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Topic: MCOCA

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.

Former AAP MLA Naresh Balyan denied bail in MCOCA case

All accused persons were arrested in the case related to an organised crime syndicate allegedly run by gangster Kapil Sangwan alias Nandu.

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.

Mumbai Crime Branch arrests fifth suspect form Rajasthan in Salman Khan house firing case

Mohammad Chaudhary was held for allegedly facilitating financial assistance & reconnaissance for assailants. A lookout for Anmol Bishnoi, kin of Lawrence Bishnoi, has been issued.

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.

On Camera

Piyush Pandey brought the language of small towns into ad agency corridors: Prasoon Joshi

Piyush was about celebration—of life, of people, of stories. He believed that what we create can shape popular culture, can make people feel proud of who they are.

US sanctions Rosneft & Lukoil: What we know of 2 oil giants that produce half of Russia’s crude

Rosneft, the Russian state-owned oil behemoth, has large interests in India. Reliance has a contract to purchase 500,000 barrels of crude per day from the firm.

From battle of wits and daring air strikes to artillery fury, new details emerge of Operation Sindoor

Fresh details of operation conducted by IAF, Army have come out in gazette notification giving citations of those who were awarded Vir Chakra for their bravery.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.