News for 'custodial death case'

Last rites of Baba Siddique performed with state honours in Mumbai

Last rites of Baba Siddique performed with state honours in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

NCP leaders including, Praful Patel, Chhagan Bhujbal and Ajit Pawar were present at the Bada Qabrastan during the last rites of Baba Siddique.

Actress Pavithra was present at murder spot, beat victim with slippers: Police

Actress Pavithra was present at murder spot, beat victim with slippers: Police

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The actress has been named as accused number one in the case, allegedly for being the instigator, while Darshan is accused number two, who allegedly executed the murder.

Kerala ADM's suicide amid graft charges sparks political turmoil

Kerala ADM's suicide amid graft charges sparks political turmoil

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

The Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party have united in their demands, calling for the immediate resignation and arrest of P P Divya, a Communist Party of India-Marxist leader and district panchayat president, who leveled graft accusations against ADM Naveen Babu at his send-off function organised by colleagues at the Kannur district collectorate.

Rhea arrested in drugs case, sent to 14-day judicial custody

Rhea arrested in drugs case, sent to 14-day judicial custody

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The court rejected Chakraborty's bail application. The NCB told the court that she was an 'active member' of a drugs syndicate and procured drugs for Rajput, her boyfriend.

Guj HC rejects Sanjeev Bhatt's plea

Guj HC rejects Sanjeev Bhatt's plea

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

The Gujarat high court on Friday rejected the plea of suspended Indian Police Service officer Sanjeev Bhatt to set aside criminal procedure initiated against him in the 1990 custodial death case.

Boy killed by cow vigilantes: Dad points finger at landlord

Boy killed by cow vigilantes: Dad points finger at landlord

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

The father of teenager Aryan Mishra, who was shot dead allegedly by cow vigilantes in a car chase in Faridabad, is restless with many questions about the death, such as why none of the other passengers in the vehicle were hurt in the attack.

Crisis deepens as Bengal docs defy SC order, reject Mamata's talk offer

Crisis deepens as Bengal docs defy SC order, reject Mamata's talk offer

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The top court on Monday directed the protesting resident doctors to resume work by 5 pm on Tuesday, observing that if "there is continued abstention from work, there may be a likelihood of adverse action".

Why Badlapur accused was shot in head, asks HC

Why Badlapur accused was shot in head, asks HC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

The Bombay high court on Wednesday said the probe into the killing of Badlapur sexual assault case accused Akshay Shinde in a shoot-out should be carried out in a fair and impartial manner.

6 more held over Bengal varsity student's death; guv meets JU officials

6 more held over Bengal varsity student's death; guv meets JU officials

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

This takes the total number of apprehended persons in this case to nine, a police officer said.

Kanjhawala case: 10 police vehicles couldn't track killer car

Kanjhawala case: 10 police vehicles couldn't track killer car

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

On the fateful night, multiple teams were deployed under four ACPs of Rohini district to trace the car, collect details from PCR callers and identify the victim as well as the accused involved in the case, sources said, adding that teams from Aman Vihar, Prem Nagar, Begumpur and Prashant Vihar were deployed to crack the case.

Gujarat HC stays order rejecting Sanjeev Bhatt's plea

Gujarat HC stays order rejecting Sanjeev Bhatt's plea

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

The Gujarat high court on Monday stayed its own order rejecting suspended IPS officer Sanjeev Bhatt's plea to set aside criminal procedure initiated against him in connection with a custodial death case in 1990.

JU ragging death: Accused can't enter campus till acquitted

JU ragging death: Accused can't enter campus till acquitted

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The 13 arrested in connection with the death of the Jadavpur University fresher allegedly due to ragging and sexual molestation at the hostel will not be allowed to either enter its premises or the campus, according to a decision by the varsity's executive council.

Spurned suitor arrested for Hubballi woman's murder

Spurned suitor arrested for Hubballi woman's murder

Rediff.com17 May 2024

"The accused was nabbed on Thursday night from Davanagere with the help of the Railway Police. He has been arrested in connection with the case," Hubballi Dharwad Police Commissioner Renuka Sukumar said.

NC worker's death: Son moves petition seeking CBI probe

NC worker's death: Son moves petition seeking CBI probe

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Fearing that the alleged custodial death of NC worker Syed Mohammad Yousuf was being "hushed up", son of the deceased leader has moved a petition in a court in Srinagar seeking Central Bureau of Investigation probe.

'I was scared to death for Baba's life'

'I was scared to death for Baba's life'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

'I don't know if he put up a front but he never let me feel his morale was down. He told me how he was tackling the problems he was facing, or if there was some way the lawyers could help, but he would always tell me not to worry with a big broad smile.'

Gangster Suresh Pujari deported, in Maharashtra ATS custody till Dec 25

Gangster Suresh Pujari deported, in Maharashtra ATS custody till Dec 25

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Gangster Suresh Pujari, wanted in several extortion cases in Mumbai region and Karnataka, has been deported to India, a senior police official said on Wednesday.

Alwar lynching victim died in police custody, says Rajasthan home minister

Alwar lynching victim died in police custody, says Rajasthan home minister

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

On the lines of the Pehlu Khan's lynching case, the state government has ordered a compensation of Rs 1.25 lakh to Rakbar Khan's family. Further compensation will be provided based on the recommendations of the district legal committee, he added.

CEO-mom tried to kill self after smothering child to death: Police

CEO-mom tried to kill self after smothering child to death: Police

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The chief executive officer of an artificial intelligence start-up allegedly killed her four-year-old son at a service apartment in Goa and stuffed his body in a bag before taking it to neighbouring Karnataka in a taxi, the police said on Tuesday.

