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BJP Vows Legal Support For Arrested Councillor Sugathan

BJP Vows Legal Support For Arrested Councillor Sugathan

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar has pledged full support and legal assistance to party councillor Sugathan, who was dramatically arrested in Thiruvananthapuram. The BJP alleges political vendetta and misuse of the police system, while police claim they fired in the air during the arrest due to BJP supporters.

Key Accused In Rath Murder Case Arrested By CBI

Key Accused In Rath Murder Case Arrested By CBI

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Gyanendra Pratap Singh alias Monu, a history-sheeter from Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, a former associate of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. Singh, who faces multiple criminal cases, was taken into custody from Mau jail and transported to Kolkata for further investigation.

Maharashtra Court Acquits Speech-Impaired Woman in Arson Case Due to Conflicting Evidence

Maharashtra Court Acquits Speech-Impaired Woman in Arson Case Due to Conflicting Evidence

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted a speech-impaired woman accused of killing her would-be daughter-in-law, citing inconsistencies in the victim's dying declarations and failure of the prosecution to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt.

Delhi Police Nab Fugitive In Rape, POCSO Act Case

Delhi Police Nab Fugitive In Rape, POCSO Act Case

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 38-year-old man, Rinku alias Monu, who was a proclaimed offender in a rape and POCSO Act case. He had been evading court proceedings since 2024 and was apprehended following a tip-off.

High Court Slams Amit Jogi's Delaying Tactics in Jaggi Murder Case

High Court Slams Amit Jogi's Delaying Tactics in Jaggi Murder Case

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

The Chhattisgarh High Court has strongly criticised Amit Jogi, son of former Chief Minister Ajit Jogi, for employing delaying tactics in the Ram Avtar Jaggi murder case, accusing him of obstructing justice.

Twisha Sharma Case: Accused Seeks Safe Jail Accommodation

Twisha Sharma Case: Accused Seeks Safe Jail Accommodation

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Former district judge Giribala Singh, an accused in the Twisha Sharma dowry death case, has sought a safe place in Bhopal Central Jail, citing threats from inmates she convicted in the past. The court has accepted her plea.

Anil Ambani Aide In CBI Custody Over Rs 9,280 Crore Fraud

Anil Ambani Aide In CBI Custody Over Rs 9,280 Crore Fraud

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, former Managing Director of the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, has been remanded in CBI custody in an alleged bank fraud case involving Reliance Commercial Finance Limited (RCFL) worth Rs 9,280 crore. The CBI alleges misappropriation of loan funds and violations of RBI guidelines, while Jhunjhunwala's lawyers claim he is a scapegoat.

Kerala Police Arrest Man For Death Threats Against Chief Minister And Family

Kerala Police Arrest Man For Death Threats Against Chief Minister And Family

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A man named Sony Thomas has been arrested in Kerala for allegedly making phone calls threatening to kill Chief Minister VD Satheesan and his family. Police tracked the calls made to the Thiruvananthapuram City District Police Command and Control Centre. In a separate incident, Thaliparamba MLA TK Govindan also received a death threat call, with the caller identified by police.

Former RCom MD Amitabh Jhunjhunwala In Judicial Custody

Former RCom MD Amitabh Jhunjhunwala In Judicial Custody

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, former group managing director of Anil Ambani-led Reliance Communications, has been remanded in 14-day judicial custody in an alleged bank loan fraud case. The CBI alleges misutilisation of loan funds, causing significant losses to a consortium of banks led by SBI.

NIA Court Jails Al Qaeda Affiliates for Life Over UP Terror Conspiracy

NIA Court Jails Al Qaeda Affiliates for Life Over UP Terror Conspiracy

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A special NIA court in Lucknow sentenced three operatives of Al Qaeda affiliate Ansar Ghazwatul Hind to life imprisonment for conspiring to wage war against the Indian government and planning terror attacks in Uttar Pradesh.

UP: NIA court sentences 3 in Al-Qaeda linked terror plot

UP: NIA court sentences 3 in Al-Qaeda linked terror plot

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

An NIA court has sentenced three men for their involvement in an Al-Qaeda-linked terror conspiracy to carry out attacks in Uttar Pradesh. The convicts received jail terms ranging from 5 years to life imprisonment.

Man Impersonated Army Officer to Deceive Woman: Delhi Court Rejects Bail Plea

Man Impersonated Army Officer to Deceive Woman: Delhi Court Rejects Bail Plea

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has rejected the bail plea of a man who impersonated an Army officer to deceive a woman, citing a lack of free consent and the seriousness of privacy violations.

Mumbai Woman Acquitted In Decades-Old Attempted Murder Case

Mumbai Woman Acquitted In Decades-Old Attempted Murder Case

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A Mumbai court acquitted a woman in a 37-year-old attempted murder case, citing contradictory statements from the victim and lapses in the investigation.

