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India Gazette
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Delhi HC grants bail to Sanoj Mishra; victim says she was in relationship, no rape committed
New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): Delhi High Court has granted bail to film director Sanoj Kumar Mishra in a rape case after considering the affidavit of the prosecutrix stating that she was living in a relationship with Mishra and had established physical relations with consent. She also stated that she lodged the complaint under the influence of some rivals of Mishra. After considering the affidavit of the prosecutrix, Justice Girish Kathpalia granted bail to Sanoj Kumar Mishra on Friday. Mishra is a director who had offered a role to Mahakumbh sensation Monalisa in his film. He was arrested by the Delhi Police in March 2025. While granting bail, Justice Kathpalia said, 'Considering the above circumstances, I find no reason to deprive liberty to the accused/applicant any further.' 'Therefore, the application is allowed and the accused is directed to be released on bail subject to his furnishing a personal bond in the sum of Rs.10,000 with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the learnt trial court or the area Magistrate or the Duty Magistrate,' Justice Kathpalia ordered on May 30. In view of the affidavit filed by the prosecutrix, the High Court said that this is yet another case reflecting the recent trend of lodging false complaints of sexual offences. 'Every false complaint of sexual offences not just causes immense damage to the person accused of the offence but also creates cynicism and distrust across the society, which leads to even the genuine victims of sexual offences suffering, as society starts suspecting her truthful complaint also to be false. Such false complaints have to be dealt with sternly,' Justice Kathpalia observed in the order. Advocate Amit Chaddha and Aamir Chaudhary, counsel for Mishra, contended that he and the prosecutrix had been in a live-in relationship for a long time, and that too was in Mumbai. They said the offence took place in Orcha. Madhya Pradesh, so Delhi had no jurisdiction, counsel submitted. The complainant in her affidavit stated that she was living in a relationship with Mishra and had established physical relations with him with consent and lodged the complaint under the influence of some rivals of the accused/applicant. In the affidavit she also testified that she has no objection if the accused/applicant is released on bail. In her statement given on 21.05.2025, she stated that the accused never committed rape or any other offence against her and that her relations with the accused were consensual for the past five years. The complainant further alleged in her statement that she lodged a false complaint on being provoked by a few other persons. The SHO Nabi Karim presented during the hearing submitted that he has already initiated the process for registration of an FIR against the complainant and all those persons who conspired to make her lodge a false complaint against Mishra. The SHO also submitted that they intend to file a supplementary chargesheet in this case. The high court directed sending a Copy of this order to the concerned DCP to ensure that appropriate action in accordance with the law is taken. On May 28, the High Court had asked the woman to testify whether the allegations levelled against the accused are truthful or not. A case was registered against him on a complaint filed by a woman who alleged rape. His anticipatory bail plea was dismissed by the court in March. Thereafter, he was arrested by the Delhi Police. His regular bail plea was dismissed by the trial court. Thereafter, he approached the High Court. It was also noted that an affidavit was filed by the prosecutrix in support of his bail application stating that they have arrived at a compromise. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Delhi HC grants bail to director Sanoj Mishra; victim claims consensual relationship
Delhi High Court has granted bail to film director Sanoj Kumar Mishra in a rape case after considering the affidavit of the prosecutrix stating that she was in a relationship with Mishra and had established physical relations with consent. She also stated that she lodged the complaint under the influence of some rivals of Mishra. After considering the affidavit of the prosecutrix, Justice Girish Kathpalia granted bail to Sanoj Kumar Mishra on Friday. Mishra is a director who had offered a role to Mahakumbh sensation Monalisa in his film. He was arrested by the Delhi Police in March 2025. While granting bail, Justice Kathpalia said, "Considering the above circumstances, I find no reason to deprive liberty to the accused/applicant any further." "Therefore, the application is allowed and the accused is directed to be released on bail subject to his furnishing a personal bond in the sum of Rs.10,000 with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the learnt trial court or the area Magistrate or the Duty Magistrate," Justice Kathpalia ordered on May 30. In view of the affidavit filed by the prosecutrix, the High Court said that this is yet another case reflecting the recent trend of lodging false complaints of sexual offences. "Every false complaint of sexual offences not just causes immense damage to the person accused of the offence but also creates cynicism and distrust across the society, which leads to even the genuine victims of sexual offences suffering, as society starts suspecting her truthful complaint also to be false. Such false complaints have to be dealt with sternly," Justice Kathpalia observed in the order. Advocate Amit Chaddha and Aamir Chaudhary, counsel for Mishra, contended that he and the prosecutrix had been in a live-in relationship for a long time, and that too was in Mumbai. They said the offence took place in Orcha. Madhya Pradesh, so Delhi had no jurisdiction, counsel submitted. The complainant in her affidavit stated that she was living in a relationship with Mishra and had established physical relations with him with consent and lodged the complaint under the influence of some rivals of the accused/applicant. In the affidavit she also testified that she has no objection if the accused/applicant is released on bail. In her statement given on 21.05.2025, she stated that the accused never committed rape or any other offence against her and that her relations with the accused were consensual for the past five years. The complainant further alleged in her statement that she lodged a false complaint on being provoked by a few other persons. The SHO Nabi Karim presented during the hearing submitted that he has already initiated the process for registration of an FIR against the complainant and all those persons who conspired to make her lodge a false complaint against Mishra. The SHO also submitted that they intend to file a supplementary chargesheet in this case. The high court directed sending a Copy of this order to the concerned DCP to ensure that appropriate action in accordance with the law is taken. On May 28, the High Court had asked the woman to testify whether the allegations levelled against the accused are truthful or not. A case was registered against him on a complaint filed by a woman who alleged rape. His anticipatory bail plea was dismissed by the court in March. Thereafter, he was arrested by the Delhi Police. His regular bail plea was dismissed by the trial court. Thereafter, he approached the High Court. It was also noted that an affidavit was filed by the prosecutrix in support of his bail application stating that they have arrived at a compromise.
The Print
a day ago
- Politics
- The Print
‘Spy' charge haunts UP judge-in-waiting 11 yrs after acquittal as SC stays HC's appointment order
The law graduate had been accused of espionage and was charged under the Official Secrets Act, sedition, and criminal conspiracy under the Indian Penal Code in 2002. Although he was acquitted in 2014, the shadow of the past continues to linger—his stalled appointment bearing this fact. Kumar had cleared the 2016 Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service (Direct Recruitment) Examination. Ranked 27th, his appointment would have been smooth in normal circumstances. Not for the Kanpur man. New Delhi: The past weighs heavy on Kanpur resident Pradeep Kumar. 'To be suspected of an offence is not an offence or a scar on a citizen's character,' the Allahabad High Court had said in December, clearing the path for his appointment as an additional district judge by 15 January. In fact, the HC levied an exemplary cost of Rs.10 lakh on the state for 'indifferent attitude' and 'tardiness' shown towards his appointment order that it had recommended in 2017. The Uttar Pradesh government filed a special leave petition in the Supreme Court earlier this year, challenging the High Court's order. It argued that despite Kumar's acquittals, he was deemed unsuitable for public employment in the District Magistrate's report citing his failure to uphold the standards of probity and transparency, including concealing relevant facts. It also referenced guidelines issued by the Appointments Department in 1958, along with provisions from the U.P. Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1975 for character verifications. Sections 2 and 3 of the 1958 government orders vests power to the competent authority to assess the suitability of any candidate on the basis of conduct, integrity and antecedents. The state has also repeatedly mentioned the case of his father, an additional judge who was suspended for charges of corruption in 1990, in various petitions filed against Kumar's appointment. Kumar, it contended, concealed facts in online application for the judiciary examination, claiming that he didn't mention about one of the cases that were pending trial at the time of him filling the form. On 9 May, the Supreme Court put a stay on the High Court's directive in yet another setback for the Kanpur resident whose ordeal is yet to end even after two decades. Sources close to Kumar told ThePrint that he didn't wish to speak. Also Read: Beyond the noise, cases of 'outdated' Official Secrets Act marred by legal limbo, high pendency More