Gujarat HC denies bail to Teesta Setalvad, asks her to surrender immediately
1 year, 8 months ago

Gujarat HC denies bail to Teesta Setalvad, asks her to surrender immediately

Deccan Chronicle  

Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court on Saturday rejected the regular bail plea of social activist Teesta Setalvad and directed her to surrender immediately in a case pertaining to the alleged fabrication of evidence to frame innocent people in 2002 post-Godhra riots cases. The court of Justice Nirzar Desai rejected Setalvad's bail plea and directed her to surrender immediately as she is already out of jail after securing interim bail. Setalvad was taken into custody on June 25 last year along with former Gujarat Director General of Police R B Sreekumar and ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt in an offence registered by Ahmedabad crime branch police for allegedly fabricating evidence to frame innocent people in the post-Godhra riots cases. The SC on September 2 last year granted her interim bail and asked her to surrender her passport with the trial court till the time the Gujarat High Court decided her regular bail plea.

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'Main Mastermind, Funder Of Delhi Riots': Police Opposes Tahir Hussain's Interim Bail Plea To Contest Assembly Polls, High Court Reserves Order
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'Main Mastermind, Funder Of Delhi Riots': Police Opposes Tahir Hussain's Interim Bail Plea To Contest Assembly Polls, High Court Reserves Order

Live Law  

The Delhi Police on Tuesday opposed the plea moved by former Aam Aadmi Party Councillor Tahir Hussain seeking interim bail in a 2020 North-East Delhi riots case in order to participate in the upcoming Assembly polls from Mustafabad constituency as a member of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen party. ASG Chetan Sharma, along with SPP Rajat Nair appeared for the Delhi …

Delhi Riots: Tahir Hussain Moves Interim Bail Plea Before High Court To Participate In Upcoming Assembly Polls
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Delhi Riots: Tahir Hussain Moves Interim Bail Plea Before High Court To Participate In Upcoming Assembly Polls

Live Law  

Former Aam Aadmi Party Councillor Tahir Hussain on Friday moved the Delhi High Court seeking interim bail in a 2020 North-East Delhi riots case in order to participate in the upcoming Assembly polls from Mustafabad constituency as a member of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen party. The interim bail plea has been moved in the murder case of Intelligence Bureau staffer …

2002 Sabarmati Express Burning Case: Gujarat High Court Rejects Temporary Bail Of Convict For Father's Treatment
4 months, 2 weeks ago

2002 Sabarmati Express Burning Case: Gujarat High Court Rejects Temporary Bail Of Convict For Father's Treatment

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court on Thursday rejected the temporary bail plea moved by a man–convicted in the 2002 Sabarmati Express train burning case, sought for carrying out the medical treatment of his 95-year-old father. Having considered the fact that there are other family members who can look after the father of the applicant and since the applicant has recently been …

Kolkata protests: Supreme Court dismisses W.B. Govt's plea against bail to Chhatra Samaj leader Sayan Lahiri
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kolkata protests: Supreme Court dismisses W.B. Govt's plea against bail to Chhatra Samaj leader Sayan Lahiri

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the West Bengal Government’s plea challenging the Calcutta High Court’s order granting bail to one of the organisers of the August 27 march to the State Secretariat to protest against a trainee woman doctor’s rape and murder. The Calcutta High Court on Friday granted bail to Paschim Banga Chhtra Samaj leader Sayan Lahiri. Acting …

Savukku Shankar Detention Case:Justice Swaminathan May Recused If Influenced by External Factors,Says Justice Jayachandran
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Savukku Shankar Detention Case:Justice Swaminathan May Recused If Influenced by External Factors,Says Justice Jayachandran

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Thursday ruled that the split verdict passed concerning the detention of YouTuber Savukku Shankar was without following the principles of natural justice granting fair opportunity. Justice Jayachandran noted that while the court was not bound by a hard and fast rule of granting 4 weeks to file counter, especially in cases dealing with detention orders, …

