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Bomb threats trigger evacuation at district courts in Shimla, Kullu and Nahan; probe launched
India | Jul 09, 2025, 04:56 PM ISTThe threat prompted an immediate evacuation and heightened security to ensure the safety of the public and court staff, the police said. So far, no explosives or suspicious materials have been discovered during the inspection, they added.
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Hong Kong sentences 12 to prison for storming legislature during 2019 pro-democracy protests
World | Mar 16, 2024, 12:34 PM ISTThose sentenced include Gregory Wong, 45, for six years, along with political activists Ventus Lau and Owen Chow. District court Judge Li Chi-ho, who handed the sentences, said the incident was a "serious blow" to the rule of law when protesters vandalised the city legislature.
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US: Hindu American group welcomes Varanasi court's decision allowing puja in Gyanvapi complex
World | Feb 02, 2024, 05:00 PM ISTThe Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America termed Varanasi district court's decision to allow prayers in Gyanvapi complex as "historic". It said the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) report revealed undeniable evidence of the demolition of a Hindu temple.
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Jaya Prada in TROUBLE as non-bailable warrant issued against her | Everything about case here
Entertainment | Nov 10, 2023, 12:15 PM ISTA case was registered against Jaya Prada at the Swar police station here during the 2019 election campaign. Now, a court in the Uttar Pradesh district has asked Jaya to appear before it on November 17.
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District courts are not 'secondary', they are core of judicial system: SC Judge Justice Abhay S Oka
India | Oct 06, 2022, 12:15 PM ISTSupreme Court judge justice Abhay S Oka hailed the role of courts at the district and taluka level as they provide justice to the common people.
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Gyanvapi case: Shivling inside mosque desecrated by Muslims, claims lawyer Vishnu Jain
India | May 26, 2022, 05:13 PM ISTGyanvapi Mosque, adjacent to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, is currently facing a legal battle.
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Gyanvapi case: Varanasi court to commence hearing on May 26, to decide maintainability issue first
India | May 24, 2022, 03:52 PM ISTThe survey of the entire Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi was ordered by a local court on a plea by a group of women seeking permission for daily prayers before the idols on the mosque's outer walls.
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Gyanvapi Masjid case: Varanasi court reserves order for tomorrow on maintainability of suit
India | May 23, 2022, 05:15 PM IST'Shivling' was found in the wuzu pond of Gyanvapi by the petitioners, after a videography survey of the Gyanvapi Masjid was conducted.
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COVID-19: Delhi HC, district courts' functioning restricted till May 23
India | May 16, 2020, 05:57 PM ISTThe Delhi High Court on Saturday decided to restrict its and district courts' functioning to urgent matters only till May 23, in view of the prevalent situation of COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19: HC restricts its, district courts functioning till May 3
India | Apr 15, 2020, 04:31 PM ISTThe Delhi High Court on Wednesday decided to restrict its and district courts' functioning to urgent matters only till May 3, in view of the lockdown announced by the central government in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.
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Accused in rape-murder case beaten up by lawyers outside court
India | Dec 07, 2019, 09:06 PM ISTThe police finally extricated him from the melee, and took him inside. Vijayvargiya did not receive any serious injury in the incident. The police produced him before Additional Sessions Judge Sonali Patel who remanded him in judicial custody.
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Man given 10-year rigorous imprisonment for raping minor in Kolkata
Crime | Dec 06, 2019, 11:30 PM ISTAfter completion of investigation, a charge sheet was submitted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act before the special second court of Additional District Judge, Alipore.
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Man gets 10 years in jail for sodomising minor
Crime | Dec 06, 2019, 10:42 AM ISTIn an order issued on Thursday, district judge S S Gulhane stated that Rajesh Shingada was guilty under relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and Indian Penal Code.
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High alert at Kanpur district and session court over bomb threat
India | Oct 23, 2018, 09:29 PM IST"The district and session judge received an inland postal letter on Tuesday containing bomb threat to make serial blasts at civil courts and kill judges," Superintendent of Police (East) Raj Kumar said.
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Haryana: Armed men open fire outside district court in Rohtak courts complex
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Firing outside district court in Rohtak, Haryana
News | Mar 28, 2017, 01:15 PM IST