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U'khand fake encounter: HC sentences 7 cops to life
The Delhi High Court today sentenced seven Uttarakhand policemen to life imprisonment for killing a MBA student in a fake encounter in 2009 in Dehradun, holding that extra judicial killing has no place in a system governed by the rule of law. However, the court set aside the life term and the conviction of 10 other cops on the charge of conspiring to kidnap and murder the youth, saying the circumstances do not prove their culpability. Ranbir Singh, 22, a resident of Ghaziabad, was gunned down by the police on July 3, 2009, in the Ladpur forest area in Dehradun. The court did not accept the version of the police that they gunned him down as he was fleeing after beating up and snatching the service weapon of one of the cops who was on duty in view of the visit of the then President. The court noted that public humiliation of the cop as stated by the witnesses was the motive behind the shooting of the victim which was later dubbed by the police as an encounter. CBI, which .
Delhi Police Inspector's husband shot dead in road rage case
A 44-year-old man, whose wife is posted as an Inspector in Delhi Police Crime Branch, was gunned down by a van driver here early Tuesday in a road rage case in west Delhi, police said.
Assange loses appeal to overturn UK arrest warrant
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange today lost his appeal to overturn arrest warrant issued against him by the UK. Westminster Magistrates' Court ruled that the arrest warrant against Assange is still valid. Lawyers for the WikiLeaks founder asked the court to withdraw the warrant, saying it had "lost its purpose", the BBC reported. The warrant was issued in 2012 after the 46-year-old Australian national allegedly breached bail conditions by seeking asylum in Ecuador's London embassy, where he has remained. He had been facing extradition to Sweden to answer sex assault claims but these have since been dropped.
Sharif not to participate in case challenging his re-election
Former Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif today decided not to participate in the Supreme Court proceedings in a case challenging his re-election as the chief of his party following the passing of the Elections Act, saying his participation in the case may bring "prejudice". A three-member Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar resumed hearing today several petitions challenging the Elections Act 2017. As the proceedings began, Sharif submitted his response to the apex court, in which he said that he had decided not to participate in the court proceedings after consulting leaders of the PML-N, the Geo TV reported. The Supreme Court has taken up around half a dozen petitions against Sharif for being re-elected as party president after the passage of the Act. Sharif was disqualified by the apex court in last July, under Article 62(1)(f) of the Election Act 2017, which sets the precondition for a member of parliament to be "sadiq and ..
Demonetisation: Court rejects bail plea of lawyer Rohit Tandon
A Delhi court today dismissed a fresh bail application of controversial lawyer Rohit Tandon, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering case post-demonetisation. Additional Sessions Judge Ajay Kumar Kuhar dismissed the application while noting the submissions made by the ED's special public prosecutor Nitesh Rana who said the stage was not fit for the grant of relief. Rana told the court that if granted the relief, the accused may influence the witnesses and hamper the probe. The accused was arrested by the agency after a raid in connection with a black money probe which led to the alleged seizure of Rs 13.6 crore from his law firm. Tandon had sought bail citing a recent Supreme Court judgement striking down as unconstitutional Section 45 (1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, which imposed stringent conditions on the grant of bail. The apex court had also ordered fresh arguments in all cases in which bail was ..
Independent MLA Anant Singh named in murder case
An FIR has been lodged against independent MLA and strongman Anant Singh and five others in a murder case two days back. One Nikki Devi lodged an FIR against Anant Singh, Ranvir Yadav and Lalu Mukhiya and three unnamed persons for allegedly killing her husband Ramjanam Yadav on February 4 at Athmalgola Railway station that falls in Patna district, Barh Government Rail Police (GRP) SHO Suresh Ram told PTI. In her FIR lodged yesterday she alleged that Ranvir Yadav shot dead her husband at Athmalgola station when he went to the gate of train compartment to spit tobacco. The deceased, was travelling along with his wife Nikki Devi and brother Lalan Kumar by Patna-Ranchi Patliputra Express when the incident occurred. Anant Singh, a criminal-turned-politician, has been named as a conspirator in the murder case of Ramjanam Yadav while Ranvir Yadav has been named the main accused in the FIR, SHO said and added that they have been booked under sections 302, 120B, 34 of IPC and ...
