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Supreme Court ruling to decide fate of 13 pending sedition cases | Details

With the Supreme Court of India granting the Centre a day to take instructions on what can be done about pending cases and how the government will handle future cases, India Today takes you through some of the cases that are currently pending in various courts across the country. Among the sedition cases currently pending in various courts are: Lok Sabha MP Navneet Rana and MLA Ravi Rana vs State of Maharashtra MP Navneet Rana and her husband and MLA Ravi Rana were charged with sedition after they threatened to chant Hanuman Chalisa outside Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's residence in Mumbai. UP Governor Aziz Qureshi vs State of UP Former Uttar Pradesh Governor Aziz Qureshi was booked for sedition by Uttar Pradesh Police for his alleged derogatory remarks against the Yogi Adityanath-led government. Sanaojam Samacharon vs State of Manipur On April 12, the lawyer was arrested following a complaint from the BJP's youth wing, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, for allegedly using derogatory language against Union Home Minister Amit Shah and making abusive remarks about the "mainland Indian." Umar Khalid vs State of Delhi Umar Khalid, a former member of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Student's Union, is also facing sedition charges for his speech during the Delhi riots.

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SC sets up fact-finding panel to probe Patiala MC poll ‘violations’

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court has appointed a fact-finding commission under a former judge of Punjab and Haryana high court to inquire into allegations of procedural lapses, violation of norms and violence, during municipal polls in Patiala in December last. Supreme Court of India The Supreme Court bench of justice Surya Kant and justice NK Singh has appointed justice Nirmaljeet Kaur and …

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Delhi HC refuses to stay criminal proceedings against activist Sharjeel Imam in 2019 Jamia violence

The Hindu

The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to stay criminal proceedings in the 2019 Jamia violence case in which a trial court has ordered framing of charges against activist Sharjeel Imam. Justice Sanjeev Narula also issued notice and sought response of Delhi Police on Mr. Imam’s plea challenging the trial court’s March 7 order to frame charges against him in …

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Plea in Supreme Court seeks FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma in cash row

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Amid a row over the huge stash of cash discovered in the house of Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma, a petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, seeking directions for the registration of an FIR against him. On March 22, the Supreme Court released an enquiry report filed by Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya. The …

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26/11 Mumbai terror attack: Tahawwur Rana files another request with US top court to stay extradition to India

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The Mumbai terror accused Tahawwur Rana filed another plea with US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to stay his extradition to India after US Supreme Court Judge Elena Kagan rejected his review petition on March 6. “Petitioner Tahawwar Rana has renewed his Emergency Application for Stay Pending Litigation of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, which was previously addressed …

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Tahawwur Rana, accused in 26/11 terror attack, files request with US to stop his extradition to India

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Tahawwur Rana, accused in 26/11 terror attack, files request with US to stop his extradition to India The application has been distributed to the Supreme Court judges for a conference scheduled for April 4, 2025, according to the details published on the US Supreme Court website. In a significant development, 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana, on Thursday filed a request with …

1 week, 6 days ago

Gujarat: Why 2 separate cases in Vastral and Vadodara spark online debate

Op India

Two significant incidents that occurred in Gujarat recently attracted the attention of nearly the whole country. Several people were After the incident, the state police chief also ordered swift action and asked to prepare a list of all such individuals in Gujarat within 100 hours following which further measures ensued. People frequently talk about the court’s lenient attitude in cases …

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Supreme Court stays CBI probe against former Tamil Nadu Minister Rajenthra Bhalaji

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation not to proceed with its probe cases against former All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam Minister K.T. The court was referring to the arguments and counter-arguments presented by the State of Tamil Nadu, Mr. Bhalaji, and a complainant in the case. Tamil Nadu Additional Advocate General Amit Anand Tiwari …

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'Sharjeel Imam Kingpin Of Larger Conspiracy To Incite Violence': Delhi Court While Framing Charges In 2019 Anti-CAA Protest Case

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A Delhi Court has framed charges against Sharjeel Imam, Asif Iqbal Tanha and 9 others in a case concerning the alleged violence during the 2019 anti CAA protests in city's Jamia Nagar area. Additional Sessions Judge Vishal Singh of Saket Courts said that Sharjeel Imam was not only an instigator but also was the kingpin of larger conspiracy to incite …

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Madras High Court Quashes FIR Against OpIndia's Rahul Roushan, Nupur Sharma Over Alleged Fake News On Bihari Migrants Being Attacked

