News for 'Courtroom'

Thackeray review: Fanboys will love it

Thackeray review: Fanboys will love it

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Bal Thackeray became a cult in his lifetime. Does Thackeray show this picture of him? Yes, it does, feels Utkarsh Mishra.

Victim of ex-USA gymnastics doctor says abuse led to dad's suicide

Victim of ex-USA gymnastics doctor says abuse led to dad's suicide

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Kyle Stephens, pausing to compose herself during Nassar's sentencing hearing in a courtroom in Lansing, Michigan, on Tuesday, said the doctor, a family friend, began molesting her when she was 6 years old and her parents did not believe her when she told them.

Congress, JD-S protest outside K'taka assembly against BSY's swearing-in

Congress, JD-S protest outside K'taka assembly against BSY's swearing-in

Rediff.com17 May 2018

The newly elected Congress legislators, who are staying at a resort on the city outskirts, also joined the protest.

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani didn't want Rahul around

Sheena Bora Trial: Indrani didn't want Rahul around

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

The night before Sheena was allegedly killed, 'Indrani Madam instructed me to not send anyone up to her flat.' 'She told me to especially not allow Rahul Mukerjea.'

How Samsung is trying to trample Apple's supply

How Samsung is trying to trample Apple's supply

Rediff.com17 May 2013

Samsung can make life difficult for Apple if it tramples the latter's supply.

Boston 'bomber' Tsarnaev pleads not guilty to all charges

Boston 'bomber' Tsarnaev pleads not guilty to all charges

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Boston marathon bomb suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has pleaded not guilty to all charges in his first appearance in a federal courtroom on Wednesday.

'Babur could be really brutal'

'Babur could be really brutal'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

'Physically, he was a strong man, but given to moments of emotional weakness.' 'He had to be put back on the right track by the women in his life.'

Bollywood's ten most memorable lawyers

Bollywood's ten most memorable lawyers

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Arshad Warsi plays a lawyer in his new comedy caper Jolly LLB.

Jaitley CDR case: Constable claims false implication

Jaitley CDR case: Constable claims false implication

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Delhi Police constable Arvind Dabas, arrested along with three others in the Arun Jaitley phone tapping case, told a local court that he has been being falsely implicated and there is no direct evidence against him.

Phalke Award for Rajini is votes for Kamal?

Phalke Award for Rajini is votes for Kamal?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

The very timing of the Phalke Award on Rajini now, days ahead of Tamil Nadu voting in the assembly election, may have taken away the seriousness and credibility attaching to the Centre's decision, making it sound every bit political, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Sheena Bora Trial: A Tale of Two Witnesses

Sheena Bora Trial: A Tale of Two Witnesses

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Shyamvar Pinturam Rai and Pradeep Waghmare. Both erstwhile employees of Peter and Indrani Mukerjea. In the witness stand on Monday, Waghmare came across as a cheerful, straightforward man who is attempting to clamber his way towards prosperity. In the witness stand on Friday, Rai shed his customary jauntiness and broke down weeping, begging forgiveness from CBI Special Judge Jayendra Chandrasen Jagdale.

MASSIVE breach of trust: SC on CBI's coal report sharing

MASSIVE breach of trust: SC on CBI's coal report sharing

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

The Supreme Court, which is hearing Central Burea of Investigation director's affidavit in the coal scam on Tuesday, observed that a massive breach of trust has taken place in sharing of information with the executive, which has shaken the entire process.

Switch off your cell please, court's in session

Switch off your cell please, court's in session

Rediff.com6 Sep 2003

The Patna high court has sentenced Madhu Kumar, an education department official, to three days' simple imprisonment for failing to switch his mobile phone off in the courtroom.

From the next CJI: The Vision of Justice

From the next CJI: The Vision of Justice

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

'The Vision of Justice was indeed attained in the courtroom.' 'Not once, but multiple times.' 'But has it translated into reality?' 'Has the success of these sterling verdicts reached the ground?' asks Justice Ranjan Gogoi, the next Chief Justice of India.

Sheena Bora Trial: Peter wants to access his bank locker

Sheena Bora Trial: Peter wants to access his bank locker

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Peter told Judge Jagdale that there was only jewellery in the locker -- some of it that he had "gifted to my wife" and some that "she had received" at the time of their marriage, that the CBI had already inspected the locker in his presence and were aware of what was there.

Savita's husband too stressed to attend inquest

Savita's husband too stressed to attend inquest

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

As the inquest into Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar's death entered its fifth day in an Irish courtroom on Friday, her stressed husband excused himself from attending the hearing.

Review: Manithan is a poor imitation of Jolly LLB

Review: Manithan is a poor imitation of Jolly LLB

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The Tamil version does not boast of strong characters, feels S Saraswathi.

'Ranbir is more talented than Raj Kapoor'

'Ranbir is more talented than Raj Kapoor'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Hansal Mehta on the challenges he faced while making Shahid, and more.

Sheena Bora Trial: What the top cop revealed

Sheena Bora Trial: What the top cop revealed

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Indrani exclaimed excitedly, her face lighting up like a little girl's: "I know him soo0o well." Sanjeev Khanna, Accused No 2, jokingly suggested to Badami: "Influencing the witness!" Badami retorted good humouredly: "She can't influence witnesses. She can only influence you and Peter."

Young fan asks Sreesanth: Yaar, spot fixing kyu kiya?

Young fan asks Sreesanth: Yaar, spot fixing kyu kiya?

Rediff.com26 May 2013

Tushar, an 8th grader of Air Force Bal Bharti School, questioned his cricketing idol about his actions.

