News for 'court escape'

Banks need to ensure no defaulter manages to get away: FM

Banks need to ensure no defaulter manages to get away: FM

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said it was responsibility of banks to ensure no defaulter manages to get away.

Oz man who attacked Indian let off with light term

Oz man who attacked Indian let off with light term

Rediff.com24 May 2010

An Australian youth, who pleaded guilty to recklessly causing serious injury to an Indian student-cum-cabbie two years ago, has escaped with a light punishment despite the court being told that he "hated" Indians and the attack could have been "racially inspired".

Roopa Ganguly's son send to custody for rash driving

Roopa Ganguly's son send to custody for rash driving

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

In a tweet, Ganguly said the law should take its own course.

Mumbai gang-rape accused 'lost and found'

Mumbai gang-rape accused 'lost and found'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

The Mumbai police and the jail administration cut a sorry figure on Thursday when it was discovered that an accused in the sensational Shakti Mills compound gang-rape case had "disappeared" and could not be produced before the court but he was later found to be in prison.

Top JeM terrorist killed in encounter in Jammu-Kashmir

Top JeM terrorist killed in encounter in Jammu-Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Tantray was out on a parole since 2015. He was the mastermind of a suicide attack at Srinagar airport earlier this year.

Delhi gangrape: 2 accused want to become state witnesses

Delhi gangrape: 2 accused want to become state witnesses

Rediff.com6 Jan 2013

In a desperate bid to escape punishment, two of the six accused in the Delhi gangrape case on Sunday told a court that they want to become witnesses on behalf of the state while two others pleaded for legal aid.

Salman absolved of charge of not helping the victims

Salman absolved of charge of not helping the victims

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

A mob had gathered after the accident and the situation led the actor to leave the place, said Justice A R Joshi in the judgement.

SC refuses to hear Haldiram owner's petition

SC refuses to hear Haldiram owner's petition

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

The Supreme Court has refused to heat the bail petition filed by the owner of the Haldiram Group, Prabhu Shankar Agarwal, who has been convicted for conspiring to kill a tea stall owner in Kolkata.

'Had he been his old self, he'd have fought Covid'

'Had he been his old self, he'd have fought Covid'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

His family found an old man on a bed soaked through with urine at the J J Hospital. The man whose name drew thousands to public meetings was requesting anyone who cared to listen to change his bedsheets. But there was no one to do so.

Pak girl stoned to death by brother for having affair

Pak girl stoned to death by brother for having affair

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

In a case of honour killing, a man allegedly stoned to death his sister for having an affair with a youth in Punjab province of Pakistan, where about 860 women became victim of such crime last year.

HC recalls its controversial order on mediation

HC recalls its controversial order on mediation

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

The Madras High Court on Saturday recalled its controversial order directing mediation between a rapist and the victim days after the Supreme Court observed that it would be a "spectacular error" to adopt a soft approach on cases of rape and stated that there cannot be any compromise in such matters.

'Opposition MPs have become agents of unrest'

'Opposition MPs have become agents of unrest'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

'Today, we being the majority pass a law and if the Opposition parties do not like it, they throw files at the Chair, and beat up women marshals.'

Ricoh Open: Paes-Lipsky move to quarters

Ricoh Open: Paes-Lipsky move to quarters

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Leander Paes and Scott Lipksy faced stiff resistance from Steve Darcis and Gilles Muller before sealing a quarter-final berth at the ATP 250 Ricoh Open on Monday.

Hizbul terrorist killed in Kupwara; mob pelts stones in Sopore

Hizbul terrorist killed in Kupwara; mob pelts stones in Sopore

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Samir Ahmad Wani alias Jaan Sahib was killed in a gunbattle with security forces at Nagri Hatmulla in Kupwara district, a police official said.

Soldier turning his back to challenges amounts to 'cowardice', says SC

Soldier turning his back to challenges amounts to 'cowardice', says SC

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

It further said that he cannot live merely on 'past glory' as the trust has been reposed in him for defending the country.

Katju to debate with SC on why it erred in Soumya rape case

Katju to debate with SC on why it erred in Soumya rape case

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

In an unprecedented order, the Apex court on October 17 had asked him to appear and debate his Facebook post criticising the judgment by which the accused had escaped gallows in the Soumya rape case in which he was acquitted of murder charge.

'Alok Nath can come out of hiding after 8 weeks'

'Alok Nath can come out of hiding after 8 weeks'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

'Alok Nath cannot leave the country and he cannot be seen anywhere around the periphery of where I live,' says Vinta Nanda.

Quentin Tarantino sued over Django Unchained

Quentin Tarantino sued over Django Unchained

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Tarantino, who claims to have made Django Unchained as a tribute to Sergio Corbucci's 1966 Italian film Django, has yet to comment on the lawsuit.

