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President Murmu rejects mercy plea of Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Arif convicted in Red Fort attack case
President Droupadi Murmu has rejected the mercy petition of Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Arif alias Ashfaq, convicted in the 24-year-old Red Fort attack case, marking her second rejection of a mercy plea since taking office. The Supreme Court had previously upheld Arif's death sentence in November 2022, emphasizing the attack's threat to India's unity and sovereignty.
Kerala High Court upholds death sentence in 2016 Dalit law student rape-murder case
The Kerala High Court affirmed the death sentence for Ameerul Islam, who brutally raped and murdered a Dalit law student in 2016. Despite his appeal, the court upheld the capital punishment, citing evidence from the sessions court. Islam was convicted of various severe charges, including rape and murder, and was apprehended in Tamil Nadu after an intensive investigation involving DNA technology and call record analysis.
Nithari killings: SC agrees to hear plea of victim's father against acquittal of Surendra Koli
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea challenging Allahabad High Court's order acquitting Surendra Koli in the 2006 Nithari serial killings case. A bench of Justice BR Gavai, Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sandeep Mehta issued a notice on an appeal filed by one Pappu Lal, the father of one of the victims.
How Vietnam's real estate tycoon got caught in a 'Blazing Furnace' in country's biggest $12.5-billion corruption scam
Truong My Lan, chairwoman of Van Thinh Phat Holdings Group, has been sentenced to death for her role in a $12.5 billion financial fraud, the largest in Vietnam's history. The verdict is part of Vietnam's crackdown on corruption led by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, with 84 defendants receiving sentences ranging from probation to life imprisonment. Lan's case highlights the pervasive nature of corruption in Vietnam's state and economy, with the "Blazing Furnace" campaign targeting senior officials and business executives.
"Wouldn't have been possible...": Freed ex-Navy vets chant 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', praise PM Modi on return from Qatar
After months of captivity in Kuwait, seven of the eight Indian navy veterans, initially sentenced to death on espionage charges, were released, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's diplomatic efforts. Praising Modi's intervention, they expressed gratitude for securing their freedom. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed their return and appreciated Qatar's Amir for facilitating their release. Modi's recent meeting with Qatar's Emir was cited as significant in discussions on bilateral relations and the welfare of Indian expatriates.
Fifteen PFI members get death sentence for killing BJP OBC wing leader with sword in Kerala
A court in Kerala has sentenced 14 members of the banned Islamist group Popular Front of India (PFI) to death for the murder of BJP leader Ranjith Sreenivasan. The verdict was delivered by Mavelikkara Additional District Judge V G Sreedevi after the prosecution argued for the maximum punishment, citing the defendants' status as a trained killer squad and the brutal manner in which the victim was killed in front of his family. The court deemed the crime as one of the rarest of rare cases.
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Qatar commutes death sentence of former Indian Navy personnel
The Indian government has taken proactive steps to ensure the safety and well-being of its citizens in Qatar, according to reliable sources. These measures include diplomatic engagements with authorities in Qatar, aimed at protecting the rights and interests of Indian nationals residing in the country.
8 Indian ex-Navy personnel get relief as Qatar commutes death sentence
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday that the death sentences of eight former Navy personnel employed by the Al Dahra company in Qatar have been reduced by the Court of Appeal of Qatar. The initial death penalty was handed down by the Court of First Instance in October, accusing the individuals of spying on a submarine program.
Plea for review of same-sex marriages verdict mentioned in SC for open court hearing
The Supreme Court will hear a review petition against the top court's judgement declining marriage equality rights to queer couples on November 28. Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi urged for an open court hearing and urged for a remedy. The matter is scheduled to be listed on November 28 and the court will review the petitions.
India will fight legal battle to bring back its 8 nationals from Qatar: BJP
The Bhartiya Janata Party has said that India would pursue legal action to repatriate all eight former Indian Navy men who were given death sentences by a Qatari court. BJP national spokesperson Ajay Alok said at a press conference held today at the party headquarters, that the Ministry of External Affairs is already investigating the situation.
What can India do for 8 navy officers standing on the brink of death in Qatar?
The Indian government's response to the situation has been proactive. In December last year, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the Indian side was constantly in touch with the government of Qatar, as he assured the arrested Indians were a priority for the country, ANI had reported. Statements from Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasizing the sensitivity of the case and the government's commitment to the well-being of the detained officers.
Shashi Tharoor expresses shock over 8 Indians being given death penalty in Qatar, flags 'mystery, opacity'
The Indian nationals, who worked with private company Al Dahra, were arrested in August last year reportedly in an alleged case of espionage. Neither the Qatari authorities nor New Delhi made the charges against the Indian nationals public.
