News for '-sessions-court'

Bihar's 1-day verdict judge moves SC against suspension

Bihar's 1-day verdict judge moves SC against suspension

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

A bench of Justices UU Lalit and SR Bhat issued notices, including to the state of Bihar, on the plea filed by Shashi Kant Rai, an additional district and sessions judge in Araria.

Navneet Kalra arrested in oxygen concentrator black marketing case

Navneet Kalra arrested in oxygen concentrator black marketing case

Rediff.com17 May 2021

The businessman had been on the run for over a week since the seizure of more than 500 oxygen concentrators from three restaurants owned by him in the national capital.

Delhi HC grants bail to journalist in PMLA case

Delhi HC grants bail to journalist in PMLA case

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The bail plea was opposed by ED which had said the offence committed by him has cross border implications and if released, he would not be available for further ongoing investigation.

Bulli Bai accused denied bail, court says they 'defamed womanhood'

Bulli Bai accused denied bail, court says they 'defamed womanhood'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

The Bulli Bai app had made public the details of several Muslim women in a bid to malign them, allowing users to participate in their 'auction'.

Elgar Parishad case: Court denies bail to Stan Swamy

Elgar Parishad case: Court denies bail to Stan Swamy

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Swamy, a Jesuit priest and activist, was arrested from Ranchi in October, 2020, and has since been lodged at the Taloja Central Jail in Navi Mumbai.

Lawyer who took on Fadnavis in ED custody, says implicated in false case

Lawyer who took on Fadnavis in ED custody, says implicated in false case

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

The court remanded advocate Uke and his brother Pradeep Uke in the ED's custody till April 6.

Hate speech accused defends Hindu rashtra demand

Hate speech accused defends Hindu rashtra demand

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

In a democratic set up, a demand for "Hindu rashtra" does not amount to promoting enmity between religious groups, an accused in a case of allegedly communal sloganeering at an event at Jantar Mantar here argued before the Delhi High Court on Wednesday.

'A civil democratic society can ill afford sacrificing the procedural safeguards legislatively provided'

'A civil democratic society can ill afford sacrificing the procedural safeguards legislatively provided'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

'Sanction serves the salutary object of providing safeguard to the accused from unwarranted prosecution and the agony and trauma of trial, and in the context of the stringent provisions of the UAPA, is an integral facet of due process of law.' If the report to the sanctioning officer for the first five accused in the case lacked the qualities required under the law, then for Professor Saibaba, the sanction came much after his trial had started!

Arnab fails to get relief from HC, files for bail in lower court

Arnab fails to get relief from HC, files for bail in lower court

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

The sessions court will continue hearing the revision application on Tuesday, special public prosecutor Pradip Gharat said. Goswami's lawyer Parkar said after the revision plea is heard, the court will take up the bail plea for hearing.

SC grants interim bail to Setalvad, says Gujarat HC should've done it

SC grants interim bail to Setalvad, says Gujarat HC should've done it

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to social activist Teesta Setalvad, arrested on June 25 for allegedly fabricating evidence to frame 'innocent people' in the 2002 Gujarat riots cases.

Ill-treated in lock-up, clarifies Rana after Mumbai CP posts video

Ill-treated in lock-up, clarifies Rana after Mumbai CP posts video

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The video clip shows the Rana couple sitting on chairs and sipping tea in front of police officials at Khar police station. Bottles of mineral water are also seen on the table in front of them.

Amravati murder: 'Mastermind' in custody till July 7

Amravati murder: 'Mastermind' in custody till July 7

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Irfan Khan is accused of plotting Kolhe's murder, allotting special tasks to the other accused and supplying vehicles and money to them.

Marathi actress remanded till May 18 for posts against Sharad Pawar

Marathi actress remanded till May 18 for posts against Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Chitale, 29, a film and TV actress, was arrested by the Thane police on Saturday over a post she allegedly shared on her Facebook page.

'Saravana Bhavan' founder surrenders in TN court

'Saravana Bhavan' founder surrenders in TN court

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Following submissions of the counsel for the convicts in connection with the surrender, both of them are expected to be shifted to the Puzhal Central Prison.

Ahmedabad blasts: Kin of convicts question judgment

Ahmedabad blasts: Kin of convicts question judgment

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Family members of those convicted alleged that an attempt has been made by the BJP to polarise the UP Assembly elections and questioned the timing of the judgment.

HC upholds Taurani's acquittal, says Nadeem, Abu Salem behind Gulshan Kumar murder

HC upholds Taurani's acquittal, says Nadeem, Abu Salem behind Gulshan Kumar murder

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Gulshan Kumar, also known as the 'Cassette king', was shot dead in August 1997 outside a temple in suburban Andheri.

Architect suicide case: Arnab gets more time to amend petition

Architect suicide case: Arnab gets more time to amend petition

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Goswami and the two other accused Feroze Shaikh and Nitish Sarda will have to appear before a magistrate court at Alibaug in neighbouring Raigad district of Maharashtra on Thursday, pursuant to summons issued to them in December 2020.

Nagaland killings: 30 soldiers chargesheeted, SIT says SOPs not followed

Nagaland killings: 30 soldiers chargesheeted, SIT says SOPs not followed

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Investigation has revealed that the Special Force Operation team had not followed the Standard Operating Procedure and the Rules of Engagement

Bombay HC grants bail to accused in Dabholkar murder case

Bombay HC grants bail to accused in Dabholkar murder case

Rediff.com7 May 2021

The Bombay high court on Thursday granted bail to Vikram Bhave, an accused in the killing of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar in 2013.

