News for 'magistrate-court'

Mumbai cops move court for withdrawing fake TRP case involving Arnab Goswami

Mumbai cops move court for withdrawing fake TRP case involving Arnab Goswami

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The chargesheet cited Goswami's alleged acceptance of his WhatsApp chat with Dasgupta as crucial evidence to indict him in the case.

'This Isn't Like Any Other Election'

'This Isn't Like Any Other Election'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'We can't sit back clutching our memories of the riots. The country, the future of our children are more important.' Jyoti Punwani reports on an unusual election meeting in Mumbai.

3 held for illegally entering India by fishing boat

3 held for illegally entering India by fishing boat

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The boat was spotted off the Mumbai coast during patrolling on Tuesday morning, a police official said.

Mumbai ex-mayor sent to 14-day jail for remarks against CM Shinde

Mumbai ex-mayor sent to 14-day jail for remarks against CM Shinde

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The accused sought bail from the court, claiming that he was "innocent and falsely implicated" in the case. His application will be heard on Thursday.

Judicial process shouldn't be means ..., says HC; frees Salman in 2019 case

Judicial process shouldn't be means ..., says HC; frees Salman in 2019 case

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Justice Bharati Dangre on March 30 allowed applications filed by Salman Khan and his bodyguard Nawaz Shaikh and quashed the proceedings and process (summons) issued to them by a lower court.

Chaos at Lord's: Protesters charged for disrupting Ashes match

Chaos at Lord's: Protesters charged for disrupting Ashes match

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Three Just Stop Oil protesters charged after disrupting play at Lord's

Court asks Mumbai police to probe insult to national anthem charge against Mamata

Court asks Mumbai police to probe insult to national anthem charge against Mamata

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The Bombay high court on Wednesday refused to grant any relief to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in a complaint seeking action against her for allegedly disrespecting the national anthem at an event in Mumbai in 2022.

No relief from Surat court, Rahul moves Gujarat HC

No relief from Surat court, Rahul moves Gujarat HC

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Amid protests against a proposed oil refinery in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district, state industries minister Uday Samant on Tuesday said the current site for the mega project was suggested by then chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, while the Opposition urged the government to stop soil survey work and be sensitive in handling the situation arising out of the agitation.

UP court acquits SP leader Azam Khan in hate speech case

UP court acquits SP leader Azam Khan in hate speech case

Rediff.com24 May 2023

A government counsel in the case said the special court accepted the appeal filed against Khan's sentence.

National anthem row: Court reserves order on Mamata's plea against summons

National anthem row: Court reserves order on Mamata's plea against summons

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

A special court for cases against MPs and MLAs in Mumbai was hearing a review petition filed by Banerjee against a summons issued against her by a local magistrate's court in connection with the case.

HC quashes journo's misbehavior complaint against Salman Khan, bodyguard

HC quashes journo's misbehavior complaint against Salman Khan, bodyguard

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The Bombay high court on Thursday quashed a 2019 complaint lodged against actor Salman Khan by a journalist alleging misbehaviour.

Bengaluru court summons Rahul, Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar

Bengaluru court summons Rahul, Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

The special court exclusively to deal with criminal cases related to elected former and sitting MPs/MLAs has taken cognisance of the offences under Sections 499 (defamation) and 500 (punishment for defamation) of the Indian Penal Code and posted the case for recording the sworn statement on July 27.

Kerala cops say Kalamassery blast accused has a 'brilliant mind'

Kerala cops say Kalamassery blast accused has a 'brilliant mind'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Dominic Martin, who had surrendered to police claiming responsibility for the blasts at a Christian prayer meet three days ago, was described as a 'brilliant mind' by investigating officers.

Fan banned after 'profound and distressing' actions during FA Cup final

Fan banned after 'profound and distressing' actions during FA Cup final

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

A fan who wore an offensive football shirt referencing the Hillsborough disaster to the FA Cup final has been banned from attending football games for four years.

Swedish national held for molesting IndiGo crew member

Swedish national held for molesting IndiGo crew member

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Westberg is the eighth airline passenger arrested in India in the past three months for alleged unruly behaviour.

