News for '2017 murder case'

Sheena Bora Trial: 'Indrani Mukerjea has no hand in this murder'

Sheena Bora Trial: 'Indrani Mukerjea has no hand in this murder'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

Indrani, radiant in an immaculate white and gold salwar-kurta that matched the moment, her hair open, a bindi gleaming on her forehead, beamed placidly, fully enjoying this small minute of victory.

Delhi Police announces Rs 1 lakh reward for info on Sushil

Delhi Police announces Rs 1 lakh reward for info on Sushil

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Delhi Police on Monday announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for information leading to the arrest of two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar and nine others in connection with the murder of former junior national wrestling champion Sagar Rana earlier this month.

Pak frees radical Islamist following pact with Imran Khan govt

Pak frees radical Islamist following pact with Imran Khan govt

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan chief Saad Hussain Rizvi was on Thursday released from the jail, weeks after Prime Minister Imran Khan-led government entered into a 'secret agreement' with the radical Islamist party which was involved in recent deadly clashes with the police.

No ground to erase death penalty in Indian law, says SC

No ground to erase death penalty in Indian law, says SC

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The apex court, which dismissed the review pleas filed by three of the four death row convicts of the sensational December 16, 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case, said the courts cannot be held for committing any illegality in awarding capital punishment in "appropriate cases" till death penalty remains in the penal code.

Nirbhaya convict files mercy plea before President

Nirbhaya convict files mercy plea before President

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

A curative petition is the last and final judicial remedy available to a person convicted by courts of law.

HC unhappy over Nirbhaya convicts' strategy to delay execution

HC unhappy over Nirbhaya convicts' strategy to delay execution

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

The bench said it was a stratagem devised by the convicts on how to prolong the matter as they kept on sitting after dismissal of their appeals by the Supreme Court. It also noted that the apex court in July last year dismissed Mukesh's review petition but further remedies were being availed now.

Sadhvi Pragya breaks down recalling 'torture' in custody

Sadhvi Pragya breaks down recalling 'torture' in custody

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Thakur, 48, also set the tone for her high-profile poll battle in Bhopal againt Congress candidate Digvijay Singh, whom she accused of using words like 'Hindu' and 'saffron' terror.

Unnao rape: SC transfers cases to Delhi, victim given Rs 25 lakh ex gratia

Unnao rape: SC transfers cases to Delhi, victim given Rs 25 lakh ex gratia

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The apex court asked the CBI to complete its probe in the accident case within 7 days.

Batala blast: Factory was illegal, says police

Batala blast: Factory was illegal, says police

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Teams of National Disaster Response Force were trying to find out any person still trapped under the debris, officials said.

Courts can't make communally biased observations: SC

Courts can't make communally biased observations: SC

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

The high court had in the bail order observed that "the fault of the deceased was only that he belonged to another religion. I consider this factor in favour of the applicants/accused.

Dr Kafeel Khan's maternal uncle shot dead in UP

Dr Kafeel Khan's maternal uncle shot dead in UP

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

According to police, it appears to be a case of murder due to monetary and property dispute and they are searching for both the accused.

After a decade in Opposition, 2021 sees DMK's return to power in Tamil Nadu

After a decade in Opposition, 2021 sees DMK's return to power in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

After a gap of 10 years, the DMK snatched the reins of power from arch rival AIADMK, with its president M K Stalin leading the party to a stellar performance and in the process, helming the state as chief minister for the first time.

2 Sikh businessmen shot dead in Pakistan

2 Sikh businessmen shot dead in Pakistan

Rediff.com15 May 2022

The two Sikhs were in the business of spices and had shops in the Bata Tal bazaar in Sarband, about 17 km from Peshawar.

Nagori, key conspirator in Ahmedabad blasts, remorseless after death penalty

Nagori, key conspirator in Ahmedabad blasts, remorseless after death penalty

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Safdar Nagori, one of the 38 convicts sentenced to death in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial bomb blasts case by a Gujarat court on Friday, appeared remorseless after the sentencing for a terror act that killed 56 people, and was heard saying the Constitution does not mean anything to him.

Fadnavis appointed criminals on govt posts: Malik

Fadnavis appointed criminals on govt posts: Malik

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

The NCP minister said while fake notes were seized in other states after demonetisation on November 8 2016, there was not a single such instance in Maharashtra.

1993 Mumbai blasts: SC says Centre bound to release Salem

1993 Mumbai blasts: SC says Centre bound to release Salem

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Salem had said his sentence could not exceed 25 years as per a solemn assurance given by India to Portugal for his extradition in 2002.

Every River Is Under Attack By The Sand Mafia

Every River Is Under Attack By The Sand Mafia

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The demand for minerals, boulders and sand is so great that it has fueled a black market and the goons who control this trade do not hesitate to kill law enforcement officers and reporters who have tried to expose them.

Sanjay Singh's son joins BJP to challenge his father in Amethi

Sanjay Singh's son joins BJP to challenge his father in Amethi

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

The feud in the royal palace of Amethi took a new turn on Sunday with Congress Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh's son Anant Vikram Singh formally joining the Bharatiya Janata Party in an obvious bid to challenge his father.

Unnao rape victim dies day after being set afire

Unnao rape victim dies day after being set afire

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

The rape survivor suffered 90 per cent burns after five men, including two of the rape accused, allegedly set her on fire while she was on her way to court, police said.

Court summons Tharoor as accused in Sunanda Pushkar death case

Court summons Tharoor as accused in Sunanda Pushkar death case

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The police has named Tharoor as the only accused while also alleging that he had subjected his wife to cruelty.