Espionage case: HC directs release of Chinese woman on bail

Espionage case: HC directs release of Chinese woman on bail

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The court said that Shi was entitled to grant of statutory bail when admittedly the charge sheet was filed beyond the period of 60 days.

Goa to move HC against Tejpal's acquittal, says CM

Goa to move HC against Tejpal's acquittal, says CM

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said the state government will challenge in the high court journalist Tarun Tejpal's acquittal in a 2013 rape case by a district court in Panaji.

HC reserves order on Raj Kundra's plea against arrest

HC reserves order on Raj Kundra's plea against arrest

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

The police in the HC argued that Kundra was not cooperating with the probe in the case, filed in February this year by the Mumbai crime branch, and had destroyed evidence, a claim refuted by his lawyer.

No bail yet for Arnab, to spend 3rd night in jail

No bail yet for Arnab, to spend 3rd night in jail

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

The high-profile journalist has been remanded in judicial custody till November 18.

'You are aware Sheena is alive'

'You are aware Sheena is alive'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

I don't think Rahul Mukerjea once referred to Sheena as killed or murdered and always referred to it as her disappearance. It felt like he still used the word 'disappear' because killed had a finality to it that he didn't want to face.

Time limit for sanction under UAPA mandatory and sacrosanct: Kerala HC

Time limit for sanction under UAPA mandatory and sacrosanct: Kerala HC

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

The high court said the sanction for prosecution under the UAPA was given six months after receiving a recommendation for the same and it was also "bereft of any application of mind".

HC acquits tribal MBBS student in murder case after 13 years, orders govt to pay Rs 42 lakh

HC acquits tribal MBBS student in murder case after 13 years, orders govt to pay Rs 42 lakh

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Setting aside the conviction of a tribal man in the alleged murder of a woman, the Madhya Pradesh high court has slammed the police saying they investigated the case with the "sole purpose of falsely implicating" him, and directed the state government to pay Rs 42 lakh to him as he spent over 13 years behind bars "awaiting justice".

When Rahul Saw Sheena For The Last Time

When Rahul Saw Sheena For The Last Time

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

A yellow-sari daintily clad Indrani was beaming broadly and it seemed like for the first time, for her, Rahul had done something right. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora Murder Trial.

Why was Teesta's bail plea listed late, is it standard practice, SC asks Guj HC

Why was Teesta's bail plea listed late, is it standard practice, SC asks Guj HC

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday wondered why the Gujarat high court has listed the bail plea of activist Teesta Setalvad for hearing on September 19, six weeks after it sent a notice to the state government seeking a response to her application, and asked the state to inform it by 2 pm on Friday about whether such a precedent existed there.

Never been involved in pornography: Raj Kundra

Never been involved in pornography: Raj Kundra

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The businessman also said has already been pronounced "guilty" by the media, and he wishes his privacy is not intruded anymore with this continued "media trial".

Does Rahul Wonder If Sheena Is Really Dead?

Does Rahul Wonder If Sheena Is Really Dead?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

All along, Rahul, right till today 10 years later, hung onto his gut feeling that something surely had happened to Sheena.

Why Is Prof Saibaba Denied A Water Bottle in Jail?

Why Is Prof Saibaba Denied A Water Bottle in Jail?

Rediff.com26 May 2022

It took a five-day hunger strike by the former Delhi University professor, in jail without a break for five years after being convicted of links with Maoists, for the jail administration to agree to his request for a water bottle.

TN's politically sensitive Kodanadu case adjourned to Sep 2

TN's politically sensitive Kodanadu case adjourned to Sep 2

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The district sessions court, which is hearing the sensational Kodanadu heist and murder case, on Friday adjourned it for September 2 following argument by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam lawyers that the case cannot be taken up as another case is pending in Madras high court in this regard.

And Indrani snorted in laughter...

And Indrani snorted in laughter...

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

When a trial for a murder is going on -- with no end in sight -- more than ten years after the crime took place, it will not feel like the murder happened yesterday.

Sunanda Pushkar death case: Shashi Tharoor granted regular bail

Sunanda Pushkar death case: Shashi Tharoor granted regular bail

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

Earlier, a court had granted the former Union minister anticipatory bail, despite Special Investigation Team's opposition.

Kangana's plea for case transfer devoid of merit: Javed Akhtar to court

Kangana's plea for case transfer devoid of merit: Javed Akhtar to court

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar submitted in a court here on Friday that actor Kangana Ranaut's petition seeking transfer of the criminal defamation case filed by him against her was "devoid of any merits" and aimed at delaying the proceedings.

Rise of new 'Hindu Owaisi': Raut's veiled swipe at Raj Thackeray

Rise of new 'Hindu Owaisi': Raut's veiled swipe at Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Alleging a "pattern" of triggering communal riots and winning elections, Raut said this will break the country into pieces.

Groping without 'skin to skin' contact not sexual assault: HC

Groping without 'skin to skin' contact not sexual assault: HC

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Groping a minor's breast without 'skin to skin contact' cannot be termed as sexual assault as defined under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the Bombay high court has said.

Babar Azam in trouble: Court orders to register FIR

Babar Azam in trouble: Court orders to register FIR

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The judge remarked that the allegations were disturbing and serious to warrant a full investigation.

SC to hear Arnab Goswami's bail plea on Wednesday

SC to hear Arnab Goswami's bail plea on Wednesday

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

The Bombay high court had on Monday refused to grant interim relief to Arnab Goswami and two others in connection with the case and directed him to approach a lower court to seek bail.

Elgar Parishad case: Activist Sudha Bharadwaj gets bail

Elgar Parishad case: Activist Sudha Bharadwaj gets bail

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

She has been in custody as an undertrial since her arrest in 2018.