News for 'anti-terrorism court'

26/11 case: Pakistani judicial commission's visit delayed

26/11 case: Pakistani judicial commission's visit delayed

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

The visit of an eight-member Pakistani judicial commission to India to cross-examine witnesses of the Mumbai terror attacks has been delayed by four days due to "non availability of flight".

'Pakistan Taliban killed Benazir, concludes FIA'

'Pakistan Taliban killed Benazir, concludes FIA'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

Nearly three years after she was assassinated, investigators have concluded that former prime minister Benazir Bhutto was killed by the Pakistani Taliban in a gun-and-bomb attack in Rawalpindi. The FIA is expected to submit its report on the investigation to an anti-terrorism court on October 30. The FIA's investigation team was initially reluctant to submit the chargesheet to the court because it could not complete its probe regarding the three accused who are absconding.

26/11 case in Pak won't proceed without Kasab

26/11 case in Pak won't proceed without Kasab

Rediff.com16 Oct 2010

Judge Malik Muhammad Akram Awan made the observation after prosecution lawyers were unable to satisfy him on two key issues -- the serving of a non-bailable arrest warrant issued for Ansari and the receipt of written permission from India for sending a commission to interview key witnesses.

DRDO official held by ATS is 'RSS volunteer': Cong

DRDO official held by ATS is 'RSS volunteer': Cong

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said the arrest of Kurulkar is a "very serious matter" and alleged that it exposes the "anti-national face" of the RSS.

Court sends Waze to judicial custody till April 23

Court sends Waze to judicial custody till April 23

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

The NIA has said its investigation has revealed Waze and other accused had hatched a conspiracy to eliminate Hiran on March 2 and 3.

Pak court indicts 59 people for burning alive Christian couple

Pak court indicts 59 people for burning alive Christian couple

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Two clerics and four women were among 59 people indicted by a Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Wednesday for burning alive a Christian couple over alleged desecration of the Quran in Punjab province.

Malegaon blast: Purohit, Pragya to be tried under anti-terror law, IPC, not MCOCA

Malegaon blast: Purohit, Pragya to be tried under anti-terror law, IPC, not MCOCA

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

It discharged three accused -- Shyam Sahu, Shivnarayan Kalsangra and Praveen Takalki -- from the case.

'Kasab's death rap won't affect Indo-Pak talks'

'Kasab's death rap won't affect Indo-Pak talks'

Rediff.com8 May 2010

The death sentence awarded to Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone terrorist arrested during the terror siege on Mumbai in November 2008, will not affect any future talks between New Delhi and Islamabad, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said.Qureshi clarified that the Mumbai special anti-terror court's judgment against Kasab will not hinder the proposed talks between the foreign ministers of the two neighbouring countries.

Pak changes mind, says it never wanted Kasab

Pak changes mind, says it never wanted Kasab

Rediff.com7 May 2010

In yet another flip-flop, Pakistan has denied asking India to handover the lone November 2008 Mumbai attacker Ajmal Amir Kasab to it.

CST celebrates Kasab's sentence with sweets

CST celebrates Kasab's sentence with sweets

Rediff.com6 May 2010

At Mumbai's iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus station, where Abu Ismail and Ajmal Kasab had gunned down scores of innocent commuters on the night of November 26, 2008, people burst crackers and distributed sweets, after the latter was awarded the death sentence by a special anti-terror court on Thursday. One man in particular, NGO worker Pradeep Bhavnani, initiated the celebration. He had visited the Siddhivinayak temple earlier in the day to pray.

Don't regret killing Taseer, says indicted Qadri

Don't regret killing Taseer, says indicted Qadri

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

A Pakistani police guard said he had no regrets for gunning down Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer, calling him an "apostate", as an anti-terrorism court indicted him for the assassination. Mumtaz Qadri, 26, who has already admitted gunning down Taseer outside a restaurant in Islamabad on January 4, was indicted on a murder charge during in-camera proceedings at Adiala Jail in the garrison city of Rawalpindi, his lawyers said.

Pak seeks Red Corner notices against Kasab, Ansari

Pak seeks Red Corner notices against Kasab, Ansari

Rediff.com3 Apr 2010

In a new twist in the Mumbai terror attack case, Pakistan approached the Interpol on Saturday seeking Red Corner notices for arresting Ajmal Kasab and Fahim Ansari, currently undergoing trial in India.

