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Democracy is fragile: Biden after Trump's acquittal

Democracy is fragile: Biden after Trump's acquittal

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

United States President Joe Biden has said that the Senate's acquittal of his predecessor Donald Trump for inciting a mob to storm the Capitol on January 6 was a reminder that democracy was 'fragile' and every American had a duty to defend the truth.

TN minister Ponmudy convicted in assets case as HC sets aside acquittal

TN minister Ponmudy convicted in assets case as HC sets aside acquittal

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

The judge set aside the order of the principal district judge, Villupuram, acquitting Ponmudy and his wife in the case.

UP govt challenges acquittal order in Maliana massacre case

UP govt challenges acquittal order in Maliana massacre case

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The Uttar Pradesh government has challenged the order of a court in Meerut that acquitted all 40 people accused in a case related to the 1987 Maliana massacre, in which 63 people died.

40 yrs on, survivors of anti-Sikh riots still haunted by memories

40 yrs on, survivors of anti-Sikh riots still haunted by memories

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Her sister, who was 13 at the time, later told Sonia about the violence and killings of people from the Sikh community following former prime minister Indira Gandhi's assassination, she said in Delhi on Saturday at a press conference commemorating the 40th anniversary of the riots.

Aarushi murder: SC admits CBI plea against Talwars' acquittal

Aarushi murder: SC admits CBI plea against Talwars' acquittal

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Fourteen-year-old Aarushi was found dead inside her room in the Talwars' Noida residence with her throat slit in May 2008.

Trump still faces four criminal indictments

Trump still faces four criminal indictments

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

In effect, he became the first former president to get the nomination for the top office after being convicted of a felony.

Victimisation of Chinese woman may affect bilateral ties, says HC

Victimisation of Chinese woman may affect bilateral ties, says HC

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Unnecessary victimisation may "reflect in the bilateral relations", the Bombay high court said on Thursday while ordering the authorities to issue exit permit to a Chinese woman who was acquitted in a gold smuggling case yet could not leave India.

HC confirms Best Bakery acquittals

HC confirms Best Bakery acquittals

Rediff.com26 Dec 2003

It dismissed the Gujarat government's amended appeal in the case.

Aarushi case: SC admits plea challenging Talwars' acquittal

Aarushi case: SC admits plea challenging Talwars' acquittal

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

A bench headed by Justice Ranjan Gogoi issued notice to the dentist couple, who were acquitted by the Allahabad high court in the twin murder case in October last year.

After rape acquittal, Benjamin Mendy set to join Lorient

After rape acquittal, Benjamin Mendy set to join Lorient

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Former Manchester City left-back Benjamin Mendy has signed for Ligue 1 side Lorient on a two-year deal days after being acquitted of rape.

NHRC pans Best Bakery acquittals

NHRC pans Best Bakery acquittals

Rediff.com2 Jul 2003

An appeal must be filed in a case like this, more particularly when most of the witnesses had turned hostile and the rest of them were not even examined, NHRC chief Justice Anand said.

No early hearing of CBI's appeal against 2G acquittals

No early hearing of CBI's appeal against 2G acquittals

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The Delhi high court on Tuesday refused to grant early hearing on the Central Bureau of Investigation's appeal challenging the acquittal of former Union telecom minister A Raja and others in the 2G spectrum allocation scam case.

HC to hear Goa govt's appeal against Tarun Tejpal's acquittal on July 29

HC to hear Goa govt's appeal against Tarun Tejpal's acquittal on July 29

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Tejpal, told the bench they would require some time to prepare.

HC admits appeal against Lalu's acquittal

HC admits appeal against Lalu's acquittal

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

The State government had appealed against the Central Bureau of Investigation's court verdict after the CBI, which investigated the case, decided not to challenge the acquittal.

Setback for Amma after Karnataka moves SC against 'illegal' acquittal

Setback for Amma after Karnataka moves SC against 'illegal' acquittal

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

In its petition, the Karnataka government called Jayalalithaa's acquittal as illegal.