Over 2.22 l cases pending in JK High Court and its subordinate
Over 2.22 lakh criminal and civil cases were pending in Jammu and Kashmir High Court and other subordinate courts in the state as onDecember 31, last year, Minister for Law and Justice Abdul Haq Khan said today. In a written reply to a question by PDP MLA Mohammad Ashraf Mir in the Legislative Assembly, Khan said 62,040 cases were pending in the High Court as on December 31, 2017, while the number of pendency in subordinate courts stands at 1,60,154. The pendency included 56,112 criminal and 5,928 civil cases in high court, while 1,08,118 civil and 52,036 criminal cases in subordinate courts, he said. A total of 11,250 cases 9,589 criminal and 1,661 civil were instituted in the high court with effect from April 1 to December 1, 2017, while 98,896 cases (21,788 criminal and 77,108 civil) were instituted during the same period. However, he said the high court disposed off 9,603 cases (8,137 criminal and 1,466 civil), while the subordinate courts disposed off 78,496 cases ..
Couple jumps into lake with two minor daughters, all dead
A couple allegedly committed suicide by jumping into a lake in Keesara area near here along with their two minor daughters, including a six-month-old, who died in the incident, police said today. Police suspect that the couple might have taken the extreme step over some family issue. The deceased were identified as M Ramesh (30), a businessman, his wife Shyamala alias Manasa (26) and their two daughters- three-year-old Gitasri and six-month-old Divija, an officer said. "The bodies of the four family members were recovered from the lake, around 35 kms from here, this afternoon," Keesara Police Station Inspector M Surender Goud said. Based on the preliminary investigation, it was found that the couple had left their house in Ghatkesar area last evening along with their two daughters. "Manasa's brother and other family members looked for them and noticed Ramesh's bike parked near the lake this morning. They suspected that their kin might have jumped into the water body. A ..
A women,her minor daughter burnt to death in house fire
A woman and her eight month old daughter were burnt to death in an accidental fire in the house in Chero village of Bihar's Nalanda district today. The deceased have been identified as Sulekha Kumari (24) and Sneha (eight months), Chero police outpost Officer-in-Charge Rakesh Kumar said. The reason behind the fire could not be established yet, Kumar said adding that a fire suddenly broke out in the house of one Dhananjay Kumar whose wife and daughter were charred to death in the incident. Villagers say that short circuit may have caused the fire, police official said. The bodies have been sent to Biharsharif sadar hospital for post-mortem, the Officer-in-Charge said.
Ex-Maha bureaucrat arrested in UAE, following Interpol notice
A former Maharashtra government bureaucrat, wanted in a money laundering case, was arrested by the UAE police on the basis of a red-corner notice issued by the Interpol on the request of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Centre told Parliament today. Union Minister of State for Finance Shiv Pratap Shukla, in a written reply, told the Rajya Sabha that Nitish J Thakur, a former deputy collector of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), was "arrested" by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) police on January 21. He added that the Interpol notice was issued against Thakur in October last year on the request of the ED and that the "extradition process has been initiated". The ED had booked the former Maharashtra state services bureaucrat under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) as part of two FIRs filed by it in 2011 and 2012. Shukla, in his reply on the alleged illegal acts of Thakur, said provisions of the Income Tax Act "prohibit" the ...
UN's Guterres urges Maldives to lift state of emergency
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres today urged the government of the Maldives to lift the state of emergency and guarantee safety for its citizens, "including members of the judiciary." The appeal comes after President Abdulla Yameen of the Maldives declared a state of emergency and his security forces stormed the Supreme Court. The court's chief justice and another judge were also arrested. Guterres "urges" the Maldivian government "to uphold the constitution and rule of law, lift the state of emergency as soon as possible, and take all measures to ensure the safety and security of the people in the country, including members of the judiciary," a statement from his spokesman Stephane Dujarric read. The UN chief is "seriously concerned about the unfolding situation in the Maldives, in particular the declaration of a state of emergency and the entry of security forces into the Supreme Court premises," the statement said. Yameen, facing threats from a ...
