News for 'culpable homicide'

Sidhu surrenders, sent to Patiala jail

Sidhu surrenders, sent to Patiala jail

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

In his application, Sidhu said he was willing to surrender before the court since his case is now before the Supreme Court since the suspension of sentence.

Delhi police challenges order discharging Sharjeel, others

Delhi police challenges order discharging Sharjeel, others

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

The 11 people were discharged on February 4 by the trial court, which said they were made 'scapegoats' by police and that dissent has to be encouraged, not stifled.

Another arrested for Nadia Khan's death

Another arrested for Nadia Khan's death

Rediff.com5 Jun 2004

Another arrested for Nadia Khan's death

Oscar Pistorius to be released on parole and placed under house arrest

Oscar Pistorius to be released on parole and placed under house arrest

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

The department of correctional services said in a statement on Thursday that the Olympic and Paralympic track star would be placed under house arrest from Tuesday.

Drivers in accidents won't be punished if...: Official

Drivers in accidents won't be punished if...: Official

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

A driver who accidentally hits a person and subsequently informs the police or takes the victim to the nearest hospital will not be prosecuted under the stringent provisions of the recently enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), a senior government functionary said on Tuesday.

Structural auditor held for Mumbai foot overbridge collapse

Structural auditor held for Mumbai foot overbridge collapse

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Neerajkumar Desai's firm had reportedly carried out the structural audit of the bridge and declared it safe for use despite some corrosion in the structure, police said.

How Delhi's coaching institutions risking students' lives

How Delhi's coaching institutions risking students' lives

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Coaching institutions across the national capital, some lined up in cramped lanes while others housed in lofty buildings in busy commercial areas, are risking the lives of students, with lack of fire safety measures, single entry and exit points, faulty wiring and overloaded electrical circuits among the most common problems.

'Criminal negligence': Cong on Delhi coaching centre deaths

'Criminal negligence': Cong on Delhi coaching centre deaths

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

The Congress on Sunday called for fixing accountability over the death of three IAS aspirants due to waterlogging in a building in Delhi with Rahul Gandhi asserting that common people are paying the price for irresponsibility of institutions at every level.

Ten get 10 years in jail for lynching Tabrez Ansari

Ten get 10 years in jail for lynching Tabrez Ansari

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Accusing him of trying to steal a motorcycle, a mob beat up Ansari on June 17 of that year.

Four murders and 2 rapes in an hour

Four murders and 2 rapes in an hour

Rediff.com15 Mar 2005

In its latest report, "Crime in India", the bureau says a total of 5,531,172 cognisable crimes were registered, of which 1,780,330 were crime covered by the Indian Penal Code.

Hit-and-run case: HC defers Salman's appeal to July 13

Hit-and-run case: HC defers Salman's appeal to July 13

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

The Bombay high court on Wednesday deferred till July 13 an appeal filed by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan against the five-year sentence awarded to him in the hit-and-run case, after the actor's lawyer sought time to check documents.

Techie's death: AIADMK leader arrested

Techie's death: AIADMK leader arrested

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Jayagopal, a former councillor who had been booked by the police on charges of attempt to commit culpable homicide, was nabbed from Krishnagiri district in western Tamil Nadu, police said.

Delhi court grants bail to Sharjeel Imam in 2019 Jamia violence case

Delhi court grants bail to Sharjeel Imam in 2019 Jamia violence case

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Chief metropolitan magistrate Dinesh Kumar admitted him on bail on furnishing Rs 25,000 bond with one surety of like amount.

Charges framed against Salman in hit-and-run case

Charges framed against Salman in hit-and-run case

Rediff.com2 May 2003

The sessions court in Mumbai rejected the actor's plea to drop the charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

Draft charges filed against Salman

Draft charges filed against Salman

Rediff.com28 Apr 2003

If the prosecution's plea is accepted, the court would frame charges against the actor or else the charges would be dropped.

Mumbai: Drunk woman rams car into taxi, kills 2

Mumbai: Drunk woman rams car into taxi, kills 2

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

The police has arrested Jahnvi Gadkar, 35, a high court lawyer, who appeared to be in an inebriated condition at the time of the accident.

Dombivli chemical factory blast toll rises to 8; more than 60 injured

Dombivli chemical factory blast toll rises to 8; more than 60 injured

Rediff.com23 May 2024

A major fire broke out inside the industrial area of Dombivli in Thane after a boiler exploded at the plant of a chemical company.

The shackles of superstition

The shackles of superstition

Rediff.com4 Nov 2003

Salman for transfer of case to magistrate

Salman for transfer of case to magistrate

Rediff.com9 Sep 2003

The Mumbai high court had dropped the charge of 'culpable homicide not amounting to murder' framed against him by a lower court.

Salman pulled up for absence from court

Salman pulled up for absence from court

Rediff.com2 Jul 2003

Salman is accused of culpable homicide not amounting to murder for running his Land Cruiser (Mh 01 DA 32) over some pavement dwellers in Bandra, Mumbai, on September 28 killing one and injuring four.

Tough penal law on hold till talks with truckers: Govt

Tough penal law on hold till talks with truckers: Govt

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla Tuesday said the decision to invoke a new penal provision related to hit-and-run cases, which has sparked protests by truckers, will be taken only after consultation with the All India Motor Transport Congress.

