News for 'acquittal'

2 get death in Hyd twin blast case, lifer for one

2 get death in Hyd twin blast case, lifer for one

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

The court also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on each of them over different counts.

Pak: Jadhav won't be executed until mercy pleas exhausted

Pak: Jadhav won't be executed until mercy pleas exhausted

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Pak accused the Indian government of misusing the media to create a 'false impression of winning' Jadhav's case in the ICJ.

India asks Pak to implement ICJ verdict immediately

India asks Pak to implement ICJ verdict immediately

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Rubbishing Pakistan's claim of a victory in the case, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said Islamabad has its 'own compulsions to lie' to its people.

Rajya Sabha approves bill to give more powers to NIA

Rajya Sabha approves bill to give more powers to NIA

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Shah defended the government for not filing an appeal against the acquittal of all four accused, including the radical right-wing's Swami Aseemanand, in the 2007 Samjhauta Express blasts case.

Christian Michel's Italian lawyer speaks out!

Christian Michel's Italian lawyer speaks out!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

While questioning Christian Michel in Dubai, Rosemary Patrizi tells Ashis Ray, Indian investigators made him an offer -- that if he named a member of the Gandhi family as having received kickbacks, they would not pursue him as an accused.

Nitish cannot stop Narendra Modi from entering Bihar: Rabri

Nitish cannot stop Narendra Modi from entering Bihar: Rabri

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Rabri Devi said Chief Minister Nitish Kumar does not have the strength to stop Narendra Modi from coming to Bihar, the way her husband Lalu Prasad Yadav had stopped L K Advani during his rath yatra in 1990.

AIADMK alleges pact between TTV-DMK; Stalin rejects charge

AIADMK alleges pact between TTV-DMK; Stalin rejects charge

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

"The result of the RK Nagar bypoll is an outcome of the tacit understanding between DMK working president M K Stalin and Dinakaran," Panneerselvam and Palaniswami said in a joint statement on Sunday night.

Egypt court upholds death penalty to 11 soccer fans over riots

Egypt court upholds death penalty to 11 soccer fans over riots

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

An Egyptian court on Tuesday upheld the death sentences against 11 people for their involvement in the country's worst-ever soccer violence that killed 74 fans after a top-league game in the coastal Port Said city.

Jaya plays sister card, seeks bigger margin in her constituency

Jaya plays sister card, seeks bigger margin in her constituency

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Jaya described herself as the people's "beloved sister" and sought a mandate bigger than the last one -- during the bye-poll post her acquittal in a disproportionate assets case by Karnataka high court.

Jaya set to return as CM, calls for MLAs meet on May 22

Jaya set to return as CM, calls for MLAs meet on May 22

Rediff.com15 May 2015

AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa is all set to return as Tamil Nadu chief minister for the fifth time following her acquittal in the disproportionate assets case.

Lakhvi acquitted in Afghan national's kidnapping case

Lakhvi acquitted in Afghan national's kidnapping case

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

In yet another relief to Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, a Pakistani court on Tuesday acquitted the mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai attack case in connection with the kidnapping of an Afghan national in 2009.

2000 Sabarmati Express blast case: Court acquits ex-AMU scholar

2000 Sabarmati Express blast case: Court acquits ex-AMU scholar

Rediff.com20 May 2017

Wani, who was arrested by Delhi Police in 2001 allegedly with explosives and incriminating materials, is a resident of Peeparkari area of Srinagar

SC not to review order on disqualifying convicted politicians

SC not to review order on disqualifying convicted politicians

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to review its verdict that an MP or MLA convicted of any criminal offence attracting a punishment of two years and above will be disqualified immediately but agreed to re-look its other judgment debarring arrested persons from contesting polls.

Ram Jethmalani: Fearlessness defined his soul

Ram Jethmalani: Fearlessness defined his soul

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

'Ram Sir was a creator of law. He has his stamp on every leading judgment in criminal law.'

8 out of 10 militants who tried to kill Malala secretly freed in sham trial

8 out of 10 militants who tried to kill Malala secretly freed in sham trial

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

When Pakistan announced that the ten gunmen behind the bloody assault on Malala Yousafzai, who spoke out against Taliban oppression of female education, had been sentenced to 25 years in jail, many thought justice had been served. But that wasn't the case.

Jaitley justifies action against JNU, Hyderabad univ students

Jaitley justifies action against JNU, Hyderabad univ students

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Justifying action against the JNU and the HU students, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said if slogans are openly raised for terrorists then action is imperative.

Anti-Sikh riots: HC seeks CBI's reply on plea against verdict

Anti-Sikh riots: HC seeks CBI's reply on plea against verdict

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

The Delhi high court on Monday sought the response of the Central Bureau of Investigation and the two persons, who were sentenced to three years in jail for rioting in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, on the plea of victims' families challenging the trial court verdict acquitting them of murder charges.

Jaya case: K'taka govt should appeal in SC, says public prosecutor

Jaya case: K'taka govt should appeal in SC, says public prosecutor

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Special Public Prosecutor B V Acharya has advised the Karnataka government to file an appeal in the Supreme Court against acquittal of former Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa and three others in the disproportionate assets case, saying it was a "fit case" to do so.

Jayalalithaa invited to form govt by Tamil Nadu Governor

Jayalalithaa invited to form govt by Tamil Nadu Governor

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Tamil Nadu Governor K Rosaiah on Friday accepted the resignation of Chief Minister O Panneerselvam and invited All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief Jayalalithaa to form the new government.

