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Topic: MCOCA

Terror trials stuck in time: German bakery to Mumbai train blasts, an endless crawl through courts

Starting from the 1996 Lajpat Nagar blasts to the 2011 Delhi high court blast, terror cases are often just languishing in the judicial maze.

2008 Malegaon blast case: Pragya Thakur, 6 others acquitted as court gives them ‘benefit of doubt’

Prosecution proved that a blast occurred in Malegaon, but failed to prove that the bomb was placed in that motorcycle, says judge.

Trials in 288 gang-related cases pending, Delhi Police tells SC; proposes special courts within jails

In affidavit, Delhi Police proposes setting up dedicated court complexes within jail premises to specifically handle trials related to organised crime and gang-related offences.

Baba Siddique chargesheet: Bishnoi gang wanted to cement hold over Mumbai, earlier murder bid failed

Filed in special MCOCA court, chargesheet runs into 4,590 pages and names 26 accused. Statements of over 180 witnesses were recorded in connection with probe into Baba Siddique murder.

What’s MCOCA, stringent law invoked twice against Lawrence Bishnoi, and how courts have interpreted it

Both Delhi & Mumbai police have invoked MCOCA against Lawrence Bishnoi in separate cases. ThePrint explains various provisions of stringent law and how courts have interpreted it.

New criminal laws set to be enforced soon, a look at key changes that have sparked controversy

Senior advocate Indira Jaising joins list of jurists seeking deferment of implementation of new laws, scheduled for 1 July. Experts worried about lack of procedural safeguards, misuse.

Accused ‘dependent on proceeds of organised crime’ — court order in Soumya Vishwanathan case

Confession of one of the accused, mentioned in the order, recounts how they visited crime spot & AIIMS trauma centre afterwards to gauge situation, and other criminal activities.

‘Teri baat koi ladki bhi nahi sunti’ — Investigating officer recalls ‘taunt’ that cost Soumya her life

Absence of CCTV cameras was major hurdle in Soumya Vishwanathan murder investigation. Police started by questioning gang members and other criminals in areas near crime scene.

‘Not in favour of death penalty’ — Soumya Vishwanathan’s mother wants convicts to suffer for life

Family has suffered ever since death of her daughter, she says. Court to hear arguments on quantum of sentence on 26 October.

Delhi court convicts 4 for 2008 murder of journalist Soumya Vishwanathan, all 5 under MCOCA

The fifth accused, Ajay Sethi, was convicted for offence of receiving stolen property. Soumya’s mother says verdict will act as deterrent for looters.

On Camera

Controversial dog-walker IAS Sanjeev Khirwar is back in Delhi. What happened to his wife?

In 2022, athletes claimed they were asked to wind up training early at Thyagraj Stadium so that the IAS couple could walk their dog. Then came the memes and public outrage.

IndiGo profit plunges 78% as Dec meltdown with 3k flight cancellations takes a toll

Net income for InterGlobe Aviation Ltd slipped 78 percent to Rs 5.5 billion for the three months ended Dec 31 compared with the year-ago period.

Rafale saga: 25 yrs of detours, deadlocks & political hesitation. Now IAF getting what it always wanted

Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance. 

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.