Money laundering case: SC rejects bail plea of suspended Jharkhand cadre IAS officer Pooja Singhal
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Money laundering case: SC rejects bail plea of suspended Jharkhand cadre IAS officer Pooja Singhal

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea of suspended Jharkhand cadre IAS officer Puja Singhal seeking bail in a money laundering matter, observing it is an "extraordinary case". A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta refused to interfere with the Jharkhand High Court order denying her bail. The bench, however, gave liberty to Singhal to …

2002 Gujarat Riots | High Court 'Not Inclined' To Quash FIR Against Teesta Setalvad In Mass Grave Digging Case
1 year, 2 months ago

2002 Gujarat Riots | High Court 'Not Inclined' To Quash FIR Against Teesta Setalvad In Mass Grave Digging Case

Live Law  

​​The Gujarat High Court on Monday expressed its disinclination to quash a First Information Report filed at the Mahisagar district in 2006 against activist Teesta Setalvad in the Pandarwada mass grave digging case. The matter was listed before Justice Sandeep Bhatt who wondered “why are such dead horses required to be pulled?” Justice Bhatt further said, “After going through the …

SC reaffirms its order granting pre-arrest bail to Teesta and husband
1 year, 4 months ago

SC reaffirms its order granting pre-arrest bail to Teesta and husband

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday made absolute its earlier order granting protection from arrest to activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband, Javed Anand, in a case pertaining to alleged embezzlement of funds raised to help victims of the 2002 Gujarat riots. Social activist Teesta Setalvad gets bail in 2002 Gujarat communal riots case. “Protection granted by this Court on February …

Supreme Court Confirms Order Granting Teesta Setalvad and Husband Interim Anticipatory Bail in Donations Embezzlement Case
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Confirms Order Granting Teesta Setalvad and Husband Interim Anticipatory Bail in Donations Embezzlement Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted anticipatory bail to social activists Teesta Setalvad and her husband Javed Anand who are facing charges of embezzlement of funds raised to help and commemorate victims of the 2002 Gujarat riots, confirming an earlier order granting the duo interim protection from coercive action. A bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sudhanshu Dhulia, and Prashant …

On 2002 riots case, Gujarat HC judge recuses himself from hearing activist Teesta Setalvad's plea over quashing of FIR
1 year, 7 months ago

On 2002 riots case, Gujarat HC judge recuses himself from hearing activist Teesta Setalvad's plea over quashing of FIR

Hindustan Times  

Justice Samir Dave of the Gujarat High Court on Thursday recused himself from hearing a plea filed by social activist Teesta Setalvad seeking quashing of an FIR filed against her by the Ahmedabad crime branch for allegedly fabricating evidence in the 2002 riots cases. Social activist Teesta Setalvad was arrested on June 25 last year for allegedly fabricating evidence, committing …

Gujarat Riots 2002: High Court Judge Recuses From Hearing Teesta Setalvad's Quashing Plea
1 year, 7 months ago

Gujarat Riots 2002: High Court Judge Recuses From Hearing Teesta Setalvad's Quashing Plea

Live Law  

Justice Samir J. Dave of the Gujarat High Court today recused from hearing the plea filed by social activist Teesta Setalvad to quash the case lodge against her by Gujarat Police accusing her of fabricating documents so as to implicate high government functionaries including the then CM Narendra Modi in relation to the 2002 Gujarat riots.Setalvad moved the High Court …

Gujarat High Court judge recuses himself from hearing Teesta Setalvad's plea seeking quashing of FIR
1 year, 7 months ago

Gujarat High Court judge recuses himself from hearing Teesta Setalvad's plea seeking quashing of FIR

India TV News  

Teesta Setalvad's plea: Gujarat High Court judge, Justice Samir Save on Thursday recused himself from hearing a plea filed by social activist Teesta Setalvad seeking the quashing of an FIR by the Ahmedabad crime branch for allegedly fabricating evidence in the 2002 riots cases. A sessions court had rejected Setalvad’s discharge plea in the case last month, after the Supreme …

Gujarat High Court judge recuses himself from Teesta Setalvad's case
1 year, 7 months ago

