News for 'code-of-criminal-procedure'

Govt considering ordinance route to overturn SC/ST act verdict

Govt considering ordinance route to overturn SC/ST act verdict

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

Sources say promulgating an ordinance to restore the original provisions would help calm tempers.

SC extends deadline for Babri verdict till Sept 30

SC extends deadline for Babri verdict till Sept 30

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

The top court, which had earlier fixed August 31 as the deadline for completion of proceedings including pronouncement of the verdict, took note of the report filed by special judge S K Yadav in the high-profile case.

13 charged over deadly garment factory fire in Bangladesh

13 charged over deadly garment factory fire in Bangladesh

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

Thirteen people, including the owners of a garment manufacturing unit, were on Sunday charged with culpable homicide for the death of 112 people in Bangladesh's deadliest factory fire.

LPU asked to explain breach of lockdown orders

LPU asked to explain breach of lockdown orders

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

The state government issued the notice to the Phagwara-based LPU attitude as 'extremely callous and irresponsible' in handling the case of a 21-year-old, corona-positive woman hosteller and keeping itself open, and sought its explanation over the breach of lockdown orders.

Raj Thackeray grilled by ED in money laundering case

Raj Thackeray grilled by ED in money laundering case

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The ED has summoned Raj in a case pertaining to alleged irregularities related to Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services loan to Kohinoor CTNL.

Sheena case: Govt working to tie loose ends over Maria's role

Sheena case: Govt working to tie loose ends over Maria's role

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Two days after he was shunted from the post of Mumbai Police Commissioner, Rakesh Maria's supervisory role in the Sheena Bora murder case remained clouded in uncertainty and the Maharashtra government was working on legal procedures to soon give him statutory powers.

Relief for Amit Shah, as UP court rejects chargesheet

Relief for Amit Shah, as UP court rejects chargesheet

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

In an embarrassment to the Uttar Pradesh police, a court on Thursday refused to take cognisance of the chargesheet against Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah in connection with the alleged hate speech made by him and returned it to the police.

'I was imprisoned in the phansi yard'

'I was imprisoned in the phansi yard'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'I was told to go to the next room and strip -- that's when it really hits you for the first time... that you are a criminal and you are being treated like one.' 'It comes as a shock when, instead of your name, you hear, "Yeh naya Maowadi aaya hai (A new Maoist has arrived)".'

Gujjar stir turns violent, shots fired, police vehicles torched

Gujjar stir turns violent, shots fired, police vehicles torched

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

The SP said the protesters also pelted stones, injuring four jawans, adding that police had to lob tear gas shells to disperse the crowd.

SC reserves verdict on appeals in December 16 gang rape case

SC reserves verdict on appeals in December 16 gang rape case

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

A three-judge bench headed by Justice Dipak Misra asked the parties concerned to file their written submissions within a week.

Yogi Adityanath barred from entering Allahabad

Yogi Adityanath barred from entering Allahabad

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

After an invitation to him to attend an Allahabad university function stoked controversy, Aditynath has been 'advised' against entering the district and may face 'legal action' if he does not comply.

Unnao rape: Sengar gets life in jail, fined Rs 25L

Unnao rape: Sengar gets life in jail, fined Rs 25L

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

The court also directed the CBI to continue assessing threat perception to the life and security of the survivor and her family members every three months.

Judge: Knew Tolstoy's 'War and Peace' was classic

Judge: Knew Tolstoy's 'War and Peace' was classic

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Yug Chaudhary, counsel for co-accused Sudha Bahrdwaj, then told the court that the War and Peace that the court had referred to on Wednesday was a collection of essays edited by one Biswajit Roy, and was titled War and Peace in Junglemahal: People, State and Maoists.

Ram Navami clash: Babul Supriyo barred from visiting troubled areas

Ram Navami clash: Babul Supriyo barred from visiting troubled areas

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

However, no fresh incident of violence was reported from the area since Wednesday night, the police said adding that the situation was 'under control'.

Veteran Ganga activist G D Agarwal dies after fasting for 111 days

Veteran Ganga activist G D Agarwal dies after fasting for 111 days

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Agarwal was admitted to hospital on Wednesday after he even gave up drinking water.

Central forces deployed in Bengaluru after violence over PF

Central forces deployed in Bengaluru after violence over PF

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

The city police commissioner has promulgated prohibitory orders under Section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure in the limits of Bengaluru city till the midnight of April 22.

SC modifies order, removes buffer against immediate arrests in dowry cases

SC modifies order, removes buffer against immediate arrests in dowry cases

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

The top court said the direction to create family welfare committees in every district and the power conferred in them was 'not in accord with the statutory framework'.

Omar Abdullah's sister moves SC against his detention under PSA

Omar Abdullah's sister moves SC against his detention under PSA

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

In her plea, Sara Abdullah Pilot has said that exercise of powers by authorities under the CrPC to detain individuals, including political leaders, was 'clearly mala fide to ensure that the opposition to the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution is silenced'.

HC orders CBI probe into Tuticorin police firing

HC orders CBI probe into Tuticorin police firing

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Among the series of questions raised were how self-loading riffles found their way out of the armoury and came to be used in the firing, how snipers were perched atop vehicles and how persons came to be shot in the face and chest.

