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Sadaf Modak
A legal correspondent based out of Mumbai, Sadaf mainly covers trial courts of the city. Apart from writing on major criminal cases, she also keeps a keen eye on the ordinary and not so ordinary events in courtrooms. She also writes on prisons, juvenile justice and human rights. She tweets @sadafmodak
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Explained: How a ‘gait test’ helped establish identity of accused in Mumbai rape-murderSubscriber Only
June 04, 2022 17:52 IST
A Mumbai court relied upon the report of an analysis of a suspect’s gait in its order in the rape and murder of a Dalit woman in Saki Naka in September 2021. Such an analysis has been carried out earlier in the Sachin Waze-Antilia terror scare and the Gauri Lankesh murder investigations.
Tue, Jun 07, 2022
Man gets death penalty for rape & murder of 8-yr-old girl in MumbaiSubscriber Only
June 04, 2022 02:09 IST
Devendra was convicted in 2013 for sexually assaulting a minor girl. He was sentenced then to seven years in jail and granted an early release on May 9, 2018, five years after his conviction.
Sat, Jun 04, 2022
Gait analysis validated identity of convict sentenced to deathSubscriber Only
June 04, 2022 02:01 IST
While the incident occurred on the intervening night of September 9 and 10, last year, and the victim was found injured, Chauhan was arrested subsequently based on CCTV footage and eyewitness statements.
Sat, Jun 04, 2022
Kiran Gosavi clicked selfie to show friends, pal called him to hear Aryan Khan’s voice: NCBSubscriber Only
June 01, 2022 05:19 IST
Aryan Khan and five others were dropped as accused in the chargesheet filed by the SIT last week. Gosavi’s statement is part of the chargesheet submitted to the court.
Wed, Jun 01, 2022
Court acquits BEST driver booked for causing injuries to passengerSubscriber Only
May 30, 2022 00:58 IST
The passenger had her phone in one hand and her purse in another and she had not settled down before the bus started moving, the court said, ruling that the driver cannot be held responsible for the fall.
Mon, May 30, 2022
NCB’s claims: From Aryan Khan’s hand in international drug trafficking to bulk purchase of drugsSubscriber Only
May 28, 2022 01:58 IST
After Aryan Khan's arrest on October 3, in six hearings for his remand and to oppose bail to him, the NCB made allegations ranging from his involvement in "international drug trafficking" to procurement of drugs in bulk.
Sat, May 28, 2022
Narcotics Bureau admits no evidence: Aryan Khan clearedSubscriber Only
May 27, 2022 13:36 IST
Spotlight falls on Sameer Wankhede: NCB chief admits probe had ‘shortcomings’, Centre recommends action
Sat, May 28, 2022
State prisons: ‘Mulaqats’ resumed, but poor infra keeps families of prisoners awaySubscriber Only
May 27, 2022 02:23 IST
Apart from a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed before the Bombay High Court seeking resumption of the facility, undertrials have also been approaching courts to allow them to communicate with their families through audio and video calls.
Mon, May 30, 2022
Graft case: Sachin Waze seeks to become approver against Anil DeshmukhSubscriber Only
May 26, 2022 02:32 IST
The CBI gave its nod to Waze’s plea. The agency stated that he should fulfil the requirements and legal conditions to become an approver.
Thu, May 26, 2022
Elgaar accused Gorkhe on hunger strike to protest confiscation of mosquito netSubscriber Only
May 25, 2022 05:00 IST
On Monday, Gorkhe’s co-accused, activist Gautam Navlakha, had submitted a plea before the special court seeking permission to use a mosquito net, stating that there are a lot of mosquitoes in the prison.
Wed, May 25, 2022
Nine years after they were booked, court clears two in IPL betting caseSubscriber Only
May 24, 2022 02:47 IST
Mumbai police had also claimed that they were involved in fixing the match along with the other accused, including international umpire Asad Rauf, with whom they were allegedly in touch with.
Tue, May 24, 2022
Money laundering of Rs 15 cr, including Rs 11 cr taken as rent from Goawala compound tenants for 14 yrs: EDSubscriber Only
May 22, 2022 00:59 IST
Last month, the ED had filed a chargesheet against four, including Malik and two companies linked to him – Solidus Investments and Malik Infrastructure.