Drunk Son Allegedly Kills Elderly Mother With Brick In Banda

Drunk Son Allegedly Kills Elderly Mother With Brick In Banda

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A 35-year-old man in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly killed his 75-year-old mother by striking her with a brick during a domestic dispute while he was in an inebriated state. The man, Pappu alias Radhacharan, was arrested following a complaint by the victim's husband.

Grand Venice Mall Owner Arrested In Money Laundering Case

Grand Venice Mall Owner Arrested In Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com30 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested the promoter of a Noida-based realty company in a money laundering case linked to alleged duping of home buyers.

Dhanbad Court Bomb Threat: Police Investigate Hoax Email

Dhanbad Court Bomb Threat: Police Investigate Hoax Email

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Dhanbad Civil Court received a bomb threat via email, which was later determined to be a hoax. Police are investigating the source of the email and have tightened security around the court complex.

Delhi Court Demands Explanation for Missing CCTV Footage in Biker Death Case

Delhi Court Demands Explanation for Missing CCTV Footage in Biker Death Case

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has requested clarification from the Delhi Police regarding the absence of CCTV footage related to the alleged illegal detention of a sub-contractor in the Janakpuri biker-death case.

Rajasthan Court Protects Wildlife, Bans Night Safaris in Leopard Reserve

Rajasthan Court Protects Wildlife, Bans Night Safaris in Leopard Reserve

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

The Rajasthan High Court has banned night safaris and drone use in the Jawai Leopard Reserve to protect wildlife from disturbance due to unregulated tourism.

Delhi Riots: Verdict In IB Officer Ankit Sharma Murder Case Deferred

Delhi Riots: Verdict In IB Officer Ankit Sharma Murder Case Deferred

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

A Delhi court has deferred its verdict in the murder case of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma, who was killed during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots. The judgment, involving former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and 10 others, is now expected on June 11. The accused face charges including murder, rioting, and criminal conspiracy related to the communal violence.

Dramatic Scenes As BJP Councillor Arrested Under KAAPA In Thiruvananthapuram

Dramatic Scenes As BJP Councillor Arrested Under KAAPA In Thiruvananthapuram

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

A BJP councillor, Sugathan, was arrested in Thiruvananthapuram under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act (KAAPA) after police fired into the air to disperse a crowd obstructing the arrest. His family denies allegations and accuses police of excessive force.

Dramatic Scenes As BJP Councillor Arrested Under KAAPA In Thiruvananthapuram

Dramatic Scenes As BJP Councillor Arrested Under KAAPA In Thiruvananthapuram

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

A BJP councillor, Sugathan, was arrested in Thiruvananthapuram under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act (KAAPA) after police fired into the air to disperse a crowd obstructing the arrest. His family denies allegations and accuses police of excessive force.

Bilaspur MLA Shooting Accused Flees Police Custody

Bilaspur MLA Shooting Accused Flees Police Custody

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

A man named Ajay, accused in the shooting of former Bilaspur Congress MLA Bamber Thakur, escaped from police custody near the Delhi-Haryana border while being transported back from a court hearing. Two constables have been suspended for negligence, and a search operation is underway.

Masked Men Attack Commission Agent, Steal Rs 2 Lakh In Delhi

Masked Men Attack Commission Agent, Steal Rs 2 Lakh In Delhi

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Five masked men allegedly attacked a 55-year-old commission agent, Shivnath Sharma, at Narela Mandi, critically injuring him and stealing Rs 2 lakh. Police are investigating the incident, with the victim's family suspecting a business rivalry as the motive.

Kerala Police Busts Major Ganja Smuggling Ring

Kerala Police Busts Major Ganja Smuggling Ring

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Four migrant workers from West Bengal were arrested in Perumbavoor, Kerala, with 34 kg of ganja as part of 'Operation Toofan'. The accused allegedly smuggled the contraband from Odisha and sold it in Kerala, making significant profits.

How Delhi Police Secured Robbery Conviction Quickly

How Delhi Police Secured Robbery Conviction Quickly

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Delhi Police secured the conviction of a 22-year-old man in a robbery case within three-and-a-half months of the incident through scientific investigation, CCTV analysis and prompt prosecution.

Twisha Sharma case: HC cancels mother-in-law's pre-arrest bail

Twisha Sharma case: HC cancels mother-in-law's pre-arrest bail

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has quashed the anticipatory bail of former judge Giribala Singh in connection with the death of Twisha Sharma. The CBI is now investigating the case, and the victim's husband has been sent to CBI custody.

Court Allows Lalu Aide Amit Katyal to Travel, Modifies Bail Terms in Money Laundering Case

Court Allows Lalu Aide Amit Katyal to Travel, Modifies Bail Terms in Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has granted Amit Katyal, a businessman linked to Lalu Prasad's family, permission to travel for religious purposes and modified his bail conditions in a money laundering case.

Supreme Court Condemns West Bengal's Handling of Judicial Officer 'Attack'

Supreme Court Condemns West Bengal's Handling of Judicial Officer 'Attack'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court has strongly criticised the West Bengal government's handling of an incident in Malda district where judicial officers were allegedly attacked. The BJP has accused the TMC of orchestrating the event to obstruct the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and protect Rohingyas.

