News for 'capital punishment'

Vet rape-murder: Court to hear cops plea today

Vet rape-murder: Court to hear cops plea today

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The official said they would complete the probe in a time-bound manner.

'Crypto is serious threat to financial stability'

'Crypto is serious threat to financial stability'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

'To the believers of crypto regulations, I have only one question to ask, how will you regulate it?'

Nirbhaya convict files mercy plea before President

Nirbhaya convict files mercy plea before President

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

A curative petition is the last and final judicial remedy available to a person convicted by courts of law.

SC seeks Delhi police's chargesheet in hate speeches case, to hear matter in April

SC seeks Delhi police's chargesheet in hate speeches case, to hear matter in April

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday took note of the submission of the Delhi police that the probe in a case of hate speeches made at religious assemblies in the national capital in 2021 was at an advanced stage, and asked them to place on record the charge sheet to be filed in the matter.

Bihar's 1-day verdict judge moves SC against suspension

Bihar's 1-day verdict judge moves SC against suspension

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

A bench of Justices UU Lalit and SR Bhat issued notices, including to the state of Bihar, on the plea filed by Shashi Kant Rai, an additional district and sessions judge in Araria.

'The accused will now feel the pain of our families'

'The accused will now feel the pain of our families'

Rediff.com5 May 2016

'They will be in prison all their life and they will understand what suffering means to Reuben's and Keenan's families.'

Pak Supreme Court dismisses petition against death penalty

Pak Supreme Court dismisses petition against death penalty

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Pakistan's Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking abolition of the death penalty saying that the "right to life and liberty is not absolute" in the constitution.

Anarchy In Manipur: Modi Missing Big Picture

Anarchy In Manipur: Modi Missing Big Picture

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Unless the anarchy in Manipur is brought under control quickly, we are sowing the seeds of a flare up in the entire North East and the end of our dream of checking China in South East Asia, warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Violent protests continue in Manipur over killing of youths

Violent protests continue in Manipur over killing of youths

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Protest rallies erupted in Imphal with thousands of students marching towards the centre of the city, sloganeering against the kidnapping and killing of two youths for the second consecutive day on Wednesday.

Kopardi rape case: Court convicts three men, sentencing on November 22

Kopardi rape case: Court convicts three men, sentencing on November 22

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

The incident had triggered widespread protests from the Maratha community with marches being held across the state.

Woman vet rape and murder: 3 cops suspended for delay in filing FIR

Woman vet rape and murder: 3 cops suspended for delay in filing FIR

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

He said a detailed enquiry was conducted following which a sub-inspector and two constables were suspended on Saturday.

No decision today on Delhi 2012 rapists' appeal against death penalty

No decision today on Delhi 2012 rapists' appeal against death penalty

Rediff.com4 May 2018

The apex court had on May 5, 2017 upheld the verdict of the Delhi high court and the trial court awarding capital punishment to four convicts - Mukesh, 29, Pawan Gupta, 22, Vinay Sharma, 23, and Akshay Kumar Singh, 31, -- in the sensational December 2012 case that related to gang rape and murder of a 23-year-old paramedic student in Delhi.

Review: Purampokku... is a compelling political thriller

Review: Purampokku... is a compelling political thriller

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The film is an honest and compelling political thriller that debates the arbitrary nature of capital punishment against the backdrop of a communist revolution.

Kerala court orders Latvian woman's killers to stay in jail for rest of life

Kerala court orders Latvian woman's killers to stay in jail for rest of life

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

The verdict was welcomed by the victim's sister who told a TV channel that she would like to thank the Sessions Judge "for pronouncing a fair judgement".

When Should Rahul Embark On BJY 2.0?

When Should Rahul Embark On BJY 2.0?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Should he begin the yatra from Gujarat's Porbandar, the birthplace of the Mahatma, on October 2, and skip campaigning for the five assembly polls?

Beant Singh's assassination: Jagtar Singh Tara gets life imprisonment

Beant Singh's assassination: Jagtar Singh Tara gets life imprisonment

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

On August 31, 1995, then chief minister Beant Singh was killed in an explosion outside the Civil Secretariat in Chandigarh.

CWG 2026: What's next after host Victoria pulled out?

CWG 2026: What's next after host Victoria pulled out?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Australia's state of Victoria has withdrawn as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, placing the future of the quadrennial multi-sport event in doubt

Jigisha murder case: Convict challenges death sentence

Jigisha murder case: Convict challenges death sentence

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

'The court has awarded me the capital punishment by wrongly holding that the case falls in the category of rarest of rare.'

Haryana passes bill allowing those guilty of raping children be hanged

Haryana passes bill allowing those guilty of raping children be hanged

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

After Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, Haryana has become the third state where the assembly has approved the provision of capital punishment for such sexual offenders, the House was informed.

Thousands join protesting wrestlers in march to India Gate

Thousands join protesting wrestlers in march to India Gate

Rediff.com23 May 2023

'The khaps have taken a decision that on May 28, a mahapanchayat will be held under the leadership of women and youth near the new Parliament building. We've taken the decision because this is a fight for the integrity and respect of the womenfolk.'

