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Scott Speer arrested over domestic dispute
Filmmaker Scott Speer was arrested last week after having an alleged domestic dispute with his wife here.
35-year-old nabbed for killing property dealer in Ghaziabad
A 35-year-old man, who was wanted in a murder case, was arrested from Sultanpuri area here, police said Monday. The accused has been identified as Pardeep (35), a resident of New Vikas Nagar in Ghaziabad, they said. The arrest was made on a tip-off that the accused would come to Sultanpuri to meet his associates, Deputy Commissioner of Police (outer) Seju Kuruvilla said. During interrogation, the accused confessed that he had killed one property dealer over a dispute, the police said. One country-made pistol, two live cartridges and one car were recovered from his possession, they added.
NHAI GM among four arrested by CBI in Rs 27 lakh bribery case
The CBI has arrested four persons, including a general manager of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), for allegedly receiving a bribe of Rs 27 lakh for clearing bills, officials said Monday. Gali Sridhar, General Manager (Technical), NHAI, posted in Madurai, Sudhakar Vaduppu, Assistant Manager, Hyderabad-based NSS Infrastructure, private persons Sai Prasad and Pawan, an employee of Vaduppu have been arrested by the CBI, they said. "It was also alleged that the general manager (Technical), National Highways Authority of India Limited (NHAI) demanded a bribe of Rs 27 lakh in Hyderabad for clearing bills of the said private firm pertaining to ongoing work at NH 7 Madurai Kanyakumari stretch of Tamil Nadu," a CBI spokesperson said here. KNR constructions is implementing Madurai-Kanyakumari NH7 project. NSS Infrastructure is a sub-contractor of KNR constructions. Sridhar allegedly demanded an illegal gratification of Rs 27 lakh from Vaduppu on April 17. He allegedly directed .
Mumbai South LS poll: Deora rakes up Sawant's criminal cases
The Congress' Mumbai South Lok Sabha candidate Milind Deora Monday referred to criminal charges against his opponent and sitting Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant and asked voters if they wanted to be represented by a person with such a record. Pointing to Sawant's affidavit, Deora said there are 13 criminal charges against the Shiv Sena leader and demanded that the sitting MP explain if he tried to "abuse and misuse" his influence in the Maharashtra government to get the cases withdrawn. According to Deora's affidavit, there is no criminal case pending against him. "People of South Mumbai have to decide whether they would like to vote and be represented in the Parliament by an individual who has a criminal record that demonstrates his disregard for law," a statement quoted Deora as saying. "Can such a person be sitting in parliament as a lawmaker representing the socially conscious and economically prestigious South Mumbai parliamentary constituency?" he asked. Mumbai ...
HC seeks replies of DJA, its chairperson Mrinal Satish on plea against his appointment
The Delhi High Court Monday sought responses of the Delhi Judicial Academy and its chairperson Mrinal Satish on a plea seeking his removal from the post on the ground that he does not fulfil the eligibility criteria. A bench of Justices S Ravindra Bhat and Prateek Jalan issued notices to the Delhi Judicial Academy (DJA), its chairperson, Lieutenant Governor and the Registrar of Delhi High Court on the petition by NGO, AGAM An initiative for good governance. Satish is a professor of law at the National Law University, Delhi, on deputation. His appointment as chairperson of the DJA was notified in the Official Gazette on December 15 last year which was approved by Patron-in-Chief, the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. The plea sought quashing of his appointment to the post of chairperson and a direction to him to vacate the office. It also sought an order for investigation into the administration of the Delhi Judicial Academy. The plea claimed that Satish's appointment was in ...
SC rejects plea against construction of Jayalalithaa's memorial at Marina beach
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea challenging the construction of a memorial of former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa at Marina beach in Chennai. A bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and justices Deepak Gupta and Sanjiv Khanna said that it is not inclined to interfere with the Madras high court order of January 23. "Having heard the petitioner-in-person and upon perusing the relevant material, we are not inclined to interfere. The special leave petition is accordingly dismissed. Pending interlocutory applications, if any, shall stand disposed of," the bench said. The bench dismissed the petition filed by M L Ravi, president of Desiya Makkal Sakthi Katchi, challenging he Madras High Court order and seeking a direction to restrain the Tamil Nadu government from spending money from the public exchequer for construction of the memorial. On January 23, the High Court had held that Jayalalithaa cannot be termed as a convict in a disproportionate assets case and ...
Delhi court directs CBI to supply statement of witnesses, documents about closure report to Najeeb's mother
A Delhi court on Monday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to supply statement of witnesses and documents about the closure report to Fatima Nafees, the mother of missing JNU student Najeeb Ahmed.The court of Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Naveen Kumar Kashyap also observed that there cannot be a half-hearted approach and effective opportunity be given to Nafees to file her protest petition.The next date of hearing in the matter is May 7.The court's order came while hearing a protest petition filed by Nafees against the CBI's closure report in the case.The CBI had earlier denied giving these documents to Nafees, who is the petitioner in the case.Najeeb went missing under suspicious circumstances on October 15, 2016.It has been alleged that there was an altercation between Najeeb and the students affiliated to Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on October 14, 2016, at a JNU hostel.Although Najeeb's family members have alleged the role of ABVP activists behind his .
