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Contractor booked for cheating in toilet construction work
A contractor allegedly duped a private club here in Maharashtra of Rs 25 lakh in connection with the task given to it of constructing bio- toilets in the city, police said Wednesday. Based on a complaint by the Rotary Club, the contractor was booked by the city police on Monday under IPC sections for cheating and forgery, Thane police spokesperson Sukhada Narkar said. The club had given a contract worth Rs 62.1 lakh to a contractor for construction of 270 bio-toilets in the city. It initially paid Rs 25.31 lakh to him for the work. The contractor later claimed to have constructed 77 toilets and submitted a bill of Rs 21.06 lakh for it to the club, Narkar said. However, when the club conducted an inspection, it found that work on only 27 toilets was completed, she said. The club subsequently lodged a complaint against the contractor, she said, adding that a probe was underway in the case.
Delhi HC issues notices to Centre, AAP govt on Chief Secy's plea
The Delhi High Court Wednesday sought response from the Centre, AAP government and the Delhi Assembly Speaker's office on Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash's plea against the breach of privilege proceedings initiated against him. The proceedings were initiated against Prakash by the Assembly's Privileges Committee based on complaints by the Question and Reference Committee (QRC) and the Protocol Committee. A bench of Justice Vibhu Bhakhru issued notices on the plea seeking setting aside of the breach of privilege proceedings. The chief secretary had early this year challenged breach of privilege proceedings initiated against him by Assembly panels for not appearing before them.
Justice SK Seth takes oath as Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court
Justice Sanjay Kumar Seth took oath as the Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court here on Wednesday.Governor Anandi Ben Patel administered the oath of office to Justice Seth at Raj Bhawan.Justice Seth was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court by the President of India on November 9.A notification signed by Rajinder Kashyap, Joint Secretary to the Government of India, announced the elevation of Justice Seth to the post of Chief Justice."In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Sanjay Kumar Seth, Judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, to be the Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office," the notification read.After taking the oath, Justice Seth has become the 24th Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court.Justice Seth was previously made acting Chief Justice of the High Court after Chief .
Delhi HC dismisses Daati Maharaj's plea for review of its decision transferring rape probe to CBI
The Delhi High Court Wednesday dismissed self-styled preacher Daati Maharaj's plea for review of its decision transferring the probe in the rape case against him to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). A bench of Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice V K Rao passed the order on Maharaj's plea seeking review of the court's October 3 order. The court had on October 3 transferred the probe to the CBI from the Delhi Police's Crime Branch on the plea of woman who had alleged she was sexually assaulted by the preacher. The high court had said that the manner in which the probe was carried out by police "casts a shadow on the investigation". The bench had said the police did not arrest the accused in the case even after recording the complainant's statement before a magistrate under Section 164 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). Daati on November 2 had told the high court that the CBI has lodged a fresh FIR in the matter against followed norms. The Delhi Police, represented by ..
NCLAT rules UltraTech's bid for Binani Cement valid: TV channels
(Reuters) - An Indian tribunal has ruled that UltraTech Cement Ltd's $1.1 billion bid for Binani Industries Ltd's cement unit was valid, TV channels reported on Wednesday.
Land surveyor held for accepting Rs 25,000 bribe
A surveyor with the land record office here in Maharashtra was arrested for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 25,000, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) said Wednesday. Dinesh Pashte was caught accepting the bribe money at his office in Vasai area on Tuesday, the anti-graft agency said in a release. The 50-year-old land surveyor had allegedly demanded Rs 50,000 from a man for saving his six unauthorised shops from being demolished, the ACB said in a release. The man agreed to pay the amount and at the same time lodged a complaint with the ACB. A trap was laid and Pashte was caught accepting Rs 25,000 as bribe, ACB's Deputy Superintendent of Police Anjali Andale said. The accused was later placed under arrest and booked under relevant sections of the Prevention ofCorruptionAct, the release added.
Three Indian-origin persons sentenced for USD 9.3mn mortgage fraud scheme
Three Indian-origin persons, including a woman, in California have been sentenced for crimes relating to their involvement in a USD 9.3 million mortgage fraud scheme. Surjit Singh, 72 was sentenced to 11 years and three months in prison, his son, Rajeshwar Singh, 44 was sentenced to 11 years and three months in prison on counts of mail fraud, bank fraud and false statements on loan and credit applications. Surjit is in custody. Rajeshwar and Anita Sharma are scheduled to self-surrender on January 9, 2019. According to court documents and evidence produced at trial, the defendants were responsible for the origination of more than USD 9.3 million in fraudulently procured residential mortgage loans. Sharma, 56 was sentenced to three years and 10 months in prison on counts of mail fraud, bank fraud and false statements on loan and credit applications. Surjit was ordered to pay a USD 2 million fine and another USD 1.5 million in restitution and forfeiture. Rajeshwar was ordered to pay a ...
