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SC to hear Gujarat govt's plea in Godhra train burning case on March 24

SC to hear Gujarat govt's plea in Godhra train burning case on March 24

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday said it will hear on March 24 the appeal of the Gujarat government and the bail pleas of several accused who are serving life imprisonment in the 2002 Godhra train burning case.

Chidambaram speaks on Binayak Sen's sentence

Chidambaram speaks on Binayak Sen's sentence

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

Home Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday expressed surprise over the statement made by wife of jailed rights activist Binayak Sen, who had said that she did not feel safe in the country.Answering questions about the judgement sentencing Sen to life imprisonment on sedition charges, Chidambaram said the judgement may be unsatisfactory for many people but the only way to 'correct' it was by filing an appeal. Binayak Sen has been convicted by a court of law," he said.

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