News for 'court acquittal'

Why  Ansari and Sabahuddin were let off

Why Ansari and Sabahuddin were let off

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

On Monday, special public prosecutor Ujwal Nikam said that he would be recommending the state to initiate appeal against the acquittal of Fahim Ansari and Sabahuddin Ahmed before the Supreme Court.

SC to hear appeal against Salman Khan in hit-and-run case

SC to hear appeal against Salman Khan in hit-and-run case

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

In the appeal, lawyer Parmanand Katara has alleged that Salman has approached the high court in the wrong legal way.

SC allows Sanjay Dutt to travel abroad till Jan 10

SC allows Sanjay Dutt to travel abroad till Jan 10

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

The Supreme Court on Friday allowed Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, convicted in the 1993 Mumbai serial blast case, to go abroad till January 10 next year.

'Babri decision not on unexpected lines for Indian Muslims'

'Babri decision not on unexpected lines for Indian Muslims'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'We were expecting at least they would be held guilty, but instead they have gone scot-free'

Trump acquitted by US Senate in 2nd impeachment trial

Trump acquitted by US Senate in 2nd impeachment trial

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Following four days of the impeachment trial, the 100-member Senate voted to impeach Trump by 57-43 votes, 10 votes short of the two-thirds majority needed for conviction.

Graft case: Former Kerala minister gets one-yr RI

Graft case: Former Kerala minister gets one-yr RI

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

The Supreme Court on Thursday awarded one year rigorous imprisonment to former Kerala power minister and Congress leader R Balakrishnan Pillai and two others in the Idamalayar dam corruption case. A bench of justices P Sathasivam and B S Chauhan convicted the former minister while reversing the acquittal order passed by the Kerala high court. The apex court upheld the prosecution's plea that the former minister has entered into a criminal conspiracy.

Rana's plea for new trial rejected, sentencing on Dec 4

Rana's plea for new trial rejected, sentencing on Dec 4

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Judge Harry Leinenweber at the US district court for the northern district of Illinois, eastern division, in a ruling denied Rana's motions for a new trial and for a judgment of acquittal. In two different orders on June 7 and 8, Leinenweber also scheduled his sentencing for December 4. However, no sentencing has been scheduled for his co-defendant David Headley

Delhi cartoonist murder: Family to appeal

Delhi cartoonist murder: Family to appeal

Rediff.com8 Apr 2006

Hussain was abducted and later murdered by a gang of auto-snatchers on National Highway 24 in east Delhi in September 1999.

Rahul should ask who killed Sohrabuddin investigation: Jaitley

Rahul should ask who killed Sohrabuddin investigation: Jaitley

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

Jaitley in his Facebook post titled: 'Who killed the Sohrabuddin Investigation' said that those who have recently shown a belated concern for institutional independence, "should seriously introspect as to what they did to the CBI when they were in power."

On the run for 16 years, Godhra train burning accused held

On the run for 16 years, Godhra train burning accused held

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Yakub Pataliya, 63, was arrested from Godhra by a team of B Division police in the town after they received a tip-off that he was spotted in a locality on Tuesday, the official said.

Conte leaves Inter after agreeing contract termination

Conte leaves Inter after agreeing contract termination

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Real, Barca and Juve stand firm on Super League

Shivani Bhatnagar murder: SC issues notices to R K Sharma

Shivani Bhatnagar murder: SC issues notices to R K Sharma

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

The Supreme Court on Monday sought dismissed Indian Police Service officer R K Sharma's response on a Delhi police plea challenging his acquittal in the Shivani Bhatnagar murder case.

Babri demolition verdict contradicts Liberhan commission

Babri demolition verdict contradicts Liberhan commission

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

The commission had rejected the theory that it was a spontaneous act by karsevaks whereas the CBI court has ruled that there was no evidence that demolition was a conspiracy.

Ban on Sreesanth: HC issues notice to Vinod Rai panel

Ban on Sreesanth: HC issues notice to Vinod Rai panel

Rediff.com22 May 2017

The Kerala High Court, on Monday sought the Board of Control for Cricket in India's stand on a plea by cricketer Shanthakumaran Sreesanth challenging the life ban imposed upon him by the game's governing body after detection of the 2013 Indian Premier League-6 spot-fixing scandal.

