Hathras gang rape, murder case : Acquitted accused files defamation suit against Rahul Gandhi
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hathras gang rape, murder case : Acquitted accused files defamation suit against Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

HT Correspondent The special judge, SC/ST Court, Hathras, had sentenced another accused, Sandeep Sisodia, to life imprisonment An accused acquitted in the Hathras gang rape and murder case of 2020 on Friday filed a criminal defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the MP/MLA court of Hathras, which fixed February 10 for the next hearing. “This is a criminal complaint case filed under Section 356 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita before the additional chief judicial magistrate court in Hathras by petitioner Ram Kumar aka Ramu against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. On March 2, 2023, a trial court in Hathras had acquitted three of the four accused in connection with the gang rape and murder of a 19-year-old Dalit woman in September 2020. Following this, the counsel of one of the acquitted accused said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had made derogatory statement against his client for “political gains” and served a legal notice in December 2024 on the leader of Opposition, asking him to pay ₹50 lakh compensation.

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Does Assam Congress Leader’s Post on BJP MLA Justify Arrest Under SC/ST Act?
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Does Assam Congress Leader’s Post on BJP MLA Justify Arrest Under SC/ST Act?

The Quint  

Raajashree Deka, who belongs to the Dalit community, alleged in her complaint to the officer-in-charge of the North Lakhimpur Police Station that Singh — in his post on X — made "false, defamatory, and humiliating statements" against her husband and her late father. "Reetam Singh falsely alleged that my husband Manab Deka is a rapist despite no legal or judicial …

Congress ex-MP Sajjan Kumar’s sentencing stirs up Punjab politics
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Congress ex-MP Sajjan Kumar’s sentencing stirs up Punjab politics

The Hindu  

Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar’s conviction and sentencing in connection with two murders during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots has stirred politics in Punjab. While the Shiromani Akali Dal asked the Congress party’s Punjab leadership to clarify its position on Kumar’s conviction, the BJP attempted to present its ‘pro-Sikh’ image, claiming that it was the Modi government that reopened the probe …

Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: Hearing deferred to March 6
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: Hearing deferred to March 6

The Hindu  

A special MP/MLA court on Monday adjourned the hearing in a defamation case against Leader of Opposition and Rae Bareli MP Rahul Gandhi to March 6. The case stems from the alleged objectionable remark made by Mr. Gandhi about Home Minister Amit Shah during the 2018 Karnataka Assembly elections, prompting Mr. Mishra, a local BJP politician, to file the complaint. …

Rahul Gandhi gets permanent exemption from court appearance in defamation case, files application to change nature of trial
1 month ago

Rahul Gandhi gets permanent exemption from court appearance in defamation case, files application to change nature of trial

The Hindu  

A Pune court on Tuesday granted permanent exemption from appearance to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed over his alleged objectionable remarks on Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar, citing his top-level security and the Leader of Opposition status. An application seeking permanent exemption from appearing before the special court for MP/MLA was moved by Advocate Milind Pawar, …

1984 anti-sikh riots: Prosecution seeks death penalty for former MP Sajjan Kumar
1 month ago

1984 anti-sikh riots: Prosecution seeks death penalty for former MP Sajjan Kumar

The Hindu  

The prosecution in the 1984 anti-sikh riots case sought the death penalty for former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar on Tuesday, who is convicted murdering a father-son duo in Delhi’s Saraswati Vihar area. The Rouse Avenue court on February 12, Convicted Kumar in a 1984 Anti-Sikh riots case. It was also submitted that a case in which Kumar was convicted by …

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Prosecution seeks death penalty for Sajjan Kumar in murder case
1 month ago

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Prosecution seeks death penalty for Sajjan Kumar in murder case

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police have sought the death penalty for former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, convicted in the case of murder of a father-son duo during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, terming it a “rarest of rare” crime. The prosecution filed a written submission before Special Judge Kaveri Baweja at Rouse Avenue Court, asserting that Kumar’s role in the killings of …

Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar Found Guilty In Anti-Sikh Riots Case, Sentencing On Feb 18
1 month, 1 week ago

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

ABP News  

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, …

Ex Congress Leader Sajjan Kumar Convicted in 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Case
1 month, 1 week ago

Ex Congress Leader Sajjan Kumar Convicted in 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Case

