News for 'jail assault'

Nithari killing accused Koli, Pandher acquitted; death penalty cancelled

Nithari killing accused Koli, Pandher acquitted; death penalty cancelled

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

A CBI official in New Delhi said the team was waiting for the judgment copy and would take a call on next steps after studying it.

'Asaram habitual offender': Prosecution seeks life imprisonment

'Asaram habitual offender': Prosecution seeks life imprisonment

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The 81-year-old godman is currently lodged in a Jodhpur jail, where he is serving life sentence in another case of raping a minor girl at his ashram in Rajasthan in 2013.

'Harassed' Nalini shifted from Vellore jail

'Harassed' Nalini shifted from Vellore jail

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Nalini had earlier this month complained of harassment by jail officials. She had later alleged her life was under threat and that prison authorities had assaulted her.

US: Man jailed for 3 yrs for assaulting Sikh cabbie

US: Man jailed for 3 yrs for assaulting Sikh cabbie

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

A Seattle man has been sentenced to over three years in prison and ordered to pay damages for brutally assaulting a Sikh taxi driver last year in a racially-motivated hate crime during which he used "the most disgusting and ugly" racist language against the victim.

Spanish footballer gets 4 years in jail for sexual abuse

Spanish footballer gets 4 years in jail for sexual abuse

Rediff.com4 May 2022

A Spanish court has handed soccer player Santi Mina a four-year prison sentence for sexually abusing a woman in the southern town of Mojacar in 2017

In MP, 90 of 230 new MLAs face criminal cases, murder among charges against 34

In MP, 90 of 230 new MLAs face criminal cases, murder among charges against 34

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

In 2023, this number has dropped to 90, nearly 39 per cent of the 230-member House, an ADR report said.

Asaram, son move HC seeking quashing of sexual assault plaints

Asaram, son move HC seeking quashing of sexual assault plaints

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

A petition has been filed by self-styled godman Asaram Bapu and his son Narayan Sai in the Gujarat high court seeking quashing of the complaints of sexual assault filed against them by two Surat-based sisters.

2 AAP MLAs arrested in Delhi chief secretary assault case

2 AAP MLAs arrested in Delhi chief secretary assault case

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

AAP claimed that Jarwal was arrested based on a "frivolous" complaint.

Prisoners on hunger strike in Pak jail where Sarabjit died

Prisoners on hunger strike in Pak jail where Sarabjit died

Rediff.com15 May 2013

Over 1,400 prisoners went on hunger strike at Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore on Wednesday where Indian national Sarabjit Singh was killed, to protest the hostile attitude of the prison staff.

Israel-Hamas truce begins, 13 hostages to be freed from Gaza

Israel-Hamas truce begins, 13 hostages to be freed from Gaza

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The Qatari spokesperson stated that Mossad will provide the Qataris with a list of Palestinian inmates who are likely to be released.

SC denies bail to Asaram in sexual assault cases

SC denies bail to Asaram in sexual assault cases

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

The apex court, while rejecting Asaram's regular bail plea, noted that the petition was based on a communication issued by Jail Superintendent of Jodhpur Central jail.

Why Congress Rose To Kejriwal's Defence

Why Congress Rose To Kejriwal's Defence

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

The Congress now knows that it is the only force -- however weakened it might be -- that stands between the BJP and India's evolution into a single-party Republic. Because, once it is out of the way, the BJP could sort out the other regional powers: Co-opting some, demolishing others, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

'Kahe ka dar' asks gangster Atiq Ahmed as convoy halts in MP

'Kahe ka dar' asks gangster Atiq Ahmed as convoy halts in MP

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Ahmed, a former Samajwadi Party MP, has been lodged in the Sabarmati central jail since June 2019. He was shifted there following a Supreme Court after he was accused of orchestrating the kidnapping and assault on real estate businessman Mohit Jaiswal while in prison in UP.

Sureshbhai Patel assault: US cop no longer faces criminal charges

Sureshbhai Patel assault: US cop no longer faces criminal charges

Rediff.com13 May 2016

An American police officer, who brutally assaulted an Indian grandfather and left him partially paralysed, is no longer facing state criminal charges in Alabama.

Sexual assault case: Guj court rejects Asaram's bail plea

Sexual assault case: Guj court rejects Asaram's bail plea

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

A Gandhinagar court o Wednesday rejected self-styled godman Asaram's bail application in the sexual assault case lodged against him by one of the two Surat-based sisters.

Indian arrested for filming UAE man assaulting a compatriot

Indian arrested for filming UAE man assaulting a compatriot

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

An Indian who filmed a senior Emirati official assaulting another Indian has been arrested by the police for uploading the video online that has now gone viral.

Alabama Governor apologises for assault against Indian

Alabama Governor apologises for assault against Indian

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

The Governor of the US state of Alabama has apologised for the "unfortunate" use of excessive force by police against an Indian grandfather early this month that left him partially paralysed.

Assault case against Bleach to be withdrawn

Assault case against Bleach to be withdrawn

Rediff.com1 Feb 2004

The Briton had allegedly assaulted fellow convict Kamal Routh in Presidency Jail in Kolkata about a year back.

Jail authorities involved in attack on Sarabjit: Sister

Jail authorities involved in attack on Sarabjit: Sister

Rediff.com28 Apr 2013

The brutal assault on Sarabjit Singh, who is in "deep coma", was not possible without the involvement of jail authorities in Lahore and Pakistan should take immediate action against the perpetrators of the attack, his family said.

Asaram case: Verdict to be pronounced in jail to avoid violence

Asaram case: Verdict to be pronounced in jail to avoid violence

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

The advocates will be permitted to remain present at the time of pronouncement of judgment.

'If he lives...': Umesh Pal's kin seek death penalty for Atiq

'If he lives...': Umesh Pal's kin seek death penalty for Atiq

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

'I want Atiq Ahmed's empire to end, I don't want him to be alive'

BJP leader Vijayvargiya's MLA son beats officer with bat, jailed

BJP leader Vijayvargiya's MLA son beats officer with bat, jailed

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

The dramatic scenes, of the young politician and his supporters chasing the official with a bat, took place in full public view, in the presence of policemen and television crews.

Sexual assault case: SC extends Tejpal's interim bail

Sexual assault case: SC extends Tejpal's interim bail

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Tehelka founder editor Tarun Tejpal's interim bail was on Friday extended by the Supreme Court till July 1 when it will hear his regular bail plea in a sexual assault case.

Sexual assault case: Tarun Tejpal gets bail

Sexual assault case: Tarun Tejpal gets bail

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted regular bail to Tehelka founder editor Tarun Tejpal in a sexual assault case filed by his colleague with a warning that it will be cancelled if he tries to tamper with evidence or induce witnesses.

Man who slapped Pawar sent to Tihar Jail

Man who slapped Pawar sent to Tihar Jail

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

A small-time transporter, who slapped Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar days after assaulting former Telecom Minister Sukhram, was sent to Tihar Jail by a Delhi court on Friday.

Jailed Meghalaya BJP leader gets bail in 3-yr-old girl's rape case

Jailed Meghalaya BJP leader gets bail in 3-yr-old girl's rape case

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Bernard N Marak was granted bail by the Meghalaya high court in a case pertaining to the alleged rape of a three-year-old girl at his farmhouse in West Garo Hills district.

Artist Chintan Upadhayay convicted for killing wife, her lawyer

Artist Chintan Upadhayay convicted for killing wife, her lawyer

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

A sessions court in Mumbai on Thursday convicted artist Chintan Upadhyay for abetting and conspiring to kill his wife wife Hema Upadhyay and her lawyer Haresh Bhambhani.

Indrani alleges she was beaten up in Byculla jail, moves court

Indrani alleges she was beaten up in Byculla jail, moves court

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Taking note of her complaint, a Central Bureau of Investigation court, which is hearing the Sheena murder case, directed the prison authorities to produce Indrani before it on Wednesday.

Nothing Rigorous About Sidhu's Prison Term

Nothing Rigorous About Sidhu's Prison Term

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Navjot Sidhu's life inside jail wouldn't be ten percent as hard as that of an ordinary convict who is in jail for assault leading to unintentional death, argues Sudhir Bisht.

Andaman gang-rape: Chargesheet filed against ex-chief secretary, 2 others

Andaman gang-rape: Chargesheet filed against ex-chief secretary, 2 others

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

The SIT headed by Monika Bhardwaj submitted the charge sheet on Friday.

Floyd Mayweather sentenced to three months in jail

Floyd Mayweather sentenced to three months in jail

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

Floyd Mayweather Jr has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Josie Harris in 2010.

Wrestler Sushil Kumar gets bail for father's last rites

Wrestler Sushil Kumar gets bail for father's last rites

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Sushil Kumar has been granted interim bail for four days to perform his father's last rites.

Charlie Sheen faces jail time

Charlie Sheen faces jail time

Rediff.com2 Jun 2010

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Sexual assault case: Tarun Tejpal alleges political vendetta

Sexual assault case: Tarun Tejpal alleges political vendetta

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Tehelka founder editor Tarun Tejpal, who has been accused by his junior colleague of sexual assault, on Tuesday alleged he has been framed because of "political vendetta".

Were jail authorities involved in Madhya Pradesh jailbreak?

Were jail authorities involved in Madhya Pradesh jailbreak?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

The embarrassing incident in which alleged activists of the Students Islamic Movement of India got away from a MP jail is being probed by the government.

Delhi official who raped, impregnated minor sent to custody

Delhi official who raped, impregnated minor sent to custody

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

A court in New Delhi on Tuesday sent to one-day judicial custody suspended Delhi government officer Premoday Khakha who allegedly raped a minor several times and impregnated her.

Hours after arrest in POCSO case, HC orders K'taka seer's release, stays NBW

Hours after arrest in POCSO case, HC orders K'taka seer's release, stays NBW

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

After he was set free, the seer was staying at the Virakta Math in Davangere, from where he was arrested by the Chitradurga police on on Monday.

Mirwaiz released, calls for dialogue, reconciliation in J-K

Mirwaiz released, calls for dialogue, reconciliation in J-K

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

In his first public appearance following his release from four-year house arrest on Friday, Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq reiterated the stand of his separatist amalgam that the issue of Jammu and Kashmir has to be resolved through dialogue and peaceful means.

Asaram's demand for special facilities in jail rejected

Asaram's demand for special facilities in jail rejected

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Forced into the confinement of jail after his bail plea was rejected, self-styled godman Asaram Bapu on Wednesday sought for his routine diet, gangajal and a special bed besides other facilities which were denied by the jail administration.

'It's inhuman, merciless that breaches every human right'

'It's inhuman, merciless that breaches every human right'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'I was put in an anda cell. No window, light or air. Only grills.' 'During the monsoon, water would seep. There were rats running around all the time.' 'We were forced to sleep under bright lights all the time. Those bright lights are never switched off.'