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Kukreja’s family to challenge Padalkar’s acquittal

Mumbai, India - September 20, 2022: Niddhi Kukreja, mother of Jhanvi Kukreja, 19, who was murdered on the intervening night of December 31 and January 1, 2021, while partying out with friends, at her home in Santacruz (W). (Photo Courtesy : Sachin Haralkar) (Photo Courtesy : Sachin Haralkar)

Published on Feb 01, 2026 04:50 am IST

Ayodhya sexual assault case: SP leader Moid Khan acquitted; employee convicted

The quantum of sentence against Raju Khan to be pronounced on Thursday (For representation)

Published on Jan 29, 2026 07:16 am IST

After 6 yrs, HC to start final hearing against acquittal of 22 accused in Sohrabuddin Shaikh encounter

After 6 yrs, HC to start final hearing against acquittal of 22 accused in Sohrabuddin Shaikh encounter

Published on Nov 21, 2025 04:28 am IST

HC directs ATS to serve notices to two Malegaon blast accused

HC directs ATS to serve notices to two Malegaon blast accused

Published on Nov 14, 2025 05:58 am IST

'Who killed our kids?', ask Nithari victims' families as Surendra Koli acquitted

During a spot check, HT found that the overgrown shrubs and creepers of the infamous D-5 bungalow had been removed, and now the crumbling walls are clearly visible. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 12, 2025 07:37 am IST

Supreme Court acquits Surendra Koli in final Nithari case

The judgment brings to a close nearly two decades of litigation in one of the most disturbing criminal cases. (PTI file photo)

Published on Nov 11, 2025 11:51 am IST

Sohrabuddin encounter case: After almost 7 years, CBI says won't challenge acquittal of 22 accused

Sohrabuddin encounter case: After almost 7 years, CBI says won't challenge acquittal of 22 accused

Published on Oct 08, 2025 07:11 pm IST

SC reserves verdict on Surendra Koli’s curative plea in Nithari killings case

SC reserves verdict on Surendra Koli’s curative plea in Nithari killings case

Published on Oct 07, 2025 01:46 pm IST

Panchkula: Court sets aside 2015 acquittal verdict in fake MBBS degree, loan scam case

Setting aside the 2015 acquittal, the court directed the trial court to rehear the matter and decide afresh. (HT Photo for representation)

Published on Oct 02, 2025 05:26 am IST

7/11 blasts: Kin, community members read out HC acquittal at grave of man who died awaiting justice

7/11 blasts: Kin, community members read out HC acquittal at grave of man who died awaiting justice

Updated on Oct 07, 2025 09:43 am IST

Saradha group owner Sudipta Sen, associate acquitted in 3 Ponzi scheme cases

Tuesday’s acquittal order was passed by the 11th judicial magistrate’s court at Bichar Bhawan. (Representational image)

Updated on Aug 19, 2025 08:22 pm IST

NIA unlikely to challenge 2008 Malegaon blasts case verdict

NIA unlikely to challenge 2008 Malegaon blasts case verdict

Published on Aug 01, 2025 05:56 am IST

Asaduddin Owaisi's first reaction to 2008 Malegaon blast case verdict

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi speaks to media.(ANI file)

Updated on Jul 31, 2025 01:02 pm IST

Nithari killings: Supreme Court upholds acquittals of both accused

The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the acquittal of Surendra Koli and Moninder Singh Pandher in 12 cases of murder linked to the Nithari killings. (Representative photo)

Published on Jul 31, 2025 05:40 am IST

Supreme Court dismisses appeals in Nithari killings, upholds Koli’s acquittal

Surendra Koli (right). (File Photo)

Published on Jul 30, 2025 07:13 pm IST

SC halves cost imposed on Narcotics Control Bureau by Calcutta HC

SC halves cost imposed on Narcotics Control Bureau by Calcutta HC

Updated on Oct 07, 2025 12:47 am IST

Acquittal can only be reversed if evidence is overwhelming: SC

The bench underlined that appellate interference is unwarranted if the findings of the courts below are reasonably possible and supported by the evidence. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jun 21, 2025 01:03 am IST

Mohali court acquits BKI chief Hawara in arms case

Jagtar Singh Hawara

Published on May 20, 2025 10:20 am IST

Chandigarh: Rape case falls apart after 25 years as victim fails to identify accused

Arrested in 2022, Mukesh finally faced trial — but gaps in evidence, prosecution’s failure to establish her age at the time of crime and the victim turning hostile, after failure to identify him, ultimately led to his acquittal. (Getty Images/Purestock)

Published on May 15, 2025 09:44 am IST

Court sets aside acquittal, convicts man in illegal arms case

Court sets aside acquittal, convicts man in illegal arms case

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 03:20 pm IST

Presumption of innocence in favour of accused if acquitted by trial court: SC

Presumption of innocence in favour of accused if acquitted by trial court: SC

Updated on Oct 06, 2025 02:50 pm IST

SC upholds acquittals in TADA case citing lapses in recording of confessions

The Supreme Court said the trial court judgment had no error. (ANI)

Published on Mar 21, 2025 09:24 am IST

Delhi HC admits appeal against order acquitting man in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

Delhi high court. (HT Archive)

Published on Mar 11, 2025 06:02 am IST

SC strengthens legal protection in appeal cases

SC underscored that an acquitted accused stands on a higher pedestal than an accused facing trial, who is presumed to be innocent until he is proven guilty. (ANI PHOTO)

Published on Mar 01, 2025 05:24 am IST

Man acquitted in 26/11 terror attack petitions HC for certificate to drive an auto

The move is to prevent a repeat of a terrorist act like 26/11. (HT File Photo)

Published on Feb 28, 2025 08:34 am IST

Delhi court acquits Army official accused of rape on pretext of marriage

The court determined that the woman's testimony was unreliable and that the prosecution had not shown evidence that could be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.(HT photo)

Published on Feb 27, 2025 08:03 am IST

Supreme Court acquits murder accused after 21-year legal battle

Md Bani Alam Mazid was arrested in August 2003 following allegations of kidnapping and murder of a minor girl, who was 16 years old. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 25, 2025 04:45 am IST

Court acquits alleged Chhota Rajan Gang member in 1991 attempt to murder case

Court acquits alleged Chhota Rajan Gang member in 1991 attempt to murder case

Published on Feb 09, 2025 05:42 am IST

Manish Sisodia gets bail: Congress, DMK react to SC verdict; family rejoice

New Delhi: Former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia reaches his residence from Tihar Jail to meet his ailing wife after permission from a city court, in New Delhi, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. (PTI)

Published on Aug 09, 2024 01:01 pm IST

HC acquits Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh of murder

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. (HT PHOTO)

Published on May 28, 2024 12:27 pm IST

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