Bilkis Bano

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

'I am shocked that...': Sharad Pawar slams PM Modi over release of Bilkis Bano convicts

11 men convicted in the 2002 case of Bilkis Bano's gang-rape during the Gujarat riots walked out free from the Godhra sub-jail last month after the Gujarat government allowed their release under its remission policy.

Sep 11, 2022, 07:57 AM IST

I am ashamed: Shabana Azmi bursts into tears over release of Bilkis Bano gang rape convicts

She even said that release of the culprits of a such heinous crime and then welcoming them with flowers is very 'shameful.'

Sep 01, 2022, 21:44 PM IST

Bilkis Bano gangrape case: Will Supreme Court overturn release of 11 convicts? Hearing today

The Gujarat government recently released all 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case on Independence Day under an outdated remission policy, which turned into a huge political controversy

Aug 25, 2022, 07:08 AM IST

Bilkis Bano gangrape: Javed Akhtar reacts strongly to release of 11 convicts, says 'something seriously going wrong'

On August 15, all the 11 convicts sentenced to life imprisonment in the 2002 case of Bilkis Bano's gang rape and murder of her seven family members during the communal riots walked out of the Godhra sub-jail.

Aug 21, 2022, 11:24 AM IST

'Part of pattern': US panel for religious freedom SLAMS release of Bilkis Bano case convicts

USCIRF Vice Chair Abraham Cooper said the panel, "strongly condemns the early and unjustified release of 11 men sentenced to life in prison for raping a pregnant Muslim woman."

Aug 20, 2022, 07:19 AM IST

'Country seeing difference between PM Modi's words and deeds': Rahul Gandhi on release of Bilkis Bano rape case convicts

The former Congress chief was apparently referring to the prime minister's Independence Day speech on August 15, where he had asked Indians to take a pledge not to do anything that lowers the dignity of women.

Aug 17, 2022, 12:08 PM IST

Bilkis Bano gang rape case: All 11 life imprisonment convicts released under Gujarat remission policy

Bilkis Bano was gang raped and seven members of her family were killed in Gujarat in 2002. The accused in the case were arrested in 2004.

Aug 16, 2022, 06:50 AM IST

'Wonder Woman' Gal Gadot hails Shaheen Bagh activist Bilkis Bano, calls her 'personal wonder woman'

The list consisted of her family members, friends, women she 'hopes to meet in future' which also included a picture of Bilkis Bano participating in the anti-CAA protests.

Jan 01, 2021, 12:14 PM IST

Kangana Ranaut and Diljit Dosanjh's heated war of words over farmers' protest divides Twitterati!

Kangana Ranaut and Punjabi heartthrob Diljit Dosanjh got into a heated war of words on Twitter and got fans divided. 

Dec 03, 2020, 20:34 PM IST

Kangana Ranaut fumes at Diljit Dosanjh, calls him 'Karan Johar Ke Paltu' in row over elderly Sikh woman in farmers protest

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has again courted controversy over her statement on an elderly woman in farmer's protest. The fiery actress had tweeted, wrongly identifying the Sikh woman as Bilkis Bano aka famous Dadi of Shaheen Bagh protest. After this fiasco, many slammed her for her wrong tweet. 

Dec 03, 2020, 15:06 PM IST

Farmers Protest: Kangana Ranaut gets into legal trouble over tweet on Shaheen Bagh's Bilkis Dadi

A Punjab-based lawyer has sent a legal notice to Kangana Ranaut for allegedly misidentifying an old woman at the farmers' protest in Delhi as Bilkis Bano, famously known as Shaheen Bagh's Dadi.

Dec 02, 2020, 12:56 PM IST

Bilkis Bano gang-rape case: Why have convicts been re-employed, SC raps Gujarat government

The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday questioned the Gujarat government over re-employment of cops and doctors convicted of tampering evidence in the 2002 Bilkis Bano gangrape case. Seeking answers, the top court also asked what actions have been taken by the state against the convicted persons – five policemen and two doctors. 

Oct 24, 2017, 07:47 AM IST

Has action been taken against cops convicted in Bilkis Bano gangrape case, asks SC

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Gujarat government whether any departmental action has been taken against the police officers who were convicted in the Bilkis Bano gangrape case.

Oct 23, 2017, 12:16 PM IST

Supreme Court refuses to stay conviction of IPS officer in Bilkis Bano case

A special court had on 21 January, 2008 convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment 11 men for raping Bilkis and murdering seven of her family members.

May 30, 2017, 12:37 PM IST

Ensure no parole for convicts: Bilkis Bano

Gujarat gang-rape survivor Bilkis Bano on Monday said that after 15 years of indescribable struggle she is preparing for a new beginning after last week`s court ruling, and urged that the 11 men convicted by the court should not be granted parole.

May 08, 2017, 16:07 PM IST

Bombay High Court seeks details of Bilkis Bano gangrape convicts from CBI

The Bombay High Court today asked the CBI to submit details of all the convicts in the 2002 Bilkis Bano gangrape case.

Mar 17, 2017, 17:37 PM IST