Man points gun at Nick Kyrgios' mother; steals car!

Man points gun at Nick Kyrgios' mother; steals car!

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Australian police have charged a man with armed robbery and accused him of threatening Nick Kyrgios' mother at gunpoint before stealing the Australian tennis player's car.

HC verdict on Rahul's plea for stay in defamation case on Friday

HC verdict on Rahul's plea for stay in defamation case on Friday

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

As per the causelist issued by the HC on Thursday, the court of Justice Hemant Prachchhak will deliver the verdict at 11:00 am.

HC says legal issues in Rahul's defamation plea, seeks AG's opinion

HC says legal issues in Rahul's defamation plea, seeks AG's opinion

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Hearing Gandhi's petition on Tuesday, Justice S V Kotwal of the high court noted that it raises some "important questions of law."

Bombay HC stays summons against Salman Khan in case by journalist

Bombay HC stays summons against Salman Khan in case by journalist

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Actor Salman Khan has approached the Bombay high court challenging the process (summons) issued to him by a lower court in connection with the alleged misbehaviour with a journalist in 2019.

Bihar man held in Tamil Nadu for spreading false info about migrants

Bihar man held in Tamil Nadu for spreading false info about migrants

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

A special team from Tirupur Cyber Crime continued their surveillance and traced the accused Prashantkumar a native of Bihar, settled at Henegare village of Latehar district in Jharkhand, for posting the videos as if North Indian migrant workers were attacked.

Disrespecting national anthem: Summons issued to Mamata stayed

Disrespecting national anthem: Summons issued to Mamata stayed

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Vivekanand Gupta, a functionary of the Bharatiya Janata Party's Mumbai unit, had approached the magistrate court with a complaint alleging that Banerjee did not stand when the national anthem was played at an event during her visit to Mumbai in December 2021.

Surat court begins hearing Rahul Gandhi's plea for stay on conviction

Surat court begins hearing Rahul Gandhi's plea for stay on conviction

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

BJP MLA and complainant Purnesh Modi, in his reply filed earlier in the same court, opposed Gandhi's plea for a stay on conviction saying the Congress leader is a 'repetitive offender' who is in the habit of making defamatory statements.

Sentenced to attract disqualification, Rahul tells court in appeal

Sentenced to attract disqualification, Rahul tells court in appeal

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday told a sessions court in Surat his conviction by a magistrate's court in a 2019 defamation case over his "Modi surname" remark was erroneous, patently perverse, and he was sentenced in a manner so as to attract disqualification as a member of Parliament.

Gujarat court cancels Mevani's jail term, says dissent is essence of democracy

Gujarat court cancels Mevani's jail term, says dissent is essence of democracy

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

A sessions court in Gujarat's Mehsana district on Wednesday set aside a lower court order sentencing Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani and nine others to three months in jail in a 2017 case of taking out a public rally without police permission, noting debates and bona fide criticism of government actions are essential for the existence of democracy.

Javed Akhtar moves court against magistrate's order in Kangana case

Javed Akhtar moves court against magistrate's order in Kangana case

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar has approached a sessions court in Mumbai against summons issued against him by a magistrate in a case filed by actor Kangana Ranaut, and claimed the order was passed in a hasty and inappropriate manner resulting in "grave miscarriage of justice".

Kanjhawala accused 'agreed to drag girl' for 13 km

Kanjhawala accused 'agreed to drag girl' for 13 km

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The Delhi Police filed an 800-page chargesheet against the seven accused on April 1 and the case was subsequently committed to a sessions court.

Shall I shoot myself too? RPF jawan asked wife after killing 4 in train

Shall I shoot myself too? RPF jawan asked wife after killing 4 in train

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Her statement also mentioned that the accused had a "blood clot" in the brain and was taking medicines for the same.

Mumbai train shooter cop booked for promoting enmity

Mumbai train shooter cop booked for promoting enmity

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable Chetan Singh, arrested on charges of gunning down his senior officer and three passengers on a moving train last week, has now been booked for promoting enmity between groups, while a court in Mumbai on Monday extended his police custody till August 11.

