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No rest till Constitution amended to fix timeline for governors: Stalin

No rest till Constitution amended to fix timeline for governors: Stalin

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam president M K Stalin on Friday asserted that "there will be no rest" until amending the Constitution to fix timelines for governors to clear bills.

New three-judge SC bench to hear stray dog case on Aug 14

New three-judge SC bench to hear stray dog case on Aug 14

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court will hear a suo motu case regarding the relocation of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR following widespread protests against an earlier order. A new three-judge bench will review the matter, focusing on the implementation of animal birth control rules and the creation of adequate shelters.

Sack BCCI president, secretary, treasurer: COA tells Supreme Court

Sack BCCI president, secretary, treasurer: COA tells Supreme Court

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

In a scathing report submitted in the apex court, the two-member COA -- comprising Vinod Rai and Diana Edulji -- has asked that "governance, management and administration" of the Board be handed over to them along with a professional group headed by CEO Rahul Johri till the elections are held.

Felicitating Bilkis Bano convicts in 'absolute bad taste': Trial court judge

Felicitating Bilkis Bano convicts in 'absolute bad taste': Trial court judge

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Eleven convicts walked out of Godhra sub-jail after the Gujarat government allowed their release on August 15 this year.

Is he Obama's nominee for the US Supreme Court?

Is he Obama's nominee for the US Supreme Court?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Judge Srikanth 'Sri' Srinivasan is the front-runner to replace the late Justice Anthony Scalia on the US Supreme Court.

Justice Karnan demands Rs 14 crore relief from Supreme Court

Justice Karnan demands Rs 14 crore relief from Supreme Court

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Contempt proceedings were initiated against Justice Karnan for writing letters to various judges including the Prime Minister, accusing several judges of corruption.

On busy first day, CJI bars oral hearing for urgent listing

On busy first day, CJI bars oral hearing for urgent listing

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Justice Surya Kant, on his first day as Chief Justice of India, established a new procedural norm requiring written requests for urgent case listings, with oral requests reserved for extraordinary circumstances. He also addressed various cases, including those related to extrajudicial killings and the removal of a lawyer from a government post.

Ex-CJI Chandrachud vacates official residence after row

Ex-CJI Chandrachud vacates official residence after row

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

A controversy had arisen over his stay at the official residence of CJI at 5, Krishna Menon Marg, New Delhi, beyond permissible time.

Cash row: SC in-house panel begins probe, visits Justice Varma's house

Cash row: SC in-house panel begins probe, visits Justice Varma's house

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

The judges were inside the official residence of Justice Varma for around 30-35 minutes and apparently inspected the site, sources said.

SC to hear AIFF plea on draft constitution clauses

SC to hear AIFF plea on draft constitution clauses

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

If the draft constitution is approved on Sunday at the SGM along with this clause, a majority of the AIFF's Executive Committee members may have to resign from their positions or lose their top posts in the state units.

Making a mockery of the Supreme Court order on Aadhaar

Making a mockery of the Supreme Court order on Aadhaar

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

'The attempt to make Aadhaar mandatory has now emerged as an act of bullying by government agencies, turning citizens into subjects by making fundamental rights conditional on biometric identification,' says Gopal Krishna.

Immigrant spouses must speak English: UK Supreme Court

Immigrant spouses must speak English: UK Supreme Court

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

The United Kingdom Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a challenge against immigration rules requiring people to speak English before joining their spouses in Britain, a landmark ruling which could affect thousands of immigrants from countries like India.

India appeals UK court ruling on Bhandari extradition

India appeals UK court ruling on Bhandari extradition

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

The Indian government as respondent in Sanjay Bhandari extradition case has sought permission from the London high court to appeal against the discharge of the defence sector consultant wanted in Delhi to face charges of alleged tax evasion and money laundering.

Govt is more opaque than collegium: Ex-SC judge

Govt is more opaque than collegium: Ex-SC judge

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

'I have repeatedly been saying that the collegium system is the best available method of appointment of judges, but it needs some changes. This needs discussion. One important change is that the opacity of the government has to go. The government is more opaque than the collegium'

SC judge's cook's daughter bags scholarship to study law abroad

SC judge's cook's daughter bags scholarship to study law abroad

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

They all assembled at the judges' lounge before the start of the day's work and gave a standing ovation to Pragya, daughter of an obscure cook at the top court Ajay Kumar Samal.

