News for 'Federal Office of Justice'

Srinivas Kuchibhotla's killer sentenced to life imprisonment

Srinivas Kuchibhotla's killer sentenced to life imprisonment

Rediff.com5 May 2018

In March this year, Adam Purinton, 52, had pleaded guilty to the charges of murdering Kuchibhotla.

US cop indicted for assault on Indian that left him partially paralysed

US cop indicted for assault on Indian that left him partially paralysed

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

A United States police officer, accused of using excessive force against a 57-year-old Indian leaving him partially paralysed, has been indicted on federal civil rights violation charges that carries imprisonment up to 10 years.

Year after JNU attack, students, teachers await arrest of masked goons

Year after JNU attack, students, teachers await arrest of masked goons

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

On January 5 last year, a mob of masked men stormed the campus and targeted students in three hostels, unleashing mayhem with sticks, stones and iron rods, hitting inmates and breaking windows, furniture and personal belongings.

Indian archery suspension to be lifted conditionally

Indian archery suspension to be lifted conditionally

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Terming the election a start of a new era in Indian archery, Dielen said: 'We are pleased to see this progress and hope that this is really the start of a new era for Indian Archery.'

'Virtual hearing of cases is an excellent development'

'Virtual hearing of cases is an excellent development'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

'Coupled with e-filing procedures it would really enhance the ability of the judiciary to provide speedier justice.'

Pakistan releases Indian prisoner Hamid Nihal Ansari after 6 years

Pakistan releases Indian prisoner Hamid Nihal Ansari after 6 years

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Ansari, a 33-year-old Mumbai resident, was lodged in the Peshawar Central Jail after being sentenced by the military court on December 15, 2015.

IL&FS to file bankruptcy for its offshore firms in UAE

IL&FS to file bankruptcy for its offshore firms in UAE

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

A tribunal consented with the decision of the newly constituted board of the IL&FS and observed that the initiation of bankruptcy proceedings was the best option for the two firms.

Ratan Tata honoured for 'epitomising unity, peace'

Ratan Tata honoured for 'epitomising unity, peace'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Veteran industrialist Ratan Tata was conferred the title of "Global Visionary of Sustainable Business and Peace" by the Federation of Indo-Israel Chambers of Commerce (FIICC) for epitomising "unity, peace and sustainability". "Ratan Tata's support toward Israel has been unstinted. His commitment to put India on the global map with dignity and respect has been noted by each and everyone. "A man respected by the business communities of all the three countries - India, Israel and UAE - he epitomises unity, peace and sustainability," the president of the bilateral chamber, Gul Kripalani, said.

Pak approach in Kulbhushan Jadhav case farcical: India

Pak approach in Kulbhushan Jadhav case farcical: India

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'Pakistan has completely failed to provide the remedy as directed by the ICJ and India reserves its position in the matter, including its rights to avail of further remedies'

Pakistan's role in 26/11: Explosive revelations by Pak officer who headed probe

Pakistan's role in 26/11: Explosive revelations by Pak officer who headed probe

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Almost every claim made by India about Pakistan's role in the 2008 Mumbai attacks has been backed by investigator, who probed the case in Islamabad.

UP cop says no rape in Hathras case; experts junk claim

UP cop says no rape in Hathras case; experts junk claim

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

"Even the woman in her statement to police did not mention about rape but talked about 'marpeet' (beating) only," the ADG said.

Why can't NBSA guidelines be given more teeth? HC to Centre

Why can't NBSA guidelines be given more teeth? HC to Centre

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

A bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice G S Kulkarni said since the NBSA had detailed code of ethics and guidelines that all member channels are expected to adhere to, the same could be given some teeth and made enforceable by the government.

Mallya applies for funds held by UK court

Mallya applies for funds held by UK court

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya on Friday made an urgent application before the UK High Court seeking access to millions of pounds to cover his living expenses and legal fees from funds held with the Court Funds Office as part of bankruptcy proceedings, initiated by a consortium of Indian banks led by the State Bank of India. Deputy Insolvency and Companies Court Judge Robert Schaffer declined to allow a draw down from the court-held funds of an estimated amount of around 1.5 million pounds, accrued from the sale of Mallya's French luxury property Le Grand Jardin earlier this year, until further arguments in the case. However, he did allow the release of 240,000 pounds plus VAT to cover the legal costs of a substantive hearing in the bankruptcy proceedings scheduled for next Friday.

'Modi wants to hide the truth about caste census data'

'Modi wants to hide the truth about caste census data'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

'As soon as the BJP feels they are going to lose power, they will publish the caste census data of 2011 and conduct the caste census of 2021.'

SC to hear Deshmukh's plea against CBI probe on Thursday

SC to hear Deshmukh's plea against CBI probe on Thursday

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

After the high court order on April 5, Deshmukh, a veteran politician from Vidarbha, had resigned from the state government.

US hotelier Chatwal avoids jail in illegal donations case

US hotelier Chatwal avoids jail in illegal donations case

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Indian-American hotelier Sant Singh Chatwal avoided jail time and was sentenced to three years probation and a $500,000 fine on charges of illegally donating thousands of dollars to political campaigns.

1 suspect arrested in connection with US serial bomb packages

1 suspect arrested in connection with US serial bomb packages

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

The suspect is said to have a criminal history and ties to New York.

Pak court orders filing of murder case against Sharifs

Pak court orders filing of murder case against Sharifs

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

A Pakistani court has ordered the registration of a murder case against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his brother and Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and 19 others for their alleged role in the killing of 14 supporters of fiery anti-government cleric Tahirul Qadri in Lahore.

No defence against the false patriot who peddles slogans

No defence against the false patriot who peddles slogans

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'The facts have become unimportant and useless.' 'What is important is the constantly shouting of patriotism even as one undermines the interests of the people.' 'And the abusing of rivals as being traitors,' says Aakar Patel.

