News for 'Judicial Magistrate'

HC rejects Sisodia's plea to quash defamation case filed by Assam CM

HC rejects Sisodia's plea to quash defamation case filed by Assam CM

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Sisodia is scheduled to appear before the chief judicial magistrate's court in Guwahati on November 19 in connection with the original case filed by Sarma in June.

Rahul Gandhi to visit violence-hit Parbhani on Monday

Rahul Gandhi to visit violence-hit Parbhani on Monday

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will visit Maharashtra's Parbhani city on Monday to meet the families of two persons who died following violence there earlier this month.

Bihar man held in Tamil Nadu for spreading false info about migrants

Bihar man held in Tamil Nadu for spreading false info about migrants

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

A special team from Tirupur Cyber Crime continued their surveillance and traced the accused Prashantkumar a native of Bihar, settled at Henegare village of Latehar district in Jharkhand, for posting the videos as if North Indian migrant workers were attacked.

Tehelka case: Tejpal's judicial custody extended by 12 days

Tehelka case: Tejpal's judicial custody extended by 12 days

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

A local court in Panaji on Monday extended the judicial custody of Tehelka founder editor Tarun Tejpal for 12 days even as his lawyer moved a bail petition.

Judicial process shouldn't be means ..., says HC; frees Salman in 2019 case

Judicial process shouldn't be means ..., says HC; frees Salman in 2019 case

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Justice Bharati Dangre on March 30 allowed applications filed by Salman Khan and his bodyguard Nawaz Shaikh and quashed the proceedings and process (summons) issued to them by a lower court.

SC raps judge, cop for ignoring bail order

SC raps judge, cop for ignoring bail order

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

In an unprecedented verdict, the top court said the criminal jurisprudence required courts to apply judicial mind to the facts of a case before granting police custody if it was "genuinely required".

Morbi bridge collapse: Oreva Group MD surrenders, sent to jail

Morbi bridge collapse: Oreva Group MD surrenders, sent to jail

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Ajanta Manufacturing Limited (Oreva Group) was responsible for the operation and maintenance of the British-era suspension bridge on the Machchhu river in Morbi that collapsed on October 30 last year, days after its repairs.

Internet suspended, 34 held after communal clashes in Bengal's Mothabari

Internet suspended, 34 held after communal clashes in Bengal's Mothabari

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

The situation remained tense but peaceful during the day, amid heavy police deployment in the area.

Sanatan row: Plea in Bihar court against Udhayanidhi, TN CM

Sanatan row: Plea in Bihar court against Udhayanidhi, TN CM

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

A petition was filed before a court in Bihar on Monday against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin and his son Udayanidhi Stalin over the latter's controversial remarks against Sanatan Dharma.

Morbi bridge collapse: Arrest warrant against Oreva MD

Morbi bridge collapse: Arrest warrant against Oreva MD

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Ajanta Manufacturing Limited (Oreva Group) was responsible for the operation and maintenance of the British-era suspension bridge on the Machchu river that collapsed, with a special investigation team formed by the state government citing several lapses on the part of the firm.

Touching minor's lips without sexual intent not POCSO offence: HC

Touching minor's lips without sexual intent not POCSO offence: HC

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

The judge, however, ruled that there was a clear prima facie case under Section 354 of IPC for 'assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty".

Nuh Clashes: Cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi gets bail

Nuh Clashes: Cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi gets bail

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Bajrangi alias Raj Kumar was arrested from Faridabad on August 15 after a fresh FIR was registered against him at Nuh's Sadar Police Sation on a complaint of Assistant Superintendent of Police Usha Kundu.

An accused in Salman home firing dies by suicide, magisterial probe launched

An accused in Salman home firing dies by suicide, magisterial probe launched

Rediff.com3 May 2024

The probe initiated by the judicial magistrate is being carried out under section 176 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, and all related documents have been submitted, a police official said.

Delhi cop admits he informed media incorrectly on Zubair's bail plea

Delhi cop admits he informed media incorrectly on Zubair's bail plea

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

However, Zubair's lawyer Soutik Banerjee said the court was yet to pronounce its order.

Why is Modi nervous even in BJP bastions: Cong

Why is Modi nervous even in BJP bastions: Cong

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

The Congress on Tuesday alleged that its candidates in both Surat and Indore were threatened, intimidated and bulldozed into withdrawing their nominations, and asked why is Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'so nervous' and 'afraid' even in traditional Bharatiya Janata Party bastions.

Mumbai Islamic preacher gets bail in hate speech case

Mumbai Islamic preacher gets bail in hate speech case

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

A court in Gujarat's Junagadh district on Wednesday granted bail to Islamic preacher Mufti Salman Azhari and two others in connection with a 'hate speech' case registered against them.

Govt seeks details about marital status of Khedkar's parents

Govt seeks details about marital status of Khedkar's parents

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The Centre has directed the Pune police to apprise it of the marital status of the parents of controversial IAS probationer Puja Khedkar amid allegations that she fraudulently availed of the OBC non-creamy layer benefit in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam by claiming that they were separated, an official said.

Lakhimpur: SC directs UP govt to protect witnesses

Lakhimpur: SC directs UP govt to protect witnesses

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

A bench headed by Chief justice N V Ramana asked the Uttar Pradesh government, represented by senior advocates Harish Salve and Garima Prasad, to record the statements of other relevant witnesses before judicial magistrates under section 164 of the CrPC.

Mumbai cops fumble as court questions BNS provision in BMW case

Mumbai cops fumble as court questions BNS provision in BMW case

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

When the IO and other police personnel started fumbling with answers, the magistrate passed a copy of the BNS and asked them to go through the section in question.

Anmol Bishnoi named main conspirator in Baba Siddique murder

Anmol Bishnoi named main conspirator in Baba Siddique murder

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

The Mumbai police have named Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, as the main conspirator in the killing of NCP leader Baba Siddique. Eight accused in the case, including the alleged main shooter Shivkumar Gautam, have been remanded in police custody till December 7. The police invoked provisions of the stringent MCOCA against all 26 accused in the case. Anmol Bishnoi, who was recently detained in the US and lodged in a prison there, has been shown as a wanted accused in the case. He was providing financial support to other accused, and a probe is underway to ascertain the source and utilization of funds. The crime branch has so far arrested 26 persons in connection with the case.

Coaching centre deaths: HC raps Delhi police for arresting SUV driver

Coaching centre deaths: HC raps Delhi police for arresting SUV driver

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

"What is Delhi Police doing? Have they lost it?" wondered the Delhi high court on Wednesday, while castigating the police for a 'strange' probe by arresting an SUV driver for his alleged role in drowning of three civil services aspirants at a coaching centre.

Mid-day meal: 14-day judicial custody for principal's husband

Mid-day meal: 14-day judicial custody for principal's husband

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

A court in Bihar's Saran district on Monday sent Arjun Rai, husband of the principal of a school where 23 children died after eating contaminated food in July, to 14 days judicial custody after he surrendered.

Gaya road rage: JD-U MLC's spouse, bodyguard sent to judicial custody

Gaya road rage: JD-U MLC's spouse, bodyguard sent to judicial custody

Rediff.com9 May 2016

The two were being taken to Gaya central jail for interrogation, Magadh Zone Deputy Inspector General Saurabh Kumar said.

Saif attack suspect sent to police custody for 5 days

Saif attack suspect sent to police custody for 5 days

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

A Mumbai court remanded a man arrested in the Saif Ali Khan attack case in police custody till January 24 after observing that the police's contention of an international conspiracy cannot be ruled out. The alleged attacker was a Bangladeshi national who had illegally entered India and changed his name to Bijoy Das. Police are investigating the motive behind the attack and whether there is an international conspiracy involved. Saif Ali Khan was stabbed multiple times in the attack and underwent a five-hour surgery.

Relief for Raj Thackeray as HC quashes FIR on 2010 civic poll code breach

Relief for Raj Thackeray as HC quashes FIR on 2010 civic poll code breach

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

An FIR was registered against Thackeray under Section 188 (disobedience to order by a public servant) of the Indian Penal Code at the time for violation of a police notice asking him not to stay within the limits of Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Corporation in Thane district.

Porsche teen's father, granddad granted bail in driver's kidnapping case

Porsche teen's father, granddad granted bail in driver's kidnapping case

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

A judicial magistrate (first class) granted bail to the 17-year-old boy's father Vishal Agarwal, a prominent builder, and his grandfather, who were arrested in May-end and are currently in judicial custody.

Can SC's new measures put a curb on child marriage?

Can SC's new measures put a curb on child marriage?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Under the title of "legal enforcement", states and Union Territories were directed to appoint officers solely responsible for discharging the functions of Child Marriage Prohibition Officers at the district level.

First woman judge of SC Justice Fathima Beevi dies at 96

First woman judge of SC Justice Fathima Beevi dies at 96

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Justice Beevi was admitted to the private hospital a few days ago due to age-related ailments and breathed her last on Thursday afternoon around 12.15 pm, an official source said.

Rajkot civic staffers forged documents day after game zone fire: Police

Rajkot civic staffers forged documents day after game zone fire: Police

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The civic officials were involved in making forged entries in the inward register on May 26, a day after the incident, pertaining to the impact plan of the TRP game zone. The entry was shown as having been made on May 4, 2024, the police said.

Kanjhawala case: Court sends 6 accused to 14-day judicial custody

Kanjhawala case: Court sends 6 accused to 14-day judicial custody

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

The prosecution said it was found during their custodial interrogation that the accused were aware of the victim's body being dragged under the wheels.

Rahul Gandhi attends Lok Sabha day after conviction

Rahul Gandhi attends Lok Sabha day after conviction

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

The House was adjourned seconds after convening amid ruckus over various issues, and Rahul Gandhi left Parliament soon after that.

HC quashes journo's misbehavior complaint against Salman Khan, bodyguard

HC quashes journo's misbehavior complaint against Salman Khan, bodyguard

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The Bombay high court on Thursday quashed a 2019 complaint lodged against actor Salman Khan by a journalist alleging misbehaviour.

No HC relief for Tharoor in 'scorpion' remark against Modi

No HC relief for Tharoor in 'scorpion' remark against Modi

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

The high court said the defence, if any, needs to be considered by the trial court on the basis of evidence.

Lakhimpur: 1 more arrested, 2 want to surrender

Lakhimpur: 1 more arrested, 2 want to surrender

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Police Lakhimpur Kheri on Tuesday arrested one more person in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri violence and produced him in a court, which sent him to 14-day judicial custody.

UAPA dropped against 7 J-K students who celebrated India's WC loss

UAPA dropped against 7 J-K students who celebrated India's WC loss

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Seven students, who were arrested under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for allegedly raising objectionable slogans and celebrating the Indian cricket team's loss in the World Cup final, were Saturday granted bail by a court after police dropped charges under the stringent anti-terror law.

Violence in UP town over construction on 'waqf land'

Violence in UP town over construction on 'waqf land'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

A violent clash broke out in Jalesar town in Etah, Uttar Pradesh, after a group of people opposed construction work on a plot of private land near a dargah, claiming it to be Waqf property. The incident on Sunday evening left several people injured and caused significant property damage. Two accused have been arrested and a case lodged against 16 named suspects and around 150 unidentified others.

Saradha group chief sent to 14 days judicial custory

Saradha group chief sent to 14 days judicial custory

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Central Bureau of Investigation is investigating the Saradha ponzi scam.

Ashish Mishra denied bail, 2 more arrested in Lakhimpur case

Ashish Mishra denied bail, 2 more arrested in Lakhimpur case

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Two more persons were on Wednesday arrested in connection with the Lakhimpur violence, while a court here denied bail to the main accused, Ashish Mishra, son of Union minister Ajay Mishra.

Modi surname remark: Patna court summons Rahul Gandhi on April 25

Modi surname remark: Patna court summons Rahul Gandhi on April 25

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

The defamation case in the MP/MLA court in Patna was lodged by Bharatiya Janata Party's Rajya Sabha MP and former deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi.

CBI to confront 13 NEET-UG case accused with mastermind

CBI to confront 13 NEET-UG case accused with mastermind

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The central probe agency will now be able to question these accused in custody and also confront them with kingpin Rockey alias Rakesh Ranjan who was arrested on Thursday.