Court set to record ‘Kasab’ statement
15 years, 3 months ago

Court set to record ‘Kasab’ statement

The Hindu  

The trial of the November 26, 2008, Mumbai terror attack case reached its first milestone on Wednesdaywhen the prosecution closed its case after examining the last witness from its side. “We are closing the prosecution’s evidence,” special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam told the court at 4 p.m. after Mr. Bharti deposed. Addressing journalists outside the court, Mr. Nikam said: “This is the first ever terrorist trial in which 610 witnesses were examined in six months.” Kasab’s lawyer K.P. He must be checked before his statement is recorded.” Feigning illness: court As for his contention, the court remarked that ‘Kasab’ had been feigning illness for a month. He also asked Mr. Pawar if he meant to say ‘Kasab’ was “mentally ill.” Mr. Pawar said his client was physically ill.

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'No Response By State On Enquiry Into Complaint Of Defence Witness Intimidation' : Supreme Court Stays Trial Against MP Congress MLA
1 month, 1 week ago

'No Response By State On Enquiry Into Complaint Of Defence Witness Intimidation' : Supreme Court Stays Trial Against MP Congress MLA

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the trial in a cheating case against Congress Madhya Pradesh MLA Rajendra Bharti after taking note of his allegation that the defence witnesses are being pressurised. A bench comprising Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan passed the order in a petition filed by Bharti seeking to transfer the trial to another State. …

SC Set To Examine Whether Those In Public Life Can Comment On An Ongoing Investigation [Read Order]
8 years, 4 months ago

SC Set To Examine Whether Those In Public Life Can Comment On An Ongoing Investigation [Read Order]

Live Law  

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SC soon will lay a law whether accused has right to recall witness or not- India TV News
9 years, 11 months ago

SC soon will lay a law whether accused has right to recall witness or not- India TV News

India TV News  

Will lay down law on whether accused has right to recall witness: SC New Delhi: The Supreme Court today said that it will lay down a law as to whether an accused has got the right to get witnesses recalled for their re-examination in a criminal case.“We are New Delhi: The Supreme Court today said that it will lay down …

Kasab's statement translated in English, submitted in Pak court
10 years, 9 months ago

Kasab's statement translated in English, submitted in Pak court

Firstpost  

The English translation of Ajmal Kasab’s statement was today submitted in a Pakistani Anti-Terrorism Court conducting the trial of the seven accused in the 2008 Mumbai attack that had claimed 166 lives. Lahore: The English translation of Ajmal Kasab’s statement was today submitted in a Pakistani Anti-Terrorism Court conducting the trial of the seven accused in the 2008 Mumbai attack …

26/11: Witness quizzed in Pak jail
11 years, 4 months ago

26/11: Witness quizzed in Pak jail

The Hindu  

The trial in the Mumbai terror attacks case continued on Wednesday with the defence counsels cross examining a witness in Adyala jail in Rawalpindi for the entire day. Special public prosecutor Chaudhury Mohammed Azhar told The Hindu that the witness was the person from whom life jackets, the boat engine, air pump and other articles were bought. The cross examination …

26/11: Pak court yet to get records of proceedings
11 years, 5 months ago

26/11: Pak court yet to get records of proceedings

The Hindu  

The Anti-Terrorism Court hearing the 2008 Mumbai terror attack case is yet to receive the record of proceedings of the Pakistan Judicial Commission's cross examination of witnesses during its visit to India last month. The Special Public Prosecutor of the case Chaudhury Mohammed Azhar told The Hindu on Tuesday that the matter was postponed to October 24 since the records …

‘Witness accounts not cooked up’
11 years, 7 months ago

‘Witness accounts not cooked up’

The Hindu  

Vadakara Deputy Superintendent of Police Jossy Cherian, a member of the special team that probed the murder of Revolutionary Marxist Party leader T.P. However, defence lawyer B. Raman Pillai argued that the statements were recorded on May 9, 2012, and that the police had altered this date after the arrest of these accused. However, the defence counsel said this particular …

Gaps in Kasab case
12 years, 4 months ago

Gaps in Kasab case

The Hindu  

It took four long years to sentence Ajmal Kasab to death for his role in the 26/11 terrorist attack. S.G. Abbas Kazmi, Kasabs court-appointed lawyer in the trial court, first applied for an inquiry into Kasabs age on the grounds that he could be a juvenile. Strangely, the issue of Kazmis dismissal by the trial court did not figure in …

