News for 'Central Bureau of Investigation court'

Scrapping NEET-UG counterproductive, honest students to be hit: Govt, NTA to SC

Scrapping NEET-UG counterproductive, honest students to be hit: Govt, NTA to SC

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

It added that in any examination, there are competing rights that are created whereby the interests of a large number of students who have taken the examination without adopting any unfair means must not also be jeopardised.

SC allows Kejriwal to file substantial appeal against HC order

SC allows Kejriwal to file substantial appeal against HC order

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that the trial court judge was in a "hurry" and did not afford a reasonable opportunity to the prosecutor to oppose Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's bail in a money laundering case linked to the alleged excise scam.

Hemant Soren weathers BJP blitz, returns to power in Jharkhand

Hemant Soren weathers BJP blitz, returns to power in Jharkhand

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

In a stunning comeback, Hemant Soren's Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-led alliance on Saturday stormed to power in Jharkhand for a second consecutive term, winning 56 seats in the 81-member assembly, despite an all-out blitz by the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance which managed only 24 seats.

Excise policy: ED attaches assets worth Rs 115 cr of 2 approvers

Excise policy: ED attaches assets worth Rs 115 cr of 2 approvers

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

The agency made the disclosure in a chargesheet filed by it on May 10 against former Telangana chief minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Chandrashekar Rao's MLC daughter K Kavitha and four others.

3 IAF personnel get lifer in 1995 custodial death case

3 IAF personnel get lifer in 1995 custodial death case

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The court of CBI special judge N D Joshi on Thursday sentenced then Squadron Leader Anoop Sood and Sergeants Anil K N and Mahendra Singh Sherawat to life imprisonment, a release issued by the CBI stated on Friday.

Jagan Reddy applies for bail against 'illegal' arrest

Jagan Reddy applies for bail against 'illegal' arrest

Rediff.com29 May 2012

A day after being sent to judicial remand, YSR Congress chief Y S Jaganmohan Reddy on Tuesday moved a special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Hyderabad, seeking bail. The court posted the matter to May 31 after asking the central agency to file its counter.

CBI, ED turn to tech-driven investigations to nail offenders amid Covid-19

CBI, ED turn to tech-driven investigations to nail offenders amid Covid-19

Rediff.com26 May 2021

The two central premier investigative agencies - Central Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement Directorate - have asked their officials to focus more on digital evidence, e-forums and social media to crack down on offenders. These are a crucial part of prosecution amid the second wave of the pandemic. The Income Tax Department is going full throttle on data analytics to issue notices in time-bound cases. Further, sleuths have been given electronic devices including laptops with secure connections, which keep data encrypted and inaccessible.

Former AAP official Vijay Nair gets bail in excise policy case

Former AAP official Vijay Nair gets bail in excise policy case

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

In a relief to former Aam Aadmi Party communication in-charge Vijay Nair, the Supreme Court on Monday granted him bail after nearly 23 months of incarceration in a money laundering case stemming from the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, observing that liberty is 'sacrosanct' and needs to be respected in cases involving even stringent laws.

Supreme Court grants bail to Ashok Todi

Supreme Court grants bail to Ashok Todi

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to Kolkata industrialists Ashok Kumar Todi and his brother Pradeep Kumar Todi in the Rizwanur Rehman suicide case. A bench of Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan and P Sathasivam rejected the Central Bureau of Investigation's argument that the accused will influence the investigation if freed on bail. The duo has been accused by the CBI of abetting the suicide of Rizwanur Rehman after he married Ashok Todi's daughter Priyanka.

Aarushi case: Cross-examination of witness continues

Aarushi case: Cross-examination of witness continues

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

The cross-examination of a crucial witness in the sensational Aarushi-Hemraj murder case continued on Friday in a special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Ghaziabad.

Delhi court defers order in Quattrocchi case

Delhi court defers order in Quattrocchi case

Rediff.com7 Aug 2010

A Delhi court on Saturday deferred the pronouncement of its order on a plea by an advocate opposing Central Bureau of Investigation's move to withdraw the two-decade-old Bofors pay-off case against Italian businessman Ottavio Quattrocchi.

Guj riots case: Court issues warrant against CBI officer

Guj riots case: Court issues warrant against CBI officer

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

A designated court, hearing the 2002 post-Godhra riots case of Naroda Gaam area of the city where 11 people were killed, on Thursday issued a bailable warrant against a witness --- a police inspector in the Central Bureau of Investigation. Designated Trial Court Judge Jyotsna Yagnik issued a bailable warrant against CBI Inspector N S Raju and directed him to remain present before the court on Friday for his deposition.

