Criminal Cases

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Bihar chief minister and JDU president Nitish Kumar with senior BJP leader and deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi at a press conference in Patna ahead of Bihar polls. — PTI photo

Political parties in Bihar field candidates with criminal cases: ADR report

As per the report, out of 3722 candidates analysed, 2166 have declared criminal cases against them

03 Nov 2020 1:28 PM

Congress topped the list in terms of percentage of MLAs with criminal cases.

67 new Odisha MLAs face criminal charges

BJD has maximum MLAs with criminal antecedents.

28 May 2019 2:12 AM

This is higher than 2014 when out of 542 winners, 185 (34%) had declared criminal cases against themselves. (Photo: ANI)

Over 40 per cent new MPs have criminal cases

159 winners in 2019 have declared serious criminal cases, including rape and murder.

26 May 2019 6:41 AM

Atiq Ahmed is named in over 70 cases ranging from murder to kidnapping and extortion. (Photo: File)

SC seeks UP government report on assault on businessman by ex-MP

UP-based realtor Jaiswal alleged that he was tortured and forced to transfer 5 of his firms in names of ex lawmaker and his jailed son.

09 Jan 2019 9:04 AM

Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) report comes just two days after the results of Telangana Assembly elections were declared. (Photo: File)

73 of 119 newly elected Telangana MLAs have criminal past: ADR

Report said 47 sitting MLAs have declared criminal cases against themselves including attempt to murder, crime against women.

13 Dec 2018 4:27 PM

The encounter took place near Lado Sarai's Children's Park at 6 pm, they said. (Representational image)

Sharpshooter held after shootout in Lado Sarai

Dalal was involved in nine criminal cases, including those of extortion and attempt to murder, in Delhi and UP, he said.

12 Oct 2018 5:51 AM

The territorial jurisdiction of these courts would cover the entire State concerned. It said 2,466 cases are pending/disposed of in these courts.(Representational image)

Supreme Court to monitor special courts to try politicians

The Centre is regularly taking up the matter with the state governments and the High Courts.

13 Sep 2018 5:41 AM

Supreme Court of India (Photo: Asian Age)

12 special courts set up in 11 states to try MP, MLA cases

The territorial jurisdiction of these courts would cover the entire state concerned.

12 Sep 2018 5:26 AM

65-yr-old convict moves HC for nod to sue cops

A bench of Justices S. Ravindra Bhat and A.K. Chawla listed the matter for further hearing on No-vember 16.

03 Sep 2018 1:00 AM

Government pulled up over info on criminal cases

The Supreme Court was hearing a PIL seeking setting up of fast-track courts to try criminal cases against politicians.

31 Aug 2018 1:13 AM

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra reserved the judgement after the parties including the Election Commission and the Central government concluded their arguments on the clutch of petitions. (Photo: File)

SC reserves order on disqualification of lawmakers with criminal background

The bench said that it did not intend to enter into legislative domain but there was a right of electors to know antecedent of a candidate.

28 Aug 2018 2:09 PM

CM Vasundhara Raje plays on caste factor, withdraws FIRs

Meanwhile, 254 dalit government employees suspended allegedly for participating in the bandh have been reinstated.

25 Aug 2018 1:22 AM

The apex court while upholding the divorce however, said the same would become effective on the husband paying Rs. 10 lakhs in two installments towards permanent alimony and maintenance to the appellant and his daughter.

Divorce to couple fighting for decade

In its order the Bench said “It is not in dispute that the parties have been living separately for the last more than a decade.

27 Jul 2018 2:12 AM

Nasir, Chennu gangs fight for supremacy in East Delhi

In December 2015, the Nasir gang members attempted to kill Chennu, while he was produced at Karkardooma court.

24 Jun 2018 5:32 AM

Highest number of rapes (149) and thefts (1,896) were reported in the north-central part of Mumbai.

North-central Mumbai a den of crime: Praja Foundation

As per data procured by the NGO, the highest number of rapes, i.e. 149 were reported in the north-central part of Mumbai.

28 Mar 2018 1:42 AM

The high court designated Special CBI Judge Arvind Kumar and Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal, of the Patiala House Courts, to preside over the special courts. (Photo: Representational | File)

Delhi HC sets up special courts to try MPs, MLAs in criminal cases

The special courts will function in Patiala House Courts complex from March 1.

25 Feb 2018 8:20 PM

Being targeted for cow protection, says the petitioner.

Maharashtra denies externment of gau rakshak by police

The local police approached the sub-divisional magistrate’s office to initiate externment proceedings.

24 Jan 2018 2:38 AM

The Delhi police’s total strength is around 90,000 personnel, of which 25 per cent perform only security duties.

Law officials to improve Delhi’s conviction rate

Another proposal for more investigating officers for quality and professional investigation is also being considered.

10 Jan 2018 3:03 AM

Criminal shot dead in joint operation

Shamim, who has been active in the world of crime for the past 14 years was carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 each by Delhi police and UP police.

01 Jan 2018 12:44 AM

Rashtriya Janata Dal Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav (Photo: PTI)

A good idea, but

There are classic examples like those of convicted Lalu Prasad Yadav and the DMK leaders, who are virtually free to pursue politics in public life.

14 Dec 2017 6:02 AM

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