News for 'jail term'

WC final delays Shiney's transfer to new jail

WC final delays Shiney's transfer to new jail

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

The entire police force is busy in security arrangements for the final match on April 2.

3 PFI members get life term for chopping off Kerala professor's hand

3 PFI members get life term for chopping off Kerala professor's hand

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The right hand of TJ Joseph, professor of Newman College in Thodupuzha in Idukki district, was chopped off by alleged PFI activists on July 4, 2010.

Rahul Gandhi attends Lok Sabha day after conviction

Rahul Gandhi attends Lok Sabha day after conviction

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

The House was adjourned seconds after convening amid ruckus over various issues, and Rahul Gandhi left Parliament soon after that.

Prisoner dies of food poisoning in Goa jail, several take ill

Prisoner dies of food poisoning in Goa jail, several take ill

Rediff.com31 May 2013

A murder convict died of suspected food poisoning on Friday and over 130 inmates of Goa Central Jail at Aguada and Sub-Jail at Mapusa took ill after apparently consuming the dinner prepared by prisoners last night, jail authorities said.

Pak doctor who helped US track, kill Laden shifted out of Peshawar jail

Pak doctor who helped US track, kill Laden shifted out of Peshawar jail

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

Afridi had ran a fake vaccination drive in Abbottabad city to help CIA agents track the former Al Qaeda chief, who was later killed by US Navy Seals in a controversial raid on May 2, 2011.

Lok Sabha cancels disqualification of NCP's Mohammed Faizal

Lok Sabha cancels disqualification of NCP's Mohammed Faizal

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The Lok Sabha secretariat on Wednesday restored the membership of Nationalist Congress Party leader P P Mohammed Faizal, who was disqualified from the lower house in January following his conviction in a criminal case with a 10-year jail term.

Former Nepal and IPL cricketer Lamichhane convicted of rape

Former Nepal and IPL cricketer Lamichhane convicted of rape

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Lamichhane, who is currently out on bail -- an order released by the Patan High Court -- was arrested in November 2022, after a 18-year-old girl alleged that he raped her in a hotel room in Kathmandu in August 2022.

Yasin Malik to argue in-person against NIA seeking death penalty for him

Yasin Malik to argue in-person against NIA seeking death penalty for him

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Turning down the court's suggestion to appoint a lawyer on his behalf, separatist leader Yasin Malik on Friday told the Delhi high court he wished to argue in-person against a National Investigation Agency plea seeking death penalty for him in a terror funding case.

Harvey Weinstein tests positive for COVID-19 in jail

Harvey Weinstein tests positive for COVID-19 in jail

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The disgraced Hollywood mogul was recently shifted to high security Wende Correctional Facility from Rikers Island prison to spend his jail term.

Aussie racist who thrashed Indian student jailed

Aussie racist who thrashed Indian student jailed

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

Coming down heavily on racist attacks, an Australian court in Melbourne has sentenced the attacker of an Indian student, who went into a coma after being brutally beaten up, to over four years in jail. Judge Pamela Jenkins sentenced 21-year-old Zakarie Hussein to four-and-a-half years' jail term, with a minimum non-parole period of two years, observing that such racist attacks need to be condemned. Sukhraj Singh, 28, was attacked by Zakarie and a gang.

'We Want Justice, Not Money'

'We Want Justice, Not Money'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

'Sanjay Roy is not alone.' 'If he's kept alive, maybe we will know what happened.' 'Why was he in the chest medicine department that night when he never went there earlier?' 'Nobody will parade in front of a CCTV camera and then go and murder someone.' 'There are several people who are involved in this heinous crime. They have to be identified and punished.'

SC holds Anil Ambani guilty of contempt, faces 3-month jail

SC holds Anil Ambani guilty of contempt, faces 3-month jail

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

The apex court said Ambani and the others will have to purge contempt by paying Rs 453 crore to Ericsson in four weeks. A bench comprising Justices R F Nariman and Vineet Saran said if the 'contemnors' failed to make the payments within the specified period, they will undergo a jail term of three months.

3 Dera followers get 3-yr jail in first conviction in 2015 sacrilege cases

3 Dera followers get 3-yr jail in first conviction in 2015 sacrilege cases

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

The court of judicial magistrate first class Rahul Garg also imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 each on Prithi Singh a resident of Baghapurana and Amardeep Singh and Mithu Singh, both residents of Malke village.

Kalpana Soren to remain in limelight because...

Kalpana Soren to remain in limelight because...

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Despite the personal and political challenges posed by her husband's legal battles, Kalpana has proven to be a resilient and dynamic leader.

Released prisoner flicks car parked outside jail

Released prisoner flicks car parked outside jail

Rediff.com19 Oct 2003

Islam was released on Saturday after a 10-year jail term.

Time For Pak Army Chief To Shuffle Generals

Time For Pak Army Chief To Shuffle Generals

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Two important Corps Commands at Multan and Bahawalpur, as also the posts of Adjutant General and Quartermaster General at General Headquarters now stand vacant, reveals Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Kejriwal's shocker elicits mixed response from allies, opponents

Kejriwal's shocker elicits mixed response from allies, opponents

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's unexpected announcement on Sunday that he will resign after two days drew mixed reactions from parties, with some saying it was a compulsion due to bail restrictions on his functioning and others hailing it as a right call to go back to the people.

'Manipur Govt Wants AFSPA In Kuki, Naga Areas But Not In Meitei Areas'

'Manipur Govt Wants AFSPA In Kuki, Naga Areas But Not In Meitei Areas'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

'This is leading to anarchy.'

3 criminal law bills get Presidential assent

3 criminal law bills get Presidential assent

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

The three new laws -- the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Act -- will replace the colonial era Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872.

