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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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Ryan Mayur Vihar pulled up for action against teacherSubscriber Only
September 17, 2017 04:40 IST
The court noted that the teacher had joined the school in 1992, and even after three internal audits and an external audit, no problems regarding her birth certificate had been found until March 2015
Sun, Sep 17, 2017
Vande Mataram… At least we have the first right over something: Arun Chand, 19, Garbage CollectorSubscriber Only
September 17, 2017 03:24 IST
While addressing a students’ convention in the Capital recently, PM Narendra Modi said people who keep the country clean have the first right to chant ‘Vande Mataram’. Chand says he is happy with the PM’s mention
Sun, Sep 17, 2017
Firing teacher over maternity leave illegal: Delhi School TribunalSubscriber Only
September 15, 2017 03:32 IST
The school submitted that she was given a job as a guest teacher on contract, and her salary was to be based on the number of classes she taught. She was re-engaged every year. In 2015, when the school reopened after winter break on January 15, she came to school for three days and then stopped.
Sat, Sep 16, 2017
Money laundering case: ‘No papers to show chartered accountant’s link with offence,’ says CourtSubscriber Only
September 14, 2017 05:42 IST
The court noted that Rajesh Aggarwal did not hold any meetings with Surendra Jain and Virendra Jain — market entry operators who are the main accused in the case
Thu, Sep 14, 2017
Sunanda Pushkar case: On de-sealing of Leela suite, court sets September 26 as police deadlineSubscriber Only
September 13, 2017 05:55 IST
Appearing for The Leela, lawyer Madhav Khurana said there have been multiple visits, and that all his client is asking is for the suite to be de-sealed. He added that any exhibits recovered from the room can be kept in a separate area.
Wed, Sep 13, 2017
Misa Bharti’s CA Rajesh Aggarwal granted bail in money laundering caseSubscriber Only
September 08, 2017 17:37 IST
The Enforcement Directorate is probing into alleged laundering of over Rs 8,000 crore by two market entry operators--Surendra Jain and Virendra Jain--through a maze of shell companies.
Fri, Sep 08, 2017
Sunanda Pushkar death: Court raps police over hotel suiteSubscriber Only
September 05, 2017 03:20 IST
The court directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police concerned to be present in court and explain why, even after more than three-and-a-half years, the police need “more time to investigate”.
Tue, Sep 05, 2017
Transfer racket: ‘Accused IB officer had good record, got several awards’Subscriber Only
September 02, 2017 04:10 IST
The FIR does not mention money being received by Kameshwar, but in its remand application the CBI has stated that it was verifying an earlier complaint against the accused.
Sat, Sep 02, 2017
VVIP chopper case: CBI chargesheet against ex-IAF chief SP Tyagi, 8 othersSubscriber Only
September 02, 2017 03:16 IST
The agency had arrested the Tyagi brothers and Khaitan in December last year. This was the first time that a military chief — retired or serving — was arrested in a probe into alleged corruption in defence procurement.
Sat, Sep 02, 2017
Delhi: Man accused of raping JNU student granted bailSubscriber Only
August 31, 2017 03:28 IST
The woman had approached police and filed a rape complaint on August 20, 2016, alleging that Ratan, also a PhD student, took her to his hostel room on the pretext of giving her a copy of the movie, Sairat. She alleged that he offered her a drink which was spiked and raped her after she fell unconscious.
Thu, Aug 31, 2017
‘Aap to samajhdar ho… we have settled. If he is jailed, it will be difficult’Subscriber Only
August 30, 2017 04:38 IST
Following a story in The New York Times of an alleged murder in the village that was hushed up, people avoid speaking to “strangers”. Nobody seems to have read the article, but they all agree a woman died, and the matter was “settled”.
Thu, Aug 31, 2017
20 years in jail for Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh: ‘wild beast… damaged heritage of land’Subscriber Only
August 29, 2017 06:28 IST
Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh’s counsel sought leniency, saying the convict had “motivated” people to do social works including “tree plantation etc” and to “marry prostitutes”.