questions than answers It was the summer of June 2002 when Kumar, 27, found himself at the center of a high-stake investigation in two FIRs. He was at his home when investigators led by military intelligence and the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) knocked at the doors of his Kanpur residence. The charges: passing sensitive information, including the names of military units and officers posted at the Kanpur cantonment to a Pakistani intelligence operative. In return, he was said to have received Rs 18,000. According to the investigators, Kumar had maintained contact through a PCO landline. International calls were received on this number, which the prosecution claimed were from Pakistan. Among the evidence submitted were service maps and documents allegedly linked to the Kanpur cantonment—which the prosecution claimed were classified. But as the trial unfolded, the court scrutinised the 'confidential documents' and found them lacking in credibility. The maps, the judge noted, had no unique markings, no scale, and appeared to be the kind that could be found in any atlas or even on Google Maps. The prosecution failed to prove not only the sensitive nature of the documents but also Kumar's direct connection to any Pakistani intelligence operative. The defence also pointed out that no military personnel faced any consequences of the supposed leak, if truly sensitive material had been compromised. Further questions arose on the investigation itself, particularly regarding the origin of the PCO telephone bill allegedly linked to Kumar. In the end, what began as an accusation of espionage ended with more questions than answers and the case that fell apart under the weight of its own shaky evidence. Kumar was acquitted of all charges in March 2014. The state did file an appeal against his acquittal, but it was dismissed by the High Court in 2018. 'I do not find any illegality, infirmity or perversity in the impugned judgement and order. The view taken by the trial Court is just and does not suffer from any misreading of any material evidence on record,' the judge had noted. 'Subjective belief' Between his acquittal and the state's pending appeal, Kumar cleared the U.P. Higher Judicial Service. His name was part of the merit list sent to the state government for appointment recommendations. But the shadow of the state's pending appeal against his acquittal loomed large. No appointment letter came his way. As the process stalled, the district magistrate sought further military intelligence on Kumar and the administrative commandment here too listed out that he was on radar for espionage and the allegations of corruption on his father. The DM then informed the court in 2019 that Kumar was found unsuitable. The HC then asked the state to place the matter of appointment in front of the Governor, who deemed him unfit for the appointment and his candidature was cancelled in 2019. But the story didn't end there. In a significant turn last year, the HC observed that the government's continued objection was based not on evidence, but on a lingering suspicion that Kumar might have spied for a foreign country. This belief, it noted, wasn't supported by any fresh or compelling material that hadn't already been weighed during the criminal trial. 'It uses high sounding words and expressions to describe a purely subjective belief,' the HC had said, noting the absence of any objective or verifiable basis for the government's stance. Meanwhile, the case will be next heard by the apex court in the second week of July. (Edited by Tony Rai) Also Read: Serial killer 'Dr Death' lived as a priest for 18 months after jumping parole. Calls to wife gave him away
News18
3 days ago
- Business
- News18
SAIL Shares In Red Despite Q4 Net Profit Jumps 9x Sequentially To Rs 1,251 Cr, Dividend Announced
Last Updated: SAIL Share Price: The Board of Directors have recommended the Final Dividend @ Rs.1.60 /- per equity share of Rs.10/- each for the Financial Year 2024-25. Sail Share Price: Shares of Steel Authority of India Limited (Sail) traded in red at Rs 128.93 apiece with a dip of 0.023 per cent intraday on Thursday after a positive opening at Rs 131.75 apiece against the previous day close at Rs 128.96 apiece. The weakness in share price remained despite PSU declared a net profit of Rs 1,251 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. It reflected a jump of 11 per cent year-on-year from Rs 1,125 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year. On a sequential basis, the steel major posted almost 9x gain from Rs 141.69 crore in Q3FY25. The rise in the profit of SAIL came due to improved performance across key steel plants and decrease in input costs. The company's earnings per share (EPS) also reflected this growth, rising to Rs 2.85 from Rs 0.30 in the previous quarter and Rs 2.45 a year ago. EBITDA for the quarter stood at approximately Rs 3,781 crore, slightly lower than Q4 FY24 but notably higher than Q3 FY25, showing an improvement of about 58% sequentially. EBITDA margin came in at 12.9%, dipping slightly year-on-year but improving significantly from 9.76% in the previous quarter. Net