Jadhav case: India seeks consular access for 14th time, demands copy of verdict from Pak

Jadhav case: India seeks consular access for 14th time, demands copy of verdict from Pak

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

Indian High Commissioner in Islamabad Gautam Bambawale met Pakistan Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua in connection with the case of Jadhav, who has been given death sentence by a Pakistani military court for alleged spying.

Prez rejects mercy plea; HC gives Nirbhaya convicts 1 week deadline

Prez rejects mercy plea; HC gives Nirbhaya convicts 1 week deadline

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The high court also faulted the authorities concerned for not taking steps for issuance of death warrant after the rejection of appeals of the accused by the Supreme Court in 2017.

Shah begins UP campaign from Kairana, meets 'victims of exodus'

Shah begins UP campaign from Kairana, meets 'victims of exodus'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Asserting that the people of Kairana were no longer living in fear, Shah said a satisfactory law and order situation is the primary condition for development and the Yogi Adityanath government has ensured this in Uttar Pradesh.

Sheena Bora Trial: 'There's something fishy going on'

Sheena Bora Trial: 'There's something fishy going on'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

When Sheena got down from his car on the evening of April 24, 2012, Rahul says she told him, "Bye. Love you. See you later."

UP polls: Akhilesh 'unaware' that SP releases candidates list

UP polls: Akhilesh 'unaware' that SP releases candidates list

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

The ruling SP declared the candidates for nine assembly seats besides changing the candidates of 14 constituencies ahead of the 2017 UP polls.

Petrol 'bombs' hurled at TN BJP headquarters over its pro-NEET stand

Petrol 'bombs' hurled at TN BJP headquarters over its pro-NEET stand

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

After setting fire to three bottles filled with petrol, he threw them at the BJP state headquarters in the early hours.

SC irked by govt's reply on Abu Salem plea, calls it lecture to judiciary

SC irked by govt's reply on Abu Salem plea, calls it lecture to judiciary

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday took strong exception of an affidavit filed by the Union home secretary on a plea by gangster Abu Salem, challenging his life imprisonment in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, and said it is an "attempt to lecture the judiciary".

Unnao: CBI searches residences of Sengar, others

Unnao: CBI searches residences of Sengar, others

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

The search operation is spread across at least 17 premises in four districts of Uttar Pradesh -- Lucknow, Banda, Unnao, Fatehpur, they said.

'Vikas Dubey thought nothing would happen to him'

'Vikas Dubey thought nothing would happen to him'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

'Caste-based power politics made him think that he can get away with murder.'

Fear I may be killed: Unnao lawyer wrote before crash

Fear I may be killed: Unnao lawyer wrote before crash

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The lawyer had written to the district magistrate urging him to expedite the process of granting him a weapon licence. "I have apprehensions that I could be murdered in future," the July 15 letter reads.

Sheena Bora case: Why did her lawyers give Indrani a drubbing?

Sheena Bora case: Why did her lawyers give Indrani a drubbing?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Indrani dressed in a short purple kurta and leggings, with a bandhini green-purple chunni, sindhoor glowing in her mang, was receiving a drubbing from her lawyers for the facts she had revealed before the court on Tuesday while arguing the rejoinder to her bail application. She was insisting: "But he asked me for a motive!"

Chhota Rajan, 8 others get life in jail for 'cold-blooded' killing of J Dey

Chhota Rajan, 8 others get life in jail for 'cold-blooded' killing of J Dey

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Vora and Paulson Joseph were acquitted due to lack of evidence.

Dangerous time for people speaking truth in India: Amnesty on Gauri Lankesh's death anniversary

Dangerous time for people speaking truth in India: Amnesty on Gauri Lankesh's death anniversary

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

An SIT officer probing the murder case said the investigation is in final stage and a chargesheet will be filed in two months.

Sheena Bora Trial: The case of the missing CDRs

Sheena Bora Trial: The case of the missing CDRs

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Judge Jagdale, with a severe expression shadowing his face, looked sharply at Manoj Patil, Airtel's nodal officer, and told him plainly: "It is difficult to digest what you are saying (about) giving call data, but not giving call timings and durations."

The Indrani Vs Rahul Face Off

The Indrani Vs Rahul Face Off

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Rahul knew this was coming. That 'dirt' would be dug up.

Delhi 2012 gang rape convicts to hang, SC rejects review plea

Delhi 2012 gang rape convicts to hang, SC rejects review plea

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The apex court said the death row convicts failed to point out 'error apparent on the face of record' in the judgment.

2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts: 38 IM members awarded death sentence

2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts: 38 IM members awarded death sentence

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

A special court in Ahmedabad on Friday awarded death sentence to 38 convicts in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case, which had claimed 56 lives and left over 200 injured.

Over 4,000 cases pending against MPs, MLAs across India, SC told

Over 4,000 cases pending against MPs, MLAs across India, SC told

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Names of CMs of Punjab and Karnataka along with a former CM found mention in the list.

Was Nirav Modi tipped off?

Was Nirav Modi tipped off?

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'One cannot avoid speculating whether there was something else at play that led to the uncovering of this saga.'

When will the lynchings end?

When will the lynchings end?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

'One minute and 45 seconds of that clip are on Modi praising gauraksha.' 'In the last 30 seconds he speaks about violence, but says only that killing is unacceptable.' 'We don't need the prime minister to tell us that.' 'We need him to tell us why the killing is happening and what he will do to stop it,' says Aakar Patel.