'Embarrassed' Govt May Ask Army Chief VK Singh To Proceed On Leave
13 years, 2 months ago

'Embarrassed' Govt May Ask Army Chief VK Singh To Proceed On Leave

India TV News  

New Delhi, Jan 17: Embarrassed by the unprecedented action of Army Chief Gen V K Singh in moving the Supreme Court over the issue of his age, the government was on Tuesday night finalising its strategy with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh consulting senior ministers. There was speculation that Gen Singh may be asked to proceed on leave pending the apex court's view on his petition. The government took the expected step of filing a caveat in the Supreme Court requesting to be heard before passing any order on the writ petition filed by Gen Singh on Monday challenging the defence ministry's decision not to accept his position that he was born in 1951. Government on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court with a caveat on Army Chief Gen V K Singh's petition on the age row as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh discussed the issue with defence minister A K Antony.

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India Today Exclusive: Gen VK Singh denies allegations against govt, says Swaraj gave commitment to Parliament
7 years ago

India Today Exclusive: Gen VK Singh denies allegations against govt, says Swaraj gave commitment to Parliament

India Today  

The Opposition has decided to move a privilege motion against External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. In an exclusive interview with Gaurav Sawant for India Today, Minister of State General VK Singh refuted the allegations saying the government has not done anything wrong rather it was quite pro-active. Singh backed External Affairs Minister and said that Sushma Swaraj has been telling …

Jaitley seeks explanation on affidavit, Congress asks for Gen Singh's resignation
10 years, 9 months ago

Jaitley seeks explanation on affidavit, Congress asks for Gen Singh's resignation

The Hindu  

Union Defence Minister Arun Jaitley has sought an explanation from senior officials in his ministry on how passages imputing motives to former Army Chief – and now MoS for the north east, external affairs and overseas affairs – V K Singh were part of an affidavit filed in the Supreme Court on June 4, shortly after the BJP-led NDA government …

Congress seeks VK Singh's resignation
10 years, 9 months ago

Congress seeks VK Singh's resignation

Firstpost  

The Ministry of Defence, in its affidavit to the apex court said that the disciplinary proceedings against Suhag was “without any basis or material on record”. New Delhi: Congress sought the resignation of Union minister VK Singh today, saying the NDA government’s affidavit in the Supreme Court on the issue of Army vice chief Dalbir Singh Suhag’s promotion was an …

V K Singh, a former Army Chief now a Minister
10 years, 10 months ago

V K Singh, a former Army Chief now a Minister

India TV News  

New Delhi: Controversial former Army Chief Gen V K Singh, who was made the Minister of State in the Narendra Modi government, has somewhat of chequered past with one episode being a long unsuccessful battle with the UPA government over his age issue. Singh, 63, lost the legal battle over his age issue with the Defence Ministry in 2012 and …

Defamation case: HC notice to Gen VK Singh, 4 others
11 years, 2 months ago

Defamation case: HC notice to Gen VK Singh, 4 others

Firstpost  

The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to ex-Army Chief Gen V K Singh among others on a plea of former Defence Intelligence Agency head Lt Gen Tejinder Singh against a lower court order asking him to seek sanction to prosecute them in a criminal defamation case. New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to ex-Army …

Investigate Gen VK Singh's payoff allegations: J&K Assembly to Centre
11 years, 5 months ago

Investigate Gen VK Singh's payoff allegations: J&K Assembly to Centre

Firstpost  

Following allegations by former Army chief General V K Singh about payoffs made by the Indian Army to politicians of Jammu & Kashmir, the state’s Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a unanimous resolution demanding a probe into his statements. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, during a discussion that lasted the better part of four hours, said Singh’s allegations had “belittled” the …

SC issues contempt notice to former Army Chief V K Singh
11 years, 6 months ago

SC issues contempt notice to former Army Chief V K Singh

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court today issued contempt notice to former Army Chief Gen V K Singh, saying his remarks against its order on his age row prima facie amounts to “scandalising” and undermining the authority of the court. The apex court directed the former Army Chief to file his response by October 23 after taking suo moto cognizance of …

Civilian supremacy must be just;otherwise resist it: VK Singh
12 years, 9 months ago

Civilian supremacy must be just;otherwise resist it: VK Singh

Firstpost  

Five days after retiring as Chief of the Army Staff, Gen VK Singh affirmed his belief in in civilian supremacy over the military “rooted in justice and fairness”, and said any violation of this “must be resisted”. New Delhi: Five days after retiring as Chief of the Army Staff, Gen VK Singh today affirmed his belief in in civilian supremacy …

Antony orders consideration of Tejinder's plea against VK Singh
12 years, 10 months ago

Antony orders consideration of Tejinder's plea against VK Singh

India TV News  

New Delhi, May 31: Defence minister AK Antony has directed Defence Secretary Sashikant Sharma to examine the petition sent to him by retd Lt Gen Tejinder Singh seeking action against outgoing Army Chief Gen VK Singh for issuing a "defamatory" press release against him. Defence Ministry sources said the minister has asked the secretary to look into the petition sent …

Antony orders consideration of Tejinder's petition against V K Singh
12 years, 10 months ago

