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Chargesheet in Darshan Solanki's suicide blames fellow student Arman Khatri

Chargesheet in Darshan Solanki's suicide blames fellow student Arman Khatri

Rediff.com30 May 2023

A chargesheet filed by the Mumbai police in connection with the alleged suicide of Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) student Darshan Solanki stated that he had sought help from someone for improving his academic performance and also mentioned depression.

Mumbai court rejects discharge plea in JJ Hospital shootout case

Mumbai court rejects discharge plea in JJ Hospital shootout case

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

A special MCOCA court in Mumbai has rejected the discharge plea of an accused in the 1992 JJ Hospital shootout case, citing sufficient evidence of involvement in the crime.

3rd chargesheet filed in J&K fake kills case

3rd chargesheet filed in J&K fake kills case

Rediff.com18 Apr 2007

This is the third chargesheet in the infamous fake encounters racket, which came to light earlier this year.

Robert Vadra received Rs 58 cr as 'proceeds of crime' in land deal: ED

Robert Vadra received Rs 58 cr as 'proceeds of crime' in land deal: ED

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has alleged that Robert Vadra, husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, provided evasive responses during questioning regarding a 2008 land deal in Haryana. The ED claims Vadra placed blame on deceased associates and exerted undue influence on government officials.

Mumbai police file chargesheet against Param Bir

Mumbai police file chargesheet against Param Bir

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

This is a first chargesheet against Singh, who is facing multiple cases of extortion.

SC seeks details of cases against men giving triple talaq

SC seeks details of cases against men giving triple talaq

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Instant 'triple talaq', also known as 'talaq-e-biddat', is an instant divorce whereby a Muslim man can legally divorce his wife by pronouncing 'talaq' three times in one go.

NIA files chargesheet against former J-K DSP

NIA files chargesheet against former J-K DSP

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The 3,064-page chargesheet, filed in a Jammu court under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and various sections of the Indian Penal Code, names self-styled commander of the Hizbul Mujahideen terror group Syed Naveed Mushtaq alias Naveed Babu and his alleged network of aides.

Politicians, builders named in Baba Siddique murder case

Politicians, builders named in Baba Siddique murder case

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Former MLA Zeeshan Siddique has named several builders and politicians in his statement to police, alleging their involvement in the murder of his father and NCP leader Baba Siddique. Zeeshan claims that developers were in frequent contact with his father regarding redevelopment projects and that one builder used abusive language towards his father during a meeting. He also alleges a false case was registered against him for opposing a redevelopment project. This information is part of a 4,500-page chargesheet filed by police in connection with Baba Siddique's murder.

VVIP chopper scam case: Christian Michel gets bail

VVIP chopper scam case: Christian Michel gets bail

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The Supreme Court has granted bail to alleged middleman Christian Michel James in the purported Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland case. James had been in custody for six years while the investigation was ongoing. The alleged scam relates to the purchase of 12 VVIP helicopters from AgustaWestland. James, a British national, was extradited from Dubai in December 2018.

Arms factory case: Chargesheet filed against 5 IM men

Arms factory case: Chargesheet filed against 5 IM men

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

The Delhi Police on Friday filed a charge sheet in a court against suspected top Indian Mujahideen operatives Tehsin Akhtar, Zia-Ur-Rahman and three others for allegedly setting up an illegal arms factory in the national capital from where a huge quantity of arms and ammunition were recovered.

Chargesheet filed against 17 alleged Al Qaeda offshoot members

Chargesheet filed against 17 alleged Al Qaeda offshoot members

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The Delhi police on Friday charge-sheeted 17 accused, 12 of whom are absconding, for allegedly conspiring, recruiting Indian youths and establishing a base of terror outfit Al-Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent.

No foul play in Zubeen Garg's death: Singapore Police

No foul play in Zubeen Garg's death: Singapore Police

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has issued an official statement addressing ongoing speculation surrounding the death of Indian singer and composer Zubeen Garg, stating that preliminary investigations do not indicate foul play. The statement comes amid rising public concern and misinformation spreading online regarding the circumstances of the singer's death last month.

SC refuses to examine Chhattisgarh ex-CM Baghel's plea on PMLA provision

SC refuses to examine Chhattisgarh ex-CM Baghel's plea on PMLA provision

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court declined to examine a plea challenging a PMLA provision, stating the issue lies in the law's abuse, not the law itself. The court allowed the petitioner to approach the High Court if procedures weren't followed.

Guj fake encounter: Chargesheet to be filed in spl court

Guj fake encounter: Chargesheet to be filed in spl court

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

The Gujarat high court on Tuesday held that the special CBI court is competent to take cognisance of the chargesheet filed by the investigating agency in the fake encounter case of Tulsi Prajapati.

