News for 'prisoner release'

Imran Khan, wife sentenced to 14 and 7 years in jail for corruption

Imran Khan, wife sentenced to 14 and 7 years in jail for corruption

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

A Pakistani court sentenced jailed former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 14 and 7 years in prison respectively after finding them guilty of corruption in the 190 million pounds al-Qadir Trust case. The verdict was announced in a makeshift court set up in Adila jail where Khan is currently lodged. Khan has been convicted for "corrupt practices" and "misuse of authority", while his wife has been convicted for "involvement in illegal activities". The court also ordered the confiscation of the land of Al-Qadir University set up by them. Supporters of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party staged a protest outside Parliament House, demanding his release. Khan claims all cases against him were politically motivated.

Top US official to visit Israel for hostage release negotiations: Report

Top US official to visit Israel for hostage release negotiations: Report

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

After his visit to Brussels, McGurk will visit Israel where he is slated to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and senior security and intelligence officials.

Day after PM's rap, J-K not to release any more political prisoners

Day after PM's rap, J-K not to release any more political prisoners

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The Jammu and Kashmir government will not free any more political prisoners or militants, it stated on Tuesday

'Even Kasab was given...': SC in Yasin Malik case

'Even Kasab was given...': SC in Yasin Malik case

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Even Ajmal Kasab was given a fair trial in our country, the Supreme Court on Thursday remarked and indicated it may set up a courtroom inside Tihar Jail for the trial of J-K separatist leader Yasin Malik in a kidnapping case.

Dera chief granted 21-day furlough

Dera chief granted 21-day furlough

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

During his temporary release period, Singh will go to the Dera ashram in Barnawa in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat, they further said.

O P Chautala released from Tihar jail

O P Chautala released from Tihar jail

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Chautala was jailed in 2013 in connection with the teacher recruitment scam case. He was on emergency parole since March 26, 2020, due to the Covid pandemic and was scheduled to surrender on February 21, 2021.

Citing Perarivalan order Rajiv Gandhi murder convict Nalini moves SC for release

Citing Perarivalan order Rajiv Gandhi murder convict Nalini moves SC for release

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Nalini Sriharan, one of the convicts who was serving life imprisonment in connection with the assassination of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi, on Thursday approached the Supreme Court seeking release from prison -- like fellow convict AG Perarivalan.

HC reduces life in prison sentence for 5 in gang-rape case to life term

HC reduces life in prison sentence for 5 in gang-rape case to life term

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The five men approached the high court challenging their conviction and sentence.

Chhota Rajan moves HC to halt release of 'Scoop' on Netflix

Chhota Rajan moves HC to halt release of 'Scoop' on Netflix

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Rajan, who is presently lodged at the Tihar jail, sought a stay on the release of the series and an order to take down the trailer.

'Israelis have no morals, no ethics'

'Israelis have no morals, no ethics'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

'How can you shoot somebody raising a white flag, even if he's a fighter, when he's surrendered?'

'I have to get Ma out of prison'

'I have to get Ma out of prison'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

'I also stopped speaking to the media because I felt used by them.'

'Scoop already released': Court refuses relief to Chhota Rajan

'Scoop already released': Court refuses relief to Chhota Rajan

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The jailed gangster had on Thursday moved the court against the web series, saying that the 'use or misuse of the attributes of his personality' without his prior consent amounted to infringement of his 'personality rights' as well as defamation.

Timeline: The road to Perarivalan's release

Timeline: The road to Perarivalan's release

Rediff.com18 May 2022

The timeline of events in the case in which the Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the release of A G Perarivalan, who has served over 30 years in jail in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case invoking its extraordinary power under Article 142 of the Constitution.

SC adjourns Rajiv killer Nalini's early release plea to Nov 11

SC adjourns Rajiv killer Nalini's early release plea to Nov 11

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned to November 11 the hearing on a plea filed by Nalini Sriharan, serving life sentence in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, seeking premature release.

We survived only because ..., Navy veteran recalls ordeal in Qatar jail

We survived only because ..., Navy veteran recalls ordeal in Qatar jail

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Gopakumar said all of them were hopeful that they would step out of the prison "if Modiji intervened" but had no idea how long it would take.

'My greatest strength were prison inmates'

'My greatest strength were prison inmates'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'You are with each other 24x7, so how can you ignore someone crying next to you?' 'How can you not share a piece of chicken with someone who is sitting next to you and watching you eat it?' 'Of course, you will share.' 'And you become friends with the kind of people you never thought you'd even know.'

TN police release Raj Bhavan petrol bomb attack video, say no security lapse

TN police release Raj Bhavan petrol bomb attack video, say no security lapse

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Rathore, pointing to visuals said the accused was alone and he did not attempt to enter the Raj Bhavan's main gate; he continued to be on the opposite side of the road which had a median.

Remission policy at time of conviction applies in deciding early release: SC

Remission policy at time of conviction applies in deciding early release: SC

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The policy of a state government for grant of remission existent at the time of conviction will be applicable while deciding the petition of a convict sentenced to life imprisonment seeking premature release, the Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday.

What was in red bag on IC-814 flight? Ex-envoy reveals in new book

What was in red bag on IC-814 flight? Ex-envoy reveals in new book

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

"The 'red bag' belonged to one of the hijackers, it contained explosives, and possibly, real passports, too.

Stalin urges Centre to ensure release of 28 Indian fishermen held by Lanka

Stalin urges Centre to ensure release of 28 Indian fishermen held by Lanka

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Bringing the latest instance of the arrest of TN fishermen to the attention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Stalin said 12 of them were arrested on Thursday and two mechanised fishing boats were seized by the Lankan Navy.