Terror suspect Rana appeals for bail again

Terror suspect Rana appeals for bail again

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

In a bid to seek bail, Mumbai terror attack terror suspect Tahawwur Rana on Thursday told a Chicago court that his escape from the United States will only force him to live as an 'international fugitive' and his knowledge of immigration business will not help him run from a 'federal indictment'. Charged with conspiring to provide material support to terrorists in India, Rana filed in the US District Court his 7-page reply to the government's response to the motion made by him

The curious case of Batla House encounter: A chronology

The curious case of Batla House encounter: A chronology

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Following is the series of events leading to conviction of suspected Indian Mujahideen terrorist Shahzad in the September 19, 2008 Batla House encounter case by a Delhi court:

China be warned! First Rafales to touch down on July 27

China be warned! First Rafales to touch down on July 27

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The Rafales could begin combat operations by September-October, reports Ajai Shukla.

Headley to plead guilty, India suspects FBI hand

Headley to plead guilty, India suspects FBI hand

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Pakistani-American David Coleman Headley, charged with conspiring in the Mumbai terror attacks, is set to plead guilty before a US court in an apparent bid to bargain for a lighter sentence and escape death penalty.

Kerala actress assault: Key suspect sent to 14-day custody

Kerala actress assault: Key suspect sent to 14-day custody

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

The court is expected to consider the police application on Saturday.

The subversion of Aadhaar

The subversion of Aadhaar

Rediff.com10 May 2018

'Bureaucrats have transformed a project meant to empower the poorest Indians into one that empowers only babus and disempowers everyone else,' says Mihir S Sharma.

Suspended Orissa DGP declared absconder

Suspended Orissa DGP declared absconder

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

BB Mohanti allegedly helped his son, convicted of raping a German woman, jump parole in December 2006.

Shopian firing: SC stays FIR against army officer, seeks report from J-K govt

Shopian firing: SC stays FIR against army officer, seeks report from J-K govt

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

The apex court directed the state government not to take any coercive steps against army officials.

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar gets life term in 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar gets life term in 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

The Delhi high court called the anti-Sikh riots case "communal frenzy" after the then prime minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her bodyguards.

Catching thieves won't harm the country: Rahul Bajaj on Mallya

Catching thieves won't harm the country: Rahul Bajaj on Mallya

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Bajaj also said that bank officials, who give loan on the basis of the just brand of a company, were 'either corrupt or highly inefficient'

Why rising Aussie tennis stars are 'losing the plot'?

Why rising Aussie tennis stars are 'losing the plot'?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

After Nick Kyrgios, another Aussie involved in verbal volley as tempers flare in Ohio.

PSBs get more teeth to checkmate defaulters

PSBs get more teeth to checkmate defaulters

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

The Ministry of Home Affairs amended its guidelines on October 12 to include the chairman, managing director or chief executive officer of each public sector bank on the list of authorities who can issue requests for opening look-out circulars against whom an FIR is yet to be filed.

26/11 plotter Abu Jundal convicted in 2006 arms haul case

26/11 plotter Abu Jundal convicted in 2006 arms haul case

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

The court accepted prosecution's case that the aim of the convicted accused was to create terror in the minds of people and to eliminate public leaders like then Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and Hindu leader Pravin Togadia.

Terrorist gives slip to Delhi police, 5 cops suspended

Terrorist gives slip to Delhi police, 5 cops suspended

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

A Babbar Khalsa terrorist, who was undergoing sentence in an attempt to murder case, escaped from police custody in Punjab while being taken to a court from Delhi's Tihar jail, police sources said on Tuesday.

Shopian firing: Major's father moves SC to get FIR quashed

Shopian firing: Major's father moves SC to get FIR quashed

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Lt Col Karamveer Singh said his son has been 'wrongly and arbitrarily' named in the FIR.

Fleeing SIMI operative among 5 terror accused shot dead in Telangana

Fleeing SIMI operative among 5 terror accused shot dead in Telangana

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Police opened fire when the accused tried to escape after attacking escorts while being brought to Hyderabad for a court hearing.

Neeraj Bawana, one of Delhi's most wanted gangsters, nabbed

Neeraj Bawana, one of Delhi's most wanted gangsters, nabbed

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Police forces of several states were on the look out for him.

Cash reward announced for Bhanwari murder accused

Cash reward announced for Bhanwari murder accused

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

Rajasthan Director General of police Harish Meena on Thursday announced a cash reward of Rs 50,000 for information leading to the arrest of Kailash Jakhar, an accused in Bhanwari Devi abduction and murder case.

India to appeal against CGF decision to ban two athletes

India to appeal against CGF decision to ban two athletes

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The Indian contingent at the Commonwealth Games will appeal against the Commonwealth Games Federation court's decision to oust two of the country's athletes for violating the no needle policy in the Gold Coast.

Cops say no proof against Nana Patekar; Tanushree 'not surprised'

Cops say no proof against Nana Patekar; Tanushree 'not surprised'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

A 'B-Summary' report is filed when the police do not find any evidence against the accused person to file a charge sheet and seek trial.

Cabinet clears Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill

Cabinet clears Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Offenders will be tried under Prevention of Money Laundering Act

Criminal lawyer Majid Memon shot at

Criminal lawyer Majid Memon shot at

Rediff.com4 Jul 2005

Memon was recently provided security following intelligence reports that the underworld had plans to eliminate him.