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Bihar's ex-minister Manju Verma surrenders, remanded in judicial custody
Former Bihar minister Manju Verma, who had been evading arrest in an Arms Act case lodged in the course of investigations in the Muzaffarpur shelter home scandal, Tuesday surrendered before a local court which remanded her to judicial custody till December one. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Manjhaul Sub-Division, Prabhat Trivedi passed the order after a medical team examined the condition of the former minister, who fell unconscious several times after reaching the court in a three-wheeler. She had kept her face covered with a shawl and sari. Verma, along with her husband Chandrashekhar Verma, was named in the Arms Act case lodged with the Cheria Bariyarpur police station August this year. This followed recovery of a huge quantity of ammunition from their residence during a CBI raid in connection with the Muzaffarpur shelter home sex scandal. Verma had stepped down as the social welfare minister following allegations of close links between her husband and Brajesh Thakur, .
Man gets life term for killing wife over dowry
A court here on Tuesday awarded life sentence to a man for killing his wife over dowry in 2015 in Bihar's Banka district. Additional District and Sessions Judge (II) Ram Lal Sharma held Sanjay Yadav guilty under Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) (dowry death) and the Dowry Prohibition Act. Yadav had attacked his wife Gudia Devi with an axe on May 4, 2015 following which she died in a hospital later. The father of the deceased had alleged that Yadav demanded a motorcycle from them.
Lanka police reverse decision to remove top detective
Sri Lankan police on Tuesday reversed its decision to remove a top detective investigating alleged crimes by the family and associates of disputed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa following pressure from the civil society. Removing detective Nishantha Silva was seen as a latest move in the ongoing political crisis as President Maithripala Sirisena forged a new alliance with Rajapaksa. The country plunged into a crisis on October 26 when President Sirisena controversially sacked prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and replaced him with former strongman Rajapaksa. Officials said the transfer of inspector Silva, who handled many cases of murder and abduction of journalists and serious crimes committed under the Rajapaksa regime was cancelled by the police chief following inquiries by the police commission. The cases handled by Silva included the murder of Lasantha Wickrematunga, the editor of the Sunday Leader who was a critic of the Rajapaksa regime. Silva was also the main investigator
4-year-old 'raped' by juvenile
A four-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a juvenile at his house in northwest Delhi, police said Tuesday. The incident took place in Rohini on Sunday afternoon. After completing her household work post-lunch, the victim's mother was taking a nap in her home on the third floor of a building. The accused, who studies in Class IX, took the minor to his home on the second floor and allegedly raped her, a senior police officer said. When the girl returned home, her mother found her bleeding from her private parts. The girl narrated the incident to her mother, following which she questioned the minor and scolded him, the officer said. Fearing the consequences, the juvenile fled from the spot. He was apprehended from his locality on Monday, he said, he said. A case has been registered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), the officer added.
Would be "good" for Musharraf to return to Pak to face trial: IHC
It would be "good" for Pervez Musharraf if he returns to Pakistan to face the high treason trial, the Islamabad High Court has observed as it directed his lawyer to submit the former military dictator's travel itinerary at the next hearing. General Musharraf, 75, who has been living in Dubai since 2016, is facing the treason case for suspending the Constitution in 2007. The former military ruler left for Dubai in March 2016 for medical treatment and has not returned since. The former Army chief has been declared an absconder due to his persistent failure to appear before a special trial court set up to try him in the case. A two-judge division bench heard the petition filed by Musharraf against the constitution of a judicial commission by the special court for recording his statement. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) division bench, which resumed hearing of the case on Monday, told the counsel to visit Musharraf in Dubai and convince him to face the trial and bring the former leader ...
Leak of CBI director's confidential reply irks SC, adjourns hearing to Nov 29
The Supreme Court Tuesday adjourned the hearing on CBI Director Alok Verma's plea challenging the government's decision to divest him of his duties, expressing anguish over the alleged leak of his response to a CVC report. The court, while adjourning the hearing to November 29, also expressed displeasure over publication of graft allegations by CBI DIG M K Sinha against senior officers. The top court adjourned the matter twice, soon after the hearing began and again later in the day. Irked over the alleged leak of Verma's confidential response to the Central Vigilance Commission's findings on corruption charges against him, the top court said none of "you deserve any hearing". "We don't think any of you deserve any hearing," Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi said, adjourning the matter for the first time. However, the court agreed to hear Verma's plea after finishing the day's hearing after his lawyers Fali S Nariman and Gopal Shankaranarayanan mentioned the case again before .
