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CBI court sentences former Central Excise Superintendent to 4 years in bri
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
According to an official release issued by the CBI, the court on Thursday convicted Achintya Kumar Pramanik, who was then serving as Superintendent of Central Excise under the Assistant Commissioner, Central Excise and Service Tax, Cooch Behar Division. He has also been fined Rs 40,000. Read More
Madras HC upholds life sentence conviction of 26 out of 27 accused in 2018
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday has upheld the life sentences awarded to 26 convicts in connection with the 2018 murder of three Scheduled Caste men at Kachanatham in Sivaganga district.
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UN experts raise alarm over Pakistan's conviction of rights lawyers, flag
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
UN experts expressed serious concern over the 17-year prison sentences handed to Pakistani human rights lawyers Iman Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha under cyber-terrorism laws. The rapporteurs warned that broad legislation is being misused to criminalise legal advocacy, restrict expression, and
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Toshakhana case: Pak SC issues notice to ECP over Imran Khan's electoral b
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Pakistan's Supreme Court issued a notice to the Election Commission over Imran Khan's five-year electoral ban linked to the Toshakhana case. Judges examined legal arguments on suspended sentences versus convictions. Proceedings were deferred indefinitely. Hearings in the cipher case and a de
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Pakistan: Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi approach IHC for Toshakhana-2 sentence s
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi moved the Islamabad High Court seeking suspension of their Toshakhana-2 sentences. The petition cites double jeopardy, medical concerns over Khan's eyesight, and challenges his classification as a public servant. They also requested an early hearing in the 190 mill
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NIA Court sentences LeT duo to 15yrs for assisting Pakistani terrorists in
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Special Court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday sentenced two overground workers (OGWs) of the Pakistan Army-backed banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) to a maximum of 15 years' imprisonment.
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NIA court sentences 2 convicts to 15 years sentence for providing logistic
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Special NIA court, Patiala House Court, on Friday sentenced 2 convicts of terror Conspiracy to 15 years imprisonment for providing logistic support, shelter and food to another Lashkar Terrorist Bahadur Ali, a Pakistani national.
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Delhi Court sentences two Afghan nationals to 10 years' imprisonment for d
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Delhi's Dwarka court has recently sentenced two Afghan Nationals to 10 years' imprisonment for carrying a commercial quantity of 7.600 Kilograms of Heroin. The court has also imposed a fine of Rs. 3 lakhs upon each Convict.
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Pakistan: UN experts alarmed by conviction of Imaan Mazari-Hazir, Hadi Ali
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
UN experts on Wednesday expressed alarm at the conviction of lawyers and human rights defenders Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha on multiple criminal charges, which resulted in lengthy prison sentences, for simply exercising rights guaranteed by international human rights law as per a
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11 members of 'Myanmar criminal syndicate' executed in China
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Supreme People's Court (SPC) announced the executions on Thursday via its official WeChat account. The Wenzhou Intermediate People's Court in Zhejiang province carried out the sentences, handed down for a range of crimes including intentional homicide, intentional injury, illegal detenti
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Key accused in Pakistan-led espionage conspiracy case sentenced two impris
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The accused has been sentenced to simple imprisonment for a period of 5 years and 6 months, with a fine of Rs 5,000, under Section 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and to simple imprisonment of 2.5 years, with a fine of Rs 5,000, under Section 66C of the Income Tax Act, 200
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Pakistan: Human Rights Council condemns heavy sentences for prominent huma
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a statement posted on X, the council said: "This verdict is a dangerous link in the chain of silencing powerful voices advocating for human rights in Pakistan."
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