Gujarat High Court judge recuses himself from Teesta Setalvad's case

India Today  

Justice Samir Dave of the Gujarat High Court on Thursday recused himself from hearing a plea filed by social activist Teesta Setalvad seeking quashing of an FIR filed against her by the Ahmedabad crime branch for allegedly fabricating evidence in the 2002 riots cases. Last month, a sessions court had rejected Setalvad's discharge plea in the case, even as the …

Teesta Setalvad moves Gujarat High Court to quash FIR against her in 2002 riots
1 year, 7 months ago

Teesta Setalvad moves Gujarat High Court to quash FIR against her in 2002 riots

India Today  

Social activist Teesta Setalvad on Monday moved Gujarat High Court to quash an FIR filed against her by the city crime branch for allegedly fabricating evidence in the 2002 riots cases. A sessions court had recently rejected her discharge plea in the case, even as the Supreme Court granted her bail after the Gujarat High Court denied her relief. Setalvad …

Gujarat Court Rejects Teesta Setalvad's Discharge Plea in 2002 Riots Case
1 year, 8 months ago

Gujarat Court Rejects Teesta Setalvad's Discharge Plea in 2002 Riots Case

The Quint  

An Ahmedabad Sessions Court on Thursday, 20 July, denied a discharge plea filed by activist Teesta Setalvad in the 2002 Godhra riots evidence fabrication case, according to a report by NDTV. A day after bail: This rejection of her discharge plea came one day after the Supreme Court bench, comprising Justices BR Gavai, AS Bopanna, and Dipankar Datta, set aside …

Ahmedabad Court Rejects Teesta Setalvad’s Discharge Application In Case For Alleged Fabrication Of Evidence In Relation To Gujarat Riots
1 year, 8 months ago

Ahmedabad Court Rejects Teesta Setalvad’s Discharge Application In Case For Alleged Fabrication Of Evidence In Relation To Gujarat Riots

Live Law  

One day after activist Teesta Setalvad’s bail plea was allowed by the Supreme Court, a city sessions court in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad dismissed her discharge application in relation to the allegation of fabrication of evidence to implicate high government functionaries in the 2002 Gujarat riots cases. Background Civil rights activist and secretary of NGO ‘Citizens for Justice and Peace’ Teesta Setalvad …

2002 Riots Case: SC Quashes Gujarat HC Order, Grants Bail to Teesta Setalvad
1 year, 8 months ago

2002 Riots Case: SC Quashes Gujarat HC Order, Grants Bail to Teesta Setalvad

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted regular bail to activist Teesta Setalvad in a case of alleged fabrication of evidence to frame innocent people in the 2002 post-Godhra riots cases. A three-judge bench of Justices B.R.Gavai, A.S. Bopanna and Dipankar Datta set aside the order of the Gujarat High Court rejecting her plea for regular bail. Sreekumar and …

Teesta Setalvad Case | 'What Investigation Done In 24 Hours? What Was State Doing For 20 Yrs?' : Questions By Supreme Court To Gujarat Police
1 year, 8 months ago

Teesta Setalvad Case | 'What Investigation Done In 24 Hours? What Was State Doing For 20 Yrs?' : Questions By Supreme Court To Gujarat Police

Live Law  

In a significant development, not only was social activist Teesta Setalvad’s bail application allowed by the Supreme Court on Wednesday, but a three-judge bench of Justices BR Gavai, AS Bopanna, and Dipankar Datta also asked a number of incisive and critical questions during the hearing. Right at the outset, Justice Gavai flagged that the order of the Gujarat High Court …

Supreme Court grants regular bail to Teesta Setalvad, calls Gujarat HC's earlier order as 'perverse'
1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court grants regular bail to Teesta Setalvad, calls Gujarat HC's earlier order as 'perverse'

Op India  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted bail to controversial activist Teesta Setalvad, who is accused of fabricating evidence, tutoring witnesses, and defaming the Gujarat government in matters related to the Gujarat Riots 2002. On 1st July, the Gujarat High Court rejected the regular bail application of activist Teesta Setalvad and ordered her to “surrender immediately.” The apex court reportedly called …

