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NDTV
5 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Top Court Extends Vikas Yadav's Interim Bail By A Month In Nitish Katara Murder Case
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended by four weeks the interim bail granted to Vikas Yadav, undergoing a 25-year jail term in the 2002 Nitish Katara murder case, to attend to his ailing mother. A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh asked Yadav to approach the Delhi High Court for seeking remission in the case. The top court has been extending interim bail to Yadav on medical grounds. The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended by four weeks the interim bail granted to Vikas Yadav, undergoing a 25-year jail term in the 2002 Nitish Katara murder case, to attend to his ailing mother. The AIIMS in its opinion said if the patient failed to respond to conservative management (physiotherapy and medications), then surgical decompression of the lumbar spinal canal was recommended. The top court then extended the interim bail granted to him to look after his mother. On April 24, the top court granted interim bail to Yadav to meet his ailing mother and directed that she be examined by a medical board of AIIMS doctors. Imposing conditions, the top court directed the convict to remain confined to his house in Ghaziabad and not get in touch with the case's witnesses, including Katara's mother Neelam Katara. The apex court granted him the relief subject to depositing a bail bond of Rs 1 lakh and a surety of the like amount. Vikas is the son of Uttar Pradesh politician D P Yadav. His cousin Vishal Yadav was also punished for the kidnapping and murder of business executive Katara. The duo was against Katara's alleged affair with Bharti Yadav, sister of Vikas, as they belonged to different castes. Another co-convict Sukhdev Pehalwan was given a 20-year jail term without any remission benefit. Earlier, the Delhi High Court, while upholding the life imprisonment awarded to Vikas and Vishal Yadav by the trial court, specified a 30-year sentence, without any remission, to both of them. It had awarded a 25-year jail term to the third convict, Pehalwan. The Delhi prisons administration had last year rejected Yadav's remission request after his conduct was found to be unsatisfactory.
News18
18 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
Nitish Katara murder: SC extends interim bail of Vikas Yadav by 4 weeks
New Delhi, Jul 29 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended by four weeks the interim bail granted to Vikas Yadav, undergoing a 25-year jail term in the 2002 Nitish Katara murder case, to attend to his ailing mother. A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh asked Yadav to approach the Delhi High Court for seeking remission in the case. The top court has been extending interim bail to Yadav on medical grounds. On May 8, the top court took into account a report of the AIIMS medical board which said Yadav's mother was hemodynamically stable and fit to be discharged. The AIIMS in its opinion said if the patient failed to respond to conservative management (physiotherapy and medications), then surgical decompression of the lumbar spinal canal was recommended. The top court then extended the interim bail granted to him to look after his mother. On April 24, the top court granted interim bail to Yadav to meet his ailing mother and directed that she be examined by a medical board of AIIMS doctors. Imposing conditions, the top court directed the convict to remain confined to his house in Ghaziabad and not get in touch with the case's witnesses, including Katara's mother Neelam Katara. The apex court granted him the relief subject to depositing a bail bond of Rs 1 lakh and a surety of the like amount. Vikas is the son of Uttar Pradesh politician D P Yadav. His cousin Vishal Yadav was also punished for the kidnapping and murder of business executive Katara. The duo was against Katara's alleged affair with Bharti Yadav, sister of Vikas, as they belonged to different castes. Another co-convict Sukhdev Pehalwan was given a 20-year jail term without any remission benefit. Earlier, the Delhi High Court, while upholding the life imprisonment awarded to Vikas and Vishal Yadav by the trial court, specified a 30-year sentence, without any remission, to both of them. It had awarded a 25-year jail term to the third convict, Pehalwan. The Delhi prisons administration had last year rejected Yadav's remission request after his conduct was found to be unsatisfactory. PTI PKS PKS DV DV view comments First Published: July 29, 2025, 12:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Time of India
SI paper leak: Katara's former driver's son arrested
