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Top Court To Examine Plea On Convicted Politician Heading Political Party
The Supreme Court said it would examine the question whether a politician can be denied the constitutional right to head a political party or association on the basis of conviction and being disqualified to vote.
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Russian Spy Ring Busted In UK: 6 Convicted Spies Jailed For 50 Years
Six Bulgarian nationals, known as "The Minions," have been sentenced to a total of 50 years in prison in the UK for conducting a large-scale espionage operation on behalf of Russia's GRU.
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1% Conviction Rate Against Politicians Leaves Probe Agency ED Red-Faced
At a time the Enforcement Directorate was busy questioning RJD chief Lalu Yadav in Patna on Wednesday, the Centre informed Parliament that the conviction rate of the probe agency in terms of cases against politicians has been about 1% in 10 years.
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Provide Details On Removal Of Convicted Politicians: Top Court To Poll Body
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Election Commission of India to provide details of cases in which it had either removed or reduced the period of disqualification from electoral rolls of leaders post their conviction in criminal cases.
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Life Ban On Convicted Politicians Harsh, 6 Years Enough: Centre To Supreme Court
A lifetime ban on politicians convicted in criminal cases would be harsh and six years, which is the current period of disqualification, is enough to act as a deterrent, the Centre has told the Supreme Court.
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Bangladesh's Deadliest Executioner, TikTok Star Dies After Prison Release
Bangladesh's deadliest executioner died Monday a year after he was released from prison where he hanged some of the country's notorious serial killers, opposition politicians convicted of war crimes and coup plotters, police said.
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In Big Relief, Supreme Court Allows NCP's Mohammed Faizal To Continue As MP
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Kerala High Court order refusing to suspend the conviction of Lakshadweep politician Mohammed Faizal in an attempt to murder case and also permitted him to continue his membership as a parliamentarian.
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How Many Murder Convicts Released On Remission? Supreme Court To Bihar
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Bihar government how many convicts facing murder charges were released on remission like Bihar politician Anand Mohan, who walked out of jail on remission.
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Relief For Disqualified MP Afzal Ansari, Allahabad High Court Grants Him Bail
Gangster-turned politician Mukhtar Ansari's brother Afzal Ansari -- disqualified as a member of the Lok Sabha on Monday after he was convicted and sentenced to four-year imprisonment in a kidnapping-and-murder case -- has received relief.
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Gangster, Murder Convict, Politician: 5 Facts On Bihar's Anand Mohan Singh
The Bihar government is facing a huge backlash for its decision to tweak prison rules, allowing the release of 27 convicts, including gangster-turned-politician Anand Mohan Singh who faces life in prison for the murder of a Dalit IAS officer.
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Rahul Gandhi Is A "Morally Corrupt Politician": Assam Chief Minister
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is a "morally corrupt politician", recalling his 2013 opposition to an amendment of bill that would have allowed a convicted MP to remain a parliamentarian.
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"Double Standards" In Conviction Of Politicians: Congress Slams BJP
The Congress alleged today that under the BJP-led Central government, the laws are different for the ruling party and the opposition.
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"This Gentleman Not 1st One": Amit Shah On Rahul Gandhi's Disqualification
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was not the only politician who has lost membership of the legislature after being convicted by a court and there was nothing to create a hue and cry about it.
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US Capitol Rioter Who Put His Feet On Nancy Pelosi's Desk Convicted
Richard Barnett, 62, leaned back comfortably in a chair and propped up his boots on the desk in the office of the powerful politician as an AFP photographer snapped pictures on January 6, 2021.
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Consent For Contempt Plea Over Special Treatment To Convicted Ex-MP Rejected
Attorney General K K Venugopal has declined consent for initiating contempt proceedings against 13 people, including jail and police officials, over controversial politician Anand Mohan being allegedly allowed to visit his residence in Patna after hi
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Top Court To Examine Plea On Convicted Politician Heading Political Party
The Supreme Court said it would examine the question whether a politician can be denied the constitutional right to head a political party or association on the basis of conviction and being disqualified to vote.
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Russian Spy Ring Busted In UK: 6 Convicted Spies Jailed For 50 Years
Six Bulgarian nationals, known as "The Minions," have been sentenced to a total of 50 years in prison in the UK for conducting a large-scale espionage operation on behalf of Russia's GRU.
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1% Conviction Rate Against Politicians Leaves Probe Agency ED Red-Faced
At a time the Enforcement Directorate was busy questioning RJD chief Lalu Yadav in Patna on Wednesday, the Centre informed Parliament that the conviction rate of the probe agency in terms of cases against politicians has been about 1% in 10 years.
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Provide Details On Removal Of Convicted Politicians: Top Court To Poll Body
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Election Commission of India to provide details of cases in which it had either removed or reduced the period of disqualification from electoral rolls of leaders post their conviction in criminal cases.
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Life Ban On Convicted Politicians Harsh, 6 Years Enough: Centre To Supreme Court
A lifetime ban on politicians convicted in criminal cases would be harsh and six years, which is the current period of disqualification, is enough to act as a deterrent, the Centre has told the Supreme Court.
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Bangladesh's Deadliest Executioner, TikTok Star Dies After Prison Release
Bangladesh's deadliest executioner died Monday a year after he was released from prison where he hanged some of the country's notorious serial killers, opposition politicians convicted of war crimes and coup plotters, police said.
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In Big Relief, Supreme Court Allows NCP's Mohammed Faizal To Continue As MP
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Kerala High Court order refusing to suspend the conviction of Lakshadweep politician Mohammed Faizal in an attempt to murder case and also permitted him to continue his membership as a parliamentarian.
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How Many Murder Convicts Released On Remission? Supreme Court To Bihar
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Bihar government how many convicts facing murder charges were released on remission like Bihar politician Anand Mohan, who walked out of jail on remission.
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Relief For Disqualified MP Afzal Ansari, Allahabad High Court Grants Him Bail
Gangster-turned politician Mukhtar Ansari's brother Afzal Ansari -- disqualified as a member of the Lok Sabha on Monday after he was convicted and sentenced to four-year imprisonment in a kidnapping-and-murder case -- has received relief.
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Gangster, Murder Convict, Politician: 5 Facts On Bihar's Anand Mohan Singh
The Bihar government is facing a huge backlash for its decision to tweak prison rules, allowing the release of 27 convicts, including gangster-turned-politician Anand Mohan Singh who faces life in prison for the murder of a Dalit IAS officer.
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Rahul Gandhi Is A "Morally Corrupt Politician": Assam Chief Minister
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is a "morally corrupt politician", recalling his 2013 opposition to an amendment of bill that would have allowed a convicted MP to remain a parliamentarian.
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"Double Standards" In Conviction Of Politicians: Congress Slams BJP
The Congress alleged today that under the BJP-led Central government, the laws are different for the ruling party and the opposition.
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"This Gentleman Not 1st One": Amit Shah On Rahul Gandhi's Disqualification
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was not the only politician who has lost membership of the legislature after being convicted by a court and there was nothing to create a hue and cry about it.
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US Capitol Rioter Who Put His Feet On Nancy Pelosi's Desk Convicted
Richard Barnett, 62, leaned back comfortably in a chair and propped up his boots on the desk in the office of the powerful politician as an AFP photographer snapped pictures on January 6, 2021.
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Consent For Contempt Plea Over Special Treatment To Convicted Ex-MP Rejected
Attorney General K K Venugopal has declined consent for initiating contempt proceedings against 13 people, including jail and police officials, over controversial politician Anand Mohan being allegedly allowed to visit his residence in Patna after hi