Court seeks Tihar report on Ram Singh's 'suicide'

Court seeks Tihar report on Ram Singh's 'suicide'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

A fast track court on Monday sought an inquiry report by Tuesday from the Tihar jail officials on the alleged suicide by one of the accused in the Delhi gang rape-cum-murder case in the national capital.

Sheena Bora Trial: Was Sheena strangled or not?

Sheena Bora Trial: Was Sheena strangled or not?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Pasbola had a number of queries about the nails of the corpse found at Gagode Khurd. Did it have nails? Nails, in a case of strangulation, are key because they often have particles and skin beneath them to show the victim had been grasping something as s/he was strangled.

Has Amazon actually broken India's e-commerce laws?

Has Amazon actually broken India's e-commerce laws?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Last November, a lawyer for Future Retail Limited (FRL) told Delhi high court that Amazon is interfering with its lawful business and thousands may lose their jobs and FRL may go bankrupt. Senior advocate Harish Salve, who appeared for FRL, likened Amazon to East India Company. Senior advocate Gopal Subramanium, who represented Amazon, told the Future counsel to keep the "East India Company" rhetoric aside, as Amazon has invested $6.5 billion all over India and created 900,000 jobs. This drama played out in the case in which Amazon has challenged Future's $3.4-billion deal with Reliance, alleging the retailer's deal breached an agreement with the American e-commerce firm.

Review: Kaashi is bland and boring

Review: Kaashi is bland and boring

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Kaashi In Search Of Ganga is a treat for insomniacs, declares S Ramesh.

Delhi court frames molestation charges against R K Pachauri

Delhi court frames molestation charges against R K Pachauri

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

The charges were framed after Pachauri, who was present in the courtroom, pleaded not guilty and claimed trial.

Chelsea owner Abramovich wins legal battle

Chelsea owner Abramovich wins legal battle

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich emerged victorious on Friday from a long and hugely expensive legal battle with his former friend Boris Berezovsky.

Fish and a philosophy

Fish and a philosophy

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

A cooperative in Kolkata shows the way for urban sewage management.

Sheena Bora Murder Case: Game of Cat & Mouse

Sheena Bora Murder Case: Game of Cat & Mouse

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Will there be answers? Will we ever know the truth about who murdered Sheena Bora?

Delhi gang rape: Court to hear arguments 'in-camera'

Delhi gang rape: Court to hear arguments 'in-camera'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

Trial proceedings in the December 16 Delhi gang-rape case will be held in-camera before a fast track court, which on Monday decided to hear arguments on framing of charges against five accused on January 24.

Sheena Bora Trial: Why does Indrani now want a lie detector test?

Sheena Bora Trial: Why does Indrani now want a lie detector test?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Happy with her latest move, Indrani departed from Courtroom 51 with a spring in her step. The woman who hopped up into the jail truck was a cheerful one.

Felt insulted, humiliated standing before judge: Musharraf

Felt insulted, humiliated standing before judge: Musharraf

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has said he felt a little "insulted and humiliated" standing before a judge in a Karachi court, where he appeared to seek extension of his pre-arrest bail in a series of cases.

Colleagues heap scorn on lawyer of Delhi gang-rape accused

Colleagues heap scorn on lawyer of Delhi gang-rape accused

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

A Delhi court hearing the December 16 gang-rape-cum-murder case on Monday witnessed heated arguments between a lawyer, who sought to defend the accused, and other advocates, who vehemently objected to it even as the accused could not be produced in the overcrowded courtroom.

Osama's son-in-law held, pleads not guilty in US court

Osama's son-in-law held, pleads not guilty in US court

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Sulaiman Abu Ghaith, the son-in-law of Osama bin Laden who once served as a spokesman for the Al Qaeda, has been captured and brought to the United States, where he pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in a court on Friday after being charged with conspiracy to kill Americans.

Justice Muralidhar reveals sequence of his transfer

Justice Muralidhar reveals sequence of his transfer

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Justice S Muralidhar on Thursday apprised judges and lawyers of the Delhi high court about the sequence of communication on his transfer to Punjab and Haryana high court, saying that he was informed about it on February 17 and had no problem with it.

Pilot gets 4-day breather, no action till next week on disqualification move

Pilot gets 4-day breather, no action till next week on disqualification move

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

The division bench of the court, hearing the dissident MLAs petition against the Speaker's notices, adjourned Friday evening. It fixed the next hearing for 10 am on Monday. The counsel for the Speaker assured the court that no order shall be passed on the notice till 5.30 pm on Tuesday.

PIX: Kriti, Richa, Preity watch PINK

PIX: Kriti, Richa, Preity watch PINK

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

A look at the star arrivals.

SC to hear review of quashing of Mayawati's assets case

SC to hear review of quashing of Mayawati's assets case

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear in open court a plea for review of its judgment, which had quashed the disproportionate assets case against former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati.

Sheena Bora case: Indrani spends her birthday in court

Sheena Bora case: Indrani spends her birthday in court

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Indrani is easily the most striking woman arriving in the court complex from jail on trial days. For those who don't know who she is, there is absurd puzzlement written large on faces when they bump into her. When she reaches or leaves the premises, one notices heads swivelling in jaw-dropping curiosity, as did a pair of transsexual undertrials who crossed her path at the last hearing of 2018, who were, not surprisingly, a less unusual sight than Indrani.

Why was Indrani fasting?

Why was Indrani fasting?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

It turned out that Indrani, who was wearing the Navratri Day 2 green, was fasting for the festival. That caused the impish CBI prosecutor Badami to ask her police detail, "looking for salvation?".