J-K won't remain Union Territory forever: Shah

J-K won't remain Union Territory forever: Shah

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Misuse of the Article 370 is the root cause of cross-border terrorism, he said.

SC to hear afresh Delhi gang rape convicts' plea on death

SC to hear afresh Delhi gang rape convicts' plea on death

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

It was submitted that section 235 of the CrPC provides that an accused, in the event of conviction, would be heard by on the question of sentencing individually before the trial judge passes the order awarding punishment.

Will Jaya still be an accused after her death?

Will Jaya still be an accused after her death?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Could Jayalalithaa remain a defendant to enable the recovery and return of the disproportionate assets in case the high court judgment is overturned?

MPs seek swift death penalty, castration in rape cases

MPs seek swift death penalty, castration in rape cases

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Responding to a discussion during Zero Hour in the Lower House, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said he was falling short of words to condemn the heinous crime.

Gaya road rage: JD-U MLC's spouse, bodyguard sent to judicial custody

Gaya road rage: JD-U MLC's spouse, bodyguard sent to judicial custody

Rediff.com9 May 2016

The two were being taken to Gaya central jail for interrogation, Magadh Zone Deputy Inspector General Saurabh Kumar said.

Activists' arrest: SC grants Maharashtra police till Dec 1 to file chargesheet

Activists' arrest: SC grants Maharashtra police till Dec 1 to file chargesheet

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Recently, the Bombay high court had set aside the lower court's order allowing extension of time to police to file its probe report against the rights activists in the violence case.

Maha govt moves SC against activist Navlakha's release from house arrest

Maha govt moves SC against activist Navlakha's release from house arrest

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The Delhi high court freed Navlakha from house arrest on Monday, five weeks after he and four other rights activists were arrested in connection with the Koregaon-Bhima violence in Maharashtra.

PHOTOS: Last 2 of Maradu high rises demolished

PHOTOS: Last 2 of Maradu high rises demolished

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Explosives, weighing totally nearly 750 kgs, were used in a controlled manner to bring down the lakeside structures in Maradu, eight months after the apex court ordered their demolition for violation of the Coastal Regulation Zone norms.

Docs' protest: IMA to go ahead with nationwide strike

Docs' protest: IMA to go ahead with nationwide strike

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

The apex medical body, IMA demanded a comprehensive central law in dealing with violence on doctors and healthcare staff, and in hospitals.

AAP to move HC against 'false' cases used to 'frame' its MLAs

AAP to move HC against 'false' cases used to 'frame' its MLAs

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Alleging that AAP MLAs are being arrested under a 'conspiracy', party's Delhi convenor Dilip Pandey said a writ petition will be filed in the Delhi high court with a compilation of 'false' cases slapped against them.

Madras HC rejects Rajiv Gandhi killer's plea for premature release

Madras HC rejects Rajiv Gandhi killer's plea for premature release

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Nalini had submitted that she had spent 25 years in jail though the legal requirement was only 20 years to be eligible for early release.

SC verdict on death of Dec 16 gang rape convicts tomorrow

SC verdict on death of Dec 16 gang rape convicts tomorrow

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The apex court had on March 27 reserved its verdict on the appeals of the four convicts.

In SC, Chidambaram offers to remain in CBI custody till Sept 2

In SC, Chidambaram offers to remain in CBI custody till Sept 2

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

The bench also extended the interim protection from arrest granted to Chidambaram till September 5.

Justice Karnan issues NBWs against CJI, 6 other judges

Justice Karnan issues NBWs against CJI, 6 other judges

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Justice Karnan passed a 'suo motu judicial order in the interest of the nation to protect the general public from corruption and unrest'.

SC lifts absolute ban on rallies, dharnas at Jantar Mantar

SC lifts absolute ban on rallies, dharnas at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

The apex court directed the Centre to frame guidelines on the matter.

10 concerns raised against triple talaq bill

10 concerns raised against triple talaq bill

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Women activists urged the government to withdraw the Bill from consideration in the Rajya Sabha, and review the fundamental flaws pending broad-based community consultations.

'They will throw all anti-CAA protesters out of the country'

'They will throw all anti-CAA protesters out of the country'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

'The BJP wants to communalise the anti-CAA protests.'

Doval shares a meal with Kashmiris in Shopian

Doval shares a meal with Kashmiris in Shopian

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Doval was seen eating food on a footpath outside closed shops and talking to locals.

Sedition law needs reconsideration: Law panel chief

Sedition law needs reconsideration: Law panel chief

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

"Actually it (sedition law) requires reconsideration. We do not know what is the problem, what are the difficulties. We will hear all the stakeholders, consult criminal lawyers," the former Supreme Court judge told PTI.

CBI grills Chidambaram for nearly 4 hrs in INX media case

CBI grills Chidambaram for nearly 4 hrs in INX media case

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

After coming out of CBI headquarters in New Delhi, Chidambaram said he had appeared before the CBI and the first information report did not contain any allegations against him.

Chidambaram conspired with son, says CBI charge sheet

Chidambaram conspired with son, says CBI charge sheet

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

The chargesheet names 14 accused, including the Congress leader's son Karti Chidambaram, Peter Mukherjea and Indrani Mukerjea.