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New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Holding that cognisance of the ED's complaint in the National Herald case was "impermissible in law" as it was not founded on an FIR, a Delhi court has declined to take cognisance of the complaint against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and five others. Special Judge Vishal Gogne said an investigation and the consequent prosecution complaint (equivalent to chargesheet) pertaining to the offence of money laundering is "not maintainable" in the absence of an FI ...Read More >
Justice Neena Bansal Krishna noted that according to the report of Tihar Jail, apparently Malik does not seem to be suffering from any life-threatening ailment, and said in case the medical treatment as per his condition is not available in the prison, it be provided to him in the hospitals where such a facility is available. "The petitioner in support of his petition has annexed medical documents of 2017. Apparently from the report received from Tihar Jail, it does not seem that he is sufferin ...Read More >
In a significant turn of events, the National Investigation Agency is reaching out for fresh leads from the U.S. related to the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, focusing on the crucial figure of Tahawwur Rana, a primary suspect in the chilling plot. National Investigation Agency has sought fresh details from the US in connection with the case linked to the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks mastermind Tahawwur Rana through Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) process, officials said. The additional que ...Read More >
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police have apprehended 17 long-time absconders who had been evading arrest for years -- some for more than three decades -- from various districts across the Valley, including Srinagar, Pulwama, Ganderbal, Kulgam, Shopian, and Sopore. Police has called it a major breakthrough, saying, "It remains committed to bringing to justice all those evading the law, no matter how long it takes." A police spokesperson said the arrests mark a significant step in the ongoing effo ...Read More >
Student activist Sharjeel Imam, an accused in the 2020 riots case, has requested 14-day interim bail to file his nomination and campaign for the Bihar assembly elections. Imam, a permanent resident of Jehanabad, wishes to contest from the Bahdaruganj seat as an Independent. His plea highlights the need for his brother's assistance due to his mother's illness. Student activist Sharjeel Imam, an accused in the larger conspiracy behind the 2020 riots case, has sought a 14-day interim bail to file ...Read More >
The Supreme Court of India (File). ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * The Supreme Court questioned government opposition to allowing death row convicts to die by lethal injection * The court was hearing a petition seeking replacement of hanging with lethal injection or to offer that choice * In its counter-affidavit, the government said offering a choice is unfeasible since it involves policy issues Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking to enforce and expand the constitutional right of individuals to access legal counsel during all stages of an enquiry or investigation. Issuing notice, a Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai and K Vinod Chandran sought responses of the Centre and all states and union territories in the matter. The plea challenges the current practice of discretionary and parti ...Read More >
In July 2015, the ACB filed a charge sheet against Revanth Reddy and others for the alleged offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act and section 120B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that the trap laid by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in the 2015 cash-for-vote case was "completely illegal" as it was done without any FIR registration. On May 31, 2015, Congress leader Revanth Reddy, then with the ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy Wednesday told the Supreme Court that the trap laid by the ACB in the 2015 cash-for-vote case was "completely illegal" as it was done without any FIR registration.On May 31, 2015, Revanth Reddy, then with the TDP, was apprehended by the ACB while allegedly paying a bribe of Rs 50 lakh to Elvis Stephenson, a nominated MLA, for supporting TDP nominee Vem Narendar Reddy in the legislative council election.Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for the CM, ...Read More >
Renowned hair stylist Jawed Habib and his family are facing over 20 cases for allegedly duping people of Rs 5-7 crores. Victims were reportedly misled into investing in Follicle Global Company (FLC) with promises of high returns, with over 150 individuals losing lakhs. Police are urging more victims to come forward. Renowned hair stylist Jawed Habib has been registered for over 20 cases under the case of duping people for Rs 5-7 crores, PTI reported on Wednesday. "Javed Habib, his wife, son ha ...Read More >
The CBI has apprehended Amit Das, wanted for the murder of BJP leader Abhijit Sarkar during the 2021 West Bengal post-poll violence. Sarkar was murdered on May 2, 2021, in Kolkata. After being on the run, Das was captured through intelligence and will appear in court. In a significant development, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) announced the arrest of Amit Das, a long-time fugitive linked to the murder of BJP leader Abhijit Sarkar, which occurred during the violent aftermath of the 2 ...Read More >
Jaipur, Sep 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ladakhi climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was moved from the union territory to Jodhpur Central Jail under tight security arrangements on Friday, after his arrest earlier in the day. According to sources, after his arrest in Leh, Wangchuk was first flown to Delhi. From there, he was transported to Jodhpur under special arrangements. Upon arrival, he was taken directly to the Central Jail from the Jodhpur Air Force Station, accompanied by a heavy security convoy. In ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court has asked high courts to ensure day-to-day trial in criminal cases, especially important and sensitive cases, saying it has become imperative in the prevailing social, political and administrative scenario, including the style of functioning of police.Expressing disappointment over discontinuance of day-to-day trial, which was the norm three decades ago, a bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K V Viswanathan said once the examination of witnesses commences in a trial, the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) Christian Michel James, the alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal case, on Wednesday informed a Delhi court that it was not safe for him to leave the capital. Special judge Sanjay Jindal was hearing his plea for release on the grounds that he had undergone the maximum period of sentence of seven years for the purported offences. "If I put one step out in Delhi, new charges will be placed on me. It is not safe. I do not want to come back to this court ...Read More >
* Punjab and Haryana HC dismissed Kangana Ranaut's plea to quash defamation complaint * Complaint filed by Mahinder Kaur in 2021 over a retweet by Kangana Ranaut during farmer protests * Kangana Ranaut was accused of wrongly identifying the complainant as Bilkis Bano of Shaheen Bagh Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday dismissed a plea of BJP MP Kangana Ranaut seeking quashing of a defamation complaint against h ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana high court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by actor-turned-MP Kangana Ranaut challenging her summoning by a Punjab court in a defamation case, making it clear that the magistrate has duly applied mind to the material on record while summoning her.Justice Tribhuvan Dahiya, in a detailed 15-page order, said, "There are specific allegations against the petitioner who is a celebrity, that false and defamatory imputations by her in the retweet have dented the r ...Read More >
The Supreme Court has annulled a cheating case against 'Tanu Weds Manu' producer Shailesh R Singh. The case sprang from a civil dispute, misclassified as criminal, which involved monetary recovery efforts through an FIR. The court criticized the high court's approach and emphasized proper legal channels for civil disputes. The Supreme Court has taken a decisive stand by overturning a cheating case against Bollywood film producer Shailesh R Singh, co-producer of the 2011 movie 'Tanu Weds Manu'. ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 19 (ANI): Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday asserted that the government will look into the demand for an SIT probe into the discovery of bodies in Dharmasthala and take a decision based on the necessities. We will make a decision based on the necessities. How can we go for an SIT at the preliminary stage itself? The investigation is currently underway. I have also spoken to the Chief Minister about it, Parameshwara told mediapersons. On BJP ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid heartfelt tributes to freedom fighter Mangal Pandey on his birth anniversary, remembering him as a "pioneering warrior" who challenged British authority and remains a lasting symbol of courage and patriotism. Recognised as one of the earliest voices of resistance, Mangal Pandey played a key role in the events that sparked the Revolt of 1857, which eventually led to the dissolution of the East India Company and the establishment of ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the city police on a plea moved by Mohd Khalid, an accused in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots case that led to the death of head constable Ratan Lal. Justice Shalinder Kaur, on July 14, directed the police to file their response before the next hearing scheduled for October 14. The prosecution also reserved its right to argue on the maintainability of the petition. Khalid was arrested in June 2023 after being named as an accused in the fifth s ...Read More >
Medak: Telangana State BJP President N. Ramchander Rao on Friday appealed to the people to give the committed party an opportunity to meet the aspirations of the poor and downtrodden. Addressing a large gathering of party workers in Medak, the BJP chief remarked that citizens have experienced the rule of the BRS and the Congress party and have had bitter experiences with the deceitful practices of both. He urged people to support the BJP wholeheartedly in the upcoming local body elections as a ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Following heavy rainfall in Hyderabad and other parts of the state, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has instructed the officials to remain vigilant and take proactive measures. The Chief Minister has asked the GHMC, HMDA, Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Energy and Police wings to work in coordination during rescue and relief operations in the flood-hit areas. In his directive, Revanth Reddy also ordered the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disast ...Read More >
Srinagar: Searches are being carried out by Jammu and Kashmir Police's counter-intelligence wing at multiple locations in the Valley in connection with a terror case, officials said. The searches by Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) are underway at 10 locations across four districts of the Kashmir Valley, the officials said. Searches are being conducted to locate terrorist sleeper cells and recruitment modules. The CIK searches are being conducted in six locations in Ganderbal, two in Budgam ...Read More >
MYSURU: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that the State Government was not opposed to the demand for setting up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged rape, murder, and mass burial of several women at Dharmasthala and surrounding areas in Dakshina Kannada between 1998 and 2014. The CM said that the government will take a call on setting up the SIT based on the police investigation report. "If there is a need for setting up an SIT, we will do it," the CM said ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The Supreme Court has said money cannot be recovered by filing an FIR and seeking help of police as it quashed a cheating case against the producer of Bollywood movie "Tanu Weds Manu". A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan expressed displeasure over the approach of the Allahabad High Court in dealing with the petition of producer Shailesh R Singh for quashing of the FIR against him by complainant Kunal Jain. "Money cannot be recovered, more particularly, in ...Read More >
The Supreme Court has cautioned against the casual use of Section 319 of the CrPC, emphasizing it should serve justice, not harassment. This ruling came during a case concerning the summoning of individuals not initially accused but implicated by evidence. The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the power to proceed against someone appearing guilty of an offence ought to be exercised with "utmost caution" and not as a tool to harass. A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Joymalya Bagchi was hearing ...Read More >
The Supreme Court questions the Karnataka High Court's decision to grant bail to Kannada actor Darshan in the Renukaswamy murder case. Justices expressed doubts about the High Court's discretion. Darshan, along with Pavithra Gowda and others, faces accusations of abducting and torturing Renukaswamy. Police reports suggest the victim endured brutal torture before his death. The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed its reservation over the Karnataka High Court granting bail to Kannada actor Darsha ...Read More >
Kochi, Jul 17 (PTI) The Kerala High Court on Thursday stayed the proceedings initiated in a complaint seeking prosecution of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in connection with the violence that occurred during the state government's outreach programme -- 'Nava Kerala Sadas' -- in 2023. Justice V G Arun stayed the proceedings for three months on a plea moved by Vijayan seeking quashing of the complaint and a July 3 order of a magisterial court in the matter. The court of Ernakulam Chief Judicia ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 17: The world of marketing is undergoing a seismic shift, and it powered by artificial intelligence. As AI-enabled marketing tools become more intelligent and widely adopted, the very structure of marketing teams is beginning to change. Routine tasks that once required human input are now being executed faster, more accurately, and at scale by smart systems. According to Nipun Taneja, a performance marketing veteran with over $100 million in managed ad spend, the future ...Read More >
Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Thursday stayed criminal proceedings against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in a case accusing him of abetting political violence during the Nava Kerala Sadas tour held in 2023. Justice V G Arun issued the interim stay on proceedings before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Court, Ernakulam, where Vijayan had been charged with abetment under Section 109 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The Chief Minister had moved the High Court seeking to quash the proceeding ...Read More >
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