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Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Supreme Court quashes criminal proceedings against shuttler Lakshya Sen in case of fabrication of birth certificate
Lakshya Sen (Image credit: X) New Delhi : In a relief to badminton players Lakshya Sen and his brother Chirag Sen, the Supreme Court on Monday quashed criminal proceedings initiated against them on allegation of fabricating their birth certificates to participate in the underage tournament, after noting that there was no evidence to prove it and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) had already given them a clean chit after holding inquiry and medical tests. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! A bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Aravind Kumar allowed the plea of the brothers for quashing the FIR. It said the suggestion that a criminal investigation was necessary to test the allegations 'rings hollow.' Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
The Print
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
28 July 2025: Encounter between Pahalgam terrorists and J&K seurity forces & other news of the day
The Lok Sabha saw protests on the special intensive revision exercise in Bihar, delaying the start of discussion on Operation Sindoor. 'There is something called commitment. Leaders of all parties had sought a discussion on Operation Sindoor and now you are in the well of the House raising other issues,' said Speaker Om Birla, addressing opposition members. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Monday that India knows both the language of peace and force and highlighted the country's desire for a prosperous and stable Pakistan, which Islamabad saw as weakness. 'This was our thought. This reflected our thinking and India's civilisational values, which view peace as a strength. However, it was misunderstood, our efforts for peace were mistaken for weakness,' he said speaking in Parliament. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also clarified: 'At no stage in our conversations with the US (on Pahalgam attack) was there any conversation about trade.' Three terrorists believed to be involved in the Pahalgam attack were killed by security forces Monday in ongoing Operation Mahadev in Lidwas forest area in the outskirts of Srinagar. The Army, CRPF and Jammu & Kashmir Police are part of the joint operation. 'Three terrorists have been neutralised in an intense firefight. Operation continues,' Srinagar-based Chinar Corps posted on X. Earth observation NISAR satellite to launch on 30 July ISRO chairman V. Narayanan said Monday the Earth observation satellite NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) will be launched on 30 July. The satellite will be the first to observe the Earth with a dual frequency synthetic aperture radar. It will observe the planet with a swathe of 242 km and high spatial resolution, using SweepSAR technology for the first time, according to the space agency. IIM-C allows student on bail in rape case to attend classes The Indian Institute of Management-Calcutta has allowed a student accused of rape and currently out on bail to attend classes. The 26-year-old student was permitted to attend classes on Monday, but he cannot stay in the hostel on campus until the Kolkata police conclude their investigation. SC quashes FIR against shuttler Lakshya Sen The Supreme Court has quashed an FIR against badminton player Lakshya Sen, along with his coach and family members in a birth certificate forgery case. A bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Aravind Kumar said the continuation of criminal proceedings against the shuttler amounts to abuse of the process of court. Delhi HC to hear pleas against release of Udaipur Files on 30 July The Delhi High Court said Monday it would hear pleas against the Centre's approval to release the film Udaipur Files on Wednesday. The court was also informed that an application has been made by the producers of the film to the Central Board of Film Certification for re-certification of the movie, and it is likely to be considered shortly. SC raps minister for not apologising to Col Sofiya Qureshi The Supreme Court Monday pulled up Madhya Pradesh Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for not publicly apologising for his remarks against Indian Army Officer Col Sofiya Qureshi. The bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi said his conduct was making the court doubt his intentions. The minister created controversy May 2025 when he referred to Col. Qureshi as a 'sister of terrorists'. 6 killed in Punjab as vehicle plunges into canal A pickup vehicle fell into the Sirhind canal in Ludhiana, Punjab, Sunday night, killing six persons. Police said the driver lost control while overtaking a vehicle at the bank of the canal. The incident involved a group of more than 25 devotees who were returning from Mata Naina Devi temple in Himachal Pradesh. 2 dead, 32 injured in UP temple stampede Two people were killed and thirty-two injured Monday in a stampede at the Avsaneshwar temple in Barabanki, UP, after a live electric wire broken by monkeys fell on a tin shed, creating panic. Electric current spread through the tin shed when the wire fell, triggering the stampede. Saksham Thakur is an alum of ThePrint School of Journalism, currently interning with ThePrint
India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Supreme Court quashes FIR against Lakshya Sen in birth certificate forgery case
The Supreme Court on Monday quashed an FIR against badminton player Lakshya Sen, his family members and coach in the birth certificate forgery case. A bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Aravind Kumar said the continuation of criminal proceedings against Sen was an abuse of the process of court. The top court observed the very allegations that were examined and debunked by competent authorities were now being sought to be revived as it ruled out any fresh evidence meriting reopening of the appellants, particularly appellant 1 and 3, are sportspersons of national standing, having represented India in international badminton tournaments and having earned multiple accolades, including medals at the Commonwealth Games and BWF international events," the court said. The top court went on, "To compel such individuals who have maintained an unblemished record and brought distinction to the country through sustained excellence,to undergo the ordeal of a criminal trial in the absence of prima facie material would not subserve the ends of justice."The invocation of criminal law in such circumstances, the bench held, would amount to an abuse of process, which this court cannot countenance. The top court observed the Sports Authority of India (SAI), upon receiving complaints, initiated a verification process in 2016, which included medical testing and factual players were stated to have undergone bone ossification and dental tests at government-run hospitals including AIIMS, Delhi."The findings of these tests