Deccan Chronicle  

A Delhi court on Wednesday convicted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar of murder in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, declaring him part of an unlawful assembly responsible for the deaths of Jaswant Singh and his son Tarundeep Singh. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja, who pronounced the verdict, said that Kumar, having instigated and led the mob, could face the death penalty …

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Delhi court convicts ex-Congress leader Sajjan Kumar for killing Jaswant Singh, his son Tarundeep
1 month, 1 week ago

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Delhi court convicts ex-Congress leader Sajjan Kumar for killing Jaswant Singh, his son Tarundeep

Live Mint  

Former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar was found guilty in the murder case of a father and son, during the anti-Sikh riots of 1984, on Wednesday. The verdict was announced by the Rouse Avenue Court as it deliberated over the murder of Jaswant Singh and his son Tarundeep Singh during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Kumar is already serving life imprisonment in …

Ex-MP Sajjan Kumar convicted in 1984 riots case related to murder of 2 Sikhs
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Court summons Rahul Gandhi on March 24 for allegedly defamatory remarks on Army
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1 month, 1 week ago

Court summons Rahul Gandhi on March 24 for allegedly defamatory remarks on Army

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been summoned by a Lucknow court on March 24 in connection with his allegedly defamatory remarks against the Indian Army during the Bharat Jodo Yatra in 2022, reported news agency PTI. A Lucknow court summoned Gandhi in connection with his allegedly defamatory remarks against the Indian Army Additional chief judicial magistrate Alok Verma scheduled the …

Defamation case: Complainant deposes in court against Rahul Gandhi
1 month, 1 week ago

Defamation case: Complainant deposes in court against Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Special court on Tuesday heard the defamation case against Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Raebareli MP Rahul Gandhi. New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Advocate Santosh Kumar Pandey, representing the complainant Vijay Mishra, said the cross-examination of his client by Gandhi's advocate Kashi Prasad Shukla was completed. The case is over the alleged objectionable remark made by Gandhi …

Defamation Case Against Rahul Gandhi, Cross-Examination Completed
1 month, 1 week ago

Defamation Case Against Rahul Gandhi, Cross-Examination Completed

Deccan Chronicle  

Sultanpur: A special court on Tuesday heard the defamation case against Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Raebareli MP Rahul Gandhi. Advocate Santosh Kumar Pandey, representing the complainant Vijay Mishra, said the cross-examination of his client by Gandhi's advocate Kashi Prasad Shukla was completed. The case is over the alleged objectionable remark made by Gandhi about Home Minister Amit …

Hearing in Rahul Gandhi defamation case deferred to February 11
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hearing in Rahul Gandhi defamation case deferred to February 11

The Hindu  

Proceedings in a defamation case involving Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, scheduled for Thursday, were deferred after the Congress leader's lawyer fell sick. "The delay came after Rahul Gandhi's lawyer, Kashi Prasad Shukla, submitted a medical certificate stating that he was unwell and unable to attend the court proceedings. In response, Judge Verma set the new date for the hearing," …

Supreme Court Stays Criminal Proceedings Against Rahul Gandhi For Remarks Against Shah
2 months 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 …

Lakhimpur Kheri killings case: SC orders police to probe allegations Ashish Mishra is influencing witnesses
2 months ago

Lakhimpur Kheri killings case: SC orders police to probe allegations Ashish Mishra is influencing witnesses

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Superintendent of Police of Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh to conduct an enquiry to verify allegations that Ashish Mishra, son of former Union Minister Ajay Mishra and accused in the Lakhimpuri Kheri killings case, was threatening witnesses. The Bench directed the Uttar Pradesh counsel to collect the material evidence Mr. Bhushan said …

Rahul Gandhi defamation case: SC stays criminal proceedings over alleged remarks against Amit Shah
2 months ago

Rahul Gandhi defamation case: SC stays criminal proceedings over alleged remarks against Amit Shah

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed criminal defamation proceedings against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for his alleged remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Appearing for Mr. Gandhi, senior advocate A.M. Singhvi and advocate Prasanna S., argued that the defamation proceedings were in breach of at least seven Supreme Court judgments which have held that …

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

Supreme Court halts criminal proceedings against Rahul Gandhi in defamation case
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2 months 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 …

Supreme Court Stays Proceedings Against Rahul Gandhi In Criminal Defamation Case Over Remarks Against BJP & Amit Shah
2 months ago

Supreme Court Stays Proceedings Against Rahul Gandhi In Criminal Defamation Case Over Remarks Against BJP & Amit Shah