Opium worth over Rs 2cr seized in Rajasthan
Two people were arrested in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh district on Monday after 26.55 quintal opium, worth of Rs 2.5 crore, was found in their possession, police said. Acting on a tip-off, a police team raided a house in Ummedpura village under the Badi Sadri police station area and recovered the opium and Rs 50,550 cash, an Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) official said. The accused have been arrested and charged under the Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, police said.
Will complain to 'boss' Jagannath if BJD's candidate from Pipili seat not arrested: Sambit Patra
BJP's candidate from Puri constituency Sambit Patra on Monday threatened to complain to Lord Jagannath, the "boss" of the Election Commission (EC), if Biju Janata Dal (BJD) candidate from Pipili assembly constituency Pradeep Maharathy is not arrested within two hours of his complaint to the state's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO).Speaking to ANI, Patra alleged that Maharathy, who was caught by EC officials while distributing money on Sunday, not only "misbehaved" with a magistrate but thrashed him also."Last night, Maharathy thrashed the magistrate who had to be admitted to the hospital. He even filed a complaint against the BJD leader. Despite a complaint being filed, why has the MLA not been arrested? We approached the CEO of Odisha who said he would resign from his post if Maharathy is not arrested within one hour," claimed Patra."I would like to say that if Maharathy, who misbehaved, is not arrested, I will complain to Lord Jagannath, who runs the biggest office. If there is no law
AASU comes out in support of CJI Gogoi, says allegations a "conspiracy"
An influential students organisation of the Northeast Monday came out in support of Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, against whom sexual harassment allegations have been levelled, saying the charges were baseless and part of a conspiracy. In a statement, chief advisor of the All Assam Students' Union (AASU) Samujjal Kumar Bhattacharya and the organisation's president Dipankar Nath said the allegations have surfaced at a time when the chief justice of India (CJI) was hearing several important cases, including the update of the National Register of Citizens (NRC). "It was a baseless allegation. The people of Assam, the Northeast and the whole country are proud of the integrity of the chief justice. We have full faith in him," Bhattacharya said. Nath claimed it was a conspiracy against the chief justice whose integrity is beyond doubt. Allegations of sexual harassment had cropped up against the CJI on Saturday, prompting him to convene an urgent extraordinary hearing in which he ...
Rahul Gandhi expressing regret over remarks on SC's Rafale judgment 'admission of guilt': Lekhi
BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi Monday said Congress President Rahul Gandhi's affidavit in the Supreme Court expressing "regret" over his remarks on Rafale verdict was an "admission of his guilt" and "wrongdoing" by him. She asserted that "admission of guilt" by Gandhi "categorically means it is contempt of court" and "vindication of her stand that there is an attempt to denigrate the courts and also malign the judges". Lekhi, who filed the criminal contempt petition against him for "incorrectly attributing" some remarks to the apex court for its April 10 judgment on the Rafale matter, said her prayers before the apex court will be that the "strictest possible rebuke be awarded to Rahul Gandhi". "Of course, it's between the court and the contemnor. The court has to give the orders. I don't want to influence the courts one way or the other. My prayers will be before the court," she told PTI. "The statements, the affidavit by Rahul Gandhi is an admission of the wrongdoing and thus an admission ..
HC seeks Michel's response on Tihar Jail plea on calls'
The Delhi High Court on Monday asked alleged AgustaWestland VVIP chopper case middleman Christian Michel and the CBI to respond to Tihar Jail authorities' plea challenging an order allowing him to make international phone calls in violation of prison rules.
Report to registered against Abdullah Azam Khan for statement against Jaya Prada
Rampur district authorities have said a case will be registered against Samajwadi Party leader, MLA Abdullah Azam Khan for calling Jaya Prada 'Anarkali'.Anjaynay Kumar, District Magistrate (DM), Rampur, confirmed on Monday, that an offence report will be filed against Abdullah Azam Khan"I have given evidence of video recording to police authorities. Sections will be applied accordingly (on Abdullah)," said DM Anjaynay Kumar.The son of senior SP leader Azam Khan, Abdullah had said: "Humein Ali Bhi Chahiye, Bajrang Bali Bhi Chahiye Lekin Anarkali Nahi Chahiye." (We want both 'Ali' and 'Bajrangbali' but not 'Anarkali')Talking to ANI, the actor-turned-politician Jaya Prada said that she did not expect this from Abdullah and that it was an offensive statement."Abdullah has been groomed in the atmosphere of his father Azam Khan, it was obvious for him to speak the same language. But I am very disappointed with Abdullah's statement who has grown up in front of me. It is very unfortunate ...
