News for 'prison assault'

Soccer star walks free on bail despite rape conviction

Soccer star walks free on bail despite rape conviction

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

The court also imposed a restraining order barring Alves from coming within 1,000 metres (3,300 feet) of the victim.

Sarabjit in critical condition, India seeks access

Sarabjit in critical condition, India seeks access

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Indian national Sarabjit Singh, currently on death row in a jail in Pakistan, on Friday suffered a head injury and was admitted to a hospital after he was attacked by a fellow prisoner. Sarabjit was admitted to the state-run Jinnah Hospital after being attacked within Kot Lakhpat Jail, TV news channels quoted officials as saying.

Indrani Mukerjea booked for rioting inside prison

Indrani Mukerjea booked for rioting inside prison

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

Indrani, who is lodged in the Byculla prison, is among the 200 inmates against whom a case was on Sunday registered for rioting, unlawful assembly, assault on public servant and other relevant sections under the Indian Penal Code, a police official said.

No laptop, internet for Assange in prison

No laptop, internet for Assange in prison

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

There was so much interest in WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange when he was brought to London's Wandsworth prison that authorities had to transfer him to the prison's segregation unit where he has limited access to the internet.

Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri killed in Israeli attack in Lebanon

Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri killed in Israeli attack in Lebanon

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

However, Israel is yet to comment on the strike that has killed the senior Hamas leader.

Sarabjit in deep coma after prison attack

Sarabjit in deep coma after prison attack

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

Indian national Sarabjit Singh, who is in a deep coma, has been put on ventilator support after being assaulted by a group of prisoners in a Pakistani jail. Sarabjit, 49, is in an Intensive Care Unit of the state-run Jinnah Hospital in Lahore. He was admitted to the hospital on Friday after being brutally beaten by at least six other prisoners within his barrack at the Kot Lakhpat Jail.

Doctors to rickshaw pullers, Kolkata rocked by protest rallies

Doctors to rickshaw pullers, Kolkata rocked by protest rallies

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

People from all walks of life -- former students of several educational institutions, clay modellers, rickshaw pullers and junior doctors -- separately hit the streets of Kolkata on Sunday in continued protest over the rape and murder of a medic in a state-run hospital a month ago.

Nearly 650 people killed in Bangladesh violence: UN report

Nearly 650 people killed in Bangladesh violence: UN report

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Nearly 650 people have been killed in the recent unrest in Bangladesh between July 16 and August 11, the United Nations Human Rights Office has said in a preliminary report, suggesting a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation into reports of extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests and detentions.

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.

ED, TMC leader's family file police complaints against each other

ED, TMC leader's family file police complaints against each other

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Meanwhile, ED officers faced resistance again during the arrest of TMC leader and former Bongaon Municipality chairman Shankar Adhya on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday.

Indian reaches home after spending 9 years in Pak prison

Indian reaches home after spending 9 years in Pak prison

Rediff.com12 May 2013

After spending nine years in a prison in Pakistan, Indian prisoner Khushbu Paswan has reached his native village in Bihar's Rohtas district, a senior police officer said on Sunday.

MHA asks states to step up security of Pak prisoners

MHA asks states to step up security of Pak prisoners

Rediff.com2 May 2013

The Union home ministry has asked all the states to step up security of nearly 220 Pakistani prisoners lodged in their respective jails in the wake of the murderous attack on Sarabjit Singh in a Lahore prison.

Arnab, wife seek pre-arrest bail in 'assault' case

Arnab, wife seek pre-arrest bail in 'assault' case

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Last week, a first information report was registered against Goswami, his wife and his son at N M Joshi Marg police station in central Mumbai for allegedly assaulting a woman police officer when a police team went to his house to arrest him in the suicide case on November 4.

Ex-Congressman Bittu is BJP's anti-Khalistan face in Punjab

Ex-Congressman Bittu is BJP's anti-Khalistan face in Punjab

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

BJP leader Amit Shah in a poll rally last month had asked people of Ludhiana to send Ravneet Singh Bittu to Parliament, promising them that he will make him a 'bada aadmi' (a big man).

Kiss of shame: Fresh trouble for ex Spain soccer boss

Kiss of shame: Fresh trouble for ex Spain soccer boss

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Prosecutor files complaint against Rubiales for sexual assault, coercion.

Fresh sexual assault complaints against Asaram, son

Fresh sexual assault complaints against Asaram, son

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

Fresh sexual assault complaints have been registered against controversial self-styled godman Asaram Bapu and his son Narayan Sai in Surat after two sisters accused the duo of abusing them.

Newcastle's Barton released from prison

Newcastle's Barton released from prison

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton was released from jail on Monday after serving 2-1/2 months of a six-month sentence for attacking a teenager last year.

Dadra And Nagar Haveli: How The Portuguese Were Defeated

Dadra And Nagar Haveli: How The Portuguese Were Defeated

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

They realised that the Portuguese were better prepared to defend Daman than Dadra and Nagar Haveli. If reinforcements from Daman were to reach Silvassa, there was no chance of defeating the Portuguese. They decided that cutting Daman's communication lines would have to be their top priority before attacking Silvassa. A fascinating excerpt from Neelesh Kulkarni's new book, Uprising-The Liberation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

Sarabjit Singh's killer shot dead in Pakistan

Sarabjit Singh's killer shot dead in Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Tamba was attacked by motorcycle-borne assailants at his residence in Sanant Nagar, a thickly populated area of old Lahore in the afternoon.