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the trial court proceedings in the criminal defamation case filed against Congress MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for allegedly saying that Bharatiya Janata Party members were "liars" and "drunk with power" and for calling Union Home Minister Amit Shah a "murder-accused".A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed. The Supreme …

Supreme Court stays defamation proceedings against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over 2018 comments on Amit Shah
2 months ago

Supreme Court stays defamation proceedings against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over 2018 comments on Amit Shah

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on January 20 stayed the defamation proceedings against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, which was pending in a Jharkhand court over his 2018 comments about Amit Shah. Rahul Gandhi granted bail in Savarkar defamation case On January 11, a special MP MLA Court in Pune granted bail to Gandhi in the Savarkar defamation case. The complaint was filed …

SC stays proceedings in defamation case against Rahul Gandhi over remarks against Amit Shah
2 months ago

SC stays proceedings in defamation case against Rahul Gandhi over remarks against Amit Shah

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday stayed proceedings in defamation case filed against Rahul Gandhi for alleged defamatory remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Naveen Jha, a BJP worker, had filed the case against Rahul Gandhi in 2019 for his alleged remarks against Shah. Earlier, Rahul Gandhi sought to quash the ongoing defamation proceedings in the lower court …

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

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

Karnataka HC stays proceedings against Rahul Gandhi in defamation case filed by BJP
2 months ago

Karnataka HC stays proceedings against Rahul Gandhi in defamation case filed by BJP

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka stayed the proceedings against Rahul Gandhi, a Congress MP and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, in a defamation case lodged by the Bharatiya Janata Party’s State unit for issuing ‘defamatory’ Justice M. Nagaprasanna passed the interim order on January 17 on a petition filed by Mr. Gandhi, who has questioned the …

Savarkar Defamation Case: Rahul Gandhi Gets Bail From Pune Court After Virtual Hearing
2 months, 1 week ago

Savarkar Defamation Case: Rahul Gandhi Gets Bail From Pune Court After Virtual Hearing

ABP News  

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi was granted bail by a special MP MLA court in Pune in the Savarkar defamation case. Advocate Milind Pawar, representing Gandhi, said the Pune court also granted permanent exemption to the Congress MP from appearing before it. The defamation case was filed against Rahul Gandhi by Satyaki Savarkar, the …

Delhi court defers judgment on case linked to 1984 riots killings in Saraswati Vihar
2 months, 2 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 …

‘BJP attempting to arrest Rahul Gandhi on attempt to murder charge to disqualify him from the post of MP’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘BJP attempting to arrest Rahul Gandhi on attempt to murder charge to disqualify him from the post of MP’

The Hindu  

ARUPPUKOTTAI Bharatiya Janata Party is trying to arrest Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi with an aim to disqualify him from the post of Member of Parliament, said Congress MP B. Manickam Tagore. Pointing to a commotion that prevailed on the Parliament building premises, Mr. Tagore said BJP MP Pratap Sarangi complained that he was pushed down during …

Rahul Gandhi Parliament scuffle: Delhi Police transfers BJP’s FIR against Congress leader to Crime Branch
3 months ago

Rahul Gandhi Parliament scuffle: Delhi Police transfers BJP’s FIR against Congress leader to Crime Branch

Live Mint  

The Delhi Police, on Friday, transferred the FIR filed by the BJP against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to the Crime Branch. Why the FIR was filed against Rahul Gandhi The BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of "physical assault and incitement" for allegedly pushing one of their MPs. ‘FIR a badge of honour’ After the First Information Report was filed, Congress General …

Rahul Gandhi in fresh trouble? Delhi Police registers FIR against Congress leader over Parliament scuffle
3 months ago

Rahul Gandhi in fresh trouble? Delhi Police registers FIR against Congress leader over Parliament scuffle

Live Mint  

In fresh trouble for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the Delhi Police on Thursday registered an FIR against him over a scuffle in Parliament after the Bharatiya Janata Party lodged a complaint. Accusing Rahul Gandhi of "physical assault and incitement" during a scuffle on Parliament premises, the BJP sought his indictment under sections of attempt to murder and other charges. Following …

Rahul Gandhi Hathras Visit: After meeting the victims, Rahul says- they are being treated like criminals
3 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi Hathras Visit: After meeting the victims, Rahul says- they are being treated like criminals

