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NEW DELHI: Unlawful occupation and encroachment of govt land and public premises would attract heavy fine as well as jail — proposes the second edition of the Jan Vishwas Bill that seeks to curb this menace by linking penalty to value of land, in addition to six months prison.The bill — introduced in Lok Sabha…
Rajpal Yadav says he feels like he has been given a new life—almost as if he’s a child again. The past few weeks have been especially challenging for the actor, who was briefly sent to prison in an old cheque-bounce case. The situation triggered widespread support from the film industry, along with efforts from the…
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan gives a press conference at his home, in Lahore, Pakistan, on May 18, 2023. (AP Photo) Former Pakistan Prime Minister and ex-cricketer Imran Khan has alleged that his wife Bushra Bibi is facing “inhumane treatment” in prison and claimed that authorities are using her to “blackmail” him.The remarks came…
Sharjeel Imam has been granted interim bail for 10 days to attend his brother’s wedding and visit his ailing mother NEW DELHI: Sharjeel Imam, an accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case, walked out of jail after nearly six years after security interim bail from a local court to attend his brother’s wedding and to…
KALYAN: Khadakpada police in Kalyan have arrested three persons for allegedly bursting firecrackers outside Adharwadi jail to celebrate the birthday of a purported goon who has been lodged in the prison. One of the accused is absconding, police officials said.Police sources said Rohit Jagdale, Kshitij Bhagat, Akash Khadse and another person set off firecrackers to…
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday made it clear that Rajpal Yadav would not be taken into custody, even as it vacated an earlier interim order that had suspended his sentence in a cheque bounce case.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma made the observation while refusing to pass directions on a plea filed by the complainant, who…
Actor John Alford, convicted of sexually assaulting two teenagers, has died in prison at 54. He was serving time at HMP Bure in Norfolk, England, after being found guilty in January of supplying alcohol and exploiting the girls. Alford maintained his innocence until his death. This follows a 1999 conviction for drug offenses. Trigger warning:…
Rajinikanth’s ‘Kochadaiiyaan’ producer faces a six-month jail term if unpaid dues aren’t settled by April 20. The Madras High Court issued this stern warning in a cheque bounce case. A significant portion of the Rs 5 crore owed remains outstanding, with strict payment deadlines set for March 20 and April 20. The Madras High Court…
NEW DELHI: Activist and engineer Sonam Wangchuk was released from Jodhpur Central Jail on Saturday after spending nearly six months in detention, with his wife Geetanjali J Angmo describing the moment as the end of a long and exhausting ordeal for their family.In a message posted on X shortly after his release, Angmo wrote about…
Declyn Lauper, son of Cyndi Lauper, has pleaded guilty to a 2024 gun charge, avoiding jail time. He agreed to probation, remaining arrest-free for a year, and substance abuse treatment. If terms are met, his charge could be reduced to criminal possession of a firearm, a significant reduction from the potential seven-year sentence. Declyn “Dex”…