'Gujarat HC Order Perverse': SC Grants Bail To Teesta Setalvad in Riots Case
1 year, 8 months ago

'Gujarat HC Order Perverse': SC Grants Bail To Teesta Setalvad in Riots Case

The Quint  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday, 19 July, granted regular bail to activist Teesta Setalvad in a case connected to the 2002 Gujarat riots. Where this comes from: While granting her bail, the top court quashed and set aside the Gujarat High Court order that had rejected her regular bail plea and ordered her to “surrender immediately.” SC Pulls Up Gujarat …

Supreme Court grants regular bail to Teesta Setalvad in case of alleged fabrication of 2002 Gujarat riots evidence
1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court grants regular bail to Teesta Setalvad in case of alleged fabrication of 2002 Gujarat riots evidence

Hindustan Times  

Supreme Court on Wednesday granted regular bail to Teesta Setalvad in connection with the FIR for allegedly fabricating evidence in the 2002 Gujarat riots cases. Mumbai-based human rights activist Teesta Setalvad On September 2 last year, the top court had granted her interim bail on the ground that she is a lady and the case pertained to 2002 where most …

Teesta Setalvad gets bail from SC in case of alleged fabrication of evidence in 2002 Gujarat riots
1 year, 8 months ago

Teesta Setalvad gets bail from SC in case of alleged fabrication of evidence in 2002 Gujarat riots

India TV News  

2002 Gujarat riots case: Activist Teesta Setalvad has been granted regular bail by the Supreme Court in a case of alleged fabrication of evidence in relation to the 2002 Gujarat riots, PTI reported on Wednesday. A three-judge bench of Justices BR Gavai, AS Bopanna and Dipankar Datta set aside the order of the Gujarat High Court rejecting her plea for …

Teesta Setalvad granted bail, Supreme Court says High Court findings 'perverse'
1 year, 8 months ago

Teesta Setalvad granted bail, Supreme Court says High Court findings 'perverse'

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted regular bail to acitivist Teesta Setalvad in connection with her alleged role in fabricating evidences in the 2002 Gujarat riots. With this, the Supreme Court quashed the Gujarat High Court's order that had denied bail to the activist. The bench said that if Teesta makes any attempt to influence the witnesses, the Gujarat Police …

Delhi court grants interim bail to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Vinod Tomar in sexual harassment case by wrestlers
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi court grants interim bail to Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Vinod Tomar in sexual harassment case by wrestlers

The Hindu  

A Delhi court on July 18 granted interim bail to Bharatiya Janata Party MP and Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and suspended WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar for two days in a sexual harassment case lodged by women wrestlers. The metropolitan court on Tuesday passed the order after Additional Public Prosecutor Atul Srivastava, appearing for Delhi …

Gujarat High Court Grants 15 Days Parole To Life Convict In 2002 Godhra Train Burning Case
1 year, 8 months ago

Gujarat High Court Grants 15 Days Parole To Life Convict In 2002 Godhra Train Burning Case

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court on Friday granted 15-days parole to a convict serving life sentence for burning the Sabarmati Express which led to post-Godhra riots in 2002. It was also submitted that releasing the convict on parole would amount to suspension of sentence, which is only permissible under Section 389 CrPC and therefore, exercise of powers under writ jurisdiction would …

Tamil Nadu Minister Senthilbalaji’s arrest | Third judge of Madras High Court rules in favour of Enforcement Directorate
1 year, 8 months ago

Tamil Nadu Minister Senthilbalaji’s arrest | Third judge of Madras High Court rules in favour of Enforcement Directorate

The Hindu  

Arrested Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthilbalaji suffered a major setback at the Madras High Court on Friday, with Justice C.V. Karthikeyan, the third judge named by Chief Justice S.V. To get today’s top stories from the State in your inbox, subscribe to our Tamil Nadu Today newsletter here Justice C.V. Karthikeyan also held that the Directorate of Enforcement can subject …

Who is Teesta Setalvad and what is the case against her?
1 year, 8 months ago

Who is Teesta Setalvad and what is the case against her?

Hindustan Times  

The high court also rejected her plea for an interim bail for 30 days. Setalvad was, at last, provided the interim bail relief by the three-judge bench led by justice BR Gavai, which observed that “heavens won’t fall if the interim protection is granted". 1)Setalvad is accused of indulging in a larger conspiracy surrounding the 2002 Gujarat riots and purportedly …

Teesta Setalvad case: Chief Justice got a call at event, judges rushed for hearing
1 year, 8 months ago

Teesta Setalvad case: Chief Justice got a call at event, judges rushed for hearing

India Today  

In a special late night sitting on Saturday, the Supreme Court protected social activist Teesta Setalvad from surrender following the Gujarat High Court order which had denied her bail earlier in the day. A three-judge SC bench headed by Justice BR Gavai, Justice AS Bopanna and Dipankar Dutta stayed the Gujarat High Court order around 10 pm and asked the …

Supreme Court grants interim protection to activist Teesta Setalvad for 7 days
1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court grants interim protection to activist Teesta Setalvad for 7 days

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court granted interim protection to social activist Teesta Setalvad, whose regular bail was rejected by the Gujarat High Court today in a case of alleged fabrication of evidence in relation to the 2002 Gujarat riots. Granting interim protection from arrest for seven days to Setalvad, the bench said, “The single judge ought to have granted some time… We …

Supreme Court grants interim bail to Teesta Setalvad
1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court grants interim bail to Teesta Setalvad

Op India  

In a dramatic late-night hearing today, a 3-judge bench of the Supreme Court granted interim bail to controversial activist Teesta Setalvad. Taking into consideration this fact, the learned single judge ought to have granted some time…We stay the order of the single bench for a period of one week.” Presenting the September 2022 order of the Supreme Court by then …

'Will The Skies Fall If...': SC Grants Interim Bail To Teesta Setalvad In 2002 Godhra Riots Case
1 year, 8 months ago

'Will The Skies Fall If...': SC Grants Interim Bail To Teesta Setalvad In 2002 Godhra Riots Case

ABP News  

The Supreme Court on Saturday granted interim protection to activist Teesta Setalvad, whose regular bail was rejected by the Gujarat High Court today in a case of the alleged fabrication of evidence in relation to the 2002 Gujarat riots. However, a two-judge Supreme Court bench comprised of Justices Abhay S Oka and Prashant Kumar Mishra expressed conflicting views on granting …

‘Surrender without delay’: Gujarat HC rejects regular bail to Teesta Setalvad
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Surrender without delay’: Gujarat HC rejects regular bail to Teesta Setalvad

Hindustan Times  

The Gujarat high court on Saturday denied the regular bail application of Mumbai-based activist Teesta Setalvad, directing her to surrender without delay. Human rights activist Teesta Setalvad The bench of justice Nirzar Desai gave the order upholding the court’s decision to reject Setalvad’s bail plea and directed her to surrender immediately. On June 15, the state’s prosecution, while opposing Setalvad’s …

Relief for Teesta Setalvad, Supreme Court pauses High Court's 'surrender' order
1 year, 8 months ago

Relief for Teesta Setalvad, Supreme Court pauses High Court's 'surrender' order

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Saturday granted interim protection to activist Teesta Setalvad for seven days and stayed the Gujarat High Court's order which asked her to "surrender immediately" in connection with the 2002 Gujarat riots case. HEARING IN SUPREME COURT The Gujarat High Court on Saturday morning rejected Teesta Setalvad's bail plea and asked the activist to "surrender immediately". After …

Ex-DGP Sreekumar Seeks Discharge in Gujarat Riots Evidence Case
1 year, 10 months ago

Ex-DGP Sreekumar Seeks Discharge in Gujarat Riots Evidence Case

News 18  

Former director general of police RB Sreekumar moved a sessions court here on Monday seeking discharge in a case registered against him for fabricating evidence to frame innocent people and defame Gujarat in connection with the 2002 post-Godhra riots. Sreekumar along with social activist Teesta Setalvad and ex-Indian Police Service officer Sanjiv Bhatt are accused in the case. The court …