ABP News  

Hathras Case News: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi reached Hathras to meet the family of the rape victim on Thursday. During this, after the meeting of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, the victim family of Hathras incident said that even after four years we have not got justice. The victim family said that apart from …

'Govt Asked To Give Up Existing House To Get New Home': What Hathras Rape Victim's Father Told Rahul Gandhi
3 months, 1 week ago

'Govt Asked To Give Up Existing House To Get New Home': What Hathras Rape Victim's Father Told Rahul Gandhi

ABP News  

The father of the 2020 Hathras rape victim has levelled sensational allegations against the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh during his interactions with Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. The family said that apart from Rahul Gandhi, they had written letters to CM Adityanath, Akhilesh Yadav, Chandrashekhar Azad, the President, and the Chief Justice of India regarding their …

Rahul reaches Hathras to meet family of 2020 rape-murder victim
3 months, 1 week ago

Rahul reaches Hathras to meet family of 2020 rape-murder victim

Deccan Chronicle  

Hathras: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi reached Hathras Thursday morning to meet the family of a Dalit woman who had died allegedly after gang rape in September 2020. Earlier, Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai confirmed in Lucknow that Rahul Gandhi would be visiting the family on Thursday. Congress leader Hathras Chandragupta Vikramaditya told PTI, "Rahul …

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi meets family of 2020 Hathras victim, promises to fight with all might for justice
3 months, 1 week ago

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi meets family of 2020 Hathras victim, promises to fight with all might for justice

The Hindu  

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday reached Hathras in Uttar Pradesh to meet the family of a Dalit woman who had died allegedly after being gangraped in September 2020. Gandhi arrived at the village around 11.30 a.m. and met the family at their house after receiving clearance from the CRPF post deployed for their security,” …

Rahul Gandhi meets 2020 Hathras rape victim's family members | VIDEO
3 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi meets 2020 Hathras rape victim's family members | VIDEO

India TV News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday arrived at Boolgarhi village in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras and met the family of the 2020 gangrape victim. In 2020, Rahul Gandhi met the family and also accused the Yogi Adityanath government of 'exploitation' and unleashing 'atrocities' on the victim's family. BJP's reaction to Rahul Gandhi's Hathras visit: Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak speaking …

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reaches Hathras to meet family of 2020 rape-murder victim
3 months, 1 week ago

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reaches Hathras to meet family of 2020 rape-murder victim

New Indian Express  

As per the local sources, Rahul Gandhi held a closed-door meeting with the victim’s family for 45 minutes. After Gandhi’s visit, former Congress Hathras chief Chandragupta Vikramaditya told media persons: “Rahul Gandhi has close relations with this family. He is continuously fighting for their problems.” Meanwhile, the Congress on Thursday shared a letter allegedly written by the father of Hathras …

Anti-Sikh riots: Delhi Court may deliver verdict in Sajjan case on December 16
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Anti-Sikh riots: Delhi Court may deliver verdict in Sajjan case on December 16

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court is expected to deliver its verdict on December 16 in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots murder case involving former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar. The case pertains to the alleged killings of Jaswant Singh and his son Tarundeep Singh in the Saraswati Vihar area during the riots that followed the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. …

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Verdict in murder case against Sajjan Kumar on Dec 16
3 months, 3 weeks ago

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Verdict in murder case against Sajjan Kumar on Dec 16

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court is expected to deliver its verdict on December 16 in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots murder case against former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar. The court reserved the judgment after hearing the final arguments in the case related to the killings of Jaswant Singh and his son Tarundeep Singh on November 1, 1984. On December 16, 2021, the court …

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Verdict in murder case against Sajjan Kumar on Dec 16
3 months, 3 weeks ago

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Verdict in murder case against Sajjan Kumar on Dec 16

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A Delhi court would likely deliver on December 16 its verdict in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots murder case against former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar. The court reserved the judgment after hearing the final arguments in the case related to the killings of Jaswant Singh and his son Tarundeep Singh on November 1, 1984. On December 16, 2021, the …

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Delhi court to pass verdict in case against Sajjan Kumar today
3 months, 3 weeks ago

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Delhi court to pass verdict in case against Sajjan Kumar today

Hindustan Times  

The Rouse Avenue court is likely to deliver on Friday its verdict in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case against former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar.The case pertains to the alleged killings of two persons in Saraswati Vihar area during the anti-Sikh riots. 1984 anti-Sikh riots: Delhi court to pass verdict in case against Sajjan Kumar today Special Judge Kaveri Baweja had …