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The Madras High Court has quashed an FIR registered against the CEO of OpIndia, Rahul Roushan, and its Editor, Nupur Sharma, for allegedly spreading fake news about migrant workers of Bihar being attacked in Tamil Nadu. Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan, on Tuesday, allowed the plea filed by Rahul and Nupur in 2023 seeking to quash the FIR registered against them by …

1 month ago

Delhi court allows police to withdraw sedition case against Shehla Rashid for tweets about Army

Op India

The Patiala House Court has allowed an application moved by Delhi Police seeking direction to withdraw a 2019 sedition case against former Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union leader Shehla Rashid Shora concerning her tweets about the Indian Army. The Special Cell of Delhi has recently moved the court and filed an application under section 321 CrPC, stating that “The case …

1 month ago

'Satire Protected Under Article 19' : Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Over College Skit Allegedly Insulting Ambedkar & Dalits

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The Karnataka High Court recently quashed a case registered against students and faculty members of the Jain Centre of Management Studies who were booked for staging a skit that allegedly referred to Dr B R Ambedkar and Dalits in a derogatory manner. It said, “The skit/short play performed by the petitioner was in the nature of satire/entertainment, which is constitutionally …

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'Satire Protected Under Article 19' : Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Over College Skit Allegedly Insulting Ambedkar & Dalits

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1 month, 1 week ago

Ranveer Allahbadia row: SC seeks response of Maharashtra, Assam on plea of YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani

The Hindu

The Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from the Maharashtra and Assam governments on a plea by YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani to quash or transfer to Mumbai a First Information Report registered in Guwahati accusing him of promoting obscenity in the online show ‘India’s Got Latent’. A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and N. Kotiswar Singh issued a notice and …

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Punjab & Haryana High Court Refuses Pre-Arrest Bail To Man Allegedly Involved In Staging Fake Court Hearing

Live Law

The Punjab & Haryana High Court refused to grant anticipatory bail to a man allegedly involved in case of posing as officers of the Central Bureau of Investigation and staging a fake virtual courtroom, with one of them impersonating former CJI DY Chandrachud. In September last year, Textile baron and Chairman of the Vardhman Group, SP Oswal had filed a …

1 month, 1 week ago

Cases filed against leaders of Hindu Munnani, Hindu Makkal Katchi in Coimbatore

The Hindu

Puram police have registered a case against Hindu Munnani State president Kadeshwara Subramaniam and ten others, under BNS Sections 192 and 196 for having organised a public meeting without permission on February 14, marking the anniversary of the 1998 serial bomb blasts in Coimbatore. According to the complaint lodged by Sub-Inspector of B2 Law and Order Police Station, the Hindu …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Summons Haryana DGP Over Illegal Arrest Violating 'Arnesh Kumar' Guidelines

Live Law

The Supreme Court recently directed the personal appearance of the Director General of Police, Haryana, since no action was reported to have been taken against police officials who arrested a person in violation of the directions passed in Arnesh Kumar v. State of Bihar.In Arnesh Kumar, the Supreme Court passed several guidelines to curb unnecessary and casual arrest, and directed …

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2020 Bengaluru Riots: Supreme Court Denies Bail To Accused, Directs Karnataka Govt To Establish Additional NIA Court For UAPA Offences

Live Law

The Supreme Court today declined to grant bail to Shabbar Khan, charge-sheeted in a Unlawful Activities Act, 1967 case related to the riots which happened in Bengaluru on August 11, 2020. On January 31, the matter was heard by a bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma, the Court asked the National Investigation Agency how much time it …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Court finds Sajjan Kumar guilty in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: A special court on Wednesday found former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar guilty in a case of killing a father-son duo during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja of the Rouse Avenue Court delivered the verdict and scheduled the sentencing arguments for February 18. The prosecution said on November 1, 1984, a mob allegedly led by Kumar …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar Found Guilty In Anti-Sikh Riots Case, Sentencing On Feb 18

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New Delhi: A Delhi court on Wednesday convicted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in a case related to the murders of two persons in Saraswati Vihar area during the anti-Sikh riots. Though Punjabi Bagh police station registered the case initially, a special investigation team later took over the investigation. According to the prosecution, a huge mob, armed with deadly weapons, …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ex-MP Sajjan Kumar convicted in 1984 riots case related to murder of 2 Sikhs

