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Nirbhay Thakur
Nirbhay Thakur is a trainee journalist with The Indian Express. He reports in Delhi-NCR and some of his interests include mental health, economics, politics, and education. He tweets @Nirbhaya99
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‘Don’t want sympathy, only justice’: Acid attack survivor as court acquits three in 2009 case
December 25, 2025 06:20 IST
“This is a mockery of the justice system. My statements were completely ignored. I was so hopeful…I waited for 16 years,” she said. She spent all these years running from courtrooms to hospital wards.
Thu, Dec 25, 2025
AgustaWestland ‘scam’: Court rejects plea to release Michel James, but modifies his bail conditions
December 24, 2025 05:00 IST
A Delhi court Tuesday rejected a plea moved by Christian Michel James, the alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper “scam” seeking his release in the corruption case lodged against him by the CBI. Refusing to comment on the merits of his plea, Special Judge Sanjay Jindal of Rouse Avenue Court said the matter had […]
Wed, Dec 24, 2025
Chinese visa case: Charges framed against Karti Chidambaram, trial to begin January 16
December 24, 2025 03:47 IST
The CBI alleged that Karti had played a role in facilitating visas for around 250 Chinese nationals by using his influence, in return for Rs 50 lakh.
Wed, Dec 24, 2025
Chaos near Bangladesh High Commission as VHP, Bajrang Dal stage protests
December 23, 2025 15:29 IST
The demonstrators were protesting the recent killing of Dipu Chandra Das, who was beaten to death allegedly by a mob on December 18.
Tue, Dec 23, 2025
It appears CM’s attacker came with intention to kill, says court; orders framing of charges
December 21, 2025 08:05 IST
A Delhi court has ordered charges to be framed against two men accused of attempting to attack Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a public hearing, saying the main accused appeared well prepared.
Sun, Dec 21, 2025
PFI greatest threat to unity, had plans to capture South India in the event of Pak war: NIA tells court
December 20, 2025 22:28 IST
This case pertains to the conspiracy allegedly hatched by the PFI leadership to “radicalise Muslim youth” and to “promote enmity against Hindus”.
Sat, Dec 20, 2025
Delhi HC directs 50% of trial court staff to work from home this month
December 20, 2025 09:16 IST
Citing prevailing weather conditions, the Delhi High Court has ordered trial courts to function at 50% capacity in December, with judges and staff attending physically on alternate days.
Sat, Dec 20, 2025
AAP MCD bypoll candidate alleges tampering of votes in Ashok Vihar ward, moves Delhi court
December 20, 2025 08:49 IST
After hearing the petition, Principal District and Sessions Judge Nisha Sahay Saxena of the Rohini court issued notice and listed the matter for December 24.
Sat, Dec 20, 2025
‘Bare perusal of chats shows extortion’: Delhi court orders FIR against woman who levelled rape allegations against Samir Modi
December 18, 2025 09:28 IST
Samir Modi was arrested by the Delhi Police in September in connection with the rape case, and was granted bail a week after his arrest.
Thu, Dec 18, 2025
‘Dilution of right to work’: Activists, economists slam VB-G RAM G Bill
December 18, 2025 05:00 IST
Among those present were CPI leader Annie Raja, Swaraj India president Yogendra Yadav and economists Jean Dreze, Jayati Ghosh and Prabhat Patnaik.
Thu, Dec 18, 2025
Jean Dreze on VB-G RAM G Bill: ‘It is like providing a work guarantee without any guarantee that the guarantee is in place’
December 17, 2025 22:15 IST
Jean Drèze suggests the proposed 60-day pause in the scheme during the peak agricultural seasons of sowing and harvesting is due to ‘pressure from some farmer lobbies’.
Wed, Dec 17, 2025
Goa police tell court: Luthra brothers had ‘ultimate control’ over happenings at nightclub
December 17, 2025 07:05 IST
The Goa Police took them into custody shortly after the Luthra brothers landed at the Delhi airport in the afternoon. Police obtained a transit remand for their transfer to Goa. They are to be flown to Goa Wednesday morning.