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Supreme Court seeks Ashish Mishra’s response on allegations of threats to witnesses
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Supreme Court seeks Ashish Mishra’s response on allegations of threats to witnesses

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the son of former Union Minister Ajay Mishra and accused in the Lakhimpuri Kheri killings case, Ashish Mishra, to respond to allegations that he was threatening witnesses. Appearing before a Bench headed by Justice Surya Kant, senior advocate Siddharth Dave, for Mr. Ashish Mishra, denied the allegations, saying these insinuations were not meant for …

Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav blame Uttar Pradesh government for Sambhal violence
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav blame Uttar Pradesh government for Sambhal violence

The Hindu  

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday held the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Uttar Pradesh government responsible for the violence in Sambhal. While Mr. Yadav accused the State government of orchestrating the “riot”, Mr. Gandhi said that the administration’s “insensitive action” without listening to all parties “vitiated” the situation. When people …

Even Ajmal Kasab got fair trial: Supreme Court to CBI in Yasin Malik's case
4 months ago

Even Ajmal Kasab got fair trial: Supreme Court to CBI in Yasin Malik's case

India Today  

Even 26/11 Mumbai attack terrorist Ajmal Kasab was given a fair trial, the Supreme Court observed while hearing an appeal by the Central Bureau of Investigation challenging a Jammu court order asking Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik to appear in person. Yasin Malik is the main accused in the killing of four Indian Air Force personnel near Srinagar in 1990 …

1998 murder case of ex-Bihar Minister: Supreme Court sentences two persons to life imprisonment
5 months, 2 weeks ago

1998 murder case of ex-Bihar Minister: Supreme Court sentences two persons to life imprisonment

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday sentenced two persons, including ex-MLA Munna Shukla, to life imprisonment in the 1998 murder case of former Bihar Minister Brij Bihari Prasad. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna, Sanjay Kumar and R. Mahadevan partially set aside the Patna High Court verdict acquitting all the accused and asked convicts Mantu Tiwari and ex-MLA Shukla to surrender …

Defamation case: SC relief for AAP leaders
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Defamation case: SC relief for AAP leaders

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed criminal defamation proceedings against Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi chief minister Atishi in a case related to a statement made in 2018 that accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of facilitating the alleged deletion of 3 million voters from electoral rolls ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal …

SC stays defamation proceedings against Shashi Tharoor over remarks against PM Modi
6 months, 1 week ago

SC stays defamation proceedings against Shashi Tharoor over remarks against PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed criminal defamation proceedings against senior Congress leader and parliamentarian Shashi Tharoor, who had appealed against a Delhi court order requiring his appearance in a defamation case over his 2018 remark allegedly comparing Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a scorpion. A bench of justices Hrishikesh Roy and R Mahadevan also issued a notice to Bharatiya …

LN Mishra assassination case: Delhi HC to conduct hearing on convicts' appeals in Nov
6 months, 2 weeks ago

LN Mishra assassination case: Delhi HC to conduct hearing on convicts' appeals in Nov

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Delhi High Court has said it will hear in November the appeals by the convicts in the murder case of former Railway Minister L N Mishra, who was killed in a blast at Bihar's Samastipur Railway station in 1975, noting that the incident dates back to nearly five decades. LN Mishra assassination case: Delhi HC to conduct …

Dalits living in fear, Rahul Gandhi writes to U.P. CM Yogi over Rae Bareli murder
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Dalits living in fear, Rahul Gandhi writes to U.P. CM Yogi over Rae Bareli murder

The Hindu  

A Congress delegation led by Amethi MP K.L. Sharma, senior leader Pramod Tiwari on Thursday in Lucknow submitted a letter to Additional Chief Secretary Deepak Kumar addressed to the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath written by Lok Sabha member from Rae Bareli and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi demanding immediate arrest of the main accused Vishal Singh in the murder case …

11 Hathras stampede accused appear before court, next hearing on Aug 24
7 months, 1 week ago

11 Hathras stampede accused appear before court, next hearing on Aug 24

Hindustan Times  

Eleven people arrested in connection with a case concerning the Hathras stampede on July 2 appeared before the court of chief judicial magistrate in Hathras on Monday. 11 Hathras stampede accused appear before court, next hearing on Aug 24 Dev Prakash Madhukar, an accused named in the case registered at Sikandra Rau police station of Hathras district, and others appeared …

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