Tue, Aug 29, 2017
Special court rejects Shabir Shah bail pleaSubscriber Only
August 23, 2017 04:38 IST
The Additional Sessions judge rejected the plea, stating that there are “chances of witness being influenced and evidences being tampered” after ED submitted that the investigation is at a “critical stage” and the sources of funds in Shah’s bank account has to be “ascertained”
Wed, Aug 23, 2017
Utkal Express: From Ground Zero – Doctor who pitched in, tea-seller who escaped by a whiskerSubscriber Only
August 21, 2017 03:47 IST
Utkal Express: Doctor Mansoor Ul-Haq, who runs a clinic from his home in Nayi Abadi village, said he got 50 patients before the first ambulance arrived in Khatauli to take injured passengers to hospitals.
Mon, Aug 21, 2017
Utkal Express derailment: Day after, long wait to take bodies homeSubscriber Only
August 21, 2017 03:39 IST
The deceased are from Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Agra and Lalitpur in Uttar Pradesh and Gwalior and Morena in Madhya Pradesh, as well as Delhi, said chief medical officer, Muzaffarnagar, P S Mishra.
Mon, Aug 21, 2017
Utkal Express derailment: ‘Heard a loud noise, saw coaches flying’Subscriber Only
August 20, 2017 04:41 IST
Utkal Express derailment: The Kalinga Utkal Express went off the rails on a single track that connects Meerut to Haridwar. The line runs between two villages, Jagat Colony and Nayi Abadi. Some 25 trains go past the villages every day on average, local people said.
Sun, Aug 20, 2017
Man accused of raping 2 daughters acquitted as girls turn ‘hostile’ in courtSubscriber Only
August 19, 2017 06:08 IST
According to the court, testimonies of the girls revealed that there was some “quarrel” in the family. Moreover, the accused was a notorious criminal and the girls were asked to give a “false statement” so he could be kept in jail, the judge said.
Sat, Aug 19, 2017
Terror funding case: Kashmiri businessman in 10-day NIA custodySubscriber Only
August 19, 2017 05:45 IST
The prosecution submitted before the court that “suspicious” documents relating to property and bank accounts were seized and reports from forensic experts on them are awaited.
Sat, Aug 19, 2017
Man’s 2-year jail term set aside as he ‘did not get proper legal aid’Subscriber Only
August 18, 2017 06:10 IST
It also ordered the driver to pay Rs 50,000 as compensation to the legal heirs of the deceased. The driver had rammed into many shops and hit the victim at M B Road, Mehrauli, around 2 am on November 1-2 in 2001.
Fri, Aug 18, 2017
7-year-old girl’s plea to ‘Modi uncle’: Please save our parkSubscriber Only
August 18, 2017 05:32 IST
“There is a park nearby where I play, but since last month, I have not been able to play there as we came to know that some are building a community centre there... We are very sad,” she wrote in the letter, drawing a ‘sad’ face next to it.
Fri, Aug 18, 2017
Delhi court extends ED custody of ‘hawala dealer’Subscriber Only
August 15, 2017 04:16 IST
Duty Magistrate Pankaj Sharma allowed the ED to question Wani till August 20. During the proceedings, advocate M S Khan, appearing for Wani, opposed the plea and moved an application, alleging that ED officials compelled the accused to sign documents
Tue, Aug 15, 2017
Simple blow on child’s back is not sexual harassment, says Delhi courtSubscriber Only
August 15, 2017 04:15 IST
Additional Sessions Judge Ashwini Kumar Sarpal, while hearing a 2015 case, said that “vague” and unspecified allegations made against the accused — that he had misbehaved with the victim by giving blow on her back — is “not sufficient” to “invoke” provisions of POCSO Act against him.
Tue, Aug 15, 2017
Four Hurriyat leaders in 14-day judicial remandSubscriber Only
August 15, 2017 04:10 IST
All seven accused were arrested on July 24 on charges that they were allegedly receiving funds from Pakistan to sponsor alleged terror activities and stone attacks on forces in the Kashmir Valley
Tue, Aug 15, 2017
Court denies bail, says send Unitech promoters to Tihar jailSubscriber Only
August 12, 2017 04:44 IST
The Special Court stated that from the perusal of records, it appeared that the accused and their company were taking “payments” without having "requisite approvals" from government authorities for the purpose of construction of a residential colony.
Sat, Aug 12, 2017
Delhi court restrains publication and sale of book on RamdevSubscriber Only
August 12, 2017 04:32 IST
Juggernaut stated that everyone is entitled to approach a court of law with a grievance that must be decided in a fair manner.
Sat, Aug 12, 2017Journalism of Courage
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