'BJP Sent Maliwal On A Mission To Entangle Kejriwal'

'BJP Sent Maliwal On A Mission To Entangle Kejriwal'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'I have no doubt that when she was prevented from meeting Kejriwal, she felt humiliated.'

Iraqi shoe thrower released from prison

Iraqi shoe thrower released from prison

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Muntazer, 30, was initially sentenced to three years for assaulting a foreign head of state but had his jail time reduced to one year on appeal. He is being freed early because of good behaviour.

SC pulls up Sukesh for repeatedly filing pleas from jail

SC pulls up Sukesh for repeatedly filing pleas from jail

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed unhappiness over alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar repeatedly filling pleas, saying "affordability" is no reason to file multiple petitions.

Jailed Koda files complaint against assault, bad food

Jailed Koda files complaint against assault, bad food

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

Jailed former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda on Tuesday refused to eat till demands of prisoners for proper food were looked into and filed a police complaint that he suffered fracture in his hand when he was assaulted in the high-security jail in Ranchi.

8 Tihar Jail staffers suspended over murder of gangster Tajpuriya

8 Tihar Jail staffers suspended over murder of gangster Tajpuriya

Rediff.com6 May 2023

A senior prisons department official said they conducted a departmental inquiry based on which eight staff members were suspended.

How ridiculous can ED be?: Kejriwal on 'sugar' charge

How ridiculous can ED be?: Kejriwal on 'sugar' charge

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Referring to the ED's claim about the politician eating mangoes, sweets, aalo-poori etc regularly, he said these were provided to him only a few times.

'Even pregnant women were not spared from assault'

'Even pregnant women were not spared from assault'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

'From what I hear this sister Manjula Shetye was called into the office which is far away from the barracks.' 'Even when I was there, inmates were taken to this office and beaten up mercilessly.'

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Sports films have their own unique charm, but those centered on the Olympics and Olympians stand apart, depicting unparalleled tales of grit, guts, gumption, and glory.

Pak prisoners shifted in Kot Balwal jail; J&K govt orders probe

Pak prisoners shifted in Kot Balwal jail; J&K govt orders probe

Rediff.com4 May 2013

Prisoners from India and Pakistan were segregated at the high security Kot Balwal central jail in Jammu by authorities on Saturday in a bid to prevent recurrence of the attack on a Pakistani inmate.

SC refuses to admit Asaram's plea to suspend sentence

SC refuses to admit Asaram's plea to suspend sentence

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea of self-styled godman Asaram, serving life term in a rape case, for suspension of the sentence because of his deteriorating health condition.

UP court grants bail to YouTuber Elvish Yadav in snake venom case

UP court grants bail to YouTuber Elvish Yadav in snake venom case

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Yadav was arrested by the Noida police on Sunday in connection with its probe into suspected use of snake venoms as recreational drugs in parties he hosted.

Asaram's son seeks anticipatory bail in sexual assault case

Asaram's son seeks anticipatory bail in sexual assault case

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Narayan Sai, the son of godman Asaram Bapu, has filed an anticipatory bail plea in a local court in connection with the complaint of sexual assault against him.

Nithari accused Moninder Pandher walks out of jail

Nithari accused Moninder Pandher walks out of jail

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

The two were charged with rape and murder and sentenced to death by a lower court in the killings in Nithari, Noida, that horrified the nation with the details of sexual assault, brutal murder and hints of possible cannibalism.

HC suspends 2-yr jail term of Somnath Bharti in assault case

HC suspends 2-yr jail term of Somnath Bharti in assault case

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The Delhi high court on Wednesday suspended the two-year jail term of Aam Aadmi Party MLA Somnath Bharti in a case of assault on All India Institute of Medical Sciences security staff.

Court upholds 2-yr jail to Somnath Bharti for assaulting AIIMS guard

Court upholds 2-yr jail to Somnath Bharti for assaulting AIIMS guard

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

A Delhi court on Tuesday upheld an order sentencing Aam Aadmi Party MLA Somnath Bharti to two years in jail for assaulting the AIIMS security staff after which he was taken into custody and sent to the prison, his lawyer said.

Why no steps were taken to prevent assault on Ranjay: SC

Why no steps were taken to prevent assault on Ranjay: SC

Rediff.com8 May 2013

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir government to explain as to why no steps were taken to prevent assault on Pakistan prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay inside a Jammu jail.

Hermoso files criminal complaint over Rubiales kiss

Hermoso files criminal complaint over Rubiales kiss

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Spanish soccer star Jenni Hermoso has lodged a criminal complaint over the unsolicited kiss by football federation boss Luis Rubiales

Indian-American convicted of sexually assaulting 5 women

Indian-American convicted of sexually assaulting 5 women

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

An Indian-American man was found guilty by a US federal jury of sexually assaulting five women during the summer of 2012, on some occasions threatening them with a toy gun.

'Assaulted' Delhi gang rape accused fears return to Tihar

'Assaulted' Delhi gang rape accused fears return to Tihar

Rediff.com6 Apr 2013

One of the accused in the December 16 gang rape on Saturday again pleaded the special court hearing the case not to send him back to Tihar alleging he was assaulted by prison security personnel, who have threatened to kill him, a charge denied by the jail authorities.

People can't be jailed indefinitely pending trial: HC

People can't be jailed indefinitely pending trial: HC

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

A person cannot be incarcerated for an indefinite period of time pending trial as it is violative of the fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution of India, the Bombay high court said while granting bail to a man, accused in a double murder case.