easing Covid curbs

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

The apex court pulled up the state government for giving in to traders' pressure by granting relaxations ahead of Bakrid and said it disclosed a 'sorry state of affairs'.

Cases against top cops, netas: HC seeks details

Cases against top cops, netas: HC seeks details

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

Taking suo motu cognisance of the Ruchika molestation case, the Punjab and Haryana high court has said it was a prime example of justice delayed is justice denied, while observing that the time has come to put on fast track cases against top policemen, bureaucrats and politicians. The court said the blame for the delay in the Ruchika case has to be shared by all concerned, including the justice delivery system.

Attack on ED: Arrest TMC leader, probe his terror links, Bengal guv asks DGP

Attack on ED: Arrest TMC leader, probe his terror links, Bengal guv asks DGP

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

The statement issued by Raj Bhavan late Saturday night highlighted that the governor, upon receiving a complaint in the Peace Room, instructed the police chief to arrest the culprit promptly.

India wants bus to cross LoC more often

India wants bus to cross LoC more often

Rediff.com25 Apr 2008

"With a view to further consolidate the confidence building initiatives already taken, it has been planned to liberalise the entry permit system for cross-LoC travel by bringing in features like triple entry permits valid for one year and completion of the verification process within six weeks," Home Minister Shivraj Patil said.

You are playing with fire, SC tells Maya

You are playing with fire, SC tells Maya

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Telling the Mayawati government in Uttar Pradesh that "you are playing with fire", the Supreme Court today directed stoppage of all further construction activities at the Kanshi Ram Memorial Sthal in Lucknow, saying its orders cannot be violated.

Suspension of three Rajasthan BJP MLAs revoked

Suspension of three Rajasthan BJP MLAs revoked

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

The Rajasthan Assembly ended the suspension of three Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs by a voice vote on a suo motu motion moved by the ruling Congress in the House. The suspension of the three MLAs -- Gyandeo Ahuja, Bhawani Singh Rajawat and Hemsingh Bhadana -- by the Speaker on July 28, 2009 for their unruly behaviour and conduct was revoked with immediate effect on Thursday.

Blasts: HC notice to UP admn, Centre

Blasts: HC notice to UP admn, Centre

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

A bench comprising Justices Amar Saran and Vijay Kumar Verma issued a notice to the Principal Secretary (Home) and Director General of Police on what security measures were being taken around court complexes returnable in four weeks' time.

PM makes a case for N-tech

PM makes a case for N-tech

Rediff.com27 Feb 2006

The prime minister put his foot down and said India won't bow to US pressure.

PM asks for restraint on Iran issue

PM asks for restraint on Iran issue

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

He said India will support diplomatic efforts in the run up to the IAEA meeting in March to reach an amicable solution.

Pak SC asks for report on Bhutto attack

Pak SC asks for report on Bhutto attack

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

It sought a report within a week from senior officials of Sindh province and the federal interior secretary Syed Kamal Shah.

Government admits intelligence gaps

Government admits intelligence gaps

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

Admitting that there were gaps in the intelligence set up, the government on Thursday said it will take steps, including strengthening laws and setting up a National Investigation Agency to insulate the country from terror strikes like in Mumbai. In a suo motu statement in the Lok Sabha, Home Minister P Chidambaram said the government has decided to set up a Coastal Command to secure India's 7,500-km coastline and create various National Security Guard hubs.

'States must co-operate to tackle Naxalism'

'States must co-operate to tackle Naxalism'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

Home Minister Shivraj Patil a strong mechanism to counter the serious Naxal problem has been put in place.

UP govt submits Noida killings report to NHRC

UP govt submits Noida killings report to NHRC

Rediff.com20 Jan 2007

"The commission has received a report from the state government. We shall see the report and take appropriate action," NHRC Chairman V Shivraj Patil told reporters in Lucknow on Saturday.

SL assures India over resettlement of Tamils

SL assures India over resettlement of Tamils

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

"We continue to work with the Sri Lankan government to ensure the resettlement of all Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)," External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said in a statement in the Rajya Sabha.

NHRC notice to UP govt over Noida killings

NHRC notice to UP govt over Noida killings

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

The National Human Rights Commission on Tuesday issued a notice to the UP government over the Noida killings.

The best time for divestment is now!

The best time for divestment is now!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

Primary market tracking firm Prime Database has said it is the best time for the government to divest its stake in PSUs and it should target at least 60 public offers in five years.

Andhra high court slams YSR

Andhra high court slams YSR

Rediff.com5 Aug 2006

2 men convicted in Jh'khand judge murder case

2 men convicted in Jh'khand judge murder case

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Anand, the 49-year-old judge, was allegedly mowed down by an auto-rickshaw while he was jogging on July 28 last year.

Notice to Delhi Police in Jessica Lal murder case

Notice to Delhi Police in Jessica Lal murder case

Rediff.com24 Feb 2006

Taking suo motu congnisance of the newspaper reports on the acquittal of all accused in the Jessica Lal murder case, the Delhi high court Friday issued notice to the Delhi police commissioner to file a reply stating reasons.

Court orders probe into Salem's 'jail party'

Court orders probe into Salem's 'jail party'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

The reports published in many newspapers alleged as soon as Salem entered the Arthur Road jail on November 23, he hosted a party for his supporters and other associates already lodged inside. \n

Don't attend House, Speaker tells MPs

Don't attend House, Speaker tells MPs

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

Don't attend House, Speaker tells MPs caught taking bribe

Lalu orders inquiry into Orissa train mishap

Lalu orders inquiry into Orissa train mishap

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

Railway Minister Lalu Prasad on Monday announced in Lok Sabha that a statutory inquiry, to be conducted by the Commissioner of Railway Safety, had been ordered in the Coromandel Express mishap. Making a suo motu statement in the Lower House soon after the interim budget was presented, Prasad said the cause of the accident is being investigated. He also announced relief to the victims of the mishap.

India sought Pakistan's help in rescuing Kutty

India sought Pakistan's help in rescuing Kutty

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

Advani said it was a serious matter and wanted Government to take Parliament into confidence.

Meghalaya firing: NHRC demands chief secy comments

Meghalaya firing: NHRC demands chief secy comments

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

NHRC issued the directions on the basis of media reports about the firing in Tura and Williamnagar on September 30.

APHRC issues notice to DGP

APHRC issues notice to DGP

Rediff.com20 Aug 2005

HC does a Jessica Lal, takes up Pereira case

HC does a Jessica Lal, takes up Pereira case

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

It has asked the State to furnish forensic and post-mortem reports in the case.

Hooch tragedy kills 25 in Bihar; 12 arrested

Hooch tragedy kills 25 in Bihar; 12 arrested

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Eighteen more people lost their lives after allegedly consuming illicit liquor in dry Bihar's Siwan and Saran districts, taking the toll in the tragedy to 24, officials said on Thursday.

Reliance, top telecom cos under CBI lens

Reliance, top telecom cos under CBI lens

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

Concerned over the alleged scam involving hundreds of crores in re-routing international calls, the Central Bureau of Investigation has launched a probe into working of Reliance Infocomm and some other top private telecom operators.\n

US may scrap duty on shrimps

US may scrap duty on shrimps

Rediff.com24 Jan 2005