Enquiry strengthens independence of judiciary: Jurist Rakesh Dwivedi on allegations against CJI
An "impartial enquiry alone" would test the veracity of sexual harassment allegations against CJI Ranjan Gogoi and strengthen the 'Independence of Judiciary', senior advocate and noted jurist Rakesh Dwivedi said Monday. Favouring enquiry, the noted lawyer asked, "Can we discover the conspirators without an enquiry. The impartial enquiry alone will tell us whether the charges are true or false and once the falsity is established the conspirators would be found". This is not a matter of conflict between political parties -- Left, Right or Centre and all should support the impartial enquiry which affords the employee full opportunity, he said, adding "whether CJI should stop functioning for a while or not should be decided by the full court". Dwivedi said he felt that the CJI should stop functioning "when and if the enquiry committee finds a prima facie case against him. But enquiry, if avoided, would be a serious setback to Independence of Judiciary". On Saturday as well, he had termed .
Not enough judges for more Maha family courts needed: Justice
Justice Abhay Oka of the Bombay High Court said Maharashtra needed more family courts but there weren't enough candidates to fill up the post of judges in these courts. He was speaking Sunday evening on the tenth anniversary of Thane Family Court in a function jointly organised by Thane District Courts Bar Association. Maharashtra has 23 family courts presently and the need was to have more, Justice Oka said, adding that each district in the state should have one. The HC had called for applications for the post of judges in family courts but there weren't enough candidates as there were vacancies, he told the gathering. If we do not get sufficient number of judges, then it would be difficult to establish more family courts, he added. He said, presently, district judges are asked to preside over family courts, a practice Justice Oka said was fit as per law but not proper. In order to fully implement the concept of family courts, it was necessary to appoint special judges ..
Court defers hearing of complaint against Rahul for tomorrow
A Delhi court on Monday deferred the hearing of a complaint against Congress president Rahul Gandhi for tomorrow.The Patiala House Court was hearing a complaint against Rahul for allegedly making a derogatory statement against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Metropolitan Magistrate Preeti Prewa sent the case file to District and Session Judge for further direction and consideration.The complaint has been filed in the Patiala House Court by Joginder Tuli, an advocate practising in the Supreme Court of India saying that Rahul had accused the Prime Minister of 'hiding behind the blood of soldiers and doing dalali on their (soldiers') sacrifice'.Tuli has sought the direction to the police to file an FIR against Rahul and charge him under sedition case.
HC grants time to CBI, Michel to file reply on Tihar Jail plea against his phone calls
The Delhi High Court Monday granted more time to Christian Michel, arrested in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper case, and the CBI to respond to a plea by Tihar Jail authorities challenging an order allowing him to make international phone calls for 15 minutes in violation of prison rules. Michel, lodged in Tihar Jail, was also produced before Justice Mukta Gupta in pursuance to the court's earlier direction. The court was informed by CBI's Special Public Prosecutor that the panel of lawyers has been changed and the counsel, who will now represent the agency, received the case file on Sunday and sought time to respond to the plea. Michel's counsel also sought time to file his response saying he was not given the copy of the petition after which the court asked the advocate for jail authorities to provide him the plea. The court allowed the plea of counsel for CBI and Michel and granted them time to file their responses and listed the matter for further hearing on July 31. Advocate Avi ..
Tihar 'Om' burn symbol controversy: Court orders Tihar Jail officials to file response on April 30
A Delhi court on Monday directed the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) to file the letter of authority on behalf of the DG Prison and also directed Tihar jail officials to file a response (investigation/ medical) on April 30 in connection with inmate Nabbir's case.The DSP sought two weeks' time. However, the defence opposed.Earlier, Nabbir through his lawyers Ashutosh Bhardwaj and Jagmohan had moved an application in the court in which he alleged that Jail Superintendent Rajesh Chauhan "imprinted" an 'Om' symbol on his back and denied him food for two days post. On this, the court sought a response from the jail authorities.Nabbir, who was produced before the Karkardooma court today informed the judge that he has not been given medicines by the jail authorities that were prescribed by the doctors following the incident. He added that only an injection was given to him on Sunday.Earlier while speaking to ANI on the issue, Tihar Jail AIG (Prisons) PRO said: "An inquiry committee has
Delhi HC seeks response from CBI, Michel's lawyer on plea challenging phone call limit
The Delhi High Court on Monday granted more time to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and AgustaWestland accused Christian Michel's lawyer to respond to the plea regarding phone calls being made by Michel.Tihar Jail authorities had filed a petition in the court challenging the lower court's decision to allow Michel to make calls for 15 minutes against the permissible duration of 10 minutes.The next date of hearing is July 31.On March 18, the Delhi court had issued a notice to Michel, the alleged middleman in the Rs 3,600-crore VVIP chopper deal, and CBI on a plea of Tihar jail authorities challenging a trial court order allowing him to make international calls to his family, friends and, lawyers for 15 minutes per week.A single judge bench of Justice Mukta Gupta had issued the notice and sought replies from Michel and the CBI after jail authorities alleged that the accused made calls on numerous numbers, thereby violating rules mentioned in the prison manual.In January this year, .
Nurse commits suicide in Ghaziabad
A 46-year-old nurse was found hanging from a fan in an apartment in Ghaziabad, police said on Monday.