Teesta Setalvad Case : ASG To Inform Supreme Court If Anything Substantial Survives In The Matter
2 years ago

Teesta Setalvad Case : ASG To Inform Supreme Court If Anything Substantial Survives In The Matter

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Thursday, adjourned the hearing in a batch of pleas filed by Teesta Setalvad in relation to three FIRs lodged against the couple over alleged embezzlement of funds raised for victims of 2002 Gujarat riots. Raju apprised a Bench comprising Justice SK Kaul, Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice Aravind Kumar that Teesta Setalvad has submitted that she …

Case Against Activist Teesta Setalvad, 2 Ex-IPS Officers Sent to Ahmedabad Sessions Court for Trial
2 years, 1 month ago

Case Against Activist Teesta Setalvad, 2 Ex-IPS Officers Sent to Ahmedabad Sessions Court for Trial

News 18  

A metropolitan magistrate’s court here on Monday committed to the sessions court for trial a case against social activist Teesta Setalvad and two former IPS officers wherein they are accused of fabricating evidence to frame “innocent people and defame Gujarat” in connection with the 2002 post-Godhra riots in the state. Additional metropolitan magistrate MV Chauhan committed the case to the …

Godhra carnage: Gujarat Govt opposes bail plea of convicts, SC to hear case again after 2 weeks
2 years, 1 month ago

Godhra carnage: Gujarat Govt opposes bail plea of convicts, SC to hear case again after 2 weeks

Op India  

On Monday, January 30, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who appeared in the Godhra train carnage matter on behalf of the Gujarat government, told the Supreme Court that it was not “merely a stone-pelting” case as the convicts had locked the bogey of the Sabarmati Express from the outside, set it on fire and then threw stones at it leading to …

Gujarat riots: SC issues notice on bail plea of convicts in 2002 Godhra train burning case
2 years, 1 month ago

Gujarat riots: SC issues notice on bail plea of convicts in 2002 Godhra train burning case

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on the bail petition of the convicts in the 2002 Godhra train burning case. During a brief hearing, senior advocate Sanjay Hegde along with Senior advocate KTS Tulsi appeared for some of the accused in the case and said, "The convicts have been in jail for the past 20 years and are entitled …

BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat Riots cites discredited testimonies of Sanjiv Bhatt, RB Sreekumar, and Test Setalvad
2 years, 2 months ago

BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat Riots cites discredited testimonies of Sanjiv Bhatt, RB Sreekumar, and Test Setalvad

Op India  

The British Broadcasting Corporation released a documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday—a hitjob aimed at reinforcing its longstanding propaganda against PM Modi and trying to frame him in riots that erupted across Gujarat after a Muslim mob set ablaze a bogey of Sabarmati Express resulting in the death of 59 people, including children and women. The court noted, …

Gujarat Riots Case | High Court Extends Interim Bail Granted To Ex-DGP RB Sreekumar For 2 More Months
2 years, 4 months ago

Gujarat Riots Case | High Court Extends Interim Bail Granted To Ex-DGP RB Sreekumar For 2 More Months

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court today ordered that its order granting interim bail, on September 29, to retired DGP RB Sreekumar, in connection with the Gujarat Riots Case, would continue for a further period of 2 months pending disposal of his regular bail plea by the High Court. Earlier, he was granted bail until November 25 pending disposal of his regular …

Gujarat High Court Judge Recuses From Hearing Teesta Setalvad's Regular Bail Plea In State Police FIR
2 years, 4 months ago

Gujarat High Court Judge Recuses From Hearing Teesta Setalvad's Regular Bail Plea In State Police FIR

Live Law  

Justice Samir J. Dave of the Gujarat High Court today recused from hearing the regular bail plea filed by social activist Teesta Setalvad in connection with State Police FIR against her for allegedly fabricating documents so as to implicate high government functionaries in relation to the 2002 Gujarat riots. The FIR was registered by the state police a day after …