Antony orders consideration of Tejinder's petition against V K Singh

India TV News  

New Delhi, May 30: Defence Minister A K Antony has directed Defence Secretary Sashikant Sharma to examine the petition sent to him by retd Lt Gen Tejinder Singh seeking action against outgoing Army Chief Gen V K Singh for issuing a “defamatory” Press release against him. Defence Ministry sources said the Minister has asked the Secretary to look into the …

Army Chief alleges govt role in letter leak, questions Supreme Court
12 years, 10 months ago

Army Chief alleges govt role in letter leak, questions Supreme Court

India TV News  

Army Chief alleges govt role in letter leak, questions Supreme Court New Delhi, May 26: Army Chief General V K Singh in a hard-hitting interview to Times Now has alleged that someone in the government leaked his confidential letter to the Prime Minister on glaring weaknesses New Delhi, May 26: Army Chief General V K Singh in a hard-hitting interview …

Tejinder Singh withdraws from SC plea against Army chief Gen V K Singh
12 years, 10 months ago

Tejinder Singh withdraws from SC plea against Army chief Gen V K Singh

India TV News  

New Delhi, May 10: In a surprise move, retired Lt Gen Tejinder Singh today withdrew his petition from the Supreme Court seeking a CBI inquiry into the alleged misconduct of Army chief Gen V K Singh. Kindly grant me permission to withdraw the petition and move the appropriate forum," Dhawan urged the court.Accordingly, the bench granted permission for withdrawal of …

Army Chief Rules Out Resignation
13 years, 1 month ago

Army Chief Rules Out Resignation

India TV News  

New Delhi, Mar 2: Army Chief General VK Singh, who lost his battle with the Defence Ministry on the age row, feels the Supreme Court has “not not effectively” closed the issue but ruled out his resignation. Gen Singh said many commentators were looking at this matter as a classic case of strained civil-military relations, and drew parallels with the …

Unfortunate Controversy Over Gen Singh Age Over, Says Antony
13 years, 1 month ago

Unfortunate Controversy Over Gen Singh Age Over, Says Antony

India TV News  

New Delhi, Feb 13: Defence Minister A K Antony today said the “unfortunate controversy” over Army Chief General V K Singh's age had come to an end with the Supreme Court judgement and asked his colleagues to close the chapter. I request my colleagues to please close this chapter and lets all work together to strengthen national security. The Supreme …

Age Row Amicably Resolved, Says Gen Singh's Lawyer
13 years, 1 month ago

Age Row Amicably Resolved, Says Gen Singh's Lawyer

India TV News  

New Delhi, Feb 10: Soon after the Supreme Court on Friday disposed of the Army Chief Gen V K Singh's writ petition on the age row, his lawyer told mediapersons that the "matter has now been amicably resolved." Meanwhile, Defence Ministry today welcomed the Supreme Court order upholding its decision on Army Chief General V K Singh's date of birth, …

Crucial Hearing On Army Chief Age Row In SC On Friday
13 years, 1 month ago

Crucial Hearing On Army Chief Age Row In SC On Friday

India TV News  

New Delhi, Feb 9: The crucial hearing on age row of Army Chief General V K Singh will be taken up tomorrow in the Supreme Court where the Centre will spell out its stand whether it was withdrawing or not its order rejecting his statutory complaint. The apex court on February 3 had given an option to the government to …

Supreme Court To Hear Army Chief's Petition On Age Row On Feb 3
13 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court To Hear Army Chief's Petition On Age Row On Feb 3

India TV News  

New Delhi, Jan 26: The Supreme Court will hear on February 3 the petition filed by Army chief General V K Singh seeking a direction to the government to declare his date of birth as May 10, 1951 instead of May 10, 1950. Gen Singh's unprecedented action in dragging the government to the apex court followed the Defence Ministry's insistence …

Former Army Chief Backs Gen V K Singh In Age Row
13 years, 2 months ago

Former Army Chief Backs Gen V K Singh In Age Row

India TV News  

New Delhi, Jan 22: Former Army chief General Shankar Roychowdhury has come out in support of General V K Singh, who has dragged the government to the Supreme Court over his date of birth row, saying Singh was justified in doing so. The Army rests on the basis of honour and integrity.I don't think he will compromise on honour unless …

Army Chief Meets MoS Defence, PM Silent On Age Row
13 years, 2 months ago

Army Chief Meets MoS Defence, PM Silent On Age Row

India TV News  

New Delhi, Jan 19: Even as controversy continued to rage over Army Chief Gen V K Singh's date of birth, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today steered clear of making any comment, contending that the matter was “sensitive”. In his 68-page petition, Gen Singh has challenged the government's “illegal and arbitrary” rejection of his Statutory Complaint to Defence Minister A K …

Army Chief Drags Govt To Supreme Court On Age Issue
13 years, 2 months ago

Army Chief Drags Govt To Supreme Court On Age Issue

India TV News  

New Delhi, Jan 16: Army Chief Gen V K Singh today took the unprecedented step of dragging the government to the Supreme Court before which he has challenged its decision over his date of birth that will mean that he retires in May next. Making it an issue of his “honour and integrity”, Gen Singh filed a writ petition in …

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