Aarushi case: Talwars have a rough day in court today

Aarushi case: Talwars have a rough day in court today

Rediff.com22 May 2012

A Ghaziabad court will on Tuesday take up the framing of charges against dentist couple Nupur Talwar and Rajesh Talwar in the case relating to the murder of their teenaged daughter Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj after the accused pleaded lack of preparation for arguments.

Probe in Sadik Jamal case already on: CBI tells court

Probe in Sadik Jamal case already on: CBI tells court

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

A special Central Bureau of investigation court on Wednesday did not pass any order on an application which sought further probe into the Sadik Jamal encounter case, after the investigative agency said that the points raised on the issue were already being probed.

Kalmadi seeks court's nod to attend Parliament

Kalmadi seeks court's nod to attend Parliament

Rediff.com23 Jul 2011

Congress Member of Parliament and sacked chief of Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Suresh Kalmadi on Saturday requested a Delhi court to grant him custody parole to attend the monsoon session of Parliament beginning August 1. "Accused Suresh Kalmadi has moved an application seeking permission from the court to attend the Parliament session. A notice will be issued to the CBI for Monday," said a CBI source.

Court issues Nithari killer's death warrant

Court issues Nithari killer's death warrant

Rediff.com9 May 2011

A special court has ordered that Surender Koli, sentenced to death in sensational Nithari serial killings case, be hanged between May 24 and May 31 following which he has filed a mercy petition before the President.

Raja seeks court proceedings via video confrencing

Raja seeks court proceedings via video confrencing

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Wary of being transported with hardcore undertrials in a crowded jail van, former telecom minister A Raja on Monday moved a Delhi court seeking to conduct judicial proceedings through video conferencing in the 2G spectrum allocation scam case.

Assets case: Mopidevi sent to judicial custody till June 7

Assets case: Mopidevi sent to judicial custody till June 7

Rediff.com30 May 2012

A Central Bureau of Investigation court in Hyderabad sent Andhra Pradesh Excise Minister Mopidevi Venkata Ramana Rao to judicial custody till June 7 even as he applied for bail on health grounds.

Court remands Sisodia to CBI custody till March 4 in excise scam case

Court remands Sisodia to CBI custody till March 4 in excise scam case

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

A special CBI court on Monday remanded Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in five-day custody of the central probe agency till March 4, a day after his arrest in the excise scam case.

Court to decide fate of Aarushi murder case today

Court to decide fate of Aarushi murder case today

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

The court had asked the CBI investigating officer on January 3 to bring the case diary for examination and had also dismissed an application by Aarushi's parents, Rajesh and Nupur Talwar, for not closing the case.

Mumbai court rejects Salem's plea for closure of case

Mumbai court rejects Salem's plea for closure of case

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

A special TADA court in Mumbai on Tuesday rejected the application of gangster Abu Salem, seeking closure of his trial, after the Central Bureau of Investigation said it had challenged the order of Portugal supreme court, which had terminated his extradition to India in that country's constitutional court.

2G case: Raja opposes CBI's plea to invoke fresh charges

2G case: Raja opposes CBI's plea to invoke fresh charges

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

Former Telecom Minister A Raja on Friday opposed in a Delhi court the fresh plea of Central Bureau Investigation seeking framing of a charge for criminal breach of trust in the 2G spectrum allocation case against 17 accused, saying it was an attempt to keep him in jail.

Ex-judge, one more held in judge bail-bribe probe

Ex-judge, one more held in judge bail-bribe probe

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

The Anti Corruption Bureau in Andhra Pradesh has arrested Chalapati Rao, a retired judge, and Ravichandar, son of suspended Central Bureau of investigation court judge Pattabhi Rama Rao in the Gali Janardhan Reddy bail-for-cash case.

CBI's CWG probe questioned by court

CBI's CWG probe questioned by court

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation's probe into the Commonwealth Games scam on Wednesday came under the scanner, with a Delhi court asking it why the agency has not arrested the officials of the Organising Committee, who allegedly accepted huge bribes for awarding contracts at exorbitant rates."Why are you not arresting the receivers of the bribe amount," Special CBI Judge O P Saini said.

2G case: Court cancels non-bailiable warrant against Kanimozhi after apology

2G case: Court cancels non-bailiable warrant against Kanimozhi after apology

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

A special Central Bureau of Investigation court on Monday issued a non-bailable warrant against Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Kanimozhi, facing trial in the 2G spectrum case, for non-appearance only to cancel it in less than an hour after her counsel appeared before the court and apologised for the same.