26/11 judgement dents Mumbai police's credibility

26/11 judgement dents Mumbai police's credibility

Rediff.com3 May 2010

Special Court Judge Madan Lakshmandas Tahilyani stunned the Mumbai police and public prosecutor Ujawal Nikam when he acquitted two Indian nationals Fahim Ansari and Sabahuddin of all the charges in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case.

Pak continues to remain on FATF 'Grey List'

Pak continues to remain on FATF 'Grey List'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

The global agency said there are "serious deficiencies" on the part of the country in checking terror-financing and it lacks an effective system to deal with it.

Pak Taliban threatens aides of Raymond Davis

Pak Taliban threatens aides of Raymond Davis

Rediff.com20 Mar 2011

The banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan has condemned the release of Central Intelligence Agency contractor Raymond Davis under a "blood money" deal with relatives of two men he killed and threatened to target all those who aided the US in securing his acquittal in court.

Pak should not export terror to India: Chidambaram

Pak should not export terror to India: Chidambaram

Rediff.com3 May 2010

Home Minister P Chidambaram on Monday said that the conviction of Ajmal Kasab and the acquittal of two local accomplices in the Mumbai attack case shows India is governed by the rule of law but sends a message to Pakistan that it should not export terror. "The court has convicted certain accused. It also acquitted two accused. That shows the independence, fearlessness and integrity of the court," he told reporters while reacting to the judgment of a Mumbai court.

Don't release passports of Grant, Waters, says SC

Don't release passports of Grant, Waters, says SC

Rediff.com1 Aug 2008

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Mumbai police not to release passports of two British nationals, who were acquitted in a case of paedophilia recently. The apex court issued notices to Britons -- Duncan Grant and Allan Waters -- on an appeal filed by an NGO challenging their acquittal by the Bombay high court.

HC admits appeal against 2 acquitted in 26/11 case

HC admits appeal against 2 acquitted in 26/11 case

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

The Bombay High Court admitted an appeal filed by maharashtra government against the acquittal of Faheem Ansari and Sabauddin Ahmed in the 26/11 terror attack case and deferred till August 30 the hearing on confirmation of death sentence awarded to convicted terrorist Ajmal Kasab.

Jessica Lall murder: SC hears Manu Sharma's plea

Jessica Lall murder: SC hears Manu Sharma's plea

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

The Supreme Court on Tuesday commenced the hearing on an appeal filed by Manu Sharma, challenging his conviction and life sentence in the Jessica Lall murder case, with his counsel alleging the Delhi high court bench had made up its mind to hold him guilty.

Jaya verdict fallout: DMK goes into huddle to strategise plan

Jaya verdict fallout: DMK goes into huddle to strategise plan

Rediff.com12 May 2015

With the acquittal of arch rival All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief Jayalalithaa coming as a reversal for it, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam top brass on Monday went into a huddle to work on a political and legal strategy following the development.

IPL spot-fixing: Delhi HC issues notice to all accused

IPL spot-fixing: Delhi HC issues notice to all accused

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

The Delhi High Court has issued notices to all of the accused involved in the sixth edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) spot-fixing case after admitting the Delhi Police plea against their acquittal by a trial court.

Naroda Patiya case: Gujarat HC awards 10-year RI to three convicts

Naroda Patiya case: Gujarat HC awards 10-year RI to three convicts

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The three of the total 16 accused were held guilty in an order pronounced on April 20.

SC: Why are rapes happening again and again?

SC: Why are rapes happening again and again?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

The huge spurt in rape incidents across the country, including the Mumbai photo-journalist gang rape, has drawn strong concerns from the Supreme Court which said that the situation is "going from bad to worse".

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar found guilty of sodomy

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar found guilty of sodomy

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

In a unanimous decision, a three-judge panel of the Court of Appeal found 66-year-old former deputy prime minister guilty of sodomising his former aide Saiful Azlan in June, 2008.

Trump acquitted of all impeachment charges

Trump acquitted of all impeachment charges

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The Republican-majority Senate voted 52-48 to acquit him of abuse of power and 53-47 to acquit him of obstruction of Congress, thus preventing the Democratic move to overthrow him, for which they required two-thirds of votes in the 100-member House.