Headless body found in Nallasopara
Headless body of a 19-year-old employee of a Mumbai-based hotel was found dumped in a nullah in Nallasopara in Maharashtra's Palghar district, the police said Tuesday. Police said the victim has been identified as Vikas Bhavdhane. A Tulinj police official said the head of the victim was found wrapped in a plastic and the body in a nullah Monday. Police have registered a case of murder under section 302 of the Indian Penal Code against unidentified persons. The motive behind the crime would be known after investigation, the official added.
Hurriyat activist shot in Kashmir
A Hurriyat activist, named Hafizullah Mir, was shot at by terrorists in Achabal area of South Kashmir on Tuesday.Terrorists barged inside Mir's residence and fired indiscriminately. Mir sustained critical gun shot wounds and was evacuated to nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.According to reports, Mir's wife also sustained injuries and is undergoing treatment at the hospital. Police has registered a case under relevant sections of law and initiated investigation in the matter.Mir was reportedly released from jail last month after serving a two-year term.
Muzaffarpur shelter home: Manju Verma surrenders before court
Former Social Welfare Minister of Bihar Manju Verma on Tuesday surrendered before Begusarai Court in connection with an Arms Act case.Earlier this month, a non-bailable warrant was issued against Verma after 50 live cartridges were seized from her residence during a raid by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with Muzaffarpur shelter home rape case.After issuance of the warrant, Verma had been absconding in this case. The Supreme Court on October 31 had also rapped the Bihar Police for its failure in arresting Verma.She came under the scrutiny after her spouse Chandrashekhar Verma came under fire for allegedly having links with Brajesh Thakur, the prime accused in the Muzaffarpur shelter home rape case.The shelter home rape case pertains to the alleged sexual harassment of 44 girls residing at the state-run shelter home.
New Madras HC judge takes oath
B Pugalenthi took oath Tuesday as judge of the Madras High Court, taking the working strength of the court to 60 as against the sanctioned 75. Chief Justice V K Tahilramani administered the oath to Pugalenthi. Pugalenthi, who was the additional advocate general of Tamil Nadu in the Madurai Bench of the high court, had been appointed as judge by President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday. A native of Virudhunagar district, Pugalenthi did his law graduation from the Puducherry Government Law College and has more than 25 years of experience in the Bar.
Leak of CBI director's confidential reply irks SC
In a sudden development, the Supreme Court Tuesday agreed to hear CBI Director Alok Kumar Verma's plea challenging the government's decision to divest him of duties and sending him on leave, minutes after adjourning the case to November 29. Earlier in the day, the alleged leak of Verma's confidential response to the Central Vigilance Commission's findings on corruption charges against him irked the top court, which said none of "you deserve any hearing". Senior advocate Fali S Nariman and lawyer Gopal Shankaranarayanan, who represent Verma, mentioned the case again before a bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and sought hearing during the day itself. The bench agreed to the submission and said it will accord them a hearing after finishing the day's work. On the leak of Verma's confidential reply in the media, the bench, without divulging the name of the news portal, which allegedly carried a story on the CBI director's response, handed over to Nariman, a copy of the news ...
New judge takes oath in Delhi High Court
A new Delhi High Court judge was sworn in Tuesday, taking the working strength of the court to 39. Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri was administered oath by Delhi High Court Chief Justice Rajendra Menon. The Delhi High Court has an approved strength of 60, but was facing a shortage of 22 judges before this appointment was made. Justice Ohri, who was a practicing advocate, was appointed by the president on November 17 after his name was approved by the government. As per the new roster, Justice Ohri will sit with Justice Hima Kohli. When the bench sat for hearing matters, Justice Ohri's famiy members were also present in the courtroom. His name was recommended by the Supreme Court collegium on September 4 this year, along with the names of then advocates Jyoti Singh, Prateek Jalan, Anup Jairam Bhambhani and Sanjeev Narula for appointment as judges of the Delhi High Court. The Centre had, on October 15, cleared the names of all of them except Ohri's. Justices Singh, Jalan, Bhambhani and Narula .
Vaishno Devi pilgrim from Maha dies in Katra
A 70-year-old pilgrim from Maharashtra died after falling unconscious in Katra, the base camp of the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. Pradeep Ashok Shah, a resident of Sholapur, who had reached Katra to pay obeisance at the famous shrine along with family, fell unconscious while travelling in a three wheeler Monday evening, they said He was immediately rushed to a nearby community health centre, where doctors declared him brought dead, police officials said. His body would be handed over to family members after completion of legal formalities, the official said.
