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Luthra Brothers Face Court After Fleeing India Following Fatal Nightclub Fire in Goa
Dec 11, 2025 06:57 pm CST
The Luthra brothers, who fled to Thailand after 25 people died in their Goa nightclub 'Birch by Romeo Lane', seek anticipatory bail claiming they are "also humans" who provide employment to thousands and were far from the incident when it occurred. Their lawyer argues this is a case of negligence rather than homicide, while the prosecution notes they booked flights within 40 minutes of the tragedy.
Luthra Brothers Caught in Thailand After Deadly Goa Nightclub Fire: How Passport Law Trapped Them
Dec 11, 2025 02:17 pm CST
The Luthra brothers fled to Thailand hours after a fire killed 25 people at their Goa nightclub 'Birch by Romeo Lane'. Indian authorities suspended their passports under Section 10A and issued a Blue Corner notice to apprehend them. The nightclub tragedy resulted from flammable decor and severe safety violations, with most victims dying from smoke inhalation. The brothers have applied for anticipatory bail, claiming they were licensees, not owners, and were absent during the incident.
Goa Nightclub Fire: Owners Booked Thailand Flight While Rescue Operations Ongoing, Investigation Reveals
Dec 10, 2025 11:16 pm CST
An investigation into the deadly Goa nightclub fire that killed 25 people has uncovered that owners Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra were booking flights to Thailand while rescue operations were still underway. The brothers, now subjects of an Interpol Blue Corner Notice, used a SIM card registered to their former driver and fled India hours after the tragedy, leaving behind their luxury vehicles and newly-built mansion.
Rape Accused MLA Rahul Mamkootathil Expected to Vote in Palakkad After Receiving Anticipatory Bail
Dec 10, 2025 07:38 pm CST
Following his anticipatory bail in a second rape case, Rahul Mamkootathil is expected to return to Palakkad on Thursday to cast his vote at St. Sebastian's School. The MLA, who has been evading authorities for two weeks, faces specific bail conditions while prosecution plans to challenge the court order.
Second Woman Files Sexual Assault Case Against Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil as Congress Takes Swift Action
Dec 03, 2025 02:39 am CST
A 23-year-old woman has filed a new sexual assault complaint against missing Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, alleging exploitation under false marriage promises. The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee immediately forwarded the complaint to police authorities, while Mamkootathil remains untraceable following earlier rape and forced abortion charges. The suspended legislator faces multiple sections under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IT Act as Congress leadership emphasizes their commitment to proper investigation rather than protecting party members.
Landmark Ruling: Calcutta High Court Extends Anticipatory Bail Rights to Juveniles in Criminal Cases
Nov 15, 2025 10:49 am CST
The Calcutta High Court has made a historic ruling allowing juveniles accused of crimes to apply for anticipatory bail, a right previously available only to adults. A three-judge division bench voted 2-1 in favor of this decision, making it the first high court in India to establish this precedent. The majority opinion emphasized that personal liberty applies to all citizens regardless of age and addressed a significant gap in the Juvenile Justice Act regarding pre-arrest protections.
Dilip Khedkar Refutes Kidnapping Allegations in Road Rage Incident: Complete Investigation Details
Oct 20, 2025 02:35 pm CST
Dilip Khedkar, father of former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, has denied kidnapping charges stemming from a road rage incident involving a truck driver. Both Dilip and his wife Manorama have received anticipatory bail while maintaining their innocence. This incident adds to the growing list of controversies surrounding the Khedkar family, including previous allegations of power misuse and a separate incident involving Manorama brandishing a weapon during a land dispute.
Former IAS Probationer's Mother Manorama Khedkar Granted Interim Bail in Kidnapping Case
Sep 30, 2025 10:00 pm CST
Manorama Khedkar, mother of ex-IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, has received interim bail until October 13 in a kidnapping case from a Navi Mumbai court. The case stems from a road rage incident where a truck cleaner was allegedly abducted and taken to the family's Pune property. Police continue gathering evidence while Khedkar claims false implication.
Delhi Court Rejects Bail for Self-Styled Godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati in Major Forgery and Fund Misappropriation Case
Sep 26, 2025 09:18 pm CST
A Delhi court has denied anticipatory bail to self-styled godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati, who faces serious allegations of creating a fraudulent trust, misappropriating approximately Rs 50-55 lakhs, forging AICTE records, and operating multiple bank accounts under different identities. The accused allegedly diverted funds from Sri Sharada Institute for personal gain and faces additional charges of sexually harassing 17 female students at a private management institute.