State of Maharashtra vs Vinod Asrani and others — J Dey murder case

Timeline

1. 7 Jul 2015News

   Journalist J Dey Murder: Summons to Witnesses for Recording Evidence

   The charges against the accused, including journalist Jigna Vora, were framed before Special Judge A.L. Pansare on June 8.

   The New Indian Express

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A court has ordered witnesses to appear to give their accounts for the murder case.

   Who:

   Special Judge A.L. Pansare leads the court, while the accused include journalist Jigna Vora and Vinod Asrani.

   When:

   June 8 and Reported on 7 Jul 2015.

   Where:

   The Special Court in Maharashtra.

   Why:

   The court has formally set out the legal accusations against the individuals involved in the case.

   What it means:

   The trial will now move forward to the stage where people share what they saw or know.

2. 6 Aug 2013Hearing

   Bombay High Court reserves order on Vinod Asrani's discharge plea in J Dey murder case

   The Bombay High Court has reserved its decision regarding a discharge application filed by accused real estate developer Vinod Asrani, also known as 'Vinod Chembur', in connection with the murder of journalist J Dey.

   Firstpost

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The High Court finished hearing arguments and will decide later on a request to drop charges.

   Who:

   The Bombay High Court is the court. The accused is Vinod Asrani, also known as Vinod Chembur, a real estate developer. J Dey is the journalist who was murdered. The State of Maharashtra is the prosecution.

   When:

   Reported on 6 Aug 2013.

   Where:

   Bombay High Court, Maharashtra.

   Why:

   The accused filed a discharge application, which is a formal request to dismiss the case before trial.

   What it means:

   The court will announce its decision on whether the case against the accused will proceed.