Lawrence Bishnoi: From college brawl to terror nexus

Lawrence Bishnoi: From college brawl to terror nexus

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

A profile of incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, detailing his criminal history, terror links, and Canada's recent designation of his gang as a terrorist entity.

NIA charges 2 HuT men for plotting to establish Islamic caliphate in India

NIA charges 2 HuT men for plotting to establish Islamic caliphate in India

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charged two men for allegedly conspiring to establish an Islamic caliphate in India, besides spreading terror in Tamil Nadu and neighboring states. The accused, Abdul Rehman and Mujibur Rehman, were allegedly involved in recruiting "Daris/students" to "secret classes" of the Hizb ut Tahrir (HuT) terror organization. They are accused of conspiring and preparing to undertake terrorist acts to promote the HuT ideology in Tamil Nadu and other places.

Faridabad cow vigilantes charged with mob lynching

Faridabad cow vigilantes charged with mob lynching

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Five cow vigilantes in Faridabad have been charged with mob lynching in the death of a student who they mistook for a cattle smuggler. The Faridabad police filed a 600-page chargesheet against the accused, including statements from 30 witnesses. The chargesheet includes sections for murder, criminal conspiracy, and intentionally concealing evidence.

Saif stabbing accused files bail plea, claims case fabricated against him

Saif stabbing accused files bail plea, claims case fabricated against him

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

The Bangladeshi national arrested for allegedly stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan after breaking into his Bandra house this January has moved a court in Mumbai for bail claiming he has been implicated in the case.

If ED has fundamental rights, think about people's rights too: SC

If ED has fundamental rights, think about people's rights too: SC

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The Supreme Court of India has criticized the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for focusing solely on its own fundamental rights while pursuing a money laundering case related to the Nagrik Apurti Nigam (NAN) scam in Chhattisgarh. The court questioned the agency's attempt to transfer the case to New Delhi, noting that the agency's petition under Article 32 of the Constitution is typically reserved for individuals seeking redressal for fundamental rights violations.

HC stays trial proceedings against Chidambaram in ED case

HC stays trial proceedings against Chidambaram in ED case

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

The Delhi high court on Wednesday stayed the trial court proceedings against senior Congress leader P Chidambaram in the Aircel-Maxis case lodged by the Enforcement Directorate.

Revealed: Who advised Lalu to make Rabri CM in his place

Revealed: Who advised Lalu to make Rabri CM in his place

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

An excerpt from a new book reveals the behind-the-scenes story of how Rabri Devi unexpectedly became the Chief Minister of Bihar in 1997, replacing Lalu Prasad Yadav.

SC cancels bail granted to Dheeraj Wadhawan in loan scam case, directs him to surrender in 2 weeks

SC cancels bail granted to Dheeraj Wadhawan in loan scam case, directs him to surrender in 2 weeks

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court on Tuesday cancelled bail granted to former DHFL promoter Dheeraj Wadhawan in the multi-crore bank loan scam case. A bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and Satish Chandra Sharma passed the order after perusing the report filed by a medical board and directed Wadhawan to surrender within two weeks.

Tahawwur Rana's judicial custody extended till Aug 13

Tahawwur Rana's judicial custody extended till Aug 13

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

A Delhi court extended the judicial custody of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, until August 13. The order was passed after Rana was produced via video conference. Rana is associated with David Coleman Headley. NIA has filed a supplementary chargesheet against Rana.

Vyapam case: CBI files chargesheet against 592 accused

Vyapam case: CBI files chargesheet against 592 accused

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

The chargesheet was filed in a special CBI court in Bhopal in the case of Pre-Medical Test conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board or Vyapam in 2012.

TRP scam: Mumbai Police names Arnab Goswami as accused in 2nd chargesheet

TRP scam: Mumbai Police names Arnab Goswami as accused in 2nd chargesheet

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The alleged fake TRP scam came to light in October last year when the rating agency Broadcast Audience Research Council filed a complaint through Hansa Research Group, alleging that certain television channels were rigging TRP numbers.

Benazir murder chargesheet absolves Musharraf

Benazir murder chargesheet absolves Musharraf

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Former premier Benazir Bhutto was assassinated by Taliban, a chargesheet filed by Pakistani investigators to an anti-terrorism court has said, while giving clean chit to former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf of any involvement in the case.

Can't act as an agent or mouthpiece of police: Delhi court

Can't act as an agent or mouthpiece of police: Delhi court

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The court cannot act as an agent or mouthpiece of the police, and it is under solemn obligation to independently apply its mind to the chargesheet, without borrowing the opinion of the IO.

Karad told aides to eliminate anyone who comes in their way: Police

Karad told aides to eliminate anyone who comes in their way: Police

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Walmik Karad, a close aide of Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde, has been charged with ordering the murder of sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh, who allegedly opposed Karad's extortion bid targeting a wind energy company. According to a chargesheet filed by the state Crime Investigation Department (CID), Karad allegedly asked his associates to "eliminate" anyone who interfered with their extortion attempt. Deshmukh was abducted, tortured, and murdered in December 2024 after he attempted to stop the extortion bid. Karad and several others have been charged with murder, extortion, and organized crime.