Monica Bedi's acquittal challenged

Monica Bedi's acquittal challenged

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

The prosecution filed a criminal appeal before District and Sessions Judge Renu Sharma on Thursday against Chief Judicial Magistrate court's decision to acquit Monica on the basis of lack of evidence.

Probe agencies failed to unmask Dabholkar murder masterminds: Court

Probe agencies failed to unmask Dabholkar murder masterminds: Court

Rediff.com11 May 2024

The investigating agencies could not expose the masterminds behind the murder of rationalist Dr Narendra Dabholkar, and must introspect whether it was a mere failure or a 'deliberate inaction' due to the influence of any 'person in power', the trial court here said on Friday in its judgment.

SC overturns HC's acquittal order, allows Saibaba to file fresh bail plea

SC overturns HC's acquittal order, allows Saibaba to file fresh bail plea

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

A Supreme Court bench of Justice M R Shah and Justice Bela M Trivedi in a special sitting on Saturday upheld the Maharashtra government's plea and suspended the Bombay high court order acquitting former Delhi University Professor G N Saibaba in a case relating to his alleged Maoist links.

Muslim woman's handshake violates Sharia? HC says...

Muslim woman's handshake violates Sharia? HC says...

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

The Kerala high court has observed that no religious belief stands above the Constitution.

Untenable, highly objectionable: SC on HC observation about widow

Untenable, highly objectionable: SC on HC observation about widow

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The bench noted the high court did take note of this fact but explained it away by observing that since the other woman was a widow, "the make-up articles could not have belonged to her as there was no need for her to put on make-up, being a widow".

SC upholds Geelani's acquittal

SC upholds Geelani's acquittal

Rediff.com4 Aug 2005

Delhi HC admits Akbar's appeal against Ramani's acquittal in defamation case

Delhi HC admits Akbar's appeal against Ramani's acquittal in defamation case

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

The Delhi high court on Thursday agreed to examine former Union minister M J Akbar's appeal against the trial court order acquitting journalist Priya Ramani in his criminal defamation case over her allegations of sexual harassment.

Protests against Sajjan's acquittal rock Delhi

Protests against Sajjan's acquittal rock Delhi

Rediff.com1 May 2013

Angry protests erupted in Delhi and Jammu over the acquittal of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in an anti-Sikh riots case with protesters blocking Jammu-Kashmir Highway and Metro services in the capital. Shouting slogans and carrying placards stating 'Hang 1984 Culprits' and 'Give us Justice', the protesters marched to Tilak Nagar police station in west Delhi and blocked traffic in the area.

Jayalalithaa's rivals divided over appealing against acquittal

Jayalalithaa's rivals divided over appealing against acquittal

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's political rivals are sharply divided over appealing against her acquittal in a disproportionate assets case that saw her return to power for a fifth time two days ago.

'Comeback queen' Jaya reigns supreme after acquittal

'Comeback queen' Jaya reigns supreme after acquittal

Rediff.com11 May 2015

The acquittal allows her to plan a new political path and also prepare her party for the assembly elections scheduled next year.

Pak court reserves ruling on Lakhvi acquittal plea

Pak court reserves ruling on Lakhvi acquittal plea

Rediff.com26 Jan 2010

A Pakistani court reserved till Wednesday its decision on a petition filed by the Lashkar-e-Tayiba operations commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi seeking his acquittal in the Mumbai attack case.

Hemraj's wife moves SC challenging Talwars' acquittal

Hemraj's wife moves SC challenging Talwars' acquittal

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The high court had freed them of the charges on the ground that they could not be held guilty on the basis of the evidence on record.

Ajmer dargah khadim acquitted in hate speech case

Ajmer dargah khadim acquitted in hate speech case

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

An Ajmer court acquitted on Tuesday all six people accused of raising the controversial 'Sar Tan Se Juda' slogan from the gates of the Moinuddin Chishti Dargah following suspended Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nupur Sharma's derogatory comments against the Prophet in 2022.