Delhi Court Convicts Two in Amazon Delivery Agent Robbery Case

Delhi Court Convicts Two in Amazon Delivery Agent Robbery Case

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A Delhi court has convicted two men for attempting to rob an Amazon delivery agent at gunpoint in the Bhajanpura area in 2018. The court found the prosecution successfully proved the accused were armed with deadly weapons during the incident.

PV Sindhu's Indonesia Open Journey Ends With Defeat To World No. 1

PV Sindhu's Indonesia Open Journey Ends With Defeat To World No. 1

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu was defeated by world No. 1 An Se Young in the round of 16 at the Indonesia Open, marking her second consecutive loss to the South Korean and extending her winless streak against her to 10 matches.

Pawan Khera's Anticipatory Bail Hearing Adjourned in Telangana High Court

Pawan Khera's Anticipatory Bail Hearing Adjourned in Telangana High Court

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

The Telangana High Court has adjourned the hearing on Congress leader Pawan Khera's anticipatory bail petition related to a case filed by the Assam government over allegations against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife. The court will resume hearing on April 10.

Maharashtra Court Jails Two for Fatal Drunken Brawl

Maharashtra Court Jails Two for Fatal Drunken Brawl

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

A court in Thane, Maharashtra, sentenced two brothers to life imprisonment for the murder of a fellow labourer following a drunken brawl in 2017. The court relied on circumstantial evidence, medical reports, and forensic findings to convict the accused.

Delhi Police Bust Farmhouse Party With Illegal Arms, Arrest 3

Delhi Police Bust Farmhouse Party With Illegal Arms, Arrest 3

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Delhi Police arrested three men following a raid on a farmhouse in Siraspur where celebratory firing occurred during a birthday party. Authorities recovered illegal firearms, ammunition, liquor, and hookahs, and have registered cases under various acts.

How Rajasthan Police Is Dismantling Organised Crime Networks

How Rajasthan Police Is Dismantling Organised Crime Networks

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Rajasthan Police has launched a significant crackdown on organised crime, initiating proceedings to attach illegally acquired assets worth over Rs 220 crore. The action targets 636 criminals, including drug traffickers, and involves asset seizures, demolition drives, and the use of new legal provisions to dismantle economic networks and return confiscated properties to victims.

CBI Uncovers Rs 657 Crore Fraud In Haryana And Chandigarh Government Funds

CBI Uncovers Rs 657 Crore Fraud In Haryana And Chandigarh Government Funds

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

The CBI has filed two chargesheets in connection with the siphoning of Rs 657 crore from Haryana government and Chandigarh Smart City Limited funds held at IDFC First Bank. The fraud involved fictitious transactions, shell entities, and alleged gold purchases and real estate investments, with IDFC First Bank having already reimbursed the Haryana government.

Delhi HC Reviews Bail In Janakpuri School Assault Case

Delhi HC Reviews Bail In Janakpuri School Assault Case

Rediff.com29 May 2026

The Delhi Police have appealed to the Delhi High Court to cancel the bail granted to a teacher in a case involving the alleged rape of a three-year-old girl at a private school in Janakpuri, west Delhi. The court has also granted time for the main accused to respond to the police's plea against his bail.

Murder Charge Added After Punjab Man Succumbs To Attack Injuries

Murder Charge Added After Punjab Man Succumbs To Attack Injuries

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

A man critically injured in an alleged attack in Mannan village, Hoshiarpur, has succumbed to his injuries, leading police to add a murder charge to the case. The deceased, Harpinder Singh, was reportedly attacked with sharp-edged weapons over a land dispute. Two accused have been arrested, while five others, including a key suspect, remain at large as police conduct raids.

High Court: Wife's Lawsuits Don't Automatically Implicate Her in Husband's Suicide

High Court: Wife's Lawsuits Don't Automatically Implicate Her in Husband's Suicide

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a wife and her relatives cannot be held liable for abetting a husband's suicide simply because they filed cases against him during a matrimonial dispute. The court quashed criminal proceedings, stating that lodging cases alone does not establish the necessary intent to abet suicide.

Man Accused of Sexual Assault and Harassment Denied Bail by Delhi Court

Man Accused of Sexual Assault and Harassment Denied Bail by Delhi Court

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has denied bail to a 26-year-old man accused of repeated sexual assault, harassment, and threats against his former partner, citing the severity of the allegations, corroborating evidence, and the risk of evidence tampering.

Kerala Government Likely To Order CBI Probe Into ADM Death

Kerala Government Likely To Order CBI Probe Into ADM Death

Rediff.com31 May 2026

The Kerala government is likely to hand over the investigation into the death of ADM Naveen Babu to the CBI, following concerns raised by his family regarding the police investigation. The decision comes after a political controversy in Kerala in 2024 surrounding the case, in which former Kannur District Panchayat President P P Divya is the sole accused.