News for 'acquittal'

Judge who acquitted Aseemanand and others in Mecca Masjid case resigns

Judge who acquitted Aseemanand and others in Mecca Masjid case resigns

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Hindutva preacher Swami Aseemanand and four others were acquitted in the Mecca Masjid blast with the judge saying that the prosecution failed to prove "even a single allegation" against them.

Goa court acquits journalist Tarun Tejpal of rape charges

Goa court acquits journalist Tarun Tejpal of rape charges

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Tejpal, former Tehelka editor-in-chief, was accused of sexually assaulting the colleague inside the elevator of a luxury hotel in Goa in 2013.

Pak continues to remain on FATF 'Grey List'

Pak continues to remain on FATF 'Grey List'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

The global agency said there are "serious deficiencies" on the part of the country in checking terror-financing and it lacks an effective system to deal with it.

1995 Jammu blasts: SC awards life term to Hizbul terrorist

1995 Jammu blasts: SC awards life term to Hizbul terrorist

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

The Supreme Court on Wednesday awarded rigorous life imprisonment to Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Ghulam Nabi.

Protests in Pak as Christian woman accused of blasphemy acquitted

Protests in Pak as Christian woman accused of blasphemy acquitted

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

The Supreme Court overturned the conviction, a landmark verdict on Wednesday that sparked nationwide protests, death threats from hardline groups.

Raj HC quashes cow smuggling case against Pehlu Khan

Raj HC quashes cow smuggling case against Pehlu Khan

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Pehlu Khan (55), his two sons and a few others were transporting cows when they were allegedly stopped and thrashed by a mob near Behror in Alwar district on April 1, 2017.

No death penalty for Bilkis Bano's rapists: Bombay HC

No death penalty for Bilkis Bano's rapists: Bombay HC

Rediff.com4 May 2017

18 people stand convicted in the case.

SC asks CBI to probe cops' role in botched ISRO spy case

SC asks CBI to probe cops' role in botched ISRO spy case

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

The Supreme Court Thursday ordered that the report of a high-level committee on the role of erring police officials in the 1994 espionage case relating to Indian Space Research Organisation scientist Nambi Narayanan be given to the Central Bureau of Investigation and directed the agency to conduct further investigation on the issue.

PIX: Trump kicks off race with limo loop, Air Force One flyby

PIX: Trump kicks off race with limo loop, Air Force One flyby

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

US President Donald Trump took a loop around the Daytona 500 racetrack on Sunday in his presidential limousine, drawing cheers from fans at NASCAR's most prestigious race not long after completing a dramatic flyby on Air Force One. Ramping up his nationwide re-election effort after his acquittal in the US Senate impeachment trial, Trump served as grand marshal at the annual National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing event, which takes place in the electoral swing state of Florida.

Scarlett death: Beach shack worker gets 10 yrs jail

Scarlett death: Beach shack worker gets 10 yrs jail

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Scarlett, 15, who was holidaying in Goa with her mother and siblings, was found dead on the popular beach on February 18, 2008. The cause of death, according to the autopsy report, was drowning.

Lalu, Rabri to move SC in assets case

Lalu, Rabri to move SC in assets case

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

On February 19, the Nitish Kumar government filed a petition in the high court against Lalu and Rabri's acquittal

The 4 options before Supreme Court in Jaya case

The 4 options before Supreme Court in Jaya case

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

The clue to the what lies ahead for Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, following the Karnataka government appealing in the Supreme Court her acquittal in a disproportionate assets case, may lie in a 2001 court case, writes R Ramasubramanian.

HC reserves order on Bihar govt plea against Lalu

HC reserves order on Bihar govt plea against Lalu

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

The Patna High Court on Wednesday reserved its order on the Bihar government's petition challenging the acquittal of Railway Minister Lalu Prasad and his wife Rabri Devi in a disproportionate assets case.

Delhi riots: Student activist Gulfisha Fatima gets bail

Delhi riots: Student activist Gulfisha Fatima gets bail

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

The court granted her bail on the ground of parity as co-accused Jawaharlal Nehru University students and Pinjra Tod members Devangana Kalita and Natasha Narwal have already been granted the relief in the case.

JMM hails Soren verdict

JMM hails Soren verdict

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

Justice was delayed, but not denied, says elated party leaders

Medha Patkar gets passport office notice; cries foul

Medha Patkar gets passport office notice; cries foul

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Miffed over the show-cause notice, the Narmada Bachao Andolan leader, a veteran of many agitations across the country, called it an attempt to target activists.

Reading down UAPA has nationwide ramifications: SC in students case

Reading down UAPA has nationwide ramifications: SC in students case

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

The high court judgments will "not to be treated as precedent by any court" to give similar reliefs, the apex court said while hearing Delhi police's appeal against the bail granted to 3 Delhi students.

Babri demolition verdict contradicts Liberhan commission

Babri demolition verdict contradicts Liberhan commission

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

The commission had rejected the theory that it was a spontaneous act by karsevaks whereas the CBI court has ruled that there was no evidence that demolition was a conspiracy.

