English हिन्दी
Connect with us

India News

2002 Godhra train burning case: Gujarat government seeks death sentence for 11 convicts

The Gujarat government will press for the death sentence to 11 Godhra train burning case convicts in whose capital punishments were reduced to life terms by the state’s high court, the counsel for the BJP-led state government told the Supreme Court on Monday.

Published

on

Godhra-train-burning-case

The Gujarat government will press for the death sentence to 11 Godhra train burning case convicts in whose capital punishments were reduced to life terms by the state’s high court, the counsel for the BJP-led state government told the Supreme Court on Monday.

Appearing for the Gujarat government, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told a supreme court bench comprised of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices P S Narasimha and J B Pardiwala that the Bhupendrabhai Patel-led government will be “seriously pressing” for handing the death penalty to convicts whose sentences were commuted to life imprisonment.

Solicitor Mehta stressed that this is rarest of rare case where 59 people, including women and children, were burnt alive and it’s been proved consistently that the bogey was locked from the outside so the victims could not escape.

He said that 11 convicts were sentenced to death by the trial court and 20 others were granted life terms in the case with the Gujarat High Court upholding 31 convictions and commuting the capital punishments of 11 convicts to a life sentence.

Mehta said that the Gujarat government has come with an appeal challenging the commuting of the death penalty of the said convicts while several accused have filed pleas against the high court upholding their convictions in the case.

Read Also: Bhopal man shot in spat between his two wives: Police

Two convicts have been granted bail by the apex court so far while seven other bail pleas are pending adjudication.

The Supreme Court bench noted that a large number of bail pleas have been filed before the top court in the case and directed the advocates of the applicants and Gujarat standing counsel, Advocate Swati Ghildiyal to prepare a comprehensive chart with all relevant details. The matter is scheduled for listing after three weeks.

The apex court had on January 30, sought the Gujarat government’s response on the bail pleas of convicts Abdul Raheman Dhantia alias Kankatto, Abdul Sattar Ibrahim Gaddi Asla and others. All of them are serving life term in the case.

In its response, the Gujarat government said it wasn’t merely a case of stone pelting as the convicts had bolted a bogey of the Sabarmati Express and set it ablaze, leading to the death of several passengers on the train.

At least 59 people were killed when a coach of the Sabarmati Express was torched in Gujarat’s Godhra on February 27, 2002. The incident had trigged the infamous Godhra communal riots.

In Raipur, minor girl dragged by hair, assaulted with knife by 47-year-old man she refused to marry | WATCH

Shivaji’s portrait vandalized by JNU Students’ Union, claims ABVP; Left group alleges assault

India News

Nagpur violence: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis vows to recover damage cost from rioters, warns of bulldozer action

He also dismissed any political angle or foreign involvement in the violence, stating, “No foreign hand or Bangladeshi link has surfaced. There is no political angle to the violence.”

Published

on

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday announced that the cost of public property damaged during the recent violence in Nagpur will be recovered from the rioters. He warned that if the perpetrators fail to pay, their assets will be seized, and bulldozers will be used wherever necessary.

“Whatever damage has occurred will be recovered from the rioters. If they do not pay, their property will be sold to cover the costs. Wherever required, bulldozers will also be used,” Fadnavis stated.

The violence erupted in central Nagpur on March 17 following rumours that a “chadar” (cloth) with holy inscriptions was burnt during protests organized by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP). The protests were demanding the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The clashes resulted in injuries to several police personnel, including three deputy commissioners of police (DCPs), and extensive damage to vehicles and homes. A 40-year-old man succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment on Saturday.

Fadnavis revealed that 104 individuals have been arrested so far based on CCTV footage, with more arrests expected. “Police action will be taken against those involved in the riots or aiding the rioters. Those spreading rumors on social media will also be made co-accused. So far, 68 social media posts have been identified and deleted,” he said.

The Chief Minister also addressed reports of female constables being molested during the violence, clarifying that such claims were untrue. “Stones were hurled at female police constables, but reports of molestation are false,” Fadnavis stated, according to PTI.

While acknowledging that intelligence gathering could have been better, Fadnavis denied that the incident was an “intelligence failure.” He also dismissed any political angle or foreign involvement in the violence, stating, “No foreign hand or Bangladeshi link has surfaced. There is no political angle to the violence.”

Continue Reading

India News

Yuzvendra Chahal’s ‘be your own sugar daddy’ T-shirt during divorce hearing stirs online criticism

Yuzvendra Chahal drew flak for wearing a “be your own sugar daddy” T-shirt during his divorce hearing with Dhanashree Verma.

Published

on

: Yuzvendra Chahal, Dhanashree Verma, Sugar Daddy T-shirt, Divorce Hearing, Celebrity Divorce, Cricket Controversy, Social Media Backlash, Alimony

Cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal has found himself at the center of a social media storm after being spotted wearing a T-shirt with the slogan “be your own sugar daddy” during his divorce hearing with estranged wife Dhanashree Verma.

The phrase, often associated with financial independence laced in internet slang, was seen by many as an ill-timed and provocative choice, particularly given the sensitive context of the legal proceedings.

The final hearing in the couple’s divorce case brought an end to months of public speculation and trolling, especially directed at Dhanashree Verma over alleged alimony demands. While earlier rumours claimed she sought Rs 60 crore in settlement, Chahal was eventually ordered to pay Rs 4.75 crore in alimony.

Online reaction to the T-shirt

Social media users were quick to notice Chahal’s outfit choice, with many calling it immature and a public dig at his former partner. The phrase “be your own sugar daddy” is often used online to promote financial self-reliance but can also carry sarcastic or cheeky undertones, especially when worn during a public legal matter.

Critics argued that Chahal’s attire at a divorce hearing seemed inappropriate and insensitive, especially as Dhanashree has been repeatedly subjected to online trolling over the financial aspects of their separation. While Chahal did not comment on the T-shirt or the reaction to it, the moment has gone viral, triggering debates about personal conduct in public legal proceedings and the responsibility of public figures during sensitive personal events.

The controversy also comes at a time when celebrity divorces and their legal details often play out in the public eye, blurring the line between privacy and public perception.

Continue Reading

Education

AIBE 19 Result 2024 released: Here’s how to check and download your scorecard

The AIBE 19 Result 2024 has been released. Candidates can check their scores online at allindiabarexamination.com by following 5 simple steps.

Published

on

The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 19 Result 2024 has been officially declared on the AIBE website allindiabarexamination.com. Candidates who appeared for the AIBE XIX exam on December 22, 2024, can now check their results and download their scorecards online.

According to the latest notification, this year’s results are based on 93 questions instead of the usual 100, as 7 questions were withdrawn following the release of the provisional answer key on December 28, 2024. Candidates were allowed to raise objections between December 30 and January 10, 2025.

The AIBE exam is conducted by the Bar Council of India to test an advocate’s capability to practice law in India. It covers 100 multiple-choice questions across 19 legal topics.

How to check AIBE 19 Result 2024

Here’s a quick step-by-step guide for candidates to check and download their results:

Visit the official AIBE website: allindiabarexamination.com

Click on the ‘AIBE-XIX Result 2024’ link on the homepage

Enter your login credentials (as required)

Click on Submit to access your result

View, download, and save your scorecard for future reference

Candidates are advised to keep a copy of their result safe, as it will be required during further stages like obtaining the Certificate of Practice (CoP).

Continue Reading

Trending

© Copyright 2022 APNLIVE.com