Kathua rape case: 3 get lifer, 3 get 5-year-jail term

Kathua rape case: 3 get lifer, 3 get 5-year-jail term

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

The quantum of punishment will be announced later on Monday.

For Jayalalithaa, the ball is in Karnataka's court

For Jayalalithaa, the ball is in Karnataka's court

Rediff.com23 May 2015

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's celebrations on amma's return are peppered with possibilities, probabilities and problems of one kind or the other, says N Sathiya Moorthy

Ex-SS guard, 94, convicted for complicity in Auschwitz murders

Ex-SS guard, 94, convicted for complicity in Auschwitz murders

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

More than 70 years after World War II, Reinhold Hanning, 94, was sentenced to five years' imprisonment over his role at the Nazi-run camp in occupied Poland.

Patna HC acquits 16 accused in 2009 Khagaria massacre case

Patna HC acquits 16 accused in 2009 Khagaria massacre case

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Citing lack of evidence, the Patna high court on Friday acquitted 14 people for the massacre of 16 people over land dispute in a village in Bihar's Khagaria district in 2009, a police official said.

Judgment time for Mr Modi

Judgment time for Mr Modi

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

'Mr Modi, unless he changes his approach, may further legitimise the idea that it is perfectly all right for Hindus to dictate terms to the minorities.' 'Indira Gandhi's political expediency did permanent economic damage. Mr Modi's may end up causing permanent social damage,' says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

US cop who assaulted Indian grandfather 'presumed innocent', let off

US cop who assaulted Indian grandfather 'presumed innocent', let off

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

The judge wrote that Parker is 'presumed innocent' and that evidence offered at two trials has not eliminated 'reasonable doubt' as to his guilt.

Congress will not contest TN bypoll

Congress will not contest TN bypoll

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

The Congress on Monday joined other opposition parties, including the DMK and the PMK, in boycotting the June 27 by-election.

Irony at CBI court: Only 2G network available during verdict!

Irony at CBI court: Only 2G network available during verdict!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Somesh Jha describes the mood at Patiala House courtroom and outside on Thursday during the 2G spectrum case verdict.

B'desh SC wraps up death penalty review for war crimes suspect

B'desh SC wraps up death penalty review for war crimes suspect

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Bangladesh's supreme court on Wednesday wrapped up the appeal hearing against the judgment of a special tribunal that had sentenced to death a key 1971 war crimes suspect with the final verdict due any day now.

B'desh SC wraps up death penalty review for war crimes suspect

B'desh SC wraps up death penalty review for war crimes suspect

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Bangladesh's supreme court on Wednesday wrapped up the appeal hearing against the judgment of a special tribunal that had sentenced to death a key 1971 war crimes suspect with the final verdict due any day now.

How will the Game of Thrones play out in Tamil Nadu?

How will the Game of Thrones play out in Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

'Tamil Nadu's youth bulge will soon be 70 per cent of the population, many of them smartphone-toting millennials looking for gains more tangible than what screen gods can give,' says Sunil Sethi.

67-kg cake, celebrations for Amma's birthday

67-kg cake, celebrations for Amma's birthday

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

A cake, special poojas and a slew of welfare activities marked the 67th birthday of Jayalalithaa.

'Vasundhara Raje is going against the Constitution'

'Vasundhara Raje is going against the Constitution'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

'This bill is to relieve the government of accountability and to cover up its corruption.'

Jessica Lall murder case: Manu Sharma gets parole

Jessica Lall murder case: Manu Sharma gets parole

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Siddharth Vashisht alias Manu Sharma, who is undergoing life term for killing model Jessica Lall in 1999, was on Wednesday granted nine days parole by the Delhi high court to appear in post graduate exams.

Shahid's family hopes film would get him justice

Shahid's family hopes film would get him justice

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Says the slain lawyer's brother Khalid, 'He lost his life fighting for those accused of terror charges. At least he should be remembered now when guilty have been booked and the innocent have been acquitted.'

Tainted Satyam founder Raju gets 6-month imprisonment

Tainted Satyam founder Raju gets 6-month imprisonment

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The Special Court on Monday has sentenced erstwhile Satyam chairman B Ramalinga Raju and his brother Rama Raju to six months imprisonment for violating provision of the Companies Act.

Early polls likely for TN assembly?

Early polls likely for TN assembly?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Tamil Nadu's ruling AIADMK may choose to capitalise on the confusion within opposition ranks and hope to ride to power on Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's popularity, writes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Record voting in Tamil Nadu by poll as Jayalalithaa eyes return to assembly

Record voting in Tamil Nadu by poll as Jayalalithaa eyes return to assembly

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

A record 74.4 per cent turnout of voters marked the bypoll to R K Nagar assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu, from where Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa is seeking re-election.

I got booted for my honesty: ex-Puducherry LG

I got booted for my honesty: ex-Puducherry LG

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Days after his ouster as Puducherry's Lt Governor, Virendra Kataria on Friday claimed he was removed because he exposed corruption in the Union Territory government.

Catch me if you can: Terror operatives on an escape spree!

Catch me if you can: Terror operatives on an escape spree!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

The last couple of months have been eventful ones for India's law-enforcement agencies, with three high-profile suspects escaping from custody in the last 40 days.

Lucknow: 9-year-old domestic help rescued from employers

Lucknow: 9-year-old domestic help rescued from employers

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

A severely malnourished and physically tortured nine-year-old minor girl was rescued from the Lucknow residence of Lal Pradip Sahdeva, a lawyer, who practices in a Jharkhand court.