Flight attendant's death: Delhi HC grants bail to in-laws
The Delhi High Court Tuesday granted bail to the in-laws of a flight attendant who allegedly committed suicide in July this year. Justice Mukta Gupta gave the relief to flight attendant Anissia Batra's parents-in-law R S Singhvi and Sushma Singhvi subject to their furnishing a bond of Rs 50,000. "Bail is allowed," the court said. Details of the order would be available once it is uploaded on the high court site. The Singhvis moved the high court after their plea for bail was rejected by the trial court. They surrendered before the police on November 1. Anissia (39), who was married to Mayank Singhvi for two years, worked with a German airline. She allegedly jumped from the terrace of her house in Panchsheel Park in south Delhi on July 13. Mayank rushed her to a nearby hospital, where she was declared dead. He was arrested on July 16. Anissia's family alleged that her husband physically abused her and often demanded money. The family claimed before the trial court that her death was ...
CBI bribery case: Hearing adjourned till Nov 29
The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing in Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) bribery case till November 29.The Apex Court was hearing CBI Director Alok Verma's petition challenging the decision of the Central government to send him on leave."We don't think anyone of you deserves a hearing," said Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi on the alleged leak of documents to media.In October, CBI had registered an FIR against its Special Director Rakesh Asthana in an alleged bribery case. Thereafter the government sent him and Verma on leave after both traded bribery charges against each other.
SC expresses displeasure over leak of CBI Director Alok Verma's confidential reply
The Supreme Court Tuesday expressed strong displeasure over the leak of CBI Director Alok Kumar Verma's confidential reply in the media and adjourned the hearing in his case to November 29. The response was filed by Verma and submitted to the secretary general in a sealed cover on Monday. A bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices S K Kaul and K M Joseph handed over to senior advocate Fali S Nariman, appearing for Verma, the copy of a report by a news portal, which has published the CBI director's response. Nariman after going through the media report told the bench that he was "shattered" and "shocked" on Verma's reply being leaked in the media. The senior lawyer said the news portal and its journalists concerned be summoned as the press should be free and responsible. The court was hearing Verma's plea against govt's decision to divest him of duties and sending him on leave.
Court seeks Musharraf's travel itinerary
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed the counsel for former President Pervez Musharraf to provide a travel itinerary of his client next month, as his return would enable a special court to proceed in the high treason case.
Crime thriller 'Chowkidar hi chor' being run in Delhi: Rahul Gandhi
Further intensifying his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that a crime thriller by the name of 'Chowkidar hi chor' is being played in the national capital.The Gandhi scion's comments come after the Reserve Bank of India on Monday held a crucial board meeting.In a post on Twitter, Gandhi wrote in Hindi which roughly translates to, "In Delhi, a crime thriller by the name of 'Chowkidar hi chor' is being played. In its latest episode, the Central Bureau of Investigation's DIG has put serious charges against a minister, NSA, law secretary and cabinet secretary. On the other hand, his partner from Gujarat is taking away crores of money. The officers are tired. Trust is broken. Democracy is crying."On Monday, Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Manish Kumar Sinha, who was leading the team probing Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Special Director Rakesh Asthana's case, moved Supreme Court against his transfer to Nagpur and pleaded a
Pakistani national sentenced in US for violating terms of release under supervision
A Pakistani national has been sentenced by a US court for violating terms of his release under supervision after he was released from immigration custody. Zafar Iqbal-Khan, 46, was sentenced in US District Court by Magistrate Judge John C Nivison to eight months in prison for failure to comply with the terms of release under supervision. According to court records, in 1999, Khan, a citizen of Pakistan, entered the US as a non-immigrant visitor. He was required to depart by February 2000, but never did. In September 2005, he was ordered to be removed by an immigration judge. In December 2006, January 2009, and June 2015, he was released from immigration custody after executing Orders of Supervision that required him to not commit any crimes. On February 23, 2018, Khan pleaded guilty in a Maine district court to operating under the influence, operating a vehicle without a license, failure to appear in court, and forgery.
Doctor, pharmaceutical assistant among 4 dead
Mercy Hospital has identified two members of its staff killed in a shooting that left four dead, also including the gunman and a police officer. Emergency room physician, 38-year-old Tamera O'Neal, was described as a fascinating, hardworking person. Hospital officials said that O'Neal never worked on Sunday because of her religious beliefs. Police say O'Neal was confronted in the hospital parking lot by the gunman, with whom she had been in a domestic relationship. Witnesses say the man shot her and she fell to the ground. The gunman then stood over her and shot her again. Hospital officials say 25-year-old pharmaceutical assistant Dayna Less, who was in training to become a pharmacist, was also killed. According to police Superintendent Eddie Johnson, the woman was shot as she stepped from an elevator. She was a recent Purdue University graduate. Also killed was 28-year-old Chicago Police Officer Samuel Jimenez, the father of three children. Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie ...