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Rs 50,000 rewarded criminal Mehtab killed in Shamli

Rs 50,000 rewarded criminal Mehtab killed in Shamli

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A Rs 50,000 reward-carrying accused was killed in a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli district early on Friday, while his accomplice escaped under cover of darkness.  A police sub-inspector was also injured by a gunshot during the exchange of fire, officials said.According to the Uttar Pradesh Police, the encounter took place near a tubewell close to the Khandrawali Culvert under the jurisdiction of Kandhla Police Station during a joint operation carried out by teams from Adarsh Mandi and Kandhla police stations. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Mostly filed since quitting TMC, BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari faces 25 criminal cases| India News

Mostly filed since quitting TMC, BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari faces 25 criminal cases| India News

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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari faces 25 criminal cases, mostly filed since he defected from the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in 2020, while his annual income more than doubled over the last five years from ₹8,13,170 in 2020-2021 to ₹17,38,590 in 2024-2025, according to the affidavit he filed with the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday. BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s 2021 poll affidavit showed only one criminal case pending against him. (X) The affidavit shows the value of Adhikari’s moveable and immovable assets declined over the last five years. He had movable assets worth ₹59,31,647 in 2021, which dropped to 24,57,600 in 2026. His immovable assets were worth 61,30,000 in 2021, which declined to 46,21,102 in 2026. The BJP has fielded Adhikari from Nandigram (East Midnapore), which goes to polls in the first phase of West Bengal polls on April 23, and Bhabanipur (Kolkata), where polls are scheduled in the second phase on April 29, against chief minister Mamata Banerjee. Adhikari, who filed his nomination for Nandigram on Monday, defeated Banerjee there …

SC acquits murder accused after 21-year legal battle | Latest News India

SC acquits murder accused after 21-year legal battle | Latest News India

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A man accused of murder was freed by the Supreme Court after 21 years of legal struggle, underlining the grim reality of judicial delays in India. What makes this case particularly striking is that the appeal remained pending before the Supreme Court for over 13 years, with the judgment reserved for nearly 11 months before being delivered. Md Bani Alam Mazid was arrested in August 2003 following allegations of kidnapping and murder of a minor girl, who was 16 years old. (HT PHOTO) Md Bani Alam Mazid was arrested in August 2003 following allegations of kidnapping and murder of a minor girl, who was 16 years old. The sessions court in Kamrup convicted him in 2007, sentencing him to life imprisonment. In 2010, the Gauhati High Court upheld the conviction, leading Mazid to challenge the verdict in the Supreme Court in 2011. Also Read | What the Court missed in the Allahbadia case When his appeal was first taken up in August 2011, the Supreme Court directed him to renew his bail plea after two …

Major justice reforms needed to stop court backlog rising, MPs told | Latest News India

Major justice reforms needed to stop court backlog rising, MPs told | Latest News India

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Jan 10, 2025 01:42 AM IST Court listings are running into 2027, with prosecutors warning victims face wait times of between two and five years before a case goes to trial. The record high backlog of criminal cases waiting to be dealt with by crown courts will continue to rise without major government policy changes, a top civil servant has warned. Ministry of Justice permanent secretary Antonia Romeo told MPs that demand is “going to continue to grow” and “outstrip our ability to deal with that demand”. It comes after the Government said it was considering “fundamental” justice reforms after the crown court backlog in England and Wales almost doubled in five years to 73,105 at the end of September, hitting another record high. Court listings are now running into 2027, with prosecutors warning victims are facing wait times of between two and five years before a case goes to trial. The crisis prompted ministers to draft in retired judge Sir Brian Leveson to carry out a major review of the courts system. Speaking to …

29% of candidates contesting in phase 1 Odisha polls are crorepatis: ADR report

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As many as 70 candidates (29%) out of total 243, contesting in phase 1 of the Odisha assembly polls are crorepatis, a report by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) said. The average assets per candidate contesting was ₹1.21 crore. (Odisha Legislative assembly) Odisha Election Watch and ADR analysed the self-sworn affidavits of 243 candidates, out of which 65 (27%) have declared criminal cases against themselves, with 48 (20%) facing serious charges. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! Out of 28 constituencies, 12 (43%) are red alert constituencies. Also Read: 18% candidates contesting assembly polls in 5 states have criminal cases: ADR These constituencies are the ones where three or more contesting candidates have declared criminal cases against themselves. The average assets per candidate contesting was ₹1.21 crore. Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has the highest average of ₹4.49 crore with the richest candidate Biplab Patro, also from the same party, with declared assets worth ₹33 crore contesting from Digapahadi. Two candidates, Ramesh …

9 of 23 re-elected MPs between 2004 and 2019 declared serious criminal cases against them: ADR | India News

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Of the 23 MPs re-elected between 2004 and 2019 Lok Sabha polls, 12 of them have declared criminal cases against them, poll rights body ADR has said in its new analysis. Top re-elected MPs with the highest increase in assets include Jigajinagi Ramesh Chandappa, Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, and Rao Inderjit Singh, whose assets witnessed substantial growth over the years. The analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and the National Election Watch showed that nine of these MPs have serious criminal cases, including charges related to murder, attempt to murder, and dacoity. The analysis, based on the self-sworn affidavits of 23 re-elected MPs, highlights significant disparities in various aspects, raising questions about transparency and accountability in the political sphere. Out of the 23 re-elected MPs analysed, 52 per cent have declared criminal cases against thems and 39 per cent of these MPs have serious criminal cases, it said. The report also delves into party-wise statistics, revealing that a significant percentage of re-elected MPs from various parties, including the BJP, Congress, AIMIM, and Shiv Sena, …