Resolution seeking probe into Stan Swamy's death introduced in US Congress

Resolution seeking probe into Stan Swamy's death introduced in US Congress

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

A resolution commemorating the life of Indian human rights defender Father Stan Swamy and seeking an independent investigation into the death of the Jesuit priest has been introduced in the US Congress, Congressman Juan Vargas has said.

Amravati murder: 'Mastermind' in custody till July 7

Amravati murder: 'Mastermind' in custody till July 7

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Irfan Khan is accused of plotting Kolhe's murder, allotting special tasks to the other accused and supplying vehicles and money to them.

Indian student facing US admission fraud charge to return under plea deal

Indian student facing US admission fraud charge to return under plea deal

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Aryan Anand had submitted fake and falsified documents to secure admission into Lehigh University, a private research university in Pennsylvania for the 2023-2024 academic year.

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.

MPs seek swift death penalty, castration in rape cases

MPs seek swift death penalty, castration in rape cases

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Responding to a discussion during Zero Hour in the Lower House, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said he was falling short of words to condemn the heinous crime.

Stan Swamy death: Oppn leaders and activists call for fixing accountability

Stan Swamy death: Oppn leaders and activists call for fixing accountability

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Opposition leaders and activists hit out at the Centre after the death of Jesuit priest and activist Stan Swamy on Monday, saying it should be held accountable for the "ruthless" and "inhuman treatment" meted out to the 84-year-old who was suffering from multiple ailments and awaiting bail on medical grounds.

TN BSP chief's murder not political, 8 arrested: Police

TN BSP chief's murder not political, 8 arrested: Police

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

A BSP functionary said it was a "planned murder" and claimed there was an "intelligence failure." Therefore, the central agency should probe the case.

Police file revision plea for Arnab Goswami's custody

Police file revision plea for Arnab Goswami's custody

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

The police sought the sessions court to quash the CJM order and grant them custody of the three accused.

CBI arrests 3 in Balasore train crash case for culpable homicide

CBI arrests 3 in Balasore train crash case for culpable homicide

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday took into custody three railway personnel in connection with the June 2 Balasore train accident, making its first arrests in the case, officials said.

The Perils Of Political Abuse

The Perils Of Political Abuse

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'Leave aside the negative fallouts of phraseology like 'urban Naxals' and 'terrorists', both the BJP and the Congress have to re-discover themselves in the context of the 2024 election results, including those of the upcoming ones for Maharashtra and Jharkhand,' observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

TN honour killing case: HC sets aside death sentence of 5

TN honour killing case: HC sets aside death sentence of 5

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

B Chinnaswamy, father of Kausalya, whose husband Shankar was hacked to death in front of her in Udumlapet town and relieved him from all charges including that of criminal conspiracy.

Gaanth Chapter 1: Jamnaa Paar Review: Boring

Gaanth Chapter 1: Jamnaa Paar Review: Boring

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

It introduces random characters, goes on several wild goose chases and is incapable of holding onto any thread of the plot, sighs Deepa Gahlot.

Kolkata rape-murder: Where the CBI probe has reached

Kolkata rape-murder: Where the CBI probe has reached

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will conduct a psychological assessment of Sanjay Roy, the accused in a rape-and-murder case of a doctor in Kolkata that has triggered nationwide protests, officials said on Saturday.

CBI takes over Kolkata doctor's rape-murder probe

CBI takes over Kolkata doctor's rape-murder probe

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

The court directed the Kolkata Police to hand over the case diary to the central probe agency by Tuesday evening, and all other documents by 10 am on Wednesday.

Pune teen's mother held for aiding blood swap

Pune teen's mother held for aiding blood swap

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

The mother of the minor in the Porsche car accident case was arrested after confirmation that his blood samples were replaced with hers, Pune police chief Amitesh Kumar said on Saturday.

Another drug peddler arrested in Sonali Phogat 'murder' case

Another drug peddler arrested in Sonali Phogat 'murder' case

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

With this, five people have so far been arrested in the case.

Yunus case: Pradeep Sharma, others exonerated

Yunus case: Pradeep Sharma, others exonerated

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

Earlier, the Bombay high court, which is hearing a petition on the Yunus case, had instructed the state DGP to file the chargesheet in the case.

Stan Swamy's death: Opposition leaders write to Prez

Stan Swamy's death: Opposition leaders write to Prez

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The 84-year-old priest-activist Stan Swamy, arrested under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in the Elgar Parishad case, died at a Mumbai hospital Monday in the middle of his fight for bail on health grounds.

SC refuses to grant bail to 3 convicts in 2002 Godhra train burning case

SC refuses to grant bail to 3 convicts in 2002 Godhra train burning case

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the bail pleas of three convicts serving life term in the 2002 Godhra train burning case, which plunged Gujarat into one of the worst communal riots, terming it a "very serious incident".

Narayan Rane's arrest justified, not custodial interrogation: Court

Narayan Rane's arrest justified, not custodial interrogation: Court

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

A court at Mahad in Maharashtra, while granting bail to Union Minister Narayan Rane, said his arrest over his controversial remarks against Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray was "justified", but his custodial interrogation was not necessary.

Days after surrender, Bilkis Bano rapist out on 5-day parole

Days after surrender, Bilkis Bano rapist out on 5-day parole

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Convict Pradip Modhiya, a resident of Dahod district, has been released from Godhra district jail on parole due to the death of his father-in-law.

Assam encounter: Deceased youth had non-bullet injuries

Assam encounter: Deceased youth had non-bullet injuries

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

There were wounds and bruises on the bodies, including in private parts, of the three youths who were killed in an alleged encounter with Assam Police in Cachar district last month, according to post-mortem and inquest reports.