Pak commission records statements of 4 witnesses in 26/11 case
13 years ago

Pak commission records statements of 4 witnesses in 26/11 case

Firstpost  

The commission has completed recording the statements of four witnesses in the case including the police officer who headed the investigations and the judge who recorded the confession of lone surviving gunman Mohammed Ajmal Kasab. **Mumbai:**The 8-member judicial commission from Pakistan, here to record statements of four key witnesses in the November 26 Mumbai terror attacks case, today took down …

Pak Judicial Panel Records IO's Statement In 26/11 Case
13 years ago

Pak Judicial Panel Records IO's Statement In 26/11 Case

India TV News  

Mumbai, Mar 17: The 8-member Judicial Commission from Pakistan, here to record statements of four key witnesses in the November 26 Mumbai terror attacks case, today took down the versions of the Investigating Officer and two doctors. Sources said that Mahale told the Commission how the lone surviving Pakistani terrorist, Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab, was overpowered by police at Girgaum …

26/11: Prosecutors given 7 days to provide papers to defence
13 years, 9 months ago

26/11: Prosecutors given 7 days to provide papers to defence

The Hindu  

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court conducting the trial of LeT’s Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and six other suspects charged with involvement in the Mumbai attacks on Saturday gave prosecutors a week’s time to provide copies of statements of key Indian witnesses and other relevant documents to defence lawyers. The prosecutors were unable to produce the documents during proceedings conducted by Judge Rana …

Kasab's juvenile plea dismissed
14 years, 3 months ago

Kasab's juvenile plea dismissed

The Hindu  

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday dismissed Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab’s plea to order an enquiry to determine whether he was a juvenile even as prosecution sought confirmation of death penalty awarded to him in the 26/11 terror attacks. A bench headed by Justice Ranjana Desai and Justice V. M. More held that the trial court, after holding an enquiry …

Kasab Wants To Appear Before Bombay High Court
14 years, 3 months ago

Kasab Wants To Appear Before Bombay High Court

India TV News  

Mumbai, Dec 10 : Saying that he had no confidence in the video conference link, Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab today expressed his desire to come personally before the Bombay High court to hear arguments on confirmation of death sentence awarded to him for his role in 26/11 terror attacks. "Kasab told us that he wished to come personally to hear …

Kasab wants retrial
14 years, 3 months ago

Kasab wants retrial

The Hindu  

Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving gunman of the November 26, 2008 terror attacks here, has demanded retrial of the case citing that he was denied fair trial in the special court. Kasab's defence counsel Amin Solkar said this in the opening argument in the Bombay High Court on Thursday. But we have to strike a balance between the …

Kasab Cries Foul, Demands Retrial
14 years, 3 months ago

Kasab Cries Foul, Demands Retrial

India TV News  

Mumbai, Nov 25: Terming his trial by a special court as "unfair", Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab today demanded a retrial of 26/11 case claiming that important witnesses were not examined, material evidence not tabled and norms not followed in appointing lawyers to defend him. Opening arguments to defend Kasab in the Bombay High Court, his lawyer Amin Solkar argued that …

Kasab Trial: Bombay HC Seeks Details About 'Kuber'
14 years, 4 months ago

Kasab Trial: Bombay HC Seeks Details About 'Kuber'

India TV News  

Mumbai, Oct 25 Fishing vessel 'Kuber' by which ten Pakistani terrorists, including Ajmal Kasab, arrived here to carry out 26/11 terror attacks became the focal point of arguments today after the Bombay High Court raised several queries regarding it. Justices Ranjana Desai and R V More, who are hearing arguments on confirmation of death sentence awarded to lone surviving Pakistani …

Court takes serious view of Kasab's conduct
14 years, 5 months ago

Court takes serious view of Kasab's conduct

The Hindu  

Throwing courtroom decorum to the wind, Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab spat in front of the video camera during the hearing of his confirmation case at the Bombay High Court on Tuesday. Appealing the court to hear out Kasab, defence counsel Amin Solkar said, “I will not tolerate contempt of this honourable court.” The court ordered that Kasab would be produced …

Lakhvi’s hearing adjourned by Pakistan Supreme Court
14 years, 10 months ago

Lakhvi’s hearing adjourned by Pakistan Supreme Court

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned for two weeks the hearing of Lashker-e-Taiba commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi’s petition seeking his acquittal in a case related to the Mumbai attacks in order to study Ajmal Kasab’s confessional statement. A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry put off the matter for a fortnight after receiving a copy of Kasab’s confessional …