Sexual assault case: Delhi HC dismisses Daati Maharaj's plea
The Delhi High Court Wednesday dismissed self-styled preacher Daati Maharaj's plea for review of its decision transferring probe into the rape case against him to the CBI. A bench of Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice V K Rao passed the order on Maharaj's plea seeking review of the court's October 3 order. The court had on October 3 transferred the probe to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on the plea of a woman, who had alleged that she was sexually assaulted by the preacher. The high court had said that the manner in which the probe was carried out by police "casts a shadow on the investigation".
SC commences hearing on pleas in Rafale case
The Supreme Court Wednesday commenced its crucial hearing on pleas seeking court-monitored probe into procurement of 36 Rafale fighter jets from France. A bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices S K Kaul and K M Joseph is likely to peruse the pricing details submitted by the government in a sealed cover. The initial arguments are being commenced by advocate Manohar Lal Sharma, who told the court that the Inter Government Agreement was "illegal" and sought an investigation in the matter. Besides Sharma, another lawyer Vinnet Dhanda has also filed a plea in the matter. Later, AAP MP Sanjay Singh had also filed a petition. Former Union ministers Yashwant Sinha, Arun Shourie and activist lawyer Prashant Bhushan also filed a joint petition. Hearing is currently underway in the top court.
SC declines to stay its verdict allowing women of all ages into Sabarimala temple
The Supreme Court Wednesday declined to stay its September 28 verdict allowing entry of women of all age groups into the Sabarimala temple. A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi asked a lawyer, who was seeking stay on its Sabarimala verdict, to wait till January 22 when the Constitution bench will hear review petitions. The matter was mentioned by lawyer Mathews J Nedumpara, who has filed the review on behalf of the National Ayyappa Devotees(Women's) Association.
Woman home guard sexually harassed, beaten up by bus conductor in UP
A woman home guard, posted with the Civil Lines police station here, was allegedly sexually harassed and beaten up by a bus conductor when she was going to work, police said Wednesday. The incident took place on Tuesday and a case was registered on a complaint by the woman. The matter is being investigated, Station House Officer DK Tyagi said. The home guard has alleged that she was sexually harassed by the conductor, who tried to tear her clothes, and beaten up when she resisted, he said.
Mexican presidents accused as defense opens El Chapo trial
Drug baron Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's defense told his New York trial Tuesday that his cartel bribed Mexican presidents, painting the absent co-defendant as a ruthless criminal who murdered in cold blood. Opening statements finally got underway after two jurors were dismissed from the lineup, forcing lawyers and the judge to re-interview potential candidates before the full panel could be sworn in. One woman was struck after complaining that the trial was causing her health problems, along with a man who said he would not be able to support himself financially during the trial. Two replacements were subsequently found. Guzman, one of the world's most notorious criminals, is on trial in New York after twice escaping from prison in Mexico. He faces 11 trafficking, firearms and money laundering charges in what is expected to be a more than four-month trial. He is accused of leading the Sinaloa cartel and turning it into the largest criminal organization on the planet. He is considered ..
US hate crimes soar 17% last year: FBI
Hate crimes reported to the FBI soared about 17 per cent across the US in 2017 compared to the previous year, a FBI report showed released Tuesday.
FBI report shows 17 percent spike in hate crimes in 2017
The FBI says hate crimes reports were up about 17 percent in 2017, marking a rise for the third year in a row. An annual report shows there were more than 7,100 reported hate crimes last year. There were increases in attacks motivated by racial bias, religious bias and because of a victim's sexual orientation. The report, released Tuesday, shows there was a nearly 23 percent increase in religion-based hate crimes. There was a 37 percent spike in anti-Jewish hate crimes. Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker says the report is a "call to action." He says the offenses were "despicable violations of our core values as Americans." The FBI says although the number of attacks has increased, so has the number of law enforcement agencies reporting hate-crime data.
Couple found dead in Ghaziabad
A married couple was found dead at their rented home in Niti Khand Indirapuram here, police said Tuesday. The deceased were identified as Kanchan Gupta, 35, and her husband Pravesh Kumar, 24, they added. Pravesh, a native of Saraswati Vihar Loni, was depressed as his wife had lodged a sexual abuse report against him in December 2017, for which he had been imprisoned for nearly four months and later bailed out, said city Superintendent of Police Shlok Kumar. The case was still under trial in district courts. Pravesh had a court date on Monday, however he did not attend it. As Pravesh did not go for the court date, his mother Shushila went to his flat in Niti Khand. No one responded to her repeated knocking and she sensed a foul smell emanating from the home, which prompted her to alert the police, officials said. Police broke the door of the flat and found the dead bodies of the couple. While Pravesh was hanging from the ceiling, Kanchan was lying on the bed with a foamy substance ...
