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Abhishek Angad
Abhishek Angad is a Principal Correspondent at The Indian Express, covering the state of Jharkhand. His interests are in the criminal justice system, politics, and human rights. When he is not reporting, he travels to rural hinterland.
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Sexual assault of 7-year-old: Delhi Court convicts music teacherSubscriber Only
January 04, 2018 02:32 IST
The case dates back to August 2013, when the 65-year-old accused had “touched the minor inappropriately”.
Thu, Jan 04, 2018
2G spectrum verdict: Witnesses for the prosecution, many never reexaminedSubscriber Only
January 02, 2018 05:23 IST
The prosecution’s understanding of law regarding cross-examination or reexamination of witnesses, the judge observed, is “contrary” to observations of the Supreme Court.
Tue, Jan 02, 2018
Exhume newborn’s body for paternity test: Delhi court to policeSubscriber Only
January 01, 2018 00:30 IST
A court source said, “The girl turned hostile and claimed the police had caught the wrong person. It was then decided to compare the DNA of the accused and that of the baby to ascertain paternity.”
Mon, Jan 01, 2018
Delhi HC suspends two judges after complaintsSubscriber Only
December 24, 2017 05:21 IST
It was learnt that a complaint was filed by lawyer M P Shahi of Dwarka court, against the former MACT judge in an affidavit to the High Court.
Sun, Dec 24, 2017
Delhi High Court initiates criminal contempt proceedings against ADJSubscriber Only
December 24, 2017 04:34 IST
Justice Mehta and Justice Kaur, in their order, said they have already reproduced four orders passed by “single judge of this court” to show that each of the orders reflect “correct judicial observations” made against the four “impugned judgments and the orders passed by ADJ Lau”.
Sun, Dec 24, 2017
ED files chargesheet against Misa BhartiSubscriber Only
December 24, 2017 03:16 IST
The ED had earlier attached a Delhi farmhouse in connection with its money-laundering probe against Bharti and her husband, Shailesh Kumar. The farmhouse, located at 26, Palam Farms in south Delhi’s Bijwasan area, was attached provisionally under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act
Sun, Dec 24, 2017
2G case: Court dismissed plea of Sadhick Batcha to be approverSubscriber Only
December 23, 2017 04:35 IST
Batcha was the promoter of Green House Promoters (P) Ltd. Former Telecom Minister Raja’s kin were on the board of the company.
Sat, Dec 23, 2017
Two FIRs after Tihar jail inmate alleges assault, poisoningSubscriber Only
December 23, 2017 01:30 IST
The incidents date back to September 12, where Jamal alias Ranjha was allegedly poisoned by another inmate, and September 14, when Jamal and 50 other inmates were allegedly assaulted by jail officials.
Sat, Dec 23, 2017
Decoding the 2G spectrum verdict: Charge by charge, how the case collapsedSubscriber Only
December 22, 2017 05:25 IST
Where’s the proof of wrongdoing, asked Special Judge O P Saini. Raja had good reasons, he said.
Fri, Dec 22, 2017
2G spectrum case verdict: All acquitted, CBI indictedSubscriber Only
December 22, 2017 04:44 IST
In a statement, Raja said the acquittal proved that the presumptive loss claim was “cooked-up”.
Mon, Dec 25, 2017How CBI judge verdict in 2G case stacks up against SC order scrapping licencesSubscriber Only
December 22, 2017 02:54 IST
In the conclusion of his order, CBI Special Judge O P Saini said, “A huge scam was seen by everyone where there was none.”
Fri, Dec 22, 2017
Those whom court assailed in 2G case: ex-SG, former Telecom Secy, top officialSubscriber Only
December 22, 2017 02:36 IST
Where’s the proof of wrongdoing, asked Special Judge O P Saini. Raja had good reasons, he said.
