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Kin of farmer killed in road mishap get Rs 9.90 lakh

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The Thane Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) has asked New India Assurance Company to pay Rs 9.90 lakh compensation to the family of a farmer who died in a mishap in 2012, and recover the amount from the owner of the offending vehicle. The claimant, Sangeeta Vilas Kirkire (28), told the tribunal that her husband […]

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Judge grants divorce after hearing through Skype

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In a rare instance, a local court of Khammam has granted divorce to a couple after hearing one of the petitioners over Internet video calling facility Skype. Senior Civil Judge of Khammam M Venkata Ramana, based on a recent judgement of Hyderabad High Court, used Skype to interact with the woman who was in the […]

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Criminal Law News

Danish gangrape: Court records statements of police

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A Delhi court today recorded the statement of two police officials in a case in which a 52-year-old Danish woman was allegedly gangraped by nine persons here last year. Additional Sessions Judge Kaveri Baweja recorded the testimonies of Inspector Raj Kumar, the then SHO of Paharganj Police Station, and the investigating officer (IO), Sub Inspector […]

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Coal scam: Court concludes recording of statements

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A special court today concluded recording of statements of accused in a coal block allocation case in which accused firm Jharkhand Ispat Pvt Ltd (JIPL) and its two directors R S Rungta and R C Rungta are facing trial. Special CBI Judge Bharat Parashar has fixed the matter for November 26 when the accused would […]

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Land occupied by Odisha ex-chief secy taken back

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Four days after taking back 70 acres of government land from alleged illegal possession of a former State Chief Secretary and his brothers in Jajpur district, Odisha land record and settlement commissioner court here today ordered restoration of another 88 acres of government land from them. Disposing of a batch of revision petitions filed by […]

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Permission for birth anniversary functions of Tipu rejected: police tells Madras HC

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Tamil Nadu police today informed the Madras High Court that permission was rejected to an outfit in Vellore district for celebrating the birth anniversary of 18th century Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan on November 20 apprehendig law and order problem as witnessed in neighbourig Karnataka. This was informed in a counter filed by the police in […]

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Criminal Law News

Kovan moves Madras HC seeking to quash FIR

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Ultra-Left propagandist singer Kovan, facing sedition charge, has moved the Madras High Court seeking to quash the FIR registered against him. When the matter came up for hearing, Justice R Subbiahordered notice to police and adjourned it to December 1. Kovan was arrested on October 30 for alleged sedition, uploading “defamatory” electronic content against Chief […]

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Orissa HC acquits ”tantrik” facing death penalty

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Setting aside death penalty awarded by a district court, the Orissa High Court acquitted a tantrik of Jajpur district who was charged with human sacrifice of an eight-year-old boy five years back. Justice Vinod Prasad and Justice Raghubir Dash yesterday quashed Jajpur the district session court s death sentence and upheld the appeal of the […]

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High Profile Cases

Coal scam: Court commence recording of statement

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Five months after commencement of trial in a coal block allocation scam case, a special court today began recording statements of the accused Jharkhand Ispat Pvt Ltd (JIPL) and its two directors. Special CBI Judge Bharat Parashar completed recording the statements of two accused — JIPL and one of its directors R S Rungta, while […]

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Govt further amends affidavit in Swamy case

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Government today completely deleted a para in the original affidavit in a matter involving BJP leader Subramanian Swamy which had made out a case for prosecuting him for allegedly promoting feelings of enmity and hatred between Hindus and Muslims in violation of law. “Charges levelled against the petitioner (Swamy) will be decided by the Court […]

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Woman And Daughter Acquitted in Servant’s Murder Case

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A 41-year-old woman and her daughter, tried on charges of murdering their servant and destroying evidence, were acquitted by a local court which gave them the “benefit of doubt”. According to prosecution, Minal Kirit Zaveri ran an eatery at Bhayander in Thane. Her 18-year-old daughter Apeksha was in love with their servant Mangesh alias Mangaram […]

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Protect wetlands: NGT asks Centre, States to implead

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Concerned over the shrinkage of wetlands across the country, the National Green Tribunal today asked all states to implead themselves as parties and sought the response of the Environment Ministry on a plea seeking their identification and protection. The matter was presented before a bench headed by NGT Chairperson Swatanter Kumar by senior advocate Shanti […]

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