Tunisha death: Sheezan Khan sent to 14-day judicial custody

Tunisha death: Sheezan Khan sent to 14-day judicial custody

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

The 27-year-old actor was arrested by Valiv Police in Palghar district on December 26 for allegedly abetting Sharma's suicide.

Drug case accused Lalit Patil held in Bengaluru, claims he was made to run

Drug case accused Lalit Patil held in Bengaluru, claims he was made to run

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

He was on Wednesday produced before a magistrate in suburban Andheri which remanded him in police custody till October 23 in the same mephedrone seizure case.

Kannada actor Chetan arrested for tweet about Hindutva

Kannada actor Chetan arrested for tweet about Hindutva

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Kannada actor Chetan Kumar alias Chetan Ahimsa was arrested by police here on Tuesday for his alleged 'controversial' tweet about Hindutva.

BJP MLA Purnesh Modi wants to be heard if Rahul files appeal in SC

BJP MLA Purnesh Modi wants to be heard if Rahul files appeal in SC

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

BJP MLA Purnesh Modi, complainant in the defamation case against Rahul Gandhi, has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court seeking that he be heard if the Congress leader moves a plea challenging the high court verdict refusing to stay his conviction in the Modi surname remark case.

ED's ECIR against Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal, wife quashed

ED's ECIR against Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal, wife quashed

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

The Bombay high court on Thursday quashed the Enforcement Case Information Report' (ECIR) registered by the Enforcement Directorate against Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal and his wife Anita Goyal in an alleged money laundering case. The central probe agency's ECIR was based on a First Information Report (FIR) registered by police against Goyals for alleged cheating and forgery on a complaint filed by Akbar Travels. After hearing both the sides, a division bench of Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Prithviraj Chavan quashed the ECIR registered on February 20, 2020 and all proceedings against Goyals on the ground of "being illegal and contrary" to law.

Congress to hold silent protest at Gandhi statue in support of Rahul

Congress to hold silent protest at Gandhi statue in support of Rahul

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Venugopal said not just the Congress but the entire nation has "condemned this erroneous conviction and disqualification, and resolved to stand by Rahul in this noble fight".

Gujarat HC judge recuses from hearing Rahul Gandhi's plea in 'Modi surname' case

Gujarat HC judge recuses from hearing Rahul Gandhi's plea in 'Modi surname' case

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

A Gujarat high court judge on Wednesday recused herself from hearing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's appeal challenging the order of the Surat sessions court that declined to stay his conviction in a criminal defamation case over his "Modi surname" remark.

'Centre is handling issue of protesting wrestlers sensitively'

'Centre is handling issue of protesting wrestlers sensitively'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

On Wednesday, Thakur asked the protesting wrestlers not to take any step that could undermine sports or hurt players, and said appropriate action will be taken once the probe into their allegations is completed. He also urged the wrestlers to be patient and have faith in the apex court.

UK court okays extradition of arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari

UK court okays extradition of arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

A UK court on Monday ruled that Sanjay Bhandari, an accused middleman and consultant in arms deals, can be extradited to India to face charges of tax evasion and money laundering.

Train killing: RPF cop's mental condition yet to be examined

Train killing: RPF cop's mental condition yet to be examined

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Seeking his custody, the police told the court that the mental health condition of the accused constable was yet to be conducted and that he was not cooperating with them.

Case against Setalvad, Sreekumar, Bhatt sent to sessions court for trial

Case against Setalvad, Sreekumar, Bhatt sent to sessions court for trial

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Additional metropolitan magistrate MV Chauhan committed the case to the sessions court in Ahmedabad for trial against Setalvad, former state director general of police RB Sreekumar and ex-Indian Police Service officer Sanjiv Bhatt.

'Had he been insane, he would have shot everyone'

'Had he been insane, he would have shot everyone'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

'How was it possible for Singh to have got a government job, and that too one involving the handling of guns, had he been insane?'