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Ness Wadia's arrest: Will BCCI suspend Kings XI Punjab?

Ness Wadia's arrest: Will BCCI suspend Kings XI Punjab?

Rediff.com1 May 2019

As per IPL's Code of Ethics, no person associated with the team can bring the game into disrepute and there is a clause which can lead to suspension of teams.

Bypoll: Counting of votes underway in LS, assembly seats amid high security

Bypoll: Counting of votes underway in LS, assembly seats amid high security

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Counting began at 8 am under multi-tier security cover. At first, postal ballots will be counted and then EVMs opened.

HC unhappy over Nirbhaya convicts' strategy to delay execution

HC unhappy over Nirbhaya convicts' strategy to delay execution

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

The bench said it was a stratagem devised by the convicts on how to prolong the matter as they kept on sitting after dismissal of their appeals by the Supreme Court. It also noted that the apex court in July last year dismissed Mukesh's review petition but further remedies were being availed now.

Kamduni gang rape: 3 sent to gallows, 3 get lifer

Kamduni gang rape: 3 sent to gallows, 3 get lifer

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

The second year BA student was abducted when she was walking back home after alighting from a bus. She was subsequently gang-raped and murdered.

Car import case: Madras HC upholds 2-yr jail term for Sasikala's husband

Car import case: Madras HC upholds 2-yr jail term for Sasikala's husband

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Justice G Jayachandran said there is ample evidence placed before the court by the prosecution to show that these accused were involved in cheating the government by producing forged documents.

Remembering 26/11: How Kasab and others were trained by LeT, ISI

Remembering 26/11: How Kasab and others were trained by LeT, ISI

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

The sea training also included 'how to fish', something that made Kasab think that 'he had got a job and he could earn a respectable living'.

'For a few months, they didn't kill anyone'

'For a few months, they didn't kill anyone'

Rediff.com25 May 2021

'But thereafter the same trend is again getting popular and that is what is disturbing and alarming.' 'If this practice goes unchecked, then the entire edifice of the rule of law which gives protection to citizens of this country would crumble into pieces.'

Ex-CBI chief guilty of contempt, SC makes him sit in corner for a day

Ex-CBI chief guilty of contempt, SC makes him sit in corner for a day

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

The apex court imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh each on them for wilfully disobeying its order by transferring CBI joint Director A K Sharma who was probing the Bihar shelter home sexual assault cases.

Why bahubali Shahabuddin's wife wants to leave Siwan

Why bahubali Shahabuddin's wife wants to leave Siwan

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

M I Khan finds out why the dreaded Mohammad Shahabuddin's widow wants to leave the north Bihar district where her husband's word was once law.

Witness in Salman's poaching case shows up

Witness in Salman's poaching case shows up

Rediff.com14 Sep 2006

Harish Dulani was absconding following alleged threats to his life.

SC acquits all 6 convicts, including 3 on death row, in Akshardham attack case

SC acquits all 6 convicts, including 3 on death row, in Akshardham attack case

Rediff.com16 May 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday acquitted all six convicts, including three condemned prisoners, in the 2002 Akshardham temple attack case and pulled up the Gujarat police for shoddy investigation in the case in which all the accused faced prosecution under the stringent anti-terror law, Prevention Of Terrorism Act

Kirpal died of heart attack, says Pak as India takes up issue

Kirpal died of heart attack, says Pak as India takes up issue

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Pakistan on Wednesday informed India that Indian inmate Kirpal Singh died of a heart attack at a jail in Lahore two days back after the issue of his mysterious death was taken up with the Pakistani authorities even as the government said it was awaiting further details in the case.

Sedition cases jump 160% between 2016-19: Rights lawyer

Sedition cases jump 160% between 2016-19: Rights lawyer

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

The National Crime Records Bureau data, referred to and quoted by rights lawyer Vrinda Grover, assumes significance in view of the observations of an apex court bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana that there have been "enormous misuse" of the colonial era penal law on sedition and very low rate of conviction in such cases.

SC reviews Uphaar verdict, sends Gopal Ansal to 1-year jail

SC reviews Uphaar verdict, sends Gopal Ansal to 1-year jail

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

The Apex court, in a majority verdict of 2:1, asked Gopal Ansal to surrender within four weeks to serve the remaining jail term of the one year punishment.

Is Kulbhushan Jadhav already dead?

Is Kulbhushan Jadhav already dead?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

BJP leader R K Singh says Pakistan's consistent denial of consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav suggests him already being executed.

Tej Pratap alleges Lalu 'held captive', Tejashwi disagrees

Tej Pratap alleges Lalu 'held captive', Tejashwi disagrees

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Lalu, who is in his late 70s and suffers from multiple ailments, had been awarded sentences by a special Central Bureau of Investigation court in fodder scam cases.

Death for Kulbhushan Jadhav: 'Hit Pakistan hard'

Death for Kulbhushan Jadhav: 'Hit Pakistan hard'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

'We have to hit Pakistan in such a manner where it hurts them the most.'

Prez rejects mercy plea; HC gives Nirbhaya convicts 1 week deadline

Prez rejects mercy plea; HC gives Nirbhaya convicts 1 week deadline

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The high court also faulted the authorities concerned for not taking steps for issuance of death warrant after the rejection of appeals of the accused by the Supreme Court in 2017.

Timeline: How the wheels of justice moved

Timeline: How the wheels of justice moved

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Check out the timeline in the Delhi gang rape case which shocked the nation's conscience.