Man jailed for 10 yrs for raping minor neighbour

Man jailed for 10 yrs for raping minor neighbour

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

A man has been sent to 10 years in jail for raping his minor neighbour last year by a Delhi court which also directed the state to pay Rs 1 lakh compensation to the victim for her rehabilitation.

If we don't act in matters of personal liberty what are we here for?: SC

If we don't act in matters of personal liberty what are we here for?: SC

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Highlighting the importance of "personal liberty", the Supreme Court on Friday said it will be acting "in breach" of its special constitutional powers if it does not act in cases pertaining to the violation of the fundamental rights of the citizens of the country.

Ex-Army officer jailed for 3 yrs for cheating

Ex-Army officer jailed for 3 yrs for cheating

Rediff.com22 Jul 2012

Special CBI Judge Manoj Jain awarded jail term to Lance Naik Suresh Babu after holding him guilty of hatching a criminal conspiracy and committing cheating and forgery by furnishing incorrect particulars to the Ministry of External Affairs to obtain passports for them.

3 Indians jailed for drug smuggling in US

3 Indians jailed for drug smuggling in US

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

A United States court has sentenced three Indians to prison -- terms ranging from 54 to 48 months -- and ordered their deportation after the jail term following their conviction in a case related to smuggling liquid ephedrine, disguised as "green tea extract", into the country.

1993 blasts: Conspirator gets life term

1993 blasts: Conspirator gets life term

Rediff.com31 May 2007

A TADA court on Thursday sentenced seven people convicted in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case to rigorous imprisonment ranging from five years to life imprisonment.

Imran Khan arrested in Toshakhana case, sentenced to 3 years in jail

Imran Khan arrested in Toshakhana case, sentenced to 3 years in jail

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Khan was convicted in the Toshakhana case which was filed last year on the complaint of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) which had earlier disqualified him in the same case.

Kejriwal set to quit, AAP to name new Delhi CM at noon

Kejriwal set to quit, AAP to name new Delhi CM at noon

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Kejriwal had announced his decision to resign from the post of chief minister on Sunday. He had said that he will only sit on the CM's chair when people give him a "certificate of honesty".

Can Kejriwal Reconnect With Delhi Voters?

Can Kejriwal Reconnect With Delhi Voters?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

As leaders in both the BJP and Congress concede, neither has within their parties a leader to match Arvind Kejriwal's charisma in Delhi.

PIX: Sanjay Dutt returns home from jail

PIX: Sanjay Dutt returns home from jail

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The actor was granted a 14-day furlough by the Yerwada Jail.

Jailed Indian passing terror plans to militants?

Jailed Indian passing terror plans to militants?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

The authorities were so concerned about his ability to radicalize other prisoners that he was moved out of the high-security prison and was transferred to Frankland jail, Durham.

Bangla lecturer posts derogatory Facebook status; lands in jail

Bangla lecturer posts derogatory Facebook status; lands in jail

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

A university lecturer, who posted a Facebook status wishing for the death of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, was today sentenced to six-month in jail by a Bangladeshi court.

7 Years Later, Bhima Koregaon Revisited

7 Years Later, Bhima Koregaon Revisited

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

With all the evasions, one assertion made by the Pune (Rural) police stood out: They had found no connection of the Elgar Parishad with the violent incidents of January 1, 2018. Yet, the case against the 'Bhima Koregaon 16', which is based on exactly this alleged connection, continues, and seven of the accused continue to be behind bars under the UAPA, explains Jyoti Punwani.

More BJP-ruled states roll out police quotas for ex-Agniveers

More BJP-ruled states roll out police quotas for ex-Agniveers

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

States like Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh had on Friday announced similar incentives.

Atiq Ahmed, brother brought to Naini jail; to be produced in court on Tuesday

Atiq Ahmed, brother brought to Naini jail; to be produced in court on Tuesday

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

A video of the incident which occurred at around 6:25 AM shows a cow darting towards the road when it was hit by the vehicle carrying Ahmed. The cow fell near the road divider. After the incident, the vehicle stopped for a while before resuming the onward journey.

Mumbai terror attack handler Majeed Mir awarded 15-yr jail in Pakistan

Mumbai terror attack handler Majeed Mir awarded 15-yr jail in Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Mir was called "project manager" of the Mumbai attacks.

Jailed British-Iranian woman released on bail

Jailed British-Iranian woman released on bail

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

British-Iranian woman Ghoncheh Ghavami controversially jailed in Tehran after trying to attend a men's volleyball match was released on bail on Sunday pending an appeal court verdict.

3rd accused of 2005 Delhi blast gets 10-yr jail

3rd accused of 2005 Delhi blast gets 10-yr jail

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

Dar was, however, acquitted of the charges of conspiracy to wage a war against the government by carrying out the blasts.

Qatar Reprieve Highlights India Diplomacy

Qatar Reprieve Highlights India Diplomacy

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The incident remains a reminder of the inherent fragilities of all geopolitical relationships.

Yasin Malik death penalty: HC judge recuses himself

Yasin Malik death penalty: HC judge recuses himself

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chief, who is currently serving a life term in the case, was virtually present for the the court proceedings from the Tihar jail in Delhi.

Kejriwal resigns, Atishi set to be next Delhi CM

Kejriwal resigns, Atishi set to be next Delhi CM

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party led by its chief minister designate Atishi staked claim to form a new government in Delhi on Tuesday shortly after Arvind Kejriwal resigned from the post, an effort seen as a bold gambit to seize the initiative ahead of assembly elections due in five months.

Kejriwal Campaigns For Kanhaiya

Kejriwal Campaigns For Kanhaiya

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Aam Aadmi Party national Convenor Arvind Kejriwal campaigned for Kanhaiya Kumar, the Congress candidate from the North-East Delhi constituency, at a roadshow in Bhajanpura on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.