Rahul should ask who killed Sohrabuddin investigation: Jaitley

Rahul should ask who killed Sohrabuddin investigation: Jaitley

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

Jaitley in his Facebook post titled: 'Who killed the Sohrabuddin Investigation' said that those who have recently shown a belated concern for institutional independence, "should seriously introspect as to what they did to the CBI when they were in power."

Delhi cartoonist murder: Family to appeal

Delhi cartoonist murder: Family to appeal

Rediff.com8 Apr 2006

Hussain was abducted and later murdered by a gang of auto-snatchers on National Highway 24 in east Delhi in September 1999.

Delhi police file appeal in Jessica case

Delhi police file appeal in Jessica case

Rediff.com13 Mar 2006

The appeal states that the acquittal was a grave error.

HC holds 10 guilty of murder in post-Godhra riots case

HC holds 10 guilty of murder in post-Godhra riots case

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

A fast-track court in Mehsana had acquitted all the 27 accused on June 14, 2005.

The sad case of cyber terror cells in India

The sad case of cyber terror cells in India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

With a conviction rate of 0.5 per cent, the cyber crime cells in India paint a poor picture.

Ghatkopar blast: Appeal against 5

Ghatkopar blast: Appeal against 5

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

The Maharashtra government on Friday filed an appeal in the Bombay high court challenging the acquittal of the five accused in the Ghatkopar bomb blast case.

Bilkis Bano case: Guj IPS officer sacked a day before retirement

Bilkis Bano case: Guj IPS officer sacked a day before retirement

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The dismissal means the officer will not get benefits entitled to retired government employees.

Uncertainty over Sasikala's swearing-in

Uncertainty over Sasikala's swearing-in

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

A PIL was filed in SC to stop Sasikala from taking oath on Tuesday as the AIADMK remained tight-lipped.

Pak rapists face retrial

Pak rapists face retrial

Rediff.com28 Jun 2005

Cops seek review of Parliament attack case ruling

Cops seek review of Parliament attack case ruling

Rediff.com5 Sep 2005

The Delhi police has filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking a review of the acquittal of Delhi University lecturer S A R Geelani in the Parliament attack case

Court did injustice to me, will approach HC: Zakia on Gulberg verdict

Court did injustice to me, will approach HC: Zakia on Gulberg verdict

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

However, her son Tanveer Jafri said there was definitely 'some sense of closure' at the convictions but it would have to be seen why some of the accused were not convicted.

Zaheera challenges Best Bakery verdict

Zaheera challenges Best Bakery verdict

Rediff.com30 Jan 2004

The Supreme Court on Friday admitted the petition filed by the key witness in the case.

Hit-and-run case: Salman Khan files caveat in SC

Hit-and-run case: Salman Khan files caveat in SC

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Actor Salman Khan on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court, saying he should be heard before any hearing on the Maharashtra government's petition challenging his acquittal in the 2002 hit-and-run case.

Conte leaves Inter after agreeing contract termination

Conte leaves Inter after agreeing contract termination

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Real, Barca and Juve stand firm on Super League

Delhi court throws out M J Akbar's defamation case against Ramani

Delhi court throws out M J Akbar's defamation case against Ramani

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Declaring that the right of reputation cannot be protected at the cost of right of life and dignity, a Delhi court on Wednesday threw out former Union minister and editor M J Akbar's criminal defamation suit against journalist Priya Ramani who has accused him of sexual harassment.

HC begins hearing Best Bakery appeal

HC begins hearing Best Bakery appeal

Rediff.com19 Dec 2003

The Gujarat high court dismissed a revision application challenging the acquittal order filed by Saherabanu Sheikh, sister of witness Zaheera Sheikh.

Trump impeachment trial opens with clash over witnesses

Trump impeachment trial opens with clash over witnesses

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

In a 228-193 vote, which was mainly on party lines, the House had appointed seven impeachment managers to argue Democrats' case for removing Trump from the office.

SC: Why are rapes happening again and again?

SC: Why are rapes happening again and again?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

The huge spurt in rape incidents across the country, including the Mumbai photo-journalist gang rape, has drawn strong concerns from the Supreme Court which said that the situation is "going from bad to worse".

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Protesters demand SC intervention

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Protesters demand SC intervention

Rediff.com10 May 2013

Protesting acquittal of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, around 150 riot victims today staged a march from Rajghat to Supreme Court but was prevented mid-way.

1984 riots victims end hunger strike

1984 riots victims end hunger strike

Rediff.com8 May 2013

The indefinite hunger strike of anti-Sikh riot victims was called off on the sixth day on Wednesday after an appeal from Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh to the protesters.

Bollywood supports Kasab's death sentence

Bollywood supports Kasab's death sentence

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrties are tweeting.

Sarabjit case: The Congress will pay a heavy political price

Sarabjit case: The Congress will pay a heavy political price

Rediff.com3 May 2013

While the Congress party's popularity is on the wane, an aggressive Akali Dal is moving in quickly to encash on the hurt feelings of the Sikh community and pitch itself as the only party which works for its interests, says Anita Katyal