State to appeal against Ghatkopar blast acquittal

State to appeal against Ghatkopar blast acquittal

Rediff.com18 Jun 2005

The Maharashtra government will challenge the acquittal of eight persons in the December 2002 Ghatkopar bomb blast case in one month in which two people were killed and 49 injured.

DA case: Lalu's acquittal challenged

DA case: Lalu's acquittal challenged

Rediff.com19 Feb 2007

Special CBI judge Munilal Paswan had on December 18 acquited Lalu and Rabri of all charges.

2G case: HC upholds appointment of SPP, ASG for CBI appeal against acquittal of accused

2G case: HC upholds appointment of SPP, ASG for CBI appeal against acquittal of accused

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The high court's order came on a plea by acquitted individual and Kusegaon Fruits and Vegetables Pvt Ltd director Asif Balwa that the CBI has not placed on record the mandatory authority under the provisions of the CrPC.

'DMK to move SC against Jaya's acquittal in DA case'

'DMK to move SC against Jaya's acquittal in DA case'

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Dravida Munnetra Kazahagam on Monday said it has decided to file an appeal against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's acquittal in a wealth case by the Karnataka high court.

Dara happy, to move SC for acquittal

Dara happy, to move SC for acquittal

Rediff.com19 May 2005

"I am very happy at the outcome, but I will go to the Supreme Court for acquittal," Dara's lawyer Asit Otta quoted him as saying.

722 suspects rejoined terror groups after acquittal in Pak

722 suspects rejoined terror groups after acquittal in Pak

Rediff.com19 Oct 2013

A majority of the nearly 2,000 suspected terrorists freed by Pakistani courts since 2007 have either joined terror groups or are involved in anti-state activities, a media report said on Saturday.

Bihar govt to approach SC against massacre case acquittals

Bihar govt to approach SC against massacre case acquittals

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

The Bihar government has decided to file an appeal in the Supreme Court against the Patna high court verdict acquitting 26 men convicted for the 1997 Laxmanpur-Bathe massacre of 58 Dalits by the upper-caste Ranvir Sena in Jehanabad district, Bihar Advocate General Lalit Kishore said on Thursday.

Slain MLA's wife to move SC against Pappu Yadav acquittal

Slain MLA's wife to move SC against Pappu Yadav acquittal

Rediff.com18 May 2013

Madhavi Sarkar, wife of former Communist Party of India-Marxist legislator Ajit Sarkar, said on Saturday that she will approach the Supreme Court against the acquittal of former Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Pappu Yadav in her husband's murder case.

Mumbai ex-cop Pradeep Sharma gets life in Chhota Rajan aide's fake encounter

Mumbai ex-cop Pradeep Sharma gets life in Chhota Rajan aide's fake encounter

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Gauri Godse quashed the sessions court's 2013 judgment acquitting Sharma, terming it as "perverse" and "unsustainable".

Sajjan Kumar's acquittal: Protests in Delhi continue

Sajjan Kumar's acquittal: Protests in Delhi continue

Rediff.com3 May 2013

Protests erupted in the national capital for the fourth day Friday against the acquittal of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in anti-Sikh riots case, with one of the victims starting indefinite fast and a group blocking a busy road triggering huge traffic snarl.

Sajjan acquittal: Protestor flings shoe at judge

Sajjan acquittal: Protestor flings shoe at judge

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

Unhappy with the acquittal of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in an anti-Sikh riots case, a man hurled a shoe at the judge as protests erupted inside and outside Karkardooma court in New Delhi on Tuesday after pronouncement of the verdict, with police detaining several people.

2002 hit-and-run case: Injured moves SC against Salman's acquittal

2002 hit-and-run case: Injured moves SC against Salman's acquittal

Rediff.com12 May 2016

A man, who was injured in the 2002 hit-and-run case involving actor Salman Khan, on Thursday moved the Supreme Court challenging the Bollywood star's acquittal by the Bombay high court.