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India cabinet approves anti-torture bill
The Cabinet of India has approved the Prevention of Torture Bill in an effort to move closer to international human rights standards. The bill, which experienced long delays before being passed [Times of India report] last week, will now be introdu (More)
India court hears final arguments in Mumbai terror attack trial
An Indian court on Wednesday heard final arguments in the trial of Mohammed Ajmal Kasab , accused of participating in the November 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks [BBC backgrounder; JURIST news archive], bringing the yearlong proceedings to a close. T (More)
Mumbai terror suspect pleads guilty in US court
US citizen and Chicago resident David Headley pleaded guilty to 12 counts of federal terrorism Thursday, including charges related to the 2008 Mumbai terror attack [BBC backgrounder; JURIST news archive] and an alleged plot against the Danish crea (More)
Mumbai terror suspects plead not guilty in US court
US citizen David Headley pleaded not guilty Wednesday to 12 charges related to the 2008 Mumbai terror attack [BBC backgrounder; JURIST news archive] and an alleged conspiracy against the Danish creator and publishers of controversial cartoons depic (More)
India court rejects Mumbai terror attack suspect's request for international trial
An Indian court on Monday rejected a request by suspected Mumbai terror attack [BBC Backgrounder; JURIST news archive] gunman Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab to be tried in an international court. Kasab claimed he would not receive a fair trial in India (More)
DOJ indicts 4 for 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, Denmark plot
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Thursday that four men have been charged in connection with the November 2008 terror attacks in Mumbai, India [BBC backgrounder; JURIST news archive] and an attempted attack on a Danish newspaper. Th (More)
Mumbai terror attack suspect withdraws confession
Suspected Mumbai terror attack [BBC backgrounder; JURIST news archive] gunman Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab withdrew his confession in an Indian court Friday, claiming he was tortured and framed by police. Kasab originally pleaded not guilty in May, bu (More)
Chicago man charged in 2008 Mumbai terror attacks
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Monday that a Chicago man has been charged in connection with the November 2008 terror attacks in Mumbai, India [BBC backgrounder; JURIST news archive]. US citizen David Coleman Headley, arrested in Oct (More)
India court removes defense lawyer for Mumbai terror attack suspect
A judge in India on Monday removed the defense lawyer for Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab , the lone surviving suspect of last year's Mumbai terror attacks . Specially appointed judge M.L. Tahiliyani removed defense lawyer Abbas Kazmi [Times of India (More)
Mumbai terror attack trial to continue despite confession
The trial of Mumbai terror attack [BBC backgrounder; JURIST news archive] suspect Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab will continue in an Indian court, despite Kasab's admission of guilt , a judge ruled Thursday. Judge ML Tahilyani ruled that Kasab's (More)
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