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Sanjiv Bhatt’s bail rejected, SC directs expedited hearing of his appeal

Sanjiv Bhatt’s bail rejected, SC directs expedited hearing of his appeal

Before the Supreme Court, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal argued that Bhatt had already spent over five years in custody, contending that medical evidence pointed to pre-existing conditions and no direct proof linked him to the alleged custodial torture of Vaishnani.

29 April 2025 2:45 PM IST

ED slaps hefty fine on BBC for FEMA breach in case after Gujarat riot documentary

ED slaps hefty fine on BBC for FEMA breach in case after Gujarat riot...

22 Feb 2025 12:34 PM IST

A glimmer of hope from the Supreme Court

Bilkis Banu is a shining example of determination and woman power.

9 Jan 2024 10:24 AM IST

Gujarat HG hesitant to quash 2006 FIR against Teesta Setalvad

Gujarat HG hesitant to quash 2006 FIR against Teesta Setalvad

Setalvad is facing charges in the 2006 FIR, including fabricating false evidence, causing the disappearance of evidence,...

2 Jan 2024 10:37 PM IST

Gujarat Govt removes security, raising concern for 2002 riot witnesses safety

Gujarat Govt removes security, raising concern for 2002 riot witnesses' safety

The move has raised concerns among witnesses and the legal community, especially considering that many cases are still...

29 Dec 2023 4:13 PM IST

Gujarat Assembly passes resolution to take action against BBC for documentary

Gujarat Assembly passes resolution to take action against BBC for documentary

It was passed by voice vote in the absence of Congress MLAs who were expelled from the House earlier in the day.

10 March 2023 10:26 PM IST

SC agrees to hear Bilkis Bano’s plea against release of her rapists

SC agrees to hear Bilkis Bano’s plea against release of her rapists

The Supreme Court today agreed to hear a plea filed by Bilkis Bano along with a batch of petitions filed against the...

4 Jan 2023 8:12 PM IST

Godhra train burning convict gets bail after 17 years from SC

Godhra train burning convict gets bail after 17 years from SC

A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice P S Narasimha took note of the submission of a lawyer,...

15 Dec 2022 2:23 PM IST

Bilkis Bano case: FIRs against convicts contradict Gujarat Govts good behaviour justification

Bilkis Bano case: FIRs against convicts contradict Gujarat Govt's 'good behaviour' justification

Contradicting the Gujarat Govt's justification for the early release of the assailants, who have been convicted in the...

19 Oct 2022 3:02 PM IST

Gujarat Cong MLAs write to President, ask to revoke Bilkis Banos rapists early release

Gujarat Cong MLAs write to President, ask to revoke Bilkis Bano's rapists' early release

Calling the release of the rapists 'extremely shocking' the Congress MLAs said in the letter that Gujarat's BJP...

20 Aug 2022 4:27 PM IST

Never-ending ordeals of women like Bilkis Bano, Muslim survivors of riots

Never-ending ordeals of women like Bilkis Bano, Muslim survivors of riots

The release of eleven rapists of Bilkis Bano suggests that there is more in stock for rape-surviving women to endure the...

20 Aug 2022 3:43 PM IST

Teesta Setalvad, Sreekumar to remain in jail; lose bail plea in Ahmedabad court

Teesta Setalvad, Sreekumar to remain in jail; lose bail plea in Ahmedabad court

Teesta Setalvad and R B Sreekumar were arrested following the SC's observation that those responsible for making...

30 July 2022 11:35 PM IST