Why Is Media Silent On Kashmir Times?

Why Is Media Silent On Kashmir Times?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

It is shameful that Kashmir Times has been attacked in the way it has and that Anuradha Bhasin has not found more voices to speak in support of her and her paper, points out Aakar Patel.

Revealed: What Dhankhar is doing after resignation

Revealed: What Dhankhar is doing after resignation

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Jagdeep Dhankhar, who recently stepped down as the vice president, is spending time with his family, playing table tennis, and practicing yoga.

Opposition nominee Reddy loses VP race, keeps ideological stand intact

Opposition nominee Reddy loses VP race, keeps ideological stand intact

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

A profile of B Sudershan Reddy, former Supreme Court judge and Opposition's vice presidential candidate, highlighting his career, judgments, and contributions to constitutional law.

How the Supreme Court held nation's attention in 2019

How the Supreme Court held nation's attention in 2019

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Verdicts paving the way for construction of a Ram Temple at Ayodhya and India's multi-billion dollar Rafale fighter jet deal with France were 2019's landmark imprints of the Supreme Court, which also found itself at the centre of a controversy with then Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi being accused of sexual harassment before getting the clean chit.

Outgoing CJI Gavai defends SC verdict on governors' powers

Outgoing CJI Gavai defends SC verdict on governors' powers

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Outgoing Chief Justice of India BR Gavai defends the Supreme Court's verdict on governors' powers, emphasizing the principle of separation of powers and judicial independence.

AIFF sweats over two clauses in new constitution

AIFF sweats over two clauses in new constitution

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

AIFF adopts SC-approved constitution, leaves out two clauses pending Apex court direction

SC to hear Justice Yashwant Varma's plea on July 28

SC to hear Justice Yashwant Varma's plea on July 28

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday Allahabad high court judge Yashwant Varma's plea seeking invalidation of a report by an in-house inquiry panel which found him guilty of misconduct in the cash discovery row.

US Supreme Court upholds key Obamacare tax subsidies

US Supreme Court upholds key Obamacare tax subsidies

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Shares of hospital operators, health services providers and insurers rallied broadly

SC not keen to monitor Indian football, to consult Justice Rao

SC not keen to monitor Indian football, to consult Justice Rao

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

'We have already said that our judgment is only in the interregnum till the Act comes into play. These small things could have been easily taken care of. Anyway, we will seek the views of Justice Rao and issue a clarification.'

Birla to announce panel to probe Justice Verma

Birla to announce panel to probe Justice Verma

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is likely to announce the formation of an inquiry committee to probe the charges against Allahabad High Court Judge Yashwant Varma. A notice signed by 152 MPs was submitted to Birla on July 21.

Supreme Court flays Gowda's plea to recuse judge

Supreme Court flays Gowda's plea to recuse judge

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

Gowda through senior advocate Shanti Bhushan had moved an application seeking the withdrawal of Justice Arijit Pasayat from the matter on the ground that the judge was going to retire in three months.

Plea in SC seeks probe into demand for proof of periods from women

Plea in SC seeks probe into demand for proof of periods from women

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from the Centre and others on a plea alleging that female sanitation workers at the Maharashi Dayanand University in Haryana were asked to prove through pictures of their private parts that they were menstruating.

50,000 Kids Await Justice

50,000 Kids Await Justice

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Without urgent corrective steps, the system meant to ensure safety, dignity, and rehabilitation for children in conflict with the law will remain overburdened, under-resourced, and unable to deliver justice in time.

SC takes note of Allahabad HC judge's remark at VHP event

SC takes note of Allahabad HC judge's remark at VHP event

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court has sought details from the Allahabad High Court regarding controversial statements made by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav at a VHP function. The development comes amid calls for action against the judge for his remarks, which have been labeled as hate speech by some. The judge's statements were made at a VHP function on December 8, where he spoke about the Uniform Civil Code and the law working according to the majority. Several individuals and organizations, including lawyer Prashant Bhushan and CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat, have called for an inquiry into the judge's conduct and for his removal from judicial duties.

SC expunges HC judge's remarks; no action against him

SC expunges HC judge's remarks; no action against him

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

The Supreme Court on Wednesday expunged the observations made by a single judge bench of the Punjab and Haryana high court against the apex court in a contempt case, saying they were "scandalous" and "unwarranted".

SC orders CBI probe into Karur stampede that killed 41

SC orders CBI probe into Karur stampede that killed 41

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

The TVK has sought an independent investigation under the supervision of the Supreme Court, contending that a fair and impartial probe would not be possible if conducted solely by officers of the Tamil Nadu Police.

SC bristles over 'scurrilous' charge against judges

SC bristles over 'scurrilous' charge against judges

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

The Supreme Court of India expressed its disapproval of "scurrilous and unfounded allegations" made against judges in a petition challenging the conferment of senior designations to lawyers. The court found the plea's averments, which insinuated that judges favor their relatives in bestowing senior advocate titles, to be unacceptable. The bench offered the petitioners four weeks to amend the petition, warning that it may take further action if the offensive allegations are not removed.

NDA's Radhakrishnan wins vice-president election by 152 votes

NDA's Radhakrishnan wins vice-president election by 152 votes

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Radhakrishnan defeated INDIA bloc nominee Justice B Sudershan Reddy by 152 votes in the Vice Presidential elections held between 10 am and 5 pm on Tuesday.

Dhankhar questions lack of FIR in cash case at judge's hosue

Dhankhar questions lack of FIR in cash case at judge's hosue

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has questioned the lack of an FIR in the case involving the discovery of burnt cash at a Delhi High Court judge's residence, raising concerns about potential immunity from prosecution for certain individuals. He criticized the delay in investigation and the in-house probe by a three-judge panel, highlighting the importance of transparency and the rule of law in addressing such a significant incident.

Justice Reddy Files Nomination For Veep Poll

Justice Reddy Files Nomination For Veep Poll

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy -- the joint candidate of the Opposition parties -- filed his nomination papers for the for the vice-presidential election on Thursday, August 21, 2025.

Bombay HC ex-judge of 'skin to skin' ruling to get pension

Bombay HC ex-judge of 'skin to skin' ruling to get pension

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

The Bombay High Court has ruled that Pushpa Ganediwala, the former HC judge who had faced criticism for a series of controversial judgments in POCSO Act cases, is entitled to receive pension on par with a high court judge. Ganediwala was demoted as district sessions judge at the end of her additional judgeship in 2022 following an uproar over some judgments passed by her on the interpretation of what constitutes a sexual assault under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. She had filed a petition challenging a communication issued by the HC registrar declaring that she was not eligible for pension of a HC judge. The court quashed the communication and directed the registry to fix her pension with 6% interest from February 2022.

US Vice President Vance defends wife Usha against ethnic slurs

US Vice President Vance defends wife Usha against ethnic slurs

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

US Vice President JD Vance has strongly criticized commentators for making derogatory remarks about his Indian-origin wife, Usha Vance, following racist comments from a right-wing podcaster.

CJI-designate Sanjiv Khanna key in verdicts on poll bonds, Article 370

CJI-designate Sanjiv Khanna key in verdicts on poll bonds, Article 370

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Justice Khanna was elevated as an additional judge of the Delhi high court in 2005 and was made a permanent judge in 2006. He was elevated as a judge of the Supreme Court on January 18, 2019.

Signature row hits bid to oust HC judge over 'hate speech'

Signature row hits bid to oust HC judge over 'hate speech'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The Rajya Sabha secretariat has verified the signatures of 44 of the 55 MPs who had signed a notice to bring a motion for the removal of Allahabad high court Judge Shekhar Yadav over his 'hate speech' even as Kapil Sibal and nine others were yet to verify their signatures.

HC allows release of film 'Haq' based on Shah Bano case

HC allows release of film 'Haq' based on Shah Bano case

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

The Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed a petition seeking a stay on the release of the Hindi film 'Haq', which is inspired by the life and legal struggle of Shah Bano Begum. The court found the petition devoid of merit, clearing the way for the film's release.