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Business Recorder
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Arrest warrants for KP CM suspended
ISLAMABAD: A local court on Tuesday suspended the arrest warrants of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur after he surrendered before it in an illegal weapons and liquor case. Judicial Magistrate Mubashir Hussain Chishti suspended the arrest warrant of Gandapur after he appeared before it. The court also cancelled the notice issued to Gandapur surety. At the start of the hearing, Gandapur's counsel Raja Zahoorul Hassan told the court that today his client will not record his statement under Section 342 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). He requested the court to first hear the acquittal application of his client as a judicial order regarding this already, he said. Judge responded, alright, let us start the argument on the acquittal application, I am listening. The defence counsel requested additional time, stating, I cannot present arguments today. I need at least five hours for proper defence. The judge replied, 'You have five hours, please proceed.' 'If I am to argue for five hour, I need five days for preparation,' the defence lawyer said. He further said that the court should prove us the amended questionnaire under Section 342 so that both the defence arguments and the statement could be submitted together. The judge assured him that you will receive the questionnaire by 3:00 pm. During the hearing, Gandapur explained his absence from the previous hearing held on July 21, citing his role as a voter in the Senate elections alongside his responsibilities as chief minister. The judge said that we had given you the option to record his statement online. Gandapur told the court that he had attempted to join hearing online but there was an internet issue in the court. The court granted Gandapur to leave and adjourned hearing. The court adjourned hearing of the case till July 31. Talking to the reporters after the hearing, the chief minister said that we are not afraid of such fake cases. Our spirits will not be dampened by disqualifications or arrests, he added. He said that the case filed against him was entirely fabricated. When this case was registered, I was not even present at the scene, and the vehicle in question did not belong to me, he said. Reaffirming his commitment to leading the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) movement in the province, the chief minister announced a major public mobilisation campaign. I will lead the movement in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and on August 5, people from every district and constituency will come out, he said. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Hindustan Times
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Allahabad HC relief for UPCC chief in violation of 144 CrPC order case
The Allahabad high court has stayed further proceedings of a case against former MLA Ajai Rai involving violation of a 2017 restraint order under section 144 of the CrPC. Justice Sameer Jain passed the order in a petition filed by Ajay Rai challenging summons issued against him as well as the charge sheet filed by the police. The Allahabad HC in its order dated July 28 fixed August 5 as the next date of hearing in the case. (For Representation) The court in its order dated July 28, after hearing parties concerned, fixed August 5 as the next date of hearing and observed, 'In the meantime, further proceedings pending against the applicant in the aforesaid case crime, shall remain stayed.' Rai, who is currently UP Congress chief, in his petition had sought quashing of summoning order dated September 9, 2019 and the charge sheet dated November 7, 2017, as well as the entire proceedings of case no. 2436 of 2019, (State Vs Surendra Patel and others) arising out of case crime no. 193 of 2017, under section 188 (disobedience to an order lawfully promulgated by a public servant) of Indian Penal Code lodged at Kotwali police station of Varanasi. As per the petitioner's counsel, charge sheet was filed against Rai under section 188 IPC but cognizance was taken by the court concerned on the charge sheet submitted for offence under section 188 CrPC. Therefore, the cognizance order passed by the court concerned was bad in the eyes of law and was liable to be quashed.
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Time of India
HC asks NIA to file chargesheet in Jiribam case within 30 days
Imphal: Manipur high court directed the NIA to file within one month the charge sheet in the killing of three women and three children in Jiribam in Nov last year. A division bench comprising Chief Justice K Somasekhar and Justice Ahanthem Bimol Singh gave the direction while hearing a PIL on Thursday. "Subsequent to recording of the FIR, law was set into motion but till today, no specific report has been submitted for filing of charge sheet against culprits/accused," the HC said. It noted that the counsel for the Centre has informed "that investigation has been carried out by the investigating agency and even it is in the process of completion of the investigation and filing of charge sheet against the culprits/accused." The Centre's counsel placed before the court two sets of sealed covered envelopes, containing a detailed progress report on the investigation, the order noted, "The two sealed covered envelopes said to contain the detailed progress report are taken on record. " "Keeping in view the status in this matter, one month's time is granted for submitting the detailed report in terms of charge sheet under Section 173 of CrPC and corresponding provision of BNSS Act, 2023," the HC said. "It is made clear that if there is no progress made, the matter would be viewed seriously," it added. PTI
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Time of India
Man gets 10-yr RI for sexual assault bid on minor
Kanpur: Special judge Kanpur Nagar Amit Verma on Tuesday convicted one Tulai Ram for attempt to physically assault a minor and speech-impaired girl, punishing him with 10 years rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 20,000. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The presiding judge also sentenced him for ten years rigorous imprisonment and fine of Rs 10,000, punishing him under SC/ST Act. The judicial officials ordered to pay Rs 15,000 from the fine amount to the girl for her rehabilitation and compensation. Citing the provisions of section 357 A of CrPC, the judge recommended to District Legal Services Authority to provide her a sum of Rs 2 lakh as damages. According to additional district government counsel Sushil Kumar Verma, a report was lodged by the girl's father on July 9, 2016 at Gwaltoli police station. In his complaint, he stated that his wife had gone to collect fodder for cows from the field of one Manoj. Around 6.30pm, his 12-year-old daughter also left to be with her mother. As soon as she reached near the field, Tulai dragged her and attempted to physically exploit her. The girl raised an alarm. Hearing her shrieks, the girl's father reached there and caught Tulai. As the girl's father and others were taking Tulai to police, he managed his escape. Special prosecutor Pocso stated since the girl was speech-impaired she could not tell anything about the incident. In compliance of court order the district probation officer provided a support person – Vandana Singh Solanki who helped the girl to get record her statement through gestures. She narrated entire story through gestures and identified the accused in the open court. The court observed that the girl was healthy and a competent witness. The prosecution proved its case successfully hence accused was being punished.
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
High court stays further proceedings against Ajai Rai
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High court has stayed further proceedings of a case against UP Pradesh Congress Committe chief and former MLA Ajai Rai involving violation of a 2017 prohibitory order under section 144 of criminal procedure code (CrPC). Justice Sameer Jain passed the order in a petition filed by Ajay Rai challenging summons issued against him as well as charge sheet filed by police. In his petition, Rai sought quashing of the summoning order dated Sep 9, 2019 and charge sheet dated Nov7, 2017 as well as entire proceedings of case no. 2436 of 2019, (state Vs. Surendra Patel and others) arising out of case crime no- 193 of 2017 under section 188 (Disobedience to an order lawfully promulgated by a public servant) of Indian Penal Code (IPC) lodged at police station- Kotwali police station of Varanasi. As per the petitioner's counsel, charge sheet was filed against Rai under section 188 IPC but cognizance was taken by court concerned on the charge sheet submitted for section - 188 of criminal procedure code (CrPC), therefore, cognizance order passed by the court concerned was bad in the eyes of law and was liable to be quashed. On the other hand, additional advocate general, representing state govt, Manish Goyal, submitted that although prima facie, cognizance order appeared to be bad, the entire proceeding could not be quashed. The court in its order dated Jul 28, after hearing parties concerned, fixed Aug 5 as next date of hearing and said, "Meanwhile, further proceedings pending against the applicant in the aforesaid case crime, remain stayed."
