News for 'Code of Criminal Procedure'

Omicron: Mumbai police imposes 5 pm to 5 am restrictions

Omicron: Mumbai police imposes 5 pm to 5 am restrictions

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Deputy Commissioner of Police (operations) S Chaitanya issued the order under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), which came into force from 1 pm on Friday and will be effective till January 15, unless withdrawn earlier.

KCR's daughter gets CBI notice in Delhi liquor policy case

KCR's daughter gets CBI notice in Delhi liquor policy case

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Responding to the notice, Kavitha said that she has informed the authorities that they can meet her at her Hyderabad residence.

HC denies 'urgent relief' to Raj Kundra till prosecution is heard

HC denies 'urgent relief' to Raj Kundra till prosecution is heard

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Justice A S Gadkari directed the police to file its affidavit by July 29 in response to a petition submitted by Kundra, 45, challenging his arrest in the case.

Mumbai on alert after intel inputs of possible terror attack

Mumbai on alert after intel inputs of possible terror attack

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

"Police had received an input that Khalistani elements may carry out a terror attack in Mumbai on the eve of New Year," a police official said.

24 policemen, 60 protestors hurt in clashes as farmers march to Delhi

24 policemen, 60 protestors hurt in clashes as farmers march to Delhi

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Farmers from Punjab clashed with Haryana police at two border points between the states on Tuesday, facing tear gas and water cannons as they tried to break past barricades blocking their protest march to the national capital. The police lobbed tear gas shells -- some of them dropped from a drone -- and tried to disperse groups of stone-pelting protesters in the face-off that last several hours at Shambhu border near Ambala in Haryana.

Aaftab's 'confessions' have no legal validity: Experts

Aaftab's 'confessions' have no legal validity: Experts

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

The reported 'confessions', including those allegedly made before a magistrate, by Mehrauli killing accused Aaftab Amin Poonawala do not have conclusive legal validity, experts said, doubting that several key conditions were not fulfilled.

Virus scare: Cops asked to shut pubs, bars in Mumbai

Virus scare: Cops asked to shut pubs, bars in Mumbai

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

At least 41 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Maharashtra, seven of them in Mumbai. A Mumbai resident died on Tuesday, becoming the first coronavirus-linked casualty in the state.

Assault case: Warrant against Kanchi seer

Assault case: Warrant against Kanchi seer

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

The warrant would be executed on April five, the judge said.

Mallya to be declared 'proclaimed offender' if he doesn't turn up by July 27

Mallya to be declared 'proclaimed offender' if he doesn't turn up by July 27

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

The proclamation was issued by a special anti-money laundering court on June 14 under Section 82 of the Criminal Procedure Code

Probe needed to see if Sheezan Khan deceived more girls: Court

Probe needed to see if Sheezan Khan deceived more girls: Court

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Actor Sheezan Khan, who is in jail for allegedly abetting the suicide of co-actor Tunisha Sharma, had not cooperated during custodial interrogation, had deleted some WhatsApp chats and was also in a position to threaten material witnesses if released on bail, a court in Maharashtra's Palghar has said.

JMM digs up dirt on Jharkhand CM

JMM digs up dirt on Jharkhand CM

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

Phoolan accused declared proclaimed offender

Phoolan accused declared proclaimed offender

Rediff.com2 Jun 2004

A Delhi court had on March 5 given police the go-ahead to initiate proceedings to declare Sher Singh Rana a proclaimed offender after cops failed to trace him.

Cabinet clears bills on cow slaughter, CrPC

Cabinet clears bills on cow slaughter, CrPC

Rediff.com11 Aug 2003

The bill on Prevention of Cruelty to Cow is likely to be introduced in the current session of Parliament.

Govt mulling over amending CPC: Patil

Govt mulling over amending CPC: Patil

Rediff.com23 Mar 2005

The amendment being proposed was that if an accused had served more than half his prison term for which he had been charged, some amnesty could be given to the person, Home Minister Shivraj Pati said.

Sisodia aide Arora will turn approver in excise case: CBI to court

Sisodia aide Arora will turn approver in excise case: CBI to court

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Special judge MK Nagpal will also hear arguments on Arora's plea to grant him pardon in the matter and allow him to become a witness in the matter.

CBI expresses reservations over Lokpal, writes to law ministry

CBI expresses reservations over Lokpal, writes to law ministry

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Central Bureau of Investigation has written to the law minister expressing reservations over the new provisions introduced through Lokpal where the agency will have to take the nod of Central Vigilance Commission before filing charge sheets in cases referred by the anti-corruption watchdog.

Evidence can be recorded via video conference: SC

Evidence can be recorded via video conference: SC

Rediff.com2 Apr 2003

This will be specially helpful when people involved in the case live abroad.

SC to examine if its 2022 PMLA verdict needs revision

SC to examine if its 2022 PMLA verdict needs revision

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The Supreme Court said on Wednesday it will examine whether its 2022 verdict upholding the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) powers to arrest and attach property involved in money laundering under PMLA required any reconsideration.

Sanjay can't appear as a court witness

Sanjay can't appear as a court witness

Rediff.com27 Jan 2003

A Mumbai special court held the actor could be examined as a prosecution witness, where the right to cross-examine him would lie only with the defence.