Send Sanjay Dutt to jail if you think we broke rules: Maharashtra govt to HC

Send Sanjay Dutt to jail if you think we broke rules: Maharashtra govt to HC

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

The Bombay high Court on Thursday asked the Maharashtra government how actor Sanjay Dutt was granted parole and furlough in quick succession and within two months of surrendering to serve his five-year sentence in the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case.

In a first, SC sends Justice Karnan to 6 months in jail

In a first, SC sends Justice Karnan to 6 months in jail

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The apex court also banned the media from publishing content of orders passed by Justice Karnan on Monday night by which he "sentenced" Chief Justice of India J S Khehar and seven other judges of the Supreme Court to five years rigorous imprisonment.

Beckham gets six-month driving ban for using phone

Beckham gets six-month driving ban for using phone

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Former England soccer captain David Beckham was banned from driving for six months on Thursday after admitting using his mobile phone while driving.

Nirbhaya convicts' hanging stayed; SC junks Pawan's review plea

Nirbhaya convicts' hanging stayed; SC junks Pawan's review plea

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The judge passed the order on the plea by the convicts seeking adjournment of the executions 'sine die'. The four were scheduled to be hanged on February 1 at 6 am. This is for the second time that the execution of the death warrants has been deferred.

Delhi: Uber cabbie gets life term for raping passenger

Delhi: Uber cabbie gets life term for raping passenger

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Uber cab driver Shiv Kumar Yadav will spend the rest of his life behind the bars, with a Delhi court on Tuesday sentencing him for the "remainder of his life" for raping a woman executive in his taxi 11 months ago

HC defers Salman Khan case to July 1 as case papers not ready

HC defers Salman Khan case to July 1 as case papers not ready

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

When the case came up for hearing, Justice A R Joshi was informed by Salman's lawyer Amit Desai that the 'paper book' (compilation of evidence and documents which is served to both the sides by the court) was not complete.

End of road for Nirbhaya convict after SC dismisses mercy plea

End of road for Nirbhaya convict after SC dismisses mercy plea

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The bench said all relevant material including judgments pronounced by trial court, high court and Supreme Court were placed before the President when he was considering the mercy plea of convict Mukesh Kumar Singh.

Anand Jon case: 'He's much stronger to face this ordeal'

Anand Jon case: 'He's much stronger to face this ordeal'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

The case against fashion designer Anand Jon (Alexander) in New York ended with the sentencing phase at the New York County Court before Judge Cassandra M Mullen.

Sri Lanka releases 5 Indian fishermen on death row

Sri Lanka releases 5 Indian fishermen on death row

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

The five Indian fishermen, who were sentenced to death on charges of drug trafficking, have been released by the Sri Lankan authorities.

Kasab case: Nikam to remain public prosecutor

Kasab case: Nikam to remain public prosecutor

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Maharashtra government has decided to continue with Ujjwal Nikam as the special public prosecutor in 26/11 terrorist Ajmal Kasab's case which would soon come up before the Bombay high court for confirmation of the Pakistani national's death sentence.

Dera violence claims 4 more lives; toll up to 36 in Haryana

Dera violence claims 4 more lives; toll up to 36 in Haryana

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

The situation in Sirsa remained tense but under control, according to police.

SC sets aside Delhi HC order asking NIA to explain Navlakha's transfer

SC sets aside Delhi HC order asking NIA to explain Navlakha's transfer

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The top court also expunged adverse remarks of the Delhi high court against the National Investigation Agency made in its May 27 order while dealing with the bail plea.

Tried back channel for Kulbhushan Jadhav's release: Salve

Tried back channel for Kulbhushan Jadhav's release: Salve

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Salve was the lead counsel for India in the Jadhav case at the International Court of Justice which had last year ruled that Pakistan must review the death sentence awarded to the retired naval officer after a closed trial.

Jayalalithaa's bail plea to be heard tomorrow

Jayalalithaa's bail plea to be heard tomorrow

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

The Karnataka high court will hear jailed former Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa's application on Wednesday seeking immediate bail and suspension of conviction and jail sentence in the disproportionate assets case.

'I was imprisoned in the phansi yard'

'I was imprisoned in the phansi yard'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'I was told to go to the next room and strip -- that's when it really hits you for the first time... that you are a criminal and you are being treated like one.' 'It comes as a shock when, instead of your name, you hear, "Yeh naya Maowadi aaya hai (A new Maoist has arrived)".'

'People of this country are not hardcore communal at all'

'People of this country are not hardcore communal at all'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

'We are losing the battle of secularism, but we have not lost.'

Batla House encounter: Controversies and polarisation

Batla House encounter: Controversies and polarisation

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

The politics of polarisation became part of the political landscape of the national capital after the Batla House encounter.

Bengal passes law against mob assault, lynching

Bengal passes law against mob assault, lynching

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said her government had to pass a legislation against such crimes as the Centre was unwilling to take the initiative.

Sanjay Dutt mulling option of review petition

Sanjay Dutt mulling option of review petition

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, ordered by the Supreme Court to complete his five years sentence for complicity in the 1993 Mumbai blasts, is mulling filing a review petition against the judgement, sources close to him said on Wednesday.

Bail hearing adjourned, Jayalalithaa to stay in jail

Bail hearing adjourned, Jayalalithaa to stay in jail

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Jailed All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam supremo Jayalalithaa will have to stay in prison for at least 6 more days as the vacation bench of the Karnataka High Court on Wednesday posted for October 7 hearing on her pleas for suspension of the sentence and immediate bail in the disproportionate assets case.

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar gets life term in 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar gets life term in 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

The Delhi high court called the anti-Sikh riots case "communal frenzy" after the then prime minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her bodyguards.