News for 'culpable homicide'

Mumbai: 3-yr-old boy falls into storm water drain

Mumbai: 3-yr-old boy falls into storm water drain

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

A search and rescue operation was immediately launched. However, the rescue team has not been able to find the boy so far.

Pune: 4 kids among 15 killed in wall collapse, builders booked

Pune: 4 kids among 15 killed in wall collapse, builders booked

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

The intensity of the impact increased as many cars parked along the wall inside the society too fell on the shanties, officials said.

Toddler, family among 9 killed in Noida twin-building collapse; 5 arrested

Toddler, family among 9 killed in Noida twin-building collapse; 5 arrested

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The National Disaster Response Force has mounted the rescue operation along with the police and the fire department.

Salman will NOT have to appear in court for bail hearing on Friday

Salman will NOT have to appear in court for bail hearing on Friday

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Salman's appeal is listed for admission on the board of Justice Abhay Thipsay, who had on Wednesday granted him an interim bail for two days.

Accused borrowed friend's car hours before Kanjhawala accident: FIR

Accused borrowed friend's car hours before Kanjhawala accident: FIR

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

The FIR states that the Kanjhawala police station received three PCR calls that the naked body of a woman was found near Hanuman Mandir, Jonti village.

Tabrez lynching: Murder charge restored against 11 accused

Tabrez lynching: Murder charge restored against 11 accused

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Ansari was seen on national television being beaten up with rods while tied to a pole and forced to chant "Jai Shri Ram" over alleged theft in June.

8 killed in fire at timber mart in Thane

8 killed in fire at timber mart in Thane

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Eight persons were charred to death and three others seriously injured in a fire that broke out in three timber scrap godowns in the powerloom town of Bhiwandi near Thane, police and fire officials said.

Lakhimpur case: SC seeks time schedule for conclusion of trial

Lakhimpur case: SC seeks time schedule for conclusion of trial

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The top court also asked the Uttar Pradesh government, which opposed the bail plea of Ashish Mishra terming the offence as 'grave', to file an affidavit with regard to the status of the second case filed over the killing of three occupants of the SUV, which allegedly mowed down the farmers.

Another shootout in South Africa; soccer captain Meyiwa killed

Another shootout in South Africa; soccer captain Meyiwa killed

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

South Africa soccer captain Senzo Meyiwa was shot dead by intruders when trying to protect his girlfriend during a robbery at her home near Johannesburg, officials said on Monday.

Now passing a yoga test can get you out of jail

Now passing a yoga test can get you out of jail

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Sheetal Kawale became the first such beneficiary of the scheme launched by the Maharashtra prisons department.

8 years after rape, murder of UK teen Scarlett Keeling, both accused let off

8 years after rape, murder of UK teen Scarlett Keeling, both accused let off

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Goa Children's Court Judge Vandana Tendulkar acquitted Samson D'Souza and Placido Carvalho of all the charges in the eight-year-long high profile death case.

Tablighi Jamaat: Court grants bail to 82 Bangladeshis

Tablighi Jamaat: Court grants bail to 82 Bangladeshis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

These foreigners had attended the event in March, following which in April COVID-19 cases across the country spiked after hundreds of Tablighi Jamaat members, who had attended the religious congregation at Nizamuddin Markaz event, tested positive.

Nagaland killings: 30 soldiers chargesheeted, SIT says SOPs not followed

Nagaland killings: 30 soldiers chargesheeted, SIT says SOPs not followed

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Investigation has revealed that the Special Force Operation team had not followed the Standard Operating Procedure and the Rules of Engagement

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

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

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Disgraced Olympic and Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius will face sentencing in June following his conviction for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day in 2013.

SC holds Ansals guilty for Uphaar cinema tragedy

SC holds Ansals guilty for Uphaar cinema tragedy

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

The Supreme Court on Wednesday held real estate barons Sushil and Gopal Ansal guilty in the 1997 Uphaar cinema tragedy that claimed the lives of 59 people saying they were more interested about making money than ensuring safety of the cinegoers.

Maharashtra govt moves SC, challenges Salman Khan's acquittal by HC

Maharashtra govt moves SC, challenges Salman Khan's acquittal by HC

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Maharashtra government on Friday moved the Supreme Court challenging the Bombay High Court's verdict acquitting Bollywood superstar Salman Khan in the 2002 hit-and-run case in which one person was killed and four others were injured.

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.

SC disapproves gun firing to celebrate marriage ceremonies

SC disapproves gun firing to celebrate marriage ceremonies

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

The Supreme Court has disapproved the practice of firing bullets during marriage ceremonies in some communities saying guns must be carried with a "sense of responsibility" and are not meant to be used in social gatherings.

Bangladesh cabinet ratifies extradition treaty with India

Bangladesh cabinet ratifies extradition treaty with India

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Bangladesh's cabinet on Monday approved a landmark extradition treaty with India, nearly nine months after the two countries inked the deal, a move that could lead to the handing over of several jailed Indian militant leaders like ULFA's Anup Chetia.

Farmers snatched magazines from cops, robbed anti-riot gear: FIR

Farmers snatched magazines from cops, robbed anti-riot gear: FIR

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Two magazines with 20 live cartridges were snatched from two constables by protestors who also damaged vehicles and robbed anti-riot gears during the violence at Red Fort on Republic Day, according to the first information report (FIR) filed in connection with the incident.