Communal violence in MP town

Communal violence in MP town

Rediff.com14 Jan 2003

The Indo-Asian News Services reported that around 25 people, including 10 policemen, were injured.

First bail granted in Antilia bomb scare case

First bail granted in Antilia bomb scare case

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Mumbai on Saturday granted bail to Naresh Gaur, a cricket bookie, arrested for his alleged role in the Antilia bomb scare and businessman Mansukh Hiran murder case but stayed the order after the prosecution prayed that they wanted to challenge it before a higher court.

Elgar case: SC notices to NIA, Maha on Navlakha's plea for house arrest

Elgar case: SC notices to NIA, Maha on Navlakha's plea for house arrest

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The petition came up for hearing before a bench of Justices K M Joseph and Hrishikesh Roy which issued notices to the NIA and the state seeking their responses.

NHRC team visits Sandeshkhali amid fresh protests

NHRC team visits Sandeshkhali amid fresh protests

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

A team of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday held on-spot inquiries in Sandeshkhali to ascertain facts about alleged sexual abuse by some Trinamool Congress leaders even as fresh agitation rocked the trouble-torn village, where locals torched the property of accused Trinamool leaders and held demonstrations against the delay in arresting the main accused, Shahjahan Sheikh.

Cheating case against Rani Mukherji's brother

Cheating case against Rani Mukherji's brother

Rediff.com11 Dec 2003

A Mumbai-based finance company accuses Raja Mukherji of cheating it of Rs 35 lakh.

UCC Can Wait, Personal Law Reforms Can't

UCC Can Wait, Personal Law Reforms Can't

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Crucial reforms in Muslim personal law, especially laws related to inheritance and adoption, need to be initiated forthwith; historically speaking, without the State's backing, hardly has any reform taken place or allowed to prevail, asserts Mohammad Sajjad.

Poonch ambush: Row over civilian deaths as search ops on

Poonch ambush: Row over civilian deaths as search ops on

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday announced compensation and jobs to the kin of the three civilians who were found dead in Poonch district as a massive search operation was underway to track down terrorists behind the recent ambush on two Army vehicles that left five soldiers dead.

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 seeks ED's reply to Nawab Malik's plea against arrest in PMLA case

HC seeks ED's reply to Nawab Malik's plea against arrest in PMLA case

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Additional Solicitor General Anil Singh, appearing for the ED, sought time to file his affidavit.

12 urgent ways to decriminalise business offences

12 urgent ways to decriminalise business offences

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Covering 37 different legislations such as the Partnership Act of 1932, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, and laws on environmental protection, consumer protection and labour interests, the recommendations have been shared with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Covid: Section 144 imposed in Mumbai, New Year parties banned

Covid: Section 144 imposed in Mumbai, New Year parties banned

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

As per the new COVID-19 restrictions, prohibition has been placed on New Year's celebrations, parties in any closed or open space including restaurants, hotels, bars, pubs, resorts and clubs from December 30 to January 7.

HC upholds extradition of German national facing child abuse charges at home

HC upholds extradition of German national facing child abuse charges at home

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The high court said there was no infirmity in the order passed by a trial court recommending the extradition of accused Bernd Alexander Bruno Wehnelt to face trial for the offences under the German Criminal Code.

Death for crimes against women, kids in proposed Maha law

Death for crimes against women, kids in proposed Maha law

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The bills -- the Maharashtra Shakti Criminal Law (Maharashtra Amendment) Act, 2020 and the Special Court and Machinery for Implementation of Maharashtra Shakti Criminal Law, 2020 -- will be introduced in both houses during the winter session of Maharashtra legislative assembly and council.

Kanwariyas clash with Muslims in Rajasthan's Sikar

Kanwariyas clash with Muslims in Rajasthan's Sikar

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

The conflict began when a kanwar yatris' procession was passing by a mosque on Sunday evening. A group of Muslim youths demanded that the music be minimised, an official said.

Police book Indiabulls promoters, directors

Police book Indiabulls promoters, directors

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

The Maharashtra police has booked Indiabulls group companies, including its flagship Indiabulls Housing Finance (IBHL), for allegedly siphoning off funds and for accounting irregularities committed by the promoters and directors of the company between 2014 and 2020. A first information report was registered by the Palghar police on April 13 under various sections of Indian Penal Code dealing with cheating, fraud and criminal conspiracy. The move comes after Palghar's judicial magistrate passed an order under Section 156 (3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (power to direct police/agency to investigate the matter), following a complaint filed by Ashutosh Kamble, a shareholder of IBHL.

'These murders look very suspicious'

'These murders look very suspicious'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'Was the entire place properly sanitised by the police before he was brought out of the prison for this medical check-up?' 'Once he filed a plea in the Supreme Court stating there was a threat to his life, the UP police should have maintained stricter vigilance.'

Omicron: Section 144 clamped in Mumbai till Dec 31

Omicron: Section 144 clamped in Mumbai till Dec 31

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

The Mumbai police said prohibitory orders under Criminal Procedure Code Section 144 will be imposed in the city from December 16 to December 31, a period covering Christmas and New Year eve, banning large gatherings as part of measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Anti-doping bill introduced in Lok Sabha

Anti-doping bill introduced in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Many federations and former athletes alike have been calling for an anti-doping legislation to implement the existing rules.