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Nirbhaya case: Supreme Court to hear curative plea January 14

The curative petition is considered and decided by a bench comprising the judges who had decided the case and two other judges.

12 Jan 2020 2:17 AM

What the nation feels now is not so much bloodletting as the anxiety to come up with a clear warning to all those who rape, harass, persecute or intimidate women that they might face the death penalty. (Photo: PTI)

Why the Nirbhaya case rapists must be hanged

When the rapist-murderers hang, it might seem like an atavistic trait of hanging becoming a public spectacle as in the Middle Ages.

09 Jan 2020 12:42 AM

Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

A win for all ‘Nirbhayas’ of country

“Justice finally delivered,” said Nirbhaya’s mother after the court pronounced the order to award death penalty to the four accused.

08 Jan 2020 1:50 AM

Even during the coverage of the Nirbhaya case, such rapes and murders had occurred raising serious questions about differential responses.

A caste crime, with casteist punishment

The media and people’s attention present a picture of sharp contrast between Disha’s case and the others.

05 Jan 2020 2:41 AM

Justice Suresh Kumar Kait adjourned the matter after convict Pawan Kumar Gupta's lawyer, advocate A P Singh, sought time to file fresh documents. (Photo: File | PTI)

Nirbhaya case: Delhi HC adjourns convict's plea claiming he was juvenile

He argued that the claim of juvenility can be raised at any time even after the final disposal of the case.

19 Dec 2019 12:20 PM

Nirbhaya’s mother Asha Devi outside the court on Wednesday. (Photo: Biplab Banerjee)

Nirbhaya’s mom upset as death warrants deferred

The lawyer appearing for Nirbhaya’s mother said that there was no impediment in issuing death warrants in the case.

19 Dec 2019 6:08 AM

Nirbhaya’s mother after a hearing at the Supreme Court in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Supreme Court rejects plea of accused in Nirbhaya case

The court gave Akshay Kumar Singh seven days’ time, as permitted, to file mercy petition before the President.

19 Dec 2019 3:33 AM

"There are some crimes for which the humanity cries. On that fateful day, God also must have held his head in shame for two reasons. First for not being able to save the innocent girl and second for having created these five monsters," Mehta told the bench, also comprising Justices Ashok Bhushan and A S Bopanna. (Photo: File | PTI)

Nirbhaya case: 'God must have held his head in shame...' SG says in SC

The apex court 'confirmed' capital punishment awarded to 1 of the 4convicts, Akshay Kumar Singh, in the case by dismissing his plea.

18 Dec 2019 7:13 PM

Nirbhaya case: CJI recuses from hearing accused’s plea

Justice A.S. Bopanna will replace him at the hearing today.

18 Dec 2019 1:49 AM

The top court had on July 9, 2018, rejected pleas by the other three seeking the recall of its May 5, 2017, saying it lacked grounds for a review. (Representational image)

Nirbhaya gangrape case: Convict moves SC, seeks review of death penalty

He has also pointed at flaws in the evidence that has been cited by the prosecution against him.

11 Dec 2019 1:49 AM

Onlookers gather near the encounter site on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Encounter in Hyderabad sets dangerous example

The prayers of those seeking instant justice were swiftly answered.

07 Dec 2019 1:23 AM

“Police has done a great job and I demand that no action should be taken against the police personnel.' she said. (Photo: ANI)

Extremely happy with punishment: Nirbhaya's mother on encounter of T'gana rape accused

'I appeal to justice system and government, that Nirbhaya's culprits must be hanged to death, at the earliest,' Asha Devi said.

06 Dec 2019 9:18 AM

Delhi Home Minister Satyendar Jain has sent the file to Lt. Governor Anil Baijal with Arvind Kejriwal government's recommendations in the case, they told PTI. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Delhi govt strongly recommends Centre to reject mercy plea in Nirbhaya case

The fourth death row convict, Akshay Kumar Singh (33), has not filed a review plea in the top court.

02 Dec 2019 9:08 AM

Nirbhaya's parents Badrinath Singh and Asha Devi. (Photo: PTI)

Nirbhaya case: Delhi Court admits parents’ plea

The victim’s parents have sought the court’s direction to the Tihar Jail authorities to expedite the execution of the rape convicts.

18 Nov 2019 2:40 AM

In its reply, the ECI has informed DCW that an inquiry was conducted by Punjab Chief Electoral Officer in the matter. (Photo: Representational)

ECI suspends 3 persons for displaying Nirbhaya case convict's photo on hoardings

This action came after the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) sent a notice to the ECI demanding a thorough investigation in the matter.

11 Aug 2019 4:40 PM

IPS Officer Chhaya Sharma (Centre) while receiving McCain Institute award for Courage and Leadership. (Photo: ANI)

Nirbhaya rape case investigator received McCain Institute award

Her policing has consistently reflected victim-centric approach through her numerous investigations of serious crimes.

11 May 2019 4:29 PM

Actress Shabana Azmi with Nirbhaya’s mother in New Delhi on Sunday. (Photo: Asian Age)

DCW seeks President intervention in Nirbhaya case

Ms Maliwal contended that on an average three minor girls become victims of sexual assault everyday in Delhi.

04 Mar 2019 2:59 AM

Image for representational purposes only.

Chilling reality of #MeToo

While many women have come forward in solidarity, The #metoo movement in India is still facing an uphill task.

17 Oct 2018 12:51 AM

Rapists must be hanged: Nirbhaya mom

H.N. Sharma, political advisor to former PM Chandrashekhar, also attended the strike.

15 Apr 2018 4:20 AM

Tighten the noose?

Fashion designer Anu PD demands the same, especially when gangrapes lead to mutilation and death.

19 Jan 2018 12:50 AM

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