Sun, May 22, 2022
Malik, Dawood’s sister & ’93 blast convict met several times over Kurla property: EDSubscriber Only
May 21, 2022 06:17 IST
The chargesheet includes statements of 17 witnesses, including Dawood's brother Iqbal Kaskar, and Parkar's son Alishah Parkar, who has referred to transactions between his mother and Dawood till her death in 2014 and the sale of the property to Malik.
Sat, May 21, 2022
On trial MVA govt as BJP, Centre take it on in courtsSubscriber Only
May 20, 2022 17:39 IST
The BJP and Centre seem to be holding the upper hand. As it reaches the half-way mark, the Uddhav Thackeray-led MVA government finds two of its ministers in jail, and several court reservals on its hand, including on Maratha and OBC reservations.
Sat, May 21, 2022
7 years in jail, Indrani Mukerjea was often in news, but not only for Sheena Bora’s death caseSubscriber Only
May 18, 2022 15:46 IST
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court granted Indrani Mukerjea bail the case involving her daughter Sheena Bora’s murder. Mukerjea is facing trial for allegedly killing Sheena on April 24, 2012.
Thu, May 19, 2022
After 11 years, court frames charges against Pune stud farm owner Hasan Ali KhanSubscriber Only
May 18, 2022 05:10 IST
On Tuesday, the court framed charges against Khan over a video conference, which he attended from Pune.
Wed, May 18, 2022
Mumbai: Two brothers arrested, NIA says they are members of Dawood’s gangSubscriber Only
May 13, 2022 10:51 IST
First arrests by the agency in the case filed against fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim
Sat, May 14, 2022
Maharashtra: 22 years on, woman acquitted in cheating case lodged under spl Act for protection of investorsSubscriber Only
May 13, 2022 01:33 IST
The Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (in financial establishments) (MPID) Act, 1999, was enacted in the state to protect depositors from financial establishments detrimental to their interests with an intent to cause fraud.
Fri, May 13, 2022Maharashtra: Two booked for murder to be tried as minors in conflict with law, says courtSubscriber Only
May 13, 2022 01:00 IST
The court said that it considered the aim and objective of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) (JJ) Act, 2015, and concluded that they should be tried as children in conflict with law.
Fri, May 13, 2022
As SC puts sedition trials on hold, cases against Rana couple, Kangana likely to be impactedSubscriber Only
May 12, 2022 00:23 IST
The SC said on Wednesday that till the re-examination of Section 124A under IPC is complete, it will be appropriate not to use the provision.
Thu, May 12, 2022
Supreme Court ruling on sedition law: High-profile cases to be impacted in MaharashtraSubscriber Only
May 11, 2022 16:45 IST
The cases against Kangana Ranaut and MPs Navneet and Ravi Rana are among those likely to be impacted by the SC's sedition law order.
Wed, May 11, 2022
Mumbai: Children of observation home win hearts as annual dance event resumes after 2 yrsSubscriber Only
May 09, 2022 02:25 IST
The competition is held annually by NGO Our Children for custodial and non-custodial institutions across Mumbai where children are lodged.
Mon, May 09, 2022
Sharad Pawar ping pong and politics of Bhima Koregaon violence probeSubscriber Only
May 07, 2022 04:39 IST
In 2018, less that 48 hours after the violence breaking out under the BJP government, Pawar had called it the handiwork of “outsiders”, and said he had learnt from some locals that it could be the work of right-wing leaders.
Sat, May 07, 2022
Booked under UAPA, man gets 7 years in jail after he accepts guiltSubscriber Only
May 07, 2022 03:14 IST
Special Judge Dinesh E Kothalikar allowed Yafai's plea and convicted him under UAPA. Yafai, in his plea, had said that he has already spent six years in jail and the trial will take a long time to commence.
Sat, May 07, 2022
Sharad Pawar ping pong and politics of Bhima Koregaon violence probeSubscriber Only
May 06, 2022 17:53 IST
In 2018, less that 48 hours after the violence breaking out under the BJP government, Pawar had called it the handiwork of “outsiders”, and said he had learnt from some locals that it could be the work of right-wing leaders.
Fri, May 06, 2022Journalism of Courage
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