Omar meets PM, raises Army decision in Pathribal encounter

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 21:43

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah met PM Manmohan Singh and raised issue of Army`s decision to close Pathribal encounter case, saying punishment is must for those who killed innocent people.

Yasin Malik, other separatist leaders arrested in J&K

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 21:46

Over 10 separatist leaders, including JKLF chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik, were taken into preventive custody and several others were placed under house arrest to scuttle protests after Friday prayers against the Army`s recent decision to close Pathribal fake encounter case.

Can a complainant file sentence enhancement plea, asks HC

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 19:35

The Bombay High Court Tuesday sought to know if a complainant can file petition seeking enhancement of the sentence imposed on the convicted accused.

AMM demands action in Pathribal case

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 22:34

The Awami Mutahida Mahaz (AMM) on Friday termed the Army`s decision to close Pathribal fake encounter case as injustice and sought swift action against the guilty based on CBI findings.

Extremely disappointed at Army closing Pathribal case: Omar

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 11:20

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday expressed his extreme disappointment over Army`s decision to close the Pathribhal fake encounter case and said the state law authorities will be asked to examine options to address this "serious" matter.

14 years later, Army closes Pathribal fake encounter case

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 02:30

In a major decision, the Army on Thursday closed the Pathribal fake encounter case saying that the evidence recorded could not establish prime facie charges against any of the accused persons.

Machchil case: NC welcomes court martial proceedings by Army

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 16:10

Ruling National Conference on Wednesday welcomed the court martial proceedings ordered by Army against six of its men for their alleged involvement in 2010 Machchil fake encounter case that had triggered a two month-long agitation in the Valley.

Army orders court martial against Col, Maj in Machchil fake encounter

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 13:43

Over three years after the Machchil fake encounter that fuelled widespread unrest in Kashmir Valley, the Army today ordered court martial against six of its men including a Colonel and a Major for allegedly gunning down three youths and labelling them as militants.

Tulsiram murder case: SC refuses to entertain plea against MPs

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 13:39

The Supreme Court today refused to entertain a plea against two BJP MPs Prakash Javdekar and Bhupendra Singh Yadav for allegedly trying to impede the probe in Tulsiram Prajapati fake encounter case.

Sohrabuddin Sheikh encounter: SC notice to CBI on IPS officer`s bail plea

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 17:04

The Supreme Court on Monday sought the CBI`s response on the bail plea of suspended Gujarat cadre IPS officer Rajkumar Pandian, who is in judicial custody in connection with the alleged fake encounter killings of Sohrabuddin Sheikh and his wife Kauserbi.

Case registered eight yrs after youth killed in fake encounter in UP

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 19:09

Eight years after the death of a youth in an alleged fake encounter case, police have registered a case against eight people, including four policemen, on the direction of a local court.

Fake encounter: Maha Govt appeals against acquittal of Sharma

Last Updated: Sunday, November 24, 2013, 15:48

Over three months after a sessions court acquitted encounter specialist Pradeep Sharma in a fake encounter case, the Maharashtra government has approached the Bombay High Court in an appeal against the acquittal.