India Today

Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar was on Wednesday convicted by a Delhi court related to the killings of two Sikhs in Delhi during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Kumar, who is currently lodged in Tihar Jail after his conviction in another murder case related to the riots, was accused of leading a mob and instigating it to kill Jaswant Singh and …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) And Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Monthly Digest – January 2025

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Supreme Court: Plea In Supreme Court Challenges BSA's Electronic Evidence & Confession Provisions And BNS Sections Case Title: Vinod Kumar Boinapally Versus Union Of India And Ors., W.P. S.187 BNSS | Supreme Court Affirms HC Judgment That Police Custody Must Be Within First 40 Days For Offences Punishable Upto 10 Yrs Imprisonment Case : Hyder Ali v.State of Karnataka The …

2 months ago

Supreme Court Denies Bail To Jharkhand-Based Journalist Rupesh Kumar Singh In UAPA Case

Live Law

The Supreme Court on January 27 dismissed a Special Leave Petition against the Jharkhand High Court's order dated December 6, 2023, whereby the High Court denied bail to journalist Rupesh Kumar Singh in a case under the Unlawful Activities Act, 1967 over alleged links to the proscribed Communist Party of India. However, during interrogation, some alleged SSD Cards were obtained …

2 months ago

Calcutta High Court Constitutes SIT To Probe Sandeshkhali Gang Rape Case, Flags Delay In Investigation

Live Law

The Calcutta High Court has constituted a special investigation team to probe allegations of gang rape in West Bengal's Sandeskhali allegedly involving politically influential persons.Justice Tirthankar Ghosh formed an SIT comprising Rahul Mishra, IPS and SDPO, Baduria, Basirhat Police District, along with Bireswar Chatterjee, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Homicide Section,. The Calcutta High Court has constituted a special investigation team …

2 months ago

Tahawwur Rana extradition: BJP hails Modi govt’s will power to fight terrorism

Hindustan Times

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday welcomed the US Supreme Court’s decision to extradite 2008 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Rana to India, saying that this is a matter of great satisfaction for every Indian, particularly for the victims and their families, and added that this was made possible due to the strong willpower of the Modi government in fighting …

2 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Stays Criminal Proceedings Against Rahul Gandhi For Remarks Against Shah

ABP News

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed trial court proceedings against Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in a criminal defamation case filed against him for alleged defamatory remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Gandhi has challenged the Jharkhand High Court order, which rejected his petition to quash proceedings against him in a trial court in connection with …

2 months, 1 week ago

SC stays defamation proceedings against Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Amit Shah

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed defamation proceedings against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in a 2018 defamation case pending before a Jharkhand court for calling Union home minister Amit Shah, who was then the BJP president, a “murder accused”. A bench headed by justice Vikram Nath issued notice on Gandhi’s appeal challenging the order of the Jharkhand high court in …

2 months, 1 week ago

Lakhimpur Kheri Case : Supreme Court Asks UP Police To Enquire If Ashish Mishra Attempted To Influence Witnesses

Live Law

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Superintendent of Police, Lakhimpur to conduct a fact-finding enquiry into the allegations that Ashish Mishra attempted to influence the witnesses in the Lakhimpur-Kheri killings case.A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh passed the direction while hearing an application filed by the family members of. The Supreme Court on Monday asked …

Supreme Court halts criminal proceedings against Rahul Gandhi in defamation case

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2 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court halts criminal proceedings against Rahul Gandhi in defamation case

India Today

The Supreme Court on Monday halted criminal proceedings against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the defamation case filed against him for his statements against Home Minister Amit Shah and the BJP. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta was hearing a Special Leave Petition filed by Rahul Gandhi challenging the Jharkhand High Court's order, which had dismissed his …

2 months, 1 week ago

Lakhimpur Kheri case: SC orders probe into claims Ashish Mishra influenced witnesses

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday in its order asked the Superintendent of Police, Lakhimpur to initiate an enquiry into the allegations levelled by the family members of 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri killings victims alleging that the prime accused, Ashish Mishra allegedly tried to influence the witnesses in the case. A two-judge bench of the apex court, headed by Justice …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court Stays Proceedings Against Rahul Gandhi for a Month in Defamation Case

