On 20th March: Mumbai Court stays execution of warrant against BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur in the 2008 Malegaon Blast case due to hospitalization, after she informed the court of her condition. The court scheduled March 27 for her appearance and statement recording, and requested her hospital discharge certificate. Thakur’s non-appearance on March 11 led to the warrant issuance.
Chhota Rajan was Yesterday (March 7th) acquitted of the 1996 murder of Sayyed Sohel Maqbul Hussain due to insufficient evidence, while his associate Ejaz Lakdawala was sentenced to life imprisonment. This ruling highlights the legal repercussions of criminal activities and the ongoing efforts to prosecute crime in Mumbai’s underworld. Lakdawala was convicted based on eyewitness testimony and forensic evidence, reflecting the extent of his criminal involvement.
A magistrate court in Mumbai on Wednesday has approved the Mumbai Police’s request to cease all legal proceedings related to the alleged Television Rating Points (TRP) scam from 2020, involving Republic TV and its editor-in-chief, Arnab Goswami. This decision marks the end of a high-profile case that captured the nation’s attention, highlighting the complexities of […]
A Mumbai court has sentenced a butcher to life imprisonment for the murder of a tempo driver following a dispute over transporting bulls. Bilal Sayyed was convicted under section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for the 2018 killing of Dharma, as ruled by Additional Sessions Judge SD Tawshikar on Wednesday. The court noted […]
A Mumbai court convicted Kanhaiya, a transgender person, for the kidnapping and murder of a three-month-old infant in 2021. The crime stemmed from a dispute over traditional gifts. The accomplice, Sonu Kale, was acquitted due to lack of evidence. The case underscores the need to protect vulnerable members of society and ensure justice for the innocent victim.
The CBI has requested a Mumbai court to stop the broadcast of a documentary series on Indrani Mukerjea, the prime suspect in the Sheena Bora murder case. The docu-series, “The Indrani Mukerjea Story: The Buried Truth,” scheduled to premiere on Netflix, explores the case and has prompted the CBI’s request for a halt until the trial concludes.
Naresh Goyal, aged 74, was arrested on September 1 by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) following a First Information Report (FIR) registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The FIR was based on a complaint by Canara Bank, alleging a fraud involving approximately ₹6,000 crore The Mumbai Court on Thursday has taken a proactive step […]
A Mumbai court has provided a nuanced interpretation of respect for the national anthem, leading to the dismissal of a complaint against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The court differentiated between the acts of singing the national anthem and merely reciting parts of it, a distinction that played a pivotal role in the case […]