GODHRA TRAIN BURNING
"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.
SC rejects convicts' plea against 2-judge bench hearing Godhra train burning appeals
The Supreme Court has dismissed the plea that a two-judge bench cannot hear appeals against convictions in the 2002 Godhra train burning case, where 11 accused were initially given the death penalty. The court clarified that a three-judge bench is only required when a High Court confirms or awards a death sentence.
Tragedy of unimaginable magnitude: PM Modi on Godhra train burning
"On February 27, 2002, we were seated in the Assembly for the budget session. That same day, it had been just three days since I'd become a state representative when suddenly, the horrific Godhra incident occurred. It was a tragedy of unimaginable magnitude. People were burned alive. Of course, this was tragic for everyone. Everyone prefers peace," PM Modi said.
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.
Sabarmati Report: After PM Modi, Amit Shah praises film on Godhra train tragedy; TMC attacks
The release of the film 'Sabarmati Report,' which revisits the 2002 Godhra train burning, has ignited a firestorm of debate. While BJP leaders commend the film for exposing the truth, Opposition figures criticize it as propaganda and question PM Modi's silence on the Manipur violence.
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Truth coming out: PM Modi on movie on Godhra train burning
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, referencing a film about the 2002 Godhra train burning, stated that the truth will always surface. He was responding to praise for the movie "Sabarmati Report," which highlights the incident where over 50 passengers died. While some claimed it was an accident, courts ultimately convicted individuals for setting the train ablaze.
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.
Rabri Devi lashes out at Nitish govt for making “Kashmir Files” tax free
Talking to reporters outside the legislative council, she also taunted the BJP with the remark that movies must also be made on the riots that had ravaged Gujarat after the Godhra train burning.
Supreme Court grants time to Gujarat to apprise it on action against cops in Bilkis Bano case
Bilkis Bano, who was gang-raped in March, 2002, while she was pregnant, lost seven of her family members in the aftermath of the Godhra train burning incident.
Appeal against Godhra order in SC, Pravin Togadia tells Gujarat government
Seeking capital punishment for convicts in the 2002 carnage, he said the state government should appeal in the Supreme Court before Diwali for the sake of justice to devotees of Lord Ram.
Gujarat High Court may deliver Godhra verdict on Monday
A special court in 2011 awarded death to 11 persons and punished 20 others to life imprisonment for the ghastly act, which led to state-wide communal violence, which claimed over 1,000 lives in next two months.
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.
Gujarat High Court grants bail to three convicts of Godhra train burning case
Gujarat High Court today granted bail to three people who were sentenced to life imprisonment in the 2002 Godhra train burning case.
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.
Post-Godhra riots case: 21 people get life term by special court in Mehsana
21 people were sentenced to life imprisonment by a special court in Mehsana for attempt to murder and arson in a post-Godhra riots case.
Chargesheet filed against Sanjiv Bhatt in false affidavit case
The affidavit in question sought to establish Bhatt's presence at the February 27, 2002 meeting called by Modi after the Godhra incident.
2011: A year of important verdicts in Gujarat
The year 2011 will be remembered in Gujarat for verdicts related to the Godhra train burning incident and the riots that followed.
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.
'Godhra verdict must set a precedent'
The verdict in Godhra train burning case should set a precedent for justice for victims of riots that followed and left more than 1,200 people dead, activists said on Tuesday.
Godhra: Court to pronounce quantum of punishment tomorrow
The Court on February 22 had acquitted 63 others, in the burning of S-6 coach of Sabarmati Express in 2002 near Godhra railway station where 59 persons were killed.
Godhra verdict: SIT to appeal against acquittal of 63 accused
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) that investigated the Godhra train burning incident today indicated that it may go in for an appeal against the acquittal of the main accused and 62 others in the case.
Godhra verdict: Govt says law will take its own course
Government today reacted cautiously to the special court's verdict on the Godhra train burning case, saying the law will take its own course.
BJP welcomes verdict on Gohdra train burning case
BJP today welcomed the Gujarat special court verdict convicting 31 accused in the 2002 Godhra train burning case and said it had "exposed the nefarious designs" of the UPA government which "tried to cover up" the entire episode.
SC clears way for Godhra verdict
The Supreme Court has given its green signal to the trial courts in Gujarat to pass the judgements in 2002 Godhra train burning case and seven cases of communal riots that followed the incident.
All-clear for verdict in Gujarat riot cases
The Supreme Court on Tuesday gave the green signal to the pronouncement of the trial court verdict in the Godhra train burning case.
SIT may move SC for lifting stay on judgement in Godhra cases
With the trial in 2002 Godhra train burning coming to an end, the Special Investigation Team was planning to approach the Supreme Court.
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