The story behind Qatar sentencing eight Indian ex-Navy officers to death
A Qatar court has announced the death penalty for eight Indians arrested in the country last year. A 'deeply shocked' Indian government said that it will take up the verdict with Qatari authorities. The Qatari authorities have made the charges against the men, who are all former Indian navy officials, public.
Death sentence for eight Indian ex-Navy personnel in Qatar
Following the arrests, local company Al Dahra was shut down and all employees, mostly Indians, were rendered jobless. India expressed deep shock over the death sentence. The external affairs ministry said that all legal options would be explored, and the matter would be taken up with Qatar. “We are deeply shocked by the verdict of death penalty and are awaiting the detailed judgement. We are in touch with the family members and the legal team, and we are exploring all legal options,” said a statement released by the ministry.
Who are the 8 Indians awarded death penalty in Qatar?
A Qatar court has announced the death penalty for eight Indians arrested in the country last year. A 'deeply shocked' Indian government said that it will take up the verdict with Qatari authorities. The Qatari authorities have made the charges against the men, who are all former Indian navy officials, public.
India expresses shock after Qatar death sentence for former Navy personnel
India has expressed dismay over a Qatari court sentencing eight of its citizens, who are all navy personnel to death for allegedly participating in espionage. The ministry of external affairs has stated that the issue would be brought up with Qatari officials and that all available legal alternatives are being investigated.
8 Indians sentenced to death in Qatar, MEA says 'deeply shocked'
The Court of First Instance in Qatar handed down death penalty to eight Indian workers employed by the Al Dahra company. The Ministry of External Affairs, India, has issued a statement expressing profound dismay over this development and is eagerly awaiting the release of the full judgment. It said that all legal options are being explored
Batla House Encounter: HC refuses to confirm death penalty to Ariz Khan, awards life term
The Delhi High Court has commuted the death penalty of Ariz Khan to life imprisonment for his involvement in the 2008 Batla House encounter. The court upheld his conviction for the murder of Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma but refused to confirm the capital punishment. The court's detailed order is yet to be released.
Rape and murder of minor: SC sets aside Patna HC verdict handing down death penalty to man
The Supreme Court on Monday had set Patna High Court's verdict aside which involved the death penalty to a man accused of raping and strangling to death an 11-year-old girl who had gone to watch television at his home in 2015. The top court also asked the high court to provide the accused the services of a reputed criminal lawyer to argue his case during the re-hearing.
Batla House encounter: Delhi HC reserves verdict on confirmation of death penalty to Ariz Khan
The Delhi High Court has reserved its verdict on the confirmation of the death sentence awarded to Ariz Khan after being convicted for his role in the 2008 Batla House encounter, in which decorated Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma was killed. Two terrorists were also killed in the encounter which took place after five synchronised bomb explosions rocked the national capital, killing 39 people and wounding 159.
Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue attack: Who is Robert Bowers? Truck driver who gets first US federal death penalty in Joe Biden's tenure
Robert Bowers was awarded a death penalty by a federal jury for carrying out deadliest anti-Semitic attack on the US soil.
Beant Singh assassination case: SC declines to commute death penalty of Rajoana
The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to commute the death penalty of Balwant Singh Rajoana, who was convicted in the 1995 assassination case of then Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, to life imprisonment. Rajoana has been in jail for the past 26 years.
2000 Red Fort attack: Delhi Prisons Department writes to city court to issue death warrant against guilty
On the night of December 22, 2000, some intruders entered the Mughal-era fort where unit 7 of Rajputana Rifles of the Indian Army was stationed and opened fire at them. Three Army jawans were killed in the attack. Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Mohammad Arif was awarded death sentence by a trial court in October 2005 affirmed by Delhi High Court in September 2007.
How one beheading 50 years ago led France to end the death penalty
Roger Bontems, 36, was beheaded for being an accessory to the brutal murder of a nurse and a guard during a break-out attempt at a prison in eastern France. Seven minutes after he was decapitated in the courtyard of La Sante prison in Paris, his co-conspirator Claude Buffet -- a 39-year-old man convicted of a double murder that had sent shockwaves through France -- met a similar end.
Death penalty: SC refers to 5-judge bench case on framing guidelines on mitigating circumstances
"Let matter be placed before the CJI for orders in this regard," Justice S Ravindra Bhat said while pronouncing the verdict. A death sentence is irreversible and every opportunity should be given to the accused for consideration of mitigating circumstances so that the court concludes that capital punishment is not warranted, the bench had observed while reserving its verdict on August 17.
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