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Delhi HC transfers MJ Akbar's appeal against Priya Ramani's acquittal in d
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The appeal challenges the trial court's February 17, 2021, judgment acquitting Priya Ramani in a criminal defamation case filed by Akbar over allegations of sexual harassment. Ramani was the first woman to accuse Akbar during India's #MeToo movement in 2018, a disclosure that led to his resi
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Malegaon 2008 blasts case: Bombay HC admits victims' families' appeal, iss
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In their appeal, the family members of six deceased victims have requested the code to issue notices to all the respondents, including the acquitted accused. The prosecution in the case, the National Investigation Agency, is yet to file an appeal.
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Malegaon blast victims' families approach Bombay HC challenging special NI
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Family members of the victims of the 2008 Malegaon blast have approached the Bombay High Court challenging the special NIA court's verdict that acquitted all accused, including Pragya Singh Thakur and Lt Col Prasad Purohit.
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"I feel media has a role to play...": Former IPS officer Amod Kanth recall
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Former IPS officer Amod Kumar Kanth has said that the campaign for justice after the trial court acquitted all the accused in the Jessica Lal murder case "was a good thing" and noted that the media, which scrutinized and covered every bit of trial and investigation, has a role to play. Read More
Elizabeth Banks will play Karen Read in new limited series
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Actor Elizabeth Banks will be seen portraying the role of Karen Read in the series about the trial, which saw Read initially charged with second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, in 2022, before she was eventually acquitted of the murder charges after a second trial
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Ambur riot case: Tirupattur court convicts 22, acquits 106; compensation a
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Judge Meenakumari of Tirupattur District Sessions Court convicted 22 individuals for the 2015 Ambur riots--seven now in Salem prison, 15 released on fines, and 106 acquitted due to insufficient evidence. The court ordered ₹10 lakh each for two injured constables and criticised the government
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Court acquits man accused of assaulting on-duty policeman citing lapses in
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Tis Hazari Court has recently acquitted an accused of assaulting an on-duty policeman, giving him the benefit of doubt. The court termed the testimony of the complainant and the fact that the torn uniform of the complainant was not seized by the Investigation Officer (IO). This case pertains
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Delhi Court acquits 3 accused of rioting, noting callous manner of investi
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
This case pertains to an FIR registered at the Dayal Pur Police Station. The court noted that the starting point of FIR was the alleged incident of setting a bike showroom on fire. But the charge sheet was silent about this incident. The accused were arrested in connection with another case.
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Court acquits inmate accused of assaulting Deputy Jail Superintendent
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Tis Hazari court has recently acquitted an undertrial prisoner, Salman Tyagi, accused of assaulting the Deputy Jail Superintendent in Tihar Jail. The court acquitted the accused and said that the prosecution failed to prove the allegations beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Delhi Court acquits Swati Maliwal in case over revealing minor rape victim
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Rouse Avenue court on Wednesday acquitted Former DCW chairperson Swati Maliwal and other accused in a case of disclosure of identity of a minor rape victim.
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Congress' face has turned black after Malegaon blast case acquittal: BJP'
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
BJP MLA Ram Kadam on Monday said Congress's face had turned black after the acquittal of all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blasts case. He accused the Congress of wanting to defame the Hindu religion.
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"Glad truth has prevailed": Wife of Lt Col Purohit on his acquittal in Mal
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Lt Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit was recently acquitted in the Malegaon blast case by the NIA court.
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