Fri, Dec 22, 2017
Suhaib Ilyasi gets life term for killing wife 17 years ago: Sentence will serve ends of justice, says Delhi courtSubscriber Only
December 21, 2017 02:24 IST
The court, however, ruled out that the case falls in the rarest of rare category, which warrants death penalty. Instead, the court said that “ends of justice would be met” if the convict is sentenced to life term
Thu, Dec 21, 2017
Suhaib Ilyasi gets life term: Was told a cooked-up story, now relieved, says victim’s motherSubscriber Only
December 21, 2017 02:08 IST
“After the murder, my granddaughter started staying with us. But later we allowed her to meet Ilyasi. Over time, he took her custody... Now she does not even talk to us, I think she still assumes that her father did not kill her mother,” said victim's mother Rukma Singh
Thu, Dec 21, 2017
The defence of the accused in 2G spectrum scam: No personal gains, what about others, said those in dockSubscriber Only
December 21, 2017 01:02 IST
Through the trial, Raja stated that every decision he took was in the public interest — he introduced new players, increased teledensity and brought down tariffs.
Thu, Dec 21, 2017
The prosecution’s case in 2G spectrum scam: New cut-off dates, suspect intent and a Rs 200-crore bribeSubscriber Only
December 21, 2017 00:43 IST
In its chargesheet filed in April 2011, the CBI alleged the exchequer had suffered a loss of Rs 30,984 crore in the allocation of 122 licences for 2G spectrum.
Thu, Dec 21, 2017
Suhaib Ilyasi, once host of India’s Most Wanted, convicted in wife’s murderSubscriber Only
December 17, 2017 05:29 IST
Ilyasi, who shot to fame as the host of the crime show, India’s Most Wanted, was arrested on March 28, 2000, in connection with the death of his wife, Anju. Charges were framed against him after his sister-in-law and mother-in-law alleged he used to torture his wife for dowry.
Sun, Dec 17, 2017
DU student moves court after college bars him from examSubscriber Only
December 17, 2017 04:53 IST
The judge directed the college to ‘refrain’ from prohibiting the student from taking his examination.
Sun, Dec 17, 2017
Madhu Koda gets three years’ jail in coal caseSubscriber Only
December 17, 2017 02:35 IST
White collar crimes more dangerous to society than ordinary crimes, said court
Sun, Dec 17, 2017
Delhi court acquits rape accused, cites ‘three used condoms’Subscriber Only
December 15, 2017 02:53 IST
‘Facts of the case show that the prosecutrix (the woman) would not have lodged the FIR if her mother would not have seen the condoms,’ the judge said
Fri, Dec 15, 2017
Coal cases: Convictions so farSubscriber Only
December 14, 2017 04:38 IST
Wednesday’s verdict in a coal block allocations case, in which the former Chief Minister of Jharkhand Madhu Koda was held guilty, was the fourth conviction in the 30 cases in which chargesheets have been filed in the special court.
Thu, Dec 14, 2017CBI court holds Jharkhand’s ex-CM Madhu Koda, ex-Coal Secretary guiltySubscriber Only
December 14, 2017 01:10 IST
The verdict marked the fourth conviction by the special court hearing cases on the coal scam. The court will hear arguments on the quantum of punishment Thursday.
Thu, Dec 14, 2017
Abduction case: 102-yr-old key witness dies after 23-year fight for justiceSubscriber Only
December 13, 2017 01:32 IST
In her last days, she only sought an “update” on the case and demanded “justice”, family members said. The family is originally from Ludhiana; Kaur was in Delhi at the time of her death.
Wed, Dec 13, 2017
Meat exporte Moin Qureshi gets bail, told to deposit passportSubscriber Only
December 13, 2017 00:39 IST
The accused was directed to deposit his passport, not leave the country without the court’s prior permission and not influence witnesses in the case.
Wed, Dec 13, 2017
7-yr-old’s death case won’t be heard, police took too long to file chargesheet, says Delhi courtSubscriber Only
December 12, 2017 03:42 IST
This was in March 2012. Almost six years later, a Delhi court refused to take cognizance of the case. Reason: The police had taken too long to file a chargesheet
Tue, Dec 12, 2017Journalism of Courage
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