DRDO espionage case: ATS makes woman Pakistani agent co-accused

DRDO espionage case: ATS makes woman Pakistani agent co-accused

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Sources said the woman operated under the name of Zara Dasgupta and was in touch with Kurulkar.

Cops reveal: What Parliament breach accused wanted to do

Cops reveal: What Parliament breach accused wanted to do

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The Delhi Police probing the Parliament security beach case for more than 40 days on Tuesday said the six accused were 'self-funded and self-motivated' to do 'something big' for fame.

Masood Azhar's 3 nephews killed on entering India

Masood Azhar's 3 nephews killed on entering India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

He said the situation was made difficult for the terrorist organisations as a result Jaish chief Maulana Masood Azhar sent his nephews to carry out terror activities.

2 Pak witnesses grilled in 26/11 trial court

2 Pak witnesses grilled in 26/11 trial court

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Two crucial witnesses in the Mumbai attacks trial, including an electoral officer who gave evidence about the Pakistani origin of one of the Laskar-e-Tayiba terrorists involved in the assault on India's financial hub, have been cross-examined in an anti-terrorism court.

Pak govt fails to challenge Lakhvi's bail order

Pak govt fails to challenge Lakhvi's bail order

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Pakistan government on Tuesday again failed to file a plea challenging the bail to Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, the key planner of 2008 Mumbai attacks, on the last working day for courts ahead of a two-week winter break, citing that the judge has not released the copy of the order.

Kashmir is Pakistan's jugular vein: JuD chief

Kashmir is Pakistan's jugular vein: JuD chief

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

Lashkar-e-Tayiba operations chief Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and six others, being tried in an anti-terror court for their involvement in the Mumbai attacks, were arrested by the Pakistani authorities with the 'sole purpose of pleasing' India, Jamat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Mohammed Saeed has claimed."The truth is that the (Pakistan) government arrested various leaders who endorse Jihad in Kashmir and did so for the sole purpose of pleasing India," he said.

NIA books designated terrorist Pannun, SFJ for threats to Air India flyers

NIA books designated terrorist Pannun, SFJ for threats to Air India flyers

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Pannun, the self-proclaimed general counsel of "unlawful association" SFJ, released the video messages on social media platforms on November 4.

Sudha Bharadwaj to be released, court sets tough bail conditions

Sudha Bharadwaj to be released, court sets tough bail conditions

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The court also asked her not to indulge in any activity 'similar to the activities on the basis' of which a first information report (FIR) has been registered against her for offences under the Indian Penal Code and the UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act).

Pak repeats same old story, adjourns 26/11 trial

Pak repeats same old story, adjourns 26/11 trial

Rediff.com3 Oct 2009

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Saturday adjourned for a week the trial of seven suspects, including Lashkar-e-Tayiba's operations chief Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, in connection with the terror attack on Mumbai. The judge, conducting the trial within the high-security Adiala Jail in the garrison city of Rawalpindi, has imposed strict gag orders. However, sources said the hearing was again adjourned on Saturday for a week. But the reason for putting off the trial was not known.

Pak's tactic won't affect Kasab's trial: Experts

Pak's tactic won't affect Kasab's trial: Experts

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Pakistan has sought the Interpol's help to get custody of Ajmal Kasab, the lone terrorist arrested during the terror siege on Mumbai in November, 2008, and his associate and fellow Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative Fahim Ansari. Kasab and Ansari are being tried by a special anti-terror court in Mumbai for their role in planning and carrying out the 26/11 attack. The prosecution and defence lawyers have already presented their final arguments.

Pakistan sends 3 PIA Fokker hijackers to the gallows

Pakistan sends 3 PIA Fokker hijackers to the gallows

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Pakistan has reportedly executed three death-row prisoners, convicted for the 1998 hijacking of a Pakistan International Airlines Fokker.

'Give exemplary punishment to 26/11 perpetrators'

'Give exemplary punishment to 26/11 perpetrators'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2009

India on Saturday said it wishes to see that 'exemplary punishment' is given to the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, who have been charge-sheeted in a Pakistani anti-terror court.