SC sets free TN YouTuber held under Goondas Act

SC sets free TN YouTuber held under Goondas Act

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Granting the interim relief to Shankar currently lodged in the Coimbatore Central Prison, a bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Ahsanuddin Amanullah said it would not decide the case on merits as the Madras high court is seized of the matter.

NC promises Article 370, autonomy, statehood resolution

NC promises Article 370, autonomy, statehood resolution

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Restoration of Article 370 and Jammu and Kashmir's statehood as well as implementation of the autonomy resolution passed by the erstwhile assembly in 2000 are among the National Conference's 12 guarantees announced in its manifesto for the upcoming polls.

Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha Review: Old-Style Romance In The Age Of Tinder

Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha Review: Old-Style Romance In The Age Of Tinder

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Right from the lofty title, Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha keeps aiming to be an epic, and keeps falling short, discovers Deepa Gahlot.

Serial Podcast Helps Release Adnan Syed

Serial Podcast Helps Release Adnan Syed

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Adnan Syed, whose case was chronicled in the hit podcast Serial, smiles and waves as he exits the courthouse after a judge overturned Syed's 2000 murder conviction and ordered a new trial during a hearing at the Baltimore city circuit courthouse in Baltimore, Maryland, September 19, 2022.

Hindu leader's arrest: Bangladesh detains 30 in lawyer's killing

Hindu leader's arrest: Bangladesh detains 30 in lawyer's killing

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

At least 30 suspects have been detained in Bangladesh's Chattogram city for their alleged involvement in the killing of a lawyer and attacking security personnel following the arrest of a prominent Hindu community leader. The violence erupted after Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, spokesperson for Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jote, was denied bail and sent to jail in a sedition case. The lawyer, Assistant public prosecutor Saiful Islam, was killed during clashes between security personnel and Das' followers. The interim government has condemned the violence, urging people to remain calm and has ordered an investigation into the killing and appropriate legal measures.

Alt News's Zubair released on bail from Tihar jail after 24 days

Alt News's Zubair released on bail from Tihar jail after 24 days

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Alt News co-founder Mohammad Zubair was released from Tihar on Wednesday night, hours after being granted interim bail by the Supreme Court in all FIRs lodged in Uttar Pradesh against him for alleged hate speech, prison officials said.

Gawli is 71-72 years old, not what he was in 1980s, says SC

Gawli is 71-72 years old, not what he was in 1980s, says SC

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday said it would like to examine the plea of the Maharashtra government, challenging the remission granted to gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli who is serving a life sentence in a murder case.

Nobody on earth, be it Modi or Shah...: Engineer Rashid

Nobody on earth, be it Modi or Shah...: Engineer Rashid

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'I am happy that the people of north Kashmir burst the bubble of Modi's naya' Kashmir'

Jigra Review: My Name Is Bachchan. Alia Bachchan

Jigra Review: My Name Is Bachchan. Alia Bachchan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Vasan Bala's ability to jolt our Bollywood conditioned brains into experiencing new forms of menace, turning a John Woo-style prison riot into a Chinese communist movement and showcasing Alia in a savage new light won Sukanya Verma's dil and jigra.

The Joy Of Freedom!

The Joy Of Freedom!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Released Palestinian prisoner Lamees Abu Arkoob kisses her mother outside her home near Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

'Why not?': HC grants parole to man to bid farewell to son

'Why not?': HC grants parole to man to bid farewell to son

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The Bombay high court has granted parole to a man to bid farewell to his son, who is going to Australia for further studies, holding that if parole can be granted to share grief, it can also be for a happy occasion.

Uttarakhand govt orders probe as don made 'mahant' in jail

Uttarakhand govt orders probe as don made 'mahant' in jail

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

The Uttarakhand government on Sunday ordered an inquiry into the matter of underworld don Prakash Pandey alias PP being given the title of Mahant in Almora jail.

Perarivalan's Release Explained

Perarivalan's Release Explained

Rediff.com19 May 2022

The Rajiv Gandhi assassination, investigation and trial were all jinxed in parts, recalls N Sathiya Moorthy.

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.

Captain Sunil James released from Togo prison

Captain Sunil James released from Togo prison

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Indian sailor Captain Sunil James, who was under arrest in the west African country Togo since July, was released on Thursday. India was in touch with Togo authorities to secure his release on compassionate ground so he could conduct the last rites of his 11-month-old son.

Will fight Modi's Naya Kashmir narrative, says 'Engineer' Rashid

Will fight Modi's Naya Kashmir narrative, says 'Engineer' Rashid

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Lashing out at Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, Rashid on Wednesday alleged that they have "destroyed" Kashmir.

What Really Touches Your Heart In Jigra

What Really Touches Your Heart In Jigra

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

When mainstream Hindi cinema is preoccupied with romance, comedy, horror and action, stories about sisters and brothers are very rare. Vasan Bala has made a first-of-its-kind film where the leads play sister and brother, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Jayalalithaa aide Sasikala applies for early release from jail

Jayalalithaa aide Sasikala applies for early release from jail

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's close aide V K Sasikala, serving a four-year jail term on graft charges, has sought remission and early release from prison, official sources said on Wednesday.

Perarivalan plays 'Parai' on his release, meets Stalin

Perarivalan plays 'Parai' on his release, meets Stalin

Rediff.com18 May 2022

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict A G Perarivalan on Wednesday celebrated the Supreme Court verdict directing his release by playing the Tamil percussion instrument 'Parai' and now wants to breathe the air of freedom before thinking about his future, as the apex court ruling put an end to his three-decade prison term.

Matka Review: Bland :(

Matka Review: Bland :(

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Varun Tej's committed performance somehow rescues Matka from being a pointless venture with stylish flourishes and interesting ideas, observes Arjun Menon.