On August 21, Advocate Ujjwal Nikam announced his appointment as Special Prosecutor in the Badlapur school case, following a verbal communication from Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Nikam confirmed his acceptance of the role, citing the case's gravity and seriousness. He noted that while he has yet to receive an official government notification, he is optimistic about the timely filing of the charge sheet by the investigating agency. Nikam emphasized his role will commence once the charge sheet is complete. He acknowledged public frustration, highlighted by a 10-hour rail blockade, and stressed the importance of ensuring the accused receives a fair defense. Nikam expressed confidence in the prompt completion of the charge sheet and the trial within the stipulated time.
21 August,2024 05:38 PM IST
The intervener in Pune car accident case Advocate Asim Saraode on May 22 while giving update on the case said the bail of the accused minor’s father have been rejected and court have sent him in judicial custody till May 24. He further claimed that Police have been pressurized by someone in the case and FIR has been manipulated. He said, “On behalf of the intervener, we have argued against granting bail to the father of the accused. The court has rejected the basis on which he was asking for bail and granted him judicial custody till May 24... He tried to present an argument that he had sent a driver with his accused son. Then why was the driver not driving the car and the person with no licence was driving the car..." Watch video for more.
23 May,2024 10:24 AM IST
Representing the Hindu side in the Gyanvapi case, Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain stated on Thursday that an out-of-court settlement in the Gyanvapi Mosque issue is not legally possible under the CPC. This statement was made after Jitendra Singh Bisen, the international president of the Vishwa Vedic Sanatan Sangh, wrote a letter to Anjuman Intejamia proposing an out-of-court settlement in the Gyanvapi case. "It has no legal value. Order 23 of the CPC clearly states that until all parties agree, no compromise can be made. And in matters related to the country and society, where a representative suit is filed involving the entire society, even if one person or party wants to settle alone, they cannot. So this initiative for an out-of-court settlement is not possible under the CPC, as it is not legally possible,” he said.
17 August,2023 05:57 PM IST | Mumbai
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is carrying out a scientific survey in the Gyanvapi complex. Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, representing the Hindu side in Gyanvapi Mosque case, on August 06, informed that he pointed out a hollow sound beneath the central dome which is now under scrutiny. "Yesterday, a detailed study of the western wall was done. The grass in the area from the western wall to barricading was removed. The 'tahkhana' was cleaned and exhaust is being installed. I pointed out a hollow sound beneath the central dome, it is being investigated. An area beside the central dome, which is covered artificially, was also pointed out. So, investigations are going on. This is a long investigation and it continues gradually," he said while speaking to ANI.
06 August,2023 12:50 PM IST
A criminal lawyer launches a production house, releases her first single and rocks YouTube with a reprise to chase a dream she has held close since she was nine. The criminal defence lawyer released her first original single, Lihaaz, last June. The video was the result of months of prep, starting in the COVID-induced country-wide lockdown. By then, Singh, 35, had a successful practice at the Bombay High Court, representing clients pro bono and even holding lectures for law enforcement agencies on cybercrime investigation. #SnehaSingh
27 March,2023 04:12 PM IST
In his just-released memoir, Sidhartha Mallya, who is now an actor and mental health advocate, discusses his struggle with depression and OCD. Once a regular face on Mumbai’s party circuit, Sidhartha now prefers the quiet life. He wakes up before dawn, meditates, heads out for a walk, often with his dog, and then hits the gym, before going for acting class. He hasn’t sipped alcohol in three years—the irony that he belongs to a family that has been one of the biggest producers of alcohol in the world. The lifestyle change, however, was spurred by his mental health journey. Sidhartha suffered from depression in 2016 and was later diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), a condition he realised he had been living with all along.
26 September,2021 12:00 AM IST | MumbaiAdvocates attack gang of rapists and murderers. Video courtesy: NDTV
28 June,2012 01:09 PM IST
What are the charges against AIB team and Bollywood stars -- Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor, Karan Johar, Deepika Padukone -- due to their involvement in the 'AIB Knockout' video. Find out here.
13 February,2015 07:21 PM IST
Dubbing the Vyapam Scam as the 'biggest cover up story', senior advocate Vivek Tankha on Monday said that he would move the Supreme Court over death of the 42 accused and witnesses in the case.
29 June,2015 11:52 AM ISTUnion Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's Lawyer Manik Dogra on Tuesday said that all allegations made by the Aam Aadmi Party are baseless and malicious and aimed at tarnishing the reputation of Jaitley.
22 December,2015 05:49 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
