Kathua Rape And Murder Case

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kathua rape and murder case

According to the charge sheet in the Kathua case, the girl, who was kidnapped on January 10 this year, was allegedly raped in captivity in a small village temple in the district after being kept sedated for four days before she was beaten to death. (Photo: File)

Court directs to file FIR against SIT members that probed Kathua rape-murder case

Two police officials and a special police officer Surender Verma were convicted for destruction of evidence.

23 Oct 2019 8:15 AM

The order has left the prosecution baffled as the crime branch contested before the Jammu and Kashmir High Court last year that he is not a minor. The case has seen only adjournments till date. (Photo: File)

Trial of juvenile in Kathua gangrape, murder case to begin today

According to order served to Crime Branch, officials have been asked to bring in prosecution evidence and witnesses for trial to begin.

15 Jul 2019 9:31 AM

The session’s court in Pathankot had on Monday sentenced Sanji Ram, Deepak Khajuria and Parwesh Kumar to life and the three dismissed policemen - Anand Dutta, Tikal Raj and Surinder Singh - to five years in jail. (Photo: File)

Kathua case: 'Sweat on Sanji Ram’s face on chilly day gave him away,' says officer

Sanji Ram, along with two others, was convicted for life on charges of rape and murder of an 8-year-old girl in Kathua on Monday.

12 Jun 2019 8:56 AM

The incident witnessed widespread protests across the country. (Photo: File)

6 of 7 convicted for rape, murder of 8-yr-old girl in J&K's Kathua

Vishal, son of main accused Sanji Ram has been acquitted in the case.

10 Jun 2019 9:32 AM

The Act will further amend the Indian Penal Code, Indian Evidence Act, 1872, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. (Photo: AFP)

Law allowing death penalty for rape of children cleared by President

The amendment replaces criminal law amendment ordinance promulgated on April 21 after Kathua's rape and murder and another woman in Unnao.

12 Aug 2018 5:48 PM

A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices DY Chandrachud and Indira Banerjee considered the submission of a close relative of Hussain, seeking urgent hearing on the plea. (Photo: File | ANI)

SC to hear plea 'torture' of witness in Kathua rape and murder case tomorrow

A habeas corpus writ petition has been filed by the cousin of the witness. It alleges that Hussain has been kept in illegal detention.

07 Aug 2018 4:09 PM

While seven of the accused including Kumar are facing trial in the court in Pathankot on the directions of the Supreme Court, the eighth accused in the case is facing trial in a juvenile court in Kathua district. (Photo: PTI/File)

Kathua rape case: Accused claiming to be juvenile above 20 yrs, claims medical report

'The report has been submitted and final arguments will be concluded tomorrow after which judge will pronounce verdict,' prosecutor said.

02 Jul 2018 8:16 PM

Sanji Ram, the main accused in Kathua rape and murder case. (Photo: PTI/File)

Minor or not? Decision on Kathua juvenile next week

The juvenile had allegedly kidnapped the girl on Jan 10 on directions of his uncle Sanji Ram, who plotted her abduction and killing.

31 May 2018 9:19 PM

The Supreme Court also asked the High Courts to instruct trial judges not to grant unnecessary adjournment during trial of cases under POCSO Act. (Photo: File)

Form 3-judge panel to check cases of child sexual assault: SC to HCs

SC also directs all High Courts to ensure that cases of sexual assault of children are fast-tracked and decided by special court.

01 May 2018 2:09 PM

Ram Madhav, however, dodged questions over the inclusion of Rajiv Jasrotia, an MLA from Kathua, who had participated in a rally there, after the killing of the eight-year-old girl from the Muslim Bakerwal community. (Photo: PTI)

J&K Cabinet rejig not related to Kathua rape case: BJP's Ram Madhav

He termed the reshuffle a 'normal exercise', said that on reviewing the situation a decision was taken to give opportunity to 5 more MLAs.

01 May 2018 10:41 AM

Gangrape and murder of an 8-year-old girl in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua sparked nationwide outrage with people across country demanding justice for the little girl. (Photo: PTI/File)

Supreme Court stays Kathua rape-murder case trial till May 7

SC stayed trial after being seized with petitions seeking shifting of trial to Chandigarh and handing over investigation to CBI.

27 Apr 2018 3:35 PM

Rape and murder of an 8-year-old girl in Kathua has sparked nationwide outrage. (Photo: File/PTI)

Kathua rape, murder case: Policeman, SPO held by SIT move J&K HC

The petitioners seek a fresh CBI probe into the matter and quashing of the investigation by the state crime branch.

24 Apr 2018 5:37 PM

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