Deccan Chronicle

Bengaluru:The Karnataka High Court on Friday stayed interim proceedings against Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed by Bharatiya Janata Party leader Keshav Prasad alleging “false” and malicious” It may be recalled here that Rahul Gandhi appeared before the 42nd Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Bengaluru as per Court’s order on July …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Form probe team under woman officer’: Cong-led alliance to Kerala govt in Dalit teen case

Hindustan Times

The Congress-led United Democratic Front on Sunday demanded that the Kerala government constitute a special probe team under the leadership of a female Indian Police Service officer, amid shock and horror in the state over the alleged sexual abuse of an 18-year-old Dalit athlete in the Pathanamthitta district. For this, the government should immediately appoint a Special Investigation Team headed …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jailed MP Amritpal Singh faces terrorism charges in Punjab YouTuber's murder case

India Today

The Punjab Police has invoked terrorism charges against Amritpal Singh, the Khalistani separatist who won the Lok Sabha elections from jail, in a high-profile murder case. Singh, the MP from Khadoor Sahib and leader of the pro-Khalistan organisation Waris Punjab De, is an accused in the murder of Gurpreet Singh, a close associate of the late actor Deep Sidhu. The …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi court defers judgment on case linked to 1984 riots killings in Saraswati Vihar

Hindustan Times

A Delhi court is likely to deliver on January 21 its verdict in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots murder case against former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar. The verdict in the 1984 anti-Sikh riot murder case against former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar is anticipated to be delivered by a Delhi court on January 21. The court had reserved the judgment after hearing …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

'Committed to act against crime, injustice': CM Vishnu Deo Sai on Chhattisgarh journalist's murder

India TV News

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday spoke about the police action in the murder case of journalist Mukesh Chandrakar in Bijapur. CM Sai slams Congress Taking a jibe at Congress, CM Sai said, "We are seeing that in the 'Mohabbat ka dukaan' of Congress, hatred is being sold. Mukesh's body found in septic tank Notably, Chandrakar, a freelance …

Bangladesh: No relief! Chattogram court rejects bail plea of spiritual leader Chinmoy Krishna Das

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Bangladesh: No relief! Chattogram court rejects bail plea of spiritual leader Chinmoy Krishna Das

Live Mint

A court in Chattogram has denied bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das, the former ISKCON leader, after a hearing held under heightened security, The Daily Star reported. Chattogram Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md Saiful Islam rejected the bail request following a 30-minute hearing, during which both parties presented their arguments, according to Metropolitan Public Prosecutor Advocate Mofizur Haque Bhuiyan, ANI reported. Earlier …

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Bangladesh: Chinmoy Krishna Das' bail hearing today, 11 Supreme Court lawyers to represent

Op India

Eleven Supreme Court lawyers are set to participate in the bail hearing on Thursday of former ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das, The Daily Star reported. The unrest in Bangladesh stems from the sedition charges filed against Chinmoy Krishna Das for allegedly raising a saffron flag above Bangladesh’s national flag in Chittagong on October 25. In December 2024, Veena Sikri, former …

3 months ago

100 Important Supreme Court Judgments- Part 3 [51 to 75]

Live Law

Case Title – Sheikh Javed Iqbal @ Ashfaq Ansari @ Javed Ansari v. State of Uttar Pradesh., 2024 LiveLaw 486 In a significant judgment granting bail to an undertrial prisoner facing charges under the Unlawful Activities Act, 1967, the Supreme Court held that a constitutional court can grant bail despite statutory restrictions if it finds that the right to speedy …

3 months, 1 week ago

‘Treated like a terrorist’: BJP's CT Ravi after bail in derogatory remarks case

Hindustan Times

BJP MLC CT Ravi was granted interim bail on Friday by the Karnataka high court after he was arrested in connection with a 'derogatory' remarks case filed by minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar. BJP leader C. T. Ravi, arrested over his controversial remarks towards Karnataka Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar, being produced in a court in Belagavi "Our custodian clearly said it was a …

3 months, 1 week ago

Parliament scuffle: Delhi Police transfers Rahul Gandhi's case to Crime Branch

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police's Crime Branch will investigate the case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in connection with a scuffle on the Parliament premises, which left two BJP MPs injured a day earlier. On Thursday, an FIR was registered against Gandhi at Parliament Street Police following BJP's complaint, accusing him of physical assault and incitement after MPs Pratap Chandra Sarangi …

3 months, 1 week ago

State Appears To Be Shielding Main Accused Who Haven't Been Summoned In ₹100 Crore Bhovi Corporation "Scam" Probe: Karnataka HC