Need to review criminal justice system: Ex-CBI officer on Aarushi case

Need to review criminal justice system: Ex-CBI officer on Aarushi case

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

The CBI team under Kumar had concluded that Aarushi and domestic help Hemraj were murdered by Krishna Thadarai- help at Talwar's clinic, his friend Rajkumar-- a domestic servant with Praful and Anita Durrani who were Talwars' friends, and Vijay Mandal, driver of Talwars' neighbour.

EC favours lifetime ban on convicted netas; SC seeks details of 1,581 cases against MPs and MLAs

EC favours lifetime ban on convicted netas; SC seeks details of 1,581 cases against MPs and MLAs

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

The SC directed the centre to place before it details regarding 1,581 cases involving MPs and MLAs, as declared by politicians at the time of filing their nominations during the 2014 general elections.

Kasab verdict raises Lakhvi's hopes

Kasab verdict raises Lakhvi's hopes

Rediff.com3 May 2010

A lawyer defending the seven Pakistanis, including Lashkar-e-Tayiba top commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, accused of involvement in the Mumbai attacks on Monday claimed that a verdict against Ajmal Kasab would result in the dropping of the main charge against his clients.

Maulvi acquitted of Godhra carnage passes away

Maulvi acquitted of Godhra carnage passes away

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

Maulvi Hussain Umarji, the cleric who was branded as the key conspirator of the 2002 Sabarmati Express carnage but was later acquitted, died in Godhra after a prolonged illness, his family said on Monday. Umarji, 65, who had been bed-ridden since his acquittal in February 2011, passed away on Sunday night.

Egypt's former President Hosni Mubarak dies at 91

Egypt's former President Hosni Mubarak dies at 91

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Post his resignation, the former leader was jailed for years after the uprising but was freed in 2017 after he was acquitted of corruption charges and abuse of power.

Propaganda against UPA without any foundation: Manmohan on 2G scam verdict

Propaganda against UPA without any foundation: Manmohan on 2G scam verdict

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

"I do not want to boast (about) anything. The court's judgment has to be respected. I am glad that the court has pronounced unambiguously. All the massive propaganda which was being done against the UPA was without any foundation. The judgment speaks for itself," the former PM said.

Assets case: Lalu, Rabri move SC

Assets case: Lalu, Rabri move SC

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

Challenging the order of High Court, the couple contended in their petition that the state government was not competent to file an appeal against the trial court's verdict acquitting them in DA case. Since the case was probed by CBI, so either the Centre or the investigating agency was competent to challenge the CBI court verdict, the petition said.

Behind Maharashtra's plummeting conviction rate

Behind Maharashtra's plummeting conviction rate

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

The recent acquittal of the four accused in the Adnan Patrawala kidnapping and murder case is yet another stark reminder of the fast worsening quality of prosecution and a direct reflection on the investigative abilities of the police force in Mumbai, reports Toral Varia Deshpande.

Man, transgender acquitted in same-sex marriage in Pak

Man, transgender acquitted in same-sex marriage in Pak

Rediff.com22 May 2012

A court in northwest Pakistan has acquitted a man and a trans-gender person who were accused of getting married nearly two years ago, saying the prosecution had failed to prove the charges against them.

Hashimpura families recall the massacre, some say life term not punishment enough

Hashimpura families recall the massacre, some say life term not punishment enough

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

'It would have given us more relief if the accused had been sentenced to death'

Nikhil Dey, 4 others convicted in 19-yr-old case of 'trespass'

Nikhil Dey, 4 others convicted in 19-yr-old case of 'trespass'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

The case pertains to a dispute with the then sarpanch of Harmada, when the activists had gone to his house to see some records.

Sasikala returns to TN after 4 yrs, to engage in active politics

Sasikala returns to TN after 4 yrs, to engage in active politics

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Expelled AIADMK leader V K Sasikala on Monday returned to Tamil Nadu to a grand reception, days after completing her four-year jail term in Bengaluru in a corruption case, amid indications of a confrontation with the ruling party which she once controlled.

Bilkis Bano case: SC seeks report from Gujarat govt on convicted cops

Bilkis Bano case: SC seeks report from Gujarat govt on convicted cops

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Bilkis Bano was gangraped in March, 2002, while she was pregnant.