CBI keeps notice to Abhishek Banerjee in abeyance

CBI keeps notice to Abhishek Banerjee in abeyance

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

The central probe agency's letter was dispatched a day after it had sent a notice to the TMC MP asking him to appear before its sleuths at its Kolkata office for questioning in connection with the school jobs scam following certain allegations of arrested Trinamool Congress youth leader Kuntal Ghosh.

CBI moves court to interrogate Shah in jail

CBI moves court to interrogate Shah in jail

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

The Central Bureau of Investigation filed an application in an Ahmedabad court to interrogate former Gujarat Minister Amit Shah, accused in the Sohrabuddin fake encounter case, in jail on Monday.

Court grants CBI Raja's custody for 2 more days

Court grants CBI Raja's custody for 2 more days

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation will seek an extension of former telecom minister A Raja's remand, according to a top official of the agency. Raja was arrested in connection with the 2G spectrum scam last week along with his aides R K Chandolia and Siddarth Behura. Raja is scheduled to appear before the CBI court in Patiala house on Tuesday at the end of his five-day custody. The investigating officers said that they have been able to make considerable progress.

Ready for trial in Obulapuram mining case: CBI to court

Ready for trial in Obulapuram mining case: CBI to court

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday informed a local court that it was ready for trial in the Obulapuram Mining Company illegal mining case involving former Karnataka Tourism Minister Gali Janardhana Reddy and others. The central agency which filed a chargesheet in the case against Reddy, who owns Obulapuram Mining Company and four others on December 3, informed the Special Court for CBI cases that it would submit a copy of the chargesheet to the Supreme Court on

British Supreme Court upholds freeze

British Supreme Court upholds freeze

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

The London high court had upheld the decision of the British government to freeze on India's request Quattrocchi two accounts having three million Euros and one million dollars respectively.

Court gives Talwars crime scene pictures, fingerprints

Court gives Talwars crime scene pictures, fingerprints

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Dentist couple Rajesh and Nupur Talwar, facing trial for their alleged roles in the twin murders of their daughter Aarushi and domestic aide Hemraj were on Tuesday ordered by a special court here to be given over 200 photographs of the crime scene, besides the records of the fingerprints lifted from there.

SC seeks details on NEET paper leak

SC seeks details on NEET paper leak

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Observing that a re-test has to be ordered if sanctity of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2024 is 'lost', the Supreme Court on Monday sought information from the National Testing Agency and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) about timing of question paper leak and duration between leak and actual test.

SC refuses to halt ED, CBI probe against Abhishek Banerjee

SC refuses to halt ED, CBI probe against Abhishek Banerjee

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice P S Narasimha allowed Banerjee to avail available remedies under the law but refused to interfere with the May 18 order of the Calcutta high court.

OMC scam: Reddy's PA gets judicial custody till Oct 17

OMC scam: Reddy's PA gets judicial custody till Oct 17

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

A special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Hyderabad on Friday remanded Mehfuz Ali Khan, personal assistant of mining baron and former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhana Reddy, to judicial custody till October 17 in connection with the Obulapuram Mining Company scam.

Illegal mining: Reddys' denied bail, in CBI custody till Sept 19

Illegal mining: Reddys' denied bail, in CBI custody till Sept 19

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

In a setback to mining magnate and former Karnataka minister Janardhana Reddy, the Central Bureau of Investigation court has rejected his bail plea and handed over his custody to the CBI until September 19.

Uphaar case: Court reserves judgment

Uphaar case: Court reserves judgment

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

The CBI held theatre owners criminally liable for the tragedy as the emergency safety measures were not in place.

Judge who gave Babri verdict is appointed Up-lokayukta

Judge who gave Babri verdict is appointed Up-lokayukta

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

As a judge of special Central Bureau of Investigation court, Yadav had on September 30, 2020 acquitted all the 32 accused, including BJP veterans LK Advani, M M Joshi, Uma Bharti and Kalyan Singh, in the case of demolition of Babri mosque in Ayodhya on December 6, 1992.

'Pick your battles', CJI cautions probe agencies

'Pick your battles', CJI cautions probe agencies

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Expressing concern over instances of 'unwarranted' confiscation of personal devices during raids, the CJI said they highlight the pressing need to strike a balance between investigative imperatives and individual privacy rights.

2G scam: CBI gives clean chit to Tata

2G scam: CBI gives clean chit to Tata

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

The anti-corruption branch of the Central Bureau Investigation has given a clean chit to Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata in the 2G spectrum scam.

Two ex-Bihar MLAs jailed for 5 years in fodder scam

Two ex-Bihar MLAs jailed for 5 years in fodder scam

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Two former legislators -- R K Rana and Dhruv Bhagat -- were sentenced to five years imprisonment Monday in a fodder scam case by a special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Ranchi.