1 2 Jaipur: The Special Operations Group (SOG) of Rajasthan police Friday arrested the son of former RPSC member Babu Lal Katara's driver in the 2021 Sub-Inspector Recruitment Exam paper leak case, taking the total number of arrests to 117. Additional Director General (SOG) VK Singh said the investigation revealed that Katara leaked question papers and answer keys for all three days of the written exam to his nephew, Vijay Kumar Damor, a resident of Dungarpur who was living in Katara's official residence in Ajmer. Acting on Katara's directions, Damor passed the leaked material to Ajay Pratap Singh (27), son of Nadan Singh, who was then Katara's driver. Ajay, a resident of Padampura in Ajmer district and currently posted as Private Assistant in the Revenue Board, Ajmer, allegedly received the paper at Katara's official residence in Ajmer before the exam. Armed with the leaked questions, Ajay scored 174.28 in Hindi and 150.2 in General Knowledge, totalling 324.48 marks. However, he failed to clear the physical test and was not finally selected. The SOG arrested him on Friday after he was summoned for questioning. According to officials, his arrest further strengthens the direct link between Katara and several beneficiaries of the leak. Investigators said Ajay's proximity to Katara's household, being the son of the former RPSC member's personal driver, made him a trusted recipient of the leaked content. The accused prepared thoroughly from the leaked material, and his high score raised red flags during the investigation. SOG sources said the crackdown on the sprawling recruitment scam is still underway, and further arrests are likely. "The case has shown deep-rooted collusion. For instance, Katara leaked questions to his nephew, and through them also handed it over to others. Multiple candidates are now under scrutiny," said an official. MSID:: 122766879 413 |
Qatar Tribune
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
Registration for Katara Quran recitation contest to open today
QNA Doha The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) has announced that registration for the 9th Katara Prize for Quran Recitation will open on Tuesday, and will remain open until September 30. The prize aims to encourage and discover exceptional talents in Quran recitation, identify the most beautiful and melodious voices, and present distinguished reciters who adhere to the rules of Tajweed. It also seeks to honour excellence and creativity in reciting the Holy Quran while inspiring younger generations to remain committed to their faith and recognize their responsibilities toward their Islamic beliefs and message. Katara stated that a dedicated committee will evaluate all submissions and select 100 participants to advance to the qualifying rounds, which will be held in Doha. The qualifiers will compete in 20 televised episodes, with five contestants in each episode. One winner from each episode will advance to the semifinal stage. In the semifinals, 20 contestants, joined by five reserves, will compete in five additional episodes, with five participants in each. One contestant from each episode will advance to the final round, where the winners from first to fifth place will be announced. The episodes will be broadcast as part of a special programme in collaboration with Qatar TV during the Holy Month of Ramadan. The judging panel for the Katara Prize for Quran Recitation consists of six members: three experts in Quranic recitation and the rules of Tajweed, and three specialists in vocal performance, melody, and voice aesthetics. Katara will also produce and release a full audio recording of the Holy Quran recited by the first-place winner, recorded at its in-house studios. The total prize pool for the Katara Prize for Quran Recitation is QR 1.5 million, with the first-place winner receiving QR 500,000; the second-place winner, QR 400,000; the third-place winner, QR 300,000; the fourth-place winner, QR 200,000; and the fifth-place winner, QR 100,000. The General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has been the official sponsor of the prize since its launch in 2017.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Raj submits consent in SC to terminate Katara's term
Jaipur: Parliamentary affairs minister Jogaram Patel said Monday Rajasthan govt has formally submitted in Supreme Court a copy of the presidential assent for termination of suspended Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) member Babulal Katara. Katara, who was suspended in Jan 2024 by governor Kalraj Mishra, faces serious allegations of involvement in the Grade II Teacher Exam-2022 paper leak case. His role in the scandal sparked a major controversy over corruption and malpractice in the state's recruitment processes. Patel said, "The state govt initiated action against Katara by sending a detailed report to the governor last year. As per constitutional protocol, the governor forwarded the case to the President's office. Since the matter is sub judice, the consent for his termination was also submitted to the Supreme Court. We are now awaiting final orders. Once the process is complete, Katara will be removed from his post, and all his official benefits will be withdrawn. " The minister also clarified that cases involving grave misconduct by RPSC members are handled through a rigorous constitutional process. The appointment and removal of RPSC members are governed by formal regulations under the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (Conditions of Service) Regulations, 1974, and removal can only be effected after presidential consent. Katara was in judicial custody for over two years and was recently denied bail by a special CBI court, which cited his direct involvement in the paper leak racket. According to the investigation, Katara is accused of leaking the exam paper in collusion with his nephew and others, allegedly accepting payments in cash, gold, and iPhones in return for providing the paper to select candidates.