Speed Up Peace Process In Nagaland

Speed Up Peace Process In Nagaland

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Exploiting the killings to ratchet up the tension in the region and harden negotiating positions with the central government serves nobody, least of all the people of Nagaland. The peace process must not be stalled because of this incident or distracted by calls to repeal the AFSPA, argues Vivek Gumaste.

Costa Rica opens probes into arrested FIFA official Eduardo Li

Costa Rica opens probes into arrested FIFA official Eduardo Li

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Costa Rica has opened investigations into the president of the country's soccer federation who was among seven FIFA executives arrested in Switzerland on Wednesday on corruption charges brought by prosecutors in the United States.

Farmers stir: SC indicates panel to resolve deadlock

Farmers stir: SC indicates panel to resolve deadlock

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Multiple pleas have been filed in the top court seeking a direction to authorities to immediately remove the farmers, saying commuters are facing hardships due to the road blockades and the gatherings might lead to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases.

Computer Associates ex-CEO charged with massive fr

Computer Associates ex-CEO charged with massive fr

Rediff.com23 Sep 2004

The former chief executive officer of American firm Computer Associates, Sanjay Kumar, has been charged with accounting fraud and obstruction of justice, the federal government has announced.

Soldiers' rights more important than those of terrorists: MoS

Soldiers' rights more important than those of terrorists: MoS

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Singh said the nation and the society as a whole are gradually getting conditioned to look at things in the eye instead of getting confused by duplicities.

Mueller concludes Russia probe, recommends no further indictments

Mueller concludes Russia probe, recommends no further indictments

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

US Attorney General William Barr, to whom the report was delivered on Friday, told Congressional leaders that he may submit to them its summary 'as soon as this weekend'.

Trump unequivocally condemns Capitol Hill violence

Trump unequivocally condemns Capitol Hill violence

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

No true supporter of mine could ever endorse political violence. No true supporter of mine could ever disrespect law enforcement or our great American flag. No supporter of mine could ever threaten or harass their fellow Americans, he said.

Desi 'Bombshell Bandit' pleads guilty to bank robberies

Desi 'Bombshell Bandit' pleads guilty to bank robberies

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Sandeep Kaur could face up to 20 years for each robbery.

Bomb blast outside Hafiz Saeed's house kills 3 in Lahore

Bomb blast outside Hafiz Saeed's house kills 3 in Lahore

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Three people were killed and over 20 others injured in a bomb blast outside the house of the Mumbai terror attack mastermind and JuD chief Hafiz Saeed in Lahore on Wednesday, the police said.

Indian-American attorney Preet Bharara asked to quit by Trump admin

Indian-American attorney Preet Bharara asked to quit by Trump admin

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Bharara, 48, has made a national and international mark for himself with many high-profile cases and investigations including foreign countries, insider trading and those involving US politicians.

Can Stalin keep BJP out of Tamil Nadu?

Can Stalin keep BJP out of Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

With the Tamil Nadu electorate having given him an unprecedented mandate that had eluded his father the late M Karunanidhi, Stalin has to prove his worth, ensuring at the same time that the Dravidian drag on the AIADMK's side does not open up space for the BJP to make inroads in the state, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Sorry state of affairs bringing kabaddi down

Sorry state of affairs bringing kabaddi down

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

Indian team doesn't turn up, confusions galore at federation's trials

PM accepts Facebook invite, Sikh rights group doesn't 'like' it

PM accepts Facebook invite, Sikh rights group doesn't 'like' it

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Sikhs For Justice plans to picket Facebook's Menlo Park headquarters during Narendra Modi's September 27 visit.

Indian-American Neomi Rao to replace Kavanaugh on DC Circuit

Indian-American Neomi Rao to replace Kavanaugh on DC Circuit

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Born to Zerin Rao anchooling fd Jehangir Narioshang Rao, both Parsi physicians from India, Rao grew up in Michigan and did her srom Detroit High School. She is married to Alan Lefkowitz and the couple has two children.

Preet Bharara wants legal immunity for Modi in US

Preet Bharara wants legal immunity for Modi in US

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

The office of the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara on Sunday, October 19, in papers filed with the US District Court in Manhattan strongly argued in favour of immunity for Prime Mimister Narendra Modi in a pending lawsuit against Modi that has been brought by an organisation based in the United States.

COVID-19 Effect: Modi is unlikely to give up new powers

COVID-19 Effect: Modi is unlikely to give up new powers

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Four decades of federal evolution made India more secure, but coronavirus is reversing that. Modi's central government has tasted power again and is unlikely to give it up, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Is India really a democracy?

Is India really a democracy?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Indians supposedly have the right to freedom, and the right to equality, which cuts across gender, religion, sexual orientation, etc, observes Devangshu Datta.

Sikh shooting: FBI, DOJ open civil rights probe

Sikh shooting: FBI, DOJ open civil rights probe

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

The Federal Bureau of Investigation along with the US Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the shooting of Deep Rai by a partially-masked gunman, who shouted "go back to your own country".

Trump sacks FBI director Comey

Trump sacks FBI director Comey

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The shock move comes days after Comey testified on Capitol Hill about the FBI's investigation into Russia's election meddling and a possible collusion between the country and Trump's campaign.

Indian grandfather was improperly taken down, US court told

Indian grandfather was improperly taken down, US court told

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

An American police officer, accused of assaulting an Indian grandfather and leaving him partially paralysed, employed an "improper" technique which is not even taught to new officers, a United States court was told.

Trump is setting the stage to grab power

Trump is setting the stage to grab power

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

If push comes to shove, Trump is probably planning to order the US army to clear his path for a second term. What if the armed forces refuse to obey their commander-in-chief?, asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.