Two killed in Bihar for practicing witchcraft

Last Updated: Friday, July 6, 2012, 13:48

Two people were beaten to death allegedly for practicing witchcraft in a village in Bihar`s Gaya district, police said Friday.

Delhi blast `heinous` act: Sarkozy writes to PM

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 7, 2011, 22:28

French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh conveying his country`s complete solidarity with India and expressing determination to relentlessly fight the "barbaric" scourge together.

No proposal to abolish capital punishment: Govt

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 30, 2010, 14:51

The government said it has no proposal to abolish capital punishment awarded to criminals involved in heinous crime.

Bail in heinous offence should be granted judiciously: SC

Last Updated: Saturday, October 30, 2010, 17:26

Those accused of heinous offences should not be granted bail in an arbitrary manner SC has ruled.

Fast-track trails should be ensured for heinous crimes: TCW

Last Updated: Thursday, July 29, 2010, 18:13

The Tripura Commission for Women today demanded fast-track trials in the state to deal with heinous crimes like gangrape.

Define honour killing as `heinous crime`: Experts

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 21:54

Amid strong voices against caste council rulings and honour killings, experts Wednesday demanded an amendment in Indian Penal Code to define these as "heinous crime" by adding a new section to the criminal law.