Seven robbers held in Gautam Buddh Nagar's Dankaur
Seven suspected robbers were arrested in Gautam Buddh Nagar after daggers and over half a kg cannabis were seized from them Tuesday, police said. The accused were held near the Salarpur underpass in Dankaur area during a routine inspection by police officials, they said. Those arrested have been identified as Vineet, Shaqeel, Deepak, Kuldeep, Zahid, Nazaaqat and Naushaad -- all locals, said Dankur Police Station House Officer Rajpal Tomar. "Nazaaqat and Naushaad have been arrested under Section 151 in the Code Of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (arrest to prevent the commission of cognizable offence) while others have been held under the Indian Penal Code 392 (robber) and related offences and the Arms Act," he said. All the accused have been remanded in judicial custody, Tomar said.
Court reserves order on Janardhana Reddy's bail plea
A court here Tuesday reserved orders on the bail petition filed by mining baron and former state minister G Janardhana Reddy, arrested in connection with a multi-crore ponzi scheme case. Sixth Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate V Jagadeesh posted the petition to Wednesday for orders. Reddy was arrested Sunday after a marathon questioning in connection with a money transaction worth crores of rupees allegedly linked to a ponzi scheme. He was booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Money Laundering Ac, and remanded to judicial custody till November 24. When the petition came up for hearing, Reddy's counsel R P Chandrashekar submitted that his client had no connection with the ponzi case and he had not cheated any investor. "The irony of this case is that the accused number one -- Ahmed Fareed of Ambidant Marketing pvt Ltd -- is roaming free on bail and my client (Reddy) has been sent to judicial custody," Chandrasekhar said. Ambidant is ...
Facing bribery allegation from accused, police officer files
The head of Ahmedabad police's crime branch, J K Bhatt, has filed a criminal defamation suit against a person accused of syphoning off Rs 260 crore of investors' money. Accused Vinay Shah and his wife Bhargavi Shah have become untraceable after two FIRs were registered against them at Vastrapur police station in the last two days, a police official said. However, before closing their office in the city and vanishing, Vinay Shah purportedly posted a 'suicide letter' on social media, claiming that he had paid Rs 86 lakh to Bhatt's middleman as "protection money". The middleman took the money in three instalments ten months ago, Shah claimed. Following the allegation, Bhatt, who is Special Commissioner of Police, crime branch, filed a criminal defamation suit against Shah, claiming that the allegations were baseless and they tarnished his image. In a statement, Bhatt said he filed the case in a magistrate's court here Monday under IPC section 500 (defamation) and he will ..
Goa FC fan assault: Goa Youth Congress president demands probe
Days after a local youth and his parents were allegedly beaten up by the security guards during an Indian Super League (ISL) match between Goa FC and Delhi Dynamos, Goa Pradesh Youth Congress Committee president Varad Mardolkar has demanded a probe into the matter.In a letter to the Goa Director General of Police, Mardolkar termed the incident "unfortunate" and demanded a "thorough probe." He further asserted that the incident was an insult to the Goan community due to which there is a widespread resentment amongst them."All Goans who are always disciplined and sports lovers are shocked due to this recent incident of brutal assault. It is not only D'Souza family but all Goans at large are hurt and feel insulted due to this incident. We may state here that there is a widespread resentment amongst the Goans against the manner of assault and the serious injuries caused to Lester D'Souza, who is still in the hospital undergoing treatment," he said in the letter."We, therefore, demand ...
Woman attacked by neighbour with flower pot in Rohini
A 40-year-old woman was allegedly attacked by her neighbour with a flower pot after she accused him of making indecent comments in south Rohini, police said Tuesday. The incident took place on November 10, they added. In a CCTV footage that has gone viral on social media, the woman and her family members can be seen attacked by a group of men. In a complaint filed by the woman, she alleged that while she was sitting with her son and a relative near her residence, a neighbour made indecent comments on her which led to a quarrel between them, a senior officer said. The quarrel soon turned ugly after the neighbour attacked the woman with a flower pot following which she sustained a head injury, the police officer said. Subsequently, the accused called his friends to the spot, as per the complaint. Meanwhile, the woman alerted the police about the incident following which the force rushed to the spot, the officer added. The accused, along with his friends, allegedly attacked the woman ...