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The verdict in the Narendra Dabholkar murder case | Explained
7 months, 1 week ago

The verdict in the Narendra Dabholkar murder case | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: More than a decade after the tragic murder of rationalist Narendra Achyut Dabholkar, a special CBI Court in Pune on May 10 sentenced his assailants Sachin Prakashrao Andure and Sharad Bhausaheb Kalaskar to life imprisonment for murder and imposed a fine of ₹5 lakh. Additional Sessions Judge Prabhakar P. Jadhav observed that while the two convicts …

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Eleven years after the murder of Narendra Dabholkar, his legacy lives on
7 months, 1 week ago

Eleven years after the murder of Narendra Dabholkar, his legacy lives on

Hindustan Times  

Eleven years after the murder of anti-superstition crusader and founder of Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti Narendra Dabholkar in Pune, a special court on Friday convicted shooters Sachin Prakashrao Andure and Sharad Bhausaheb Kalaskar and sentenced them to life imprisonment. Pulling up the CBI and Pune police over their handling of the case, additional sessions judge PP Jadhav said, "The main …

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State to take cognisance of court observation in Dabholkar murder case: Fadnavis
7 months, 1 week ago

State to take cognisance of court observation in Dabholkar murder case: Fadnavis

Hindustan Times  

The state government will take cognisance of the observation made by the Pune court in its order in the murder case of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar, said deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. Fadnavis, who was in the city on Saturday, said, “The law and judiciary will go through detailed order, and a decision will be taken whether to approach the high …

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Narendra Dabholkar murder case: CBI, police ‘failed to unearth masterminds’, says court
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Narendra Dabholkar murder case: CBI, police ‘failed to unearth masterminds’, says court

Hindustan Times  

The special court, which on Friday convicted two of the five accused in the murder of anti-superstition activist Dr Narendra Dabholkar, came down heavily on the Pune police and the CBI for failing to unearth the masterminds behind the crime. In its 170-page order, the special court for UAPA cases observed that Dabholkar’s murder was not an exclusive act of …

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Narendra Dabholkar murder: Two accused get life imprisonment, three acquitted
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Narendra Dabholkar murder: Two accused get life imprisonment, three acquitted

Hindustan Times  

Pune: A special court in Maharashtra on Friday convicted two men for the murder of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar in Pune but acquitted three others, almost 11 years after the grisly crime shocked the country and sparked suspicions of a wider conspiracy targeting leftist activists, journalists and atheists. “In the case of Bhave and Punalekar, even if there is scope for …

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Dabholkar murder: 2 get life term, 3 let off
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Dabholkar murder: 2 get life term, 3 let off

Hindustan Times  

A special court in Maharashtra on Friday convicted two men for the murder of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar in Pune but acquitted three others, almost 11 years after the grisly crime shocked the country and sparked suspicions of a wider conspiracy targeting leftist activists, journalists and atheists. Advocate Virendra Ichalkaranjikar, appearing for the duo, argued that the case didn’t fall under …

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2 convicted of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar’s murder
7 months, 2 weeks ago

2 convicted of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar’s murder

Hindustan Times  

A special court in Maharashtra on Friday convicted two men for the murder of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar in Pune but acquitted three others, almost 11 years after the grisly crime shocked the country and sparked suspicions of a wider conspiracy targeting leftist activists, journalists and atheists. The murder of Dabholkar, a well-known anti-superstition crusader, was the first in a chain …

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Narendra Dabholkar murder case: Pune court acquits 3 accused, 2 others sent to life imprisonment
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Narendra Dabholkar murder case: Pune court acquits 3 accused, 2 others sent to life imprisonment

Live Mint  

A Special Court in Pune on Friday acquitted three accused including Virendrasinh Tawde, Sanjeev Punalekar and Vikram Bhave in the activist Narendra Dabholkar murder case, ANI reported. Besides this, the court also sent the other two accused — Sachin Andure and Sharad Kalaskar sent to life imprisonment for allegedly killing Narendra Dabholkar in Pune on August 20, 2013. Narendra Dabholkar, …

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Dabholkar murder: Prosecution concludes examination of former CBI officer
1 year, 8 months ago

Dabholkar murder: Prosecution concludes examination of former CBI officer

Hindustan Times  

Pune: The prosecution on Wednesday completed the questioning of a former CBI officer who investigated the murder of rationalist Dr Narendra Dabholkar. During the investigation, it was discovered that Tawde had a grudge against Dabholkar due to differences in ideology between various organisations. The former officer SR Singh said that Punalekar advised the accused to dispose of the firearms used …

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Narendra Dabholkar Murder Case: Special Court Charges Accused Of Murder, Criminal Conspiracy And Committing Terror Acts Under UAPA
3 years, 3 months ago

Narendra Dabholkar Murder Case: Special Court Charges Accused Of Murder, Criminal Conspiracy And Committing Terror Acts Under UAPA

Live Law  

A special court in Pune has formally charged four accused in 2013 killing of anti-superstition crusader Narendra Dabholkar for murder, conspiracy and terror-related offences under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. Special Judge SR Nawandar framed charges against ENT surgeon Dr Virendrasinh Tawade, the alleged assassins Sachin Andure and Sharad Kalaskar, Sanjeev Punalekar, and his aide Vikram Bhave, after all of …

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Narendra Dabholkar murder case: Maharashtra court frames charges against five accused
3 years, 3 months ago

Narendra Dabholkar murder case: Maharashtra court frames charges against five accused

Firstpost  

Dabholkar, who headed the Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti, was shot dead in Pune on 20 August, 2013, allegedly by members of a right-wing extremist group. Pune: A special court in Pune on Wednesday framed charges against five accused in the case of murder of anti-superstition activist Dr Narendra Dabholkar. On Wednesday, Additional Sessions Judge SR Navandar asked the five accused …

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Narendra Dabholkar Murder Case: Bombay HC Grants Bail to Accused Vikram Bhave
3 years, 7 months ago

Narendra Dabholkar Murder Case: Bombay HC Grants Bail to Accused Vikram Bhave

News 18  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday granted bail to Vikram Bhave, an accused in the case of killing of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar in 2013. Bhave was accused of helping two other accused – Sachin Andure and Sharad Kalaskar – who allegedly shot Dabholkar on August 20, 2013 in Pune, with a recce of the spot and escape route after the …

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