Katara case: Why furlough be not given to Vikas Yadav, asks HC
The Delhi High Court today asked why furlough should be not granted to Vikas Yadav, convicted for the murder of Nitish Katara and behind bars for last 16 years, if there was no apprehension of a threat to the witnesses, including the victim's mother, in the case. Justice Indermeet Kaur was of the view that a man who has spent nearly 16 years in jail, "only wants to come out to see the world" and if there is no apprehension of a threat from him to the witnesses, he should be granted the relief. The court said it would hear arguments of both sides on February 13 before deciding Yadav's plea for furlough as the victim's mother, Neelam Katara, and another witness, Ajay Katara, strongly opposed grant of the relief to the convict. Yadav sought furlough, a leave from jail for a certain period of time in a year for inmates serving sentences, for 21 days by claiming that he was being arbitrarily denied the relief by the authorities. The police, represented by additional criminal ..
Maldives President gives reasons for Emergency, alleges 'coup' attempt by top judiciary
In his first public statement after clamping emergency and jailing the country's Chief Justice, Maldives President Abdulla Yameen on Tuesday said he had taken the move as the top judge and another Supreme Court judge were involved in corruption and also alleged a "coup" by them - in directly disobeying his orders, including making moves to impeach him.
Terror funding: Court to hear bail plea of Salahuddin's son
A special court will hear on March 7 the bail application of Syed Shahid Yousuf, son of globally- wanted terrorist Syed Salahuddin, in a terror funding case. District Judge Poonam A Bamba posted the matter for arguments after the NIA filed its written submission on the application of Yousuf, who is currently in judicial custody. In its reply, the NIA is understood to have opposed the plea of Yousuf, who has sought relief citing completion of the investigation. During in-chamber proceedings, the NIA told the court that the case was of very serious nature. In his application, Yousuf told the court that he was not required further by the investing agency and no purpose will be served by keeping him in custody. The NIA had earlier alleged that the accused had links with proscribed terrorist organisations like Hizb-ul- Mujahideen. It had said the case was registered on the basis of information regarding funds from Pakistan being sent to Jammu and Kashmir through hawala ...
Police arrest two anti-socials after exchange of fire
Police today arrested two anti-socials, including one hailing from Uttar Pradesh, after an exchange of fire with them at Karnoli in Ganjam district, about 40-kilometre from here, an officer said. Two nine-mm pistols, six rounds of ammunition and a motorcycle were seized from them, he said. The accused persons identified as Laxman Singh Rajput (27) of Uttar Pradesh and Tuna Gouda (25) of Kodala in Ganjam of Odisha received bullet injuries on their right legs in the exchange of fire. They were admitted at community hospital at Aska and later referred to MKCG Medical College and Hospital, here. During the encounter, three police personnel, including an inspector in charge of Aska police station, Santosh Kumar Jena and two other constables also received minor injures, said Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Subash Panda. Police said while Tuna Gouda was involved in several heinous crimes like murder, dacoit and robberies in Kodala area. The SDPO said they tried to escape .
Police search Audi's HQ over emissions scandal
German police on Tuesday searched the headquarters of the high-end automobile manufacturer Audi amid an ongoing investigation into the alleged manipulation of pollutant emission levels in diesel vehicles by the Volkswagen group, which owns the brand.
Padmavaat: Rajasthan HC quashes FIR against Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Rajasthan High Court (HC) quashed a First Information Report (FIR) against the crew of 'Padmaavat' after a special screening was held for an HC judge.According to media reports, the screening was held in the wake of a petition filed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali to quash the FIR, charging the director and the actors Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone with hurting public sentiments.Earlier in the day, the controversial film was screened in Rajasthan for High Court judge and staff amid tight security.The special screening was held for Justice Sandeep Mehta of the HC's Jodhpur bench and three staff members (Court Reader, Personal Assistant, and Court Officer).
Prosecutors search Audi offices in German diesel emissions inquiry
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German prosecutors said they had searched carmaker Audi's headquarters and one of its plants on Tuesday as they widened their inquiry into the manipulation of diesel emissions tests.
Hero MotoCorp fixes record date for interim dividend
Record date is 17 February 2018
2 killed in truck-bike collision
Two men were killed today after their motorcycle was hit by a speeding truck on Bikaner- Jaisalmer highway, police said. The motorcycle had a registration number of Churu district, they said, adding further details were awaited as the investigation was on.