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Nirbhaya Gangrape

A decade since Nirbhaya case | Here's where India stands

On December 16, a decade ago, a young woman was gang-raped on a bus in Delhi. She came to be called Nirbhaya, which means fearless. The gruesome assault made global headlines, led to weeks of protests and forced India to introduce stringent new laws. Watch the video to know where India stands today in terms of crimes against women

Icon YoutubeA decade since Nirbhaya case | Here's where India stands
Updated On : 17 Dec 2022 | 6:01 PM IST

Nirbhaya justice delivered, but was it swift? Society, politicians weigh in

Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said it is time to introspect whether death row convicts could be allowed to 'manipulate' the system

Nirbhaya justice delivered, but was it swift? Society, politicians weigh in
Updated On : 20 Mar 2020 | 9:04 PM IST

Time to introspect about death-row convicts using delaying tactics: Prasad

The four men were hanged at 5.30 am on March 20 inside Delhi's Tihar Jail.

Time to introspect about death-row convicts using delaying tactics: Prasad
Updated On : 20 Mar 2020 | 2:16 PM IST

After 7 years, Nirbhaya's rapists are hanged: Here's a timeline of events

From the 16 December 2012 gangrape and murder incident to a last-minute courtroom drama and execution of the convicts, here's a chronology of events in the Nirbhaya case

After 7 years, Nirbhaya's rapists are hanged: Here's a timeline of events
Updated On : 20 Mar 2020 | 10:58 AM IST

Satwant Singh to Nirbhaya case: History of executions in Independent India

Sixteen convicts have been executed in the country in the past three decades, including Yakub Memon, Afzal Guru and Ajmal Kasab.

Satwant Singh to Nirbhaya case: History of executions in Independent India
Updated On : 20 Mar 2020 | 8:55 AM IST

Four Nirbhaya convicts will now be hanged on March 3; fresh warrant issued

The court was hearing the applications by Nirbhaya's parents and the Delhi government, seeking fresh death warrants for the convicts

Four Nirbhaya convicts will now be hanged on March 3; fresh warrant issued
Updated On : 17 Feb 2020 | 10:01 PM IST

Nirbhaya case: Centre, Delhi govt move SC challenging HC verdict on hanging

The high court said all the four convicts in the Nirbhaya case have to be executed together

Nirbhaya case: Centre, Delhi govt move SC challenging HC verdict on hanging
Updated On : 05 Feb 2020 | 5:54 PM IST

Nirbhaya rape convicts still have legal remedies; SC to head plea on Dec 17

One of the accused in the case, Ram Singh, had allegedly committed suicide in the Tihar Jail

Nirbhaya rape convicts still have legal remedies; SC to head plea on Dec 17
Updated On : 12 Dec 2019 | 9:39 PM IST

Nirbhaya case convicts seek withdrawal of 7-day deadline to file mercy plea

The jail authorities had informed the convicts that they had exhausted all legal remedies and were only left with the provision of filing a mercy petition against the death sentence

Nirbhaya case convicts seek withdrawal of 7-day deadline to file mercy plea
Updated On : 04 Nov 2019 | 11:22 PM IST

Nirbhaya gangrape case: Convicts asked to 'file mercy plea or face death'

The jail authorities asked the convicts to file the mercy petition, if they wish, within seven days of receiving the notice

Nirbhaya gangrape case: Convicts asked to 'file mercy plea or face death'
Updated On : 31 Oct 2019 | 10:10 PM IST

Nirbhaya gang-rape case: SC shows no mercy; death sentence for 4 culprits

'It is a barbaric incident', Supreme Court said in its order in Nirbhaya gang-rape case

Nirbhaya gang-rape case: SC shows no mercy; death sentence for 4 culprits
Updated On : 05 May 2017 | 3:33 PM IST

Nirbhaya gangrape: SC to hear convicts' plea challenging Delhi HC order

Nirbhaya gangrape case has reached the fag end of its argument

Nirbhaya gangrape: SC to hear convicts' plea challenging Delhi HC order
Updated On : 30 Jan 2017 | 12:02 PM IST