News for 'Pakistani Supreme Court'

Former US top official says memo document was not credible

Former US top official says memo document was not credible

Rediff.com17 Dec 2011

The retired American general who delivered an alleged memo that sought United States help to stave off a feared coup in Pakistan has said that he believes the document was "not credible".

SC directs release of 62-year-old Pak national from Delhi detention centre

SC directs release of 62-year-old Pak national from Delhi detention centre

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Hima Kohli directed the Centre to decide on granting him a long-term visa, to enable him to apply for Indian Citizenship.

PM to take up Sarabjit case with Pakistan

PM to take up Sarabjit case with Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Mar 2006

Dalbir Kaur, sister of the condemned man, told the PM, 'I am a daughter of Punjab, please save my brother'.

Pak journo Hamid Mir appears before probe panel

Pak journo Hamid Mir appears before probe panel

Rediff.com2 May 2014

Senior Pakistani TV journalist Hamid Mir, confined to a wheelchair after surviving an assassination attempt, on Friday recorded his statement before a judicial commission probing the attack on him.

Haj scam: Pakistan PM's son accused of corruption

Haj scam: Pakistan PM's son accused of corruption

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Two Pakistani members of Parliament have accused Premier Yousuf Raza Gilani's son of being involved in corruption in the hiring of accommodation for Haj pilgrims, the Supreme Court has been told.

Imran gets a reprieve as Pak parliament session put off to Monday

Imran gets a reprieve as Pak parliament session put off to Monday

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The Pakistan National Assembly's crucial session on a no-trust motion against embattled Prime Minister Imran Khan was adjourned on Friday without tabling of the resolution, amid vociferous protests from opposition lawmakers.

Try to secure Sarabjit's release from Pak jail:BJP

Try to secure Sarabjit's release from Pak jail:BJP

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday demanded that the Centre make "fresh efforts" for securing the early release of Sarabjit Singh, an Indian prisoner on death row in Pakistan. The demand comes in the wake of Supreme Court judge Justice Markandey Katju writing to the prime minister for the release of Pakistani prisoner Dr Khaleel Chishty, who has been languishing in Indian jails for the past 20 years. The SC judge had sought the release of Chishty, a micro-biologist.

1997 Delhi blast: SC passes split verdict on Pak accused

1997 Delhi blast: SC passes split verdict on Pak accused

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

A division bench of the Supreme Court on Wednesday passed a split verdict on the plea of a Pakistani national challenging his conviction and death sentence awarded to him in the 1997 Delhi blast case.

Gilani says no clash with judiciary or army

Gilani says no clash with judiciary or army

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday said his government was not in clash with either the judiciary or the army and insisted that the days of military coups and of the president dissolving an elected parliament were effectively over.

Focus on Taliban instead of India, Pakistan told

Focus on Taliban instead of India, Pakistan told

Rediff.com25 Apr 2009

Expressing concern over the Islamabad government's failure in curbing terrorism, a prominent Pakistani jurist has said that the country should focus on 'Taliban instead of rivalry with India'. Pakistan has failed to curb terrorism and the government is incapable to deal with the looming threat posed by Taliban and other extremists, senior Supreme Court lawyer Abid Hassan Minto said. Minto said that the Pakistani military and political leaders should fight internal extremists.

Art 370 anniversery: Govt claims peace in JK; no change, says Oppn

Art 370 anniversery: Govt claims peace in JK; no change, says Oppn

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

he Centre on this day in 2019 had revoked Article 370, which gave special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, and bifurcated it into union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

Pakistan blocks major highways to Islamabad

Pakistan blocks major highways to Islamabad

Rediff.com13 Mar 2009

Continuing their tough stance against activists and lawyers, Pakistani authorities on Friday blocked all major highways leading to Islamabad to prevent a protest march demanding reinstatement of sacked judges, from reaching the capital. Police and paramilitary forces today blocked another group of activists marching from Balochistan's capital Quetta to Sukkur in Sindh and arrested the Supreme Court Bar Association President Ali Ahmed Kurd along with some others.

I acted like a robot, was brainwashed: Kasab tells SC

I acted like a robot, was brainwashed: Kasab tells SC

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab facing death penalty for the 2008 Mumbai terror attack claimed in the Supreme Court he was brainwashed like a "robot" into committing the heinous crime in the name of "God" and that he does not deserve capital punishment owing to his young age.

Pak enacts law to allow Kulbhushan challenge his conviction

Pak enacts law to allow Kulbhushan challenge his conviction

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

The law allowed Jadhav to challenge his conviction in the high court through a review process which was a requirement of the ICJ verdict.

Pakistan's ex-military ruler Musharraf dies in Dubai; to be buried in Karachi

Pakistan's ex-military ruler Musharraf dies in Dubai; to be buried in Karachi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Musharraf, 79, was suffering from amyloidosis, a rare disease caused by a build-up of an abnormal protein called amyloid in organs and tissues throughout the body, The Express Tribune reported.

Sarabjit Singh's family appeals for  his release

Sarabjit Singh's family appeals for his release

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Sarabjit Singh's family appeals for his release.

SC notice to Centre's stand on Sarabjit plea

SC notice to Centre's stand on Sarabjit plea

Rediff.com11 May 2011

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought to know the Centre's stand on a plea for direction to it to take steps for release and repatriation of Indian death row convict Sarabjit Singh languishing in a Pakistani jail for the last 21 years for his alleged role in a terror act there.

'Butcher of Mirpur' will hang: Bangladesh SC

'Butcher of Mirpur' will hang: Bangladesh SC

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Bangladesh's Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a death sentence for top Jamaat-e-Islami leader Abdul Quader Mollah for 1971 crimes against humanity, rejecting his review petition two days after his execution was dramatically put on hold in a last-minute reprieve.

Nawaz holds Zardari responsible for SC verdict

Nawaz holds Zardari responsible for SC verdict

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

Addressing a rally of hundreds of his supporters at Sheikhupura in Punjab province, Sharif said Zardari had used "hand-picked judges" appointed by former President Pervez Musharraf to deliver the verdict barring him and his brother, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, from contesting polls and holding public office.

Pak scientist Chisti released from Ajmer jail

Pak scientist Chisti released from Ajmer jail

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

After spending over 14 months in jail, 80-year-old ailing Pakistani scientist Mohammed Khalil Chisti was on Wednesday released on bail from Ajmer jail in a two-decade-old murder case and said he wanted to return to his homeland soon.

Deposed Pakistan CJ in New York

Deposed Pakistan CJ in New York

Rediff.com19 Nov 2008

Deposed Pakistan CJ in New York

BJP leader files complaint seeking Mani Shankar Aiyar's arrest

BJP leader files complaint seeking Mani Shankar Aiyar's arrest

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Aiyar's comments came days after Pakistan-based terrorists on February 10 killed seven persons in an attack at the Sunjuwan army base camp in Jammu.

Bangladesh SC upholds BNP leader's death penalty for war crimes

Bangladesh SC upholds BNP leader's death penalty for war crimes

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Bangladesh's Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the death penalty for an influential opposition BNP leader Khaleda Zia for committing crimes against humanity.

Ishrat case: SC to hear plea for quashing action against Gujarat cops

Ishrat case: SC to hear plea for quashing action against Gujarat cops

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The plea sought a direction to close criminal proceedings and action taken in FIRs lodged by the Central Bureau of Investigation against the Gujarat Police personnel and others, saying it was unconstitutional within the judicial facts and evidences of Headley.

Party colleagues rally behind Imran as Pak set to elect new PM

Party colleagues rally behind Imran as Pak set to elect new PM

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Despite the government's hectic efforts to avoid voting on the no-confidence motion against Khan, the joint Opposition succeeded in its month-long efforts to oust Khan from the prime minister's office as 174 members of the 342-member National Assembly voted against him in the wee hours of Sunday after a day of high drama.