Salman urges court to drop charges

Salman urges court to drop charges

Rediff.com7 Mar 2003

The actor who is booked under a hit-and-run case, urged a sessions court to drop the charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder in his case.

Constable killed as teen rams car into patrol vehicle

Constable killed as teen rams car into patrol vehicle

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The impact of the collision was such that the patrolling vehicle overturned, skid for 10-15 feet and Head Constable Wazir Singh, 50, got stuck inside the vehicle, an officer said.

Breather for Salman after court grants 2-day interim bail

Breather for Salman after court grants 2-day interim bail

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Bollywood Actor Salman Khan suffered a second setback on Wednesday when the Bombay high court rejected his bail plea following his conviction and sentencing in the 2002 hit-and-run case earlier in the day.

Contractors not qualified for repair works of Morbi bridge: Court told

Contractors not qualified for repair works of Morbi bridge: Court told

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

While the flooring of the bridge was replaced, its cable was not replaced and it could not take the weight of the changed flooring, said the prosecution, citing a forensic report.

Barge tragedy: FIR against its captain, others

Barge tragedy: FIR against its captain, others

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Rakesh Ballav, the captain of the barge, and others have been named in the FIR, a Mumbai Police spokesperson said.

Delhi building had no fire clearance, owner held

Delhi building had no fire clearance, owner held

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

A case has been registered under Section 304 (punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder) of the Indian Penal Code against building owner Rehan, who had absconded after the fire broke out.

Bibhav Kumar acted as if a goon entered Delhi CM's residence: SC

Bibhav Kumar acted as if a goon entered Delhi CM's residence: SC

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

"Is this kind of goon supposed to work in the CM's residence," the Supreme Court asked on Thursday as it came down heavily on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar who allegedly assaulted AAP MP Swati Maliwal earlier this year.

Maha sunstroke: No one could gauge temperature will suddenly rise: Minister

Maha sunstroke: No one could gauge temperature will suddenly rise: Minister

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

The event, for which people had started gathering since morning, began around 11.30 am and went on till around 1 pm. That day, the nearest weather station to the spot of the programme recorded a maximum temperature of 38 degrees Celsius.

Mum building collapse: Sons of ex-owner get interim relief

Mum building collapse: Sons of ex-owner get interim relief

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

A sessions court on Wednesday granted interim protection from arrest till July 16 to three sons of a former owner of Altaf Manzil building, which collapsed last week killing 10 people.

Trouble for Sidhu as SC reopens 30-yr-old road rage case

Trouble for Sidhu as SC reopens 30-yr-old road rage case

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

The SC has agreed to re-examine the sentence awarded by it to the cricketer turned politician in a 30-year-old road rage case.

Pietersen's dramatic response over Pistorius's murder verdict

Pietersen's dramatic response over Pistorius's murder verdict

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen expressed his delight after Paralympics runner Oscar Pistorius's culpable homicide conviction, for killing his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013, was upgraded to murder.

Sisodia meets Kanjhawala victim's family, promises govt job to kin

Sisodia meets Kanjhawala victim's family, promises govt job to kin

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday met the family of the woman who was killed after being dragged by a car and said efforts will be made to provide employment to one of her kin.

Kamala Mills fire: All 3 pub owners of 1 Above arrested in Mumbai

Kamala Mills fire: All 3 pub owners of 1 Above arrested in Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

The Sanghvi brothers were arrested on late Wednesday evening, the third owner of the club Abhijeet Mankar was arrested in wee hours of Thursday.

Police blame pub for fire, say staff did not help customers

Police blame pub for fire, say staff did not help customers

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

The police have booked Hratesh Sanghvi, Jigar Sanghvi and Abhijeet Manka, who run '1 Above' pub in Mumbai's Kamala Mills, for culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

New bills propose death for mob lynching, rape of minor, sedition V2.0

New bills propose death for mob lynching, rape of minor, sedition V2.0

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Anyone endangering sovereignty or integrity of India may get a maximum punishment of life imprisonment while those involved in mob lynching and rape of minor may be given the maximum punishment of death sentence.

'Blade Runner' Pistorius sentencing set for June 13-17

'Blade Runner' Pistorius sentencing set for June 13-17

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Disgraced Olympic and Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius will face sentencing in June following his conviction for murdering his girlfriend.

Efforts made to prove driver was driving Porsche, say police; 2 cops suspended

Efforts made to prove driver was driving Porsche, say police; 2 cops suspended

Rediff.com24 May 2024

The Pune police chief told reporters that an internal inquiry has pointed to lapses on the part of some cops while registering the case and action will be taken against them.

Ahmedabad car crash accused rammed same SUV into a temple in Jan: Police

Ahmedabad car crash accused rammed same SUV into a temple in Jan: Police

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Patel (20) has been booked under relevant sections of the Motor Vehicle Act and sections 279 (rash driving) and 427 (mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees) of the Indian Penal Code.

A decade later, 10 convicted in Kumbakonam school fire tragedy

A decade later, 10 convicted in Kumbakonam school fire tragedy

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Over a decade after a devastating fire charred to death 94 school children, a court in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday convicted 10 persons and acquitted 11 others in the ghastly school fire tragedy in Kumbakonam.