supported the birth years as recorded in official documents. On that basis, the SAI closed the matter. The CVC, an independent oversight body, was also seized of the issue and recommended no disciplinary proceedings against D K Sen. These findings were accepted by the relevant authorities and have not been set aside or reopened," the bench M G Nagaraj alleged birth certificates of Sen and his brother Chirag Sen were top court was hearing a plea against a February 19 Karnataka High Court order rejecting the petitions filed by Sen, his family members, and his coach U Vimal high court found prima facie evidence, warranting an investigation into the alleged Sen's parents Dhirendra and Nirmala Sen, along with his brother, coach, and an employee of the Karnataka Badminton Association were involved in falsifying the birth to the complaint, the accused allegedly manipulated the birth certificates of the Sen brothers, reducing their age by approximately two-and-a-half alleged forgery was intended to allow them to participate in age-restricted badminton tournaments and avail government supported his claims with documents obtained under RTI Act and requested the court to summon original records from SAI and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in New on the evidence, the court directed the High Grounds police station to conduct an police subsequently lodged an FIR under Sections 420 (cheating), 468 (forgery), and 471 (using forged documents as genuine) of petitioners moved the Karnataka High Court in 2022, securing an interim order, which stalled the argued the complaint and subsequent FIR were baseless, motivated, and intended to harass was alleged to have acted out of personal vendetta, after his daughter applied to join the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy in 2020 but was not selected after the evaluation a coach at the academy, was named in the high court, while dismissing the petitions, observed the petitioners' counsel did not present arguments despite being given sufficient opportunities.- EndsTune InMust Watch
News18
2 days ago
- News18
Supreme Court Quashes Age Fraud Case On Lakshya Sen
Last Updated: The Supreme Court dismissed an FIR against badminton star Lakshya Sen, his family, and coach for birth certificate forgery, citing lack of evidence and abuse of process. The Supreme Court quashed an FIR against national badminton star Lakshya Sen, his family members, and coach in a case of birth certificate forgery on Monday (July 28). A bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Aravind Kumar observed that the allegations against Sen had already been debunked by competent authorities, adding that the complaintant sought to reopen the query without any substantial fresh evidence. The court declared the continuation of criminal proceedings against Sen an abuse of the process. 'The appellants, particularly appellant 1 and 3, are sportspersons of national standing, having represented India in international badminton tournaments and having earned multiple accolades, including medals at the Commonwealth Games and BWF international events," the court said. 'To compel such individuals who have maintained an unblemished record and brought distinction to the country through sustained excellence,to undergo the ordeal of a criminal trial in the absence of prima facie material would not subserve the ends of justice." Sen was said to have undergone bone ossification and dental tests at government-run hospitals including AIIMS, Delhi, in 2016 under an investigation by the Sports Authority of India (SAI). 'The findings of these tests supported the birth years as recorded in official documents. On that basis, the SAI closed the matter. The CVC, an independent oversight body, was also seized of the issue and recommended no disciplinary proceedings against D K Sen. These findings were accepted by the relevant authorities and have not been set aside or reopened," the bench said. The top court was hearing a plea against a Karnataka High Court order dated February 19 rejecting the petitions filed by Sen, his family members, and his coach. Complainant M G Nagaraj had alleged birth certificates of Sen and his brother Chirag Sen were forged and that their parents, Dhirendra and Nirmala Sen, and coach U Vimal Kumar, and an employee of the Karnataka Badminton Association, were involved. The alleged forgery was intended to allow them to participate in age-restricted badminton tournaments and avail government benefits. view comments First Published: 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.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Lakshya Sen reacts after Supreme Court quashes FIR in birth certificate forgery case: ‘Glad it has brought clarity'
Indian Badminton player Lakshya Sen has welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to quash the FIR filed against him, his family members, and his coach in a case involving allegations of forging birth certificates. Calling it a moment of closure, the ace Indian shuttler said he is relieved the matter has finally concluded. Lakshya Sen has elcomed the Supreme Court's decision 'I respect the Hon'ble Supreme Court's decision and am thankful that the matter has now been concluded,' he said in a statement following the verdict. 'I had faith in the judiciary and am glad that it has brought clarity. My focus remains on badminton, and I'm committed to continuing my journey with full dedication. I appreciate the support I've received from well-wishers during this time,' added the 23-year-old. The statement came shortly after a Supreme Court bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Aravind Kumar ruled that continuing criminal proceedings against Sen, his family, and coach U Vimal Kumar would amount to 'an abuse of the process of the court.' The FIR stemmed from a 2022 complaint filed by the head of a rival badminton academy, who alleged that Lakshya's parents and coach had colluded in 2010 to forge the birth certificates of Lakshya and his brother, Chirag, to qualify for age-restricted tournaments. The complainant also alleged that the family used the documents to claim government benefits and submitted RTI-obtained records in support of the accusations. The Karnataka Police had registered the case under IPC sections 420 (cheating), 468 (forgery for purpose of cheating), and 471 (using forged documents as genuine). However, the investigation remained stalled after the Karnataka High Court granted an interim stay. In February 2025, the High Court dismissed the petitions seeking to quash the FIR, prompting the family and coach to approach the Supreme Court. Reacting to the verdict, the Sen family issued a statement: 'This has been a challenging time for our family but we always believed that the truth would come to light. We're thankful to the Hon'ble Supreme Court for bringing closure to this matter. Lakshya and Chirag have always let their hard work speak for itself and with this chapter behind us, our full focus is on supporting them as they continue to grow, compete, and make the country proud.'