Pak law minister meets Sarabjit, to study his case

Pak law minister meets Sarabjit, to study his case

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

Pakistani Law Minister Farooq Naek on Monday met Indian death-row prisoner Sarabjit Singh at the Lahore's Kot Lakhpath Jail to review his case following the Indian government's appeal for clemency for him.

India good example of democratic state: Pak SC

India good example of democratic state: Pak SC

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

India's political system came in for praise on Monday in Pakistan's Supreme Court, with the country being described as a "good example of a democratic state" with politicians exhibiting the virtue of tolerance.

SC seeks strict punishment for infiltrators

SC seeks strict punishment for infiltrators

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

The Supreme Court on Friday said there was a need to impose stricter punishment on those infiltrating into the country from neighbouring countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh.

India revels in Diwali spirit

India revels in Diwali spirit

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Decorated lights decked up buildings and earthen lamps dotted houses as people across the country celebrated Diwali.

4 Pak brothers face life sentence for gang rape

4 Pak brothers face life sentence for gang rape

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

The brothers claimed to be victims of an anti-Muslim conspiracy and accused police of fabricating evidence against them.

SC agrees to hear Army wife's plea to repatriate POWs from Pakistan

SC agrees to hear Army wife's plea to repatriate POWs from Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a plea of the wife of an Indian Army officer seeking repatriation of her husband and other Army officers believed to be held under illegal detention as prisoners of war by Pakistan since the 1971 war.

SC asks Centre to pass orders of deportation

SC asks Centre to pass orders of deportation

Rediff.com21 Aug 2003

The judgment was passed in a case pertaining to 14 Pakistanis who have been detained for a long time.

Pak withdraws extension given to Bajwa after SC order

Pak withdraws extension given to Bajwa after SC order

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Reacting to the embarrassing development, Khan chaired an emergency Cabinet meeting and took back the notification to extend services of General Bajwa.

Target: Eject Modi!

Target: Eject Modi!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The full-court press on India over Ukraine, the BBC 'documentary', the Oxfam report, the Hindenburg attack on Adani and obliquely on the Indian economy, and any number of other acts are signs that India is a target, warns Rajeev Srinivasan.

Bangladesh SC upholds Jamaat leader's death sentence for 1971 war crimes

Bangladesh SC upholds Jamaat leader's death sentence for 1971 war crimes

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

He was convicted of running a militia torture cell, Al Badr, which carried out killings of several people.

Sunanda case: Swamy writes to Rajnath for setting up SIT

Sunanda case: Swamy writes to Rajnath for setting up SIT

Rediff.com14 May 2016

In a letter to Singh, Swamy was severely critical of Delhi Police, alleging that it was dragging its feet even on elementary steps necessary in criminal investigation when it has been established that poison was found in her body and she died an unnatural death.

Use diplomacy to save Sarabjit, Oppn to PM

Use diplomacy to save Sarabjit, Oppn to PM

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

"If the government is convinced that he is innocent and that he has been a victim of mistaken identity, it should move ahead to save him," BJP spokesman Prakash Javadekar said.

SC stays Red Fort attack convict's death sentence

SC stays Red Fort attack convict's death sentence

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the execution of death sentence of Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist Mohd Arif alias Ashfaq in the 2000 Red Fort attack case in which three people, including two army jawans, were killed.

Sharif may return by mid-September

Sharif may return by mid-September

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

"They say that I should return before the beginning of month of Ramadan. I think it's about maybe two or three weeks away," Sharif, who recently won a Supreme Court order to return home, said in an interview to PBS in London over the weekend.

Pak crisis deepens, Qadri issues 48-hour deadline to govt

Pak crisis deepens, Qadri issues 48-hour deadline to govt

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Pakistan's political crisis deepened on Monday with cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri giving a fresh 48-hour ultimatum to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to step down after a former top election commission official backed protesters' allegations of rigging in last year's polls.