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Once vocal on ‘saffron terror’, Congress big guns evasive after 2008 Malegaon blast verdict

Congress Rajya Sabha MP Digvijaya Singh told reporters following the verdict, 'There are no Hindu terrorists. Hatred gives birth to terrorism, not Hinduism, Islam or any other religion.'

How a procedural lapse led to acquittal of Haryana doctor-couple in a 19-yr-old PNDT Act case

HC says complaint against the couple was not instituted by a competent authority as required by Pre-Conception & Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act.

‘You Kashmiris are like this’—Rafik’s wrongful arrest for rape, murder in Mumbai cost him 7 yrs

One night, 'The Kashmir Files' was screened in Arthur Road jail. Rafik was riveted. An inmate suddenly turned on him. “You Kashmiris are like this,” he shouted.

Sirsa MLA Gopal Kanda acquitted of charges in 2012 suicide of air hostess Geetika Sharma

Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Tuesday cleared the former Haryana minister who had been accused of harassment in Sharma’s suicide note.

No nail samples of value, no photo — MP HC order acquitting death row convict of rape, murder

35-yr-old accused had been awarded death penalty by a special sessions court in 2018 case. Madhya Pradesh HC acquitted him 'by giving him the benefit of doubt'.

‘Suspicious prosecution plot’: Court order acquitting Union MoS Baghel in Sec 144 violation case

Pointing to inconsistencies in witnesses’ statements, all the witnesses being police personnel & lack of video evidence, Agra court acquits SP Singh Baghel in 7-year-old case.

Swiss prosecutors appeal acquittal of ex-FIFA president Blatte, former UEFA chief Platini

Switzerland's Federal Criminal Court had cleared the two in July after a seven-year investigation in which both were booted out of the sport.

‘Tutored witnesses, lack of proof’: Why Kerala HC acquitted 13 RSS men in CPI(M) worker’s murder

On 12 July, HC overturned 2016 trial court conviction of RSS workers in 2008 hacking death of CPI(M) worker Vishnu, said prosecution ‘miserably failed’ to prove case.

‘False evidence, tainted cops’: Why 15 HC verdicts freed 30 death row convicts last year

6 different HCs pulled up investigators for ‘manufactured’ FIRs & coached witnesses, prosecutor for hiding evidence, and lower court for using 'vaishi darinda' in judgment.

Ghaziabad milkman, charged for adulteration in 1979, gets acquitted 40 years later

The Supreme Court set aside a June 1987 verdict of the magistrate court holding Ghaziabad resident Vijendra guilty that sentenced him to 6 months in jail term and fined him Rs 1,000.

On Camera

Aamir Khan and Salman Khan are still dodging and deflecting the age question, 20 yrs later

On the first episode of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were confronted with another hypocrisy: age gaps. And they didn't come out looking good.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.