Pistorius freed on parole but will stay under house arrest

Pistorius freed on parole but will stay under house arrest

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Oscar Pistorius, South Africa's 'Blade Runner', was released on parole on Monday, just short of a year into his five-year sentence for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

Tawde's degree is non-issue, says Maharashtra chief minister

Tawde's degree is non-issue, says Maharashtra chief minister

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis defended the state education minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Vinod Tawde, who is caught up in a row over his educational qualification.

4 kids charred to death as school van catches fire in Punjab

4 kids charred to death as school van catches fire in Punjab

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

While eight children were taken out safely by people working in nearby fields, four, including a girl three-year-old girl, were charred to death, they added. Punjab CM Amarinder Singh ordered a magisterial enquiry into the incident.

Court extends Sushil's police custody by four days

Court extends Sushil's police custody by four days

Rediff.com29 May 2021

A Delhi court on Saturday extended by four days the police custody of Olympic wrestling medallist Sushil Kumar and Ajay Kumar Sehrawat, arrested in connection with the murder of a 23-year-old grappler, saying that 'no one is above the law'.

South Africa captain Meyiwa killed trying to protect girlfriend

South Africa captain Meyiwa killed trying to protect girlfriend

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

South Africa soccer captain Senzo Meyiwa was shot dead by intruders when trying to protect his girlfriend during a robbery at her home near Johannesburg, officials said on Monday.

Temple fireworks mishap: 13 persons arrested; death toll up to 110

Temple fireworks mishap: 13 persons arrested; death toll up to 110

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The five were absconding soon after one of the worst temple tragedies Kerala has witnessed which has claimed 110 lives so far and left over 350 injured.

91 foreign Markaz attendees granted bail

91 foreign Markaz attendees granted bail

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The 91 foreigners from 21 countries were chargesheeted for attending Markaz at Nizamuddin in New Delhi allegedly in violation of visa conditions, indulging in missionary activities illegally and violating government guidelines issued after the COVID-19 outbreak.

K'taka: Over dozen bottles of pesticide were poured in prasad that killed 15

K'taka: Over dozen bottles of pesticide were poured in prasad that killed 15

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

The 52-year old seer and his three accomplices -- a woman, her husband and his friend -- have been arrested under IPC sections including those pertaining to murder, attempt to murder and criminal conspiracy, South Zone IGP K V Sharath Chandra said.

Steenkamps question court ruling, say Pistorius killed their daughter

Steenkamps question court ruling, say Pistorius killed their daughter

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Oscar Pistorius shot dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp deliberately, her parents said, ahead of an appeal hearing in which prosecutors are seeking to overturn a South African court ruling that the athlete was not guilty of murder.

Chargesheets filed against 376 for attending Tablighi in Delhi

Chargesheets filed against 376 for attending Tablighi in Delhi

Rediff.com27 May 2020

According to the chargesheets, all the foreign nationals have been booked for violating visa rules, violating government guidelines issued in the wake of Covid-19 pandemic and regulations regarding Epidemic diseases Act, Disaster Management Act and prohibitory orders under section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure.

Salman out on bail after 5-year sentence suspended

Salman out on bail after 5-year sentence suspended

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will not have to go to jail pending disposal of his appeal against conviction in the 2002 hit-and-run case after the Bombay high court suspended his sentence and granted him bail.

Pistorius says murdered girlfriend would want him to go free

Pistorius says murdered girlfriend would want him to go free

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Oscar Pistorius said that Reeva Steenkamp, the girlfriend he was convicted of murdering on Valentine's Day 2013, would want him to go free, in a television interview due to be broadcast on Friday.

Doctor behind Chhattisgarh sterilisation horror arrested

Doctor behind Chhattisgarh sterilisation horror arrested

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The surgeon, who conducted sterilisation surgeries on 83 women at a state-run camp which claimed the lives of 12 women in Pendari village in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district, has been arrested.

'Blade Runner' Pistorius to be sentenced for murdering girlfriend

'Blade Runner' Pistorius to be sentenced for murdering girlfriend

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

South African Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius will be sentenced this week for the 2013 murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, ending years of legal twists and turns.

Kerala HC bans high-decibel fireworks in places of worship; Kollam toll 113

Kerala HC bans high-decibel fireworks in places of worship; Kollam toll 113

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The court asked the state government to examine whether a Central Bureau of Investigation probe is necessary to go into the Paravoor temple tragedy.

Road rage case: SC holds Sidhu guilty, but no jail term

Road rage case: SC holds Sidhu guilty, but no jail term

Rediff.com15 May 2018

The Punjab tourism minister was fined Rs 1,000 for voluntarily causing hurt to a 65-year-old man in the 1998 case.

Alwar lynching: NHRC issues notice to Centre, Rajasthan

Alwar lynching: NHRC issues notice to Centre, Rajasthan

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

The MHA was told by the Rajasthan government that a special police team has been constituted to arrest all those involved in the lynching.

Kanpur building collapse: Man, daughter pulled out alive; 2 booked

Kanpur building collapse: Man, daughter pulled out alive; 2 booked

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Teams of army and National Disaster Response Force on Thursday morning rescued the 9-year-old girl and her father from the building's debris. The duo received minor injuries in the incident, a senior official said, adding that total seven persons were killed in the incident and 18 injured.

5 charred to death in Bengaluru bar fire

5 charred to death in Bengaluru bar fire

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Resto-bar owner V R Dayashankar who went absconding after the incident was later arrested.

Pistorius parole ruling could take four months

Pistorius parole ruling could take four months

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

South Africa's parole review board has up to four months to conclude its decision on when Oscar Pistorius can be released from prison, a Justice Ministry spokesman said on Thursday.