Live Law

While hearing a matter seeking transfer of probe in the over Rs 100 crore Bhovi Development Corporation "scam", the Karnataka High Court on Thursday observed that the state government appeared to be shielding the main accused who has not been summoned for investigation and have neither secured bail. Justice M Nagaprasanna was hearing a petition filed by two accused Yashaswini …

1984 anti-Sikh riots case: Verdict against ex-Congress MP Sajjan Kumar on January 8

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

1984 anti-Sikh riots case: Verdict against ex-Congress MP Sajjan Kumar on January 8

India Today

A Delhi court is likely to deliver its verdict on January 8, 2025, in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case involving former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar. The case pertains to the murder of Jaswant Singh and his son Tarundeep Singh in Delhi’s Saraswati Vihar on November 1, 1984, following the assassination of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. According to the prosecution, …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court Quashes Defamation Case Against Congress Leader Over Remarks On The Word 'Hindu'

Live Law

The Karnataka High Court has quashed a defamation case registered against Congress Leader and Member of Legislative Assembly Satish Jarikholi, who was charged under Section 500 and 153 of the Indian Penal Code, alleging to have hurt the sentiments of Hindus as he made a statement that the word “Hindu” has a dirty meaning. A single judge Justice M Nagaprasanna …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

2020 Delhi riots: No call for violence, no connection with 'co-conspirators', Sharjeel Imam tells HC

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, Student activist Sharjeel Imam told the Delhi High Court on Thursday that he had no "connection" with any of the alleged co-conspirators of the communal riots here in February 2020 and that his public speeches repeatedly called for non-violence. 2020 Delhi riots: No call for violence, no connection with 'co-conspirators', Sharjeel Imam tells HC Imam said he has …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal Over Alleged Derogatory Remarks Against Rahul Gandhi

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The Karnataka High Court on Thursday quashed an FIR registered against BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal for making allegedly derogatory remarks against Congress Leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. Patil had told the court that he merely responded to certain statements made by Gandhi when the Congress MP went overseas. Further, no ingredients of the alleged offences registered against …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

No relief for Hindu monk Chinmoy Das in Bangladesh, senior lawyer attacked

India Today

A court in Chattogram quashed the bid for relief for jailed monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, the prominent Hindu leader resisting atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh. Rabindra Ghosh, the Supreme Court lawyer, tried to get legal help for Chinmoy Das a week after no lawyer could step in to represent him in a Chattogram court after Islamists threatened them with …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 02, 2024 To December 08, 2024

Live Law

Index Citations Ashok v. State of Uttar Pradesh, Criminal Appeal No. Case Details: Irfan Khan v. State Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 945 The Supreme Court quashed the Arms Act case against the person accused of possessing a buttondar knife. Setting aside the High Court's decision, Mehta J. in the judgment observed that "the notification whereby, a buttondar knife having blade dimensions …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Gujarat court acquits ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in custodial torture case

Deccan Chronicle

Porbandar: A court in Gujarat's Porbandar has acquitted former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in a 1997 custodial torture case, citing that the prosecution could not "prove the case beyond reasonable doubt". Additional chief judicial magistrate Mukesh Pandya on Saturday acquitted Bhatt, the then superintendent of police of Porbandar, in a case registered against him under IPC sections pertaining to causing …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Gujarat court acquits ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in 1997 custodial torture case

India Today

A court in Gujarat's Porbandar has acquitted former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in a 1997 custodial torture case, citing that the prosecution could not "prove the case beyond reasonable doubt". Bhatt was earlier sentenced to life imprisonment in a 1990 custodial death case in Jamnagar and 20 years in jail in a 1996 case relating to planting drugs to frame …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

SC seeks CBI response in Balwan Khokhar plea in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation to file a response to former Congress councillor Balwan Khokhar’s plea seeking suspension of sentence in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. Khokhar, along with former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, had been convicted under various counts of Indian Penal Code in the case and is undergoing a life sentence and …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi HC seeks Centre's stand on Swamy's plea over Rahul Gandhi's citizenship

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday asked the Centre to inform its stand on BJP leader Subramanian Swamy's plea seeking directions to the Ministry of Home Affairs to decide over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Indian citizenship. Swamy's plea, filed by advocate Satya Sabharwal, said on August 6, 2019, a letter was sent to the ministry alleging Gandhi had …

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