profit margin also saw an uptick to 4.02%, as compared to 3.62% in Q4 FY24 and just 0.51% in Q3 FY25, indicating better cost control and operational efficiency during the quarter. On Wednesday, shares of SAIL settled in green at Rs 128.80 apiece with a gain of 0.19 per cent on BSE. It opened at Rs 128.45 apiece, against the previous day close at Rs 128.55 apiece. For the financial year ended March 31, 2025 (FY25), Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) posted a slight decline in its overall performance compared to the previous year. The company reported revenue of Rs 1,02,478 crore, down 2.7% from Rs 1,05,375 crore in FY24. Profit after tax (PAT) stood at Rs 2,148 crore, a drop of 21.4% year-on-year. As a result, earnings per share (EPS) fell to Rs 5.20 from Rs 6.62 in the previous year. EBITDA for FY25 was approximately Rs 11,764 crore, down around 4.2% from Rs 12,279 crore in FY24. The EBITDA margin saw a minor dip to 11.48%, compared to 11.65% last year. Net profit margin also came down to 2.10% from 2.59%, indicating some pressure on profitability despite a relatively stable operational performance. SAIL Dividend 2025 The Board of Directors have recommended the Final Dividend @ Rs.1.60 /- per equity share of Rs.10/- each for the Financial Year 2024-25 (16% of the paid up equity share capital of the Company). The said Final dividend for FY 2024-25 will be paid within 30 days from the date of approval by the Shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting, the date of which will be intimated in due course. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips by experts in this report are their own and not those of the website or its management. Users are advised to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions. First Published: May 29, 2025, 07:51 IST
News18
3 days ago
- Business
- News18
SAIL Shares In Focus As Q4 Net Profit Jumps 9x Sequentially To Rs 1,251 Cr, Dividend Announced
Last Updated: SAIL Share Price: The Board of Directors have recommended the Final Dividend @ Rs.1.60 /- per equity share of Rs.10/- each for the Financial Year 2024-25. Sail Share Price: Shares of Steel Authority of India Limited (Sail) are in the spotlight after PSU declared a net profit of Rs 1,251 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. It reflected a jump of 11 per cent year-on-year from Rs 1,125 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year. On a sequential basis, the steel major posted almost 9x gain from Rs 141.69 crore in Q3FY25. The rise in the profit of SAIL came due to improved performance across key steel plants and decrease in input costs. The company's earnings per share (EPS) also reflected this growth, rising to Rs 2.85 from Rs 0.30 in the previous quarter and Rs 2.45 a year ago. EBITDA for the quarter stood at approximately Rs 3,781 crore, slightly lower than Q4 FY24 but notably higher than Q3 FY25, showing an improvement of about 58% sequentially. EBITDA margin came in at 12.9%, dipping slightly year-on-year but improving significantly from 9.76% in the previous quarter. Net profit margin also saw an uptick to 4.02%, as compared to 3.62% in Q4 FY24 and just 0.51% in Q3 FY25, indicating better cost control and operational efficiency during the quarter. advetisement On Wednesday, shares of SAIL settled in green at Rs 128.80 apiece with a gain of 0.19 per cent on BSE. It opened at Rs 128.45 apiece, against the previous day close at Rs 128.55 apiece. For the financial year ended March 31, 2025 (FY25), Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) posted a slight decline in its overall performance compared to the previous year. The company reported revenue of Rs 1,02,478 crore, down 2.7% from Rs 1,05,375 crore in FY24. Profit after tax (PAT) stood at Rs 2,148 crore, a drop of 21.4% year-on-year. As a result, earnings per share (EPS) fell to Rs 5.20 from Rs 6.62 in the previous year. EBITDA for FY25 was approximately Rs 11,764 crore, down around 4.2% from Rs 12,279 crore in FY24. The EBITDA margin saw a minor dip to 11.48%, compared to 11.65% last year. Net profit margin also came down to 2.10% from 2.59%, indicating some pressure on profitability despite a relatively stable operational performance. SAIL Dividend 2025 The Board of Directors have recommended the Final Dividend @ Rs.1.60 /- per equity share of Rs.10/- each for the Financial Year 2024-25 (16% of the paid up equity share capital of the Company). The said Final dividend for FY 2024-25 will be paid within 30 days from the date of approval by the Shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting, the date of which will be intimated in due course. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips by experts in this report are their own and not those of the website or its management. Users are advised to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions. Stay updated with all the latest news on the Stock Market, including market trends, Sensex and Nifty updates, top gainers and losers, and expert analysis. Get real-time insights, financial reports, and investment strategies—only on News18. First Published: May 29, 2025, 07:51 IST
