2002 GODHRA
"Absolutely wrong": Ex-CBI Special Director Rakesh Asthana refutes Sonia Gandhi's memoir claim that the Godhra fire is "disputed"
Rakesh Asthana, former Special Director of the CBI, contested claims made by Sonia Gandhi in her memoir. He emphasized that the investigation into the Godhra train burning was thorough and had clear findings. According to Asthana, doubts raised about the findings were motivated by political reasons. The incident, which occurred in 2002, resulted in considerable communal unrest and the loss of many lives.
Godhra train burning: SC to hear pleas against HC order on February 13
The Supreme Court of India has scheduled February 13 for the final hearing of appeals in the 2002 Godhra train burning case. The Gujarat government's appeal for the death penalty for 11 convicts, whose sentences were commuted to life imprisonment by the High Court, will also be addressed. The bench emphasized no adjournments would be permitted.
Remission to 11 convicts arbitrary: Bilkis Bano to Supreme Court
Gupta added the convicts did not even bother to pay the fines imposed on them. The development took place on Tuesday during the resumed hearing of a clutch of petitions challenging the decision of the Gujarat government granting remission to eleven convicts held guilty of gang-raping Bilkis Bano and murdering her family members during the 2002 Godhra riots.
SC to hear bail pleas of some convicts in Godhra train burning case Tuesday
India's Supreme Court will hear on Tuesday the bail pleas of some convicts in the 2002 Godhra train burning case, which resulted in communal violence. The convicts are divided into four categories, including those who had specific roles, those who were part of the mob and those who have been facing health difficulties.
SC grants bail to eight accused in 2002 Godhra train coach-burning case
The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to eight accused persons in connection with the 2002 Godhra train coach-burning case. The court, on Monday, had dismissed the bail pleas of the convicts in the 2002 Godhra train burning case who were awarded the death penalty by the trial court but it was commuted to life sentence by the Gujarat High Court.
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Gujarat: Accused in 2002 Godhra train burning case gets life imprisonment
He was accused of being involved in the case of torching of a train returning from Ayodhya with 'karsevaks' on February 27, 2002, killing 59 of them. This had led to communal riots in the state, in which over 1,200 people, mostly from a minority community, were killed.
2002 Godhra train burning case convict dies in hospital during treatment in Vadodara
Bilal was one of the 11 convicts who was serving life sentence in the case of burning S6 coach of Sabarmati Express train at Godhra on February 27, 2002, when it was carrying kar sevaks from Ayodhya. As many as 59 people were killed in the fire incident, sparking widespread violence in the state.
BJP wrests Godhra from Congress
C K Raulji, a Congress rebel who contested elections from the BJP this time, won the election by a thin margin of 258 votes over his nearest rival from the Congress.
Godhra carnage: Key accused held by ATS after 14 years
On the run for 14 years, the key accused in the 2002 Godhra train carnage, in which 59 kar sevaks were killed, was today arrested by the Gujarat ATS.
Godhra train carnage 'wanted' accused held
Farookh Mohammad Dhantiya (45) was nabbed by the LCB on a specific tip off from his residence near Issac mosque in Signal Falia area near Godhra railway station this morning, sub-inspector of Godhra LCB, H B Zala, said.
Godhra carnage accused held in Madhya Pradesh
Hussain Suleman Mohan (35) was arrested by LCB from Jhabua yesterday based on a specific tip-off, Police Inspector of Godhra LCB D J Chavda said.
2002 Gujarat riot case: Court acquits 68 for lack of evidence
A trial court acquitted all the 68 accused due to lack of evidence in a case related to the 2002 post-Godhra riot.
Godhra riots convict on the run arrested
Salim Yusuf Zarda was awarded death penalty in the Godhra train burning case, the incident which had triggered one of the worst riots in the state of Gujarat.
2002 Godhra riots case: SC asks lower court to conclude trial in 3 months
SC appointed SIT had probed the nine riots cases including the killing of three British nationals during post-Godhra riots in the state.
Nanavati Commission submits final report on 2002 Gujarat riots to CM
"We have submitted the report, which runs into more than 2,000 pages," Justice Nanavati told PTI, but refused to divulge any contents of the report.
Godhra riots: Nanavati panel's final report likely by November 15
Gujarat government granted 24 extensions to the commission. The tenure of its 24th extension, granted on 30th September, ends on 31st October.
Justice Nanavati Commission gets 24th extension
This is the 24th extension granted to the commission which is reportedly in final stages of preparing a report on Godhra train burning incident.
12 years on, Gujarat riots probe panel gets 22nd extension
The Gujarat government today granted yet another extension to the Justice Nanavati commission which is probing the 2002 post-Godhra riots.
Nanavati panel's final report on post-Godhra riots of 2002 in July
The panel, which got a six-month extension last December, is unlikely to seek more time, said sources close to the development.
No riots in Gujarat in last 12 years, thanks to Narendra Modi: Rajnath Singh
Rajnath Singh today said it is credit of Gujurat Chief Minister Narendra Modi that no such incident has taken place in the state in last 12 years.
How intelligence documents of riot period were classified, HC asks Gujarat govt
The court also asked the state government to clarify its stand on discrepancies on the status of some intelligence records.
Nanavati Commission's term extended by six months
The Nanavati Commission probing the 2002 riots in Gujarat has been granted another extension of six months till December 31 this year by Gujarat government, officials said.
Gujarat government extends term of Nanavati panel till June 30, 2013
The Commission was appointed by the state government on March 3, 2002, under the Commission of Inquiry Act and comprised of Justice K G Shah.
2002 post-Godhra riots: 9 get life term for Ode riots case
Nine persons were sentenced to life imprisonment today and 30 acquitted by a special court for the killing of three members of a Muslim family.
Narendra Modi government's ex-minister quizzed by Nanavati panel over 2002 riots
Former minister in Modi government I K Jadeja was today questioned in-camera by the Nanavati Commission with regard to the 2002 Godhra incident.
Top cop says Gujarat CM Narendra Modi involved in Godhra case
Senior IPS officer Sanjay Bhatt, who was posted in the Intelligence Department, has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court accusing Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi of complicity in the 2002 Godhra case.
Nanavati commission given extension of one year
Gujarat government has given one year extension to Justice Nanavati and Justice Mehta Commission probing 2002 Godhra and post-Godhra communal riots, state government officials said on Saturday.
Modi feels vindicated
Gujarat CM, Modi feels vindicated by Godhra panel findings.
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