Court orders 'immediate release' of AAP's Amanatullah Khan

Court orders 'immediate release' of AAP's Amanatullah Khan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

A court in New Delhi on Thursday refused to take cognisance of a chargesheet filed against Aam Aadmi Party MLA Amanatullah Khan in a money laundering case related to alleged irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board and ordered his 'immediate release', saying his further incarceration in the matter would be 'illegal'.

Prima facie case against Sonia, Rahul made out: ED to court

Prima facie case against Sonia, Rahul made out: ED to court

Rediff.com21 May 2025

The ED made the submission before special judge Vishal Gogne during the opening submissions on whether to take cognisance of the matter.

Mumbai gang rape: Police files 600-page chargesheet against 5 accused

Mumbai gang rape: Police files 600-page chargesheet against 5 accused

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

The Mumbai police on Thursday filed a chargesheet against four accused in last month's gang rape of a 23-year-old photojournalist.

Agustawestland case: Christian Michel alleges poisoning attempts in Tihar

Agustawestland case: Christian Michel alleges poisoning attempts in Tihar

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Christian Michel James, an alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland case, has claimed that attempts were made to poison him inside Tihar Jail. A Delhi court has sought a response from the prison authorities on his plea. The court has also directed that James be taken to AIIMS on April 7 for a check-up. James was extradited from Dubai in 2018 and has been in custody since then. He has been granted bail in the ED and CBI cases against him but has refused to accept bail citing security concerns. He has also alleged that he was subjected to an incident at AIIMS, the details of which he is willing to share with the court in private. The court has ordered James to furnish a personal bond and surety of Rs 10 lakh in both cases and surrender his passport. The CBI chargesheet claims an estimated loss of 398.21 million euros (about Rs 2,666 crore) to the exchequer due to the deal for the supply of VVIP choppers. The ED chargesheet filed against James alleged he received 30 million euros (about Rs 225 crore) from AgustaWestland.

Former principal of RG Kar medical college gets bail

Former principal of RG Kar medical college gets bail

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

The Sealdah court on Friday granted bail to former officer-in-charge of Tala police station Abhijit Mondal and R G Kar Medical College and Hospital ex-principal Sandip Ghosh in the rape and murder case of an on-duty doctor.

No SC lifeline for Jacqueline in money-laundering case

No SC lifeline for Jacqueline in money-laundering case

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court refused to interfere with an order dismissing Jacqueline Fernandez's plea to quash an ECIR in a Rs 200 crore money laundering case involving Sukesh Chandrasekhar.

Munnabhai should remain in jail: SC in exam proxy case

Munnabhai should remain in jail: SC in exam proxy case

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court criticizes an accused in a CTET proxy exam case, referencing the movie 'Munna Bhai MBBS' and emphasizing the damage to the public examination system. The court seeks a response from Uttar Pradesh regarding the denial of bail to the petitioner.

Porsche crash: Teen's parents named in 900-page chargesheet

Porsche crash: Teen's parents named in 900-page chargesheet

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

The 900-page chargesheet, submitted on Thursday in a sessions court, has excluded the 17-year-old boy, whose case is being handled separately by the Juvenile Justice Board.

Malegaon blast chargesheet: NIA contradicts CBI, ATS

Malegaon blast chargesheet: NIA contradicts CBI, ATS

Rediff.com24 May 2013

The National Investigation Agency has contradicted findings of the Anti Terrorism Squad and the Central Bureau of Investigation in its chargesheet filed Wednesday in the Malegoan blast case of 2006.

Cong holds protest against ED action Sonia, Rahul in National Herald Case

Cong holds protest against ED action Sonia, Rahul in National Herald Case

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday said it had filed a chargesheet on April 9 in a money laundering case related to the National Herald newspaper. Apart from Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, the chargesheet also names senior Congress leaders Sam Pitroda and Suman Dubey as co-accused.

ED quizzes Sonu Sood for 7 hrs in 1xBet money laundering case

ED quizzes Sonu Sood for 7 hrs in 1xBet money laundering case

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Actor Sonu Sood was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money-laundering case linked to the online betting app 1xBet. The investigation involves several celebrities and focuses on alleged tax evasion and the duping of individuals.

'No Covid violation': HC drops charges in Tablighi Jamaat case

'No Covid violation': HC drops charges in Tablighi Jamaat case

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

The Delhi High Court has dropped charges against 70 Indian nationals accused of housing foreign attendees of Tablighi Jamaat congregation in March 2020 allegedly in violation of COVID-19 norms, citing lack of evidence.