Gujarat High Court Grants Interim Bail To RB Sreekumar Who Was Arrested Along With Teesta Setalvad
2 years, 5 months ago

Gujarat High Court Grants Interim Bail To RB Sreekumar Who Was Arrested Along With Teesta Setalvad

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday granted interim bail to former Gujarat Director General of Police RB Sreekumar, who was arrested for allegedly fabricating evidence to implicate high functionaries in Gujarat riots larger conspiracy case.A single bench of Justice Ilesh J Vora granted interim bail till November 15. The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday granted interim bail to former Gujarat …

Teesta Setalvad walks out of jail
2 years, 6 months ago

Teesta Setalvad walks out of jail

The Hindu  

Social activist Teesta Setalvad walked out of Sabarmati central jail in Ahmedabad on Saturday, a day after the Supreme Court granted her interim bail in a case of allegedly fabricating evidence related to the 2002 Gujarat riots. Nitish Kumar to visit Delhi in a bid to forge Opposition unity Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will leave for Delhi on September …

Activist Teesta Setalvad Walks Out of Prison More Than Two Months After She Was Arrested
2 years, 6 months ago

Activist Teesta Setalvad Walks Out of Prison More Than Two Months After She Was Arrested

News 18  

Activist Teesta Setalvad on Saturday walked out of jail, a day after the Supreme Court granted her interim bail in a case of allegedly fabricating evidence to frame innocent people in connection with the 2002 Gujarat riots.Setalvad, arrested on June 26, was released from the Sabarmati Central Jail here. The top court had on Thursday wanted to know the reason …

Teesta Setalvad released from Gujarat's Sabarmati jail after SC grants interim bail
2 years, 6 months ago

Teesta Setalvad released from Gujarat's Sabarmati jail after SC grants interim bail

India Today  

Activist Teesta Setalvad was released from Gujarat's Sabarmati jail on Saturday. Setalvad is accused of drafting false statements by witnesses and submitting them before the Nanavati commission set up to investigate the riots. Teesta Setalvad and former top cop RB Sreekumar were arrested for allegedly fabricating evidence, committing forgery, and criminal conspiracy. The FIR filed by the Gujarat ATS also …

India’s top court grants bail to activist in 2002 riots case
2 years, 6 months ago

India’s top court grants bail to activist in 2002 riots case

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India’s Supreme Court granted bail on Friday to a prominent human rights activist and lawyer who has spearheaded a campaign to hold officials responsible for deadly 2002 anti-Muslim riots, more than two months after she was detained on allegations of fabricating evidence. Teesta Setalvad was arrested by western Gujarat state police in June for allegedly coaching witnesses …

SC grants interim bail to activist Setalvad
2 years, 6 months ago

SC grants interim bail to activist Setalvad

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to activist Teesta Setalvad, accused of conspiracy to allege that the top echelons of the Gujarat administration and police did not act in time to curb the riots in the aftermath of the Sabarmati Express fire at Godhra station, in which 59 people died in 2002. The court in its …

2002 Gujarat Riots: SC Grants Interim Bail to Activist Teesta Setalvad, Asks Her to Cooperate in Probe
2 years, 6 months ago

2002 Gujarat Riots: SC Grants Interim Bail to Activist Teesta Setalvad, Asks Her to Cooperate in Probe

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to social activist Teesta Setalvad, who was arrested for allegedly fabricating evidence to frame “innocent people” in the 2002 Gujarat riots cases. The apex court also said it has considered the matter only from the standpoint of interim bail and the Gujarat High Court shall decide Setalvad’s bail plea independently and uninfluenced …

Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail To Teesta Setalvad In Gujarat Police FIR
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail To Teesta Setalvad In Gujarat Police FIR

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to social activist Teesta Setalvad, who is under custody since June 25 over alleged fabrication of documents to file cases in relation to 2002 Gujarat riots. Teesta had approached the Supreme Court against the Gujarat High Court's refusal to grant her interim bail. The Gujarat High Court while issuing notice on Teesta's …

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