2002 Godhra riots

Bilkis Bano Case: Gujarat Govt Moves SC Seeking Removal Of 'Adverse Comments'

The state government's petition, filed on Tuesday, demands the removal of adverse comments directed at its conduct concerning the premature release of 11 convicts involved in the Bilkis Bano case. These remarks, it contends, have unfairly tainted its reputation.

 

Feb 14, 2024, 00:12 AM IST

BBC documentary row: 24 Students Detained At Delhi University Ahead Of Planned Screening

The action comes days after a similar ruckus at Jawaharlal Nehru University and Jamia Millia Islamia over the documentary's screening.

Jan 27, 2023, 18:04 PM IST

Godhra riot rape victim Bilkis Bano challenges early release of convicts in Supreme Court

A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Mumbai on January 21, 2008, sentenced the eleven accused to life imprisonment on the charge of gang rape and murder of seven members of Bilkis Bano's family.

Nov 30, 2022, 14:08 PM IST

Ruckus over the release of the convicts of Bilkis... see what Owaisi said

Ruckus over the release of the convicts of Bilkis... see what Owaisi said. BJP | Asaduddin Owaisi AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said that the BJP's policy is to stand with the rapists... be it in Gujarat or Kathua... where the caste of some people can secure their release from jail irrespective of the heinous nature of their crime...

Sep 11, 2022, 13:42 PM IST

Bilkis Bano case: SC asks Gujarat govt to present record of proceedings, remission order within 2 weeks

A bench of Justices Ajay Rastogi and BV Nagarathna granted two weeks to the Gujarat government to produce all relevant records in the case. The bench also issued notice to the Gujarat government and convicts on a plea filed by TMC MP Mahua Moitra against the release of the convicts. 

Sep 09, 2022, 17:42 PM IST

2002 Gujarat riots: Justice Nanavati-Mehta Commission gives clean chit to Narendra Modi, says 'clashes were not organised'

The first part of the Justice Nanavati-Mehta Commission report was earlier tabled in the Assembly on September 25, 2009.

Dec 11, 2019, 12:31 PM IST

People got to know PM Narendra Modi after Godhra incident: Tejashwi Yadav

The RJD leader made these remarks while addressing a rally in Gurugram.

Feb 02, 2019, 20:55 PM IST

Gujarat High Court acquits BJP's Maya Kodnani, upholds Bajrang Dal leader Babu Bajrangi's conviction in 2002 Gujarat Naroda Patiya riot case

The High Court ruled that Kodnani had been cleared of all charges in the Naroda Patiya riots case along with Ganpat Chhara and Haresh Chhara.

Apr 20, 2018, 12:06 PM IST

Gujarat govt will not pay for shrines' restoration damaged in 2002 Godhra riots, rules SC

In a relief to the Gujarat government, the Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside the High Court order asking the state government to restore the religious structures damaged during the 2002 post-Godhra riots.

Aug 29, 2017, 11:40 AM IST

Gujarat riots accused to be extradited from UK today – Know about Samir Vinubhai Patel

The extradition of Samir Vinubhai Patel from the United Kingdom is the first such case after the signing of the treaty between India and UK in 1992. 

Oct 18, 2016, 04:22 AM IST