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'If even one allegation was proved...': Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh reacts

Former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh arrives to appear in rouse avenue court for the women sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers, in New Delhi, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. Delhi court acquits ex-BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers.

Updated 4 days ago

Why Alex Murdaugh may fare better in murder retrial, what attorneys revealed

Disbarred attorney Alex Murdaugh arrives in court in Beaufort, SC.

Published 85 days ago

PMLA court accepts ED closure report in case linked to alleged ₹10-cr corporate fraud

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Published 103 days ago

Jhanvi Kukreja murder: Victim’s mother moves HC against 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)

Updated 130 days ago

2017 actress assault case: Kerala HC notice to actor Dileep, others on govt appeal

2017 actress assault case: Kerala HC notice to actor Dileep, others on govt appeal

Published 150 days ago

Delhi excise policy case: BJP says acquittal not proof of innocence

Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia at a press conference after the judgment. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)

Updated 160 days ago

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 187 days ago

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 190 days ago

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 259 days ago

HC directs ATS to serve notices to two Malegaon blast accused

HC directs ATS to serve notices to two Malegaon blast accused

Published 266 days ago

'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 268 days ago

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 269 days ago

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 303 days ago

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 304 days ago

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 309 days ago

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 353 days ago

NIA unlikely to challenge 2008 Malegaon blasts case verdict

NIA unlikely to challenge 2008 Malegaon blasts case verdict

Published 371 days ago

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

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi speaks to media.

Updated 372 days ago

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 372 days ago

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

Surendra Koli (right). (File Photo)

Published 373 days ago

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 412 days ago

Mohali court acquits BKI chief Hawara in arms case

Jagtar Singh Hawara

Published 444 days ago

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 449 days ago

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 504 days ago

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

Delhi high court. (HT Archive)

Published 514 days ago

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 524 days ago

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 525 days ago

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.

Published 526 days ago

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 528 days ago

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 544 days ago

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