Wed, Dec 17, 2025
160 FIRs in 2 years over ‘fake law degrees’, big nexus being run, Bar Council of Delhi tells court
December 16, 2025 15:07 IST
Vasanthan had argued that he had provided “original documents of (Uttar Pradesh-based) Indian Institute of Professional Studies” and not from Bundelkhand University.
Tue, Dec 16, 2025
National Herald case: Court refuses to take cognizance of ED complaint against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi
December 16, 2025 11:57 IST
The court said it is founded on a complaint by a public person, Dr Subramanian Swamy, and not on an FIR, so cognizance is impermissible in law.
Wed, Dec 17, 2025
Back to the roots: How ‘Desi Oon’ is reviving India’s forgotten wool
December 16, 2025 11:51 IST
Desi Oon aims to enhance the use of Indian indigenous wool in textiles, primarily apparel and home furnishings, insulation in the built environment, and packaging solutions
Tue, Dec 16, 2025
Fake degree case lands Bar Council Delhi staff, lawyer in police net; Tamil Nadu man loses licence
December 15, 2025 06:45 IST
'Many more fraudulent enrolments can't be ruled out': BCI panel in its report
Mon, Dec 15, 2025
Goa nightclub fire: Delhi court denies transit anticipatory bail to Luthra brothers
December 11, 2025 17:42 IST
The Goa Police told the Delhi court that Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, who ran Birch by Romeo Lane, had no business interests in Thailand and fled because they did not want to face an investigation.
Thu, Dec 11, 2025
Goa club owners who fled hours after deadly blaze held in Thailand
December 11, 2025 11:18 IST
Sources say the brothers, who ran the nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane, were detained from Phuket
Fri, Dec 12, 2025
Goa nightclub fire | Luthra brothers seek anticipatory bail: ‘We’re not owners… went to Thailand for business, didn’t flee’
December 10, 2025 16:09 IST
The court did not grant interim protection today. Asking the State to file a reply on the bail pleas, Additional Sessions Judge Vandana of Rohini Court in Delhi kept the matter for Thursday noon.
Wed, Dec 10, 2025
30 years ago, ‘fictitious’ woman got land under Delhi govt scheme for farmers — 3 convicted now
December 10, 2025 06:37 IST
The CBI found that the woman, Suman, never existed. She was allegedly a “fictitious” character, created by some people in order to get an alternative plot in lieu of a land which was acquired by the government.
Wed, Dec 10, 2025
‘Nothing to show membership of radical Naxalite units’: Delhi court grants bail to 10 in India Gate protest
December 10, 2025 05:55 IST
The court was hearing the bail pleas of 12 protesters, mostly Delhi University (DU) students, who participated in the protest against air pollution at India Gate on November 24.
Wed, Dec 10, 2025
Delhi court issues notice to Sonia Gandhi, Delhi Police on plea alleging forgery in electoral roll inclusion
December 09, 2025 14:35 IST
Delhi court notice Sonia Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi electoral roll case: The petitioner has alleged that Sonia Gandhi's name was in the electoral roll of the New Delhi parliamentary constituency before attaining citizenship, which means certain documents must have been forged.
Tue, Dec 09, 2025
‘Shocking, police working so negligently’: Delhi court on rape of 4-year-old
December 09, 2025 06:24 IST
The court was hearing the case to decide the interim compensation to be granted to the survivor.
Tue, Dec 09, 2025
Of Women, By Women: A new photography exhibition puts the spotlight on young women photographers
December 05, 2025 11:58 IST
Titled “Women in Photo” and curated by stylist and visual consultant Jahnavi Sharma, the show featured works by 16 women photographers.
Fri, Dec 05, 2025
India Gate protest against air pollution: 9 granted bail in one case, order reserved on bail in another
December 03, 2025 06:45 IST
Police had said that though people had gathered on November 23 to protest against the poor air quality in the Capital, they “raised slogans in support of Naxalites”.
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