Pakistan: 26/11 trial adjourned till Oct 31

Pakistan: 26/11 trial adjourned till Oct 31

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

The new Pakistani judge, hearing the Mumbai terror attacks case, on Monday adjourned till October 31 the trial of the seven suspects, including Lashker-e-Tayiba operative Zakiur Lakhvi.Judge Malik Muhammad Akram Awan of the anti-terror court, who was appointed last week to conduct the in-camera trial, began hearing the case today morning at the high-security Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi.Awan replaced Judge Baqir Ali Rana, who had requested to be taken off the case.

Malegaon blast: Another witness turns hostile, 32 so far

Malegaon blast: Another witness turns hostile, 32 so far

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The witness, who worked at a hotel in Madhya Pradesh's Indore, had in his statement to the Anti-Terrorism Squad claimed that he had booked rooms for the accused in the case.

Pakistan to probe Benazir's murder again

Pakistan to probe Benazir's murder again

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

More than a year and half after she was assassinated, the Pakistan government today set up a fresh probe into the killing of former premier Benazir Bhutto.

'On 26/11, my son got bullet for a glass of water'

'On 26/11, my son got bullet for a glass of water'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

"Why has Kasab been kept alive? He should not be shown any mercy and hanged without delay," says an angry Jamuna as she waits for justice to be done to her family five days from now when the anti-terror court is to pronounce its verdict in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case.

Explain Hafiz Saeed's detention: Pak court to government

Explain Hafiz Saeed's detention: Pak court to government

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

A Pakistani court has asked the Punjab government to explain under what authority it has detained Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Saeed "without a trial".

No high-handedness in Manipur, say CBI, NIA

No high-handedness in Manipur, say CBI, NIA

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

The NIA and CBI officials working in Imphal in an ethnically charged environment have been facing the daunting task of completing investigations in various cases, including those related to attacks on Army personnel in 2015, the probe agencies said.

'Sharif's 26/11 statement grossly misinterpreted'

'Sharif's 26/11 statement grossly misinterpreted'

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Sharif in an interview had appeared to admit that terrorists sent by Pakistan were responsible for the 26/11 attacks.

NewClick editor, HR head sent to jail for 10 days

NewClick editor, HR head sent to jail for 10 days

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

A Delhi court on Tuesday sent to 10-day judicial custody NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and human resources department head Amit Chakravarty, arrested in a case lodged under anti-terror law UAPA over allegations that the news portal received money to spread pro-China propaganda.

Roshan Khan's family in a state of shock

Roshan Khan's family in a state of shock

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

"The material produced by the prosecution in court could not even damage a small door," says Farida, withholding her tears even as she maintains that the Spanish court has been "very unfair" to her husband.

'Pakistan admitted Fahim's passport is genuine'

'Pakistan admitted Fahim's passport is genuine'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

The Pakistan government has admitted to India that the passport obtained by 26/11 accused Fahim Ansari in a fake name was genuine but issued on the strength of bogus documents given by him, a senior official of the external affairs ministry said today.

SC seeks Centre's response on new anti-terror law

SC seeks Centre's response on new anti-terror law

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

The bill for amendments to the UAPA was passed by Parliament on August 2 and it received the President's assent on August 9. The amended Act allows the Centre to designate individuals as terrorists and seize their properties.

Key Pakistani witness quizzed in Mumbai attacks trial

Key Pakistani witness quizzed in Mumbai attacks trial

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Karachi-based port worker, who had seen 10 lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists leaving in a boat hours before the brazen Mumbai terror attacks of 2008, was cross-examined in a Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Wednesday.

Gujarat's anti-terror bill rejected again; President Pranab third to turn it down

Gujarat's anti-terror bill rejected again; President Pranab third to turn it down

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

The Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Bill, 2015, which has been hanging fire since Narendra Modi, as Gujarat chief minister first introduced it in 2003, was returned by the president to the home ministry.

Pak court declares Musharraf fugitive, jails 2 officers in Bhutto murder case

Pak court declares Musharraf fugitive, jails 2 officers in Bhutto murder case

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Bhutto, the Pakistan Peoples Party chief and a two-time prime minister, was killed along with more than 20 people in a gun and bomb attack in Rawalpindi's Liaquat Bagh during an election campaign rally on December 27, 2007. She was 54.

NIA seeks death for JKLF chief Yasin Malik

NIA seeks death for JKLF chief Yasin Malik

Rediff.com26 May 2023

On May 24, 2022, a trial court in the national capital had awarded life imprisonment to Malik, the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief, after holding him guilty of various offences under the stringent anti-terror law-Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)-- and the Indian Penal Code.