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NGT allows Bhushan Steel and Strips Ltd to operate for 3 weeks

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The National Green Tribunal today allowed Bhushan Steeland Strips Ltd’s Sahibabad plant in Uttar Pradesh, which had been ordered to be closed for polluting the environment, to operate for three weeks. The green panel also directed a joint inspection team, comprising members from IIT-Delhi, Uttar PradeshPollution Control Board and Central Pollution Control board, to inspect […]

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Coal scam: Court concludes recording of statements

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A special court on Wednesday concluded recording of statements of accused in a coal block allocation scam case in which firm Rathi Steel and Power Limited (RSPL) and its three officials are facing trial. Special CBI Judge Bharat Parashar has now fixed the case for January 13 next year for recording of defence evidence in […]

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17 awarded life term, 14 get 10-yr jail for rioting

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A court in Biora town near here has sentenced 17 people to life imprisonment in connection with the death of a person during a group clash in 2007. The court also sentenced 14 people of the rival group to 10 years’ imprisonment for indulging in the violent clash that resulted in the death of a […]

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SC appoints Justice Virendra Singh as UP Lokayukta

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In an embarrassment for the SP government in Uttar Pradesh, the bench examined a list of nominees and ordered the appointment. “The failure of constitutional functionaries to comply with the orders of the highest court of the land is deeply regretted and astonishing,” a bench headed by Justice Ranjan Gogoi said, adding, “We, therefore, proceed to […]

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SC to stop registration of diesel-run SUVs

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Amid mounting concerns over alarming pollution levels, the Supreme Court on Tuesday indicated that it may bar registration of diesel-run SUVs, cars with engine capacity of over 2000 cc and commercial vehicles for three-four months, besides hiking by 100 per cent green cess levied on trucks entering Delhi. The court had on October 12 ordered […]

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Centre mulling greater punishment for drunk driving, Bombay HC told

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The Centre is considering a proposal to enhance punishment for drunk driving by amending IPC sections 304 A (causing death by negligence) and 279 (rash and negligent driving), the Bombay High Court was informed today. A draft bill pertaining to amendment to Indian Penal Codesections was being “scrutinised and finalised”, Centre’s counsel Parag Vyas told […]

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Charge sheet filed against Sarathi Baba

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Four months after the arrest of Sarathi Baba alias Santosh Raoul, the crime branch of Odisha Police filed a charge sheet against the controversial self-proclaimed godman. The crime branch filed the charge sheet before the court of Kendrapara Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate (SDJM) yesterday in connection with a case registered against Sarthi Baba on August 18. […]

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Smuggler sentenced to 10 years in jail

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A drug smuggler has been sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment by a court in Bahraich UP. Additional District Judge, Suresh Chandra Bharti yesterday awarded 10 years rigorous imprisonment to Imtiyaz Ali for narcotics smuggling. Ali was arrested on Dec 21, 2009 from Nepalganj road in Rupaideeha area with one kg charas. The court also […]

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Bombay HC asks ‘drug seller’ to move trial court for return of assets

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The Bombay High Court today refused to entertain a plea of Shashikala alias Baby Patankar, alleged drug lord from Worli, for return of her valuables seized from her house. A bench headed by Justice Ranjit More said it would be appropriate for the petitioner to approach the trial court to seek this relief. Patankar was […]

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Babu Bajrangi withdraws bail plea in Gujarat HC

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Former Bajrang Dal leader Babu Bajrangi, convicted and sentenced to life in prison in the 2002 Naroda Patiya riot case, today withdrew his temporary bail plea from the High Court to grant him relief on medical grounds. Bajrangi had earlier sought temporary bail for 45 days from the Gujarat High Court on medical grounds. He pleaded […]

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2G PMLA case: Court to hear ongoing final argument

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The final arguments in the 2G scam-related money laundering case in which former Telecom Minister A Raja,DMK MP Kanimozhi and 17 others are facing trial, will resume on December 21, a special court said today. Special CBI Judge O P Saini, who was scheduled to hear the final arguments today, deferred it as the court […]

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Coal scam: Court to hear arguments on charges from Feb 16

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The arguments on framing of charges in a coal block allocation case in which former coal secretary H C Gupta and five others are accused will commence from February 16 next year, a special court today said. Special CBI Judge Bharat Parashar posted the matter for arguments after the accused said that scrutiny of documents […]

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