News for 'supreme-court'

Justice Rao leaves it to SC to decide on contentious AIFF clauses

Justice Rao leaves it to SC to decide on contentious AIFF clauses

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'From the email on record placed before me, it is very difficult to conclude that AIFF had persuaded FIFA to send the emails to enable AIFF to seek for modification of the Constitution.

SC orders Railways to compensate widow after 20-year legal battle

SC orders Railways to compensate widow after 20-year legal battle

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court intervened to ensure a tragedy-struck widow received compensation from the Railways after a 20-year legal battle following her husband's death in a train accident.

'Supreme Court Should Remove Biren Singh'

'Supreme Court Should Remove Biren Singh'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

'There are 7,000 guns which are in the hands of the armed militia of the Kuki and Meitei communities.'

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

'You trust UK, not India': SC raps petitioners over Covid data

'You trust UK, not India': SC raps petitioners over Covid data

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court questioned petitioners who challenged the accuracy of India's COVID-19 vaccine adverse effect data, suggesting they unduly trusted UK figures. The court heard arguments about alleged deaths due to the Covishield vaccine and reserved its order.

AIFF Meet That Could Redefine Indian Football

AIFF Meet That Could Redefine Indian Football

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Under the draft constitution, the executive committee of the AIFF would have 14 members, who would be under the age and tenure restrictions.

Digital Arrest Scams: What You Must Know

Digital Arrest Scams: What You Must Know

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Senior citizens are particularly vulnerable due to their high savings, trust in authorities, and limited familiarity with online frauds.

Bank Frauds Creep Back, RBI Sounds Alarm

Bank Frauds Creep Back, RBI Sounds Alarm

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Fraud reported by banks declined in 2024-2025 to 23,953 as compared to 36,060 in the previous year though the amount involved jumped to Rs 36,014 crore from Rs 12,230 crore.

ISL deadlock: Clubs run out of patience with AIFF!

ISL deadlock: Clubs run out of patience with AIFF!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

10 ISL clubs slam AIFF for delay in tender process, allege "breach of trust"

I'm being followed, staff tortured: Wangchuk's wife

I'm being followed, staff tortured: Wangchuk's wife

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, on Friday, alleged that her movement is under constant surveillance and that one of her staff members was detained and being treated 'inhumanely' by the police.

Gift under Mohammedan law valid without written document: SC

Gift under Mohammedan law valid without written document: SC

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that a gift (hiba) under Mohammedan Law is valid even without a written document, provided certain essential conditions are met.

'Irreparable Harm If Govt Takes Over Waqf Properties'

'Irreparable Harm If Govt Takes Over Waqf Properties'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'Only because of the absence of a dedication record in writing, how can such properties be treated as located on misappropriated government land?'

Why A Bahubali's Daughter Is Contesting The Polls

Why A Bahubali's Daughter Is Contesting The Polls

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

'It is people, their support and strength that made him a Bahubali.' 'I am proud of my father, who is innocent and wrongly framed.'

2011 rape case: SC asks TN movie director, woman to apologise to each other

2011 rape case: SC asks TN movie director, woman to apologise to each other

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

A bench comprising Justices B V Nagarathna and R Mahadevan was hearing Seeman's plea challenging a Madras high court order refusing to quash the case against him.

Who Gets Your PF Money After You...

Who Gets Your PF Money After You...

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

EPF nominations decide inheritance -- here's what happens if you don't file.

ISL crisis deepens: Bagan suspend team, EB turns to BCCI

ISL crisis deepens: Bagan suspend team, EB turns to BCCI

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Reigning Indian Super League champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant on Saturday suspended all their football activities indefinitely a day after the AIFF failed to receive a single bid for ISL's commercial rights, and said they will review contracts of players and support staff next month.

'We are not pointing a finger at any community'

'We are not pointing a finger at any community'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

'I don't know what people will say, but as a liberal Muslim, I can say that I had no problems with the viewpoint of the film. Because we are not maligning any community, if we were I wouldn't have done this film...'

SC orders removal of stray animals from highways, expressways

SC orders removal of stray animals from highways, expressways

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has directed the removal of all cattle and other stray animals from highways and expressways, citing safety concerns and frequent accidents.

'How Will Govt Decide Who Is A 'Practising Muslim'?'

'How Will Govt Decide Who Is A 'Practising Muslim'?'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'We are not all Abduls, you know. Our community has any number of retired civil and defence officers, doctors, engineers, lawyers.'

Govt not ready to evolve on death penalty execution: SC

Govt not ready to evolve on death penalty execution: SC

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court questions the government's reluctance to consider lethal injection as an alternative to hanging for death row convicts, highlighting the need for evolution in execution methods.

Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao In Supreme Court

Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao In Supreme Court

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Lawyers flooded the courtroom of Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud to witness the proceedings as one special guest -- Aamir Khan -- was seated in the front row.

CBI takes over Karur stampede probe, special team visits site

CBI takes over Karur stampede probe, special team visits site

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

The CBI has taken over the investigation into the Karur stampede, which resulted in the deaths of 41 people during a political rally. The Supreme Court ordered the independent probe following concerns about impartiality.

''It's Very Explosive Material'

''It's Very Explosive Material'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

'You can't make art with a point of view of fear. You have to present the truth.' 'That's why such films are not being made these days.' 'You never put the truth in the script because you fear you might offend somebody.'

Relief for Lakshya: Supreme Court puts police action on hold

Relief for Lakshya: Supreme Court puts police action on hold

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

The Supreme Court on Tuesday barred Karnataka Police from taking any coercive steps against badminton player Lakshya Sen, his family members, and coach over allegations of forging birth certificates.

Judgments must be free of external influence: Justice Bhuyan

Judgments must be free of external influence: Justice Bhuyan

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan emphasized the importance of delivering judgments without external influence to maintain public trust in the judiciary.

SC says no to contempt notice to lawyer who hurled shoe at CJI

SC says no to contempt notice to lawyer who hurled shoe at CJI

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court declined to initiate contempt action against a lawyer who hurled a shoe at the Chief Justice of India, citing the CJI's own refusal to proceed against him. The court is considering guidelines to prevent such incidents.

'Rahul Can't Play Victim All The Time'

'Rahul Can't Play Victim All The Time'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'Rahul Gandhi's problem is that he doesn't think big.' 'He looks more like an activist, while politics is like a game of chess. You attack and then defend and have a game-plan.'

Remains of 4 Indians stuck abroad over passport rule, airlines unmoved

Remains of 4 Indians stuck abroad over passport rule, airlines unmoved

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

The cases, brought to light by Team Aid, a non-governmental organisation specialising in repatriation assistance, have sparked calls for urgent government intervention to resolve what campaigners describe as a "humanitarian crisis".

Tahawwur Rana moves US Supreme Court against extradition

Tahawwur Rana moves US Supreme Court against extradition

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

In a long battle, this is Rana's last legal chance not to be extradited to India.

SC rejects plea for CBI probe into toxic cough syrup deaths

SC rejects plea for CBI probe into toxic cough syrup deaths

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and K Vinod Chandran dismissed the PIL filed by lawyer Vishal Tiwari after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta objected to it.

Society won't forgive us if we don't stand by doctors: SC

Society won't forgive us if we don't stand by doctors: SC

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court reserved its judgement on a plea regarding insurance coverage for doctors and health workers who died battling Covid-19 in private clinics and non-recognized hospitals. The court emphasized the importance of supporting doctors and ensuring valid claims are settled.

No regrets, support Yogi: Lawyer who hurled shoe at CJI

No regrets, support Yogi: Lawyer who hurled shoe at CJI

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, Rakesh Kishore said that he was hurt by the CJI's remarks while dismissing a plea seeking restoration of the structure of Lord Vishnu in the Javari temple in Khajuraho.

SC asks poll panel to respond to parties' pleas on SIR in 2 weeks

SC asks poll panel to respond to parties' pleas on SIR in 2 weeks

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has requested the Election Commission to respond to petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. The court has also asked the Madras and Calcutta High Courts to keep proceedings on similar petitions in abeyance.

Big relief for Chaubey-led AIFF executive committee

Big relief for Chaubey-led AIFF executive committee

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

SC permits current AIFF executive committee to continue till end of term in Sept 2026

Maharashtra municipal elections to be held on Dec 2

Maharashtra municipal elections to be held on Dec 2

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Elections for municipal councils and nagar panchayats in Maharashtra are scheduled for December 2, according to the State Election Commissioner. The schedule for other local bodies will be announced later.

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.'

Hoardings in villages barring entry to pastors not unconstitutional: HC

Hoardings in villages barring entry to pastors not unconstitutional: HC

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

The Chhattisgarh high court has disposed of two petitions seeking the removal of hoardings prohibiting entry to pastors and 'converted Christians' in eight villages, holding that they were installed to prevent forced conversions through allurement or fraudulent means and cannot be termed as unconstitutional.

'Systemic failure': SC steps in after dog attacks, orders relocation drive

'Systemic failure': SC steps in after dog attacks, orders relocation drive

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court has directed authorities to relocate stray dogs from institutional areas like schools and hospitals to designated shelters due to a rise in dog bite cases. The court also addressed the issue of stray animals on highways.

Karur stampede: SC questions formation of SIT

Karur stampede: SC questions formation of SIT

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court has questioned the Madras High Court's decision to form a special investigation team (SIT) to investigate the Karur stampede, which resulted in 41 deaths. The court raised concerns about the High Court's handling of the matter, particularly regarding the formation of the SIT and adverse remarks made against actor Vijay's political party.

How To Deal with Medical Negligence

How To Deal with Medical Negligence

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Medical negligence arises when a medical professional deviates from reasonable standards of care, causing injury to the patient.