IPL PHOTOS: SunRisers Hyderabad beat DC by 9 runs

IPL PHOTOS: SunRisers Hyderabad beat DC by 9 runs

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Delhi Capitals and SunRisers Hyderabad in Delhi on Saturday.

SC likely to decide on pleas for review of death penalty in Dec 16 case today

SC likely to decide on pleas for review of death penalty in Dec 16 case today

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and justices R Banumathi and Ashok Bhushan is expected to deliver its judgment on the pleas of Mukesh, 29, Pawan Gupta, 22, and Vinay Sharma, 23.

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.

Bill on partial ban on liquor in Bihar passed

Bill on partial ban on liquor in Bihar passed

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

A bill providing for up to capital punishment to those manufacturing or trading illicit liquor in the event of hooch tragedy was on Wednesday unanimously passed by both Bihar legislature which also adopted a resolution unanimously that its members will not consume liquor.

Anti-Sikh riots: Delhi court summons Jagdish Tytler on Aug 5

Anti-Sikh riots: Delhi court summons Jagdish Tytler on Aug 5

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

The CMM noted the prosecutor, citing eyewitnesses, said Tytler was leading and inciting the mob carrying deadly weapons which committed the alleged offences.

What Is Your 2024 Game Plan, Modiji?

What Is Your 2024 Game Plan, Modiji?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

By keeping the Sanatana Dharma row alive and adding the Ayodhya temple consecration scheduled for January 22 and adding the free darshan promise from four polled states to the entire country, the BJP may have a self-fulfilling concoction, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Peeing incident: Revoke action against colleagues, says AI cabin crew body

Peeing incident: Revoke action against colleagues, says AI cabin crew body

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Earlier this month, Air India issued show cause notices to the Pilot-in-Command and four crew members of the flight and derostered them pending investigation.

Dera chief gets lifer for journalist's murder

Dera chief gets lifer for journalist's murder

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The Dera Sacha Sauda chief and the three others convicted last Friday in the case appeared before the court through video conferencing.

Hardik's honesty wins hearts after GT's victory

Hardik's honesty wins hearts after GT's victory

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Made judgement error against Delhi Capitals, admits Hardik Pandya

Why is AAP not made accused in excise case as beneficiary, SC asks ED

Why is AAP not made accused in excise case as beneficiary, SC asks ED

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to explain why the political party (Aam Aadmi Party) which was allegedly the beneficiary of the Delhi Excise Policy 'scam', has not been made an accused in the money laundering case.

Texas man convicted for killing first turbaned Sikh police officer

Texas man convicted for killing first turbaned Sikh police officer

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

A man, who was found guilty of capital murder for gunning down Deputy Sandeep Dahliwal, the first turbaned Indian-American Sikh police officer in the United States state of Texas in 2019, has been convicted by a court in Houston.

Russians will be winning 'medals of blood' if allowed in Olympics

Russians will be winning 'medals of blood' if allowed in Olympics

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk urged the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to ban Russia from the Olympic Games

Pakistan executes 4 convicts; 59 executed since death penalty revival

Pakistan executes 4 convicts; 59 executed since death penalty revival

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Pakistan hanged four convicts on Wedesnday, 59 executed since death penalty revival.

NIA court awards death to 7 ISIS operatives for bombing Bhopal-Ujjain train

NIA court awards death to 7 ISIS operatives for bombing Bhopal-Ujjain train

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Pronouncing the sentence, Judge V S Tripathi observed that the case fell in the rarest of rare category and as such the convicts were entitled to the severest punishment.

2002-03 Mumbai blasts: Lifer for 3, 10-yr jail for others

2002-03 Mumbai blasts: Lifer for 3, 10-yr jail for others

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Accused Wahid Ansari and Farhan Khot were also awarded life imprisonment in the 2002-2003 bomb blasts case.

After Twitter, child rights body demands action against Rahul's Instagram a/c

After Twitter, child rights body demands action against Rahul's Instagram a/c

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The NCPCR asked Facebook for taking appropriate action against the Instagram profile of Gandhi over violation of provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, and the Indian Penal Code, and demanded the removal of the video from the platform.

Probe into hate speeches mostly over, report to be filed soon: Delhi police to SC

Probe into hate speeches mostly over, report to be filed soon: Delhi police to SC

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The hate speech case is related to a Hindu Yuva Vahini event organised in Delhi under the leadership of Suresh Chavhanke, the editor of 'Sudarshan News', in December 2021.

Unnao victim's family performs last rites after talks

Unnao victim's family performs last rites after talks

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

Her sister said the last rites would be performed only in the presence of CM Adityanath.

Child rights body notice on Rahul's photo of Dalit girl's family

Child rights body notice on Rahul's photo of Dalit girl's family

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Gandhi on Wednesday met the family of the nine-year-old girl and asserted that he is with them on the path to justice and "will not back down even an inch".

Gulberg society case: Quantum of sentence likely on Monday

Gulberg society case: Quantum of sentence likely on Monday

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

The prosecution is likely to seek capital punishment for the 11 convicted who were charged with murder, while the lawyer of victims may seek life imprisonment for them.