Pak SC seeks Kasab's confessional statement
14 years, 10 months ago

Pak SC seeks Kasab's confessional statement

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan Supreme Court on Wednesday sought the confessional statement of Ajmal Kasab, convicted in India for his role in the Mumbai attacks, while hearing LeT commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi's petition seeking his acquittal in a case related to 26/11 strikes in Islamabad. The apex court bench also took up a separate petition filed by the prosecution to challenge the Lahore …

Pakistan SC seeks Kasab’s confessional statement
14 years, 10 months ago

Pakistan SC seeks Kasab’s confessional statement

The Hindu  

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Notice to Pak govt. on Lakhvi plea in 26/11 case
14 years, 11 months ago

Notice to Pak govt. on Lakhvi plea in 26/11 case

The Hindu  

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Kasab trial likely to conclude on Wednesday
14 years, 11 months ago

Kasab trial likely to conclude on Wednesday

The Hindu  

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Pak court refuses to declare Kasab fugitive
14 years, 11 months ago

Pak court refuses to declare Kasab fugitive

The Hindu  

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CCTV footage not reliable: Kasab’s lawyer
14 years, 11 months ago

CCTV footage not reliable: Kasab’s lawyer

The Hindu  

Rebutting the prosecution’s charge of Pakistani gunman Ajmal Kasab’s participation in the 26/11 terror attacks, his lawyer K.P. Picking holes in the prosecution’s case, Kasab’s lawyer said photographs clicked by media cameraman Sebastian D’souza were “doubtful piece of evidence” as he had given the memory cards to police 42 days after he had shot the frames. Kasab’s lawyer said the …

Kasab retraction an afterthought: Nikam
15 years ago

Kasab retraction an afterthought: Nikam

The Hindu  

Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam on Wednesday argued before the special sessions court, trying the 26/11 case, that the judicial confession statement of gunman Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab was voluntary, and that his retraction later was an afterthought and hence ought to be discarded. Mr. Nikam said the magistrate who recorded Kasab's confession testified in court that she had sought …

“Statement of Kasab cannot be used against accused”
15 years ago

“Statement of Kasab cannot be used against accused”

The Hindu  

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Kasab’s statement cannot be used against accused in Pak: Lahore HC
15 years ago

Kasab’s statement cannot be used against accused in Pak: Lahore HC

The Hindu  

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Kasab’s statement poses challenge to prosecution
15 years ago

Kasab’s statement poses challenge to prosecution

The Hindu  

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26/11 trial : Statements of Kasab, two others recorded
15 years ago

26/11 trial : Statements of Kasab, two others recorded

The Hindu  

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Kasab Consults Lawyer After Complaining He Is Not Cooperative
15 years, 2 months ago

Kasab Consults Lawyer After Complaining He Is Not Cooperative

India TV News  

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26/11: Pak court rejects suspects’ plea for acquittal
15 years, 2 months ago

26/11: Pak court rejects suspects’ plea for acquittal

The Hindu  

A Pakistani anti-terror court on Wednesday rejected an application seeking acquittal of LeT operations chief Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and six others charged with helping plan and execute the Mumbai attacks. Judge Malik Muhammad Akram Awan, who is conducting the trial within Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi for security reasons, directed the prosecution to present evidence against the accused at the next …

Kasab trial to get over within a week
15 years, 3 months ago

Kasab trial to get over within a week

The Hindu  

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Kasab’s lawyer refuses to cross-examine 22 witnesses
15 years, 3 months ago

Kasab’s lawyer refuses to cross-examine 22 witnesses

The Hindu  

Pawar, appointed to defend Pakistani gunman Ajmal Kasab in the 26/11 terror attacks case, on Friday declined to cross-examine 22 witnesses, including three policemen, who were part of the anti-terror operation at the Cama hospital. Out of the 26 witnesses, Mr. Pawar examined only four witnesses and declined to cross-examine others, including Sachin Tilekar, Mohan Shinde and Vijay Pawar who …

Kasab’s lawyer tenders unconditional apology
15 years, 3 months ago

Kasab’s lawyer tenders unconditional apology

The Hindu  

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26/11 trial nears end
15 years, 4 months ago

26/11 trial nears end

The Hindu  

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India to send statements in 26/11 case to Pakistan
15 years, 5 months ago

India to send statements in 26/11 case to Pakistan

The Hindu  

Statements of key witnesses in the 26/11 case in an anti-terror court here will be forwarded by India to Pakistan to be used as evidence in the trial there, special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam said here on Sunday. The court has allowed the prosecution’s plea for certified copies of the statements to be sent, and within a day or two …

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