Crime

Major Developments in Sanjay Dutt’s Life: From Shocking Scandals to Filmy Success

Sanjay Dutt, fondly known as 'Sanju Baba' in Bollywood circles, has been plagued with shocking scandals over the years.

Mar 21, 2013

Parliament Passes Anti-Rape Bill

The new anti-rape bill calls for death penalty in a case which leads to the victim's death or which leaves the victim in a vegetative state and also for the repeat offenders.

Mar 22, 2013

India-Italy Relations: Blunders Committed by Both Countries; What Really Went Wrong?

The good relations that India and Italy have been enjoying for decades almost kissed the dust over the recent diplomatic row in connection with the two Italian marines accused of murdering Indian fishermen. Everything would fall into place now as Italy has decided to send back the two marines to India for further trial.

Mar 22, 2013

Justice Katju Asks Maharashtra Governor to Pardon Sanjay Dutt [FULL TEXT]

Press Council of India chief Justice Markandey Katju in a letter to Governor of Maharashtra has appealed to pardon the actor Sanjay Dutt, who was sentenced for five years of jail on Thursday by Supreme Court for illegal possession of a pistol and a rifle during the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts.

Mar 22, 2013

Delhi Gang Rape Case: Gag on Media Lifted; Restricts Revelation of Victim’s Identity

The Delhi High Court on Friday lifted the gag on Media from covering the day-to-day trial of the four adult accused in connection with the gang rape of 23-year-old physiotherapy student on December 16.

Mar 22, 2013

Bollywood Celebs at Sanjay Dutt's Residence; Rajinikanth ‘Disturbed’ Over SC Verdict

Bollywood's Munnabhai, Sanjay Dutt on Thursday was directed to serve a five-year jail term for the illegal possession of weapons during the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts.

Mar 22, 2013

Blackbuck Poaching Case: Jodhpur Court Frames Revised Charges Against Salman, Saif, Tabu, Sonali and Neelam

After Supreme Court upheld Sanjay Dutt's conviction in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case Thursday, legal woes now haunt Bollywood superstar Salman Khan.

Mar 23, 2013

Sanjay Dutt Jail Sentence: Do Munnabhai Deserve A Less Severe Punishment?

Is everyone - millionaires to paupers and laymen to celebrities - equal before the law? If yes, why people question the verdict of the Supreme Court (SC) on actor Sanjay Dutt in connection with the 1993 Mumbai blasts case? Should celebrities be treated like any other Indian citizens in court?

Mar 23, 2013

India-Italy Relations: Stir Shifts From New Delhi to Rome; Foreign Minister Faces the Brunt

The furor in India has calmed down after Rome sent its marines back to the country for further trial in connection with the murder of two Indian fishermen but the move has stirred anger in Italy with many demanding for resignation of Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi.

Mar 23, 2013

Maharashtra ATS DCP Fatally Shoots Self in Restaurant as Family Watches

Sanjay Banerjee, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), fired couple of rounds from his revolver at arounf 4 pm, police officials informed.

Mar 24, 2013

Hit-and-Run Case: Salman Khan Returns from US for Court Hearing on Monday

Actor Salman Khan will appear in the Sessions Court in Mumbai on 25 March (Monday) in connection with the 2002 hit-and- run case.

Mar 24, 2013

Teen Stabbed to Death by 2 Juveniles in Outer Delhi

A 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death on Friday by two juveniles in Mangolpuri, outer Delhi,

Mar 24, 2013

Hit-and-Run Case: Salman Khan's Court Hearing Postponed to 8 April

A Sessions Court in Mumbai has deferred the hearing of Bollywood actor Salman Khan, in connection with the 2002 hit-and-run case, to 8 April.

Mar 25, 2013

Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill 2013: 'Prostitution' Omitted From Anti-Rape Law

The Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill 2013, which was passed in Parliament last week, has omitted prostitution under exploitation forms, overturning the amendment proposed in the government ordinance.

Mar 25, 2013

Crime Against Women: India Fails to Protect Foreign Tourists

There is a Sanskrit adage, "Atithi Devo Bhava," meaning "the guest is truly your god", which depicts India's hospitality towards guests, but it seems to exist only on papers today, as even tourists are not spared from sexual assaults.

Mar 25, 2013