Coal scam: Special court commences trial in JIPL's case

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 17:58

Besides JIPL, its two directors R S Rungta and R C Rungta are facing trial for alleged offences under sections 120-B (criminal conspiracy), 467 (forgery of a valuable security), 468 (forgery for the purpose of cheating), 420 (cheating) and 471 (using as genuine a forged document) of the IPC.

Tehelka case: Complainant alleges harassment by Tejpal, his family

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 22:36

The lady investigating officer in the sexual assault case against journalist Tarun Tejpal has filed a complaint that he had threatened her during the probe.

Samjhauta Express: Sedition, murder charges framed against Assemanand

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 19:28

Seven years after Samjhauta Express blasts, a court here on Friday framed murder, sedition and other charges against right wing Hindu activist Swami Aseemanand and three others paving the way for start of trial.

Religious groups hail SC verdict on homosexuality

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 21:51

Hailing the Supreme Court verdict against homosexuality, thirteen heads of religious groups and NGOs in Rajasthan warned the UPA government against favouring gay or lesbian freedom.

2002 Dipda Darwaza riots case: HC grants bail to 21 convicts

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 00:02

The Gujarat High Court has granted conditional bail to all 21 people who were convicted and sent to life term in a case relating to the 2002 Deepda Darwaza riots in which 11 persons of a family were killed.

Hope right to personal choices is preserved: Kapil Sibal

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 15:07

As Centre on Friday filed a review petition in the Supreme Court on its order reinstating law criminalising homosexuality, Law Minister Kapil Sibal said he hoped the "right of personal choices" is preserved.

Gay sex verdict: Government files review petition in Supreme Court

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 13:22

The government has filed its review petition against the Supreme Court`s decision to uphold Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code which criminalises homosexual relations between adults.

Homophobia came into India, not homosexuality, says Vikram Seth

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 09:31

Vikram Seth said political parties that favour this ruling should know that homophobia came into India and not homosexuality.

No ban on gay sex, says AAP

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 21:31

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said Thursday that it was disappointed with a Supreme Court ruling upholding section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) that bans gay sex.

Ministry for juveniles in heinous crimes to be tried as adults

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 20:23

Women and Child Development Ministry has proposed that juveniles above 16 years of age involved in heinous crimes like murder or gang rape should be tried as adults under the Indian Penal Code.

Prohibitory orders in Odisha after clashes

Last Updated: Sunday, December 1, 2013, 12:36

An order prohibiting any gathering of people was clamped in Talcher coalfields in Odisha`s Angul district as tension escalated two days after the region witnessed violent clashes over job cuts, police said Sunday.

5 B.Tech students arrested for beating up junior

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 23:38

Five students of Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University were Wednesday arrested for allegedly assaulting a junior student in the hostel, police said.